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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1923
Page
3
Coroner John J. Phelan in Norwalk is preparing extra bound copies of the exhaustive finding on the fatal automobile gasoline tank explosion that killed Mrs Anna Ray while refueling. Experts say a static electrical discharge from gasoline flow through curb-pump tubing caused the blast, prompting officials to seek copies of the report.
San Francisco July 9 A hard fought alienation of affections case ends with Mrs Steve M Mchn of San Dayo California awarded 710 000 against Tongley leader of the International hemgophical Society at Pomt Loma and others. State Supreme Court upholds the decision in the long standing dispute over the husband.
Hartford July 9 Receipts of the State Vehicle department for the fiscal year ended June 30 rose to 4,227,767, announced today. The figure is up 818,718 from the prior year and nearly double the amount two years ago, with a gain aided by 25,849 more registrations totaling 182,272 and contributing 124,149 to the income increase.
Foreign born men claiming conscientious objector status to World War I service are denied American citizenship by Federal Judge John L. Kilts in Toleno Ohio. The judge states no applicant who objects to bearing arms can take the oath of citizenship without reservations and refuses to accept any reservation.
Hon Wutla Ormeshs Gore told the House of Commons that only 200 of 12,800 Jewish emigrants to Palestine in 1922 came from English speaking countries. For the first five months of 1928, 34 of 4,100 migrants were from similar nations.
Grace Abanibus 17 of 5 Tom Thumb street was taken to St Vincents hospital with knife wounds to wrists and chest after an argument with her husband authorities report her condition not serious. Mia Mary Davis 70 of 115 North Washington avenue lost the end of her left index finger when caught in a bed spring. Theresa Pavatevs 55 of 598 Berkshire avenue fell 15 feet from a porch rail and suffered arm fracture and possible internal injuries.
New York July 9 Motor cars and trucks registered in the United States on July 1 totaled 2 048 128 a gain of 2 440 000 over the July 1 1922 total about 23 percent Registrations exceed the December 1922 high by 83 731 suggesting final 1924 figures will rise by about 1 000 000 or more Every state shows higher totals than a year ago with 37 states surpassing the final total California leads with one car for every 4 0 9 persons Ohio posts the largest actual increase West Virginia the largest percentage gain at 4 08 percent.
Bridgeport Rotarians gather at Sumner Simpson head of Raybestos company this afternoon for a 1 PM luncheon and sheep roast. Members travel by private cars to Simpsons Newtown home on MII HIli road for a golf and sports hour at Newtown Country Club before the roast at 4 PM.
Danbury reports four men now serve in the State Police. Howard V Streaman completed training at Groton and is assigned to Danielson barracks. He is son of Patrolman Edward Streaman of Danbury Police. Howard Peating, appointed to the late police last Friday, trained at Groton. Officers Anthony Manion and Louis Baker were appointed a year ago.
The Bridgeport City band conducts the fourth city concert this season under the Board of Recreation at Washington Park. Romeo FPeloaum directs. Program includes Star Spangled Banner March Brave of Ifonor Overture Light Calvary Night of Gladness Love reads a Little Gift of Bowes Melody Land Italian Fantasia Forest Whispers Molceau Characterization Dance Numbers Fox trot Yea We Save No Bananas Fox trot In Maytime Fox trot Dearest Fox trot Barney Google Waltz For the Sake of Auld Lang Syne Fox trot Parade of the Wonden Soldiers America.
Preliminary plans for the new East Side high school are not ready, according to Superintendent EB Everett Cartright, and will not be presented to the Board of Education for at least another week. Architects announced yesterday the plans could not be completed in time for last night’s meeting.
Coroner John J. Phelan continued the inquest into Joseph Hotz’s July 4 death at a Stratford Albany restaurant. Witnesses testified Hotz threatened Morehouse, who fired, claiming he believed the gun held blanks. The hearing resumes Wednesday with additional witnesses and evidence.
Walter Graveson of Oldfield road has gone on a camping trip while Al Kaplan of Mount Vernon has opened his cottage the Guil at Fairfield beach for the season.
Summer hats in white and grey showcase crepe and taffeta textures with wide brims and bows, priced at 10 dollars on the second floor. a Model E phonograph, compact and portable, promises ready music for dances with a carrying case option at 18.50, also on the front Fourth Floor.
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