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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1923
Page
15
Dr. Bamysl Wy ramlin warned that America faces a moral crisis tied to political opportunism and industrial excess. Rev. Graffin urged church leadership as the sole real guardians of public virtue, lamenting waning family influence and urging a return to moral discipline.
Funeral services are set for several individuals including Mary Bucevera widow of Angus Meyers, a former resident of 1492 North Fonge, with services from Bioca et Lleborum and Heaphy and St Joseph's Church. Interment will be at Lake cemetery. Also listed are Kinseolia, Ellen C Tealey Tiriscut, Mary Nok, Wish Walk, and Mary Makhiitis Aas layeon with details of their funeral arrangements and burial locations.
Fairfield residents will vote on a proposed water rate increase. The board of finance plans a special meeting to decide the rate and discuss the new high school power facility plans alongside the vote, with timing uncertain.
Washington December 16 The 1923 Portland cement output is set to stand as the largest in U S history with January through September totals reaching 101 015 000 barrels and September alone surpassing 18 000 000 000 barrels A booming construction program spurs demand while cement stocks remain high with a92 000 barrels more than the previous year and a substantial gain in mols.
Washington report details opposition to Arthur Connor's nomination as Bridgeport postmaster. Business leaders and local figures sign telegrams urging the Post Office to delay and review alleged improprieties from Connor's earlier role as city tax assessor. Holden blocks push amid calls for evidence and Merritt's support pending inquiry.
Washington reports the annual estimate for the Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce projects nearly a million dollars to assist American firms in foreign trade. Director Julius Klein notes growing demand for aid, with high costs borne by the government while private firms benefit from the bureau’s services.
A deranged auto overturned on Wairfield avenue yesterday afternoon, injuring three men who were intoxicated. Joseph Ghienwall of 1707 Mads avenue, Wrooks of 74 street, and Louis Kruicher of 0 Lee avenue escaped serious harm. Brooks and Kruicher were arrested for drinking. Ghienwall was treated for facial injuries and released. The vehicle tipped onto its side causing broken glass and minor wounds.
A damaged report describes a fuse apparatus and hints at alleged improper administration of public office. Mr Famea claims to have sent a telegram to the Post Office department in Washington requesting an opportunity to present alleged misconduct by Arthur Connor. Congressman Merritt remains silent and has recommended Connor for appointment per Bridgeport Republican committee.
Schuyler Merritt of Connecticut’s Fourth district turned seventy yesterday. A Yale and Columbia Law alumnus, he built a career in manufacturing and banking before entering Congress, where he has served since 1902 on key committees and was once considered for the Senate.
The holiday period left buyers cautiously optimistic for 1941 with production ramping up and plant shutdowns for inventories. Steel demand from auto makers supports first quarter deliveries while rail equipment orders show mixed strength. Market optimism tempered by Chicago Northwestern dividend cut and cautious carrier outlook. government crop and milk data mix adds to cautious sentiment across sectors.
The weekly index tracks 200 representative commodities and purchasing power of money. It marks May 1920 as the price peak, with prewar levels exceeded by about 147 percent and purchasing power at 40.41 prewar cents. Data come from Dun’s Weekly Review and War Industries Board reports as cited in Fisher’s Making of Index Numbers.
A historical piece recounts the famed automaton Ajeeb at Eden Muse New York. It describes Pulavury the real operator behind Ajeeb and how a substitute played the world championship role during the Eden Muse engagement.
Fire in a Highland avenue house yesterday caused 350 in damage and gutted the kitchen. Firemen confined the blaze to one room from box S24, sparing remaining structure and furniture. total damage estimated at 950.
Bond trading showed a quieter week with fewer new issues and a total financing of 24.045 million compared with 65.346 million the prior week. Mexican bonds softened amid uprisings reports while Denver and Rio Grande rail assets rose on earnings, then fell after two Western carriers cut dividends. Notable offerings included 5.006 million mortgage bonds across Virginian Railway, 4 million refunding bonds for Boston gas and electric, and 2.5 million Oklahoma mortgage bonds, all at yields around five percent.
Westport December 1817 Speci to the Telegram Funeral services for Mrs. Robert W. Fuller will be held tomorrow at 9 o clock from the Church of the Assumption with Father J Carroll officiating. She was killed at a Wilton railroad crossing when her car was struck by a running engine. Survived by her husband two children and several siblings.
A Connecticut patent discussion lists inventors and devices related to logging and milling. It covers automatic lubricant supply systems, tailstock centers, measuring and milling machines, and safety codes. The text notes a shared Bureau of Standards discussion with photographs and demonstrations, including a notable log-calling method and kick-back prevention.
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