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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1923

Page

14

Mellon Refuses Data on Foreign Embassies Liquor Imports

Secretary Mellon declined to provide to the House information on the amounts of intoxicating liquors imported by foreign embassies and legations in Washington since Prohibition began. He cited diplomatic immunity and public interest, saying the data would clash with international law and would not be transmitted. Representative Cramton introduced the resolution but had no immediate comment, noting he would study the letter.

Washington Mellon House of Representatives House Treasury Judiciary Committee Cramton Michigan Gillet

Hassett Held After Leaving Hospital In Police Custody

Matthew Hassett of 121 Gregory Street was discharged from St Vincent's hospital after a bullet wound to the left forearm and head injuries from February 4. He was taken into custody and released on bonds of 200 dollars. Four others from the Park and Railroad restaurant brawl will be arraigned in City Court as police continue the investigation. The restaurant proprietor was arrested for keeping liquor for sale.

St. Vincent's Hospital Matthew Hassett Gregory Street Ite Hassett Park and Railroad Avenue

Help to Distribute Young Pheasant and Ducks in Fairfield

The 1921 22 biannual report of the State Fish and Game commission notes Fairfield County aided by the Fairfield County Fish and Game Association and the State Game Farm in distributing young pheasants and mallard ducks. Live birds up to six weeks old were released by the county in cooperation with the commission. many eggs were also hatched by farmers. Poor results from hatching eggs led to plans to supply only successful hatchers next year. A list of county participants includes John C. Matelice, A J Williamson, Howard Tomlin, N Z Malvihil, E T Walker, J C Tomlin, Louis N Snow, Frank J Hark, B F Brady, and others from Bridgeport, Stamford, Daroy, Bethel, New Canaan, Fairfield, Wilton, and Greens Farms.

Fairfield County Fairfield County Fish and Game Association State Fish and Game Commission Cess Aimomghose John C. Matelice A. J. Williamson Howard Tomlin Z. Malvihil E. Tl. Walker J. ¢. Tomlin Louis N. Snow Frank J Hark B. F. Brady Martin J. Kelly S Purdy William J. Long Otter Welbep Stamford A. C. Baldwin Robert Fierce Deroy Frederick Kirk Martha Kirk Edward. T. Wheeler Ebetiel CH. Pearse New Canaan Arthur C. Sreith Fairfield W. Myers Jong Hill B. G. H. Schenck Wilton F. T. Badford Greens Farms

Harbor Activity and Tug Movements Amid Ice Delays

There was little harbor activity yesterday as tug Norwalk of Red Star Line brought in a car load for Bagritt Laundry and joined barges. Tug Georgic McCaffrey from New Haven to New York added light barges to her tow and sailed on. Bridgeport Yowling Ling repaired after Monday incident near Pleasure Beach. heavy ice in New York harbor delayed tow boat traffic and shipment arrivals along the Sound.

Norwalk Red Star Line Dring Bagritt Laumber Company Georgip McCaffrey Bagnd New Haven New York Tha Togosis Bridgeport Pleasure Beach New York Harbor

Post Commander at Ansonia Receives Gold Ring

Niels J. Poulsen retiring commander of the Williams H. Gordon Post American Legion in Ansonia received a gold signia ring at the annual meeting. Judge Raymond H. Curtiss lauded his service and Nelson W. Pickering was elected commander for the next two years. Max Glazer of the Boston Store is in St. Raphael's Hospital after an operation.

Ansonta Niels J. Poulson William H. Gordon American Legion Powsen Raymond H. Curtiss Poulsen Curtiss Poulse Aphoimment United States Veterans Bureau New Haven Nelson W. Pickering Pickering Max Glacer Boston St. Raphael's Hospital

State Game Farm Increases Output Of Pheasant Eggs

The Madison state game farm boosted pheasant production over the year. The 1921 1922 distribution totals rose from 1 870 to 6 199 with 1 260 birds reared in 1922. Surplus eggs were given to applicants who followed hatching instructions, then released locally. Mallard ducks were reduced to a small flock. wood ducks 49 remained, and foxes, skunks, and other show animals were dropped to cut costs. Deer are being disposed of as the farm shifts to a strictly business operation.

Madison Fish and Game Commission Gama Tarn

Westport Country Club holds annual election

Westport February 1 At the annual election of officers of the Westport Country Club the following members were elected for the year Frederick M Salmon president Angus MacDonall vice president Robert W Fuller secretary W J Osborn treasurer Herman W Langretti chairman of the entertainment committee Mrs James Bradley chairman of the decorating committee New members were voted in last night The committees will be appointed at the March third Monday meeting Other brief items include a musical entertainment by Piedmont College quartet at Saugatuck Congregational church a pipe railing planned for Saugatuck Hose grounds a basket weaving class at the library and the Westport Water Company completing an electric light extension on Gorham avenue Miss Jeannette Hager of Bridgeport visiting her mother Mrs Dora Hager Mrs Richard Murphy confined at home with grippe Christ church basement and kitchen enlargement due to growing church dinners Michael Myers injured by steam Mrs Judson Watts recovering from grippe Mr Angus MacDonall and family to cruise West Indian waters Neighborhood Bridge club met at Mrs Sanford Gregorys.

Westport Westport Country Cub I?rederick M. Salmon Angus MacDonall Robert W. Fuller W. J. Osborn Herman W. Langretti James Bradley Piedmont, College Saugatuck Congregational Church State Street Saugatuck Hose Company River‘side Avenue Westport -Water Company Gorham Avenue Main Street Jeannette Hager Bridgeport Dora Hager Burr Avenue Richard Murphy Imperial Avenue Christ Church Michael Myers Judson Watts Evergreen Avenue Compo Street MacDonall Neighborhood Bridge

Mexico May Prohibit Liquors Near Border

WASINGTON Feb 24 The Mexican government plans a prohibition law banning all alcoholic beverages within fifty miles of the U S border. An official Mexico City announcement on the measure could be issued soon.

Wasitington Mexico City

Fairfield P T A Plans Washington’s Birthday Party

Fairfield special report states the Fairfield Parent Teachers Association will host a Washington’s Birthday party tomorrow night at Mrs. H. T. Tarleton’s home with a children’s program. The Red Man Unquows tribe meets tomorrow night in their hall on the Post Road.

Fairfield Fairfield Parent-Teachers’ Association Post Road

Depth of the Sea Deeper Than Everest Claim

A report states the deepest ocean point is 32,088 feet about forty miles north of the Phi Upping Islands. The seabed there would lie roughly eleven and a half miles below the summit of Mount Everest, the planet’s tallest peak.

Phi- Upping Islands

Cure for Cough Promoted by Doctor Pierce

Mrs J H Harrison of Schenectady reports severe bronchial cough and weakness after a cold. She used Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery and says it built up health and strength and relieved her condition. Ad promotes tablets or liquid and offers a trial for 10 cents by sending to Dr Pierce's Invalids' Hotel Buffalo NY.

Schenectady J. H. Harrison Railroad St Dr. Pierce Invalids Buffalo

Removal Notice Der Smith Dr Pyle Dr Patterson Dr

Removal notice lists several individuals with medical titles and initials, including Smith, Pyle, Patterson, Lambert, Hawley, Lafield, Parmelee, and Griswold. The document appears as a fragmented notice with names and professional titles, likely addressing a property or service removal action.

Smith F. W. Pyle GO. Patterson H. B. Lambert G. W. Hawley W. A. Lafield B. M. Parmelee A. 5 Griswold

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