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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1923
Page
7
President Coolidge and Calvin Jr visited F street Washington window shop. They walked from 15th to 12th streets and back past crowds of late shoppers. The trio paused before a chinaware store, a confectionery, and three mens furnishing windows, then returned to the White House.
Warsaw reports a government vote of confidence on December 5 with backing from nationalists and most radicals in the chamber. Ladislas Grabeki leads the cabinet as the new prime minister amid tense postwar politics.
Bridgeport Morris Plan Company sues Geell Bridge of 1408 Main Street in Common Pleas Court for damages of 250 to recover on an unpaid note with 108 still due. Westport Water Company sues Corinne Davison of Westport for recovery of 125 on unpaid debt.
Denver report shows 1923 coinage total at 40.94 million dollars versus 15.65 million in 1922. Bullion purchases fell to 10.28 million from 20.22 million, driven by drop in silver value. Mints also report increases in ore purchases, rising from 8.76 million to 9.86 million.
At Canton the Canton government forces clash with North China troops led by General Chen Chiung Ming near the East River delta. The skirmish follows rising anti British and American sentiment with posters calling a boycott. Fighting resumes on east and north fronts as positions shift amid unclear trigger cries.
Lansing December 21 R B Olde retires from the presidency of the Reo Motor Car Company and is succeeded by Richard H Scott as vice president and general manager, per today’s announcement.
New Haven Dec 22 The New Haven road plans to lay off several hundred maintenance of way workers as an order to reduce crews nears issuance. The railroad will abandon miles of unused track and cut service on non paying lines, trimming its maintenance burden.
The Lake built submarine U-51 will be docked at the city pier for a one day public inspection this afternoon. Commissioned June 24, 1922, the boat is en route from New London to New York and will depart January 4 for four months of maneuvers. Commanded by Lieut Commander R. Eb Bennall, it includes Portsmouth New Hampshire crew members who hope to renew old ties during the stop.
Deg 21 Associated Press Chicago leaders report to raise funds for the Democratic national convention in Chicago next year. George Brennan Ulio la Democratic head says he will secure the convention after meetings with Edward N Murley and Jod W Upham. Upham aims to move pledges from Republicans to Chicago Democrats now that Cleveland hosts the GOP gathering.
Washington detectives report a drunken man with a revolver held 55 families hostage in a downtown apartment building. George R. Kidwell, sick in bed, rose and broke the intruder's arm with a baseball bat, aiding police to arrest him as Sam W. Armor had earlier attempted suicide after quarrel.
Waterbury, Dec. 21 Charged with killing Mary Wietener Henry Allen was arraigned in City Court and bound over to the next Waterbury Superior Court term. A coroner's finding held Allen criminally responsible for the death. he remains jailed.
Myra J. Harts of Stamford was awarded alimony of 492 weekly and counsel fees of 50 by Judge Allyn L. Brown in Superior Court awaiting the divorce outcome. The couple married October 26, 1908, with Ernest Harris claiming desertion on July 16, 1956. The husband seeks custody of their 10 year old son Kenneth.
A dense ad listing numerous bargain items across fabrics and hardware. Handkerchiefs priced 15c to 50c, stockings, and ladies wear. men's and children's items. Hardware specials include Christmas tree stands, lights, bulbs, skates, rifles, irons, jackknives, pencil sharpeners, flashlights, batteries, corn poppers, polish, and cleaner. Prices from fractions to a dollar.
A fragmented ad lists toy items and bulk deals from a department store counter. Several games, dolls, train sets, blocks, and books are advertised with discounted prices and regular prices noted, highlighting quantities and varied brands like Horsman and Liberty Gang.
State and town police conducted eight raids in Wallingford with seven pending for liquor law violations. Officers found forty barrels of cider and wine in one house, and at another residence discovered liquor and two stills on the stove. A warrant was executed and the liquor and apparatus seized.
Employees of the Bridgenort Casting company received Christmas bonuses varying with length of service. Supervisors and foramen also received substantial gifts, though details are unclear due to garbled text.
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