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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1924
Page
5
Anti Saloon League leaders declaimed enforcement efforts as weak and urged stricter measures. W J Johnson proclaimed a victory for prohibition forces amid elections, while Governor Neff defended lawfulness and order. Speakers from Alabama and Mexico commented on education and social effects, urging firmer national temperance policy.
In the Common Pleas court at 7:00 am vestimony was heard concerning a debt dispute between Joseph Muaroso and Tony Czebot alias Anthony Zevet. The plaintiff claims Czebot failed to pay debts totaling 2,000 after a July 1923 arrangement involving Maresa, with merchandise valued at 3,150 turned over to Czebot to assume other debts totaling 2,859. Damages sought amount to 2,000.
State Health Commissioner Stor ey El Osborn and Attorney Gene Frank Healy faced a delayed proceeding after a court summons was ignored. The case, tied to license actions against Dr M O Burstan at 1353 Main Street, was continued by Judge Isaan Wolfe as the state officials failed to appear. Edward J. McManus represented Dr Burstan in the hearing that was moved to a later date.
George Conklin, veteran animal trainer of Barnum and Bailey and brother of Pete Conklin, is described as long-time showman who died recently in New York. He lived at Clinton Avenue Bridgeport and had worked with his brother in touring acts. He previously trained animals at Coney Island and managed animals in the Barnum era. He later wrote a serial story and worked in England before settling in Bridgeport. He suffered a broken arm after a fall on ice and has been in poor health. He reflected that animals inspire excitement, while clowning, like Pete, he deemed less desirable.
Miss Fanton, the town’s only woman judge, presided over a liquor case and showed leniency. Joe Go rink admitted selling alcohol on a first offense and paid court costs to avoid further punishment as Fanton cited his family obligations and his lack of prior violations.
Arthur W. Sweet, 45, a Spanish war veteran and eastern Connecticut district delegate, lies in St Joseph's hospital with a possible broken back and a fractured right forearm after slipping from an extension ladder in G hall while preparing a dinner for the veterans Thursday evening. Sweet is a messenger for Windham County Superior Court.
Hartford Jan 15 The first union meeting replaces the annual Connecticut Winter Exposition. The Connecticut Swine Growers and Sheep Breeders associations lead the five cooperative state groups. Opening Jan 22 features J W Winchet of Ohio Ag College, luncheon at Hotel Arche. Events continue Jan 23 with reports, elections, and talks by experts on lambs, sheep market, and profits. About 225 in prizes will be awarded by multiple state bodies.
Mayor William Behrens expressed hope for a 26 mill tax despite indications a lower rate is likely due to rising property assessments. He plans to attend Allocation Board subcommittee meetings with department heads and noted there will be no new fire station construction or retirements of city workers.
Absence of clues and the similarity of burglaries in nearby cities strengthens belief authorities on the cases that the breaks and attempted break ins have ceased. The last weekend saw a drop as criminals fled to safer grounds while the New York and Philadelphia mayhem pushed them away. Authorities yesterday reported a cessation in robberies and highway holdups with police monitoring suspicious movements.
Vital statistics report lists several births with parents and addresses including Anna Pagnani 388 Catherine Street a son January 11. John and Berth Hattersley 135 North Avenue Stratford a son January 10. Joseph and Mary Patenande 98 Wordin Avenue a son January 10. Cuffony and Emily Green 3 Walderwood Street a son January 9. Nathens and Justine Kolar 593 Fane Street a son January 7. John and Annie Jacko Tom Arctic Street a daughter January 6.
Howard P. Dunham state insurance commissioner of Wethersfield will speak at the Bridgeport Association of Insurance Agents annual meeting and banquet at the Stratfield Hotel tonight. Officers for the year will be elected, with other speakers including Phonast Moffat, Donald G. North, and Alderman Fred W. Harrison.
A gasoline engine backfire ignited a small outbuilding at Wheeler’s Farms owned by Christian Anderson, causing about 250 dollars in damage. Anderson suffered severe burns to his face and hands while trying to smother the flames. Fire crews from Company No 1 and Imagine Company No 1 arrived quickly and saved two adjacent structures from destruction.
King of the Rails is the subject of a talk to be given by M. Ripley of the General Electric Co before Bridport Traffic Association members at the university on January 22.
Two suits for debt recovery were filed in the Court of Dominions. Plaintiffs Turner Kate of Sherman and Burdick S of Pine Bush claim indebtedness of 405.26 and 426.54 respectively.
Fragmentary OCR shows Walter with a yacht departing for southern waters. Names and details are incomplete, but indicates a nautical move involving Walter and a vessel. Further readable context is insufficient to identify dates, locations, or participants.
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