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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1923

Page

2

Governor Templeton confronted with quacks in state

Hartford report says Governor Templeton was informed a year ago about the deplorable situation in Connecticut medicine. State Medical Society subcommittee confirmed the briefing to the executive last December before his inauguration. Dr Robert Le Rowley testified that he warned the governor and sought a copy of a prior letter urging action to remedy the conditions.

Hartford Templeton Connecticut Connecticut Media Society State Medicen! Society Literary Digest Bang Titz Govdinnor Robert le Rowley Martford Connecticut Medical Examining Board Charles A. Templeton

Large Decrease in Licenses Issued in Fairfield County

Fairfield County autoists saw a sharp drop in licenses issued with about 4,400 licenses filed through the local office and Hartford. Motor Commissioner Rob Bing Stoecke announced slower totals though a last minute rush was anticipated. Thursday marked the busiest day with 976 licenses issued for 1924. clerical help was added to handle the surge. Thomas Hoan of Newtown will be among the first to receive serial license plate UFL during the coming year.

Fairfield County Hartford Robbing Stoecke Firavin Thomas Hoan Newtown

Prisoner Remanded to Isolation Hospital After Theft Charge

A jailed boy from Railroad Avenue was removed from Policeland to the isolation hospital last night. He faces charges of stealing clothes from Tiedd McCabe. He suffers from a serious and contagious disease. City budget shows a £0 allocation for treatment.

McCabe Isolation Hospital

Stolen Automobile Found in Fairfield

Fairfield police recovered a stolen car near a rural road after a report of theft. Constable reports the vehicle found abandoned on a byroad. officers secured the scene and began standard recovery procedures.

Fairfield

Health Department Seeks 44000 Hygiene Fund Budget

William L. Zepp presented to the city auditor a request for 44000 to cover the front of operating the hygiene department in schools, arguing the work rightly falls under the Health board’s supervision. The board’s budget totals 269250 with salaries 97060 and Englewood 25000.

Thy Dena Hygiene Thei Iis Health Department William L. Zepp Health Board Yeaterday Zopy Talsboard Salarits Amour Englewood Logy

Appointments for ten city commissions to be made today

Mayor F Wilman Behrens will announce ten new commissions at a meeting attended by district leaders and department heads. Frank Squirey is named for superintendent of bridges, with others slated for pumps, treasurer aid, and public works roles. Officials plan gradual appointments to avoid disrupting city operations.

F. Wilman Behrens Monty John T. King Alfred W. Buredick Frank Squirey Bridim Nol Wes Mide George Sanger William Chew Tastcheck Avenus Burdick Joseph L. Peacody Tor Wan Aslatant Arts Chew James A. McFlroy Maurice Messernna Chairtown Wsposzl

Desperado at Large After Christmas Night Attack

Governor orders 1500 rifles and 1006 rounds sent to Sherrit Hen Wells as pursuit continues for Reese Bryare, feared in Morgan county hills after assaulting 17 year old Aliss Moasy Lou Wells on Christmas eve. Bryare, married, fled after killing a man and wounding another. authorities seek capture with mounting manhunt.

Sister's Testimony Wins Wife Divorce in New York Case

The newspaper reports a divorce granted on grounds of desertion to Katharine I. Ketzinger by John Jetalng ee of New York City. Testimony showed the husband seldom worked and refused to move to New Jersey when work took him there. Mary Ela Mix, of this city, was also granted desertion divorce from Charles W. Mix, son of Coroner EH Mix of New Haven County, involving a marital separation in 1922 and noting support for their son until his death.

H. Christian Hr N Ielmutfeur John Jetalngee New York City Kurherlny I Shin Mary Ela Mix Charles WW. Mix EH Mix New Haven Mix Alediagther-in

Former nurse marries veteran on death bed ceremony

Kathleen McGovern, 24, of New York, formerly a nurse at Crouse Irving hospital, wed Phillip Jones, a veteran in a hospital room setting. Rev Arthur Youn Jones conducted the ceremony as the groom nears death, with a few days left to live.

