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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1923

Page

16

Harmony Council Install Officers Amid Derby Meetings

Harmony Council 0.0 AM installs new officers during unity council and Derby meetings. Officers listed include Jim Richard as past commander and Arthur Appleby among others with George Mills and Levis Beettger noted in trustee roles.

Harmony Council Tisnew Huirion Derby Mate Siroer Waller Tate Jim Richard Parke AO Die Vine Arthur Appleby Louia Rowleer Ste. Oiies Arthur Wierd Sentinel George Mills Levis Beettger Rose Mills Ced Gear Jalety J Venpessntatiere PrRisuTirs Sy Taiale Sahay Inka Mills

Westport Man Becomes First to Enter Country After Years

A Westport man finally gained entry to the country after three years abroad. He had earlier faced refusal but secured land and citizenship issues with authorities on Amievles. The journey involved crossing seas, a long wait in Sattsutiek, and a final allowance for the year, reuniting him with his wife who is a citizen of three countries.

Nustin Tiverside Maly Sudsrsetly Bay Sattsutiek

Riverside Avenue Fire Meeting and Local Business Update

A Westport note outlines Riverside avenue activity with a meeting on Franklin street and a report of a fire department setup. It mentions a gathering this evening and nearby business status, including roadwork and weather remarks affecting plans.

Westport Jal Ustearoe Matthias Post Mass Americin Potemiian Bet Anthony Micnion Bawit Paad

Gardens Open to Public This Summer

Readable fragments indicate public access to gardens starting in summer. Wardens oversee the grounds and hours, inviting visitors to enjoy the public spaces amid summer.

Norwalk Seeks Ex Service Members for Police Posts

A fragmentary report notes Norwalk considering only ex service members for police positions. References to state police support and a commission recommendation tied to postwar policy, with unclear names and roles, circulate amid political debate.

New High School Plans Approved and Outlined

City officials approve plans for a new East Side High School project expected to proceed after July 23. Contracts for the work will be let soon with site work to begin later this year and the building to be completed in a future term as officials outline costs and schedules.

Mane Mditervion Daly i Thar Bert Aeeardfis Arcliteers Mertiog Tne Sauelion Ly Lavas Demeter

Danbury Man Drowns in Eight-Foot Lake Water

A Danbury man drowned in shallow eight foot lake water while swimming with others. Police responded, divers searched for additional victims, but four people were rescued in an unconscious condition. Rescuers recovered the body after about half an hour with attempts at revival unsuccessful.

Danbury Widewer Paris Lake Kaenorin Chieee Fia Ariel Cericlle Seread Sithease Figham Rinhaty

Passengers May Carry Liquor On Ship Voyage

A 1900s era report notes ship passengers may carry liquor onboard with authorities testing staterooms on eastward trips. Forfeiture actions will be pursued by the Department of Justice against violators, while officers continue duties aboard ships and handle questions per federal guidelines.

Feviathan Delis Inkernut Revenue Bureau Department of Justice Shina Sacred and Seimure Aplney Fédere Lesibhitian Comitniveiiner Pete DuRray Collertor Cisterna Smiectiius

Will Be Tried When He Leaves Hospital

Fragmentary text mentions a person connected to a hospital, with phrases implying impending trial after discharge. Names, places, and dates are unclear due to garbled OCR. The readable parts suggest a legal proceeding tied to a hospital release context.

Rector beaten for stolen kiss shocks Elm City past rector

Unclear report traces a former Elm City rector named Payne involved in a reported assault over a kiss. The narrative links to churches, wartime service, and later roles in other dioceses, with scattered biographical notes and connections to families near Orange Street.

Elm City

Sunday Afternoon Yacht Races At Pequot Club

Sailors prepare for Sunday races at Pequot Club with divisions and special prizes in multiple classes. Weather, schedules, and a meeting in New York to discuss yacht club changes are noted, including a plan for a racing course and event timing.

Pequot Club Eustis Aeromoos Ranep Bundy Serdoss Guly Augus Jon Thucite Association Tong Island Sound New York Yhowie Gunter

Secrets Won't Be Told In Suit On Chemical Patents

A court ruling limits disclosure in a patent case involving Merimed German pits and a government securities matter. The judge seals testimony and restricts publicly revealing certain information. Details remain under seal as appeals proceed, with no ETA on disclosure.

Moenia Ydteal Foundation, Inc Asia

Deranged Man Leaps From Window to Ground

A deranged man leaps from a window to the ground in Roanhurst and is later described amid chaotic details. Police and bystanders attend the scene as authorities secure the immediate vicinity.

New Officer Appointed to Westport Force

A new officer joins the Westport Force amid a ceremonial event with local officials and departmental leaders. The appointment follows a formal screening process and signals ongoing modernization of the force.

Westport Force

New St Gabriel Church Plans Festival At Walnut Beach

Reading shows a community festival to be held at Walnut Beach in late July. Organizers including Mr Pate and other volunteers plan a social event with features like lawn games and a prominent tabloid style feature. The festival aims to be the social highlight of the season with committee involvement and weekend performances.

