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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1923
Page
4
July 4 in New York the liquor investigation suspends Detective Sergeant William Morrison and David Lambert as investigators probe graft and false testimony tied to the Motier Day Ment case. Allegations include conflicting statements and a garage shipment tied to inspectors and captains, with the probe centered near Lake Ontario.
Five Maiden Lane jewelers report losses totaling $100000 in gems after a confident phony Russian salesman gained trust with falsified references. The hoaxer built credit across firms before disappearing, leaving owners to identify suspects as police search for the man. The heaviest loss was a 4.2 carat emerald valued at $14,400 belonging to Mr. Towns.
New York reformer William M. Upshaw argues at Gothenburg that U S. prohibition enforcement abroad harms America and urges continued dry policy. He predicts campaign will influence Britain and other nations while he tours England and Scotland to rally support against repeal.
Washington reports that Senator Underwood, after a trip to Europe, returned and declined to discuss politics or possible candidacy. No further statements were made as he intended to give careful and thorough consideration to suggestions of a Democratic presidential run.
James W. Dean reviews Havelock Ellis The Dance of Lifes arguing the work spans dancing writing thinking region and morals It treats dance as expression and discipline writing as education and thought as art The author cites Plato Montaigne Nietzsche and others to frame a modern view of religion and culture The review notes the book’s broad scope and mixed clarity.
Danbury prepares a public Fourth of July celebration on White Street City grounds this afternoon. Rev J B Rarchor leads with patriotic talks alongside Rev John M Dero and Fire Selectman Tijah Sturdp vant. The program features athletic events, a fireworks display, and a Danbury hand concert.
United States courts in New York disposed of 413 Volstead Act violation cases in May and June, imposing fines totaling 66.47 and sentences totaling 4 years 1 month 14 days. Authorities also issued liquor seizure actions and loan closings under Volstead provisions.
Special to aatives reports two men from Chelsea Brass paid fines of 200 and costs each after being charged with transporting liquor without a government permit. The men appeared in court yesterday, and the payments covered penalties and associated costs. Samuel
Fairfield July 3 Special to the Telegraph reports an all day roast and athletic meet at Verry's grove by the Toal plant of the Aluminum Manufacturers of America on Saturday July 14 for employees and families. The band will play and outdoor sports including a baseball game and other amusements are planned.
The Fairfield scene reports Mrs. R. l. Stliae van and Mrs. FP. R. Roberts presiding at Baideepurt. Rev. Hatech and Rev. Lennard serve at local church meetings and substitutions. A village improvement association briefing names Elizg Teury Hy and Fred Well as treasurer and committee chair. A new item appears from the Age Table of Chea ON UK Wihiinn. A social gathering at PFons neid reef pavilion, Fairfield beach, concludes Thursday night.
The final showing at Poli's Palace features The Hewart Raider with Agnes Ayres and Mahion Hamilter plus Our Gang and other acts. The bill repeats with Western and vaudeville numbers, a Russian vogue trend noted, and a free band concert by Hindwpart Marine band this afternoon. A Wife backed to begin at Polis Theatre. Curtis, Ferretti and other stars headline.
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