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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1924

Page

2

Candler Lawyers Battle Claim of Already Married Bride

In Atlanta a $500000 suit against Asa G. Candler Jr. centers on Mrs. Queaina De Boucher of New Orleans who accuses him of breach of promise after a 1919 meeting. Read in court are letters where Candler expresses love and plans to wed, while his lawyers argue the New Orleans woman was legally married at the time. The defense claims evidence shows engagement broken and attempts to vindicate with a lawsuit.

Defense Files Atlanta Jay Exouse Asa G. Candler, Jr Queaina de ‘Boucher New Orleans Candler United States Irona Nev de Boucher Howell Wwe Inu Med Pissmont Sine Acae Ceal Jandfor de Bouche

Duty Is Stronger Than Rivalry In Town Fire Force

SUELTON January 1 Special to The Telegram The urge of duty proved stronger than rivalry when a fire was discovered in the back of a barn used by Fire Chief William Sheehy Jr Former Chief James Ward who was ousted after one year as fire chief responded with other firemen. Ward claimed his term expires next year and helped answer the alarm from box 63 driving the first chemical engine to the scene. The blaze was quickly extinguished before it did much damage. The chief’s barn area reportedly houses horses and equipment.

Suelton Jan. An Jhames G. Ward Willian Sheehy, Jr Sheehy Sheoh Rema

Meetings Tonight At Bridgeport Lodges And Clubs

Fragmented OCR lists meetings for Bridgeport entities including lodge associations rifle club zither club and temple lodge with scattered street addresses and incomplete names. The readable items mention Bridgeport Lodge on Main Street and State Street avenues and a 1025 Ma avenue. No clear dates beyond tonight.

Bridgeport U. K Widgeport Rifle Club AL M Trias Council Dairveld Bridgeport Lodge K. Main Street Temple Lodge Sour Temple Muensterberg Loond State Street

Hair Voluntarily Appears Before Medical Probers

Dr James B Harr of Bridgeport, secretary of the Connecticut Eclectic Medical Board, testified before the Grand Jury to learn if copies of examination questions seized in Missouri raids were in circulation prior to tests. Brundidge of St Louis provided evidence linking quacks in Missouri, with New York board officials in conference. The case centers on alleged access to advance exam questions and probes into fraudulent practitioners progress.

Flaretford James B. Harr Bridgeport Connecticut Eclectic Medical Haamin Grand Jury Missouri ‘Diploma Harry T. Brundidge St. Louis Aspirac Downing and Hetener New York Health Board Brundidge Renant Man al’ Smith York James W. Bush New Brittain Tida Anderson Ind New Britain

College Conditions Told to Grand Jury

Hartford report details findings by Dr George Blumer former Yale Medical School dean and a two member sub committee on conditions at Middlesex College of Medicine and Surgery and Boston College of Physicians and Surgeons. Grand Jury met eight to ten with adjournment and declined to comment on the reports. Appeals to the Superior Court seeking review of state eclectic examining board action revoking licenses were filed by David Aronson of Waterbury and Dr James W Cotner of Stratford.

Hartford George Blumer Yale Medical School Middlesex College of Medicine and Surgery Boston College of Physicians and Surgeona Venall Benedict M. Wolden State Eclectic Examining Board Or Byavid Aronson Waterbury James Ww. ‘Cotner Stratford

Stamford Eclectic Appeals Revocation

Ant thony B Compe of Stamford appealed to the Superior Court to revoke the revocation of his medical license saying evidence did not justify action. A graduate of St Jo ules College of Physicians and Surgeons in St Louis Mo he was linked to a batch of 19 eclectic physicians whose licenses were revoked amid a Hart scandal inquiry.

Grand Jury Extraordiary Hart Compo Grand Jury

Two youths held by Holyoke police in Massachusetts

Two teenagers from Holyoke, Wilfred Rival aged 17 and Blurry Peltier aged 18, were detained by Holyoke police. They admitted breaking into fires while wandering along Stanford Street, facing unspecified charges as authorities hold them for further action.

