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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1924
Page
5
The State Motor Vehicle Department urges strict display of 1924 number plates. Plates must be firmly fixed, horizontally aligned, clearly lit rear markers, kept clean, and not obscured. Violations risk suspension and up to fifty dollars fine. Lost or illegible plates require immediate replacement and 24 hour notice to the department.
A humorous verse presents Teedle a young man resisting despair. He quips that life is enough to be named Tee and die, a playful mock lament in verse form.
In Wastington on January 1 Kranis Morrison, secretary of the American Federation of Labor, telegraphed President Obregon of Mexico that American labor fully supports his fight against the vexoglutenay movement. The message responded to Obregon’s note to Samuel Gompers, head of the federation, regarding telegrams sent to labor leaders.
Waterbury firemen quickly extinguished a blaze in a frame business building owned by Dr J H McGrath on South Main Street. The restaurant fire appeared serious but was contained with smoke and emergency crews. Estimated loss runs about $3,000.
The ad lists Tin' Regular and Heavy Wool Pullovers at $5.00 with Ron Cathurs. Men's Soft or Linen Collar shirts priced to 18 and 20 cents, AC S195 Y Group. shirts offered up to $3.95 though slightly soiled.
Toy shop advertises extra track parts and accessories for Railway sets and play items. Mentions Moving Picture Film Milton Bradley games and various toy brands.
In Willimantic Jan 4 Judge George Winman disqualified counsel after remarks, delaying the Putnam embezzlement case of Thomas J Fillourey. Kilone y pleads not guilty to retained fees from past 12 years. Officer John Kallourey sues Detective William Jackson for 2000 in a separate action alleging persecution and damage to reputation. The Putnam case is moved to next term. Jackson aided by Frank Fenton to meet Judge Hinman in court.
In cooperation with Wagnerlain Onelo, RCA station WJZ will air nine operas from the Manhattan Opera House next month. The lineup includes Der Zigeunerbaron, Don Juan, Marriage of Figaro, Gotterdammerung, The Zauberflote, Siegfried, and Der Barbier von Bagdad, with broadcasts on January dates across evenings and a matinee Jan 17.
Azalia Chapter C E S installs officers with Worthy Matron Mannie Smith and Worthy Patron Hubert Jones, secretary Ruth Doolittle, treasurer Imma Snath, conductress Anna Sboun, associate conductress Ane Goyd, chaplain Mary Cummings, marshal Lithel Zyadler, organist Mildred Diamond, and other officers. A Christmas sherry hours followed the ceremony.
Jan 4 at Watcrversy a 38 year old man Alex Kislus leaped from a third story window near sid Aldus street before 8 oclock. He was transported to hospital but died from a fractured skull. Relatives say despondency followed news of his engagement with a woman he planned to marry. Emergency crew rushed him in ambulance. police report indicates suicide attempt.
An American lawyer representing Irish Republican claimants in the United States interviewed Lamon De Valera and Austin Stich in jail yesterday as part of proceedings before the American general in Dublin. The inquiry aims to gather evidence in accordance with the New York Supreme Court's guidelines.
Railroad officials investigated the derailment of two cars from train 79 near Bridgepot station, with the inquiry moved to Harlem River terminal offices. Officials would not comment, and a formal ruling was to be announced later.
Brooklawn converted its dining room into a Pullman dining car with porter Frank Isaithwaite to entertain Holmes and Edwards Siler Co sales force. The six months mileage sales campaign and semi annual conference were held last night drawing 14 salesmen from local offices with territories across the country.
Chicago January 4 Fidgur J Goodspeed professor of Biblical Greek at the University of Chicago defended deleting the first 11 verses of the eighth chapter of John in his American New Testament translation. He cited overwhelming evidence they do not belong to St John and noted they appear only in later medieval copies.
A 60 foot launch named Columbia once the Helen G of Fairfield and owned by Howard F Gray building contractor is described in a special Telegrams report. It sailed Fisher's Island transporting rum to New Haven this week and was sold about six months ago.
Three groups of the daintiest little dresses offered at one-third to one-half off regular value. All are new with embroidered yokes, hem stitched hems, and some with colored trimming. Available in long and short sizes up to two years.
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