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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1923
Page
16
A fragmented historical essay discusses Roman and Persian empires, Rome’s four centuries of power, and the shift to a godlike ruler worship. It surveys Augustus to Vespasian, noting boundaries, governance, and the volatile succession crises that marked the empire’s later phase.
Boston January 19 A A U president William C Prout outlines Paris 1924 Olympic preparations focusing on American athletes Albert Golgar Jr a Board of Governors member returns from Columbus scene of the games report notes French authorities plan well in advance and enthusiasm runs high The Paris stadium access via taxi from central Paris is highlighted as a sign of ease for spectators and participants.
Paris press tone shows calm German resolve as Berlin defies French Ruhr measures. German foreign minister Von Rosenberg voices unwavering resistance aligned with Chancellor Cuno. Ruhr miners’ stance praised as evidence of national unity amid punitive actions.
Prentiss, author of The True Story Of The Smyrna Wire, arrives in Smyrna as Near East Relief’s special representative, dispatches during the disaster drawing wide attention. A Hokah Minnesota native, he trained with Marshall Field, organized the United States Clearing House of Foreign Credits, and helped found U.S. Chamber of Commerce affiliates.
Houston, January 19. M.P. Rogers charged with assault with intent to murder in the Goose Creek flogging case paid bond of 500 before Justice of the Peace W. N. Williams and was released. The examining trial is set for January 25 in Justice Williams court.
Over 400 D M Read Company employees attended a dinner and educational program at the Stratfield Hotel last night. A plan for organizing a mutual denial factory in the store was announced and expected to be perfected next week. J G Pettee of New York presented educational films on salesmanship and the woolen textile industry while discussing retail statistics. He cited that there was one retail store for every 26 families and one department store for every 191 families. He noted department store earnings were only five and a half percent from 1915 to 1919, with a four and two tenths percent loss in the following year.
Greenwich January 19 Special Neither Governor Charles Templeton nor Senator Trank Wilder, grand master of Connecticut Freemasons, attended the Greenwich Masonic club ball in the State Armory. More than 1500 guests were present, with dignitaries from across the state. The ball featured an electrically controlled three foot diameter ball with 206 mirrors, illuminated by spotlights, and decorations of bunting shields and emblems from various lodges.
Colonel George D. Russell longtime Norwalk figure died suddenly at his home from heart failure at age 74. A former lieutenant colonel in the 49th New York National Guard and commander of Brooklyn’s former 8th regiment he also served as Norwalk police commissioner and was a proprietor of the Norpel y Hotel. He survived by a widow a son and two daughters.
Passengers on the Waterbury to Winsted train reported it was struck by a Waterbury switcher near the tower between Waterbury and Waterville. No one was hurt though shocks threw riders about and two windows broke. Also noted: Warvey Johnson promoted to commercial agent in New York. H. Wickliffe Jr. named successor in Pittsburgh. New breakfast coats feature a new model with close fitting bodice and full long skirts.
The Armenian bride wears red silk and cardboard feathered wings. Blue painted flowers adorn her face and neck while bright yellow tips decorate her outfit. Guests toss coins at the ceremony, increasing offerings with her popularity.
Ruby, toying with loneliness in a New York flat, ponders love, money, and independence after a party life fades. She contemplates Quentin Gray and Alec Kerr, reads of thwarted women in the penny press, and seeks comfort in chocolate as the city’s scandals unfold.
City council weighs a compromise to allow a new company to operate Pleasure Park as taxes due on the property total 300000 dollars remain unpaid. Receiver E S Wolfe warns under a court order the property must be sold Tuesday. Aldermen push to table and seek time for city attorney input as creditors insist on concessions to prevent asset seizure and preserve the amusement island operations.
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