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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1924

Page

2

Senator Demands Probe of Monopoly Charges in Senate

Senator McKellar of Time proposes an investigation into government contracts and a monopoly in fur trade connections. A subcommittee will be appointed after Wheeler’s return to Washington to probe the government’s dealings with the Fouche Fox company and related costs.

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Five Burglaries Plague Town as Suspects Held

Three strangers suspected of five robberies hit stores and homes from Monroe Center to Norwalk. Thieves entered the Av Shall beach general store, a Willard Steney home, and the Norwalk estate of Edward Gallagher, among others, stealing cash and valuables. Police press on with inquiries amid reports of amateur work and a large theft pattern.

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Four Organizations Seek Change to Volstead Act

A coalition of Moderation League affiliates and labor groups announces plans to modify the Volstead Act. Leaders including Austen Grov and James Daimen pledge hearings, voter outreach, and national pressure to sway congress and state campaigns.

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South Dakota Governor Resumes Gas Price War

South Dakota Governor McMaster orders state fuel supply to set price at 16 cents per gallon after Standard Oil raises its gasoline price by two cents, resuming a rate war the state began last summer. The move follows the pressuring of roadside stations to honor the lower figure.

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Local Policeman Under Suspension Amid Board Disputes

The seven year veteran police officer was suspended after a disciplinary hearing that yielded unclear statements and political tension. Officials declined to confirm specifics as commissioners faced questions about the process and committee assignments.

Tilson Speaks For Coolidge In Republican Split

An unclear congressional report notes Tilson speaking for Coolidge amid party divisions. The piece mentions Longworth and several named figures like Crowther and Washinton buttons, with references to committees and reform positions, reflecting a divided GOP stance.

Frankie Jerome Death Notice

An obituary fragment notes Frankie Jerome called by death with scattered details about the death scene and local references. The text is garbled, but signals a funeral context and mentions potential kin or places. No clear dates or locations are decipherable from the readable portions.

RULES FIGHT TO START IN HOUSE

A fragmented Washington summary outlines looming House and Senate maneuvering. Key players include Senator Consining and Representative Mellon, with debates over tariff taxation and the proposed government loans for agriculture. The piece notes hearings on excise taxes, nuisance taxes, and tax revisions, plus expected savings from updated income taxes.

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Cummings Backs McAdoo Campaign in Convention Fight

The article notes Cummings endorses McAdoo amid a heated convention race. It highlights New York, Chicago, and St Louis as key regions contesting the field, with New York slated to back McAdoo. Financial incentives and committee actions influence the outcome as deficit concerns loom.

Coast storm warning from Weather Bureau issued today

Weather Bureau warns of coastal storm risks and northeast gale conditions. Officials expect tugs to sail early as seas and disturbances move along the coast, with precautionary measures in place for harbor areas and nearby cities.

Weather Bureau

David B Boothe and Wife Split Over Clock Tower Fight

In Putney a feud sparked when David B Boothe rebuilt a barn clock tower upsetting neighbor Charley Welles and hens, with the clock’s late-night chimes disturbing sleep. Boothe later married, changed disputes, and the tale widens to car plates theft claims and police involvement.

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Veterans District Leadership Chooses Officers and Speakers

Veterans select district leaders and elect twelve members to the organizational and membership committees. A mass meeting is planned to galvanize civic support with a U.S. senator or notable state figure as potential speaker.

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Meetings Tonight and Local Notices Blur in Fragmented Text

Fragmented OCR lists many place names and entities such as Broad Street, Main Street, Sparta, and Bishop. The jumble hints at a town meeting night with various venues and attendees but no coherent event details.

Modernist Leader Recants and Praises Established Faith

The Rev Leighton Para, once defiant of bishops over modernist belief, repudiates Modernism in a shock turn. He endorses traditional views on birth and the physical nature of Jesus, criticizing schools and colleges for teaching otherwise and warning the younger generation.

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Danbury Doctor Clears Name With Affidavit

Danbury January 12 report states Lt William Bronson, a prominent physician, produced an affidavit signed by Helen Hallock alleging she is the mother of a child born December 6, 1923. The affidavit claims rumors accuse Dr Bronson but asserts he is not the father and is not resident in Danbury.

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Wakefield Hermit Found Slain In Woods

Police report a hermit named Angelo Salvatora found murdered in woods near Montrone Avenue outskirts of Wakefield Massachusetts. His throat was slit by a long sharp knife. pockets emptied and wrists bound. Investigators seek two men suspected of the fatal attack, with no suspect identified yet.

