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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1923

Page

2

Radio Programs Summary from Early to Prime Time

Radio listings from Bs-Wiz Westinghouse Newark and stations WOR KDKA WEAF Buoy a dense schedule featuring music, talks, and lectures. Notable items include concerts by Paulie Spivack Lucile Collette Grace Fisher Muriel Winthrop and the Cambrian Minstrels plus educational talks on electrical safety and the care of appliances. Programs also present stock market news weather reports and various cultural features with multiple orchestral and vocal performances across 1360 400 and 360 meter bands.

Westinghouse Electric & Mfg Newark P. m Paulie Spivack Soprand Birt Love Divine Joring Grace Isabel Colbron Women’s Wear Daily J. H. Tre Cas National Board of Fire Odysseuns Troy Padraic Bertha Brainard U. S. Navy Navy Band WGY General Electric Go Schenectady U. S Naval Observatory Priscila Opm Cambrian Maio Cambrian ‘Minstrels James Hogan Wit Turnbull Wilts Walter Melcher George Andrews Iweater Cambrian George Pope William Branton M. Warrath Charles Piadish Cambrian Minstrels Epee Dr. Crane Newark Lundsay_ Call Muriel Winthrop St. James Episcopal Church Madrisal Irris Atia Carmen Bizet Curran Crist Pisare Mozart Yeiclo Bassett Boy Scouts of America Bennie’ Hyde American Museum Natural ‘History Grace Fisher The Carrollial New York Lawton Mackall Charles Wold Schubert Apollo Quartet Lucky Jim Parks Westinghouse Electric & Mfg Co Pittsburgh Games Theatre Fifth Ave Pittsburgh Bee New York Stock Exchange United States Washington, D.C National Board of Fire Underwriters Elinor Barton Joseph Morne Vitteburgh Wome Harriet Webster Joseph Thorne Co Pittaburgh Stiquetta Pittsburgh Public Schools Irene McDermott A. Goldstein O. D Pitt Optical Vo Usinbad

Anderson Fails to Appear Pleads Illness in Probe

New York district attorney investigations into anti saloon league ties include William F. Anderson state superintendent signaling illness to avoid questioning. Conflicting reports say a severe cold or mental strain kept him from attending, with corroborating notes from his secretary and a Yonkers home visit. The case also involves Rev. David James Burrell traveling from Madison New Jersey to be questioned about league affairs.

New York, Pt Willian TF. Anderson Anti-Saloon League District Attorney's Office Pecora Iness Peccora David James Burrell League Madison N. J Flarble Collegiate Burrell Anderson Binghamton Wdgey Y. Brackett Yonkers Joan

Physicians Seek New Quarters for Proposed Professional Building

Negotiations for a new medical professional building at Broad and Gilbert streets begin as physicians at 81 Lafayette street face eviction on April 1. Rivkin, manager of the old Professional Building, declines comment on the verbal vacate notice. Owners weigh converting the Lafayette building while PP Benham, owner of Broad street site, backs plans for a modern facility for the medical fraternity.

Broad and Gilbert Streets Lafayette Street Rivkin N. Benham Broad Street

Meetings Tonight in Bridgeport Fraternal Groups

A long list of fraternal and civic organizations in Bridgeport announces meeting locations and times. Entries include lodges, orders, clubs, and charitable groups at multiple streets and addresses such as Main Street, Broad Street, State Street, and 1025 Alain Street, with various active societies like the Knights, Maccabees, OTO, and others.

Arlen Soviety Bridgeport Medical Association Nwa Institute of Sinance Misoy Bridgeport State Armory Auiintleeleb Y. WG Main Iateny Council Mithuva Lodge Waller Place St. Joseph‘s SE Joseph's Convent Schovol Madison Yen Weomen Republican Club Union Avenue Guiding Star Commandery State Street Knights of the Maccabees Mast Main Street Doric Lodge Flang A. M Housatonic Avenue Seaview Lodge J. O. DB St. George Stratford Avenue Order of de Moloy Masonic Temple

Lisyt Second Rhapsed TAszt Recital by Al Anderson

A fragmented program lists mezzo soprano Al Anderson performing pieces including Mendelssohn Arne's Song and Grieg Cradle Song. The entry hints at a recital titled On What Song and selections such as Love Thee and O More Glimpse with a 3390 p m time reference.

