New Bridge to Link Mainland and Pleasure Beach Approved
War Department gives go ahead for a new drawbridge from Seaview avenue to Pleasure Beach with a 208 foot span. Cost about $200,000 funded by multiple firms. work to begin soon with creosoted timber and bulkheads. Aimed to open next amusement season with pedestrian and auto traffic only, jettying and shoreline protection planned to counter erosion from storms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasure Beach Company
War Department
Seaview Avenue
Pleasure Beach
Berlin Midge Company
American Bridge Company
Southern
Burnham expected to head city tax board Thursday
Mayor F Wilam Behreng schedules Thursday 2 PM in City Hall Common Council chamber to organize the Board of Apportionment and Taxation. William B Burnham likely to be reelected president amid new appointees Daniel Clifford Abraham Schnee and George Hill sworn in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burnham
TAX Board
New York Syndicate Expected to Control Marland Oil
New York syndicate watchers expect a sale Thursday of 780000 unsold shares of Marland Oil from its 2000000 authorized stock. FW Marla, president, arrives in New York as board authorization already set. Names of buyers include ByrdWaie Layee and Loeb and Company related parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Der
Man and Oil Company
Ranc Gem
FW Marla
Dherte
Wserery
ByrdWaie
Mersan
Onanvins Hots Loeb Aid Company
Ang Die
Gerd Gl Company
Ney Dee
It 1924 Write It 1924 Instead of 1923
Statisticians note the clerks first days of January repeat the old year in figures due to habit. The lapse causes errors in legal papers and documents, wasting paper and money and annoying bosses. Homes are in demand by clerks as the year starts.
Mellon Urges Keeping Financial House in Order for Prosperity
Washington reports Secretary Mellon, in a New Year message, calls for continued fiscal retrenchment and sound tax policy. He notes a 1923 surplus of about 310 million above ordinary receipts and says tax reductions plus balanced expenditures could foster steady improvement despite unsettled European conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mellon
Congress
Treasury
Europe
National
Post Office Department
Mealion
Hoover
Coolidge
New York City
Louis A. Hil
Bureau of Engraving
Waanington
Atlanta
New York
Sicllana
Troopa
Tripoli
Wall Street
Davison Chemical
Hrmino Spalla
Argentina
Tex Richard
Gene Turney
Madison Square Garden
William Muldoon
Snormy Varserap
New York State
Percy Colling
Navy
Micet Jonday
Pasadena
Caltifataia Reott Hleh
Columbia Diversity YM Jr
Former U S Senate chaplain to officiate at funeral
Rev Ulysses Grant Pierce former chaplain of the United States Senate and Unitarian church leader will return to Bridgeport to officiate the funeral for Ellinny Field Hamill widow of Charles B Hamill sister of John Meld VP of Warner Brothers. Hamill 82 resided at 7 Marne Ave Fairfield died in Bridgeport hospital last Saturday. She is survived by husband brother two daughters and her parents from Washington. Funeral noon today Read Memorial chapel North Avenue burial Mountain Grove cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ulysses Grant Pierce
United States Senate
Washington, D. C
Bridgepot
Nnelliy Field
Hamill
Charles B Hamll
John Meld
Warner B Others
Acs
Bridgeport Hospital
Marne Avenue
Fairfield
Grand Jury Calls 18 Local Doctors In Quack Probe
Hartford December 31 Special to The Celegram 66 physicians summoned for grand jury inquiry include 18 Bridgeport doctors Eclectic practitioners across the state Several named are now out of state Others summoned include physicians from Stratford New Haven Derby Waterbury and Norwalk as the probe resumes after Christmas recess
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Hartford
Grand Juy Extra
Bridgeport
Eclectic School
Spero G. Vryonis
State Street
Simon L. Katzoff
Bunte Street
Morcig T. Horwitz
Fairfield Avenue
David §. Babkis
Capitol Avenue
John Hraba
Broad Street
Lillian L. Burstan
Main Street
Maurice G. Burstan
Frank E. Gavtias
Last Main Street
Ellwood C Weise
Stratford Avenue
Samuel Lerner
Gerald A. Richardson
Ilarry W. Pinkerton
William O Galbreath
Philip S. Daily
Ernest P Hopper
Calvin A. Beard
Edward C. Tenbrel
Harry Chaimson
Jennie K. Cotner
Stratford
James W. Catner
Anthony R. Compo
Stamfo
New Haven
Ralph Delgindice
Albert Zeuben
Abraham Barshaw
George Harrison
Derby
Joseph E. Koplowitz
William B. Debellis
Waterbay
Ralph Finalas
Waterbury
Laroy Coombs
East Norwalk
Mackerzie
Tillie Braun
Danbury
Stratford Court
First Congregational Church of
Fairfield
Crawford
Greenwich
Robert Wellstaodt
New York City
Shelton
Harold 5
Fitzpatrick
Southington
New Britain
New York
Luness May Face Electric Chair For Wifes Murder
Frank Madel of 728 Stillman street in clone awaits trial in Hackensack N J for the murder of his wife Josephine after he fully confessed The case has drained his strength and doctors attend him as jail officials weigh possible insanity pleas and the electric chair as the supreme penalty under New Jersey law
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Mader
Stillman Street
Hackensack
N. J
Josephine
Madel
Cummings to Speak in Waterbury Friday
Stamford attorney Cummings will address a citizens meeting on law enforcement at the state armory in Waterbury Friday. Governor Templeton will introduce remarks and State's Attorney Carmody will preside. The armory opens at 7:13 and the meeting starts about 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honter
Cummings
Stamford
State Armory
Waterbury
Charles A. Templeton
Terrence PF. Carmody
