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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1923

Page

19

Radio Programs on 60 Meters and 73 Meters

Radio schedule from Newark and Pittsburgh stations lists music recitals, operatic excerpts, and talks through the day. Performers include Etta Portnoy, Harry P. Bell, Lottie Care, and the Puevini Grand Opera Co, with a wide roster of songs, piano pieces, and orchestral numbers. Also notes children stories and Boy Scouts events, plus market updates and weather forecasts.

W. C L. Bamberger & Co Newark Nedy Etta E. Porth Orange Cadman Harry C. Paelt Pate Grolina Etta EB Porih Woodford-Finden the Minnetinka Lieurance Albert 7 Sup Radio Apartment Romes Dybert Hubbard Empress Josephine Lottie & Care Clutsen Strickland Clark Westinghouse el, & Mig. Co Pittsburgh Psta Sma iTusiv Tw A States Public Health Bureau Washington, D Harriet Webster Joseph Horne Company Fittsburgh Dr. Ferguson J Bureau of Recreation of Athe of Fra Elinor Barton Joseph Horne Co Ming Tomer Andrew

Ex congressman Lundin faces charges of funds misuse in Chicago

Former congressman Fred Lundin, long allied with Mayor Thompson, and 28 others named in a blanket indictment by a special grand jury probing school board affairs. Indictments allege conspiracy to obtain millions from Chicago and Illinois, with bonds set at 10 000 each. Lundin reportedly active in Cuba amid allegations of influence and ties to the Thompson machine.

Chicago Fred Lundin William Disse Thompson Virtus Rohm Javidin Michael A. Mckinley Criminal Court Lundin Cuba Trohn Time Ihiss Insurance Wiliam A. Bither Board of Education Te Wag Teleg Bither Thompson Silent Boys Renins Tinois

New Haven Hold Up Man Captured After Chase

A 14 year old suspect Mikowski was captured near the Green after a pistol fired at Policeman Welch. The youth, battered, was charged with assault with attempt to murder, robbery with violence, and carrying concealed weapons. Welch sought medical aid but no wound was found.

Mikowski Dar James P. Welch Welch Glant Chapel Street Mikowskki Mikowsk Pnlicn

Baldwin Views Declared A Slur In Political Debate

A fragmentary old clipping accuses Baldwin of labeling western lawmakers as ignorant of international business and nuance. The piece alleges his remark that Westerners only sell wheat and hogs displays ignorance, while praising certain commissions and party members. An adjacent ad mentions laxatives and a theater program with musical acts.

Ig An Lowbieh J Haldwin

February Graduate to Receive Dual Diplomas at Bridgeport

February Class of 1923 student nestern Burr will earn two diplomas, one from the State Board of Education and one from the Bridgeport Board of Education, at Friday night graduation in the auditorium. Burr, 17, entered in 1919 and completed through a cooperative program with the Trade School, logging 200 hours there and 1600 hours of high school work, fulfilling trade diploma requirements. Director Herbert J. Hanson notes 16 other students are also enrolled in cooperative courses, with more expected to pursue trades during secondary studies.

Nestern Burr Bridgeport State Board of Education Bridgagort T Rade Herbert J. Hanson Iate Trade School

Community Chest Drive Ends Amid Large Donations

The Community Chest drive concluded after a final rally with speeches and prayer. Donations totaled about 10,000 unreturned cards with signatures, while teams across Navy Army and industrial divisions reported substantial pledges led by Rev Nihil and Captain McGovern. Gilbert Goodridge won top honors with 576 subscriptions totaling 24,412 dollars, and overall weekly totals exceeded 24,000 dollars with strong church and student support.

Brooklawn W. LaField David Beach Mr. Simpson Mpetus J. M Nihil McGovern John 7 King Navy St Patrick's R. A St. Anne's R. C St. James' FB. C Stratford St. John's Slovak K. C St Anthony's R. C St. George's Army J.P. Wrnshie A. M Cooper Charlee Ritzer K. TY. Staples Peter Davey Stoddard Fred Harrison Ri Oppel W. N. Northcotings Leis Pawlett K. Harr Platt Dr Stawowezik Gerald Pratt Leonard Ashelt C_ Spargo Mercantiles Division Jindustrial Division Marine Corps Public Service Gilbert Goodridge

Congress pauses as Burroughs dies and other Capitol notes

The House adjourned in respect for Rep. Burroughs of New Hampshire who died Saturday night. The Senate confirmed Judge Sanford of Tennessee to the Supreme Court. Other items include France denying troop movement into the Ruhr and discussions on a Alameda naval base. Porto Rico Governor Relly plans to sail for the island after talks with Harding Weeks. Senator McCormick urged European policy changes amid warnings of a painful misstep.

House Burroughs New Hampshire France Ruhr House Naval Committee Ay Fleet Alameda Cali Norbeck Ith Dakota Senate Anderson T Sanford Tennessee Supreme Court F. Mont Relly Porto Rico Harding Weeks McCormick Ilin Ois Jin

Nebraska bankers seek new uses for invisible assets

Nebraska Governor Charles W. Bryan and 405 state banks argue the 1908 guaranty law fails to curb bank suspensions. They advocate investigating invisible assets left by suspended banks and possibly reallocating the $2.5 million average guaranty fund to realign assets, aiming to reduce overhead and strengthen deposit protection.

