Pleasure Beach creditors face tiny dividends in wind-up
The Pleasure Beach receivership, run by Edmund S. Wolff, will yield little to creditors with claims totaling about 450000. Only about 10000 remains from resort asset sales after expenses and counsel fees, and no significant dividends are expected. Local firms hold most claims amid delays over fee approvals and ongoing receiver costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tha
Ingersoll Engineering
Edmund S. Wolff
Charles Martin
New Haven
Wolfe
Focal Firma
Kelly and Martin Tire
Death of C. H. Van Buren Widely Known Salesman
Word came of the death in New York City of Charles H. Van Buren a well known drug traveling salesman who has visited Bridgeport for years. Funeral set for tomorrow at 1 30 in the afternoon. Van Buren left a wide circle of Bridgeport friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. van Buren
West 111Th
New York City
Deaths and Funerals Plague City Notices Across Dates
A flood of obituary notices from February 1923 to February 1928 lists individuals such as Nate Rapp James Tierney John Bowen Harry A Allen Leonardo Di Menno Veronica Basca Marcus B Warner and a public notice from Geo I Ingham. Funeral times range from Feb 15 to Feb 17 with services at St Michael's St Augustine's and Lakeview cemetery. The notices come from local undertaking parlors and churches detailing addresses and burial arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rapp
Nate
Wiliam
Tapp
Charpel
Walker and Banks
Wairfield
I Surial
Lakeview
Tlerney
James Tierney
Siston Street
St. Augustine
St. Michael's Cemetery
Rowen
John Bowen
Scott & Redgate
Golden Hill Street
Sipa. Sa
St. Charles
Allen
Harry A. Allen
Meral
Main Street
St. Augestine’s
St. Michasl
Dle Menno
Thia Ay
Leonardo di Menno
Wilmot Avenue
O’cock
U. m
Argi
Holy Rosary R. C
St. Michael's
Basca
Veronica Basca
Huntington Road
Lakeview Cemetery
Radio Programs and Concert Schedule Across Stations
Readable radio listing shows scheduled music, weather, stock updates, and talks across multiple stations including WOR WEAF and KDKA. It features Chopin piano solos, Brahms arias, Scandinavian songs, lectures on plant diseases, and a variety of orchestral and vocal performances with noted artists and venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wey
General Electric Co
Schenectady
N. Y
U. S. Naval Observatory
Noose
Jessie G.cole
New York State
Chopin
Nicolaas Groeneveld “Meyer
Suzanne
Nicolaas Groeneveld Meyer
Brahma
Meine Koenigin
Cato Moy
KDKA
Westinghouse, Electric & Mfg. Co
Pittsburgh
Cameo Motion Picture Theatre
United States Public Health Service
Washington, D. C
New York Stock Exchange
National Stockman and Farmer
Armsers
Washinton
Westineherry
G. I. Leonardino
Arthur Brown
Grace Holloway
Sullivan
Waust
Vannan
Gerbel
Senate Fails to Vote on British Debt Funding Bill
The Senate failed to reach a vote on the British debt funding bill and cancelled tonight's session. Negotiations aimed at a Friday vote progressed after Robinson amendments were agreed in principle. Smoot proposed a five minute time limit for speeches, while Robinson warned against a night session and urged timely action tomorrow.
