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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1924

Page

21

Painting and Decorating and Real Estate Ads

Painting and decorating services offer guaranteed work with addresses at 941 Kossuth St and 219 Hollister Ave Mirageport. East Side Painting Co advertises painting, wallpapering, plastering with warranty and contact at 683 Masia. Real estate listings invite inspection of Stratfield bargains with W Nichols and rooming options in Ford area.

John Ewett Masia East Side Painting CO Cal Bar Kossuth

Multiple Obituaries and Funeral Notices in Hartford Area

Local deaths include Cornelio Curtis and Bridget Geagen with private and mass services, Emma Hansen, Mabel Stanton Johnson, Elizabeth Carley Cleavy, Clarence Lowden, Charles F E McClellan, Sarah Jane Miller, George A Samson, Justina Tuttlie, and a Thresher family notice. Funeral details list residences, dates January 1924, and burial sites such as Park Cemetery, Lakeview Cemetery, St Rose Cemetery, and St. Joseph's Cemetery Ware, Conn. Card of Thanks notes accompany afterloss tributes.

J. Mic Cancrecy Hansen Emma A A. Hansen Joset Otto Mer Han Carrell Avenues Pad Pan Lakeview Cemetery Fohnson Mabel] Stanton Oscar M. Johnson Central Avenue Park Cemetery Cleavy Newtown Elizabeth Carley Thomas St. Rose Church St. Rose Cemetery Lowden Clarence Laurel Avenue Taterment Lakesish McClellan Charles FE McClelan Lenham Miller Tus Derby Shelton Samson Waterburs George A Sammson Gte Bidgeport Wader Kent Mamaculate Conception Juseph Ware Conn Puetteer Justina Tutlle Saster Minton Lurnain Netley St. Is Chorth Mon Jay Jan Muward Mois Taieyen Zarnum Avenue ThHursdas Fan Cedar Wie Raetere Jartford Conn

Smoke Nuisance Suit to Be Heard Tomorrow

The case of Jacob J. Shubert versus Alfred Toward Renshaw over bonfires on Renshaw’s Stippan Point estate, claimed as a nuisance to Shubert’s residents, goes before Judge Arthur P. Ella in Superior Court tomorrow on a motion for judgment for failure to file an answer. An injunction previously issued was deemed overly restrictive. Renshaw’s counsel argued halting a cigarette on his property would violate the law.

Jacob J. Shubert Alfred Renshaw Stippan Point Dam T Ford Shubert Arthur P. Ella Renshiw Frank D. Barnes Geveral

Bonus vote unlikely this session in Congress

The article reports debate among Republican leaders over passing a bonus bill alongside tax reduction. Representative Wish of New York proposes a motion to pledge both tax reduction and bonus legislation, but leaders Longworth and others oppose pledges and favor prioritizing tax and oil measures. Andrew of Massachusetts argues Treasury data show bonus funding could come from tax relief. The Ways and Means committee nears a vote on a constitutional amendment to bar tax exempt securities.

Representative Wish New York Sertige Men's Bloc Louse Longworth House Massachusetts The Treasury Ways and Means Committee Green

Tax Collector Salaries Hit By Rising Local Taxes

Tax collection costs have surged as personal taxes rise over 200 per cent yet clerical staffing declined. The Works Department seeks 2000 for salaries and expenses, and the Apportionment meeting will decide transferring funds. Efforts aim to cover 155000 due on Dilly standing against the city and aldermen dinner bills over 800 from last year.

Aldersmen

Notice of estate probate and rates payable

Walter rates for the quarter ending January 1 1924 are due at the offices of the Company 20 Main Street. All dues must be paid by January 1024. District probate court in Bridgewerk district distributes estates. creditors must file claims within months from date for settlement. Indebted parties urged to immediate payment to administrator Harold A Weittlesey at 477 Main Street and address notices to Gilly at 2 Maison Ave.

Walter Main Street Buudays SN Mota M. Prank Huropherton Yoo Prous Tur Tat Bridgewerk Sud Estate Smitit

British Labourite Raps Lords For Not Attending

London Jan 9 Associated Press British Labour member John Joseph Jones known as Jack Jones challenged the Lords during a formal parliamentary session. He accused peers of contempt toward the Commons as the Lords were few in number for the King announced Speaker Whitley's election. The Speaker offered to investigate but Jones pressed on, drawing disapproval from his party and causing embarrassment as MPs returned to their chamber.