Only Two Here Oppose Plan Of Metion to Reduce Taxes
Bridgeport business leaders largely back immediate congressional action on a tax reduction plan. A chamber referendum drew 481 Yes to 1 No on favoring the plan, 471 Yes to 480 No on preferring tax relief over the bonus, and 480 Yes to 471 No on urging immediate congressional consideration, with committee member George Crayton guiding the process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Bridgeport
Congress of Women
Iwao
Amconie
Caxr
Deedon
George B. Crayton
Mel Joni
Postenid
Olvi
President Coolidge Seeks Prosperity for 1924
President Coolidge tonight sent New Year greetings to the American people. He urged reflection on spiritual, moral and material resources, noting past progress and hopeful prospects for advancement in 1924. He expressed a wish for prosperity and happiness for all citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Drs
Coolidge
Snow Likely Today as Cold Wave Moves East
Weather officials predicted New England would see a snowstorm sweeping down from Maine. Bridgeport endured rain and a 0.41 inch fall, with the day’s low 27 and high 34. Gusty winds and coastal cold set in as harbor traffic stalled and a schooner with 2000 Newfoundland dogs sought shelter before clearing for New York. A man on Church Street broke his wrist slipping on sleet as emergency staff rushed him to Bridgeport Hospital.
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Maine
New England
Pine Tree
Bridgeport
William J. Melin
Coly Breem
Feechooner
Leland
St. John’s
Nova Scotia
New York City
Stridgeport
New York
Church Street
Andrew Gandells
Arctic Street
A. B. Margulis
Bridgepoit Hospital
Northwest Cold as Snow Forecast Across Regions
North and west of the country endure sharply dropping temperatures as more snow is forecast for the eastern areas. In the Pacific Northwest freezing levels persist with some readings below zero east of the pass. A Puget Sound steamer broke from its moorings near Seattle and fell onto rocks at Meadow Point amid strong winds from western Canada and Alaska. Snow continues from the Cascades to the Rockies, while Montana reports the lowest readings spreading into Wyoming, Colorado and West.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic
United States
San Francisco
Pacific Northwest
Usseude Mountains
Puget Sound
Seattle
Meadow Putt
Canada
Alaska
Cascades
Rockies
Montana
Wyoming
Colorado
Scratch Proves Fatal to Winsted Resident
Patrick Carroll, a Winsted man employed with his brother at a hardware business here, died after a small shaving cut led to an infection that spread through the mouth and poisoned his system. He leaves four brothers, including Ley St J Carroll of Westport and Joseph Carroll of Winsted, and other relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winsteod
Patrick Carrol
Carroll
Gq Hardware Merchent
Ley St J Carroll
Westport
Orwu, Carrol
Naugatuck
de Cf Lystarrau
Mtamford
Joseph B. Carrol
Winated
Twu
Big year ahead for local factories says industrial leaders
Local industrial leaders predict substantial prosperity through 1924 citing strong business, while 1923 closes with $4.2 million in 1924 building progress. Other items note education standards for bar applicants, state police detains, and shifts in public appointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Read Street
Connecticut
Newbridge
Pleasure Beach
War Department
Kenny P. Lyons
Superior Court
Munich
Mellon
Chamber of Commerce
Burnham
Uilneas
Madej
Case
Beluans
Jennia E. Crocker
America
Bridgeport
Higher standards for bar members proposed at Connecticut meeting
The Connecticut Bar Association plans to raise bar admission standards. A proposed plan calls for two years of college before law study and at least three years at a recognized law school, with all law schools inspected for standards. The January 21 meeting will include Judge William B. Boardman and guest speaker Robert Bé Léé Barér from the American Bar Association, plus Judge Arthur F. Kitts as another speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connecticut Bar Association
William B. Boardman
County Court House
BE. M. Day
Hartford
Coardman
Law Associations
Washington
Robert BE
Léé Barér
The
American Bar Association
Stratfield Hotel
Waterbury
Superior Court
Senate
Fudge Boardman
Cuba seeks American merchants for Havana fair
Senor Guis Marino Ferez of the Cuban embassy says efforts are under way to attract U S exhibitors to Havana International Sample Fair set for February 9 to 24 American merchants currently rank fifth in potential exhibitors Germany leads Cuba accounts for eighty percent of foreign trade and the Department of Commerce Latin American division notes inquiries from across the United States as entries close January 1
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senor Guis Marino Ferez
Cuban Embansisy
Havana
United States
Germany
Senor Marino
Cuba
Department of Commerce
New York Furrier Robbed Again in a Month
In New York City on December 31, William Jackman's Son fur house at 35th Street suffered its second burglary in a month. Thieves pried open a rear window, escaped before detectives arrived to a burglar alarm, and took about $26,000 in furs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NW York
William Jackman
35Th Street
New Year’s Eve Drunkenness Reported in Lundageport
It was very wet in Lundageport last night, viewed through police eyes, but very dry in Bridgeport. An hour before 1924, James H. Murray of Howard avenue passed out and was found unconscious from liquor on Park avenue near Werkimer street. He was given a cell cut and charged with drunkenness.
