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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1924
Page
2
Police report a chaotic scene as clerks and workers in Philadelphia face threats during a robbery. An alcohol delivery truck was seized, seven blocks from the scene, with bandits displaying weapons to deter pursuit. Authorities continue tracking the suspects.
The Pickwick Operative Co. sues District Attorney McGrehan of Bronx County for 25000 alleging malice and improper lodging charges at the Greenwich hotel. The suit cites statements by Nicholas Vladimirovich about daily lodging costs and accuses the DA of carelessness. Dr. Kinnell, a veteran veterinarian, is noted in the accompanying report.
Fragmented readable text shows a humorous or critical stance on dental visits with garbled quotes about avoiding dentists and the social or personal factors involved. It references fear, embarrassment, and a general sentiment that people delay or avoid dental care.
Marion Trott, noted state scout and girl guide leader, spoke to a large Girl Scouts rally on Broad Street Night. Sue urged girls to live up to the scout oath and to respect the flag and constitution to become worthy of the movement and their country.
The board fined O'Brien ten days pay and publicly reprimanded him after an executive-session inquiry into a New Year's Eve incident on John Street. He was suspended but restored to active duty today, with his record posted at police precincts while investigations of other officers continued.
The article describes the first formal committee session in Paris on German reparations. Dawes and experts outline future work focusing on the German budget and Reich resources, with plans to gather data from the German burdens commission and Ruhr occupation implications. Officials anticipate a lengthy process ahead. Associated Brigadier General Charles.
The Supreme Court heard arguments on the Kansas Industrial court. The House military committee aims for quick action on Muscle Shoals. The Democratic National Committee set New York as the site and June 34 as the date for its national convention. Public hearings on sugar duties begin as tariff debates draw in international trade figures. Senator La Follette proposes restoring freight rates on farm implements to near prewar levels. Commerce Department data show a favorable U S trade balance for the year 1423 at 275,045,017 dollars. The State Department seeks talks with Mexico City on limits to cable communications with the United States via Tampico, while noting Port of Tampico commerce should not be interfered with.
Vague listings show multiple lodge meetings including Magna lodge, Star lodge, Sons of St. Stratford, Masons, and others. Locations cited include 56 Beach Cunter Lodge and 1087 Broad Street with references to Tolin’s Lodge and the Masonite Temple.
Creorge A. Ip, the vel pitant son of Creorge A and oo MacKenzie, aged 10 du Wied Trathex and Nu, $OB West Vibes Geternienee orf fa nitty.
The speech by the government leader dwells on restoring Britain's prestige amid foreign and domestic issues. It covers a vote of no confidence, imperial and foreign policy, unemployment, housing, pensions, education, and public works, detailing proposed bills and measures to expand defense, housing, and social programs.
Dr Maurice Egan former minister dies after illness. He had been cared for in Brooklyn then Philadelphia before returning home where friends gathered. Attending were Robert Underwood and Mrs Ulner Murphy among others. ex-minister was a longtime friend of many dignitaries.
Inquiries at George Ruthertand's Beach street residence yielded details that he and his wife departed for the South yesterday to spend the rest of the winter. Mr Tutherford, 73, a plasterer by trade, is married with two children.
A seven year old girl named Anna McCarthy was struck by a trolley near Colon Avenue as she crossed Stratford Avenue at 4 30 PM. She suffered a fractured arm and facial injuries but was reported in good condition at Bridgeport Hospital. Fire and police aided at the scene and a motorist driver was later held on bond in a separate incident.
AURORA LLU J Vineeth, a lawyer, faces first degree murder charges for the killings of his wife and her brother Byron Sheap in January at the Lincoln home. He waived preliminary examination. warrants issued after his confession of killing his wife following her brother and burning their bodies. Bail denied pending grand jury review next month.
Reports describe a powerful quake near Tokyo and Yokohama causing guests to flee Imperial Hotel Tokyo and other hostels. Fires break out in Fukio and Yokohama, trains crippled, communications cut, and many homes flooded as central observatory warns of aftershocks and potential further intensity.
Four Boutilier brothers Curtis Judi Gordon and Vernon were sentenced by Judge Nickerson. Curtis 24 received an additional year and seven months of an unexpired term. Edison 18 faced formation in a state prison. The other two brothers pled guilty to theft of a motor car and drew 13 months to two years in state prison. All lived at Morris Cove and one brother had recently died.
Mellon argues against high surtaxes and tax exempt securities proposing a 25 percent top rate. He says lower taxes would divert capital to railroads and building, sustain municipal bond demand, and curb extravagance while letting bonds sell on merit. He warns current taxes hinder railroads and housing, reducing stock investments and raising rents.
Dr. George Kinnell a veterinary surgeon and inventor aged 60 shot himself in his Pittsfield apartment after a period of ill health friends said. The death occurred tonight with investigators noting no foul play.
Hartford Jan 15 The appointment of five new police officers was announced by Superintendent Robert T Hurley bringing total strength to seventy seven including officers inspectors and sergeants Three vacancies remain to be filled The new officers are Charles W Myatt Sharon formerly in the military police Henry Malbulagon Middle Haddam pressman formerly in the military police Robert B K Anderson New Britain shipping clerk Robert H Church Norwich salesman Anneth W Ftingrose South Manchester electrical worker The men report for duty January 17 to begin their training course
Senator Moses pressed for concrete evidence to back broad charges against Connor as a postmaster nominee. Holden said court records show violations, but Moses warned vague statements do not satisfy the committee. Holden agreed to prepare a written statement detailing charges, with a Friday deadline.
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