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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1923

Page

2

Nobleman Hear Escapes Poverty at Christmas

Hjort Dy la Motte, once a missing French noble heir, reunited with his daughter Mrs. Harriet H. Scott in Green Bay, Wisconsin, after decades apart. He traded rags for a new outfit at a department store, while his daughter had hunted for him for ten years. He later expressed preferring cash over a distant fortune, amid hopeful claims of eventual inheritance.

Chicago Hjort Dy la Motte Harriet H. Scott Albany N. Y Greenbay Wis de la Motte France Cathe Fral San. T Tony Faim

President Quietly Spends Holiday Amid Church Controversy

President Coolidge and Mrs Coolidge attend a holiday church service as a doctrinal dispute grows within the church. Senator Watson of Indiana sits with them, along with several cabinet members and Chief Justice Taft. The day marks Coolidge’s quietest holiday since taking office, with no major conferences.

Jesus Christ Watson Indiana Uoolidge Washington Taft Coolidge Tie Mafi

Court cle recigns new favien dec 35

Frederick L. Perry was renewed as clerk of itis Common Pleas court effective January 2. Harold J. Bowen, clerk of the City court, and Agvins, assistant clerk, were mentioned as likely. Perry became a clerk January 1, 1922, succeeding Charles W. Birley who resigned to become postmaster.

NEW Favien Frederick L. Perry Ay Clark Itis Common Pleas Court Agvins Athe Common Pleas Court Harold J. Bowen Perry Charlies W Birely

Reopen Acquitted Kluxen Boy Case for Girl Murder

Morristown New Jersey December 23. County Prosecutor James H Bolithe filed with Morris County clerk a request for trial records of 16 year old Francis Kluxen acquitted in July 1922 of Janet Lawrence’s murder. He seeks retrial arguing improper jury selection from Essex County instead of Morris County, and assigns attorney J Henry Harrison to prosecute.

Morristown X. J Morris County Francis Kluxen Janet Lawrence James H. Bolithe Kluxen United States Supreme Court Charles W. Parker Lysex County J. Henry Harrison Newark Bohtho Stathe Kiuxen Land of Jussex Uther Douitho Areu Areu | For A Re-Trial of Ryoung Kluxen Mouell Sayre Madison Tmr Sayre Grace Episcopal Church of

Movement to urge federal movie control begins

New York December 23 religious and civic groups will join Presbyterian church officials in a Washington congress on February 18 and 14 to plan a campaign for national legislation to bring all motion picture exhibitions under federal control. Dr Shames Scanlon called it the start of a crusade with the slogan clean up the movies. Representatives to be asked include Baptists Disciples Lutherans Methodists Reformed Church Episcopalians Women’s groups temperance and prohibition bodies Salvation Army Volunteers of America Y M C A National League of Women Voters National Motion Picture League and the Red Cross.

New York Presbyterian Church Washington Shames Scanlon Department of Moral Welfare Presbyterian Board of Unishing Education Seamon The Baptists Disciples Lutherans Methodists Reformed Church Wocot Anti-Saloon League World Prohibition and Reform Federation National Temperance Society Salvation Army Volunteers of America Young People's Society of Christian Endeavor Knights of Columbus, Y. M. Co. A National League of Women Voters National Motion Picture League Red Cross

Ex-Greek Premier Venizelos to Return as Advisor

Former Greek Premier Venizelos will return to Athens at the request of political leaders to guide and advise on the situation. He will not form a cabinet and plans to depart from Marseille on December 24 with no public reception, saying his stay is temporary to help settle affairs and then withdraw from politics.

Atitiens Associated Press Triptherious Venizelos Athens Vendzelos Marseilles Los Greece Ite

Man Sustains Fractured Skull In Auto Crash

Traveling from Clinton avenue onto Fairfield avenue yesterday a car driven by Charles Patrie of Albion street overturned injuring Patrie with a possible fracture to his forearm. He was removed to St Vincent's hospital. A second head-on collision occurred on Park avenue at Pequannock street. Jagt Willian of Black Rock turnpike, Mermell, was slashed about the face with broken glass. Emergency treatment was given at the hospital. damages awarded totaled $100 to Anders of New York, and White Wonk Samu of Noward avenue and Leonardo AL of Soundview avenue.

Clinton Avenue Fairfield Avenue Charles Patrie Albion Street Patrke St Vincent's Hospital Park Avenue Pequannock Street Willian Walley Black Rock Turnpike Mermell Lim Ul Emergency Hospital Anders Thetenya White Samu Noward Avenue Leonardo AL Soundview Avenue

Boy'skin for Times sparks hospital graft appeal

Worchester hospital faces a blaze of care as surgeons consider grafting skin from donors to a severely burned boy. Ralph Creatt, already aided by volunteers, seeks enough skin to aid recovery and lessen his injuries after a tragic accident.

