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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1923

Page

2

Metz Witness Alleges Misrepresented Testimony

In New York on July 2, Col Merman A, a government witness in the United States suit against Chemical Foundation Inc at Wilmington Del, claimed his testimony had been misrepresented. He cited a Wilmington Morning News article of June 24 1993 and a June 27 1813 retraction that denied the printed assertions about paying German spies and using War Department files.

New York Associated Press Merman A, Sotx The Chemical Foundation, Inc Wilmington Del Morning News Auit United States War Department 4Roses Wilmington News River Europe Harding Henry W. Anderson Wilmingon Bryan Lansing Gerard Abassador Fay

Contracts Awarded For Fairfield Town Jobs

Fairfield July 2 Telegraph reports contracts issued for local works. details unreadable but include payment figures and contractor names related to fairfield project.

Norwalk Man Found Guilty in Ticket Fraud Case

A Norwalk man used another’s ticket in a late February incident described in court records. The case details show the defendant’s actions at a local venue and the resulting legal action. Police and prosecutors are referenced in connection with the charge and alleged misconduct.

Larest Norwalk

Zain Advertising Contest Prizes Announced July Fifteen

The Bridgeport Post Telegram announce a public ad writing contest for readers to submit ideas about local advertisers. Winners receive cash prizes up to 500 dollars with weekly lists of prize recipients to appear in the Sunday Post. Entries must be about participating advertisers and each ad or letter on separate pages, with family involvement encouraged.

Fiet Telegram Post Sean Ada Yoda Zain Cor Posty Wille Sunday Post Ganda Briderport Post-Telegram A. S Nn Teast Ags Bridgeport Menbern A. L. Field Avenue ArLburn Street Barinum First National Bank Barnum American Syrup Co Roeckwell & Go Steet Noble Rexall Sinvenoe Main Hinde Drug Co Uvertalsios Bridgeport Theil Purnum Hawke Muin Arnark Vigne Mhem AL W. Fhisy Knewillon Barta Melid Ite Jorn Et Peet Barun Teo Hoak Pore Hat Co Maire Abe Dasundyy Dadestry Association James Les Rsy Johny i Keane Ol Main Mitchull Tiarndin Fuhd Toate Therese Baron Shidetd Liniehes Dolin AN Medefield Teving TNT Peek

New Hearing of Will Case Signals Contested Estate

In New York the Merritt family case returns to court as Dorothy A. Merritt’s eldest sister testifies on alleged undue influence. Geduldig questions Dorothy’s competency at attestation while Helm asserts a prior will naming him as Dorothy’s husband and executor. Attorneys for beneficiaries challenge Geduldig’s bid to probate the contested will amid witness disputes and conflicting claims.

H Ty N.Y Merrit Geduldig Mayrs Tinyes Dorothy Edna Ali Dorothy Mervict John Merritt Tierence Berathy Merritt Hogpital John EB. Helm Geduldie Paul Fu. Miller Dorothy A. Merritt Waa i Helm Helm John H. Goula John EB. Stotth

Meetings Tonight Across Local Clubs and Lodges

A sweep of meetings is listed for tonight across Bridgeport and nearby areas including rifle clubs, Masons, K of P, Pythian Sisters, and various civic and charity groups. Locations span Main Street addresses, churches, temples, and lodges with organizations such as the Carpenters and Joiners, Valley societies, and the Independent Order of Odd Fellows noted.

Pience Dretarbal E‘mot Arigna Society Tenat Main Street Bridgeport Rifle Apmi Focerin Peseta Oe Ory Kapatangih Tribe T, O Main Street Harmony JY. GO. An AL MM Teatrery Irkiidge K. of P Main Famihe Temple Pythian Sisters Tin Street Uonnuck Frentford Avenue Masonsemple

Bible Schools Open With 221 In Attendance

One hundred seventy one children gathered at the First Presbyterian Church for Bible school opening with 221 enrolled, nearly double last year. Classes mirror public school grades, meet five days a week, study Bible passages, and include memorization. teachers include Miss Hinzel Blakeslee and Mrs. Mary Weery. Other church programs at the tabernacle involve about 50 children with crafts and home life studies, worship and memory work mark each morning.