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Senate
Washington
Tonighht
Robinson
Arkansas
Triayy
Eaders
Real Britain
Congress
House
Senapstor Smoot
Utah
Coal embargo urged for Canada during 1922 hearing
Representative John Jacob Rogers urged a permanent embargo on coal shipments to Canada arguing no shortage exists and Canada exports more coal than it imports. Opponent Charles A Magrath countered that Canada ships more coal to the United States than it imports, highlighting distribution concerns. Also notes tapioca from cassava origins and crop details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Canada
John Jacob Rogers
Massachusetts
Charles A Magrath
Ottawa
International Joint Commission
Rogers
Pennsylvania
Dominion
Magrath
United States
Seven Seas Mythology Across Cultures In History
The phrase seven seas originates in Iranic and Indian myth traditions. Early Persian maps counted Oxus streams as seven seas while Hindus spoke of the five waters of the Punjab. In India the number seven signified totality and perfection, and the expression spread to Romans and Hebrews in ancient texts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxus
Punjab
Indus
Jumna
Ganges
India
East
Fire Rips Guthrie Block Wiping Out 11 Buildings
A village blaze in Tebruary 14th gutted the Guthrie block, destroying 11 structures including nine dwellings. No casualties were reported, but over 50 residents became homeless as flames spread within three hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mindos
Guthrie
Wife cries assault arrest of Abraham Zjaba in gun case
Abraham Zjaba of 32 Waller Court was arrested last night on a warrant. A guard or witness reported a stabbing, with Zjaba alleged to have assaulted a person at a Bend street location. The incident appears linked to a prior charge and ongoing investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abraham Zjaba
Wallercourt
Garbara
Explosion Wrecks Water Street Barber Shop
An explosion at 352 Water Street destroyed a barber shop at 1:45 yesterday, shattering windows and sending debris into the street. Barber chair occupants escaped injury as a water heater ruptured, causing a near-miss for two customers and drawing a large crowd while fire engines battled the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Water Street
Michael Clarmelin
William Branyas
Aldermen's Jobs Tangle Could Pause City Council
A brewing clash over aldermen on city payrolls threatens to empty seats in Common Council meetings. Republicans plan to keep Rusnak and Baird in place, while Democrats dispute pension and eligibility, risking impeachment or walkouts as city business hangs in the balance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rick
Rusnak
Council
Andrew Rusnak
le Ts
Cuy
William HH
Baird
Bushal
Republix Cin
Ness
Rus
Senate Neglects Vote as Negotiations Progress
The Day in Washington reports the Senate failing to vote yet noting progress in talks toward a final vote expected Friday. A protest by Wir Depart ment against Major General Adabert Gronkhus retirement hints at a potential public investigation. Harding issued orders restoring civil service rights to 17 engravers and printers workers. Cotton manufacturing activity increased in January with spindles over 33 million. Senator Borah proposed a Senate sense that war should be outlawed and urged an international law code and court. Shipping Board to urge Congress to place the Philippines under U S coastwise rules if ports service is guaranteed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Adabert Gronkhus
Wir Department
Harding
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Census Bureau
Activ
Borah
Ydaho
Lasker
Shipping Board
Jarding
Philippines
Committee Hears Shopmen Side In New Haven Rail Strike Debate
A Senate hearing in New Haven heard shopmen and officials discuss July strike actions and alleged sabotage in the railroad shops. Attorney Arnond Alling presented affidavits from the Ernest Schleifer case while Senator Tone attacked the railroad’s leadership as controlled by New York interests. Union leaders argued the service suffers from incompetent mechanics and training, with a crowded hall and police present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Bardo
New Haven Read
Bardo
Reading
New Haven Railroad
Tie
State
Alling
Ettikeys
Interstate Commerce Commission
Senator Tone
Joseph Tone
New Haven
New Haven Road
New England
New York
J. P. Morgan
Ofvicers
Tone
Ira M. Guaburn
Connecticut Federation of Labor
Mir Alling
Phiny
Lo Ge
Toneall
Ornburn
John J. Eman
International Association of Machinists
Besston
Concerted Effort Urged for Jewish Welfare Bureau in Bridgeport
George H. Cohen urged allied Jewish groups to consolidate Hebrew organizations in Bridgeport for stronger welfare work at the Jewish Welfare Bureau’s first annual meeting at Park Avenue Temple. Officers and directors were re elected for 1923, with Mrs. J B Klein as president and other leaders named. the Welfare Entreat includes the Daughters of Israel Sisterhood and local aids plus YM YW T A organizations.
