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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1923

Page

2

Treasury reports surplus as revenue boosts WWI era finances

Washington, July 1. Templet figures in the year ending yesterday show total receipts of 4,007,135,180 and expenditures of 3,697,478,020, indicating a surplus of 209,657,460. The government owed 22,849,707,363 on securities, reduced by 613,174,342 year over year, with 492,530,451 taken into budget expenses. Surplus supported debt reduction, aided by tariff policy boosting customs receipts to 411,825,966, a 60 percent rise from 1922. Income tax and internal revenue totaled 1,675,324 and 943,885,332 respectively.

Washington Rand Treasury

New England Railroads Plans See State Aid and Consolidation

The report urges federal aid for the New Haven and discusses rehabilitation plans for Boston and Maine and other lines. It proposes bond issuance over twelve years and outlines consolidation schemes with major systems to advance New England rail service. The Mechanics & Farmers Savings Bank to hold its annual meeting at 2:30 PM in the directors room.

Fihode Island Massachusetts New Haven New England Eibia Duilatet Boston Maine Central Bengorang Aroestook New York Pennsylvania Philadelphia New York Central Aida Albany Vermont Atlantic St. Lawrence Mechanics & Farmers Savings Bank Ulgees

Died Heetings Tonight and Funeral Notices

Funeral notices list various individuals with implied local services and interment plans. Names include Theodre Gerak, Charlotte A. Porter, Edna and Anne Lance Canfield, with dates in 1922 and locations such as Milford, Mountain Grove Cemetery, and Bridgeport. The fragmentary item shows multiple reminders of services, memorials, and fraternal group notices across city streets and churches.

Anne L. Lance Canfield Edna Avenue Serab Theodre Gerak Pric Cicet Aret Ag lLakevies Porter Milford Conk Charlotte A. Porter Attird Mountain Groveemetery Bridgeport Hartfurn Waterbury

Lay Cornerstone of St George's Lithuanian Church

A ceremony laid the cornerstone of St George's Lithuanian Church with a procession of church societies present. An inscription on the cornerstone recorded the event and the date, marking a milestone for the parish and local Lithuanian community.

St. George’s

Conferral Ceremony At Sacred Basement Church

A long parish rite documents confirmations led by Bishop Nilan in a basement church used by the La Safeite Fathers of Hartford. Clergy from many towns attended. numerous visiting priests and numerous conferees wore traditional dress, with girls in white and men in dark suits.

Xavickns la Safeite Fathers Hartford Nianjae Nilan Father Nibil P. McGivner Charles A. Leddy Thomas Dahmee Charles Hosey Phillip Mass Jest J. J. Pugen Anthony Kodus Brooklyn N.Y Frances Jackstys Paterson N. J Dronistana Windville Elizabethport Joan Anvot Startford Joseph Valanterus Waterbury Joseph Jankausxas Angonia Banard Grekas New Britain Vincent Kuraustras New Haven Val Foobray Holy Ghost Patter Ferndale Tose F Kraopitix Stulas Cignitas Ay Skatugy A. Staule Shamanski Stanislauais VV. Varieas J. Minalga PF. Gedmerah A Inis F.aragauski M. Ragore EF. Canski G. Bruim- Dull K. Miratys V. Pintakis Radwich A. Britvica F. Levas Novile A. Pientanich A. Gurar P. Zaklaski J. Plotstas Xorken Mokiuiones J. Abremotis N. Gueserti H. Rakaveky Blascher J. Zrohe MM. “Heuls Wo. Raamansi F. Zakalski M- Frankonis E. Rayoronta A. Griges I Kanops AL Viehonaki J. Tiltcheil Bylonski G. Petruskevich J- Galadonis J. Futzus I Ruzgus Luokachik W. Olleveics It. Okievelcz R. Oklevelcz U. Gintintiene A. Serlis Kyta D- Satkyte

Zain Adwiting Contest Opens Ad Copy Challenge

A historic call invites advertising writers and newspaper affiliates to submit ads about listed merchants. Entries may be made anytime with no subscription or fees required. Prizes include $50 for top ideas with weekly publication of winning ads and names.

Theny Bridgeport Pridgewinners Sooman Thalr Sammar A. Te Wwe Neuss Sroiail Schavoir Co Fairfield Avenue Buick Hotladtanktweaue Barniin Dhochmanant Sterer Trockiweil & Or Main Noble Ttexutl State MG Mal Iindle Rowe Ceavents Bridgenore Hyainulie Gn Wurniwave Tadley Co Larong Ay Pairfelt Launerygi

Arrested for intoxicated driving on Barnum avenue

Joseph Nemes of 186 Orchard street slouched at the wheel on Barnum avenue prompting two policemen to stop him. He was placed under arrest for alleged intoxication with bail set at 200 dollars. A second driver, William Cutler of 042 Wilha Jey avenue New Haven, also faced arrest on Fairfield avenue for alleged reckless driving.

Joseph Nemes Orchard Street Barnum Avenue Nemes i Vignor William &. Cutler Wiha Jey Avenue New Haven Fairfield Avenue

Bleratford Man Arrested After Liquor Still Found

BLERATFORD July 1 Special to the Telegram Sergeant Ben Smith visited the home of Michael Masam on Det Serings road to inquire about John Masam who reportedly escaped from a Connecticut Reformatory. He found a ten gallon liquor still in operation and arrested Masam on manufacturing whiskey with intent to sell. Police seized the still two more ten gallon stills two quart jars of whiskey and a three gallon container. Masam will be tried Monday by Town court. bond set at $30. This may be Stratford court’s first case under new personnel.