Holyoke Mass Swamford Jun Wilfred Rival Peltier Masher Street Pulleo Tu Stanford Streets Phires Ifolyols Meloke Eb Lees

Precedent set at compensation court hearing in New York injury case

A New York compensation case heard in Connecticut set a precedent by allowing a New York Industrial Compensation Commissioner to preside. Harry Sherwood, 65 Morehouse Street, sought workers compensation for injuries from a September incident while employed by Jacob W. F ed, of South Osborne Park. Dr Beaudry testified Sherwood suffered head injuries requiring surgeries, with recovery expected in weeks. The hearing aims to streamline cross state compensation and may foster future reciprocal dealings.

New York State Connecticut Edward T. Buckingham Harry Sherswood Morehouse Street Jacob WF South Osborne Park Buckingham Industrial Compensation Commission of Sherwood New New York Joseph H W. Beaudry Beaudry Funique

State Policeman Again Balked in New York Court

Justice Clark signed a stay of the habeas corpus writ for Joseph LaDone, alleged automobile thief, blocking extradition to this state. Bonds set at 5,000, briefs to be filed by Staite and LaDone's counsel. Next hearing scheduled for February 8. writ dismissal by Justice Guy previously noted, pending Clark's stay and appeal.

Justice Clark New York Supreme Court of Appeals Joseph LaDone Railroad Auto Exchange, Inc Greenwich Staite LaDone

Senators Debate Navy Oil Scandal In Bitter Session

Senate battle over Navy oil scandal features sharp exchanges between Republicans and Democrats. Walsh accuses GOP of withholding cooperation as Lenroot defends record. President Cummins struggles to keep order amid partisan clashes and protests in the chamber.

Strawn Gregory White House Folland Senate Slemp Blemp Cominge G. O. BP Walsh Searsol Montana Archie Roosevelt Lenroot Cummins

Record crowd at Policeman's Ball in Armory

An estimated 6,000 to 7,000 attendees filled the Armory for a Policeman's Ball, kept orderly by a police presence. The event featured performances by Weber Orchestra under Prof. Otto Faul Schubert, with duty officers and guests from police departments in New England and state cities. The Sick Benefit Association was to be launched amid high planning costs, and the venue was described with white and green draperies and patriotic color accents.

Sick Benefit Association Elage Weber Eal Otto Faul Schubert Lemond Jaroy Menaris Kathleen Mavourneet F. Witla Bebyens Police Department George R. Aux Anton Herb Wiliam Wolff Carl Tenckel Thomas Cafferty Thward Corcoran Howard Cole Michael Colonar Daniel Dunn John Hughes John A. O'Brien Francis Saul Sehola Wilfrea Sehane Sehane. Walker; Solo, “Garden of My Heart,” By Lieutenant George A. Hall Wilfred Walker Pen -en-Tennessee Shannon Tughes Cole Scholtz Sergt. Woltze Pola Old County Down Patrobrep Davard Cole New Znngland Ami William Behrens Samuel Lawe Patrick J. Wlanagan Uihaar‘mun Thomas Tt. Wood Philip Tl. Blainstisid Peter I. Tall Joan O'Connell John H. Ragan Times Walker Chas. A. Wheeler Clayton L. Smith Jieur John Areton Mont Geo Fy Benedetti James TH. Bray Jo P. Coughlin James J. Dooles John J. Mynn Alpheus c. Goulden George Nh. Box George A.ffaux John B. McGirr John F. McGovern Wm. H Frank Regnery Terrence Rogers George Topis Thomas Walsh Thomas Weller Thomas Zehnder Thomas McNamara John A. Lyddum Secreta Patrick J. Flanagan Joseph I. Coughlin Daniel Hrolsey John Demspsey John 11. Capsidy Taco Grosaman Charles Payden Charles Fitzgerald Edward Corcoran Wiliam Buckley Edyward Crowley John McDonald Menard

Chancellor Marx Extends Experts Official Welcome

Berlin report on Chancellor Marx meeting the 6th experts committee investigating German resources. General Dawes and officials discuss Allied unity, German gold balances abroad, and steps for the expert inquiry to begin with formal deliberations the next day. The inquiry aims to examine hidden German capital and budget questions over about 12 days.

