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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1923

Page

5

Ansonia Police Raid Home Early Sunday Morning

Ansonia police raid resulted in multiple arrests after a Sunday morning operation. Individuals charged included a Martin woman and Trena Skinner with five men named M Taznick FE Gunja C A Bailey Joercewich and Rice. They pleaded guilty to frequenting and were fined. Additional fines were imposed on local proprietor Nokhtuk for gambling equipment and on Michael Kurkewich for unlawful milk bottle use. Robert Renfre paid a fine after refusing to pay for a lunch meal.

Ansonia Ali Martin Robert Sic Clein BR. L. Munger Martin Trena Skinner M. Taznick FE. Gunja C. A. Bailey J Oercewich Rice AeSmnnd Nokhtuk Star Street Michael Kurkewich Robert Renfre Steve

Attempted Robbery At Danbury Furniture Store

Police report an unsuccessful late night burglary at Corne linus Delury’s furniture store, 115 Main street near City hall. A rear door was forced, would be burglars tried to unscrew safe hinge ornaments, hoping the doors would drop when knobs came off.

Pdanbury Cornelinus Delury Main Street Eek IY

Post Road Closing Measure Voted Down in New Milford

A town meeting rejected a proposal to close the old post road over Town Hill isolating the local institution from public view. The measure aimed to sequester the school on the hilltop from public observation, drawing strong opposition at the gathering.

New Milford Feb Town Hill

Coal Shortage Hits Danbury City With 1000 Tons On Hand

Danbury officials report only 1000 tons of coal in the city with about half hard coal and a tightening soft coal supply. State police say shipments are delayed at Maybrook and other transfer terminals, risking factory curtailments if orders do not arrive soon.

Danbury Maybrook, N

Meeting Postponed in Fairfield Finance Board Session

The Fairfield Finance Board’s regular monthly meeting, set for today, is postponed to next Tuesday at o'clock due to the absence of several members. Officials expect about 70 matters of importance to be considered. An aside notes cold storage was used by Francis Bacon in 1626 to preserve food, which led to illness and death.

Fairfield Francis Bacon

Jackson Home in Danbury Wrecked by Fire

In Danbury on February 6 the home of Mrs. Andrew Jackson Sr. in Great Plain district was totally destroyed after an oil heater exploded setting the second story blaze. Seven family members escaped with only the clothes they wore, the house valued at about $2,000 and no insurance. Neighbors provided care for them that night.

Danbury Andrew Jackson Great Plain District Mewberg

Italy arrests communists in large numbers

Italian authorities continue mass arrests of communists on charges of plotting against the state. In Ascoli Piceno province 297 people were rounded up, including former mayors, lawyers, and professors. Unlike 1920, when Malatesta was freed under pressure, officials move quickly without protests.

Bankers Press For Right To Establish Branches In State

Hartford editorial notes bankers seeking permission to operate branches or departments in towns to receive and pay deposits, despite opposition led by Senator John N. Brooks. Bank officers argued branches would extend service, not harm rivals, and that state officials would regulate ownership. The debate covered public convenience, home building funding, and the role of the banking commissioner in authorizing branch operations.

Hartford Connecticut Committee On Banks of the General Assembly John N. Brooks Torringta Brooks Samuel M. Hawley Bridgeport Savings Bank Edwin Hunt Waterbury Connecticut Savings Bank Association P. Leroy Harwood New London Harwood Mutual Savings Banks Savings Bank Bis Edwin Hunt Jie Mr Hunt Bridgeport Myr Fawley Hawley Pridgeport Savings Bank Saridgeport Tanly Mutual Savings Bank Lrge Boyce Seymour Trust Company Senator Brooks Hlet WW. Peek Stratford Trust Company Frederick Chamberlain New Britain

Mother Conducting Search For Missing Daughter In Bridgeport

A mother in Bridgeport conducts a search for her daughter Ivy Sherwood Dorso who has been missing for twelve years. Police and the bureau of Missing Persons have found no information. The mother, Mrs Co F Harmon of 164 Huntington Street Brooklyn asks help to locate her daughter.

Bridgeport Ivy Sherwood Dorso Bureau of Missing Persons Co. FP. Harmon Huntington Street Brooklyn N. Y

Drive for lower coal prices urged by Massachusetts official

Boston Feb 6 James J Phe lan emergency fuel administrator for Massachusetts announced he will ask coal dealers to reduce prices to consumers when feasible for later deliveries. He said coal shipments are approaching normal with 4428 anthracite cars entering New England daily in early February and Massachusetts receiving 52 percent. At this rate total shipments by rail and water could reach about 690000 tons monthly for the region.

Boston James J. Phelan Massachusetts Jie New England

Fairfield Church and Club Propose Roger Sherman Field Development

At a Men’s Club meeting of the First Church of Christ Fairfield plans for special development of the Roger Sherman athletic field were approved to promote town sports. A banquet is set for four weeks hence with committees named for arrangements. Speakers from Norwalk and growers group expected. about 100 seats likely. Despite bad weather, many attended.

Fairfield Roger Sherman First Church of Christ Trent Norwalk William I Y

Arm s Company Mid Winter Banquet Carried By Seaside Club

Over 150 delegates division heads and foremen attended the mid winter banquet of the Emington Arms Company Inc at the Seaside Club. The event featured remarks by Vice President Kervis Williams and a committee led by LL. Hoohemann and J. H. Chasmar with W. Ashcroft and W. Cairns among others.

Emington Arms Company, Inc. A Kervis Williams Toustain Ake Aisht Renwicks Det Ot. Buritenell Raneral Walgq War Magers Lad. Hermann W. Bairquad Ashcroft LL. hooHemanrann Chiremany J. HL. Chasmar W. T Ashcroft VW. H. Cairns Dietrich I. Bradstreet AL. Iponee N. Evans Ch. P. White Dd. I. Gratn William Skinner

Airships Race to Aid Injured Youth on Beaver Island

On Beaver Island in Northern Lake Michigan a Chicago youth named Jasae Cole lay near death after a skull fracture. Airplane units of the U S Army Air Service rushed north from Chicago district headquarters following an appeal from Rudolph Fick, a cousin, as rescuers battled ice floes and poor weather delaying aid.

Chicago Lumber Emity Beaver Island

Former Speaker Walsh Endorses Nephew for Bridgeport Post

Ty Telegram correspondent reports Walsh, visiting Bridgeport, publicly backs his nephew Willie de Bedely for a judgeship in Bridgeport. Greenwich senator Dugmes confirms judiciary committee resolutions will be scheduled for a hearing next Wednesday amid party tensions and bridgeport court discussions.

Bridgeport Willie de Bedeley Dugmes Afeusd Greenwich

Alleged Kiss Burglar Bound Over for Superior Court

In New Haven, Onofrio, labeled the alleged kiss burglar, was bound over to the Superior Court in bonds of 5000 after several women testified he mistreated them on the street. Assistant City Attorney Farley said more than 100 complaints had been made against Quofric, who was arrested last week after a dash through the city. The court found probable cause on four counts of larceny and four counts of assault.

NEW Havin Web Alon Onofrio Farley Mane Quofric Sheety The Cour Lereney Ae Gault

Simple Way To Take Off Fat Pills and Scams

A garbled ad touts pills for rapid fat loss and a “transaction” at an address in Delinit. It claims easy weight reduction with “Marmol Pregeription Tablets” and urges readers to follow instructions and sign up. The text appears as a junk advertisement with no verifiable details or safe guidance.

Clapton Mats Ford Goa Martiola Prienula Ao

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