Holiday party halted by visit of police

Police halted a raucous holiday party at 228 Savoy Street after a still was found brewing moonshine. John Regan, a founder at the house, was arrested on assault charges. Police seized the still and will continue investigations to identify ownership and potential further arrests.

Savoy Street John Regan

Car Hits Pole in Waterbury Kill Four Injure in Crash

In Waterbury near Woodruff switch on the Oakville Water town road a touring car driven by Alphons Berthamne of Watertown ran into a telephone pole. Tesarda Lesurde of Watertown was killed instantly and four others were seriously injured. Wheat Rivard of Waterbury and the Lamporne brothers escaped with cuts. driver and two others were detained as authorities opened an inquest.

Waterbury Sto Lesurde Watertown Alphons Berthamne Woodruf Oakville-Watertown Tesarda Wheat Rivard Union Street

French Dirigible Dixmude Believed Lost Near Gabes Gulf

Reports say the French airship Dixmude is missing after heading toward the Gulf of Gabes. No sighting of the craft or its outline, with some lights later deemed misread. Crews of 54 with 17 officers were aboard, and questions arise about a mast like the Shenandoah would have. Destroyers kept at readiness off Toulon as searches continue.

Cnar-Pierrin dimi@ible Neves Eary Gine Dixmude Toulon Hranee Dee Jurbor Alrigrbia

Nothing Wrong with Paganism Says Dr Guthrie

Dr Wal lant Guthrie defended pagan rites in a Christmas sermon at St Marks in the Rouverie New York urging no fear of paganism and saying real things are dreams and myths The talk noted the Christmas truce between Fundamentalists and Modernists and Bishop Manning avoided church split references

New York Wallant Guthrie St. Marks-in-the-Rouverie Hla Manning St. John the Divine United Church

Bishop Manning Reaffirms Virgin Birth Doctrine

In a Christmas sermon at St John the Divine Cathedral Bishop William Manning affirmed the church's commitment to the Virgin Birth amid ongoing disputes between Fundamentalists and Modernists in the Episcopal Church. He warned that he would press charges against clergy who deny divine miracles. Archbishop Hayes led pontifical mass at St Patrick's as worshippers crowded the cathedral.

New York Ron Ale Episcopal Church William ‘T. Manning St. John the Divine Manning Leighton Parks St. Bartholomew's Burt Ihshop Manning Patrick J. Hayes St. Patrick’s Cathedral Fisher Corrigan Austin College Cathedral of Parttes Cadman Central Congregational Church Brooklyn Cooge W. Winkersham

Three Wounded in Christmas Eve Greenwich Village Shooting

Three men were wounded at a Christmas Eve party in Greenwich Village. Casale Trebano was shot in the back, Ralph Trebano in the hand, and Joseph Sarolla in the head after an uninvited guest known as Contantina opened fire following a quarrel. The assailant escaped.

York Seriouly Greenwich Village Casale Trebano Ralph Joseph Sarolla Contantina Trebino Goeile Trebino Carielo

Woman accessory in Klan murder may not be tried

Atlanta report says Mia Margaret Weaver may avoid trial in the killing of W. S. Coburn. General Boykin questioned Weaver and plans further inquiry as prosecutors consider whether to pursue charges. Representation in the case involved Philip J. W. and Melly. Weaver remains jailed in Multen County awaiting a decision on a new trial.

Atlanta Tire Mia Margaret W. S. Coburn Atlanta Journal Leicester John A Boykin Philip J. Wows Itu Klay Melly Conyigtad Gliying Coburn Lita Ata. Woaser Multen County

Pope Observes Christmas Day Solemnly at Vatican

Pope Pius celebrated Christmas with midnight mass at the Vatican said by Monsignor Zampini. He received many letters and telegrams thanking him for promoting peace and goodwill to the world. Premier Mussolini spent the day in Milan with his wife and children, hosting intimate friends.

Pius Vatican Monsignor Zampini Hely Mansolini Milan

Obregon Military News Questioned in Telegrams

Private telegrams from Washington allege Obregon’s war ministry published false and censored Mexican situation reports. They claim Yucatan control, Villa Hermosa hostilities, and troop movements by Cavazos, Payana, Estrada, Figueroa, Romulo, and consular adhesions to the revolutionary cause across Tampico and Tamaulipas.

