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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1923

Page

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France Accepts German Proposals on Ruhr Rein Land

Paris reports that France, with limits, accepts German proposals submitted by Herr Von Hoesch on talks with France and Belgium concerning Ruhr and Rhineland questions. Poincare says France will negotiate firmly within its rights, preserving treaty prerogatives while engaging Allies.

Belgium Ruhr and Rhine Paris Associated Press Limitaons Herr von Hoesclharge Germany France Ruhr

Domestic dispute erupts on Lafayette Street injuring officer and suspect

Early Sunday hours near 473 Lafayette Street rang with a domestic battle ending in injuries. Officers responded as Joseph Ligeiski allegedly struck his wife, a self defense exchange followed, and the injured officer was rushed to hospital. Suspect held on assault charges as a patrol car and medic team tended the scene.

Ness Lafayette Street Meeman Joseph Ligeiski Wan Potter Wilzetaki Mergancy Potiwuun Ceushlin Tiasit Latayru George Tenay

Actor Flees To Port Chester Absconding Troupe Plans

A would be theatrical troupe bound for the south encountered a shock when their professor organizer vanished to Port Chester where he was to wed. Police attention is drawn to his activities as they investigate the matter amid a public advert for actors and a reported listing on State street.

Stuxe Briegeport Port Chester State Street Howac

Man Admits Stole Five Tons Sugar In Clean Burglary

George Williams of Davenport Street admits leading a large burglary at the National Corporation sugar warehouse on Water Street. He says he acted alone on December 2, stole about five tons valued at $1,079, and triggered reduced charges for five accomplices after his confession. Several others face lesser counts as investigations continue.

Win Tees George Williams Davenport Street Wadino Eles National Corporation Water Street Lindsepor Wilhiams Michael Kiley Jy Curling Ernest Laurence Gil

Denominations Seen as Crime Says Clergyman

Rev. Willian Thrace Day declares sectarian division wasteful and unchristian while urging organic church unity modeled on federalism. He argues denominations differ by gauge like railroads and warns against rigid sectarian limits, advocating cooperation within a federated church framework.

Willian Thrace Churel Unity Jr -Imericate Alonk Lings Avatem America Day Moana

Westport Chief Links Break-ins to Envy and Thrills

Westport police chief Charles J. Quigley ties four break-ins at wealthy homes to envy and yearning for luxury. Investigations suggest intruders sought the aura of a well furnished home, with only one theft at a residence. footprints and a woman's handkerchief were noted. Two more recent cases involved Horace Hurlburt and Schuyler Carlsonson, with no valuables taken. authorities expect arrests soon.

Westport Charles J. Quigley Westport Souths Clio Marry Morriu Ayres Columbia Ayres Aarindow Ayers Eainy Wag Horace Hurlburt Myrtle Avenue Schuyler Carelson King's Highway Quigley

East Side Man Reported Home Stripped of Family

Weatelel, Weng Nia wi kes Juxeph Lengmacque returned to his Pembroke Street home Saturday to find his dwelling emptied of most furnishings. Realneque reports his wife Mia and their two children were absent, while Mrs. Bencetheque is said to have removed personal belongings in a trunk and other items during the short notice departure.

Weatelel Lengmacque Pembroke Street

Fragmented World News Digest Across Continents

The item presents a garbled mix of global and domestic notes. It mentions religious disputes at a Methodist superintend ent meeting, references to Kant and a railroad accident near Westport, and several political and military topics. Also noted are mentions of Chinese affairs, Clemenceau’s car accident, and domestic railway and tax topics.

Weather advisory warns of coastal storm ahead

Washington December 1 weather bulletin warns of a disturbance over the Tauwrenne valley moving northeast as high pressure shifts and strong north winds rise. Expect gale to storm force winds by Monday morning with coastal areas likely to feel impacts.

Washington Der Keatners Maine Tauwrenne Valley Wala Force Monroy

Stores Open Evenings For Shoppers In Christairs

Evening shopping hours extend at local stores on Thursday nights in December. Shoppers, including Javidgeport and Aner Tutt, plan extended hours to accommodate seasonal demand. Authorities urge calm, noting safety and orderly crowds during the added hours.

Christairs Javidgeport Aner Tutts Fave Cvehine Iil Avelook Alee

Wreck of Steamer Runa Believed to Lose Many Lives

Reports from the sea indicate the steamer Runa foundered off Frying Pan Shoals with 22 believed dead. Lifeboat found with occupants deceased, survivors rescued by American steamer WV Mills, and the Madoc aided in search. Names and exact wreck unknown as authorities continued inquiries.

Barosa Mfe Sestervar Kung Tanghuais Lave Beet Bert Dhe Modoc Indies Milly Merctwant and Mineral Sramsportalion Company Leyleshire Watik Liverpool Savannah

Keating denies improper conduct as deputy jailer

New Slaven Dec 16 Edara Keating dismissed Friday as deputy jailer of New Haven County jail on charges of improper conduct. He told the press he would not seek reappointment and defended actions with prisoner George Mighn. Keating said securities were assigned to Sheriff Thomas J. Reilly and fully protected the state against fines. He admitted an error in filing a required bond but said the commission could have waived it. He argued reappointment would not be fair to Sheriff Reilly or taxpayers.

New Slaven Edara Keating New Haven County Supreme Court Charaéa George. Mighn Hisr Eedon Bliglin Thomas J. Reilly Aberiff Mighn Uoanor Keating Sraidi Walter Stave MP. Keatny Heaty Sherif Reilly

Football crowd in fight ends with youth arrest

Police contained a major disturbance at a local football game on Sunday afternoon. One youth was arrested for breach of the peace after clashes near Stratford, while others were questioned. Investigators from the Bureau of Investigations reviewed the scene, and several bystanders were noted as unsettled by the incident.