Lisyt al Anderson Mezko Mendelssohn Arne Grieg 2Cronfahl

Immigration Bill Approved Would Block Japanese and European Influx

Washington news reports the House Immigration Committee approved a permanent restriction act plan to block Japanese immigration and cut European quotas. The bill bases quotas on the 1890 census, aiming to boost northern and western European admissions while reducing southern and eastern European as exemplified by Germany and Italy quota shifts.

Europe Japan Washington House Immigration Committee United States Johnson Near East Italy Germany Great Britain France Religum Scandinavian Poland Russia Balkan States

Washington Ledger: Senate Passes Armenian Aid Bill and Cuba Cession Talks

The Senate sent to the House a bill admitting up to 25,000 Armenian orphans through June 9, 1924. Senator Pomerene urged Harding to press Cuba for cession of the Isle of Pines. Senator Watson predicted a unanimous Harding renomination. The Central American conference will sign a treaty in plenary sessions. Wadleigh noted coal stock gains after the miners’ strike. Mondell questioned rural credits timing before March adjournment. Immigration quotas might move to 2 percent of 1890 foreign-born totals, down from 3 percent of 1910 totals.

Senate House United States Pomerene Ohio Harding Cuba Isle of Pines Watson Repubiican Indiana Wadleigsh Congress Representative Mondell Wyoming House Immigration Committee

Council Overrides Mayor Atwater Veto on City Measures

The council, in a session continuing from page one, overrides Mayor Atwater's veto on purchasing Soldiers Field in Salem streets. Aldermen push through parking rule changes, eight hour worklaw for city staff, and police budget curbs. Debate touches on fire department staffing and a rejected bid to abolish the paving and sewer commission.

G. O. BP Costello William Wf. Brady Thire Tield Salem Strees Atwater Lavery

Everyman's Bible Class Dinner At First Baptist

The Everyman's Bible class drew a larger crowd than before for last night’s supper at First Baptist Church. Rav. Thomas Balgsi gave the main address praising similar classes. entertainment followed with Phillips and Collinge quartet, solos by Beans and Colinge, and a short talk by Rev. Leo J. Tuck. W. C. Florian presided with Northcott assisting.

First Baptist Church Thomas Balgsi Theodore Philips Charles’ Collinge Charles van Synce William Coe James Spaine William Duff Stanley Beans Leo J. Tuck W. C. Florian Northcott M.C. Ayleg Community Singing

Congdon Post Plans Immediate Home Expansion

Commander Charles H. Sprague was empowered by a unanimous vote of Congdon post No. 11 to form a committee to plan an addition to the post quarters. The group will oversee erection and financing. Adjutant William M. McNulty reported on Stamford county meeting and a March banquet for Legionnaires in the county.

Charles H. Sprague Harry W. Congdon American Legion William M. McNulty Stamford

Harding Will Be 1924 Candidate

Publican leaders contend this targets the Indiana Senator’s possible 1924 bid. The move sparks dissension, seen as dethroning Watson and Curtis from leadership roles. It may aim to stifle Watson and Capper moves. Lodge clarifies he did not name Wadsworth or Lenroot as assistants. He salutes Curtis and Watson’s aid.

Harrison Watson Curtis Kansas Capper Lodge Wadsworth Lenroot Senate

Stamford Contractor Injured In Auto Crash

Stamford contractor Special i Sileg Flliett was injured tonight at the Post road near St Johns park when his car skidded on a snow bank and struck a trolley car. He was taken to Stamford hospital with a possible skull fracture and a broken leg as both vehicles suffered considerable damage.

