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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1923
Page
2
Trinity rector Rev. William Horace describes modernists as buying from spiritual bootleggers at a United Church forum. He frames innate modernist tendencies as a cultural turn within the church and critiques supporters of reform.
In a forum on church tumult Rev H S Whitehead assailed modernists and urged resignations over creed clashes. Rev William Day and others defended liberal views saying they would not teach magical Bible ideas to children while noting signs of spiritual life amid controversy.
Fundamentalists and modernists clash as three ministers defend progress and one calls it ignorance. Dr Potter predicts a newer great religion while Dr Straton argues biblical infallibility. Dr Guthrie warns against stagnation without pagan revival. Dr Grant urges church to engage broader reform. Dr Pere cautions bishops to enforce clear priestly authority.
The United States Shipping Board steamer Conejos sank in the Black Sea on Thursday. All hands—captain, six officers, and about thirty seamen—were lost. Relief efforts by American vessels arrived late as radios indicated no response before the ship went down amid violent gales.
A heavy snowstorm and cold snap shape New Year plans as Bridgeport residents prepare for a night of celebrations. Poll's Palace theater hosts a 12 act vaudeville bill with dinners and late trolley service.
Ten Negroes who barricaded a house in the Catcher community near Van Buren surrendered to Ozark National Guardsmen after white residents were warned of a potential riot following the Friday killing of Mrs. Robert Latimer. Guardsmen escorted others to Van Buren jail. Governor McRae ordered troops to scene. No further trouble expected. troops to Ozark station.
Washington reports the Federal Reserve board’s annual review shows 1923 output, spending, and savings higher than 1922. Employment remained near full, with rising factory earnings and agricultural production up about 900 million dollars. Retail trade expanded every month, department store sales climbed, and transportation improved as housing and autos faced strong demand.
Long before opening, drivers form a line at the State Department office to obtain 1824 markers. Only about 6,000 of 30,000 have been issued. 1928 markers won’t be recognized after midnight. Despite thousands of applicants, output is capped at about 600 today as workers process the test of markers. office hours run from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. today and will be closed tomorrow.
London report states Sir Esme Howard will replace Sir Auckland Geddes as ambassador to Washington. Howard has served as ambassador to Spain since 1915 and previously held posts in Sweden Switzerland and at various capitals. He was part of the British delegation at the Paris Peace Conference and once served as counsellor to the embassy in Washington.
Sir Auckland Geddes announces resignation from the British ambassadorship in Washington due to eye strain from diplomatic work. He will travel to the United States to bid farewell to American friends, then return to England for a long rest, with health guiding his future plans. His government duties end, but no urgent issues between Britain and the United States require his immediate return.
The Board of Home Missions and Church Extensions pledges to assume up to 20 000 of the Summerfield Street Baptist church debts with a target of 8 000 more. The church total is about 73 000, and builder Willem F. Charles holds a judgment against the church for foreclosure. Rev Charles A. Quigley was ousted two months ago amid extravagance and mismanagement charges. The foreclosure case moves to law day next May.
Reported injuries from two separate auto accidents with drivers Howard Adams and an unnamed owner sought. Julins Horney of 45 North Washington Avenue sustained scalp injuries and was treated at St Vince hospital. Robert F. Nevins of 030 Cureell Avenue was lightly injured but dazed.
News from St Paul Minnesota reports Virginia Gordon a 12 year old niece of Mrs Robert and Hineka died there after an accidental electric shock while bathing. The girl had visited Bridgeport recently and was killed when current grounded in bathwater.
The pope sent a blessing to actress Othea Antel who fell four steps at Polite Hartfort Connecticut. He delivered Rome letters and a rosary and a medal. Antel was selling magazines in her uptown apartment when the incident occurred.
Representative Garner of Texas declares an organized conspiracy to pressure senators and representatives to back the Mellon tax bill before lawmakers study its provisions. He cites identical telegraph and letter wording as evidence, describing predatory interests using propaganda to coerce Congress.
An oceanographic cruise begun November 19 from New London to San Diego ended with the Guide vessel and crew reporting valuable data. Captain J F Luce noted the sounding devices yielded first complete measurements along the route. The expedition logged a 4400 fathoms wire depth, recorded water temperatures, and collected ocean samples to be sent to Washington for hydrographic analysis.
Local news items report a mysterious runaway wife killed near Fausino New Jersey by her husband Prank Madej, with details of family jewels and four children. Mixed scenes include auto accidents, arrests in Shelton and Willimantic, and political mentions from Governor Completon and Amb Kellogg.
Frank Mader admits remorse and states he did not kill Revel. The affidavit notes his spouse fled the home with four children, detailing prior family turmoil and alleged involvement of other parties in the incident. The report outlines police findings and legal implications.
Frank Mader 32, plagued by tuberculosis and a death premonition, killed his wife Josephine 33 outside Passaic. He shot her as she walked with her lover Constance Gromadski 34, in Garfield New Jersey. Mader confessed to Garfield authorities and awaits first degree murder trial with possible death penalty. Four children left behind under temporary protection of Garfield residents after clergy appeals. See continued on page two.
Nick Bope of 297 Marlon Street fought back when an armed man stepped from behind a tree on Madison Avenue and Lincoln Avenue at midnight demanding money. Bope punched the attacker, who then struck Bope before fleeing empty handed as police searched the area. Bope was treated for head and facial injuries at the district attorney’s office.
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