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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1924
Page
7
General Mark L Hersey will address the Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce luncheon Monday noon on the new U S military policy and its application to Bridgeport. He commands the First Coast Artillery district covering New England and Long Island and has served in the Philippines, at home, and in France. Reservations via the Chamber of Commerce.
The Masons of Bridgeport plan to contribute about 7300 to a fund for a hospital unit at the Mangonic home in Wallingford. The Connecticut Grand Lodge voted at its convention to assess each member five dollars. About 1500 members exist in Bridgeport.
Ezra F. Angel, 68, proprietor of the Eagleville Cotton corporation boarding house at Eagleville seven miles from Willimantic, died last night after taking poison. Dr. W. L. Higgins, medical examiner, said Angel admitted he did not care to live as business was poor. The mill, whose many employees patronized the boarding house, has been closed for three weeks.
Rev. William H. H. Gane longtime pastor of the Greenfield Congregational Church in Fairfield died in Willimantic after a lingering illness. His last pastorate was in Jewett City. Survived by his wife a son William Gane and daughter Pearl Putt. Funeral services and burial were held in Willimantic Thursday.
Connecticut Company issued new paper tickets to replace metal trolley tokens as fare remains 1 cent locally while 3 cents elsewhere. The token switch, authorized by Public Utilities Commission, paused statewide fare increase hearings though Bridgeport token sales continued at two for a cent and three for a cent elsewhere. Special tokens will cover first outbound rides on suburban lines and fast inbound trips within the city.
Professor Wilbur K. Gordy of Wartford warns against building a high school on South Main Street in West Dartford due to traffic noise and safety concerns. He urges locating schools on quieter outskirts where land is affordable, arguing it improves learning conditions and reduces need for late dismissal traffic control.
District agent K Barlow reports five horses were shot over the past three days amid severe starvation. On Thursday, Norse collapsed near Mill Bridge and Harbor, and early intakes involved Charles and others. Taylor of Lew Fairfield fined one dollar and costs with a suspended sentence after appearing in Justice court. Barlow stated the horses were starving to death.
A Mexican bandit abducted a Canadian and demanded a 200000 payoff. Reports say the incident occurred in a Mexico City area tied to Villa, with the suspect linked to the northern border to keep authorities alert. The victim’s family and authorities are seeking safe release and payment terms.
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