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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1923

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France plans army reform based on Germany study

Paris dispatch details Colonel Jean Fabry report on France's 660000 strong army reorganization. Plan stresses aviation, new materiel, and air power, with a three fold aim to strengthen defense, maintain peace, and prepare to strike first if needed. It calls for 32 infantry divisions, reduced cavalry, and expanded artillery and engineers.

Paris Associated Press France Jean Fabry Chamber Army Commission M. Fabry

King George Must Pay Bill in Remington Arms Suit

NEW YORK July 1 King George of England will pay Manning Maxwell and Moore a 291. ? amount after a judgment in the County Clerk's office. The Remington Arms Co. contracted for over 2,000,000 rifles and supplied machinery and materials. Creditors claim overcharges and the dissolution of the arms company led to the claim being pursued after refunds were expected by Manning Maxwell and Moore.

New York King George of England Manning Maxwell and Moore Remington Arms Co Maxwell Moore Supreme Court Reaihgtian Arms Company Remington Arms Ravelle Maxivell Remington Company Arma

Nurse Lucy Creatore Rescued After Suicide Attempt at Harbor Front

Lucy Creatore a 30 year old nurse in training at Columbus hospital attempted to end her life by leaping from Stratford avenue bridge into the harbor. She was rescued by Joseph Hendrick and revived by Dr A B Margulis. She is hospitalized and under observation with police awaiting statement.

Lucy Creature Columbus Hospital Lucy I Creatore Seaview Avenue Stratford Avenue Bridge Misa Creatore Washington Avenue Ife Miss Dunlop Joseph Hendrick Carroll Ave Carrol A. RB. Margulis Emergency St. Vincent's Hospital Miss Creature Adie

Democratic women plan three more organizing clubs

The Wag hhos alliance president Riley met with Democratic Town Chairman McGuinness to gauge canvass progress in districts. The Seventh District Women’s Club hosted the meeting. Elizabeth Svything read at the session. Grace Troupe of New Haven was delayed. The ICC ordered a nationwide inquiry into anthracite rates and foreign trade.

Riley Wag Hhos Alliance Georges Ball John J. McGuinness Women's Club Elizabeth Svything Grace Troupe New Haven

Leviathan Completes Transatlantic Voyage Under Flag

The Leviathan arrived in Southampton at ten oclock tonight completing its first trans Atlantic voyage as a passenger ship under the American flag. The liner averaged 23.68 knots on the crossing. Mayor greeted the ship as Albert D. Lasker, former chairman of the United States Shipping Board, welcomed her.

Southampton Associated Press Leviathan Alpert D. Lasker United States Sipping Board

Thieves Steal $50 From Charity Fund at Home for Little Wanderers

Thieves stole fifty dollars intended for charity from the New England Home for Little Wanderers in the Security building. Police were notified yesterday morning.

Originality Problem in Zain Ads Is Not Severe

A historic ad writing contest by The Telegram and Post invites entries showing originality in Zain ad copy. Prizes total up to 10,000 dollars, with six top awards to be announced soon. The note emphasizes simple requirements and warns readers about timing and distribution details.

Police Officers Convene at Stamford Convention

The annual state police convention opened informally in Stamford with a banquet and executive board meeting led by Hartford Chief Garret Farrell. Delegates from across the state will participate as reports and officer elections follow, with pension plans for smaller towns to be discussed.

Stamford Garret BE. Farrell Hartford Tvdfe William J. Rawlings New Britain William D. Bradley Danbury John BR. Redgate Bridgepon Alfred M. Philips, Jr Bramford Joan Redgate Wident Association Bridgeport Judge Beers Canbur Thomas FE. McClone Nunsel Tartford Robert Eaton New Haven Internal Revenue Col. Allen New London Harry MacKenzie D. FB. Bi. Hickey Philip Smith Wal Garde Skate Vince Matthew Lt. Kenealy

Robbers Use Phone in Bold Store Heist

Mrs. Bugle at Pennonnneic street near Jferlack reported a bold late night robbery aided by a telephone hoax. A caller pretended to be a worker on the wire tie up the line while robbers entered the store and stole cash, leaving her unable to determine the amount.

