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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1923

Page

22

Anderson Probe Postponed to Wednesday

New York Jan 39 The district attorney's probe into mishandling of funds by W H Anderson head of the anti saloon league of New York was postponed to Wednesday. The request came from Anderson and was agreed to by assistant district attorney Ferdinand Pecora in charge of the case. Pecora declined to state whether Anderson was compelled to produce personal bank books for aviation. Anderson will identify the books and payers for which I ask, Pecora said, while Anderson avoids comment and limits statements to his lawyers.

New York W. H. Anderson Anti-Saloon League of Anderson Ferdinand Pecora Mre Pecora Pecora

Injured Carpenter Awarded 2144 Week Sum Claim

Austin Rowen of 43 Maplewood Avenue reached a voluntary agreement with T. J. Pardy Construction Co. after an injury on November 4, 1921. Compensation Commissioner Buckinghin approved the claim, granting Rowen 18 weekly for 124 weeks, in a total of 2144 dollars, to be paid in a single sum to settle his subsidiness claim.

Austin Rowen Maplewood Avenue Tt. J. Pardy Construction Company I PL Buckinghin Rowen

Norwalk Editor Married in Local Ceremony

The Norwalk newspaper editor tied the knot in a city ceremony. The bride and groom, both prominent locals, include the editor known for leadership at the Such Norwalk Senlint and a widow of De Cot Andrews. An earlier partner, Ars Mitchel, formerly head nurse at Mason's hospital, attended the event.

Releat Inbeleit Norwalk Waders Vity de Cot Andrews Ars Mitchel Mason

Norwalk fuel-head offers resignation

Norwalk January 24 Frederick T. Lamson a Norwalk Tire Co official and former War administration worker in Washington resigns effective February 7.

Norwalk Frederick T. Lamson Mr. Lamson Norwalk Tire Co Washington

Vacillating Tutankhamen Revealed In Luxor Tomb Sketches

The article reports reporters at Luxor observing the tomb of Tutankhamen and notes his mixed reign under Akhnaton. It details his rise after Akhnaton’s death, alignment with Amen priests, later reversal to restore old gods, and the transient public interest as excavators work on the tomb.

Arthur Weigall London Daily Mail Articub Vu Kevpt Luxor Urey Otte Titankhamen Wallud Tutanks-Carter PurCarnarvan Miosi Mr. Garter Tord Carnarvon Tutankhamen Cairo London Lucas Callender Burton Punetta Seti Tl Tutankhamen's Valley of the Kings Akhnaton Tellélamarle Aton Tutu Duku Kipe Tollelamarna Orj Wich Akhnaten Smenkhkara Akhnaion Amen Shebes Ellelamarna Skarve Akimaton Egypt Lis Tutankh-Aten Tujiankh-Amen Karnak Parerold Gous Tuy Ethiopia Thebes Cart Srbkkarah Muel Floremhib Jehovah Lotel

Hays Not Objecting to Merger of Movie Stars

New York report says William Hays the movie czar has no objection to a projected merger headed by Douglas Fairbanks for independence of pictures. Betson of MPAA calls claims of a Hays reply false and says no quarrel exists between Hays and Fairbanks. Betson notes the stars seek to make better pictures independently if possible.

New York Avi E. Hays Douglas Fairbanks Hays Fairbanks Frank Ti Betson Motion Picture Producers and Distributors of America

Sofes Sues for 3500 Damages in Candy Store Suit

Thomas Sofes of New Haven sues Louis Stafanon of Bridgeport for 3500 alleging false representations about bankruptcy to induce Sofes to sell his one third interest in a Bridgeport candy store. Sofes paid 2000 and claims Stafanon later sold back his share for 2400 after pressuring for a bankruptcy filing. The suit argues the business was profitable and Sofes would have earned large dividends.

Louis Stafanon Bridgeport Thomas Sofes New Haven Stafanon

Judge Comley Punishes Corner Singing Youths

Judge Arthur M. Comley in City court fined Julius Botha of 237 Scofield Avenue 310 and costs for leading a group of youths in late night singing on a street corner. Police halted the gathering after midnight at Trewsley Street and Fairfield Avenue as rocks and snowballs were hurled at Officer J. Kelly. One stone hit Botha in the eye. others fled, and orders were issued to round up the rest if the practice continues.

Arthur M. Comley Julius Botha Scofield Avenue Botha Trewsteystret Fairfielad Avenue J. Kelly

Chaplin and Pola Negri Confirm Engagement

Charles Chaplin and Pola Negri publicly confirmed they are engaged amid persistent rumors of marriage. Both stars declined to disclose future plans, as reporters pressed for details, and the interview ended abruptly after Chaplin stated they were engaged.

Wid Monte Cal Jia Charles Chaplin Pola’ Negri Miss Negri

Postmaster Warns Of New 10 Dollar Counterfeit Bills

Postmaster General Greang warns of two new counterfeit 10 dollar notes in circulation. The fake federal reserve note imitates a Bank of New York issue with letter B, No 639, signed by Treasury Secretary Mellon and LA treasurer Frank White. The portrait allegedly resembles Jackson and the note shows crude workmanship and poor quality. The serial shown is B.106562628.

CLI Greang Federal Reserve Federal Bank of New York A. W. Mellon

Asia Restaurant Attachment Attracts City Sheriff

City Sheriff Joseph N. Leonon served a writ of attachment on the Asia Restaurant at the corner of Main and Park streets while a noon rush of patrons occurred. Willliam Korff, Bridgeport musician, claims damages of 1000 dollars though the restaurant manager Howard Leong disputes ownership of music and asserts threats occurred as staff escorted the musician from the premises. A certified check of 1000 dollars was posted to lift the attachment as the case proceeds in Cannon’s Court.

Pairsendree Main’ Streat Sherif Joseph N. Leonon David Goldstein Willliam ‘Korff Bridgeport Cannon Pleas Court Wag Jloward Leong Taurant

Objections Raised Over Evidence Seizure at Cantor Grocery

Samuel Cantor of 1321 State Street faced a city court hearing as counsel challenged the use of a half pint of liquor seized from an icebox in Cantor's grocery store. The case was continued to Thursday for filing objections to the seizure without a proper search warrant.

Questa Samuel Cantor State Street Cantor

Timber wolves spotted on Whiteface Mountain slopes

The report describes timber wolves seen on the Whiteface mountain slopes near Saranag Lake Wilmington caused alarm in the area. Carl Lawrence of Wilmington shot a full grown wolf believed to belong to a pack driven south by Pierre Weather from the Canadian wastes.

Saranag Lake Whiteface Mountain Pioneer Wilmington Carl Lawrence

Fire at 267 Hurd Avenue Smoke Reports

A pie smoke incident was reported from a windo w house at 267 Hurd Avenue. A special policeman in fire alarm box 245 alerted responders. Several companies rushed to the scene to extinguish the blaze.

Hurd Avenue

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United States Drs. Alvord Weidlich Kresge’s Carpenter AVL Pharaoh Sofes Judge Comley Pola Asia Restaurant Establishment The Frank H. Fargo Co Pbvecuity Lipton Hugh J. Koenig Pres Treas Rockwell & Co Main Street T. Opposite Hudson Seal Coats Silk and Wool Union Suits Merode Forest Mills Postum Cereal Company, Incorporated Battle Creek Michigan
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