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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1923
Page
7
A cigarette dropped on the floor at the Rock Spring Water company pump caused a small blaze on Black Rock road. Drivers refilling the gasoline ignited waste fuel, and quick actions by the company's firemen kept major damage from occurring, with only the engine of the truck burned.
July 3 James Be. Hair secretary of the late eclectic medical examining board announced Dr Ernest Alark ham asked to be relieved of duties as president. Governor Templeton vetoed a bill to validate alleged sexual licenses held by 23 doctors passed by the board and censured the board's actions.
Mason y Ay Robert K Angell chief in charge of the Northern New York Prohibition enforcement division Merchant Phelps assistant to Angell and Rupert Nisbeth a customs agent were charged in warrants with assault in the second degree in connection with the shooting Tuesday night of Miss Belle Barker 18 of Fulton NY
In Worthington Massachusetts on July 5 the weather service reports four inches of snow covering hills and streets during the Fourth of July. The snow began around 4 o clock in the afternoon and persisted intermittently until six, then largely melted two hours later under a strong sun.
Milford July 5 Special to the Telegram The Rapidangle Bus line will run from New Haven to Bridgeport by extending the New Haven Devoy line to the Bridgeport Plaza starting Sunday Lucien Storrs president of the Connecticut company said schedules are being validated and will appear in buses The run is about one hour ten minutes vs trolley time Fares are 60 cents to New Haven and 80 cents to Milford Transfers will be given for relleys but add three cents to equal the rate The change has earned commuter approval in the county
A man named Alm Wojeik of 490 Railroad Avenue was stopped by police at a West Tind carnival crowd last night when a bulge in his rear pocket drew attention. Officers found a hard rubber hose with bolts at both ends. he said he carried it to defend himself. He was charged with carrying concealed weapons and bail was set at $20.
Crowds of relatives clergymen and neighbors attended the funeral for Mrs Sarah Quigley wife of Dr Jules A Quine pastor of Summerfield Methodist Episcopal Church She died after a Bright's disease attack at Seaside Park Monday afternoon and was buried in Jersey City The couple married in 1914 in Jersey City They left two children Paul Christian eight and Charles Alexander junior ten months in the mothers arms when she collapsed at the park pastor Dr William J Kidd officiated The body was sent to Jersey City for burial in the family plot
Joseph Hutz twenty six of 110 Read Street remains in Bridgeport Hospital in critical condition after a Wednesday morning shooting near the heart. The incident is tied to a Lordship Railway lines supervisor, Roger N. Morehouse of 1858 Stratford Avenue, who was released on $5,000 bond. No new case developments were reported as Stratford and Hollister Avenue gang activity continues to affect the area.
London July 3 Cunard's Franconia the latest addition to the fleet has been brought into commission. Designed mainly to carry a share of North Atlantic trade between Liverpool and New York and for world wide pleasure cruises the 120 000 ton liner offers self contained bedrooms private bathrooms and extensive facilities for exercise and recreation.
Charles Struppele, 17, died at St. Vincent's Hospital after a stray bullet struck him during the Fourth of July revelry. He was the fourth fatality of the celebration. Authorities report additional serious injuries and numerous minor hurts across the city as revelers were struck by stray or stray-fire incidents.
New York July 4 no attempt to smash trans Atlantic speed records will be made by the steam ship Leviathan on her present voyage, which she started yesterday, or for some time to come. A wireless message from Captain Herbert Hartley, commanding the giant ship, stated the plan.
Mrs Bertha Horehem of Ransom Kansas established a new women altitude record at St Louis aviation field by reaching 16300 feet surpassing the 15700 foot mark set by Andree Peyre in California last May.
A liquid air explosive with 0 to 50 percent oxygen mixed with powdered charcoal is described as dynamite powerful and expandable by a detonator. It has been tested in coal mines, and the liquid air must be used within minutes after preparation.
Houxgagives introduces SACO NACO a marvelous liquid for wash water that makes lace curtains fresh and dazzling as new with half the effort. It removes stains from linen and cotton garments and boosts cleansing power while reducing rubbing. Available at local grocers.
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