Berlin Jan Marx Charles @. Dawe Trst Tha Germany Miso Tn. Stieseminn Nana Luther Mance Eduard | Hann Paweg Big Lnteq Ailabt Dawes Crermany Firat Ministers of Finance and Economics St. Dawes Iromrattves den. Dawes Gettimg

Day in Washington details various political moves and military notes

The report cites postmaster general rulings on newspaper mail, Griffis release from a German prison, a push for Shipping Board investigations, and tax debate in the Senate. It notes a planned round-the-world air mission from March and indictments tied to wartime cantonments being deemed invalid by a DC court. Internal taxes show higher revenue than the prior year period.

Mre Uraiser Omaha Els Forstroyers Vera Cruz New State Department Carlis H. Griffis Grover Cy Bergdal Democraic Leade Shipping Board Ttepublican Finuse Ways and Means Senate Mater McKelar Pennessee Proposta Oval Senate Oil Trnvestigating Committee Athert Milaski Strawn Uaul~idee Thomas W. Gregory Adwira Latuner Navy Housecate Ginmillee Denby II Tear Harbor Army Air Service Clover Field Santa Monica Los Angeles Aganat Trenedict Crowell Supreme Court of the District of Columbia Treasury

Stolen car found abandoned in Seymour after Bridgeport alert

An automobile stolen from the Plaza parking area early yesterday morning belonging to William Unifo of 106 Halsett street was found abandoned in Seymour last night. Bridgeport police notified authorities in Seymour who recovered the vehicle.

William Unifilo 106 Halsett Street Seymour Bridgeport

Waterbury Fatal Auto Collision Involving 10-Year-Old Girl

Ten-year-old Helen Brousky, daughter of Mrs. Joseph Zurk of 28 Hill Street, died when struck by a car driven by James Covielo of Bishop Street. Covielo was detained on orders of Coroner John T. Monzani pending investigation. Covielo previously faced auto theft charges and was held under $5,000 bond in Waterbury.

Waterbury Stelen Brousky Joseph Zurk Hill Street Janes Covielo Bishop Strocl John T. Monzani Covielo Wberry

Gill Refuses 10 Sign Grand List Over Rise

Assessor Gill refused to sign the 10 percent increase on homes and buildings in the Grand List, saying boosts for factories and merchandise were arbitrary. John Y. Caldwell and Thomas McGorrick signed, with space left for a third assessor. Town Clerk Wieler noted the filing occurred shortly after 9 AM. City Attorney Vellaney indicated the document’s legality would not be questioned based on Gill’s refusal.

A. G. Vellaney Will

Pontiff to Send Medals for Work in Rome

January 30 report from New Haven notes Pope Pius XI ordered a limited silver medal to honor Knights of Columbus aid. Monsignor Trovero gni Duca announces the inscription pledging Catholic welfare efforts under Vatican auspices in Rome. The piece references a $600,000 American welfare program run by the organization in Rome.

New Havin Histor Bunny Ayguruzdhon Trbergogni Duca Yalica Ptate Department Hlome Teller Knights of Columibus King XI Knights of Columbus Pius III Rome Lof Vatican

Behrens Plans 10 Percent City Budget Cuts Across Departments

Mayor Behrens calls a conference with all city department heads to instruct a 10 percent budget reduction. If board requests are not met, he will press for changes. The Board of Apportionment announced hearings next Tuesday to Friday detailing department schedules and budget cut discussions.

William Behrens Yester Board of Apportionment Willow H. Burnhare Board of Apportions City Plan Commission Arbormaste Sealey Board of ‘Selectmen Board of Leliel Board of Board of Charities Board , of Recreation Board of Wealth Inispensary Health and Charities Board of Gdquaition

Debs Nominated for Nobel Peace Prize by Representative

Washington Jan 30 Eugene V Debs was nominated today as a candidate for this year's Nobel Peace Prize by Representative Bert Berger of Wisconsin who said he would back the nomination by presenting copies of Debs speeches prison sentence and parole papers. Berger is the only Socialist in Congress.

Washington Eugens V. Debs Bertger Wisconsin Debs Berger

Plans for Fish and Game Banquet Near at Stratfield Hotel

The general arranged details for the annual Fish and Game banquet to be held at the Stratfield Hotel on February 25. A meeting is planned at A Joseph Williamson’s store, 943 Fairfield Avenue, tonight at 6.