Bugle Jferlack Manger Tuga

Bridgeport Artillery Set for New York Camp August

Local National Guard unit the First Battalion Coast Artillery with 290 men and 7 officers will train for 15 days at Fort Warren New York starting August 5 Major LaFayette Evans leads the battalion and plans include a field day against regulars at Fort Wright The trip may be by boat from the harbor and officers from 487 338 230 Companys are listed with commanding officers and lieutenants for the stay

Coast Arilley Division National Guard Fore Wrng New York LaFayette Evans Fort Wright John E. Richardson Russell Moore Lawrones W. Eddy Phomp Hurley Frederick Frederickson Edgar WW. Pugh Patrick J. O'Reilly Ralph Schwiurtz George K. Kinnx

Corsa Charged With Murderous Assault On Man

Thomas Corsa was arrested in New Haven yesterday morning on charges of assault with intent to kill. He allegedly stabbed Carl Bochiara, 52, of 28 Ridge Avenue, last Friday night near Railroad and Park avenues. Bochiaro, treated for a gash on the left cheek, said he had no trouble with anyone and could not explain the attack. Bond for Corsa was set at 1090 dollars.

Thomas Corsa New Haven Carl Bochiara Ridge Avenue Bochiare Railroad Avenue Park Avenue Bochiara Carla Bochiaro

Wheat Sells at $1 Below Growing Costs

A Chicago Board of Trade session left wheat at bargain levels with prices down about one dollar per bushel. Market closes showed new low for the season as futures weakened, with September at about 1.99 to 1.00 and December near 1.08.

Eloas Board of Trade Dreamber AE

Nine Die in Shell Plant Explosion at East Alton

An explosion at Western Cartridge's East Alton plant in the metal shell department killed nine and wounded about 25, including ten more slight injuries. Three women died, one mother of three, with fears that three more may die. Fire followed but was put out. cause unclear. the blast comunidade occurred in a reproof structure with about 50 workers, mostly women.

Alton Hills Associated Prean Matal- Uc Shell Department of the Western Cartridge’s Company East Alton Todsg

Democratic Committee Holds Brief Meeting

A short meeting of the Democratic Executive board was held last night in the office of the treasurer to discuss only routine matters. Town Chairman James J. McGuinness said few members attended and the session adjourned to a later date. Accusations by Gay Attorney John A. Carnell regarding Aldermanic Claims committee actions were not discussed.

Democratic Executive Board Culty Treasurar James J. McGuinness John A. Carnell Aldermanic Claims Committee McGulsness

Rotarians Enjoy Sheep Roast at Raybdestos Farm

Rotary members from Bridgeport joined Sumner Simpson president of Raybdestos Co at a sheep roast outing on the Simpson farm. Lavery led the gathering with activities and field events as guests dined and socialized around the open fire.

Rotary Club Sumner Simpson Newtown Farm Raybdestos Company Bridgeport Rotary Club Simpson Farm Lavery Afherhoon Franklin Seville Mort Comstock Erotee King Jans Waller Tecker Arent Rhet Alert Lavery Louis Renial Rotary Secreta

Ship Passengers May Provide Own Liquor On Trips

Washington reports to the Shipping Board on regulatory powers over passenger liquor aboard government ships. The board ruled a captain may not interfere with a passenger drinking at table, but may enforce safety limits. this may be temporary and subject to fuller ruling from the Department of Justice. The decision acknowledges Volstead Act tensions and notes differing maritime law opinions.

Washington Shippi«e Department of Jupiter Laskar Baird Navy Department

McMillan's Ship Bucks Storm Arrives at Battle Harbor

Captain Donald B. MacMillan reports arrival at Battle Harbor after a stormy voyage. Northeast winds and thick fog hindered navigation near Betle Isle while dense icebergs drift south from the north Atlantic. Weather worsened further north with bad ice conditions off Labrador. Awaiting wind change for departure, likely three to four days.

Donald B. Macmillan Battle Harbor Strait of Betle Isle North Atlantic Sion Labrador

Bandits Abandon Stolen Truck On Park City Street

Milford police reported a stolen truck abandoned on Kent Street after a daytime pursuit. A license card bearing the name Howard Brown was found in the vehicle, and police sought information on the suspects tied to the failed hold up.

