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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1924

Page

2

County Institute Ends in Newtown With 100 Present

A county institute for young people closed at Newtown drawing over a hundred attendees from area churches. The program, arranged by the Fairfield County association Congregational churches committee, featured speeches on missions in China and Africa, prayers, and lectures by Rev John M. Deyo, Rev Elekber t Brown, and others, plus youth activities and Christian instruction.

Pelesino Committee On Religious Education Fairfield Country Association Congregational Churches BS Winchester Harman John VM Deyo Eletrbert Brown Dunkie John Bart Jett Ethel Sterling Clare China Conte H HO Twerdy Yate Divinity School Fred R Bunker Wilson Africa Parker House Ceorne Andrews New York

Station houses filled as Butler continues raids

A fragmented report describes raids by Butler filling police stations and detaining prisoners. The text mentions officers, cities, and ongoing enforcement actions amid a broader crackdown.

Butler

Take Tack from Lung of Child

A January 20 report notes an eight month old infant named Cletus Moor of St Fons underwent an operation to remove a foreign object from the lung. Dr Chevalier Jackson performed the procedure at the University of Pennsylvania Hospital and stated the baby should recover fully within about a week unless complications arise. The account references Jackson’s broader use of a inoculation technique and his own innovations in removing foreign bodies.

Cletus Moor St Fons Bybs Wall Chevalier Jackson Pennsylvai Hospital

Democrats Plan Public Session at Convention

New York Democrats seek to open at least one session of the party convention to the public so observers can watch how delegates choose the presidential ticket. Chairman Cordell Hull and a fourteen member subcommittee discussed arrangements for the gathering next June, with venues like Madison Square Garden or the Polo Grounds under consideration for the open session. George Mart said managers for five presidential and five vice presidential candidates have requested allotments, though names were not disclosed.

New York Chan Man Cordell Hull Democrwa Hig Haimar Hull Lanker St Dum Polo Grounds George 1 Wr Hult Sud Formas Bridgeport Nanagers

New England independenceand isolation echo in a fractured creed

Fragmented text argues New England's independence shapes family and institutions yet strains regional development. It cites geographic isolation, agricultural reliance on external connections, and political delays in ratifying amendments, reflecting tensions between self sufficiency and external ties.

William J OBrien of Stamford Held Here

Stamford man William J OBrien is reported in this brief notice. The item notes his name and residence, with no further details provided in the readable fragments.

William J. O'Brien Stamford

O'Sullivan Seeks 40000 Award For 10 South Child Claim

Miss Cox seeks $40,000 for destruction of plantation property including dwelling, cotton gin, warehouse, and 250 bales of cotton, alleged to have occurred shortly after the Civil War end. Affidavits from former slaves describe marauding soldiers, with Miss Cox, then a child, later preserving the claim for decades.

O'Sullivan Bi George WO Mayneng Washington Boc Jin Wally Otis Cox Lakeville Litchfield County Connecticut United States Kudin Linion Patrick Bo Opell Vubowtie Ullerist Vass House of Representativey Miss Cox Tiss Tows Lite Tader Jasse J Cor Montgwemey County Alabama Benny Pinkston Wilson Columbia Ga Clair

Easton Farmer Attacks Resident During Break In

A farmer in Easton drenched and wounded a resident during a chaotic incident. Police pursued, نفrying the assailant and subduing him near a police car. He was taken to Pridgeport Police headquarters for examination while authorities arranged medical care and confinement.

Yawar Budgeport Witt Veren Pridgeport Arthur Proat Dgmerwenay Hospital Sliliaie

Meetings Tonight at Various Lodges and Churches Across Town

Read details list of meeting venues including Masonic lodges, Odd Fellows, Elks, and church groups. Locations include Main Street Elertival Workers 310 Bat Field, 47 Main Street, and 141 Broad Street with schedule notes for tonight.

