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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1923
Page
4
Sustody yesterday for drunkenness. Thomas A Clancy of East Main Street was taken from a street car and locked up. Patrick Flynn and John Lawson, others, found helplessly drunk on the street, were carried to cells to sleep it off. Geneva men were taken into police custody.
Harry S Gaddis will speak on Mechanical Production of Advertising before Bridgeport Advertising Club members at noon. The session includes a luncheon at the Business and Professional Women’s club with the talk preceding it.
Washington dispatch notes that the National Executive Committee of the American Legion, meeting in Indianapolis tomorrow and Tuesday, will push for a Congressional investigation of the Veterans' Bureau. They seek a reorganization to remove friction and improve welfare handling for ex-service members amid unsettled conditions and internal discord.
Milford reports Judge J D Brown Jr disposed four cases in Town Court Saturday. George Lewis of West Main street was discharged on embezzlement charges from Richard Beardsworth of Port Trumbull Beach. Harold Stanton and George Combs faced motor vehicle registration offenses. Combs received a no action. William Crary of Walnut Beach, on drunkenness, was placed on probation. A false alarm fire at 37 Oak Avenue Myrtle Beach prompted a chemical company response. damage unspecified.
Charles Ponsi, a federal prisoner in Plymouth jail convicted for conspiracy to defraud via an international post a reply coupon scheme, will be brought to Boston this week for examination and likely surgery for an acute stomach ailment.
A Spokane reader Mary Kishy reports severe mid influenza coughs during La Grippe. Troley's Honey advertised as quickly easing coughs from influenza bronchitis. Sold by Leverty Drug Stores.
Mrs. M. Rickman of 1341 Stratford Avenue slipped on a snow covered sidewalk yesterday and suffered a fracture of the left shin bone. She was taken to Bridgeport Hospital for treatment.
Tan 14 The American steamer Ballingham, badly damaged, reported a terrible experience after steering gear broke. High waves washed away funnels and fires, two lifeboats smashed, and deck equipment swept overboard. Crew secured the rudder amidships and steered with steam winches until rescued to Falmouth by the tug Goliath.
Tonight the Board of Police Commissioners will consider protests against the 24 hour enforcement of new parking regulations. The superintendent will present details on how complained sections of the law affect motorists. The remainder of the session will cover only routine matters.
A domestic guidance piece argues gas offers a cleaner, faster cooking method than coal. It highlights gas as instant, controllable, and effortless with no soot, ash, or storage needs, while noting savings on solid fuels and avoiding transportation delays.
Boston January 14 steam ship Liberty and British schooner Dorin sent distress calls. Liberty towed by Sarcoxie while Tampa could not board Dorin two miles south of Cape Cod. Eastern Guide reported Dorin missing near Nova Scotia. Ida M Cunningham rescued by Metagama with crew of five, bound for Glasgow, in rough seas at 44N 63W.
Washington January 14 A crisis battle for Democratic floor leader in the House ended when Representative John N Garner of Texas withdrew in favor of Willis J Garner Tennessee. The move preserves Garner as a senior Democrat on the Ways and Means Committee and keeps leadership on party lines during a period of unified work.
New York reports a statement by the General committee of anthracite operators noting a 40 percent supply shortage. Production losses due to strikes since September 11 reduced output, with thirteen companies shut for 56 days and over 18,400 workers affected, totaling 37,608 tons lost.
A man identified as Joseph De Joseph, 28, of TS Gis Street, Waterbury, asked a girl to hold a three month old infant while he went on an errand. He did not return. police seek Frank Tawian, formerly of Teagton Vento, in connection with the disappearance. Authorities consider abandonment a possible charge as the case unfolds amid a complaint from De Joseph to the authorities.
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