New Naval Militia Urged Before Connecticut Committee
Hartford February 4 state lawmakers heard a push for a Connecticut naval militia to be created and equipped in cooperation with the United States. Adjutant General George M Coa Commander Peck of New York and Lieutenant Commander Albert J Merritt of Bridgeport urged passage of a bill introduced by Congressman Wheeler. The speakers cited the national benefits seen after U S entry into the war and said the state force would aid both state and federal needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Telegram Star
Hartford
Connecticut
General Assembly
aAdjutan
George M. Coa
Comandar Ce
Peck
New Yevon
Albert. J. Merritt
Bridgeport
Mr. Merritt
Kropra
Aentaldve Wheeler
Stratford
Died and Notices From Local Obituary Column
Funeral notices and memorials for Catherine Antey Catherine J Carrigan Willis Fredtexicn Yisbrow and many others list addresses dates and times for services in Milford Bridgeport Southport Fairfield Stratford Waterbury and surrounding towns with interments at Lakeview Park Cemetery St Michaels and other local cemeteries plus an In Memoriam notice for Haches A Crowther and a months mind mass for Massy A Baker reflecting 1922 1923 funeral actions and locations across Connecticut towns and churches.
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Antey
Isdse
Catherine Antey
Les Lete Badidence
Rowstwick Avenue
State Street Reformed Church
Cintermensio
Mountain Grove
Carrigan
Catherine J. Thomas Carrigan
Na Mons
Thomas J Dowling
Buenawey
St. Peter Cehured
Chacts
Disbrow
Southport
Conn
Willis Fresdtexicn Yisbrow
Ata PD
Ferris
Charis S. Perris
Fred Miller
Jackman Avenue
Stratfield
New Canaan
Hallock
Milford
Rank Hallock
George S. Potter
Broad Street
Bridgeport
Hose
Park Centers
Hubbed
Fairfield
Lena N. Jennings
George L. Hubhbeil
J. LL. Benze
West End Congregational Church
Colorado Avenue
Lakeview
Jager
Mary
Philip Jager
North Main Street
Atsea
August G. Baker
Stratford Avenue
Parkemetery
Lampe
Albert Lampe
Elizabeth Street
Lakeview Cemetery
Uxnch
Edward Lynch
Livingston Place
Charles Church
St Michael's Cemetery
Norwalk Man Given Three Year Jail Term
Norwalk resident Rocco Poste pleaded guilty to a summary charge and received a three year jail term from Judge John Kelluge in Superior Court. The record notes a prior confession in a letter while jailed, and mentions other defendants from Norwalk and Bridgeport facing theft, burglary, and statutory charges with varying sentences and suspensions. Continuous cases adjourned to the next term and restitution efforts cited.
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Rocco Poste
Norwalk
John 34
Kelluge
Elarge
Balesel
Goring
Tranter
Mings
Taylor Avene
Criminal Court
Una Thine
Littve
Charles Vingo
Robert Hayes
Mildanevite
George Whitney
Pairfield Avenue
Joseph Spector
Permaney
Bro Hato
Strora
Howard Hunt
Kenneth Robinson
John Skeehan
Bridgeport
Pacific
Hunt
Isrnest &K. Tarrell
Marks
Henry Hogers
Stratford
Committee backs Sunday baseball hearing in Connecticut
The Connecticut Federation of Churches backs Sunday baseball opposition and a hearing in Middleton to discuss religious concerns. Senator Bakewell Yale professor urged that open-air games promote wholesome religion and morals, opposing street-corner gatherings and late-night activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connecicut Federatin
Middleton
Connecticut
Fils
Mouse Clairwen Buckley
Bakewell
Sen Haven
Yale University
General Assembly
New Haven Gensior
Sod Yhusic
Jan Erage Neweer
Wife Hurls Egg Hubby Spanks Her Jail Term Given
In Phidadelphia Keb County Robert Gimmi received six months in county jail after being convicted of assault and battery for spanking his wife who testified she threw a cup at him. He claimed the act was self defense and justice for his wife’s alleged misbehavior.
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Phipadelphiea
Robert Gimmi
Gan
Ghami
Barnett
Judge
No Opposition to Increasing State Police Force to 110
Hartford February 21 The State police may need to rise from 210 to 340 men to handle growth and duties. Superintendent Hurley told the Military Affairs Committee that more officers are required to keep pace with rising auto licenses and complex cases. He cited Bridgeport thefts, motor vehicle operator exams, inspections, and arrests as evidence of demand. Local authorities generally cooperate, though jealousy exists but is not a barrier to action.
