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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1924

Page

7

Postal Clerks Debate Half-Holiday Session in Bridgeport

Delegates from Connecticut gather for a convention in Bridgeport to discuss postal wage plans and merit system reforms. Key speakers include John Barrett of the Postal Clerk, Postmaster Greene, and Stamford Chief Whitaker, who argue for pension improvements and wage adjustments tied to cost of living while defending the merit system.

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Six Graves Mark The Tragedies Of A Single Family

The McDowell family suffered multiple killings in a single residence. Frank Dowell confessed to arson and killing his siblings in a slain household while a father and mother were killed earlier. One brother died in the blaze and another perished in an accidental death. Police say Frank cited at least one unprovable sin and a vow to the Holy Ghost as motives.

Army Whitthel Ameter Singh McDowell

Postal Clerks Hold Third Annual Session

The Connecticut Federation of Postal Clerks held its third annual convention at the old State House. National president Lee Georac outlined pending Congress bills affecting postal workers, including restoration of political rights, a 30 year pension plan, higher night shift pay, and weekly salaries.

Connecticut Old State House Lee ED Georac Posta Postak

Postmasters Elect Waterbury Man Head

The State Association held its annual meeting and elected officers. President James of Waterbury, Vice-President Charles W. Hirely of New Haven, Secretary and Treasurer Albert J. Wellman of Orrington. Delegates voted to base summer wages on fire department time and price.

NLW Hs James Recides Waterbury Charles W. Hirely New Haven Secreary Albert J) Wellman Orrington

Providence salesman dies in Norwich hotel

Armando Gobeille, 388, automobile salesman from Providence, was found dead in a Norwich hotel room from heart disease. A doctor had attended him earlier in the day. He resided at 248 Warrant avenue, Providence, but had lived in Norwich several months. He leaves a wife in Providence.

Norwich Armando Gobeille Providence Ead Werrant Avenue

Countess Pacelli Dies of Stroke in Paris Firm Listed

Countess Helen Chittenden Pacelli daughter of Henry Thittenden and wife of Count Armand Pacelli of Paris died today from a stroke of apoplexy suffered Saturday. The death occurred here and notes her lineage and family ties to the Pacelli firm in Paris.

Pacelli Lolusinels O Helen Chittenden Pacelli Armand Pacelli Paris Henry Thittenden

Protest Meetings Planned by Insurgent Senators in Chicago

In Chicago on February 4 a protest meeting is planned here for insurgent Republican senators and representatives from Washington to discuss the air investigation and other administration affairs, following a decision at the Illinois State Conference for Progressive Political Action.

Chicago Washington Ilincis Stata Conence

Slemp to be called in probe in Washington

Senate committee eyed questioning Slemp after learning of Senator Walsh statement. Subpoena not yet issued. First witness likely Milton E. Ailes of Riggs National Bank. Committee seeks bank records and stock brokerage audits to illuminate Teapot Dome era transactions.

Walsh Slemp Capitol H.s Senato Walsh Wheeler Montana Lenroot Milton E Ailes Riggs National Bank Washington Ayles Tee McLean William J Lanbert Europe Sincisir J Leo Stack Denver Frederick G Bonfils Colorado Teapot Sinclair Pinneer Belgo Ange Fall Daugherty Senate Oil Committee Sinclair Consolidated Stark Harry Payne Whitney Nework Financier New York J P. Benkard and Company Daughdity Department of Justice Bureau of Investigation Etl Cohen3 Naval Reserve No 1 California Doheny

Wilton Boy Sees Stamford From Taxi Window

Ernest Deterine a Whiton boy about ten years old rode in a Stamford taxi for five hours misdirected from Wilton to Darien Long Ridge and Stamford before police custody. Relatives later paid for the ride and brought him home.

Stamford Ernest Deterine Whiton Young Detering Witton Young Deterine Darien Ferg Long Ridge Police Wilton

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