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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1923

Page

4

Eyesight not cause of state auto accidents

A department investigation in Connecticut finds only 2.5 percent of drivers in accidents show eye trouble, with 71.5 percent excellent vision and 18 percent average. A test on color discernment shows all subjects correctly identified colors. Officials attribute grade crossing and other accidents to carelessness rather than visual defects.

Connecict Department of Imatev Vehicles Qyenarment Camtel Wilita Commissioner's Office

Vital statistics births and marriages reported in city records

Births listed include a daughter for Vrang on Fe and Maria and Crevant Milano on Wheeler Avenue, a son for Angelo ara Forturi Messina on Main Street, a son for Jan S7 Antonio and Blanche fesina on Reilly Street, and a daughter for Charles and Ada Breet on Engie Wood Avenue. Marriages show Kajetan Wialbet and Vieronica Wrukus at Columbia Court and Park Terrace, Joseph Kukaly and Anna Balus at Boswick Avenue, Charles and J Makwra at Barnum Avenue with Lacey Ola Tucker, and Werman Hochler with Hazel D Jayne at Hewitt Street and Cottage Street.

Vrang Rose Giner Maria Milano Wheeler Avenue Angelo Ara Forturi Messina Main Street Antonio Blanche Fesina Reilly Street Peb Charles Ada Breet Engiewood Avenue Dicenses Kajetan Wialbet Columbia Court Vieronica Wrukus Park Terrace Joseph Kukaly Boswick Avenue Anna Balus Colorado Avenue Charles and J. Makwra Barnum Avenue Lacey Ola Tucker Werman MM Hochler Tas Hewitt Street Hazel D. Jayne Cottage Sttert Clinton

U.S. World Influence Tied to Staying Out of League

Senator Frank Brandegee of Connecticut argues in the Senate that the United States wields supreme global influence by remaining outside the League of Nations, countering Borah and Caraway who say U S policy would be tied to collective decisions. He cites Versailles and warns against universal consent crippling U S power. Caraway questions the actual impact of American influence amid European upheaval.

U.S Sen Brandegee League Caraway Ghorgh Borah Great Britain United States Hiurope England Tingland Europe Brandegea League of Nations League Dan U. S Brandesco Voice of America Fornt Brandeges Harding Connecticut Brandegre Hughes Truidling Idaho Tinghes Prandeges Wilson

Majestic Theater Extends Stock Plays One Week

In response to many requests the Majestic Theater will continue dramatic stock productions for another week with reduced prices. Col James Thratcher reports hundreds protested the planned closure and Poli agrees to a one week extension. Next week’s show is The Sheik's Love. if it underperforms, moving pictures may replace stock.

Poli Majestic Theater Majestic James Thratcher

Crushed Barber Chair Incident in Missouri Capitol

A noisy incident in the Missouri Capitol recounts a barber chair collapse injuring a patron. The report mentions Governor Hyde and House members amid turmoil over a faulty chair and a failed shave, leaving witnesses shocked and in disbelief.

London to Paris flights fitted with taximeters

Report notes planes operating between London and Paris are equipped with taximeters to show fare costs. Passengers are advised to monitor the meters to avoid confusion or anxiety during the journey.

London Paris

Clown Protest Sparks Latvian Police Action

Litvian police detained Nipsis and Lipsi after a circus performance as officials accuse the clowns of anti-government chatter. In London a resident found a bundle with 84 small tubes, each containing deadly germs, traced to a germ source and lab lifer. A separate report notes Thomas J. Fortanan catching a seaweed mass at a pier containing a lump of metal believed to be gold.

Riga Litvia Nipsis and Lipsi Germsen London Ingland Thomas J. Fortanan

Obituary notices from Ansonia honor George H Maynard and locals

The Ansonia newspaper lists funeral details for George H Maynard of 423 Main Street who died Sunday, with interment planned in Warriors New York on arrival. It also records multiple obituaries including Joseph J Pengue burial, Hannah Gilroy and Lorania M Whaley deaths, Catherine Golas age 42, Harvan Gilroy, and Charles S Mier with funeral plans and cemetery burials noted.

George H. Maynard Ansonia Main Street Warriors New York

Bandits Beat Brooklyn Clothing Maker in Robbery

In New York a Brooklyn clothing manufacturer was severely beaten and robbed by two assailants. The incident occurred as the victim was paying payroll for the day, with authorities noting the attackers used iron objects. Police are pursuing leads in this robbery case.

New York Elig Saper Brooklyn

Three Prominent Business Men Build Homes in Spring Plans

Three fine houses for prominent men are in course of construction or planning for spring. Park Avenue Residence for Chris Donohue, 41 by 37 feet, stone brick and stucco in Italian villa style with red Spanish tile, 10 rooms heated by steam. New Pierce Home at Brooklawn Park for Bradford P.D. Piaved on Archi tect B. G. Southey plan English stucco half timber exterior, spacious first floor, garage entry, vapor heating, brass pipes. ground broken on Kossuth Street for a Marsh Brothers trame house for George M. Coughlan, 25 by 41 feet, 12 rooms, steam heat, fireplace, tiled baths.

Park Avenue P. Levard Pederson Chris Donohue Pierce Thomas Stewart Charles EB Chatencauft R. T Rock John Way W. W. Galeco, Inc Kossuth Street Marsh Brothers Company George M. Cough

Republican clubs plan Pinochle battle entry

Republican clubs plan a yearly pinochle contest with nine clubs enrolled. The first games start Tuesday February 13 with weekly sessions toward spring. Three prizes for clubs and three for players will be awarded based on accumulated scores. John Cauldwell elected contest chairman with W F Kilpatrick secretary. Louis Gernerts as assurer.

John W. F F. D. Kilpatrick Ag Eng Louis Gernerts

Funeral Service Held in Westport for War Veteran

Westport special edition reports the funeral of William Albin Civil, a Civil War veteran and Mason, held this afternoon from his Clin ton Avenue home with Rev. Clifford W. Hutchins officiating. Albin served in the Second Connecticut Heavy Artillery, rose to corporal, and acted as regimental color bearer before discharge. He was twice wounded in Civil War engagements and is survived by his wife, a daughter Mrs. Irvingstone of Westport, and a brother Frank Algin of Georgetown. Burial followed at Willowbrook Cemetery.

Westport Wiliam Albin Clinton Avenue Clifford W. Hutchins Seconda Connecticut Heavy Artillery Irvingstone Frank Algin Cgeorgetown Willowbrook Cemetery

A Simple Way To Remove Dandruff

A vintage advertisement claims a simple method to remove dandruff using four ounces of liquid argon rubbed into the scalp at night. The ad promises complete dissolution of dandruff by morning with repeated use, resulting in a glossy and soft scalp.

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