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Wartford
Robert T. Hurley
Gaqnera Assembly
Earley
Frederick M. Salmon
Westport
Robi Staeckel
Norfolk
Mombers
State Price Commission
Emil L. G. Hohenthal
Shuty Manchester
Hurley
Connecticut
Lcenses
Bridgeport
House
Frank P. Fenton
Neverworth
Stratford Seeks to Exclude Sewer Bonds From Town Debt
Stratford officials told the Hartford assembly committee that sewer construction bonds should be kept separate from Stratford's overall debt. They argued sewer debt is secured by special assessments and not part of the general debt limit, as they push for $360,000 in bonds to build a 24 room high school and ease crowding in Center and other schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sammis
Evra
Iiford
Stratford
Clerk swindled at Davey Brothers grocery store
Police reported yesterday that a clerk at Davey Brothers Grocery, located on G&4 State Street, was swindled by an unidentified man who passed a counterfeit check for 170 pounds, with the incident occurring within the past few days.
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Clerc
Davey Brothers Grocery Store
G&4
State Street
Washington Paused at Pixlee Homestead for Washington Birthday
Bridgeport marks Washington’s birthday with notes on the 223 year old Pixlee Homestead on East Main and Boston Avenue. The 1700-built house, linked to Washington’s Revolutionary visits, preserves original features and heirlooms as family members plan a commemorative party for Dora Romano.
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Bridgeport
Washington
Silliman
Pixlee
Laur Wich
Robert Beach
Vito Romano
Romano
Dora
Boston Avenue
East Main Street
George Washing
King’s Highway
Boston
Harpins Tavern
Old Mill Green
Itis
William Pixlee
Hadley
Mass
Abraham Mitchell
Stratford
Witham Pixlee
Berkshire Mills
Huntington Road
Preparations to Close King Tutankhamen Tomb
Arthur Weigall reports from Luxor on February 21 as excavators seal the tomb of Tutankhamen. The entrance is filled, the booby-trapped gate secured, and work begins to clear and safeguard the relics. The Golden Shrine of Canopy will open next winter along with further chamber exploration drawing public interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Weigall
Aliance
London
Luxor
Egypt
Jas
Tutankhamen
Phagus
Jin
Cafer
Old
Carnarvon
Ste I
Huive
Shipping Bill Faces Sidetrack Amid House Battle
The House debate over the Army bill delays action on the Cape Cod bill and other measures. The Rules Committee has advanced rules for ten bills including farm credits, while the British Debt settlement remains to be acted on. Leadership aims to push Navy omnibus, Post Office omnibus, Mississippi River Flood Control, a China trade amendment, enemy property returns, and military relief measures, with night sessions possible.
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House
Cape Cod
Army Hill
Navy
Secreary
Hoover
Princeton Honors Visipor Doctor of Laws Degree
Princeton confers its highest honorary degree the doctor of laws on Ayr Frederick Keryon director of the British Museum and former president of the British Academy who is the guest of the university this February day noting his long service and distinguished career.
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Princeton
N. d
Ayr Frederick Keryon
British Museum
British Academy
Opposition filibuster in Washington stalls truce talks
The day in Washington saw opponents filibuster a measure for a truce as leaders maneuvered amid a high-stakes political fight. Reports note Gasoline production in the Winter Status, while the House voted to retain a provision barring enlistment of men under 21 without consent. Secretary Mellon faced questions on import figures, and a bill to empower the Federal Trade Commission to probe radio industry anti trust rules advanced. Senator Caraway announced a defamation suit against President Harding over alleged engraved portraits, and Major Cronkhite faced an investigation into wartime documents relating to his son’s death.
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Geological Survey
House
Federal Trade Commission
Lsage Merchant Marine Committee
Caraway
Democrat
Arkansas
Liginreaus
Nearry
Harding
Weeks
Gruenel Cronkhite
64 Counterfeiters Caught In Round Up In New York
A major counterfeiting operation with ties to Italian and Southern European groups was smashed in New York City and surrounding areas. Palma described a seven-branch network with wholesale distributors near Police headquarters and a Cornelia Street plant where presses were seized. Arrests included Dario Matolatesi Antonio Fotori Vito Migliorini and others with connections to Brooklyn New York and Pittsburgh. Authorities recovered counterfeit notes and detailed a scheme with gunmen and agency liaison officers.
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New Jersey
Palma
Sornelia Street
Greenwich Village
New York City
Broome Street
Secret Service
Treasury Department
New York
Cornelia Street
Dario Matolatesi
Antonio Fotori
Brooklyn
Vito Migliorini
Matolatesi
Eisist
Benny Sorentino
Gabriel DePiere
Sorentino
Patma
Serentino
John DiRosa
Education Board Approves SHo Playground Plan
The Board of Education approved a plan for East Side high school athletic grounds featuring a quarter mile track, two gymnasiums, a 2400 seat grand stand, a baseball diamond on Boston Avenue, two outdoor basketball courts, and a field-facing entrance layout. Architects may adjust the plan to increase building frontage on Central Avenue, with exterior sketches pending.