First Presbyterian Church Tibi Solock Hinzel Blakeslee Mary Weery George Roraback Henry Kelly Marie King United, First Methodist Universalist Hal T. Kearns J. H. bin Grace Eliott Mies Lean Knapp William H. Bartlett Blackford Ve Wosehe M. Crowningfield Jean Alice Barrett

Wife of Quigley Dies Suddenly

Christian age 8 and ale age 1 months were born of reunion. Quigley survives. Funeral at 2 PM Wednesday at Summertyedd Methodist Church. Interment in Jersey City family plot. Dr Quigley previously oversaw erection of West Hampton church and parsonage. He and family aided in building a new $195,000 church and parsonage at Frigeffeld Clermont Hindson avenues.

Christian Charies Mesainder Ale Reunion Quigley Summertyedd Methodist Ispis Jersey City Quisley Java Greenport

French General Sees Sights of New York City

General Eloner Joseph eene Gourmud of Jane, commander of the Rainbow Division known as the iron man of the Argonne, toured New York with army officers. He visited City Hall, the financial district, the Woolworth Building, and Grant’s Tomb on Riverside Drive, and received Freedom of the City. He was greeted at the stock exchange and by J D Morgan & Company, then crossed the Brooklyn and Manhattan bridges and toured the Public Library. The general spoke in his native language and honored Lafay ette and Ia Rochambeau in praise.

New York Eloner Joseph Eene Gourmud Jane Rainbow Division The Argonne Stongholks Financial District Woolworth Tower Grant Riverside Drive Tonte Indianapolis Stock Exchange the Exchange J. D. Morgan & Company Brooklyn Manhattan

Pittsfield linkage to Bridgeport theft unfolds

Charles Went, once of Erldiepoert, linked to a Bridgeport theft involving a motor and Mirae freon, held on $2,000 bond. Police yesterday connected the case. arraignment set for today in Bridgeport City Court after local authorities requested Went’s transfer.

Charles Went Erldiepoert Poli City Emurt

First M. E. Church Annual Picnic At Beardsley Park

More than 200 attend Wheat Methodist church field day at Beardsley Park featuring track events for all ages and a treasure hunt. Interclass half-mile relay won by Henry Douglas's class with teammates Gardner Kala Wilson and More. Prizes to be awarded Sunday.

Beardsley Park Henry Douglas Kenneth Gardner Rudolph Kala Willam Wilson Harold Stnday

EXTRA DOCTORS ON DUTY IN FOURTH CELEBRATION

A double force of surgeons will staff the emergency hospital for Fourth of July injuries. Supervisors Hugo and Eliniga Welfare Building oversee shift coverage. Doctors Day Suslin Tevinson Margulig and O'Brien joined by a St Vincent’s surgeon will work in three shifts to treat emergencies.

Yumergency Hospital RE. Hugo Eliniga T. W. Day Suslin M. Tevinson St. Vincent's Hospital A. B. Margulig F. O'Brien

Marshmont Novelist Arthur Marshmont Dies in Bath

London July 2 Arthur Williams Marshmont novelist died at his Bath home last night born 1802 his work The Right of Sword was dramatized and produced in America in 1902

London Arthur Williams Marshmont Bath America

Singer Co War Losses Top One Million Dollars

The Singer Manufacturing Co losses in Europe during World War I exceed a million dollars, with $106,024,543 total European losses and $84,302,231 in Russia. Evidence presented in New York Supreme Court relates to Commodore Bourne estate arrangements, showing assets written off and specific country write downs from 1918 to 1926.

Singer Miz. Co Europe Singer Co Singer Manufacturing Co Russia Met En State Commodore Bourne Portugal Greece France Italy

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Metz General Anderson Fairfield Fairfielt Delly Dee Ea Hus & Son Juhi Conte Company Avatrivery Shop Mulyorys- of, Neuhoff, Inc Barnuin Pein Nilnes Standard Pring Shop Addale Barnum Bgo First Presbyterian Frank H. Fargo Co Wigluy RENCH New York City Pittsfield First M. E. Church Marshmont Socony Gasoline & Motor Oil Prielkell Standard Oil CO Broadway Blue Ribbon Tire Service Mairhedd
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