London Associated Press John Joseph Jones Jack Jones Westlam House of Lords John Henry Whitley House of Commons Commons

Receiver Sought For Romeo Hospital Infinances Under Scrutiny

A temporary receiver will be appointed to the Rom eo Hospital as H G Loveder of Edward E Price & Co investigates the finances. Chief creditors are named as Dr Pasquale Romeo and his relatives with mortgages and interest disputes triggering the inquiry. Maria Petruccelli says the board’s finances were controlled by Romeo dating back to the hospital’s 1920 founding and 1933 incorporation. The audit aims to reveal who the creditors are and how funds were advanced and mortgaged.

Pasquali Romeo Flo Becange Petruccelli

McCathron Elected Fire Board Head Faces Start

New Fire Board led by McCathron discusses hydrant replacement near Fairfield Avenue store. Owners offer one third of cost. city debates paying none. Commissioner Stone to investigate and study precedent while pension request for late husband of Mrs. Wallace Hall is referred for action. Applications from Mohyde and Taylor noted for future consideration. President McCathron deferred committee appointments to next meeting.

Fis Fairfield Avenue Stone Wallace Hall Oliver G. Righter John J. Mohyde Kossuth Street Clarence H. Taylor Burroughs Street McCathron

Shelton Grows Apace Since River Dam Was Built in 1870

Jay Sulton reports on Shelton rising from a small village to an industrial city after the 1870 dam on the Housatonic. Key figures include N Shelton and D W Plumb, with plants like Derby Silver, BEC Maltby, and Radehite Brothers shaping growth along the canal. The 1881 flood, steam power adoption, and subsequent factory expansions cemented Shelton’s manufacturing boom affecting nearby Derby Ansonia and Seymour.

Shelton Sulton Jay Edward Nelson Shelton Huntington Daniel Shelton England Stratford Derny Captain Partridge Birmingham Housatonic Shelten New Milford Housatonic Water Company New England TB. N. Shelton D. W. Plumb Johny Sterling Piano Company Bassett Metal Goods Company Shetton Derby Ansonia Seymour

Obituary notices and funeral services in Bridgeport paper

A long obituaries page lists funeral services for Sarah Jane Miller widow of George Henry Miller and several other local residents. Details include names of survivors, burial places in Derby Union Cedar Hill St Michael's and Park cemeteries, church services at Immaculate Conception St John St Augustine Christ Episcopal, and various addresses in Bridgeport Stratford Waterbury New Haven and surrounding areas.

Sarah Jane Miller George Henry Miller Charles L. Dennis State Street Derby Miller Horace Bennett Norman Street Edward Patten Waterbury Los Angeles Cornelia Curts Cornelia Curtis Academy Hill Stratford Francia Hine Christ Episcopal Church C. €. Kennedy New Haven Union Cemetery Susan Michuda Ocko Susan Alutinda Ocko Mathing Ocko Arctic Street St. John’s R. C St. Michael's Cemetery

Child Prodigy Sidis Now Works For 23 A Week

William Sidis once celebrated prodigy, son of Boris Sidis, known for Harvard entry at 11 and Tufts at 10, now earns 23 dollars weekly as a statistical clerk in New York. Once lectured Harvard professors on the fourth dimension, later faced arrest in 1919, and drifted to menial tasks while seeking financial stability.

W York Jon William J. Sid Boris Stila Harvard University New York New York Tribune Young Stolls Harvard Harvard ‘Medical School Massacusetts Institute of Technology Tufts College Rice Institute Houston Texas Boston House of Correction Lidia Sidis

Nina W Putnam Calls Off Divorce Case

Nina W Putnam ends divorce bid after questioning Rhode Island residency rules. Letter to attorney describes confusion over state domicile requirements and cites McCarty v McCarty to argue residence duration and intent determine sufficiency. Detailing misgivings about pursuing divorce in Rhode Island, she authorizes discontinuance of the petition and disputes press reports of an intended separation.