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East Side
Board of Education
Central Avenue
Boston Avenue
I. B. Ittner
St Louis
Attempt to Change Bondsman Delayed in Westport Case
Arrangements to relieve Col. T J Murphy as bondsman for Edward Dilligibus, owner of unlawfully transported goods seized by police in Westport on November 5, were not completed. National Surety Co failed to provide power of attorney to local agent as required by Clerk Wred W Tracy.
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Col. T. J. Murphy
Edward Dilligibus
Westport
Superian
National Surety Company
Wred W. Tracy
Abraham Lodge Announces Plan for March Lectures
At the regular meeting of Abraham Lodge No. I. O. B. E. in the lodge rooms at 945 Main Street last night plans were submitted for a series of lectures by prominent speakers. The talks are planned to run through March and will be open to lodge members, their families, and the general public.
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Abraham Lodge
Rupture treatment ad touts Bridgeport Surgical Co
Medical authorities urge quick fitting of proper rupture appliances. Visit New Haven Surgical Co in Bridgeport for free consultation with experienced fitters at 158 Fairfield Ave near Main St. The firm, established 1912, promises privacy and reasonable prices with guaranteed satisfaction and broad medical endorsements.
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Bridgeport
New Haven Surgical Co
Fairfield Ave
Main St
Welovation
15Stairfield
Aue
Main Street
Leidgeyor
Traveling Men 10 Defend Order For Lower Rail Rates
New York Feb 21 Anticipating that more than 50 railroad presidents called into session here Friday plan to oppose issuance of reduced rate mileage books authorized by the Interstate Commerce Commission to begin March 15. Loeb president of the National Council of Traveling Salesmen telegraphed to presidents of thirty two salesmen's organizations to meet here Friday. He said he had no authentic information that rate heads plan to protest the commission's order but traveling men would fight any attempt make no change or block the authorized system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Interstate Commerce Commission
Segin Maren
Loeb
National Council of Trawling
Meetings Tonight In Bridgeport Lodges And Clubs
A list of meeting venues in Bridgeport including Bridgeport Lodge BPOE 364 State Street and various clubs such as Bridgeport Rifle Club State Library, Zither Club Broad Street, Jinine Lodge East Main Street, Swedish American Republican Club Wood Avenue, Alphas Circle Broad Street and more. Also noted are Masonic Temple Temple lodge F and A M and other fraternal groups with addresses on East Washington Avenue Broad Street Malin Street Elm Street and Main Street.
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Bridgeport Lodge
State Street
Bridgeport Rifle Club
Bridgeport
Malin Street
Temple Lodge
A. M
Masonic Temple
Mitensterberg Lodge
O. G
Nutmeg
Broad Street
Charity Rebekah Judge
I. O
Morning Star Lodge
O. S
Main Street
Structural Building Trades Council
Elm Street
Pattern Makers
Elias Howe Jr
Women's Relief Corps
Lincoln Circle
Ladies of the Grand Army
The Hare with Many Friends Tries Advertising Failure
In Bridgeport a Hare with many friends enters the used car trade. He assumes fame will bring trade and refuses WAN and TAD Want Ads. Brunt of friends are busy with their own tasks, so no sales occur until he advertises. The tale ends with a pun on Post Telegram Want Ads.
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Bridgeport
Wan
Tad
Jas Aids Self Help Effort In Local Campaign
Jas will help neighbors improve daily living through a new self help campaign. The effort aims to provide guidance, resources, and community support to encourage personal improvement and mutual aid.
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Magner
Katherine J. Martin
William Joseph Magner
Shortwood Place
Irom St. James Church
St. Michaels
Waterbury
Naugatuck
Rooney
Lawrence J. Rooney
Janica
Norman Street
St. Augustine's Church
St. Michael’s ceme_tery
Salantzy
Web
Alex Salantzy
Alfred Stvert
Frank Polke & Son
Middle Village
N. Y
Fresh Pond
Haches A. Crowther
Ail
Ford
Misaea
A. E. Crowther
Sistiers
Sacred Heart Church
Massy
A. Baker
Hughes & Chapman Co
Stratford Ave
Bridgeport, Conn
State
Ralph Morton
Airfield
Toney
Delipient Educational Relief Fund
Bacon Wakeman
Anna S. Watson
Henry Greenstein
Joseph Smalko
Koll
Arthur
Church
Raily
Cummings
Hariey
King Tutankhamen
Vitation
Tluxer
Munyor
Tree of Life
Cauaoi
New High School
Muy
Asop
Fables
Tae
Segal Electrical Supply Co
Cannon St. Noble
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