Bleratford Ben Mith Michael Masam Det Serings Road Michael John Connecticut Reformatory Masam Smith Bonda Stratford

Local Church Appeals for Hungarian Relief Ship Fund

Rev Joseph Marcinko speaks to St Stephen's B C Church on aiding Hungarians, parish endorses relief ship to send clothes food and money. collectors to canvass next week as second load of goods to arrive via ship bound for Hungary. Local businesses and volunteers listed for support and donations.

Joseph Marcinko Pascale St. Stephen's B.C Marcinko Passaic Gollating Hungary Hyers Murcinicn

Instructors to Entertain Kids on City Streets

Two instructors will visit city playgrounds this season to entertain children with stories and songs. P. V. Caban announced the plan, naming Cornetta Lomuilzer and Charintre Berns as visiting instructors who will travel to districts each day to tell stories and lead play for children who cannot travel to the playgrounds.

Yne P. V. Caban Sue Permandent Flozrid Reeves- Ucn Corneta Lomuilzer Cnarintre Berns Gahan Sai Gahan

Gollings Elected W F W Commander in Woman’s Auxiliary

William Stanahan of Waterbury junior site commander Joan Eby of Bridgeport adjutant Alfred Rittee of Hartford quartermaster Joseph Kolinsky of Middletown chief of staff Mawara Finnegan of Norwich Edward Hackett of Hartford surgeon M A O’Claran of Waterbury judge advocate general Benedict M Tiphlen of Morristown council of administration for five years John Waten bot New Britain four years Past Commander Tenn H. Williams of Bridgeport department inspector Stewart Helberg of New Britain officer of the day Marine Charles G West of Stamford elected by the Women’s Auxiliary.

Tocmander William Stanahan Waterbury Joan Eby Bridgenast Alfred M. Rittee Hartfore Joseph Kolinsky Middletown Mawara Wo Finnegan Norwich Edward Hackett Hartford M. A O'Claran Benedict M. Tiphlen Mortsford Couneil Jonn Wat Anna Reftlin Jelen Rageriin Marie Solwalk Couriel Pernte Mants Ci Veara Agnes Tlunt Rost Langiey

Three New Doctors in City Dispensary Today

Three new doctors join the City Dispensary in Welfare Building today. Walter Wileels continues from the previous two years, likely transitioning. Dr Kneale from Catagnouet hospital joins, along with a third doctor and a dentist appointed to oversee dental services.

Uige Walter Krupp

Surrender Deferred for Abraham Sachs in Newark Case

Authorities defer surrender of Abraham Sachs of Smith Street to Newark until tomorrow. Sachs faces trial for alleged burglaries and is suspected in a theft case involving a bag containing clothing valued at $40 from an automobile parked on Sea View Avenue.

Newark N.S Abraham Sachs Smith Street Jocat Sachs Js Belnge Seaview

Stratford Holds Gypsy Involved in Stratford Crash

A Brazilian gypsy, with an address listed as Summit area, was arrested in Stratford after a collision at Fairfield and Park avenues. Archibald E. Smith of Bridgeport reported the auto, involved in the crash with John Moriarty of Jewett City injured. Moriarty was taken to Vincent’s Hospital with a possible head injury and later discharged.

Stratford Morarity Y Vincent’s Hospital Jewett City East Atenus

Vacation Bible Schools Open Today Amid Varied Programs

Vacation Bible Schools begin today in the city with two major programs. The Community Daily Bible School, under United, First Methodist and Universalist churches, meets 9 to 11 each weekday from July 2 to 27 at Fairfield Avenue, led by Mrs J A Blackford. A Second Presbyterian program runs daily from 1:30 to 4:30 for four weeks, finishing with a July 31 picnic at Fulham Park, with over 150 children enrolled and graded by public school standards under multiple teachers.

United First Methodist Universalist Wairfield Avenue J. A. Blackford Carrion Uriel Sainte Newing Fulham Pack Max Hazel Blakeslee Mary Keey George Roraback Henry Kelly Misa Marie King

Canadian steel strike troops fire over rioters at Whitlney plant

Government troops were called to quell rioting steel workers in Canada. They discharged a volley over the crowd to disperse several hundred protesters near the Whitney steel plant. Police and guards were injured by rocks and the mob damaged windows and fencing as more troops arrived.

Bedney Shevsand Whitlney

I B A Elects Officers Bridgeport Lodge 437

Bridgeport lodge No 437 I B A held a regular meeting at the eldo rooms 164 State street yesterday afternoon electing A Clark president S S Patarsky vice president Sigmund Solomon financial secretary 8 Cohen treasurer and R Weissman recording secretary for six months Br Isidor Yochelman chosen examining and family physician for one year

Bridgeport Lodge Eludo Rooms State Street A. Clark S&s. Patarsky Sigmund Solomon Cohen R. Weissman Br. — Isidor Yochelman

French General Gouraud welcomed by crowd in New York

General Henri Gouraud arrived in New York aboard the liner Paris to a crowded welcome with martial music. He was greeted by officials and Rainbow division personnel, toured through quarantine, and, with cameras flashing, promised a six week visit before heading to Southampton to stay with Mr and Mrs Charles Gabin.

New York Henri Joseph Gouraud Armpd France Paris Rainbow Division Eix America Gouraud Flaescort Second T7th 36Th Rainbow Alviniows 359Th Infantry Pennsys Vanis Station Southhampton Charles HH. Gabin

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