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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1923

Page

2

Self-Confessed Slayer Eldon Wilbur Faces Murder Charge

Charles Wilbur 68 of East Haddam is accused of shooting Frank Early 65 in Salem. He was brought to Norwich for presentation on a first degree murder bench warrant. Wilbur described a different sequence of events from prior statements.

Norwich Charles Wilbur Frank Early East Haddam Wilbur Lonely Wood Salem Criminal Superior Court George H. Stanton Stanton Early Topstairs E Early Nim Trice

Aldermanic Inquest Probes Harbor Boat Office

Aldermen question Lamond on harbor boat records and control. Spargo presses for proper reporting, funding, and maintenance, noting misaligned offices and unpaid phone service. Lamond defends towing duties, argues future costs and repairs, while the board weighs fixing the boat or hauling it out for overhaul.

Lamond Par Spargo Lamond Dmor Eamond City Yard Dennis Kelly New Haven Charles Lewis Yamond T J. Parey Kenny Cronin Brown

Jewish groups plan Palestine fund convention in Bridgeport

Bridgeport moves to raise funds for the Palestine Foundation Fund of the Zionist Organization of America with a December drive for 200000 and a Connecticut quota of 6000000. A January 28 meeting with local Keren Hayesod executives will set plans and delegate representation from numerous city Jewish groups.

Palestine Foundation Fund Zionist Organization of America Connecticut Bridgeport Keren Hayesod Morris Rothenberg Emeanne, Newman Keren Hayeson Isaac Carmel Zionist Organization Wein Sage Carsiel Bey Blein Seven Hayesod Ee Nl Tor Les Tyer

Radio Programs and Concert Schedule Listings

A detailed schedule of radio programming across multiple stations in Newark and Bloomfield, listing reports on markets and farm products, weather and time signals, concerts by Geneva Vounss James M Roche Dorothy Berlinger and others, readings from A Son of the Middle Border, and public talks on vocational selection and leadership for youth. Included are varied programs such as sports recaps, dramatic readings, and musical performances throughout the day with times and performers.

Westinghouse Elec Newark Fr&ely Geneva Vounss Middle Border Hamlin Garand Macmillan Company James M. Roche Esta. Marie Rawhey Holward Richards East New York Savings Bank National Association of Mutual Savings Parks Rocky Mountain Zion Yellowstone Robert G. Weyh Broadway Berthan Brainard Dorothy Ber Ingfr Mt. Vernon Turkey Dia Bey Arlington Dorothy Berlinger St Vernon L. Bamberger & Co N. J George F. Clark Thomas Houston Albert JB. Sonn Redio Vewark Rev. Houston Avion Hoffman Bloomfield Penn Buddy Manhattan Mary Ethel Ilutton Holyoke Mass Morris County Train So O Stanton Tribet Ie South Ethel Hutton

Santa No. 2 Robs Santa No. 1 of Orphanage Toys

In Watkteen II on December 20 two elves in red suits robbed the Lake County Orphanage of Christmas toys. Santa No. 2 produced a gun, took the toy pack from Santa No. 1, and forced superintendent Duncan MacInnes to give a gold watch and a check. Orphans are left without gifts as a result.

Watktegan Lake County Seria No. 2 Santa Santa No 2 Duncan MacInnes The Noma Santa Claus

Fairfield Luncheon Club Plans Meeting

The Fairfield Luncheon Club will meet tomorrow at noon at the Fairfield Beach Inn. The group has held sessions at an unknown hotel, but the former meeting place is closed until spring. routine business will be transacted.

Wairfheld Fairfeld Mairfield Beach

Woman's tears halt murder trial in Bronx court

Reuben vein charged with aiding Abraham Becker in the murder and burial of his wife. A crying woman, sister of one defendant, interrupted proceedings in Bronx court while seeking permission to see him. She carried her infant daughter and spoke of searching for a missing brother as jurors for Norlin Thimtself were seated.

York Janes—Yray Reuben Vein Abraham Becker Bronx Court Singer Reuben Norlin Norlan Thimtself Norkin

County Fair Provides Atmosphere Mirth And Local Talent

Monday's audience enjoyed a lively County Fair production with crullers and pink lemonade, a brass band in overalls, and usherettes in sunbonnets. Arthur Chatterdon stars as M Abigail Prue with Nila Mae as Tags, Orville Harris as Joe, and Joan Storm as Sally Greenway, delivering humor and warmth amid farm setting and old-time tunes.

Arthur Chatterdon M. Abigail Prue Nila Mae Tags Gil Orville Harris Dia Joe Nell Joan Storm Sally Greenway Jay Ray Pepper Crossing Town

Woman shoots skunk near chicken coops in Sandy

In Sandy Oregon Mrs Thomas Hagan, a resident, fired at a skunk snooping around her property. She crawled beneath a fence and shot the animal through its head, ending its threat to her coop.

Sandy Ore Thomas Hagan

Bridgeport Fraternal and Civic Organizations Listings

A readable fragment lists many Bridgeport clubs and lodges with street addresses including 1175 Main Street and 496 Stratford Avenue. Entities include American Fire Underwriters, Master Builders Exchange, Rifle Club, Mithra Lodge, Pythian Sisters, Carpenters and Joiners, Daughters of St. George, Seaside Hive, and Republican Club, among others.

Bridgeport Business Men's Asaoeciation Main Street Bridgeport Fire Underwriters Agouquin Club Bridgeport Master Builders’ Exchange Stratford Avenue Bridgeport Rifle Club State Arnory Biligenont Athletic Ena Golgen Hill Street Munim Street Harmony Council Jr O. U Oa State Street Mithra Indge Colanthy Teme Pythian Sisters Union Avenue Court Pequonneck l Tannon Street Calulps Circle Cannoct Street Bhenandoah Lodge Housatonia Avenue Corinthian Lodge Masonic Temple Kreundschatl Rebekah Lodge J. O Immediate Relief Association O. F Broad Street Betsy Rossconnell Iona Daughters of Fajerty Slate Street

British seek fair deal on debts amid Treasury talks

British Chancellor outlines plan to fund debts with a graduated interest rate and amortization. He warns heavy taxes will follow to meet payments, reducing purchasing power of workers and harming both British and American economies as negotiations with the American Commission continue under executive approval.

Harding Mellon Smoot Utah American Commission White House Treasury Okes Congress Great Britain United States

Woman seeks annulment after fake license marriage

Rose Lubit says in Ohio that a man deceived her into a sham union by presenting a forged license. They wed August 12 and lived as husband and wife until he deserted her in October. She asks the court to nullify the marriage due to ignorance of Ohio marriage laws.

Othio Rose Lubitsay Thouple Rose Ohio

Burnham Heads Board Urging Efficiency Over Spending

Mayor Atwater backs a lean tax plan while stressing efficiency in city finances. He targets a 26 mill rate with 2.2 mills for normal expenses and removal of unemployment dues, noting grand totals near 240 million though likely reducible by relief boards. He urges harmony on expenses as fixed charges like bond payments salaries police and firemen absorb most revenue.

Board of Relief Aty Atwater Ctty Pur

Leverly Nominates Burnham For President

A. Leverly nominates W. Burnham for president with no other nominations. All members attend except E. B. Ashinun and W. P. Kirk.

A. A. Leverly W. 5. Burnham EB. L Ashinun W. P. Kirk

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