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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1923

Page

4

Three Arrests In Putnam Liquor Robbery Case

Police linked three men to a Putnam liquor theft at a summer home of Miss Frances Dorothy Beebe of New York City. Seven wines and champagne from the Prohibition era, valued up to 85000 in today's terms, were stolen. Leo Plante and Joseph Traw were charged with breaking and entering and theft. Willam Leekon faced a receiving charge. The suspects were to be taken to Thompson for a hearing.

Iplynam Frances Dorothy Beebe New York City pEhompson Iasy Saturda Proolstead Leo Plante Joseph Tar Raw Miss Treebe Stook Willam Sielan Hoe Ida House Viana Bydan Palegdare Thompson

Dr Howard Awarded French Legion Cross

Dr Howard of the Bureau of Entomology in the Department of Justice has been awarded the Legion of Honor cross by France for service and government work. The report notes the honor as a recognition of his contributions to science and public service.

DR. Howard Washington, Bee Tab Lipward le Eodutry Baureau of Logy Department of Jure Legion of Pro Eand

National Park Idea for Connecticut Valley Mount Toi Reservation

A Connecticut Valley proposal urges transferring the Mount Toi reservation to the national government to create a national park. The four month study by the state park commission cites scientific interest in prehistoric and geological features and aims to conserve the area and extend national park benefits.

Park Conn Valery Commission Supingfield Mass Dre St Hongmme Mount Toi Connecticus Hey Paulie

Unclear text on public reservations in Connecticut year

Fragmentary article mentions unification and reservations in Connecticut near Mount Toni. Numbers and details are unreadable. core facts about public reservations and a dated establishment are not recoverable.

Connecticut Toni

Married 34 Years Seeks Divorce in Cruelty Case

Emily Foley Feterson of Stratford files for divorce in Superior Court from Delta Peterson Feterson after 34 years of marriage citing intolerable cruelty. They wed July 70, 1899, with custody sought for their child. Separate case sees Mary Ann Schultz filing for divorce from Tian Gusinwe Sehuttet, seeking custody of three children.

Emily Foley Feterson Statford Delta Peter Corthey Mary Ann Sehultz Tian Gusinwe — Sehuttet Wikeeee

War Dept Seeks Prudence in Officers Finances

Washington December 27 The War Department proposes keeping officers financially prudent by restricting speculative investments and avoiding risky ventures. The policy aims to prevent impro prudence given officers’ means and positions, echoing a suggestion voiced four months earlier.

WAR Dept Washington Osborne Wood Secretar Arisy

War Department comments on Wood operations

Report states Lieut. Wood’s operations practically ceased at the time, with subsequent transactions tied to winding down prior engagements. A congressional inquiry into Wood’s actions is expected, backed by a Wisconsin Republican representative’s resolution seeking a broad investigation into the Governor General’s Philippine administration.

Wall Street Wood War Department Belpy Lolent Representativa Rear Wisconsin Binuire Philippines

Judge Thomas to hear petition on receivership

United States District Judge Fu win S. Thomas will hear a petition in Norwalk today seeking a temporary receiver for Victor Page Ma lays corporation of Stanford. The motion claims mismanagement amid a stockholder struggle and a mortgage due in January that cannot be met, risking loss of control by Major Victor Page.

Victor Page Malays Corporation Stanford Victor Page United States Fuwin S. Thomas Norwalk

Restoring Licenses After Hearing for Seven Drivers

Deputy Commissioner of Motor Vehicles ruled on seven license cases at a county building hearing. One license was fully restored, another suspension continued, and one limited license issued. Vehicle violations were noted and warnings given that future DUI offenses could lead to a five year license suspension for those appearing before him.

Vuvivers Motor Vehi Snow

Church merger makes no progress in Anglican reunions

The Aron shop of Canterbury letters to Church of England dignitaries fail to stir newspapers and reception of the archbishop's reunion move. Many editors praise Christian union in principle but doubt practical steps, noting the long history since 1420 and limited momentum this morning.

London Canterbur Church of England Limbeth Christian Union

Confectioner and others file voluntary bankruptcy petitions

A confectioner from 571 Pack filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in New Haven alongside Hugo Wettenstein a Stratford avenue dry goods dealer with debts around 113000. Creditors claim about 609 dollars and an investigation into bankruptcy against Abraham Marunity of the Lacquur store at 4H Malin street. court hourlies pending setting.

Pack United States District Court New Harven Hugo Wettenstein Stratford Avenue Abraham Marunity Lacquur Malin Street

Telephone expert honored by Japan

Dee Bie, president of the Western Electrical company, has been decorated with the fourth class of the Imperial Order of the Rising Sun by the emperor of Japan in recognition of aid to the Japanese government in Islephore. Dr Jewett is past president of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers.

Dee Bie Weern Elgeuie Company Islephore Tr Jewett American Institute of Glectrical Engineers

Wood vetoes funds for Philippine disaster relief

Governor General Leonard Wood vetoed a bill that would provide an appropriation for extending relief to destitute victims of calamities in the Philippines. The action halted emergency aid proposed to assist those in urgent need.

Wood Leonard Wood

Professor Watrous Named as Sheffield Trustee

Georga QW. Watrous, former Yale law school faculty member and noted lawyer, was named to the Sheffield scientific school board of trustees. Dean UTIL Warren lag was elected president, with Treat G. Johnson as secretary, in the announcement today.

Lew Tlaven Georga QW. Watrous Yale Kaw School Sellor Sheffield

Charles Cohen Files Bankruptcy Plea

Charles Cohen of Bridgeport filed a bankruptcy petition in New Haven noting debts of 18 dollars and assets totaling 1900 dollars. The report places the filing on December 27 and identifies the town and party as the key entities in the case.

Charles Cohen New Waven Bridgeport

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