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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1922

Page

6

Price of Turkey Drops as Demand for Goose Grows

Market observers report turkeys selling cheaper in retail markets yesterday with prices drifting from 45 to 65 cents per pound. Wholesale values fall 6 to 7 cents from Thanksgiving levels while demand shifts toward geese. Florida oranges, California navels, and Christmas tree supplies are noted, with ample rainfall and open weather influencing fruit and tree availability.

Turkey Taple Board of Agriculture Raport aMallers

Notable births listed across several families in December

A decorated notice records births for multiple households. Marcolland Mae iocriss on Dec 15, Elien Aubin Tru N daughter on Dec 14, Aland Hisle Crouse Bridgeport hospital daughter Dec 14, Besslé Johnson 184 Street daughter Dec 12, Pauline Danielle Meurice 221 Wer Street daughter Dec 13, George and Meg Coleman 3 Myrtle Avenue daughter Dec 10, Joseph Marchessault Fountain Grove Street son Dec 60, Hubert Campbell 290 Jopyer Street daughter Dec 14, Edward Delahunt 149 Amfilne Street daughter Dec 14.

Airths Marcolland Iocriss Elien Aubin Tru Hisle' Crouse Bridgeport Gepital Inthomas Ang Besslé Johnson eMeurice Aig Pauline Danielle Wer Street George Meg Coleman Meyrtle Avenue Joseph Aurore Marchessault Tfountain Grove Hubert Evelyn Campbell Jopyer Street Sidward Julia Delahunt Amfilne Street

Composition Offer Confirmed by Referee

Confirmation by Magers Join and Keogh of the composition offer to creditors of 15 percent by Max Leitker. A dry goods merchant, held up, was noted in the Endicott Johnson company filing. It was revealed that Lethe had rupted to FeWS 650, and the composition offer of 89 percent was accepted.

Magers Join Keogh Sreditars Max Leitker Thial

Daugherty Probe and Keller Retired End Noted

Washington December 14 The Daugherty probe and Keller retirement are linked as the House committee weighs future steps. Republican Representative Woodruff from Michigan will determine next moves after reviewing Department of Justice documents.

Daugherty Keller Washington Associated Press House Kelles Minnesota Woodruff Richigan Department of Justice

Survivor testifies in Herrin mine massacre trial

Robert Officer, a MineKeeper and University of Pennsylvania graduate, testifies about the June 22 riot at Herrin mine. He recalls the assault on the workers, the killing of three striking miners, and identifies five defendants charged with murder in the mass shooting that left 20 non union miners dead.

Marion Bee Casco Robert Officer Fficer University of Pennsylvania

Man Seeks Slayer Then Ends Own Life in Porto Rico

New York December 19 detectives closed in on a man who had shot Laura Toro, a 47 year old Porto Rican goldsmith from Puerto Rico. Confronted by investigators he fired at them and then killed himself instantly.

York Laura Toro Urbano Miranda Porto Tico

Lake Deplores Politics in Welfare Work Speech

Governor Verett J. Lake urged state care for mentally deficient children during a Rotary Club talk. He condemned the taint of politics in welfare issues and defended independent policy in child welfare programs.

Lake Verett J. Lake Rotary Club

Safety Lecture Course 10 Begins January 18

A Bridgeport safety education program starts January 18 with lectures by prominent men as the first course. The program aims to reduce industrial accidents and is part of local safety council efforts. Enrollment set at 500 with potential increases as Bridgeport industries show support.

Bridgeport Gio X Gilshor Bridgeport & Industria

Cattle rustler given four year term in Ossining

A Putnam county rustler, Dee Joln Vlorek, was convicted of cattle rustling and sentenced to four years. She became the first such offender from Putnam to be sent to Sing Sing in decades. The case involved cross state theft into Connecticut, with authorities tracing patches and a missing animal to recover the cattle.

Ossining N.Y Dee Vlorek Putnam County Connecticut Sing Sing Paterson Henry Stephens

Butler Nomination Delayed by Senate Session

In Washington the nomination of Butler to a high court post is stalled as the Senate holds an executive session. The process appears to hinge on mediation over the associate justice appointment and related actions.

