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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1923

Page

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Auto Hits Trolley Man Dying In Crash

An automobile driven by P. K. Krisek of Trump bull collided head on with a street car at Main street and Beachmont avenue at 4 18 this morning then burst into flames. Krisek was pinned under the wreckage and severely injured possibly fatally. He was rushed to St. Vincent's hospital. Firemen and officers extracted him amid flames as the burning car was crushed and soaked with chemicals. The streetcar was stationary. Krisek, an electrical contractor of Long Till Trumbull, was in grave condition.

P. K. Krisek Trumpbull Main Beachmont Avenue Krisek St. Vincent's Hospital Fra Avsistant Alexander ‘Miorot Kriek Clorhrs A. B. Margulis Kitsek Jim

Three-State Police Probe Prisoner Moves

Prisoner Stephen Temperino, 21, of Ghyparnum Avenue, Whe, in custody in Bridgeport, faces $1,000 bail on a stolen auto charge. Police report two cars in his possession, one with altered numbers, seized in East Side garages, with ongoing cross-state probes by Bridgeport, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania authorities.

Frndseport Stephen Tempering Ghy Parnum Avenas Philadelgh Temperino Seyd Ho New Jersey Bas Temperino Temporino Pennsylvania Bridgeport

Five Denominations Drawn Into Battle over Doctrines

New York hosts a nationwide clash of modernists and fundamentalists as five denominations debate core tenets of Christ’s birth and resurrection. Prominent pastors from Calvary Baptist and West Side Unitarian clash on modernization versus doctrinal rigidity amid Episcopal Church tensions. Local leaders including Bishop Manning and Dr. Stires attend a church council amid heated discourse on orthodoxy and reform.

New York Associated Press Protestant Episcopal Church John Beach Straton Calvary Baptist Church Charles Potter West Side Unitarian Chural Fort Worth Tessas

Bishop Acheson Defends Fundamentalists Stand at St John’s

Right Reverend Howard Campion defended the fundamentalists' stance at St John’s Episcopal Church Stratfield banquet in Bridgeport marking St John’s parish 176th anniversary. He urged loyalty to the present while preserving valued past traditions, noting the church must shed only those things that lose their significance naturally.

Howard Campion Jonvey Jane St.John’s Ridgeport Stratield Rt John's Church St. Jonna

Controversy May Stall Post Office Appointment

Washington December 18 The post office department plans to forward Arthur Y Connes nomination for postmaster Bridgeport to the White House pending the Christmas recess. First Assistant Postmaster General Bartlett and division head Morgan believe the process can proceed without delay while awaiting further congressional stance. Merritt has not wavered in support of Connes despite opposition from bridgeport lawyers and Hartford officials.

George H. Manning Washington Post Office Department Arthur Y. Connes Bridgeport Senate Bartlett Morgal Connor Benedict Mt Holden Hartford Schuyler Mendt White House Merritt

Quarrel Leads to Hospital Visit and Arrests on Gilbert Street

In a lodging house on Gilbert street last night Robert Nolan and William Desmond fought clawing each other. Each bore deep scratches from the other. After treatment at Emergency Hospital they were jailed on charges of drunkenness and breach of the peace.

Gilbert Street Robert Nolan William Desmond

State Police In Hot Pursuit Of Rousch

Union City reports armed search led by Captain Hee Frank M. Nicheln for Philp Roush, 33, a Che gnire reformatory inmate wanted for murder. Police and volunteers comb the woods near town as sightings and rumors persist, with no trace found yet.

Rousch Union City Po- Hee Frank M. Nicheln Partford Southbury Philp Rousta Chegnire Reformatory Innere Albert. Hong Prises McCrath Trutt's Mila Ani Mike Rausch Wina McGrath Waterbury Ansonia Neugsluck Thea Vetectiva Mickey

Pardons Free Eight Prisoners After Long Hearing

Eight inmates including Joe Mitchell and Salvatore Conti were pardoned by the state board after an extended session at Wethersfield. The list covers various murders and robberies with sentences ranging from 6 to life, and the dramatic appeal highlighted claims of mistaken testimony and length of confinement.

Hartsford Devik State Wothereilela Tate Prison John T. Mayes Litchfield County Salvatore Conti New Jisven Lfe Joseph Pecclully Akzin Joe Mitchall Verre Marc New Haven Sava D'reed Brave Boy Wairfield County Howard Westover Alberta Meporite Newt Haveen Trent Nathan Salzberg Hartfard Charley Dewey Alf Joseph Poeullés John Odell Waterbury Wethersfield Mitchell Gossara Wulvinskae

Indict Youth and Aged Bride on Perjury Charges

Hudson County grand jury indicted Gurlun Tucker and his wife Susan Simpson Tucker on perjury and conspiracy charges over their marriage license and alleged misrepresentation. Co-defendants include John Muller former Hoboken justice John E H Grebe registrar of Union County vital statistics and John L McGinnis of Gloucester Mass. Case names and dates reflect a perjury conspiracy tied to a Ridgefield Park marriage application.

Jersey Gity Hudson County Grand Jury Gurlun Tucker Iis Susan Simpson Meaty Martiages New Jersey Thekur John Muller Hoboken Crozee E H. Grebo Vital Statineses Union Hil John L. McGinnis Gloucester Mass Hin Wifo Thei Ogen Sey Mulefer Grebe Iyman Jazdrus Mra Ridgefield Park

Actress Is Sued By Her Doctor Then Changed Her Mind

New York December 18. Dr A Locke sued actress Darln Keane for 20086 claiming she agreed to surgery after he operated in France on a cable request. Keane countered with 56000 damages alleging his actions harmed her health and she reversed the order.

