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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1923

Page

3

Burnham Says Increases Must Wait Until April

City officials face a halt on pay raises until April as Burnsham and the Board of Appor tionment discuss $5,120 in salary boosts approved last session. Several increases for city employees were voted, with ongoing budget gaps and debts to be settled before new appropriations.

Burnham Gaw Wiliam E. Burn Whey Insurance Commission F. William Aohrena Bridget A. Lester Repubtieare Lowzt Menia Larney St. Ora Bey City Interney Maus Catherig J. Lredy General Registrars of Voters Office ST. #8 Aler Remistrers Board of Apportionment Board of Contract and Supply Taxi Board William Behreng

Bridgeport Fraternal Lodges and Societies Tonight

A list of meetings across Bridgeport including Bridgeport Rifle Club State Avenue, Ary worry Fife Club, Eagles at 1596 Main Street, Sture lodge O V A at 150 Lee Avenue, Police Sick Benefit at Central Police Station, and various lodges such as Temple, Masonry, Shrine, and W O W chapters with addresses on Main Street Broad Street Nant Washington Avenue and more. also notes on Circle groups, veterans and charity organizations. The fragment also references a World Herald note about Spain and war preparations.

Bridgeport Lodge B. PF. Oo State Street Bridgeport Fife Club Bridgeport Rifle Club Circolo Rama Club Noble Avenue Bridgeport Aerie Fraternal Order of Eagles Main Street Unoas Council Cannon Street Bridgepers Lodge Temple Lodge M. Magonit Temple Hamilton Commanderr Hnishts Templar Puriy Shrine of Wing Stella, Sons of Italy Nant Washington Avenue Broad Street Bridgeport Camp W. O. Wi Road Joseph's U. E Lassovia Barna Pillay Howe Jr G. A. Ty Broad Strat Frinkin Barnett Broad Stree Raymond W. Warris W. O Olsa Lodge Herman Washington Crear War Veterans of Amhist Party Fairfield

Town Committee Strife Ties Up Bridgeport Postmasters Race

Connecticut political infighting spills into postmaster nominations as Bridgeport factions contest the town committee recognition and challenge the legitimacy of delegates to the Republican State Convention. Several Fairfield County appointees received confirmations while Arthur Connor and allies face delays and potential reversals amid Civil Service and board of assessors battles.

Bridgeport Burdick Republican State Central Senate Connecticut Fairfield County Arthur F. Connor Connor Cyrus I. Eyington Norwalk Carl W. Brage Darien Margaret C. Kelly O F Novoton Walter B. Palmer Sound Beach Calvin Coolidge James J. Etzgerald Meriden Henry G. Lindsley Brangard Walter 4. Brown Naugatuck Casper K. Bailey Norwich John W. Cook Beacon Falls Frank Lafeyre Central Vilage Leontine MM. Réor John P. McGrath Southington Henry Muir Thomaston Robert E. Taft Antonyvile Wiliam C. Sanders Waterford John V. Abbott Waterton Adele P. Brush West Cornwall Harrie B. Starks Winsted Bonnie President Coolidge

Mellon Bonus Tax Cut Plan Described and Costs

The article outlines a proposed five year bonus and its financial impact. It discusses higher interest rates, increased government expenses, potential revenue declines, and the need for future taxes. It notes a 1944 cost shift and borrowing to cover bonus payments totaling about 650 million dollars in later years.

United States

Trade data shows U S imports from Shanghai rise in 1923

Almost a million dollars in merchandise entered the United States from Shanghai China in the first nine months of 1923, up about two percent from the same period in 1924. Shipments valued at over 428 million dollars in the year ending last year, with gold bars and ore contributing to the total. officials estimate total exports to the United States for the full year will rise sharply.

United States Shanghiai China

Russia seeks shift in American opinion on world issues

Moscow officials say the aim is to sway U S public opinion toward easing Cold War tensions, urging Washington to recognize Soviet obligations and settle claims before any talks. Teherchen and others warn negotiations impossible while propaganda centers persist in New York and Moscow. relations with Britain, France, and Afghanistan loom large.

Moscow Associated Press América Tchitchelln Hughes Washington Russia United States Tehircherin Charles Hughes Tressia York Sheva Martens Arn America Ehitcherin Hugh Afghanistan

No Barrier to Industry And Ability, Workers Told

Rev. John L. Davis of New Britain told a Christmas audience at the High School auditorium that no barrier to industry exists in America and urged workers to maintain faith in the country’s welfare. He contrasted U S development with overpopulated nations, cited past progress and household conveniences, and noted a community program of a comedy film and musical numbers by the Manufacturers’ Association. Forty turkeys were later distributed.

America Ohn L. Davis New Britain Manufacturers’ Association Schnel Ro Jan Rev. Davis Calvin Coollaga J. J. Davis Labor Davia Texan Italy Japan Hew Davis Philadelphia Mr. Davis Lin Ar.dienat

Pardoned prisoner aid fund seeks start in Waterbury

AWaterbury benefactor addressed the Board of Pardons for Joseph Pechitis alias Joe Mitchell, who served 19 years of a 25 year sentence and was pardoned. The donor proposed funds to support Mitchell’s mother in Lithuania and arranged plans for his future, including a special passport.

Joseph Mitchell Ratfel Board of Murders Wethersfield Joseph Pe*chutis Joe Mitchell Moritas Aitchell Lithuania Raffel sTitchel Mir.atte Attell Sraugtat Tlafte Lafsl Weatherfield Aft Waterbury

Coolidge Sends Tilson His Thanks Amid Political Turmoil

Fragmented text describes President Coolidge thanking Tilson as party factions clash over leadership and strategy. It notes Republican lenders wavering and proposals to concede power to avoid losses, with mentions of key figures and shifting alignments amid a tense political scene.

Goulds Children From First Wife Win Inheritance

Supreme Court Justice Day ruled that seven children of the late George J. Gould by his first wife are entitled to 562 871.35 dollars each from the trust set by Jay Gould for the benefit of George J. Gould’s children and others. He also allowed shares to three children of George J. Gould by his second wife Guinevere Sinclair Gould, now in France, pending ongoing litigation.

York Dec Nis Supreme George J. Gould Jay Gould Davin Guinevere Sinclair Gould Guinevere Sinclair Gould Goull

Boarder 15 Held On Testimony Of 9 Year Old Girl

A nine year old girl reported being struck by her step-mother and later confessed to authorities after medical examination. Thompson, held on a statutory charge, was arrested on Pembroke Street and remanded in default of $2000 bail.

Boarder Yaterday Pembroke Street Ube Wehool Thompson Thompson Street Nord

Man Takes One Drink Then Goes to Hillside Home

A man consumed a drink and wandered to a hillside home seeking relief. He reported chest pain near the heart and went to police headquarters for assistance, then was directed to the Hillside Home for further care. An inmate at the Soldier’s Home may be involved in the confusing sequence.

Hillside Norotoy Margulig Merg Juspine

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