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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1924

Page

2

Liberty bonds reach new high levels in week

Liberty bonds surged to record highs with one issue at par for first time since 1922 as money rates stayed low. The market rallied across short term and convertible issues, with strong demand for speculative low priced bonds and gains in copper and sugar bonds amid improving trade conditions.

New York Associat+ fon Press Aiberty Yale Cerro de Pasco Punta Alegre Cubs Naval Oir Washinton Pan-American Petroleum Sinclair Muscle Virja-Carolina Chemical Insuce St. Paula Union Electric Light and Power Company Norfolk & Western Antilla Avgar Continental Gas & Electric Coms By & Local Banking Syndicate

MacDonalds Neutral Strip Plan Draws In Diplomats

In Arras Belgium Foreign Minister Jaspar made a surprise visit to Paris to confer with Premier Poineare about a committee of experts studying German resources. The move signals diplomacy around the English plan amid tensions with France.

Jasper Paris Arras Monster Jaspar Belgium Thelgium Worreign Pre Pior Po.neare Cxperts Ferman Resources

Youth Bitten By Neighbor in Pearl Street Incident

Peter Mercurie, 10, of 1934 Pearl Street, was bitten on the left arm yesterday by an unknown person. The boy was treated at the emergency hospital by Dr. Alfred Levenson who did not file charges of assault.

Peter Mercurie Pearl Street Mercurie Alfred Levenson

Impersonator Inspector Loots Gas Meters in Wells Apartments

Authorities report a man posing as a Gaslight inspector looted two gas meter boxes at Wells apartments on Wells Street for 460 dollars. Thieves opened three more meters with duplicate keys at 469 Connecticut Ave, 471 Connecticut Ave, and 950 State Street. In total ten meters were tampered with over the weekend. Also robbed was Anthony Groski at Crescent Ave and Hallett St for 18.36 dollars, and Everett Sweetland’s fur coat was stolen from 404 State Street.

Gaslight Company, & Young Thin Wells Apartments Wells Street Connecticut Avenue State Street Anthony Groski Hallett Street Crescent Avenue Everett Sweetland

Cold spell drives New England to record lows

From Boston to Maine a deep northwest cold snap sent temperatures to 20 or more degrees below zero in Maine New Hampshire and Vermont early today The City of Boston logged six below zero while fires from overheated stoves left many homeless and caused losses likely exceeding 300000 The storm slowed traffic with ships seeking harbor and ice dealers awaiting safer conditions for harvesting in coming days

New England Long Island Sound New York City New Haven Collins New York and Fridgeport Boston New Fingland Maine New Hampshire Vermont Weather Bureau

Scientist admits he's stumped in debate on soul and virgin birth

The exchange centers on interpretations of Genesis and the virgin birth. Dr Day argues in symbolic language, Prof Lull concedes no quarrel between science and theology about the virgin birth, and both hedge on immortality. Prof Lull says he does not know when the soul's immortality begins, while maintaining belief in an eternal soul and reverence for ancestors.

Gull Day Tull Dr. Day Lal Lull

Local Lodges Gather For Evening Meetings

A transient list of fraternal and civic groups meeting tonight across multiple venues. Masons, Shriners, veterans groups, and charitable societies convene at churches halls and lodges including St Paul Episcopal, St Charles hall, Masonic Temple, and local lodge rooms on streets such as Broad Cannon Main and Strate.

Coroner Reports Benham Death Scene in Benham Sumer Home

Coroner visited the Benham sumer home at Greenfield Hill and noted the accident occurred while returning to Southport. Benham, a well known figure in social and business circles, was born December 18, 1884 in the city.

Benham Sumer Greenfield Hill Southport Mr Benham Ber Trank N. Benham Tle Williams College First National Bank of Messenger Italy Ile John J. Phelan H. R. Elwood Fairfield F. Neil Benham

Prosecution Ordered If Doctors Resume Practice

Bridgenort authorities warn that any of 12 licenseless physicians resuming practice will face criminal charges. Names and addresses were sent to the police superintendent last week, with officials advised of the physicians and their office locations. Commissioner Osborne urged officials to use all means to prosecute any physician practicing medicine without a license.