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Lundageport
Bridgeport
James H. Murray
Lol Howard Avenue
Park Avenue
Werkimer Street
Thirty City Officials to Be Sworn In by Burdick Today
Thirty commissioners and city officials named by Mayor Behrens will be sworn in this morning in City Clerk Burdick's office. Appointees include Polles, Dr William Heal an Jr, Samuel Dewe, Fire commissioner James D. Lawler, James J. Btonc, Health commissioners, Frank W. Stevens, James P. O'Neil, Building commissioner William McLennan, Cy Plan members William Hopkins and James M. Saxton, Board of Contract and Supply George Hill, Board of Apportionment George Hill, Abraham Schnee, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Wiliam Behrens
Alfred W Burdick
Polles
William Healan, Jr
Samuel Dewe
Thomas J. Pardy
James DD. Lawler
James F. Coleman
James J. Btonc
John H. Finnegan
New York woman accused in insured parcel post fraud
Postal Inspector I D Boyle said the government paid hundreds of thousands in claims after Maria Vogel of Bayonne New Jersey head of Lion Brand Neckwear and Renown Jewelry allegedly filed false loss claims. Vogel allegedly shipped neckwear nationwide and collected for many lost packages while many were delivered and never received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Post Office Department
I. D. Boyle
Boyle
Maria Vogel
Bayonne
N. J
Lion Brand Neckwear
Renown Jewelry Company
Broadway
Vogel
M. Vogel
Specially Cravat Company
Vogue Neckwear Company
United States
Parcel Post
Post
Doctor's Car Stolen Reported in Telegram Notice
Drewr Rosenthal of 56 State Street reported to the Telegram last night that his automobile bearing Connecticut registration O3824 was stolen in New York Sunday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drewr. Rosenthal
State Street
Connecticut
New York
New Year Observances Split Between Churches and Homes
Bangor Maine reporters note midnight gatherings as the year opens with joyous wishes and contrasts between watch night church services and those at home, predicting 1824 to be prosperous with peace. The scene includes St John’s Episcopal Church parishioners and other observances, while legal news from Houston involves Sheriff Edmund W Lewin and Attorney W S Lewin. A jury later returns two-year sentences for accused conspirators, with appeals planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Religioua
Kong
Chinea
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Park and Fairfield Ayenues
Bangor Me
Edmund W
W. S. Lewin
Houston
Petera
United States Chronies Court of Appeals
Steady Trading Period Forecast for Bridgeport in 1924
Bridgeport business leaders foresee a steady trading period into 1924 with potential tax relief and new ventures. Banks report plants recovering from wartime costs, with Bus Machine Tool securing machines for water production and Holmes and Edward noting strong silverware orders. Jenkins Valve announces a new building and 300 new jobs by year end 1924.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mel
App Congress
Bridgeport
Watle
Bellard
Whits
Holmes
Edward
Silverwaredustry
Welditch
Jenkins Valve
Enny
Woman shot at New Year's party at Mrs Narkoja home
At a New Year gathering on State Street Extension a revolver discharged wounding Mrs. Annoa Narkoja in the left arm. Vincent Holly, 35, of Holly Avenue, is held on breach of the peace charge. authorities say the shooting was accidental during handling of a revolver owned by Narkoja's husband. Emergency hospital care followed. police questioned guests and sought the weapon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annoa Narkoja
State Street
St. Vincent's Hospital
Vincent
of & Holly Avenue
Waserta
Tes Nerkoja
Narkoja
Mary Emergency
Polien
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U.S
F. Wilam Behreng
Board of Apportionment
Taxston
Common Council
City Hall
William B. Burnham
George B. Clark
Behrens
Daniel J. Clliford
Mis
Mary A. Sullivan
Abraham C. Schnee
Ella G. Fleck
George Hill
William B. Booth Clark
Samuel Dawe
Police Board
John €. Stanley
James Btone
Stereed
Henry No McAuthyon
Fire Hoard
J. Henry Callahan
William J Zepp
Health Board
Harry BK. Husted
Fishard
Neithercut
Charities Board
WEW York Syndicate
Marland Oil
U. S. Senate
Holden
Luness
Winsted
Bridgeport Post
Robert E. Lee Saner
N. Y
Burdick
P. D. Department
Usher
Aroostook
Fident City
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