Okhenich Lanth Masoni ‘Semple Poquornoch Wage Troly &K Masente Temple Endango Sfittar Avenue Garael Workers Main Street Elertival Workers Bat Field Ernie Totavere Consistoy SP Res 4 P Mason Semple Niemi Lodge Stree Denmark Lodge Banish Freher Head Broad Street Hieme Lode Maan Osticet

Obituary notices for Margaret Luerle and others

Obituary notices list multiple deaths and funeral plans including Margaret Luerle wife of George Huerie with service at St James Church Bragal and burial at Union cemetery Readings cover Debi, Slet peth Debi wife of Daniel Debi with services in Malsfeld and Bridgepat, and Beith Schein widow of William Schein with service at 176 Molky Street and burial at Lakeview Cemetery Other notices include John Whalen, Margaret A Peterson, Alber Wo Chapman, Susan Besey Alt and related survivors with funeral and burial details at Mountain Grove Cemetery and St Raymonds Cemetery New York

Margaret Luerle Mra Mrgaret Duerie George M Huerie Bynum Terrace Stratford St James Church Bragal Union Cemetery Filehbeth Debi Mis Sletpeth Debi Daniel Dabi Wall Finke Street Malsfeld Slate Street Lungarian Church Mountain Grove Cemetery Bertha Christiana Sc Beith Alber Chapman Leonard Scranton Pennsylvania Cane Plumb James May Laura Webb Botha Schimim Sirus Mitchell Pharon Likeview Susan Besey Edward Besey Dt Vincents Hospital James Wid Berard Colin Miss Tnen Wane Wolin New Fou City Sylvester Aonune Fultran S St Raymonds Cemetery New York

Salary Items On Council Schedule And Proposed Hearings

The council plans salary items in an ordinance effective April 1 with an expected hearing before the Public Utilities Commission during the week of January 25. The mayor will seek broad city support and possible appeals through the Common to the Public Utilities Commission. Assistant City Attorney Cheenstein favors separate accounting and trolley fare districts for Bridgeport, arguing the Bridgeport section of the Connecticut Company bears costs and should be treated separately. A proposal to form districts statewide is being advanced, though prior plans to the commission received no formal action.

Apenal Aldermenic Committee Behrens Yall City J Publiit Lines Commission Board of Aldermin Fg Cheenstein Bridgeport Connecticut Company Publicity Tiles Commission Tare Richad Dsinsella Hurrtford

Income Tax Rate To Be Discussed In Congress

Laws and debates on the bonus bill are moving through the House with plans to address taxation during a special session. A proposed set of reforms, including revenue measures and a new subsidy framework, is outlined as fiscal committees prepare to vote. The discussion also touches on the pay and policy shifts tied to wartime and domestic programs.

Ron

Man Like Ape Seen as Near Relative, Says Prof Lull

Prof Richard Lull opened a third lecture at the Community Forum of Um tea church presenting slides to show humans as direct ancestors of manlike apes. He argued there was closer kinship between manlike ape and man than between ape and other monkeys, tracing evolution from a tree dwelling to ground dwelling form over about a million years.

Richard & Luli Um Tea Lairge Gull Samalayas Lal

City Enforcement of Law Example City Enforcement of Law

The article notes a league backed by church as the only organized force and stresses tougher action against prohibition opponents including Halo France and European nations funding liquor. It mentions the longest railroad tunnel Simpton in the Alpes at twelve miles and a whale swimming at sixteen to eighteen miles per hour.

Halo France Ralroad Simpton Alpes

Rev Decker cites five reasons to read the Bible at service

Rev Charles A Decker pastor of First Baptist preached Why Read The Bible listing five reasons. He argued the Bible is familiar yet misunderstood influences daily life sets a standard of duty and action and notes its historic printing and global reach.

Charles A ‘Decker First Baptist Church D. Decker Globe

Fragmentary notice on law and language influence

Fragmented OCR text references points of law and language influence, noting a standard of conduct and mentions of Ergilah language. Includes stray phrases about cough remedies, old advertisements, and unrelated product names. No clear news event or identifiable persons.

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