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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1923
Page
3
In Waterbury on December 24 stockholders approved a plan merging the American Pit Company and the Boakville Company for 690000. The agreement restructures capital stock, increasing the combined capitalization and replacing prior stock with new issues while preserving key assets and franchises.
The Telegram reports Stamford police found Anthony Default, 25, on Greenwich Avenue near Olver Park with a probable skull fracture. He was unconscious at the rear of a building. officers could not determine how he came to be there. He was taken to a hospital as authorities investigated the accident.
Public Market offer receives no opposition from creditors at a bankruptcy hearing. Rooferey John Keogh appointed attorney. Paul Goldberg named receiver of United State Gliss company at 2 East Washington Avenue. Creditors approve the composition offer of 80 percent by Connecticut Public Utility. meeting held yesterday with Keogh recommending the plan.
Police probe a missing rum list tied to a hat stored on legation premises. Officials deny ownership by the legation. The probe questions whether diplomatic privilege allows disclosure and notes bootleggers may hide records to shield officials and Congress members.
The piece traces the role of chaplains from the American Revolution through World War I and into 1920, noting Washington’s orders, the evolution of chaplain duties, and the shift from lay to ordained or approved clergy. It discusses how profanity shaped military culture and the formalization of chaplaincy to provide moral and spiritual support.
Wred Thome of 580 Columbus Avenue New Haven woke on Christmas morning after a tumultuous night on a New Haven railroad train. Passengers, moved by the season, bought him a ticket home and meals, yet he assaulted Simonari of Waterbury and a rail police officer. Thome, penniless and intoxicated, was jailed after failing to post a $50 bond.
In Willimantic Dee Crowley principal of Shannon Center school resigned immediately after being found guilty of assaulting Herman Spencer, an eighth grade pupil. Crowley had struck the boy with a ruler on November 23, was fined seven dollars and costs in city court. A school committee vote to dismiss was 2 to 3 when the resignation was offered. Crowley had received a0 days pay and release.
The city will be six thousand eight hundred dollars richer after the sale of Howard II Smith’s Fairfield avenue property to Abraham Bennee of Schnee & Schney. Trusts official T F Coaney oversaw the sale for Siali and the city. Funds partially cover embezzlement by the former farm tax collector now under investigation. A $5,500 recall from Stratford property brings total proceeds to about $12,400.
Willian Burnham, president of the Board of Apportionment and Taxation, said the board will consult City Auditor Bernard Keating tomorrow on city funds. He aims to secure funds to cover the number of bills and pay the $8,120 raised for city officials over the next three months. The board will meet Friday at City Hall to review funds for the six salaries approved at the last council meeting.
The Free State government announced the release of Countess Georgiana Markievicz, a leading woman Republican arrested November 20. It said between December 1 and December 23, 4,481 political prisoners had been liberated.
Hewsell & Co. contractors were awarded the contract for the new Trinity Episcopal Church, per associate architect Howard B. Caldwell Jr. The notice notes the authority of the firm and confirms the project timelines amid department assurances.
Veterans Bureau Director sends Christmas greetings to officers, praising their role as ministers of relief in a grateful nation. He urges careful, compassionate messaging, avoiding criticism, and emphasizes the sacred trust of aiding wartime relief. He notes the need for just conduct, understanding, and goodwill as the year ahead proceeds.
President Cookage granted Christmas pardons and commutations to eleven men. Washington gossip notes a developing scandal as inquiries into liquor charges surface. Agricultural imports exceed exports for the first time this fiscal year. Resubmission of nominations for Frederick J. Thompson and Bert E. Banay as ship members is reported along with J. Haney’s role in Ship-House conferences. The State Department releases the Soviet Tavestia article and highlights ties between the Soviet regime and the Communist International.
Hans Christensen, 62, died at his daughter's home at 19% William Street. Survived by son Harry A Christensen, daughters Mrs. Helen Ireland and Mrs. Anna Barter, brother Andrew Christensen, sisters Mag Samuel Christenson and Mrs. Matthew Madsen of Hartford. Funeral from Mrs. Ireland’s home, 186 William Street, Rev. F. OR. Reale to officiate, Lakeview Cemetery. Other obituaries list Mrs. Mabel Spoering Ward, Mabel Logan Johnson, Stephen Money, Edward MacDonald, and Jane L. Garth, with services at local churches and interments at Lakeview, Center, Park, and St. Michael’s Cemeteries. Funeral notices include details of Bey, Berlat, and other family members and burial arrangements in New Milford and surrounding towns.
Jeanne Houghton daughter of Mr and Mrs Murry Houghton of North avenue entertained yesterday afternoon in honor of Miss Elizabeth Peck of Derby. Both freshmen students at Smith College attended along with about 43 to 30 students from neighboring colleges and boarding schools. Holly wreaths and red candles decorated the home in a festive Christmas spirit as Mrs Irving Peck and Mrs John McLaren Richardson poured tea.
Bridgeport groups delivered 640 Christmas baskets with enough food for a day. Salvation Army cooperation limited distribution, while Captain Charles Wheeler coordinated toys and candy for East Side children. Santa Claus visited Sylvan Crest Republican club with 300 gifts. Rail traffic swelled at the station and mail volume surged nationwide with post offices operating half-holidays.
The Weather Bureau predicts mild, fair Christmas weather with a slight daytime temperature rise and no snow across the area. Light rain is forecast for tomorrow night or Wednesday in portions of New York, Pennsylvania, and Ohio, with cooler but not severe conditions ahead.
War Department orders relieve First Lieut Dunlay R Rowland Air Service from Mitchel Field duty and detail him to Hartford Connecticut in liaison with the state guard. He will move his family to Hartford soon for instructions with the First Corps Area and General.
In Washington on Christmas Eve the president and Coolidge opened the capital’s holiday observance. The President flipped a switch to light thousands of bulbs on the National Christmas Tree near the White House. Later the Coolidges hosted carol singing for thousands in the White House grounds before Christmas services the next day.
Donald Noble of the engineering department at Singer Manufacturing Co. returned from a six month stay in Europe. He spent much of his time in England and Scotland and arrived in New York yesterday noon aboard the Acquitania. He entertained a few friends last night at the Stratfield.
Former Mayor Fred Atwater impersonated Santa Claus as Pyramid Temple of the Biyetie Shrine hosted a party in the High School auditorium for about one thousand needy children. Judge Frederic A. Bartlett chaired the committee with Elmer A. Hooper assisting. a four reel film followed the gift presentation and program.
Members of the Sunshine Club provided new Christmas gifts for over 225 child patients at the Meriden State sanatorium during the annual party. Henry D. Neale attended the event, joined by local girls from Meriden, who plan to spend the holiday with their parents.
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