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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 09, 1923

Page

2

Legislature Wraps Busy Local Session in Hartford

The Connecticut legislature reports a flurry of local business including town and Borough court judge elections and Tolga na and New London County commissioners. Public health and safety committee reviews five chiropractic bills while judiciary examines party primary and caucus law changes amid New Haven enrollment disputes. Absentee voting proposals face constitutional hurdles but could be referred to constitutional amendments committee if needed.

Hartford Tolgana New London Judiciary Committee Democratic Party New Haven Khusman House Committee

Obituaries and Funeral Notices from City Names

Multiple death notices and funeral announcements dated Feb 1923 listing names such as Frank Caruso Charles L Coats Helen Irene Day John Fekete Annie Oertic Natalie Guzzi Altha Hubbell Leo Albert Moriarty Katherine Monahan Charles Miller Ann Augusta Moore Elizabeth Reilly Henry Schroeder Martha Wolpotwitz with addresses and interment details across Saint Michael s cemetery Lakeview and other local cemeteries.

Tuwers Autuma Street Lakeview Cemetery Day Lakeville Conn Hllen Irene Charles Day Fekete John Fekete Frank Polke & Son State Street Mountain Grove Vertle Biddletown Tuessoey Annie Oertic Coatead L. Dennis Gorhele Avenue St. Suebaet’s Morarcfy Patrick Aten Moriarty Summer Street Sacred Heart Church St Michael's Ce Monahan Katherine,McKiernan Edward Joseph Heaphy St Augustine's St S Michael's Miller Charles F. Miller Charles Street Ann Augusta Georga Moore Bunnell Street Schroeder Jewssh jMemones New York City Henry Schroeder Fadraela Charles Fa Anortilary Westport Oak Lawn Cemetery Epee Wolpowitz Martha Helens Woltowitz Daugher Henretta John Woltowitz North Avenue

Radio Programs Across Stations Feature Extensive Evening Schedule

Broad listing shows WJZ WEAF WGY and KDKA broadcasting a full evening lineup with classical concerts, recitals, readings, and news. Notable items include performances by Arthur Jones Gertrude Leshr Beth Tra kis and Joseph Adamai, plus weather forecasts stock quotes and literary readings from Ward and Hubbard.

Bamberger @ vor Nowark Gertrude’ Loehr Rutherford Magle Stac Ae Mulder Gould Vilon Mternal Pirollt & m Mark Rain Phoebe Ann Scott Beth Tra~kis Robin Font Cadman Penn

Bridgeport Elections Questioned as Illegal Since 1921

Hartford telegraph reports Bridgeport voting conduct questioned by House judiciary head John Buckley. Buckley cites 1921 public act placing selectmen in charge of voting machines, while Challenger seeks a reform bill to curb tampering and impose penalties.

Bridgeport House Buckley Hartford John Bucksby Judiciary Committee Howard & Challenger Challenger Merk Voting Machine Commission Bo Buch Commission Challengwer

Washington Highlights from the 67th Congress Session

Summary of actions including the Administra tion bill to consolidate diplomatic services the Farm Loan boards loan total of 224 million and 74 thousand loans the grave opening in Brooklyn to check for crown jewels orders from War department on the Angelan jewels and Harding criticism by Senator Hayr laon the river and harbor funding 68.58 million and more.

House Farm Loan Board Congress Brooklyn War Department Harding Hayrlaon Misssissippi Senate Budget Bureau Senate Agriculture Committee United States Costa Rica

Spargo Opposes More Police as Budget Battles Heat Up

The Spargo faction argues against increased police staffing amid a contentious Board of Apportionment session. Officials dispute fire and public works costs, with Coughlin and Clark clashing over cinders and truck capacities while Police President Calhoun defends a $668 547 requisition including repairs, signals, and five new motorcycles to boost department efficiency.

Clark Lst Maintenace Fire Department Salane George M Coughlin George B Clark Cark Coughlin Waa Holmes Clark Gard Arthur Brown Philo Calhoun John C Stanley Clayton L. Smith Police Commission Polee Stanley MacDonald Calhoun Ior Eltyr Atu Bridgeport New Haven Hartford Spargo

Whiskey Pirates Seize Truckload of Alcohol

Five robbers kidnapped a truck driver and seized a motor truck carrying 2,000 quarts of alcohol in Manhattan. Police recovered the vehicle in a Mulberry Street garage, and the loot was not retained. The daylight robbery occurred on Warren Street near the whiskey curb as workers were at lunch.