Bridgenort Patrich dPanagan Stanley Hoborn Tureau Hof Osborne Bride Port Poles

New Fire Dept Job News To MecCathron Creation Denied

Henry N MecCathron, president of the fire board, said reports of creating a deputy chief rank in the fire department have no foundation. He noted commissioners never discussed such a creation and sees no reason for it at any future meeting.

Mire Kenry N MecCathron Pie Board Fir Borad

Historic Long Island church destroyed by fire

On January 27 a fire destroyed the Oysterry Reformed church in Bronkville Long Island after morning services. The congregation dates back over two centuries. The blaze likely started in a cellar from an overheated furnace. Parsonage was saved by firefighters from nearby towns.

Oystlar Way Oysterry Reformed Bronkville Long Island Loews Walley Norwich Leslyn Glen Cove

King Like Honors Paid to Lenine by Mob at Entombing

Massive crowds braved 20 below zero in Moscow to witness the entombment of Vladimir Ulinaoff aka Nikola Lenin. The makeshift mausoleum near the Kremlin drew workers and soldiers who endured frostbite while the Soviet message praised Lenin as a savior. Leon Trotsky and other top officials mostly attended. Trotsky was absent.

Lenine Moscow Associated Press Vladimir Tigitch Ulinaoff Nikola Lenine Ravid Russut M Lie Jol Bhevik Kremlin Mamta

Murderer of Wife and Brother Declared Insane

Warren J. Lincoln, accused in the murder of his wife and brother-in-law, was declared chronically insane by Dr. Joseph Springer, chief coroner's physician. Lincoln, who has given varying statements, is recommended to be placed in an asylum. prosecutors will decide whether to indict after the asylum decision.

Aurora Warren J. Lincoln Het Joseph Springer Conkroumy Springer Linesin Ina Michaels Palace Lincum J Truce Anell Geneva

Accidental Death From Gas Heater Blamed in Sleep

Mary Hutchinson died after gas from a heater in her bedroom at 1994 North Avenue flowed while she slept. Investigators reported the lighted jets were accidentally blown out, leading to the fatal incident late Saturday night.

Mary Hutchinson North Avenue

Church Mission Benefit Set at Stratfield Dance

Mrs Henry A Bishop Jr will headline the Interparochial woman's auxiliary benefit at the Stratfield on Monday evening February 11 for St Michael's Episcopal mission rectory fund Tunxis Hill Rev Joseph Racciopul rector The event is a suoner dance and frolic with Bishop performing a solo dance held in New York Newport and other cities Sister Mrs K LeBaron Peters will have a prominent role Other entertainers include Mrs Gilbert Goodridge Mrs Erwin Denenenings Miss Dorothy Lyon Miss Frances MecCoombs Miss A N Monk Miss Ellen Hedegard Mrs Manon W Sheldon Horace Jones Fred W Harrison Joseph Weler Edward J Gough Mrs Sheldon will perform from Little Old New York A sketch from Within the Law will be presented by Goodridge Harrison Goith and Robert Hull Patronesses led by Mrs Campion Acheson include city prominent women.

Henry A. Bishop, Jr Gloria Gould Stratfield St. Michael's Episcopal Mission Tunxis Hill Joseph Racciopul Bishop Horace Jones Fred W. Harrison Joseph Weler Edward J. Gough Sheldon New York Goodridge Fred Harrison Goith Robert Hull Campion Acheson

Prompt Action on Leases Expected Moves in Washington

A long Washington dispatch reports on a White House push for prompt action on naval lease investigations. The lineage includes consideration of special counsel, names like John W Davis and George Wickersham, and a claim of cooperation between White House and Justice. Fall remains confined, while subpoenas bring in Thomas Johnson to testify about Wahlbers and Sinclair ties. Payne accuses Coolidge of harming Republican prospects. Johnson denies knowledge of the issue.

