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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1923

Page

5

Apportionment Board Sets Jan 31 Meeting on Transfers

Notices mailed to Board members call a meeting for Jan 31 to consider transfers and other routine matters. The board will also receive the annual report and recommendations of the City auditor at a Feb 6 session. W E Burnham, president of both boards, heads the Contract and Supply Board which is summoned Jan 31 for its regular monthly meeting.

Board of Apportionent Board of Contract and Supply W. E Burnham Board of Apportionment

Jessell's Hens Win Prizes In New Haven

Bantams from New Haven County show earned ribbons at the New Haven poultry event. A. El Jessell of Palisade Avenue won in all classes with black and white fowl taking first honors, others placing in top spots. Three winners were shipped to New York for national competition this week.

New Traven County New Haven A. EL Jessell Palisade Avenue Mr. Jessel New York Tell Urere Crna

Wasserman Estate Inventory Filed in Probate Court

Inventory of the late Benjamin Wasserman filed in probate court shows personal property valued at 3110 rand and real estate consisting of six city lots and two Stratford lots totaling 18220 rand, for a combined estate value of 18220 rand.

Benjamin Wasserman Stratford

Powers Of Speaker Gillett In The House Of Representatives

Veteran reporter reviews George Brown's The Leadership of Congress noting how the book traces the rise and fall of speaker powers since 1910, the creation of steering and rules changes, and the gradual democratization of the House under Gillett. It highlights Brown's view that current standards exceed earlier mechanistic control, while noting caveats about Monde ll and Mad.

Spreaker Gillett House of Representatives Congress Bobbs- Merrill George Rothwell Brown Press Capital Sai Springfield Daily Republic House Senate Svith Chuse of Representatives Mo Alletts Americ Oven Set Reed Cannon Fezar Gillest Ow Ah Ar. Brown Albert R. Fall Nashville Champ Clark Gillett Itouse Mendell Wyoming Monell Mondell Republican Fiere Rules Committee Brown Mondeil Mad

Argument over Verbal Ability Leads 10 Fines

Ansonia January 23 Joseph Lippen and Anthony Casto were fined costs each after a fight sparked by an argument over who could speak better English. Judge Munger presided as the city court heard the case.

Ansonta Joseph Lippen Anthony Casto Ll. Munger Joseph Ferance Hag Lridgeport New York Joseph Rerande West Fond Street New

Three cafe men released from custody in New Haven

Three cafe operators Bernard Toone Bernard Cummings and Jacob Rausch were discharged by U S Commissioner Carroll after prohibition agents seized liquor bottles in their possession. The release followed a Judge Thomas ruling that search warrants require proof of actual violations of the Volstead Act before issuance. Warrants for the raids were issued by U S Commissioner E B Lynch and the arrests were made by Prohibition agents Putney Morse and Fitzpatrick who seized several bottles of liquor.

New Haven U. S Carrel Carroll E. S. Thomas Volstead Ach Bernard Toone Putnam Ltd Bernard Cummings Jacob Rausch Tate St. Whes U.S. Commisseioner E. Lynch Prohibition Enforcement Putncy, Morse Fitzpatrick

Agricultural Meets to Be Held This Week in Hartford

Six state agricultural associations schedule sessions during the Connecticut Winter Exposition this week in Hartford. Dairymen meet at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. on January 24. Bee Keepers at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.. Vegetable Growers at 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. on January 24 and 2 p.m.. Sheep Breeders at 10:49 a.m. and 1 p.m. January 26 through 27. Poultry at 1:40 a.m., 2 p.m., and 7:40 p.m. January 26 through 27. Swine Growers at 1 p.m. January 26.

Couras Connecticut Thartiora Dairymens Association Bee Keepers Association Vegetable Groovers Association Sheep Breeders Association Poultry Association Swine Growers Association

Merwin to Speak to Sons of Revolution Members

George H. Merwin vice president of the Fairfield County Historical Society will address the General Siliman Branch Song of the American Revolution and their families after a dinner at the Stratfield hotel. The topic is Fairfield in Revolutionary Times.

E Groge H. Merwin Fairfield County Historial Society General Siliman Stratfield Hotel Fairfield Mr. Merwin

Trolleymen Form Mutual Welfare Club in Connecticut

Connecticut trolley workers from Bridgeport Norwalk and Stamford form a branch of the American Electric Railway association. The first meeting is set for Thursday night at the U C Club Jams. The group aims to discuss common problems foster fellowship and provide family entertainments.

Connecticut. Co Bridgeport Norwalk Stamford American Electric Railway Association U. C Boosters Club

Adjudication Papers Received By Referee

Samuel Slater a Bridgeport Dry Goods merchant and bankrupt filed with assets of 1200 dollars and liabilities of 4561.47 dollars. Referee John Keogh received the adjudication papers yesterday detailing the voluntary bankruptcy in the matter.

Samuel Slater Bridgeport John Keogh

Marmota Proscription Tablets Offer Quick Fat Loss

An advertisement touts Marmota Proscription Tablets as a safe youth restoration remedy. It claims rapid fat reduction without starvation and invites readers to order from Marmota Co of Detroit with a one dollar price, detailing mail order and druggist availability.

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