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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1924

Page

8

New Haven Man Rescued After Under Train Incident

Stamford February twenty second Special to The Telegram Joseph McLaughlin of 89 Putnam Street New Haven narrowly escaped being crushed by a train at Stamford while trying to board. He slipped and fell headlong across the tracks. Workers dragged him from under the train a few seconds before it started and he was taken to Stamford Hospital where doctors found his right arm broken.

Stamford Joseph McLanchon Putnam Street New Haven Mclaughlin Stamford Hospital

Musical Evening for Bible Class Guests

A Baptist church Bible class gathering featured singing old fashioned songs by the audience. Mrs William Donnelly sang solos with Hessie Harlow on piano while Donald Inland sang tenor numbers accompanied by Mrs W N Northcott. Rev C A Decker and N Northcott gave brief talks on Washingtons life. Games and refreshments followed.

Everyman's Bible Class The Baptist Church William Donnelly Hessie Harlow Donald Inland W. N. Northcott C. A. Decker N. Northcott Washington

Wifes Poisoning Joke Explodes in Hospital

Detroit February 22. Mrs Blanche Zarallo twenty eight told her husband she had taken poison and was rushed to Receiving Hospital. After stomach pump treatment doctors reported the incident was a joke she played on her husband after he scolded her for not having supper ready. She promised to quit joking.

Detroit Blanche Zarallo

British Farm Poverty Blamed on Poor Methods

A government committee report blames antiquated production and distribution methods for farmer poverty in Britain. It urges cooperative marketing and standardization of products to align prices for farmers and consumers.

London

Local man arrested for operating without license

Max Feltzin of 210 Beardsley Street was arrested last night by Fourth Precinct police on charges of operating an automobile without an operator's license. He was released on bond of 25 dollars.

Max Feltzin Beardsley Atreer

Reed in Peoria Address Decries World Court Idea

Washington day address in Peoria declared opposition to the League of Nations World Court and all instruments for American cooperation in world affairs. Senator James A. Reed urged political isolation and criticized McAdoo’s referendum proposal. He also condemned Teapot Dome scandals and lawyer client ethics in government.

Peoria League of Nations World Court of International Justice Washington James A. Reed Missouri Creve Coeur Clul Wiliam G. McAdoo Teapot Dome Reed Bir McAdoo

Phipps and wife named single $4 million donors

Baltimore. February 3. Mr and Mrs Henry Phipps were named today as anonymous donors at 1 million dollars to Johns Hopkins University last year. Their gift is conditional on raising another 1 million to permanently endow the Phipps psychiatric clinic. President Goodnow said pledges to this amount have been received. General Education board and Edward Harkness of New York were among the contributors.

Baltimore Henry Phipps Johns Hopkins University Guollnow Phipps Goodnow Edward Harkness New York

Reforestation urged to curb evergreen waste at Christmas

Columbia University Agriculture cautions ruthless cutting of evergreens threatens forests and economy. University Extension launches field trips to study native trees with the New York Botanical Garden and Central Park. Professor Hugh Findlay urges use of tub-grown spruces and artificial greens while stressing long term forest protection and historic laws encouraging tree planting. Mrs. Samuel Sloan of the Garden Club of America pledges club support to curb laurel use and promote substitutes.

Columbia University Department of Agriculture America New York Botanical Gardens Central Park Hugh Findlay France Napoleon Iti Findlay Professor Findlay New Hampshire Spring Valley N. Y New York City State College of Forestry Syracuse Wisconsin Samuel Sloan Garden Club of America Madison Avenue Katharine Reiley University Extension At Columbia Cooperaton Sloan New York Botanical Garden Usig Elizabeth Britton Nathanel J. Britton Irself Botanical Garden Nevernever New York Times

Vienna Issues First Air Traffic Rules

Vienna on February 22 issued the world’s first provisional air traffic rules by the police due to three foreign and domestic airlines. Key rules cover safe passing distances, right-of-way, and minimum altitudes over cities, with no dropping of objects and no stunt flying. A separate Genoa incident reports Dr Willing leaping from a window at 3 AM to rescue his goldfish after a smoke alarm.

Vienna Vienna Poice Genoa Ah Moke

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