Apna Lanyurt Wairfield County Ish and Game F Protective Association Stratfield Hatel A. Joseph Williamson Wairfield Avenue Ronig

Man Found Mentally Irresponsible Allegedly Swallows Todine

Philip Lakorque aged 32 of 460 Harrat Avenue reportedly swallowed a quantity of Todine yesterday afternoon. He was removed to Frilbsude home by Dr A de Heherah to cure a cold in one day using Bromo Quinine tablets advertised in the notice.

Philip Lakorque Harrat Avenue A. de Heherah

Death notices in local obituaries feature multiple Smethurst Moran and Goulet families

Deaths reported include Julien Amethurst of James Smethurst, widow Mrs. Wigglesworth, and several Moran Goulet and Wright families. Funeral details vary with services at local mortuaries and St. Michael's and St. Augustine churches, burial in Lakeview and Mountain Grove cemeteries. Additional obituaries include William Gorham, Fred Van de Bogart, Edward Wiggin, Susie Lees, Mary Miller, and John Sinko with cremations and church rites noted.

Filiza Smetho Julien Amethurst Wide James Smethurst Nagar Wieglenworth Griadelphia A. Bae Von Rank Smethurst Furee Wigglesworth John Johnson Obert Milne Remington Mortuary Chanel Barsum Avernue Wiliam Street Rurial Lakeview Cemetery Prancis Wigglesworth Edgar Wigglesworth Maud Coulshon Overland Street Saray Hanie Moran Sarah Inley Moran Jali Moran Rosewelt Street el Chartes St. Michael’s Cemetery James John Moras Howard Simpson Clarence Moran Edward Michael Hantey Mra. C. W. Milley Stratford Frederick Jayden Ida Goulet Ida Goulet John Goulet Hallagher and Gallagher Warfield Avenue St Anthony's Church Lev Philip Massivet Rose Ffeule Oy Meritung Prendergast Edward O'Brien William Malling Pyler Mr Naviara Walliam Mahones Northbore Mass Wiliam J. Gorham Wiliam HH Gorham Bridgeport Frass Company Alent Charles Street Mar Porvereill Anna Francia Harald Forham George P. Potter Broad Street Saurdry St Vastrick’s Church Burlat St. Michael's Cemetery Edward Wiggin Tark Avenue St. Augustine's Church George Donahue Miss Maclaherty Pie Dean Thomas Flynn John Ward Edward, Carrell John Ikersey Toseph Miller Raymond Bellew Michael's Cemedry Susie Susielo Lees Widey John Ler Laurel Avenue Mary Miller Afary Milles Springfield Lieberum and Heaphy State Street Ler Lewan Wiener First German Reformed Church Mountain Grove

General Hersey a Picturesque Officer Career in Army

Boston born General Maris L. Hersey will visit the city to inspect and review the z and Artillery at the Armory. He rose from second lieutenant to major general, commanded the Fourth Division in France, and served from Bates College through the Philippine Constabulary to high command in World War I and postwar duties.

Irigauier Maris L. Kerses Boston U.N. G United States Army United States France Hersey Intet Gon Maine Bates College United States Military Academy Philippine Constabulary Mindanao Hewart 25Th Infantry Camp Dix New Jersey St. Mantel Argonne Rhine Rervive Army of Occupation Isan

Internal Revenue Receipts for 1923 Show Prosperity

Internal Revenue data released show $4.538 billion in receipts from July 10 to January 1, 1929, against $1.167 billion in the same period in 1922. Income and profits remained the largest share, with New York, Pennsylvania, and Illinois contributing the top state totals. New England sums included Connecticut, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont.

Treasury Internal Revenue Bureau New York Pennsylvania Illnos New England Connecticut Maine New Hampshire Rhode Island Vermont

Distributor Wanted for Pure Food Products in Bridgeport

Prominent New York corporation seeks exclusive Bridgeport distributor for three noncompetitive pure food products with proven success. High earning potential for capable, financially responsible men. Interview arrangements via Mr J J Sussell c o Stratfield Hotel.

New York Corporation Bridgeport J. J. Sussell c/o Stratfield Hotel

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