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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1923
Page
5
Paris marked the twenty five year anniversary of the radium discovery by Mme Marturie and her late husband Prof Pierre Curie. Cabinet members, diplomats and scientists attended as President Meraud praised the work and world gratitude.
Dee York O'Brien head keeper at Pres spéet Park How In Brooklyn was bitten and badly injured by a seven foot alligator released from a box. The animal grabbed the keeper’s leg and jaw closure above the knee as coworkers freed him.
Washington dispatch reports from December 26 that Hines of the Veterans Bureau, returning from England, outlined plans to increase Chelsea Naval Hospital capacity by 199 beds and to finish the work early January. He may also seek government purchase of the Essex Hospital in Massachusetts for veterans care.
The Rutland Veterans Hospital faces Congress funding decisions. The director said a $6,000,001 appropriation would push total funds to about $11,000,000 for the government’s permanent hospital program. The Langley bill and unexpended funds are central to this plan.
Pa Deg. 2b relupuis Flicls, Bessemer, Rochester and Pittsburgh railroad engineer is dimmentded by the raud officials today for wrecking five freight cars last night. He reported he caused the collision by applying brakes suddenly to save the life of an aged woman who was walking along the ties.
Robert A. Crosby, new secretary of Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce, urged Lions Club members to adopt real Leap Year virtues for 1924. He called for tolerance, open mindedness, and loyalty, saying honest cooperation can tackle city problems and lift Bridgeport to achieve great things.
City officials face six salary raises approved by the Common Council. William J. Burnham will meet City Auditor Bernard Keating to locate funds or the raises will be paid from next year’s appropriations after April 1. The Appointment Board meets tomorrow at 3:50 p.m. to authorize departmental transfers and conduct business. January contracts for gasoline and kerosene supplies for the Home will be awarded at a Board of Contract and Supply meeting preceding the Tax Board session.
Naples reports wolves driven from the mountains by extreme cold have entered outskirts villages and barns. Residents beat the beasts with poles as hunting parties fan out to track and drive them back toward the mountains.
Cooley company has taken a five year lease on its current service station at 461 Fairfield Avenue from Susan M. Platt of Trumbull for an annual rental of 6000 dollars. Papers filed yesterday show other leases including Connors Halloran Stores to HEV Walder for the store at 152-1258 Main Street for 12000 dollars annually. The Oxborgo corporation formed to run a general finance business with incorporators from M Stoddard and Day law firm. Capital stock set at 1000000 shares of no par value.
Pherown Midh Dec 28 announces AW Frye elected as chief executive of the Maccabees fraternal order to succeed DP Marker who resigned after holding the office for six years. Both men are well known in insurance and fraternal circles.
In Bramford, John EF McClean and Julia Catherine McClean filed suit in Superior Court against John Christensen alleging December 2, 182k, auto accident injuries from his machine. Plaintiffs seek 15000 damages each. The case was brought yesterday in Bramford.
Louis Juliano of Celty sues Frank Pu and Sara Slveo of Parleatreet for $2000 damages. He claims injuries from falling into a vat while answering Sarah’s calls for help during a fight at their apartment yesterday.
Robert Slou of Danbury files suit in Common Pleas for 1000 dollars claiming a Danbury man’s actions caused an injury to himself and his horse and damaged his wager. A panel will test the claims in the common council.
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