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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1924
Page
6
Stratford residents urge improved fire protection after a post office blaze highlighted the need for more permanent firefighters. The town considers adding one or two additional men, with volunteers stressed as inadequate during the Saturday night fire. Firefighters praised for swift response, but several members were among those uninjured as the building survived the blaze.
Fragmentary notice discusses a local Stratford Profiles feature, naming a man described as a great supporter of the present reform and a store owner in Stratford Center. Details are garbled but imply a promotional or character sketch with references to commerce and local influence.
A notice indicates orchestras will perform at a police benefit ball in the Armory. Detail regarding performers and schedule is limited by partial OCR text.
In a strange incident at 1356 Pemiedie Michael Pen, a husband lay struck and his wife found unconscious from a troubling event linked to fame. The scene, described in a garbled telegram style, references Vander of 30 Aude and mentions a balance under treatment as authorities pursue the cause.
Dominick Sinersenshki, 47, fell on Wade Street near Wood Avenue while walking to a West Indies stop, fracturing his skull and being rushed to St Vincent's in serious condition. Police investigate and say liquor influence suspected. another man says the incident was accidental.
Cummings argues politics undermine law enforcement urging removal of prohibition style policing in favor of a merit based system. He claims bootleggers and saloon operators would be controlled by individual merit rather than political influence.
A garbled OCR passage references possession of exam questions and surrender of materials. Mentions individuals such as Tar, Stanley HH, Qshorn, and figures linked to the Connecticut Eagle, the Connecticut Wealth commission, and a Frank Healy. Overall, unclear on concrete actions or outcomes.
Airfield January 19 The Telegram reports three town bodies the Board of Finance the special school building committee and the town school committee endorse the proposed Fairfield high school plans. Archi bel and Consulting Werren J. Tiriser Stratford praise the designs as best for voters budget. The town school committee approves as adequate for now and future needs. The Board of Finance may vote on recommendations tomorrow at Town Hall. Plans call for an 11 room building with a combined auditorium and gymnasium. Estimated cost about 223000 plus 25000 for grounds and equipment.
Agricultural program set by Fairfield County Farm Bureau for Monroe Town Hall two day event in February. County Agent Chapman and Miss Mason absent. speakers include A W Manchester and W H Darrow from Anicultural College. Sessions cover hay, dairy, fruit crops, clothing material selection, and farm wage topics with demonstrations and women’s meetings.
The Telegrama column records a family gathering with Mrs. I and children visiting Panlinest relations and plans to visit Fairford. A campus style evening featured freshmen women and musicians including cellist, violinists, pianist, and singers. Attendees included the Ottaway and Kuehne families with guests from Waterin and Norfall. upcoming events and visits are noted.
Westport's Comrade Thomas Glynn, last survivor of McDonough Post No. 63, Grand Army of the Republic, reflects on war memories, losses, and a long life. Born February 1846, he recounts enlistment as a teen, service in Florida and New York coastal campaigns, wartime wounds, and postwar public roles.
The George Alfred Smith Post American Legion Auxiliary in Fairfield has compiled an A list for the town honor roll. Six veterans with surnames starting with A are named George W. Anderson Mary Anderson Theodore Anderson Roy Anderson William Drews Alexander Strowski and others. Residents are asked to review and report any missing or corrected spellings to Miss Frederick A. Sturr of Fairfield ahead of publication.
Westport notes from January 28 report William H Burr's extended West Indian stay. Various locals attend church events, medical recoveries, and visits to families in Roosevelt hospital and Chicopee Falls. Local sports include a pocket billiards tournament and a boys division checkers race at the Y M C A with future games planned. A new Boys Division basketball team will be led by captain Harel Alien, with a lineup listed, set to play Staples High next Friday. A road repair and cable laying project continues along Green Farms and Sherwood Island. a traffic collision on State Street leads to court summons for a motor vehicle violation.
Easton assessors Arthur Wheeler Carl Suliman and Martin Steucek report the town grand list at 1 059 707 with property breakdowns for houses sheds land and other items. Last year’s list was 1 040 086 and taxable property in 1924 totals 531 041 for residents and 528 424 for nonresidents. Board of Relief will hear appeals February 1 8 1 at the Town Clerk’s office 10 am to 2 pm.