White House Wie Senate Coglidge Interior Department Albert B. Fall Department of Justice John W Davis Sherman A. Whipple Boston John Farton Payne Interior Democrats Hiihu Root Georg Wickersham A. Severance St Paul American Bar Association Charles B Warren Japan Executive Department Coolige Wilson Charles Hughes Magher Congress Fall J. W. Zevely Harry Sinclair Johnson Archie Roosevelt G. LD. Wahlbers Sinclair Walla Ranch Dougherty Daugherty Frente Mand Fla

Rich Perth Amboy Recluse Dies in Me chanic Street Shack

Rich Perth Amboy recluse known to most residents died early today in a Me chanic street shack. Coroner cites exhaustion worsened by cold. Once owned a large farm and dairy herd in Ford s New Jersey, later maintained a dwindling milk route. Ne phew believed to live in Connecticut sought as heir papers incomplete.

Irth Amboy N. J Steve Mechanic Street Water Front Fords

Mellon Measure Faces Greatest Test This Week in House

Steering committee to consider tax situations as the Mellon tax bill enters a pivotal week. Republicans push for a compromise on surtax rates while Democrats maintain unity on rate schedules. Early actions include community property taxes and earned income exemptions, with a constitutional amendment on state and municipal securities to follow. Representative Longworth hopes for a committee compromise as Davey urges the president to reconcile Mellon with constitutional revenue origins.

Washington, Jan House Green Treasury Hat Longworth Ohio Jon Davey President Coolidge Mellon House of Representatives

Six Subpoenas To Be Served On Tax Claimants

Acting for the Special Claims Investigating committee, City Sheriff Maloney will serve subpoenas today on six of 94 taxpayers whose abatement petitions were partly granted at the November 4 Common Council meeting. The six are to appear tonight before the committee in the Council chamber to explain why their taxes should have been abated. If they do not appear they face contempt of court and possible rescission of grants and court collection actions.

Paul D’elia John F. Maloney Common Council A. L. Delaney Louia A. Kkornblut Claims Committee

Older ritual of church gains by new applications

Rev H J Kell at St George's church argued psychology shapes church worship guiding a return to older rituals. He challenged critics of the high church rite and warned Puritan worship is fading as eye appeal and atmosphere replace reason. He said modern churches suit political events better than true worship and lamented dim light and music are more fitting to devotional atmosphere.

H. J. Kell St George's Church Kelly Episcopal Church

Prayers Held At Methodist Church For W H Anderson

New York January reports Rev Charles Toss led public prayers for William H Anderson state Anti-Saloon League official on forgery trial. He stayed home with family at 272 Van Cortlandt Park Ave with secrecy around a $25,000 donation tied to names withheld. Advertisement ends.

New York Charles Ro Toss Central Methodist Church William H Anderson Anti-Saloon League Anderson van Cortlandt Park Avenue John "R Hong Henry Mann Hosa

Veterans to be appointed spark rumors in meeting

At a meeting supporters pressed for facts on city jobs as Elliano pushed for unemployed members to contact him about appointments. Mayor Behrens pledged action, endorsing several names for fire, police, and other posts, including Hackett as city engineer and others for inspectors, janitorial and sewer roles.

Wien Ellano John W. Hackett Ellilano Behrens Eliane Hehrens Eillang Febrens John W Wackett Ellime Elliano Stra_ Pert Joseph Mf. Kelly Harold A. Lucas Arthur Riggiano Anthony Dilorio Alvin C. Taylor Wiliam D. Goodman John T. Elian Wiliam Cavanaugh

Five Executed For Revolutionary Plot In Juarez

Five men were executed by firing squad at Juarez Cemetery after authorities uncovered a plot to turn Juarez over to American revolutionary leader Colonel Roman Lopez. A large cache of rifles and ammunition was found nearby, according to Huarez Garrison reports.

EL Paso Tex Juarez Mexico Roman Lopez Huarez

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