Stamford Sileg Flliett Stamford Hospital St. John's Park

Fairfield County American Legion to Meet in Sherman Park

Special notice that the next Fairfield county American Legion posts will meet in Sherman Park area. No date set. City officials discuss board of appraisal and unfair sewer assessments. Abraham Levy seeks $100 cost for electric light pole connections on Lincoln and Madison avenues. Alderman Hogan argues for immediate action. Budget allocates $1800 for outside poor services in February. Various committee reports approved. Harrison Street extension hearing planned for February 29.

Dunigan Terry Place Keeler Avenue Thorne Street Penn Street Beechmont Avenue Wayne Street Seunaview Avenue Reservoir Sylvan Avenue Omega Street Waynee Street Laural Avenue Clermont Avenue Beechwood Avihue Dewey Street Mountain Grove Street Park Avenue Beech- Wood Park Gatman Street Tindley Street Grand Street Hogan Beech Bord of Education East Side High School Tfinanes Committee Cornell Annie McShane Red Emeneeger Board of Appriaise Canfield Avenue Wilson Fairfield Iyanne Abraham Levy Lincoln Avenue Madison Avenue Illuminating Company Levy Alderman Hogan New Hallen School North Eny Charities Department Anson Street Doherty Harrison Street Tpairfield Avenue State Street Wis

Man's life span shrinks with speed era says scientist

Paris report cites Danish professor Carl Fischer noting average lifespans dropped from 67 to 61 since 1914 as speed of travel accelerates. He warns automobil e and aviation will further shorten life to 40 to 45 within twenty years, urging exercise and caution against overwork and moral laxity.

Paris Carl Fisher French Academy of Sciences Fischer Europe Jésus Christ

Europe Alarmed as French Advance Shocks Germany

Berlin reports the French occupied Offenburg and Appenweier in Baden as Chancellor Cuno returns to Berlin. Hugo Stinnes backs Chancellor and warns of inevitable catastrophe with spreading scarlet fever and diphtheria among the population. Paris plans to coordinate rail and water traffic in the Ruhr and Rhineland with Allied forces to safeguard army movement and coal reparations, considering further penalties if Germany resists.

Sen Waser Millon Hugo Stinnes Cuno Jamré Stinnes Cupin Ray Berlin Associated Press Ruhr Offenburg Appenweiers Baden Fig Degeutta Payot Rhineland M. le Trocquer General Degoutte Ogdupas Jonal M. Coste Hiead Eeqnemic Germany

French offer two dollars for German girl's life

Berlin report says the French commander in Duesseldorf offered 100000 marks to the parents of the German girl killed by a French corporal. Dr Gruetzner, German provincial president, rejected the sum as an affront and advised legal action in German courts.

Berlin Associated Press Duesseldorf Grietanor

Murphy 10 Bring Case Before A A U

The article notes Murphy 10 filing a case with the A A U to oversee funds and term management of the school athletic association. Alumni plan to fund part of the salary for tech graduate Silayer. It cites large New York and Boston high schools with graduate managers, a model that has succeeded notably in Boston.

School Athletic Association Tech Silayer New York Bbston Bridgeport Boston

Jewelry Bandit Caught After Chase on Bowery

A New Haven rail road conductor filed a fare evasion charge against Penlin DiLeo of 49 Walter Street. Dilveo Wry was arrested and held in $23 bonds following the morning chase on Bowery.

Penlin DiLeo Walter Street New Haven Dilveo

Youth May Have Fractured Skull From Fist Fight

Henry Renz aged eighteen of 176 Thorm Street was taken to St. Vincent's Hospital in bewildered condition after a street fist fight on Charles Street. A blow to the back of the head prompted observation overnight for possible skull fracture. Renz and opponent Tesse Foley, eighteen of 31 Bronx Avenue, were arrested on assault charges with bond set at gad.