Microstomine Worm Inspires 10 Scientists Meeting

The Microstomine worm, lacking a full alimentary canal yet armed with nerve centers and a lethal stinging system, defends itself by paralyzing predators with surface-re vealing threads. Dr. William A Kepner Baker and Yale’s Dr. C.G. Harrison led discussions as the AAAS Zoological section elected leaders amid a report of plant biology alerts.

American Association For Advancement of Science Willian A Kepner I Baker University of Virginia BR. CG. Harrison Yale University American Association For the Advancement of Science Botany Society of America William Crocker Thompson Institute For Plant Re- Béyrell

Bacteriologists Mark 25th Annual Dinner in New Haven

New Haven hosts the American Society of Bacteriology for its silver jubilee dinner marking 25 years since the society’s founding. Dr Theobald Smith and other luminaries deliver presidential and historical addresses as the convention continues with geology, industrial harvest, and comparative pathology discussions.

New Haven We America Society of Bacteriology A. Parkey Hitchson Army Medical School Washington, D. Cy E.G. Wastings Theobald Smith WH. Park New

England Hears Radio Program From U S

In London and Kent towns amid atmospheric disturbances a U S broadcast was received clearly. The Edinburgh segment included songs and a lecture for scouts. Downes receiving station relayed the program to Sutton and Brig Hundreds of owners.

London Britain Kent Omson Boy “Seouta elWrcity Noch Downs Mating Suttona Hundeeds

Actress Charged With Swindling Case Moves to Connecticut

Referee Townsend to cite har yato court for contempt as motion to transfer case to Connecticut is filed by Stamford creditors. Creditors seek involuntary bankruptcy against Mrs. Jordan who vanished after amassing debts of about $30000. Attorneys trace identity of Jane O Roark, with actions pending in New York and a federal receiver appointed to manage the household.

Townsend Har Yato Stamford Connecticut India Jordan Edwin Tsuie Jane O'Roark New York Ren Wether Linnicn Pupte Laren Qlho York Fusion

Irish Town Renamings Reflect Gaelic Revival Trends

A garbled OCR note describes Irish town name changes toward Gaelic forms. It mentions Dublin area Bray becoming Bricualalnn and Dundalk-like places becoming Duns deulgan, noting widespread attempts to replace English toponyms with Gaelic equivalents amid cultural shifts.

Washington notes reflect political missteps and policy debates

A jumble of items recount resignations and appointments in Washington. Warley quits as Shipping Guard chair, Hull named Interstate Commerce Commission chair, Commerce Department releases food crisis figures, and President Coolidge weighs shipping law questions and delegates. Veterans Bureau director Hines and others are mentioned amid routine political maneuvering.

Raward PB. Warley Shipping Guard Henry Hull Tolorado Iterstate Commerce Commission Hines Veterans Bureau Ho Livermore Call Veterica Hose Pitt Niue

Two Workmen Dead in Kentucky Lumber Fire Ruins

In Lowgisville Kentucky two workmen John A Metzger aged 60 and Henry J Erb 14 were found dead near each other amid the smoldering ruins of the Wed Hughes Sons lumber company fire. Estimated loss was 425000 dollars. Police suspect the men attempted to escape the blaze together.

Lowgisvilme Ky En Ok John A. Metzger Henry J. Erb Sons Company Lumber

Propose Changes in Policies of Shipping Board Washington

The report urges definite changes in shipping board policies and a reorganization after the resignation of Chairman Baward P. For ment necessitating personnel reorganization. Proposals include diversifying administration from the board to a government merchant corporation, extending coastwise shipping beyond the present law to the Philippines, coordinating water and rail transport more, and planning replacement of current wage controls amid Save Committee actions.