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George H. Cohen
Hartford
U.S
Connecticut
Connecticut Hebrew Record
Jewish Welfare Bureau
Park Avenue Temple
Cohen
Bridgeport
J. B. Klein
C. J. Mintz
Harry Greenbaum
Harry Silverstone
David Feuer
Richard’Oppel
Joseph Klein
Samonm Brosier
Lot Tevetow
1. A. Nourann
Daughters of Israel
Hebrew Ladies’ Aid Society
West End Aid Society
YY. M. and
Fatal sled crash probed by coroner PheLan
An inquest into the death of George Klimnas eight of Kirey Street heard that a sled coasting south on South Water Street collided with a New York owned automobile. The boy sustained a fractured skull and died en route to the hospital. Coroner John J. Phelan reserved decision. The car driver is held in 3500 bail and faces Greenwich Town Court hearings February 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedenwicti
George Klimnas
Kirey Street
Fred Kirschorn
New York
South Water Street
John J. Phelan
Bridgeport
James Miller
Greenwich Town Court
Glare of Heaters Triggers Fire Alarm at Crawford Laundry
A bright glare from heaters used to dry plastered walls near Crawford Laundry at Mairfield Avenue and Courtland Street caused bystanders to fear a fire last night. An alarm from box 23 was turned in just before eight. Fire apparatus responded, finding no blaze in the building owned by Crawford Company, with James F. Coleman, president of the Fire Board, connected to the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eonsoy
William Eyanyay
Water Street
Crawford Laundry Company
Mairfield Avenue
Courtland Street
Crawford Company
James F. Coleman
Fire Board
Judgment confirms temporary receiver into permanent for Liberty Mfg Co
In Fairfield County Superior Court, Joseph L Lach sues Liberty Manufacturing Co seeking dissolution and appointment of a receiver. Charles E Williamson, earlier appointed temporary receiver, is confirmed as permanent receiver with authority reaffirmed. Four months from Feb 16 1923 is set for claim presentation with notices to creditors by publication in Bridgeport newspapers and mailed notices to known creditors.
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Charles I. Williamson
Darien
Parrfield
Connecticut
John W Yeinke
James II. Webb
Charles J. Williamson
Charles EB. Williamson
Charles E. Williamson
Elairs
Bridgeport
Telegram
Bridgeport Post
Walfield
Fire department budget and appointments reviewed
Commissioners Coleman and Pinne fan formed a committee to oversee purchases for department apparatus and autos next year with an unexpended 6000 dollar fund. Applications from Frank C Cook and De Loss Barnum Watson for future roles were filed while Fred J Bichel's earlier bid remained unacted. A surgeon’s report shows six inactive men from Jan 24 to Feb 12 due to grip and influenza.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fingine Company
Coleman and
Pinne Fan
Frank C. Cook
de Loss Barnum Watson
Fred J. Bichel
Winter Street
Meetings Tonight in Bridgeport Organizations
Numerous Bridgeport groups list meeting venues including the Bridgeport Branch of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers and various fraternal and civic clubs. Locations span State Street, Main Street, Broad Street, and surrounding areas with halls at Silver and Armory buildings, clubs, temples, and lodges.