Butler Senate Washington United States Supreme Court Paul Otterby

Mill directors vote to increase stock at Wampanoag Mills

Pall River Massachusetts December special session ends with directors voting to raise capital stock from 750000 to 1900000, a 43 1 3 percent stock dividend to be submitted to stockholders for action.

Pall River Mass Iqce Wampanoag

Fairfield Woman Victim of Snatch Purses

Fairfield resident Amy Gerthaners reported a purse snatching at a Main Street department store yesterday. She left a bag with an ivory clock children’s books and other Christmas gifts on a counter and found it gone upon turning back at the counter.

Amy Gerthaners Qtawa Road Fairfield

Los Angeles Radio 18 Heard Across Atlantic in Test

Hartford dispatch reports the American Radio Relay League notes station HA in Los Angeles California was heard yesterday by French radio amateurs during the three annual trans Atlantic tests. The crossing marks a milestone for amateur radio and demonstrates cross continental reception.

Hartford Pfor American Radio Relay League Continent Atlante League Los Angeles California France

Requiem Mass for Polish President Held at St Josephs

Abmagney high mass for the president of Poland Gapri towiex will be celebrated by Francs Mixiascewekh Thursday at 7:30 PM in St Josephs Polish National Church California Street Hex. Milluszey Lowill spoke on enduring memory and tribute.

Abmagney Poland Gapritowiex Francs Mixiascewekh St. Joseph's

Daugherty dry ruling attacked in brief

Washington dispatch reports on the decision of Judge Leargod Fland upholding Daugherty in a case noted by two unnamed suspects. The brief cites political and legal contention surrounding the ruling and its reception among observers.

Daugherty Washington Leargod Fland

Minister challenges ex Premier to duel in Mu spotted confusion

A garbled report from Mursse ls details a challenge issued by a minister to the former premier. The text is unclear, but references a duel and statements by Premier Paul Uy and Prantek. Additional readable fragments mention a tense exchange and a day of discussion.

Monstein Swears Becker Admitted Plotting Murder

The defendant testified that Becker had planned to kill his wife and bury her in a lime pit, stating he hired two men for $300 to carry out the murder. The trial transcript placed Becker at the center of the alleged conspiracy with inconsistent details emerging during questioning.

Monstein Becker Optril Eer Ahonetels Rauiee Nin Tinal

Extra jurymen called for murder trial here

A panel of eight extra jurymen has been summoned by the sheriff for the murder trial of Frank and Gus Belafant, charged with killing their brother-in-law in an estate dispute. The case stems from a family property feud and is expected to proceed today. Connecticut. New Haven. December 13. Samiel Ladingky, a real estate operator, declared assets totaling 4,006,500 with liabilities of 508,284. Robert J. Tromsey, a grower, filed for bankruptcy with debts 13,288 and assets 8,647.

Hign Sherrit Meon Pease Che Rer Tria Dey Frank Gus Belafant Tiwir New Haven Samiel Ladingky Robert J. Tromsey Poli

Service restored on New Haven and Boston and Albany

The New Haven Hartford and Boston and Albany lines were restored after repairs and service disruption last night. From Hyde Park to Beacon Street bridge sections were tested. no fatalities reported though over 200 passengers were involved and Josephine Hadieck of North Bergen, N J, was severely hurt.

New Haven Boston Albany Haven Hartford Boston & Alpany Coeldenta Hyde, Park Boston-Providence London Express Boston-and Beacon Street Crowden Halxpress Josephine 5 Hadieck North Bergen N J Serjounts

Burik Not Responsible For Petrograd Deposits

Justice John Ford of the Supreme Court upheld the National City Bank defense that it was not responsible for funds deposited at its Petrograd branch. The ruling said the bank did not part with funds or permit improper withdrawals as alleged.

BURIK Petrograd New York John Ford Supreme Court Today National City Bank Tor Wwed Wetroprad Sevier

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