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Girl Bandit Again in Successful Raids

A sequence of crime notes recounts a girl bandit involved in multiple raids, detaining fourteen people at one location and escaping with cash from register tills. The report blends miscellaneous local items including a birthday anniversary and an unrelated culinary ad.

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Population fears at forum warn of earth's nearing limit

Professor Richad Tut warned at a community forum about rapid world population growth. He cited a 5 billion threshold and said current trends could exhaust resources within generations. He opposed birth control for elites but supported eugenic ideas, fearing Nordic race decline and the rise of other producing groups.

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Wife found murdered at Mohler farm cistern

Police arrested Willam Mohler after the body of his wife Katherine Mohler was found in an abandoned cistern at their home. The head, arms and legs were severed and the body was wrapped in a torn quilt. Investigators searched the Mohler acreage as neighbors reported a prior welfare warning. The cistern lay in a shed area, partially filled with refuse and ashes beneath corn husks.

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Regent Comers in Quarrel Over Liquor Lack

Regent Comers in quarrel on Water street yesterday ended with Gilbert Cullen of Providence and Joseph Domera of New Britain arrested. Cullen faced peace disturbance charges in bonds of 200 dollars. Domera held on a similar count in 20 dollars bond. A police lookout was reported as involved in the melee.

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Coolidge Trusts God to Guide Policy Despite Critics

Fragmented OCR text cites President Coolidge facing public opinion while stressing faith in God as the guiding force behind decisions. A doctor and observer quote suggests Coolidge’s motives align with duty, responsibility, and adherence to divine will amid scrutiny.

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Catholic Homes to Be canvassed to aid Chaldea

Solicitors begin a house to house drive to raise funds for Chaldes Rescue 11 aiding Chaldes in Mesopotamia. Relief workers warn America must help as Chaldes faces destruction from past Turkish actions. Envelopes available for cash gifts and old clothes donations to Rescue 130 Pitt h venue New York City.

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Health Board to Act on Changes of 8 Inspectors

The Health Board plans a shake up at its monthly meeting in the Welfare Building tonight. Eight inspectors may be replaced or reassigned as terms expire on December 1. Rumors say Grasso, Streck, and Weldenhammer face ousting, with two new appointees and a former inspector likely to be placed. Inspector Dunbar’s reappointment may be for one year due to the new council term.

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Sun Pao Chi Named Premier of China Amid Debt Rise

A chaotic report notes Sun Pao Chi named premier as China faces a public debt surge, with debt estimated around $401 per person and 12 year rise traced through cabinet changes. The Associated Press chronicles political reshaping and financial strain across the republic.

Sun Pao Chi China

Come Back Again: SAYS LAZY MAY USE RECORD

Fragmented OCR suggests a discussion about a return, records, and social media sharing. Names and clear facts are obscured by garbled text making specifics uncertain.

New York Police Shake Up Prompts Prohibition Arrests

New York January 18 Police Commissioner Wright launches a drastic shakeup of the force, aiming to enforce federal prohibition. Sixteen high ranking officers face reassignment amid a surge of 342 arrests for violations in city districts. Detective John A. Schneider shot dead during a restaurant hold up attempt, with one bandit wounded and captured. Philadelphia notes Brigadier General Smedley Butter’s cleaner public safety push reducing drunkenness and closing tenderloin venues over the weekend.

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Theatre Rowdy In Change Of Mind Entered Cell

An usher confronted Anthony Mantone on a theater row over a disturbance he caused. Mantone reportedly resisted and threatened, prompting patrol officer Keenan to intervene. Mantone remained defiant until police arrived and he posted $75 bond on a charge of breach of the peace.

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U S Missionary Fatally Injured by Pekin Bandits

Professor Bernhard Hoff, an American missionary, died in a Sumeyanefu hospital from wounds inflicted two weeks earlier by Pekin bandits who also shot his wife and child and abducted a coworker. Mrs Hoff expected to recover as new details remain unclear due to missing files.

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Bryan Discloses His Florida Candidate

Statement released by William Jonongs Bryan identifies Murphree as the Democratic nominee candidate for president in 1940. The document places Murphree in the highest terms and stresses the desire to name him as the party’s standard bearer, noting opposition to other cited individuals. A second notice references Alfred Ro Warner regarding a Bridgeport estate matter and a separate obituary notice for a pet dog with faded details.

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Plumbing Heatme Ting gas heater estimates

Bete J Wade provides estimates for plumbing heatme ting gas heater replacement.

Bete J. Wade

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