Henry Renz Thorm St. Vincent's Hospital Renz Fotey Gad

Should Try Grant and Manning Says Darien Churchman

New York February 5 A church columnist urges trial of Bishop Manning and Rev. Dr. Percy Grant over the Deity of Christ. Dr. Dumbell of St Luke’s claims Manning betrayed Christ and challenged him to declare his belief without ambiguity. The dispute centers on Jesus’s divinity and loyalty to Christ.

Grant Manning Darien JXEW York Lord Jesus Christ God Pumbell Dumbell Jesus

Three Men Charged With Gambling On Train

Three men alleged to have gambled on trains along the New Haven line for over a week were arrested from Train 59 heading to New York. Louis Maisel showing promoter, Hugh Willes actor of New York, and James C. Connella contractor of Hartford were seized and held on $200 bonds each for a City court hearing tomorrow morning.

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Musterole replaces mustard plasters for relief

Promises quick relief from sore throat bronchitis ton silitis croup stiff neck asthma neuralgia headache congestion pleurisy rheumatism lumbar pains and more without blistering. Sold in 35c and 65c jars and cubes as a cleaner stronger option.

Kelly Seeks Resignations of Four State Legion Officers

Stratford February report says State Legion Commander Edward Kelly asked resignations of four members of the State executive committee due to inactivity in Legion affairs. He denied a bonus for each month of service and urged support only if the $2,300,000 fund remains untouched. New slate named includes Edward Barlow as commander, Wayne Austin and Henry Wells as vice commanders, Tritz Holmgren as adjutant and Harald DeLacour as chaplain with Jack Wood sergeant at arms.

Stratford Stratford Legion Sterling Memorial Home State Legion Edward Kelly American Legion Hs Acton Legion Kelly General Assembly Neakly Sternin Edward Barlow Wayne Austin Henry Wells Tritz Holmgren Harald DeLacour

Engineers Prepare for Banquet and Meeting

The Engineers club expands as six new members are voted in at the Stratfield hotel. The annual meeting and banquet are set for Friday night there. One slate of officers named: Carl Dietz president, Arthur E. Keating vice president, A. T. Hannibal secretary, Charles Schmelz treasurer, A R Parker membership chair, Herbert B E Wells meetings chair.

Engineers’ Club Stratfield Hotel Louis Schwertie Byron Merwin Fred W. Beitner Eoward E. Aitkins W. Gibbs Carl Dietz Arthur E. Keating A. T. Hannibal Charles, . Schmelz A. R. Parker Herbert BE. Wells

Died WAGEN and Died Notice Fragments

Obituary notices from a 1923 Connecticut newspaper itemized multiple deaths with funeral details. Names include Joseph W Bergeon Mary Greta Gooby James R Penning Andrew Pollik Carl Schmid Benjamin J Creamer plus anniversaries and memorials for Mrs Sadie Healey Ghiotto and Mrs Mary West. Details cover ages, addresses, funeral times, church services, and interment locales.

Hartes Clark Clarences A. Clark Brooks Street St. Charles St. Michael’s Cemetery Gooby Mary Greta Goobys Edwin Q Sims Oak Gate Cemetery Derby Conn Penzue Joseph J. Penzue Hac Kossuth Street St Chasies’ Church St. Michael's Ceme Benjamin J. Creamer Williston Street St. John's Greek Catholic Church St. Michael's Schmaid Carl Schmid Frank Polke & Son State Street St. Joseph’s Church

Bereavement thanks to friends and organizations

We acknowledge with thanks the kindness of our relatives friends and neighbors during our recent bereavement for our wife and mother Victoria Lodge St George Employes T P Taylor Co Trim department Locamo bila Go and Platoon C Police Depart ment First Precinct for floral offerings Jamie Ennis and Family.

Tang Victoria Lodge St. George T. P. Taylor Co Trim Department Locamobila Platoon C. Police Department First Precinct Jamie Ennis

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