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Bridgeport
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Chamber of Commerce
Bridgeport Lodge
State Street
Bridgeport Philatelic Club
Meigs Building
Bridgeport Rifle Club
State Armory
Bridgeport Zithay Club
Broad
Circelo Roma Club
Noble Avenue
Aenue
Fraternal Order’ of Englce
Main Street
Uncas Council
Rure Lodge
O. V. of
Lee
Avenue Police Sick Benefit Association
Central Police
St. Augustine
Ladies Catholic Benevolent Association
Chapel Street
Court Berkshire I
IKK of P
Tempie Lodge
Masonie Tempie- Hamilton
Knights Templar
Masonie Temple
Purity Shrine
White Shrine of Jerusalem
Stratford _svenne Muensterberg lodge
O. F
Stata Street
Stratfield Encaimpment
O. TF
Broad Street
Fidelity Rebekary Lodge
Broad and
Cannon Streets
Loggia Stella
Sons of Italy
East
Washington Avenue
Live Oak Camp
W. W
Bridgeport Camp
W. O W
J. Joseph's T. B. and L. Association
Barnum Avenue
Olga Lodge Daughters and Sons
Herman
East Main Street
Raymond W. Harris
Franklin Bartlett
Committees Named to Pick Pastor for Farfield Church
Fairfield February 14 Special The First Church of Christ seeks a successor to Rev C F Silcox who resigned. Two committees were formed to choose a temporary pastor and a permanent pastor. Temporary panel includes Miss F B Nichols W C Burr and L A Beecher. Permanent panel comprises three deacons Bacon Wakeman W C Burr B S Bulkley, three ladies Annie B Jennings Lor etta B Perry and F S Nichols, plus three church members L A Beeches Frederick Sturges and Albert E Lavery. Meetings will be on call with routine business discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield
C. FE. Silcox
Church of Christ
F. B. Nichols
W. C. Burr
L. A. Beecher
Bacon Wakeman
The Hare and Tortoise Race to Beardsley Park
A humorous race between a boastful Hare and a slow Tortoise ends with the Tortoise reaching the goal first, aided by the Want Ad Twins WAN and TAD who direct him to an experienced Lizzie automobile. The Hare oversleeps and finds the Tortoise picnicking with his family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beardsley Park
Bull
Wan
Tad
Lizzie
Speed as life’s business and want ads’ fuel
The Post-Telegram urges readers that speed drives progress and that its Want Ads supply the necessary fuel. It positions timely classifieds as essential for rapidTransactions and daily life, linking fast service with economic activity and consumer needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post-Telegram
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Pleasure Beach
C. H. van Buren
Geo
I. Ingham
Hughes & Chapman Co
Stratford Ave
Conr
Youtoeete
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Wienhowski
Alice Clough Wilsey
Cato Meyer
Solsa
Pir Diceati
Totti
Fielin Sols
Brilade
Bamberger & Co
Newark
N. J
Hesse
Starka Rasen
Queen of Spadea
Prophet
Christer O
Christ
Angel
Swith- Popu
Resine
Evenig
Chicago
Ste der Rees
Denis Noscher
Ivenine
Tiano
Balabanew Brothers
Nowarssov
Tom
The
Oranges
Paul M. Anderson
Tecturer
Balabanow Brothers
Gare Falls
Carolina
Hazel Welte
Dramatic Soprand
WEAF
Anna Kummer
Caruso
Cowen
Offenbach
Denzawey
Minnie Elis O'Donnell
Scindinavian
Johannes Hoving
Sterik Society For the ‘Advancement of
Ellen Marie Jensen
Henry Goddard Leach
African Scandinavian Foundation
Scandinavian Men's Singing Society
Sangenhlsen
Gries
Fremad
Frudeforden
Hardangéec
Halfdan Kferutis
TH Grerige
Reissinger
C. J. Holliater
Pennsylvania Department of Health
Greta Torpadio
Kristalttere den Fina
Elen Marie Jensen
Groia Torpadle
Dalmaraciten
Dalerlia Marci
Widser
Jet Matten
Wieerats
Alstrow
Bellman
WJZ
Inghoues Electric & Mtg. Co
Woman's Wear Daily
Atocns
David Cory
New York Evening Mail
Frank F. Dole
Daisy Strey
Ward G. Foster
Ask
Mr. Foster
South America
Malay Archipelago
Africa
Wiry Burzes Volgagi
Ciarges
Fred Atwater
Umfort
Bureau
Kusnak
Repubican
West Point
Fel
Lees
Cotunhia
Iudey
Ewish Welfare Bureau
U. S
Phelan
Asa
Mt Stuart
Stuart
Tey Mien
Farfield Church
Silcox
Elinor Glyn
Smopolitan
Aesop
Fables
Sherman E. Whiting
Core Park Ave
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