Rhode Island McCarty Connecticut Rhode Iland Andy Phiee

Senator Mayfield Denies Accusations In Election Dispute

Senate election committee receives denial from Senator Mayfield amid counter charges by opponent Peddy that the contest was not filed in good faith. The denial follows questions about the legitimacy of the challenge and asserts the integrity of Mayfield's campaign.

Warelingston Jan Theorge TE Bb. Peddy Mayfield Demumis Tevas Senate Llecthona Pedidy

Hoppe and Cochran Ready to Start Title Match

In Boston Willie Hoppe and Welker Cochran finished preparations for a 16,600 point title match at Mechanic Hall tomorrow night. Hoppe, world champion 18.3 balls, and Cochran, challenger, tied for first in the 18.2 title tournament in New York with Hoppe winning the Chicago playoff.

Boston Jan. v Willie Hoppe Welker Cochran Mechanica Hall Hoppe Cochran New York Chicago Ioppe

Bernstein Mandell Set to Clash at Garden in Fifteen Rounds

New York January 9 A fast growing lightweight scene sees challengers emerge for Benny Leonard’s throne. Pat Moran scored a return victory, and Friday at the Garden Jack Bernstein meets Sammy Mandell in a fifteen round bout. Bernstein once held the 130 pound title and is eager to rejoin the championship scene as Mandell, famed as the era’s fastest 130 pounder, challenges him in a key bout.

New York Benny Leonard Pat Moran Shugrue Charlie White the Garden Jack Bernstein Sammy Mandell Bernstein Dundee Jack Meus Tila Leonard Jack Mandell Sammy Weat Joas

Coastal Storm Waves Hit Atlantic Looming Shipping Woes

Rumors and weather warnings spread as tidal surges and fierce gales lash the France coast and broad Atlantic. Several steamers report distress near American shores, with ships delayed by weeks of storms and wrecks off Newfoundland and Long Island.

New York Othe American London Lapland Southwipton Laconia Liverpool Halifax George Washington Bremen Turtes Majestic Unthampton Cinte Verde Naples van Buren Fstonia Copenhagen LE Ae New England Perry Setzer Linbey Jacksonville la Baltiver Mase Long Island Flor Cough Qudis Schoonse Las Uren Ijan Tomelina Georgia Florida Stornia Clalun Socrno Cape Hatteras Meightera Taalyenorts Wis Bermuda Dor Ber Tuclock Tonmror

Roper Quits Princeton Moran Bucknell Coach

Penn college football coach Roper announced his resignation at the end of the 1924 season. Centre College coach Charlie Ju stated plans to sign a three year term at an institution in Pennsylvania.

Roper Princeton Moran Bucknell Dan A — Themy Rally Roper Penncoten Taiversity Milily Charlie Ju Ullege mM Philadelphia Ae Beg Genkid Wih & Fennsyteania Ae Praying Colonels Aod

Intercollegiate Basketball League Opens With Doubt and Hope

The Intercollegiate Basketball League starts Friday with Pennsylvan ia vs Columbia at Morningside Heights Gym. Yale, Cornell, Princeton, Columbia, Dartmouth, and Penn rival for the title as Yale seeks to defend last year’s crown amid new coaching and emphasis on team play.

New York Pennsylvania Olumbia Morningside Heights Princeton Nassau Penn Ana Bue Yale Joe Fogarty Peinte ‘Trom+mers Peistant Cornell Columbia Dartmouth Pennayly Mtation Him Zahn Tigers Hay Wittmer Wilt Ropers MacNichols Reague Doe Fosurly Combre Pite Eddie Sussman Fite

Independent Five After Games Seek Challenge to I M A

Independent basketball teams after games challenge the I M A. Southport Firemen, Community A C of Fairfield, Sokol Rosebuds and Blessed Sacraments have strong record but four losses in three years. Teams wishing to challenge the Independents contact manager William Ihlert Milford 416-3.

Bevon M. If. A Southport Firemen Community A. C Fairfield Sokol Rosebuds Blessed Sacraments William Ihlert Milford

Brookins Rated as Athletic Sensation in Hurdles

Brooklyn track star Brookins is praised as an athletic sensation by Newark and Pennsylvania officials for his graceful hurdle style and versatile sprinting. His performance at the Western Conference meet in Ann Arbor June 16 is highlighted as outstanding, with coaches and university figures noting potential Olympic team qualification.