Washington Dwtite Baward P Shipping Board Prenphian Oltage Puecd Wherzeney Filed Corporation Tawatu Philippines Wir Save Commin Eye Committee Ais Psind Goulidge White House Hal Fasios

Dixmude Loss Report Endures Despite Reports

A damaged dispatch reports the Dixmude gone after a heavy storm near the Sahara, with French naval officials denying stray signals. The Mulhouse and destroyers search in Strait waters as hopes fade and crew details remain uncertain.

Commission Eaxer Reports on Dixmude Sabotage Claims

British and German officials dispute the Dixmude sabotage tale as Zeppelin executives defend the ship’s delivery, while naval officers in Berlin and Paris are urged to stay in contact with developments amid war tensions. The report notes tensions over ownership and responsibilities involving the North Star and the Dixmude in wartime narrative.

Cusharim Geriminy Ix Eaderly Cullowin Papas Secreh Berlin Paria Zeppelin Company France North Star Pire Gory Germany Christian Statesman

City faces eight million deficit amid budget turmoil

The Police Board and city officials haggled over a complex set of increases and transfers. Bonds, clerical raises, and contingency funds were allocated as departments faced shortages and looming payouts. A controversial salary boost for city staff drew scrutiny while several line items and authorizations were debated through the board and common council.

Fairfield restaurant robbed for sixty dollars

A Fairfield eatery on Brester Street was robbed last night at 3 o clock. A store note indicates cash taken was about sixty dollars and the assailant fled before officers arrived.

Unclear Meeting Locations Across City Streets

Fragmentary OCR lists scattered place names and addresses including avenues and streets but provides no coherent event or outcome. The text mentions multiple individuals and locations such as Madorn Wandarant and 164 State atracs, with monetary reference to 40 Miata atreat, yet no verifiable context or dates emerge.

Tieway Camp Madorn Wandarant of America Atracs Howart Nathanial Whieshyr Bread Street

Ku Klux Letter Publicity Stunt Draws Coolidge Critique

Washington action on HL Clarke former Ku Klux Klan official sending a letter to President Coolidge before its White House presentation drew criticism from a Coolidge spokesman who said such letters serve publicity rather than executive consideration. Clarke offered Klan services to address alleged evils and urged public remedies.

Titine Melton Lirmin Jones Flr Senaty Commerce Coolidge Hiram Jeprson War Department Philippines Ureview Eriti FE. V. Chrke Ku Klux Klan White House Washington Clarke Ku Klux Kin Mane Wilte House Cooldge Edgar Puller

Player dies from six week old injury in game

Syracuse, N. Y. Dec. 23 Mor ris Rutkoti, 21, died today from injuries suffered six weeks ago in a typihal game. Ligumanis in one leg torn when tackled. Other players bandaged the due and he continued in the gamma. Then blood poisoning developed.

Syracuse Morris Rutkoti Ligumanis

Police Heads and Auto Dealers Meet on Weekend Car Sales

State dealers association seeks to restrict weekend car sales via an order preventing dealer plate operations from Saturday noon to Monday morning. Police chiefs will discuss the rule at a January meeting, while buyers face inability to use cars bought on weekends without proper private plates. George A. Shomwood, president, calls the policy a tamper to sales and cites additional dealer concerns.

Saley George A. Shomwood State Dealers Organization

China Refuses to Pay Boxer Indemnity in Gold

Peking Dec 28 China today reaffirms its stand against payment of the Boxer indemnity in gold as demanded by France and insists on payment in French currency Me Wellington Kee, foreign initiator, replies for his government to the collective notes of eight powers to adjust the protocol of 1901. He says fluctuations of exchange cannot justify a new interpretation or a radical change in payment mode. The ministers’ reply traces the protocol history and the 1905 arrangement allowing each power its own payment method. Police chiefs will meet across the state to discuss crime suppression and related issues.

Peking China Preas.j France Wellington Kee Chin

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