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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1923

Page

2

New Connecticut Hospital Plan Advances Senate Action

Hartford January 24. A bill by Senator Brooks proposes a new state institution by 1925 to care for the aged infirm and incurably diseased not served by existing facilities, with a 100 acre site and a 500000 appropriation. The measure also would extend the infirmary commission and add a Connecticut Hospital Association representative. A separate bill seeks a state psychiatric commission to study need for a mental disorders hospital with a report due by October 1, 1924.

Hartford Connecticut Senate John N Brooks Torrington Committee On Humane Institutions State Infirmary Commission Holcomb General Assembly Connecticut Hospital Association Benator Irwin C Atalson Sherman Doty Public Utilities Commission Pierson Connecticut Agricultural College

Fairfield Republicans Unite In Nomination Of Hill To County Board

Fairfield County Republicans reaffirm unity after caucus nominating Shelton Representative John Hill to succeed Frank E. Ballard as county commissioner. Hill vows harmony amid mention of Miss Fette B. Nichols, with Hart of Bethel also unanimously endorsed for two year terms. Committee names Wheeler and Platt to push resolutions in both houses.

Telegraph Hartyford Jan Fairfield County Board of John Hill Shelton Strank Te, Batferd Bridgeport Charles EB. Wheeler Stratford W. I. S. Kilpatrick G. O.P Mi Hill Joseph T. Pint Fairfield Shelton Man Charles P. Hart Bethel Tounty House Senate Wheeler Philo T. Platt Newtown Hill and Hart House of the Senate Iiwin C. Atchison Oliver G. Jennings Fiette B. Nichols Harmony Hill Nichols Joint County Manting Dont Tewin Atchison Andrewa Danbury Coucus Pairfield County John Ft. Clarver Warfled County Glarissa Nevius New Farr Field Couns Ty Michael Connery Redding Ts One Pierrepont Ridgefield Atelgson

Shelton City Court Faces Appointments Amid Resignations

Dillon believed out of race here as discussions center on clerk and assistant clerk roles. Senator Wilder shows no fear, while House moves on joint resolutions appointing Joseph G. Shepiro as judge and Thomas G. Ward as deputy judge to fill the Shelton court vacancy ending July 1 after George S. Willis resignation.

George $. Willis Dillon Bridgeport Shelton

They Shall Not Suffer Poem Message by Abe Kay

A reflective poem attributed to Abe Kay urges charity and living by the golden rule. It contrasts personal hardship with the duty to aid others, urging readers to share their resources so no one remains in need. The piece frames giving as a moral trust from God.

Bridgeport Education Board Seeks Bonds for Trade School

Senator Wilder in the Senate backed a Bridgeport Board of Education measure to authorize bonds for purchasing suitable quarters for the Bridgeport Trade School. The board says 1,006,000 is tentative and future needs require less than half that, aiming to cut rent now costing about 35,000 yearly. They envision a combined school and offices building, not to exceed 400,000, with state aid for maintenance.

Wilde City _of Bridges Bridgeport Committee On Fanures It. Il. Wilder Senate Bridgeport Board of Education Br. A. O. Fon 3 Board of Education Shen John Street Don

Bribe? Not clear. Dope traffic hints rise in Crim hearing

The testimony reports narcotics trafficking rising along the Atlantic seaboard as Crim notes cocaine and opium flows. He cites World War I narcotic exposure, addict networks, and challenges for prisons and law enforcement. Physicians warn of growth. reps seek data on alcoholism link.

Atlantic Seaboard Gulf Jeffries Nebraska Mr. Crim Jefferis Crim Asten Orinr Montague Demo Virginia Ivhether

Pastors Weigh In On Divorce Ruling And Laws

In a debate on divorce, Rev John G Laddler and Rev Alexander Alison advocate clearer distinctions between divorce and legal separation and uniform national laws. Rev Irving Ts Smith calls for stronger safeguards against hasty marriages, urging educational work to reduce divorces and promote stable unions nationwide.

John G. Laddler Christ Episcopal Church Orler Shu Alexander Alison First Presbyterian Univer Irving Ts. Smith Grove Methodist Opal Ochirelh America

Washington Diary Sparks Action in Senate Trade Debates

A tangled Washington update shows President Hariitg and a favorable report backing a $25,000,000 aid package for American farm producers. Senate Republicans push to move debate on treasury plans while a federal judge appointment rises as a top item. A separate police disruption involving a Cuban legation loan charge draws state department scrutiny as officials insist no knowledge of alleged commissioner sales.

Hariitg Grippr Ofles Farepe Asvicuiture Senate Washington Eddran Otlert Lo Rave T We State Piney

France Seeks Indefinite Ruhr Occupation Amid Tense Europe

Reports from Paris and Berlin describe France moving to extend and harden its control over the Ruhr region, with plans to keep occupation, cut transport links, and tax reforms. Berlin warns of food shortages as freight halts loom, while French measures include censorship orders and arrests of German officials.