Park City Street Washington Bridge Devon Kent Street Bridgepary ii Howard Brown UF Rose Street New Haven Milford Lake Jut Elies Antonino Crezieres Orange New Lieven

U.S. May Back Great Britain In Ruhr Crisis

The article notes a likely U S backing of Britain in the Ruhr reparations crisis, with Ambassador Harvey summoned to Washington as tensions rise over open negotiations and direct policy approaches amid European instability.

U.S Great Britain Ruhr

Congressmen Mort dies after 13 years in House service

Luther W Mort died today at age 34 in Obwego New York where he represented the Thirty Second district since 1910. He served as chairman of the New York Republican delegation in the House and had held a prominent role in national politics.

Obwego Luther W. Mort Thirty-Second New York

Harvey Called to Washington on Reparations Policy

Washington July 10 Special to The Telegram United States may back Britain's reparations policy Baldwin to present to the House of Commons Thursday Secretary Hughes stays in close touch with developments at the State Department Ambassador Harvey summoned home from Deal New Jersey Open Cooperation urged if policy aligns with U S aims Official co operation possible but requires Congressional approval for an international representative Germany's capacity to pay is a focus of potential action and further steps are outlined for moving beyond benevolent neutrality

Winifred Hart FCO Democratic Women's Alliance Stratford Barnum J. Burne Co Pasion Sitl Minor's Hill Danbury Lake Eenosla Fairfield Norwalk Execnutive Board of State Police Association of Stat Stamford Great Britain Harvey Washington Germany Louvre Xii Metropolitan Art Museum Paris Leviathan Southampton New Haven Wall Street Mexico Sports George Littrell Secale Worcester Prefs Senators Hiles Brasscod Yankees White Sox Cleveland Athletics Shocker Browns Giants Pirates Joh Starrs Braves Dutchi Henry Blanks Reds Phillies Henry Culgl Bridgeport Lawwood Joe Kirkwood Parker Seeley Stranahan Brooklawn Jeff Alex Alizon Bridgeport A. Cy Chicao Willard Firpo Regteh Jersey City D. C United States Baldwin House of Commons Hughes State Department Sador Harvey Deal N. J Congress

Suppresses Bank Depositors Names to Divert Money in New York

Sylvanne Bedell former cashier of Mar Mere Hardac Island testified in Brooklyn that he hid 409 depositors names to conceal misappropriation totaling over 610000. He aided Robert Magruder former bank president and his son Donald of Johnson Shipyards Staten Island in defrauding depositors of about 619600. Bedell pleaded guilty and agreed to testify for the state.

New York Sylvanne Bedeil Marmere Hardac Island Brooklyn Robert Magruder Donald Johnson Shipyards Corporation Staten Ieland Bedell Johnson Concern Magruders

Henry Culei Qualifies at Inwood for American Open

Henry Culei of Bridgeport, former Brooklawn assistant, joined nineteen qualifiers on day two at Inwood in the American Open. He started poorly in morning rounds but finished strong in the afternoon, carding 86 73 159.

Henry Culei Bridgeport Inwood Brooklawn Joe Kirkwood Brooklawn Country Club Cuici Gene Sarazen Briarcliffe Kirkwood

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Kin George Democratic Women Cor! Commission Interstate Commerce Commission Englinde Wanderera Rawlings Bradley Bridgeport Police Department Patrick J. Flanigan Sergeant — Doxegh 'Ly Coughlin Charles Flanagan Joseph Meaney Patrick Waernes Edward Corcoran Joseph Gooseman J. Henry Havel John Erickson Thomas McNamara Enry Ge Greene Willam Bucking Janice Clancy John McDonald Tela Nook Street Ft. Wright N. Y Corsa Man Western Cartridge Company Democratic Committee Genrinerd THE Bridgeport Sunday Post U. S Shipping Board Steamship Officers’ Authority M’millan York Macmillan Tracy Collabus Hospital Lorney Howard F. Smith Sutter Inas Sumner Simpracn Pequennock New High Scheel Mott Garteand Fea &Inwood Jally Logeph Rirkwond Manly Australia Ads Ace Kirkeood
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