New York Mulberry Street

Park budget debates over tree wardens golf course and park improvements

City officials discuss park department funding including salaries for Deputy Tree Warden William Cliffe, golf course labor at Beardsley park, a \$2,000 bathhouse charge, a \$25,000 annual request for three years for tree beetle control, and plans to extend breakwater and curb erosion at local islands while considering a park road on the Pearsall estate and court provisions for Edgworth and Brewster streets.

Spargo Calhoun George M. Eames Park Department William Cliffe Eames Saleitea Cliffe M. Eames Park Board Beardsley Park Games Hames Seaside Beaside Park Heetle Geta Chiffe Treas Sutch Fryerweather Island Steeplechase Island Fairehild Memorial Park Pearsall Edgworth Brewater Streets

State to Acquire Adjacent Houses for Library Lawn Expansion

Hartford reports Governor Templeton recommends buying two brick tenement houses adjoining the State Library on Capitol avenue for 54000. After demolition the lawn would extend to Oak street, balancing the east end of the library with Lafayette street while the buildings house state departments in the interim. Comptroller Salmon plans to present the proposal to appropriations committees soon, aiming to authorize purchase and funding.

Hartford Templeton State Library Capitol Avenue Frederick M. Salmon Oakstreet Lafayette Street Department of the State Government Balmsn

Woman Slips on Ice in Front of Truck on Washington Ave

Mrs Susan E Sailer of Washington Avenue slipped on ice on Washington avenue near Park avenue and was dragged several feet by a Mitchell Dairy truck driven by Stephen Wood. She suffered fractures to her right arm probable fracture of the merit leg and head cuts. Taken to Badgerport hospital in serious yet not critical condition.

Washington Avenue Park Avenue Susan E Sailer Mitchell Dairy Company Stephen Wood Howard Avenue

Local Meeting Notices From Bridgeport Papers

Public meeting notices list various groups and locations in Bridgeport including council branches, unions, lodges, and organizations. Listings reference addresses such as 181 State Street 1025 Main Street and 229 Gilbert Street with no fixed times given for tonight.

Golden Ball Council Amencar Insurance Union State Street Pyramid Patrol Masonic Temple Bridgeport Council America Joseph Dowdall K. of P Asehar Lodge Ay Imple Arcanum Lodge Broad Stret Women's Christian Tempreance Union Gilbert Street Machinists Street Union Main Harmony Rebekah Lodge State Main Streets

Congressman Henry Osborne Dies in Los Angeles at 74

California congressman Henry Osborne of the Tenth District died at his home in Los Angeles after weeks of failing health. He was 74 and had served in Congress for many years. The report notes his long public career and his health decline leading to his death. The notice ends with a separate advertisement blurb for Winter Mountain Cream cake frosting flavoring options.

Los Angeles Henry Osborne California

German Money Printed at Many Mills in Germany

Berlin reports that thirty three printing presses and twelve paper mills are busy supplying the new currency. The 45,000,000,000 mark issue will rise daily output by 15,000,000,000 marks with 125,000,000,000 marks entering circulation each day by month end.

Berlin Feb Associated Press Germany

Brooks Opposes Branch Banks Bill in Mutual Savings Fight

Hartford Feb 3 The banks committee will report unfavorably on a measure allowing mutual savings banks to open outside departments for deposits The move is led by Senator John N Brooks Torrington head of the Brooks bank and chairman The committee favors the anti branch bank position with support from several members and no minority report expected

Hartford Committee On Banks Mutual Savings Banks John N. Brooks Torrington Brooks Bank Brooks J Behre New Canaan Senate Ethies Thompson West Haven Tracy Canaan Bradley Westport Peck Hast Haddam Kingsbury Coventry Dupont Voluntown Hoyt Darien Nash Norwalk Hutchins Pomfret Boardman Rocky Hill Cummings Vernon

Prescription A-2851 for GOAT and RHEUMATISM

An advert describes Prescription A-2851 as a variable remedy for goat and rheumatism, offering quick relief from rheumatic pains. Sold by druggists in Nguidor pill form. Manufactured by Eimer and Amend, third through eleventh street, New York.

Eimer& Amend Third Avenue 11Th 1Th Street New York

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