Lincoln Neb Nebraska Charles W. Bryan Bryan Guaranty Fund

District Chief of Mine Workers Resigns Office

C J Golden, president of Districtine United Mine Workers, resigns from the Miners Nationalization Research Committee as Will Searles of the United Mine Workers Journal attacks the committee report. Golden defends union policy and labels Searles ignorant and disparaging, urging readers to see loyal miners backing public ownership and nationalization efforts.

New York C. J. Godlon Districtine United Mine Workers of America Consunuittes Will Searles United Ming Wiarkers! Journal Searles Greenwich Village Parlor My. Searles United Mine Workers United States Congress Greenwich Village

Fairfield Church Reelects Officers At Annual Meeting

At St. Pauls Episcopal Fairfield, all officers were re elected during the annual meeting. After business, a social hour and refreshments by the Woman Auxiliary followed. The treasurer reports the church is without debt and the complete officer slate was read including vestry members and delegates.

Angora delegates falter as peace talks stall

The treaty was privately presented today as Angora delegates grow distrustful of Allied proposals. They hesitate to decide, fearing adjournment could be seen as rupture and risk renewed hostilities despite the Mudania armistice. Richard Washburn Child leads U S envoy efforts to harmonize views.

Europe Richard Washburn Child

Meetings Tonight in Bridgeport Civic Groups

A list of organizations and venues in Bridgeport shows meetings tonight at the State Armory, Bridgeport Telegram offices, Bridgeport YWCA, Golden Hill Street, and several lodges and clubs. Attendees urged to notify changes in writing. locations include Main Street, Broad Street, and related landmark buildings.

Phene Thotor Bridgeport Telegram Bridgeport Link Club State Armory Bridgeport Athletic Club Golden Hill Konckapotunanh Tribe R M Main Street Harmony Cornell, Jr O.U. A State Street Mithra Lodge K of P Calanthe Temple Pythian Sisters Pequennoeck Lodge Broad

Reach agreement on nine million one hundred eighty eight thousand five hundred sixty one dollars

In Detroit on January 29 James O Murfin representing the Lincoln Motor Company receiver and government officials reached a settlement fixing the payment to the government to close its claim for nine million one hundred fifty eight thousand six hundred sixty one dollars for alleged overpayments on war contracts The amount will be announced in U S District Court tomorrow

Detroit Mick James O. Murfin Lincoln Motor Company Wak Department U. S. District Court

Assistant Head of Factory Dies From Pneumonia

Stamford January 29 William J Metcalf assistant to the president of Yale and Towne manufacturing company died today at his home age forty of double pneumonia after a short illness Born in Mitchell South Dakota he joined Yale and Towne in 1902 as a salesman He was treasurer of the associated charities president of the suburban club and a vestryman of St Johns F E church Survived by wife and parents Mr and Mrs Melville Metcalf and one sister all of Washington DC

Stamford William J. Metcalf Yale & Towne Manufacturing Company Metcalf Mitchell South Dakota Yale and Towne Company St. Johns F. E Me. Metenle Melville Metcalf Washington, D.C

Ruhr Zone In Isolation Amid Urgent Ruhr Talks

Berlin reports state officials cannot confirm rumors of tightened martial law in Essen as tension rises over French pressure to secure reparations. A telegraph strike disrupts Essen to Berlin communications while rail traffic in the Rhineland stalls under a broad regional stoppage. Thyssen asserts Ruhr unity against French encroachment and vows resistance across all classes.

Berlin Associated Press Essen Joblenz Cassociated Rhineland Paris Ruhr Aggdeng Foincare France Ruhr Valley

North police sleuth tale tops Ottawa’s rumor mill

A formal report from the Canadian Mounted Police is described as a dramatic northern mystery. Staff Sergeant Joy acts as coroner and magistrate in a drawn out murder case on Baffin Land. The Eskimo suspects, white trader, and Arctic witnesses await a northern trial and possible execution.

Ottawa Canadian Mounted Police Baffin Land England Hudson Bay North Pole Sergeant Joy Joy Magistra Jor Dominion Gury

State Police Seek To Secure Turkey In Darien

State police were asked to search for the prize turkey owned by Philip H. Niven poultry expert after the bird was stolen. Niven had his entire poultry yard destroyed by an incendiary fire three weeks earlier, making the turkey his most valuable survivor.

Darien Jun Philip H. Niven

Rioters staged fake riot at court to frighten Ku Klux Klan suspects

Attendants at Gates Avenue court allegedly provoked a mob by staging a fake riot outside their cell area. They hurled bottles, staged a call to police, and shouted in a Negro dialect. Magistrate Dale Etheridge called the incident a shocking display of bias against the Klan. Greenwood County Judge Featherstone denounced the Klan as a menace, saying God gave us from the KK.

Gates Avenue Dale“ Etheridge Klan Greenwood D. C Greenwood County Grand Jury C. Featherstone Eighth Judicial Circuit

Surprise party honors Thomas H. Smith in New Haven

A party in honor of Thomas H. Smith of 1557 Iranistan Avenue featured music dancing and refreshments. The American Legion plans a club house gathering on Golden Hill Street with Nicholas Bayess S R Gedris and George O Connell as hosts. The Little Theatre League scheduled plays for February first second and fifth replacing former dates. Drapery trends highlight popular skirt fullness and hemline balance.

Thomas H. Smith Iranistan Avenue Esea The American Legion Golden Hill Street Nicholas Bayess S. R Gedris George O'Connell Little Theatre League

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