York A. Locke Darln Keane Basil Aidney Setor Allexing Ale Miles Keane Locke Trench Law Perfommes France

Court orders return of eclectic licenses in medical scandal

Isidor Yockelman and Arnold Breln sue Connecticut Health Department and Medical Examining Board seeking license revocation and return of certificates. Court filings list 1980 actions, with others returning certificates. two New Haven doctors appeal license revocation. Page note indicates continuation.

Lcensea Isidora Yochelman Coleman Street Arnold Breln Brooklyn M. D Waterbury John RB. Dilton Actinns Bus peMor State Department of Health Connortia Tiepette Bearing Board Frank J. Healy Jar Brave Heart Dept Othh Aaron Glass Modestino Coppola New Haven Tat County Yochelman Superior Court of Tat Connecticut O de Holden Bridgeport Puirfield Verne Pellionar Isidor Yockellyhan Isidor Yockelman Ald Board Traid Howard

Two Army Airmen Die As Plane Falls In Flames

An Army air crew of Captain Traveld Stu riaken of New York and Sergeant CG. foals of Greenwood Ga. were killed when their aircraft, ship number 803, crashed near Mendleton north of Cempl y Texas. Witnesses could not approach the burning wreck and were forced to retreat. The plane was en route from Books Told, San Antonio, poreh.

Cemply Texas Duc Traveld Sturiaken New York Greenwood Ga Mendleton San Antonio Poreh

Negotiations Begin for Sale of New York Post

The New York Evening Post is being considered for sale to Philadelphia publisher Curtis by owner Bolawin E Gay. Shareholders are expected to meet Friday to confirm the sale, with Curtis reportedly planning to continue publication of the Post as an evening newspaper.

New York New York Evening Post Cyrus He Curtis Philadelphia Bolawln E. Gay Post Mme

Tax reductions and bonus near clash in House

Washington reporting a clash over tax reductions and the Soldier's bonus as the House and Senate debate the Treasury bill. The Ways and Means panel plans to defer action until Republican members decide on the bonus, with Green and Longworth pushing for a sequence of administrative features, bonus consideration, then tax cuts. The outcome hinges on committee support and a definitive decision on government funds.

Waslington Senate Interstate Commerce House Ways and Meare Chalten Creen Green Treasury Longworth la Haxa Momo National Bolus Mens Collixion

Capitol Hotel Fire Claims Three Dead in Houston

A $400,000 blaze in Houston destroyed the three story Capitol hotel and adjoining buildings. Three lives were lost, with one body tentatively identified as Leo Driver. Fire crews struggled to search the ruins amid intense heat and smoke as walls collapsed, hindering access on the second and third floors.

Houston Texas Mar Capitol Hotel Leo Driver Parsons Firome

Greece Adopts Regency as King Goes On Leave

Athens reports King George I of the Hellenes will depart for Bucharest at government request to await the National Assembly’s decision on the constitutional regime. He leaves with Queen Sophia. a regency will govern Greece under Admiral Codrington hours after the monarch’s exit.

Athens Associated Press George I Constantine Greece National Assembly Elizabeth Roumania Bucharest Ingig Netion Sovernmerut I National Assembly Emady Navr Democratic Party George London Admiral Coundourtours Taft

Man accidentally killed in woods near New Fairfield

Special to the Telogram reports 24 year old Clifford Mohr was found dead near a low stone wall in a field close to his home. Authorities believe he accidentally shot himself while climbing the wall Monday afternoon as he went hunting. Initial theories of foul play were explored after the discovery by neighbor Jann Cadson.

New Fairfield Tee Clifford Mohr Yimself Jann Cadson Veldsways Tol

Missing 11 year old found in hospital after 36 hours

A boy named Atanus Tanuekal aged 11, last seen near Olive Street, was reported missing after leaving for work Monday morning. He was found unconscious at Fridgeeport Hospital suffering a coma from injuries believed to be from an attack in the street. Police aided the family in the search.

Tanuekal Olive Street Fridgeeport Hospital

Local News Briefs Highlight Schools and Public Incidents

Local items report student activities at High School and St John s Church event at Stratfelt Street plus a public notice about church matters. Police and court notes include an armed squad pursuit, a death in custody, and a Brooklyn train crew death inquiry. National and foreign updates touch royalty, coups, and elections.

Marillyn Miler Yulue Arerch Ziegfeld Salk B. Nf Kaley Acheson St. John's Church Stratfelt Lsret Badka Yookelknun Bronaxle Ecourt Menetius Hotka Pattison Physiciann Allunists Voathy Guy Negault Danugea Pult Chulrran Celuraban Sion Patrield New Country Norwalk Uys Sound Purchasing Agents Association Laldast Maxon W. J. Beers Ridgefield Nenda Radico Mulford van Ned Hootch Tiamere Ohumia Heroia Phelma Brooklyn Ruth Stope Baltimore George Navy Democratic National Assembly

Four Physicians and Two Alienists Testify at Trial

Opening of the case of 10 year old Carlo Falco against Arthur H. Beardsley in Shelton seeks $20,000 for injuries alleged in a cruel assault. Mother Rosin Carlo Mondo led testimony. Judge Allyn Beauch presiding in the Superior Court. Physicians A R Diefender New Haven Frank Wilcox Norwich State Hospital S F Johan Derby Herbert A Roberts Shelton Beas Smith New Haven Erme Sharpe Derby. Trial resumes this morning with expected jury deliberation.

Four &Sicians Carlo Falco Shelton Ehleged Demault Rosin Carlo Mondo Allyn Beoch Norwich State Hospital Beardsley Building Co Psing Ur A R. Diefender New Haven Allenix Beards Franklin Wilcox Novi ‘Wich S. F. Jovan Derby Herbert A. Roberts Beas Smith Etmep Sharpe

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