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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1923
Page
7
A gang of armed men set fire to Downhill House, the Garvey mansion in Dublin, forcing John Garvey and his son to flee within five minutes. The raiders claimed the blaze was in reprisal for the Free State execution of Irregulars. Loss estimated at 20,000 pounds.
A lengthy Democratic caucus followed a heated council session debating the extension of Harrison Street and the potential abolition of the Fire Prevention Bureau. Aldermen Price Beers Hogan and Buckley clashed over rescinding the ordinance while Costello and Kenny denounced the bureau as politically motivated and unnecessary. Supporters argued the bureau aided fire protection. opponents warned it would disrupt the department and offered how hosemen could do the work under existing captains. The issue spurred arguments about governance and proper investigation before action.
Southport Current Events Club heard Mrs. Winchester discuss the migration of Black people from the South to the North, urging movement benefits. She cited 12,000,000 Black Americans, 980,000 farms, 50,000 businesses, 160 insurance companies, 400 newspapers, and college graduates as context for race relations over 40 years.
Jacob H Katz of New Haven received a first mortgage loan of 820000 secured by the Iroquois Apartments at 225 237 Washington avenue from Lomas Nettleton Co. Katz holds the building equity and filed a quit claim to Katz Mullen Co. National Mortgage Co previously held a 100000 mortgage, now assumed. Postmaster Philip Troup and Katz controlled the former firm. The apartment block is among the city’s largest and was built to ease wartime housing shortages.
Postmaster General Hubert Work arrives in Danbury as guest of Dr D C Brown for the 28th annual convention of the State Association of Letter Carriers. He inspects the Danbury post office and tours the city, staying through Wednesday. He plans to address the Chamber of Commerce and tour a large hat factory.
The council discussed retaining the ordinance creating the bureau amid a scandal claim. Aldermen argued for redrafting and removal of political debt, with several Republicans voting to rescind and Democrats divided on the measure.
A condensed obituary column lists multiple recent deaths and funeral details in Stratford and Huntington Center. Entries include John J McGurry of 40 Lincolnowa Place near St Thomas church, Patrick Donahue of 974 Transian avenue, Helen Skerrett daughter of William and Mary Skerrett, Susanna Reh, Carrie A Wooster, and others. Services cover high masses of requiem, church burials at St Thomas, St Bernards, or Portland Maine, with dates and attendances noted.
Multiple deaths and private funeral notices from St Vincent's and St Michael's cemeteries. Names include Mrs Williams infant Wileen Lynch John J McGarry and Miss Julia Turner with burials at St Michaels St Thomas and Stepney cemeteries. services described as private or high mass. Community figures listed among pallbearers.
Kellogg's Bran is promoted as a single purpose laxative, claiming permanent relief from constipation with daily use. It emphasizes natural bulk, various serving ideas, and availability in groceries and hotels, urging strict daily consumption for a healthier outlook.
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