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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1923

Page

4

AGENTS ARRIVE TO PROBE MUNITION SALES IN REPORTED CASE

Federal investigators expected to arrive yesterday afternoon at Remington Arms Company near Treland to obtain information about alleged arms shipments. Officials indicated the probe could focus on books at the Remington company, with the NY offices favored as the likely site for any search. Contacts suggest a New York wholesaler may have contracted the shipment and forwarded it to agents for the Tish Republican faction.

Remington Arms Company Lite Tie Visi Tenlington Company Reiington Arms Company New York Sid Cetuing Gn Company Asvert Aulning

Pastor Plans New Church at Walnut Beach

Rev. PL McClean of St Gabriel's Milford spearheads rebuilding after a fire destroyed the Walnut Beach structure on Saturday night. Construction will start within three weeks on a building of similar size and purpose, while Milford fire and police, and Father McClean, say no evidence points to foul play.

Migford PL. McClean St. Gabriel's Church Milford Walnut Beach Foor Milford Fre Police Department Father McClean Walnut Sts. Amiur Milward

Chicago political boss Murphy must serve four years

The U S Supreme Court denied Murphy's petition for relief after he was convicted in the northern district of Illinois for conspiring in a postal scheme. The circuit court increased a two year sentence on three counts to four years, ruling two counts overlapped, and the case then went to the Supreme Court for review.

Washington Lim Miephy Chicago Leagvrnworth Federal Penitentiary Rafle Dearborn Steed United States Supreme Court Today Aurphy Coutioners Murphy Unitedd States District Court Mingis Somenead Wjrenit Court of Appeals Supremo Court

Fish and Game Association Sees Membership Surge

The Pairfield County Fish and Game Association reports a sharp membership rise after a recent banquet, nearly 40 applications received by secretary AL Williamson. The group, once bankrupt a decade ago, has rebounded to become one of the state’s most peculiar county organizations.

Pairfields County Fish and Game Association AL 7. Williamson

Regional Director Reviews Local Girl Scouts Troops

Regional Director Miss Allee Sandfordh of the Girl Scouts of Connecticut conducted a review of local Girl Scout troops Saturday afternoon at the Girls Club on Main Street after they marched from Mint Church and were received by officers’ association. Exhibitions of drilling and scout maneuvers followed the reception, with games played as part of the evaluation. Aliss Bandiford attended as regional leader. duties will transfer to another New England section. Officers participating included Mrs. Nathaniel Worllen, commander. Mrs. Howard Slimpsett, deputy commissioner. Miss Margaret Nichols, Miss Stelén Wheeler, Miss Mary Jones, Miss Margaret Crerend, Miss Florence Melaughlin, Miss Charlotte Sanford, Mrs. Mildred Smith, Lt. A. 4. Bleford. Miss Jeanette Warrs, Miss Sylvia Johnson, Miss Long Knapp, and Miss Evelyn Shay.

Allee Sandfordh Girl Scouts of Connecticut Girls’ Club Main Street Mint Ms Officers’ Association Aliss Bandiford Segal New Jngland Th Nathaniel Worllen Howard Slimpsett Margaret Nichols Stelén Wheeler Mary Jones Margaret Crerand Florence Melaughlin Charlotte Sanford Moss Mildred Smith A. 4. Bleford Jeanette Warrs Sylvia Johnson Long Knapp Evelyn Shay Howard C. Simpson Helen Wheeler Alice Sandiford Connecticut Marcella Nichols Jeanette Harris Florence MacLaughlin Lena C. Knapp A. J. Blackford Dorothy C. Lyon

Health officials clash over state smallpox bulletin

Wealth department officials dispute a state bulletin linking smallpox cases to Bridgeport. Local health officials say Bridgeport accounts for most cases since January and cite a February visit by a patient who arrived February 3 and departed the city soon after. They note no recent cases on Noble avenue for six months.