LAN RY Jan 25 Special to the telegram The fourteen men taken in the police raid Saturday night charged with violation of the legacy laws had their cages postponed this morning in the city court until Saturday morning, when all will be tried at the same time. A postponement was granted after a request from Peter Gaubriet, allowing prosecutors to prepare against all defendants collectively. Police also served warrants on Haver owners to show cause in court why the seized vessel should not be destroyed. Authorities plan more wholesale arrests on the same charge.
Obituary item from Strpn gy dated Jan 28 reports Obn Sinko about 45 dies suddenly at his Monroe home after heart trouble. He was a New York immigrant, a Turies by trade, survived by wife and three children. Funeral Wednesday at 2 with burial in Stepney cemetery. Sinko is father of child grown after earlier shooting incident involving Joseph Stanay sky.
A retired clergyman Rev Lemuel A and a housekeeper Sarah Wentworth, 87, were found dead in a Wadwis ye house. Medical reports say Wentworth died from cold while Lemuel A’s status is unclear. A local resident Mrs Wentworth alerted authorities before succumbing.
New Canaan committee to endorse Simon. The town panel issued statements that examinations have been passed and the committee will meet to discuss the endorsement. Langley, Sinton, and Moller are named as members.
Rev Einar Larson will deliver a Swedish language lecture describing the Gothenburg Jubilee Exposition witnessed last year in Sweden. The talk will be hosted at the first Swedish Mission and is expected to attract over fifty attendees.
Town counsel John H. Jerry notes vaults pose great fire and hazard from smoking while workers are inside. Residents urged action after vault fires linked to early town founding. proposals to prohibit smoking in vaults slated for discussion tomorrow at Wall.
Special to the Telegram notes Walkera Farms district shows taxables totaling 20178 dollars with Thomskeaing the district’s top assessed value at 4150. Walnut Tree Jill contributes 49283 to the grand list while James H Leavey is the largest taxpayer in the area with 1404 assessment. An autos count shows three vehicles in one district and 24 autos in another with penalties for those who failed to file lists.
A fire destroyed a clubhouse near Dethel road, Bethel, forcing five to twelve women guests in nightclothing to walk about a mile to a farm house for shelter. Firemen from nearby towns battled the blaze. about $7,500 in damage reported.
Report notes doubled membership in the Men's Anti-Bonus League after recent developments. New members from Steetford joined following acquisition, with several stakeholders announced as part of the expanded leadership. The group prepares for a convening in Washington with active secretary and officers listed.
Fragmentary OCR note describes a desertion case with a detainee held in Easton and to be returned to Maine. It mentions surrender, willingness, and waiving extension privileges, tied to a schedule or agreement. Names appear garbled, with no clear dates or authorities identifiable.
Today the last victim was recovered from the mine workings as crews continued removal operations. The incident involved mine workers including Shane and Lancas, with authorities confirming the extraction and ongoing safety checks. Local officials urged caution as recovery work progressed.
Angelo Balester and Joseph Parase, coowners of the Espagnoli at 45 Bridge Street Shelton, were arraigned for keeping liquor with intent to sell. Balester paid a $100 fine and costs while Parase received a $100 fine and a 10 day jail sentence. Parase also faced a $25 fine and costs on gambling machine charges amid ownership dispute claims. State police arrested Thomas Finn and Thomas Conway in related actions. Proceedings against Finn and Conway were postponed to February 1 on Judge Shapiro's recommendation.
Rev W H Kidd district superintendent visited Zion Methodist church in Wilton for the quarterly conference. He spoke on truth and the acceptance of existential statements, noting science and philosophy while urging Christianity as a living force for character building. Reports of church organizations were read and prayers planned for Wednesday night. News of local attendees and other events followed in a dense, period-voice township bulletin.
Sixteen persons were arrested in Worcester by federal agents on a day of raids tied to federal prohibition enforcement. Police and agents reported the suspects violated federal prohibition laws and were taken to local stations before potential arraignment in federal court.
An obscure note describes a beauty doctor offering at home procedures and mixtures. It mentions applying a product to the bar to achieve shade, with references to drugs and "snake oil" style remedies. The text reads as fragmented instructions and promotional tone.
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