Liverpool Lusternersa Vlyalos Johngout Newark Bresmabout Suan Jkeane University of Surgase Lawson Robertson Pennsylvania Ann Arver Ivany Iitie Chicago Jack Ener Jack Mer Travera Brookins Tittenhy Svens

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Cnderwoods G.C Smith Iraingtons Royalx Plummer ‘Typewriter Exchange Fairfiell Ave Gas Apple Ave Riter Nee Exchange Tage Wroom Herbert Wells Iearty Steenfeld Zimner Bros Sioden Tull Stratfield W. Nichols Iamen Rood Ford Court Belovel Mousbane Brian Ib Mra Fon Bulkley Anks Telergiona Smd Bari Spock Hughes & Chapman Co Bridgeport, Co Eee v Ly Charles L. Dennis Undembaakeit Funeral Home State St Harry F. McCabe Ree West Bridgeport Hydraulic Company Jame Lunt Janay Ads Dune Ion Hurbell Pawnbroior Tey Mybelf Harold A Weittlesey M. J. Gannon Funeral Home John Si Romeo’s Hospital M’cathron Fire Board George T. Samson George Y. Samson Witam Street Immaculate Conception St. Joseph’s Cemetery Edward H. Thresher Bridget Craser Charles l. Pierce Barnum Avenue Elias Howe Cedar Hill Cemetery Hartford Tor Wincence A Bun Lowden O'Slock Takevlew Cemetery Annie Lowden Grace Lowden Howard 4Anborn Stratfo.7 Thomas F. Sherwood Brooklyn Vernon W. Lowden Bridget Geagen Bridgetgen Martin Geagen Jones Avenue St. Augustine's Church St. Mischael's Cemetery Shada Sar Misa Jennie Agnes Aranichill John Joeper Charles 1 McClellan Charlies McClallan Benham Avenue Srs Maybelle SN Warren Willan McMleHan Benhan Avenue Arthur Treckman Frank Prokop Frank Vite St. Charter Nnis Marat Nev. Tb, Gleaver P. J McGivney John Miles Karry Quinn St Michaels Ann Muldoon Anno Slutdoon Bernard Muldoon Areede Street St. Che F P. TL McGivney Dennly Moran Descon Harry Quinn John Milea Peter Fagan Terrence McMahon John Crowley Frederick Smart Daniel MrPadden Roderick Kiely Burldl St. Michael's, Cemetery Quentin Durward Nancy E. Durward Til Bridgeport Age of Moose American Legion Beech Grove Chapel Muncie Ind Heber Dwight Ketcham Beech Grove Cemetery Durward Mabel Stanton Johnson Gaa Central Betty Wilson Mia Nicholas O. Wilson Lenox Avenue Fron Nicholas JD Nicholas Dpd Andrea Tres Court St. Michaels Cemetery Albert Albert Francis Skoda Frank Skoda W. OT. Jepson Dask Matthew Wonicello Matthew Vunelle Dominick Woniee Ellizabeth Alreet Holy Rosary Church Fev Kealty Michaels Remecory Raymond Thomas Kelly Tarial Avenue Rey Buker Wah Lizabeth Carley Leasy Pineral Ve Ava Pec Carley Leavys Tidas Leavy Newtown Somortow St. Aages Baia St. Rusets Grace Clarence Hawes Florence Twawes HK. Aawes St. Luke's Hospital Diana Trockfield Ray Charles Lewis Biges St Paul's Episcopal Church Had Place Newating WNL SIL Dmhan Dls Cantemvey Ros Vfenry Wace Oy Canterbury Tong Ilnes Torn Rugby Timerise College Oxford Kangis Callene i Bu Michael's Cornhill Warrah Wa Dew Terbury American Legion Wey Nina W. Putnam Basset Kes Ran Pore Jude Jedmond Ziuehev Lelaei Miyo Zacher Wisworth Br Sari Nina W. Goslyman Santerson Tere Fasset Naslund Ag J. Sanderson Providence Court Whee France Keywrest Fan Og Lanka Love College Court League
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