Wealth Department Bridgeport Downy Heidger Local Health Department Eymour Waterbury

Legislators decry gambling in banking in state exchange

A legislative committee in Hebbury notes private banks in the state have become gambling hubs through foreign exchange markets. The report links large losses to foreign born depositors and cites bankers connected to Ponzi schemes and various trust companies, raising alarm over bucket shop operations and speculative practices.

Bustorn Legislative Committee Charles ‘Ponzi Yes | Munet

Lift Ban on Aliens to Hawaii Proposal Reported

House immigration committee reported a plan to lift restrictions on alien labor to the Hawaiian Islands including Chinese workers and others. The measure faced opposition from Chairman Johnson who introduced no-re-election inquiry into Hawailian piques. the resolution, first introduced in July 1921 by Delegate Alanianagle of Flaws, was noted.

Washington Teliafin Ha Jan Islands House Immigration Committee Johnson Comaittes Pihes Yen Alanianagle Ot Flaws

Columbia Electric Co to Change Stock Value

The Columbia Electric Co in New York and Charleston announces a planned change in par value of its stock from 0 to 1 and from 410,000 to 500,000 shares. The company owns facilities in Cincinnati and operates traction lines in Ohio with gas and mineral properties in West Virginia.

Columbia Electric CO New York Columbia Gags & Nlettle Virginia Charleston Crpany Cinetanuit Traction Fine Ohind Tya Gas and Mineral West

Coca Cola Co Declares Two Dividends On Common

Coca Cola Co announces two dividends on common stock in Atlanta with details of payment amounts and records. The notice references an $81 dividend and an extra dividend of five cents per year, set to be paid in April with distribution to holders.

Coco Cola CO

Goldman to Face Warren Bank Case in Extradition

Boston feb 11— Abraham Goldman Chicago financier, linked to his son-in-law Joseph B. Marcino, seeks extradition to answer charges of complicity in the Warren National Bank wrecking. Federal witnesses and a grand jury will weigh indictments against Taylor of Trebark Marevid and Goldman as hearings begin in Chicago.

Boston Abrahim Goldman Kints Taylor Trebark Marevid Goldman

JAIL SENTENCE FOR BRATING HASSETT ATTEMPTED KILLING

William Arnelivels of 10th Crane Street Fairfield faced charges of assault with intent to kill Matthew Hassett of 41 Gregory Street in a confrontation on Medavary 4. Hassett, discharged from St. Vincent's hospital after a drunken incident, was fined 29 dollars and costs and given a suspended jail term. Other participants in the fracas received fines, jail terms, or suspensions as noted, including Eugene McKean and Francis Bowden. John O'Brien paid 145 dollars and costs.

Wiliam Arnelivels Crane Street Fairfield Wesaul Matthew Bhassett Gregory Street Itis Tre Blis Fano Hassett St. Vincent’s Hospital Uveelineis Eugene McKean Binck Treek Avenue Francis Bowden Parrott Avenue John Qg'brien Railroad Avenue

Two Accidents To Coasters In Milford Recorded

Milford February 26 Two casting accidents were reported at the late crowd enjoying the sport in Milford. Nicolas Guinitto 12 of Naukatuck Avenue Devon fell while running with his sled and cut a severn gash in his cheek requiring stitches. Grace Davenport 14 daughter of Benjamin Davenport of Ridge Street fell from her sled while traveling at speed and sustained a fracture of the left leg. She was taken home and reported resting comfortably.

Milford Atilord Nicolas Guinitto Naukatuck Avenue Devon Rusheq Grace Davenport Benjamin Davenport Ridge Street

Fablets Offer Quick Relief From Constipation

An ad advertises Fablets as a non calomel laxative alternative to Edwards Olive Tablets. It claims Fablets soothe the bowels and liver, relieve chronic constipation, and restore normal function with a vegetable laxative. The copy emphasizes quick, pleasant relief and encourages trial with one or two tablets.

Edwards de Pewards Calomel Massey M. D Quality Hill Sanatorium Monroe N. C Ridge Ports Tromp Daques Capsie Vo Plattsburg N.Y Jaques’ Jakes

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