Pares Ruhr Germany Saar France Europe Tia France i Berlin Degoutte Mayence Palatinate

Entente Commission Ousted as Munich Seethes in Unrest

Munich orders out the Entente commission after Bavarian officials warn of rising direct action against French and Belgians. A hotel incident sparked by a youth leads staff to refuse a Col Henry mission, while locals tear up and burn a Versailles treaty amid Ruhr inspired Fascisti agitation.

Berlin Munich Bavaria Germany Frenett Dadd Col Henry Ole Trench

KLAN INTERFERENCE WARNED AND PAYROLL NOTES

A payroll entry shows Burnett earning 55.38 for the last month while Riordan notes no erasures beside Burnett and Bennett on the payroll. Reports tell of a murder case linked to a suspect under $5,000 bail and a vigilante letter to farmer Robinson. It cites a hooded assault, a Bastrap Mer Rouge highway hold up, and hospital patients under a new department for proper healing.

Burnett Deegerstrom Bennett Aftra Spykep Phint Robinson Hint B. J. Peterson Bastrop-Mer Rouge Angenst 24 Dawiel Richard Jhe

Fuel Board Sets Hard Coal Limits and Peddler Sales

Bridgeport fuel officials warn of tightening coal deliveries due to New Haven Railroad transport problems and severe cold. Licensed peddlers will be allowed to sell 125 lb bags at 1.25 dollars each, with limits of two bags per day or four per week per consumer, including 35 percent substitutes.

Istyen Bridgeport Bridgeport Fuel Board Park City James D. Skinner New Haven

Fairfield Icemen Readying First Ice Harvest

Fairfield January 24 Special as soon as weather permits icehouse owners will harvest their annual crop. B F Burkley Jr Sasco Lake icehouse planned to cut today but stormy conditions delayed work. Ice thickness on local ponds averages about 12 inches with snow on the upper layer.

Fairfield B. F. Burkley Sasco Lake

Meetings Tonight in Bridgeport Fraternities and Clubs

Listings show time changes notices for multiple Bridgeport groups including the Rifles Club Broad Street offices, Swedish American Republican club 827 Wood Avenue, Connecticut Council of Catholic Women 224 Washington Avenue, and several Masonic and fraternal bodies at addresses around Main Street Broad Street and related avenues.

Falter Brdgeport Telegram Suport Lodge Igeport Rifle Club State Wood Avenue Connecticut Council of Catholic Women Washington Avenue Alpha Circle Brotherhood of America Broad Street Progressive Civerce Court Roma Bridgeport Lodge K. of P Main Street Teurle Lodge A. M Masomic Muensterberg Lodge State Street Nutmeg Hneanpanent Broad i. Charity Rebeka Lidse O F Morning Star Lodge Structural Building Trades Council Lm Stret Metal Polishers Ziliastowe Jr Womens Teller Corps CF. A. R Los Blenda Lodge el Vi Cannon Street Warren Lodge Stratford Avenue Jinecain Civele Ari Jes of the Grand “el

Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets for Indigestion Relief

Pocket chewable tablets claim to relieve indigestion including gas sour belching and bloating by supplying an alkaline effect to the stomach. Promotes a 60 cent box as an all around stomach aid for relief and comfort.

Stuart Trey U. S Canada

Radio day schedule with farm prices and concerts

A stitched radio program log lists 9:00 a.m. farm price reports 1:36 p.m. weather forecasts 2:00 p.m. opening market prices and midday farm reports then musical programs 4:05 p.m. fashion features 3:20 p.m. sports recap and more. Evening items include Estey Organ Recital 8:30 p.m. Army Night speeches, farm talks, and continued music across stations with multiple metered frequencies and organizations noted.

Women's Wear Daily Jack Rabbit Storten David Cory New York Evening Estey Estey Auditorium New York City Robert L. Bullard 16Th Infantry Arington U.S. Army Westinghouse el Mfg Pittsburgh United States Public Farth Service Washington, D. C National Stockman and Farmer

Death notices and funeral times across the city

Obituaries list multiple residents with dates from Jan 22 to Jan 28, detailing names Ferdinand Dietman Mary A Wade Henry W Lyon Cornelia M Smith Michael William Mead John J Broadbin and families. Funeral times, addresses, and cemeteries given, including Madison Avenue Main Street Clinton Avenue Mount Grove Lakeview and local church services.

Main Street Sacred Heart Church St. Michael's Cemetery Lyon Henry W. Lyon Ada Cannon Lyon Clinton Avenue Mt. Grove Cemetery Cornelia M. Smith Reads Memorial Chanel Timermont Mead Tn Fairfield Michael William Michael Wiliam Rebecca Nolan Mead Mary Mead Scannell Shoreham Terrace Broadbin John J. Broadbin Elte Dover Street St. Chartes K. C Lakeview Cemetery

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