Glugalng Fricamin Robert Dungan Bureau of Investigatians Stratford Ube

Milford football players hurt in factory crash

Milford team members were injured when a truck carrying 14 Milford football players overturned after colliding with a touring car near Vitla hospital. Four men were unconscious and rushed to hospital. several identified with names from Milford and nearby towns.

Nav Bedford Hever Taonihets Milford Vitla Hospital Lomapet Mat Woburn Joseph Ate Tony Salon Itil Penne Vitae Wae

Gasoline fumes blamed in two naval deaths

In a Washington report two naval men are drowned after inhaling gasoline fumes during a routine operation. Officials traced the incident to hazardous vapors near the vessel, with investigations underway to determine exact cause and responsibility.

Insurgents Demand Compromise as Senate Deadlock Persists

Insurgents refuse hints of agreement and threaten to back Smith as progressives line up to defeat Cummins. Senate stalemate continues with lawmakers from opposing factions seeking a path forward amid mounting pressure and strategic maneuvering.

Senate Cummins

La Follette Backing Howell and Couzens in Senate clash

In a complicated party maneuver, La Follette endorses Howell of Nebraska and Couzens of Michigan for top Senate seats while insurgents push a plan to sequence ballots. The stalemate over Cummins’ chair persists as Democrats rally behind Smith with support from Wisconsin’s La Follette. The plan would tilt control and hint at a rare split in party leadership.

Washington Republian Senate Interstate Commerce Siltt Lone Carolina Senate Cumming Towa Antp Democrat Insurgenta Twelves Ag Smith Republicans Howell Nebraska Couzens Michigan la Fol Yetta Wisconsin Cummins Coureng Nator Smith Emg South Carolina Dumoecratia Legders Teday Ead Bruce Maryland Benator Smith House Nelson Rules Committee

Woman appointed custodian at federal building

Miss Jella-Reiva becomes deputy collector and clerk of custody at the federal building in Connecticut. The new appointment marks the first woman to hold such dispatch in the customs service.

Federal Bwanie Rapihiec Tay Misa Jella-Reiva Connecticut

Burglars Break Into Calhoun Avenue Garage

Cans in Janus Martino’s garage at 172 Calhoun Avenue gurgled as burglars pried entry on Saturday night. They rifled the area and escaped through a broken window, finding the cans lacked the expected contents and left them discarded in a nearby yard.

Janus Martino Calhoun Avenue Cama

Four Norwalkers Arrested in Jewelry Store Theft

Four Norwalk men were arrested in Highland Falls and brought back to Norwalk on charges of robbing Clifford Jewelry on December 6. Police recovered jewelry worth about 1000 dollars and a stolen car as part of the loot totaling around 5000 dollars. William Bates denied involvement while the other three suspects admitted guilt. all four are held without bond for City Court tomorrow.

Norwalk Highland Falls Clifford Willam R. Penninston Thomas Graves Arthur Kenson Charles Wright William Bates Highland Fails Marahal Street William Pedon Batts

Mellon Submits Redraft of Tax Reduction Plan

Secretary Mellon has redrafted the tax reduction proposal and sent a complete revenue list to the Ways and Means Committee. He notes public favor and highlights a 25 percent income reduction under 4000 plus a 25 percent credit on saved income, arguing the net effect for higher incomes.

Mellon Washington Tary Mellon Treasury Chulrman Green

175 Years Of St John’s Episcopal Church Celebrated

Rector Stephen Fish Sherman narrates the church’s development from its 1728 founding to the present, recounting construction milestones, parish growth, and long line of ministers. The anniversary observances mark past dedications, refurbishments, and the church’s place in Bridgeport’s history.

St. John’s St. John’s Episcopal Church Stephen Fish Sharman Fairfield Churel St. John's King's Kikharay North Avenue Wood Avenue Tey Joarph Lamson First Church Als Lagva Lridgeport New Meeting Church Society i Tadhd Uwenihs Pie Dee Orb Bette

Fire Wipes Out Towns Busy Business District

Fire in Charlotte's retail district destroyed several four story buildings and threatened an entire block. Surrounding cities sent firefighting apparatus and Governor Morrison mobilized the National Guard to assist. Early damage estimates reached 300000 dollars with heavy smoke and water damage to nearby stores and establishments.

Charlotte N. C Morrison Charlotte National Guard

Lumber Steamer Aits Submerged After Rocks Strike

The lumber steamer C. A. Smith, carrying 1,509,000 feet of lumber, struck submerged rocks near Coom Bay entrance and is a total loss. Eight or ten crewmen vanished as a lifeboat capsized. Coast guard efforts saved seven of 24 aboard. others remained aboard amid heavy seas. A second rescue attempt failed as waves pounded the vessel. casualties and injuries reported among shore watchers and guards.

C. A. Smith Tenty Coom Bay Hardor Senger Cong. Guard Cape T. Mlomburg Prescott Desay Wilson Priveout T Coast Guard Sid

Two Army Airmen Die in Santa Monica Plane Crash

In Santa Monica California two Army airmen, William D. Poster and Harvey Lightmor, were killed when their training plane failed to maintain speed, spun, and crashed from about 400 feet during a practice flight. Lieutenant C. C. Mosell supervised the field. The accident occurred in full view of witnesses and responders.

ARMY Santa Monica Cal Dee Wiliam D. Poster Harvey Lightmor Heuwsenane Clover Midd Fowler Lightfoot C. C. Mosell

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