Washiington Chargea Obregon Ministry of War Mexico Obegon Yucatan Carrillo Puerto Campeche Quintana Roo Tabasco Villa _Hermose Cavazos Payana Pusbla Isperanza Estrada Guadalajara-Mexico Tamaulipag Laredo Tampico Manual Char Chihuahua Purral Villa

National Transportation Conference Called in Washington

A national conference on transportation is planned in Washington from January 3 to 11. Julius O. Barnes, president of the U S Chamber of Commerce, issued the call. Leaders from agriculture, commerce, education, finance and industry across states were invited to participate and discuss developing an adequate national transportation system.

Washington Julius O. Barnes Chamber of Commerce of the United States

Hartford millionaire indicted in Chicago

Hartford native and longtime Warehouse Point resident Michael J. Paberty has been indicted in Chicago over alleged complicity in a City Hall graft scandal. The case also names four others including Percy Coffin, campaign manager for Governor Small, as reported in late December.

Tightford Michael J.paberty Millonaire Warehouse Point Chicago Percy & Coffin Govenor Small of + nals

German sausage plant job surge amid high meat prices

In Namburg Germany May 15 reports show about a third of Germans seeking work in sausage factories during a period of high meat prices. Factories set no help wanted signs, but job seekers press to enter unguarded parts of plants despite guards.

Namburg Germany Nusaga Flamburg

Dinner and Theatre Party Honors Christmas Visitors

Will Enturtalin, Masa Irene and Miss Eiale Comer entertain at a dinner and theatre party this evening in honor of several friends home from college for the Christmas holidays. Guests include Miss Belen Jaren, Miss Minor Sherwani, Alisa Mary Manahan, Miss Allyon ilate, Miss Irman Tillmann, Miss Virginian Richardson, Miss Elsie Anderson, Miss Atce Whitney, Miss Joanne Houghton, and Miss Mary Lyon.

Masa Irene Eiale Comer Oly Callege Belen Jaren Misa Minor Sherwani Alisa Mary Manahan Misa Allyon Ilate Mis Irman Tillmann Virginian Richardson Elsie Anderson Atce Whitney Joanne Houghton Mary Lyon

Prosecution Threat After Morris Scarborough Bootleg Case

Attorney Arthur N. Freemont vows warrants for every name on a customers list linked to the Morris Scarborough bootleg ring. He says investigators seized a clientele document and will probe and charge all connected with the alleged conspiracy regardless of status. Fremont spoke from Shamokin Pa and plans further action upon returning to Washington.

Wasitington U. 8 Arthur N. Freamont Morris-Scarborough Tresmont Shamokin Tie Internal Revenue Offici Hbocler Washington

French Refuse Latest German Offer for Direct Talks

Paris reports the French government will refuse Germanys latest offer for direct negotiations. Germany asked to reopen talks in a note delivered Monday by Ambassador Von Hoesch, but Premier Poincare remains firm Germany should not be treated politically or economically in any Rubs matter.

Paris Certmany France Germany von Hoesch Premier Poincare

Fear Paris to Use Milk Card System Again

Despite denials, Paris authorities are considering reintroducing milk cards in January as milk receipts fall by 200000 quarts monthly from last winter. Officials blame butter shortages and high cheese production for the sector’s decline.

Paris Bee

End of a Perfect Meal and Tours with Hakers

A fragmented note notes dessert as the finale of meals. Floyer tours with Hakers to uplift quality. Takerty Cer ified Hatracts praised as full flavored and pure advertisement.

Floyer Hakers

Divorce Notice for Elizabeth Mitchell Cabing Milford CT

Elizabeth Mitchell Cabing, plaintiff, seeks divorce from Edward Cabing of Milford, Connecticut. The case is filed in New Haven County Superior Court with return on the first Tuesday of January 1924. A notice of publication will appear weekly in Bridgeport’s Fold Report Melogram for three weeks starting December 19, 1920.

Thmizabetit Mitchell Cables Milford County OF Haven STATO Connsc Edward Cables Milforia ORDA Connecticut New Haven Gong Ghwn Bridgeport Daniil J. Bate Y

Notice of regular quarterly dividend by Erwin MM Junnings Co Inc

The Board of Directors of Erwin MM Junnings Co Inc, Bridgeport Connecticut, declares a regular quarterly dividend of 18 percent and a participating dividend on preferred stock payable February 1, 1824. Stockholders of record January 1a, 124. Scott, Secretary.

Thi Erwin Junnings CO Inc Hridgeport Conn Deemer 4 Tay Unon

Statement of Personal Responsibility and Court Title

The document states that the signer will not be responsible for debts contracted by anyone other than themselves. It appears to be a formal declaration associated with the Superior Court for New Haven County, with the signer identified as JM William Hills and Cherie assisting the court.

JM. Waliam Hills Cherie Superior Court New Haven County

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