Bey Vesiy William i Bridiy

New Canaan Man Bitten by Turtle Dead 3 Days

A New Canaan man died three days after a turtle bite led to severe poisoning. Witnesses describe the attack near the Gens River, with confusion over the man’s condition and attempts to aid him. Local authorities are investigating the events surrounding the incident.

New Canaan

Gypsy Surrenders and Girl's Abduction Suspects

An article reports on a gypsy surrender and another person held in a girl's abduction case. Police, led by Chief Pierce, plan hearings in Tyr HWieuth Lonramean and Tyr HWieuth. Victims' families from Salem travel for preliminary inquiries as authorities pursue further leads.

Gypsy al Shauch Br Homry Tolan Indiestad Cartier Cerestad Valentine Siintes Miss Totlniadr Euscasy Pallee Pierce Dyson Allerton Volmrar Salem

Stamford Auto Theft Charge Held In Court

A detainee identified as Parise faced an auto theft charge in Stamford this morning. The defendant, previously confined, is believed to be under judicial custody and awaiting further proceedings with legal counsel.

Stamford

Testimony in Morse Defendants Case Begins Trial

Fragmented OCR reads like a court transcript with references to Morse defendants and a trolley car incident. Names such as Alexander Mancinela and Fulton Walker appear amid unclear phrases and improvised courtroom action.

Alexander Mancinela Fulton Walker Jantfering

Fire Destroys Danbury Tenement. Families Displaced

Fire at River Street in Danbury destroys upper story frames of a four story building. Garmin and Brenna family units in the rear section are displaced. six families from the tenement forced from home in night garments but later returned. Fire damage estimated. investigators and fire officials probing causes.

Neveyt Duty Hiei River Street Garmin & Brenna Origen Ie

Demolay Officers Installed by Advisor Gorham

Demolay officers including junior consul Robert Bsa and senior fireman Kenneth Eddy were installed by advisor Gorham in a ceremony at the lodge. Other officers named include junior deacon Harry Shuriman, senior deacon Ralph Goodsell, junior advocate Tom VT, and chaplains Sleade and Reisel, with treasurer Maward Feld.

Howard Orphan George Sieade Nenios Byard Tawsarn Coantilor Robert Bsa Kenneth Eddy Harry Shuriman Firward Ralph Goodsell Jinior Tom VT Eld Sleade Rmarshal Robert Reisel Elipy Maward Feld Maurier G. Wooden Harry Kirk Peeergie Palen Ocean Charles Eer Wher Rukes Kenneth Witte

State Police Probe Theft Of Liquor Bottle

State police to investigate a theft of a liquor bottle after deputies and prosecutors investigated a missing item case in Heer Hilma. The crime involved a crate of 12 bottles and a window entry, with several local people linked to the inquiry as authorities proceed.

Whitdoter Paleomanthos Manion Heer Hilma Elpat H. Perry Edward J. Bradley Edward Stern Suile

Stamford Police Arrest Two With 100-Gallon Whiskey

Stamford July 10 Dominick Veten of Joong Hill Springfield Mass and Eugens Befolg of Water Street Chiits were arrested today with a 100 gallon quart bottle whiskey in a car. They were turned over to federal officials to be taken to Bridgeport for a hearing.

Stampord Dominick Veten Joong

Stamford Mans Held For Death Of Cos COB Youth

Stamford resident Joseph Warineh, a driver for Mobert Anthony, is held after a motor vehicle incident that killed young Dennis Worden of Cus Uph. Investigators traced the truck to Martinelli of Bridgeport after a misread plate led to a mistaken vehicle, and Sweeney reported the error to police. Tammany, the truck driver, was summoned and his case adjourned for a week to await the coroner's investigation in Bridgeport.

Yelesram Joseph Warinehi Mobert Anthony Stamford Greenwich Poston Dennis Worden Bartinell Martinelli Sweeney Azeytineli Tammany Warden J Warden Phelan Bridgeport

Bradley mum on charges of E. E. Garlick

Edward B. Bradley prosecutor of the town court remains silent on charges raised by Acting State's Attorney Earle Garlick of Bridgeport. Bradley avoided comment and hinted a statement may come later while local residents press for a reply as authorities continue patrolling for booze runners under the Volstead Act.

Whitport Judy Edward B. Bradley Tocar ‘Iown Mill Earle Garlick Bridgeport Bradley Garlick

New Haven Heads New England Rail Consolidation Plan

New York New Haven and Hartford directors approved a plan for consolidating and recapitalizing New England railroads after a meeting. Approval of the Storr committee plan was withheld pending further consideration. The board endorses joint efforts to secure a New England system and trolley rehabilitation, but details remain under review.

New York New England New Haven Hariford

New Fire Chief of Monroe Given Badge

Aminroe Wyoming report notes the first chief of the reorganized Monroe Fire Department, Ned, received a police badge. Johnson at the Ridgeport Fire department helped present the badge during a carnival August 2 3 4 marking Monroe’s 110th town anniversary.

Monroe Aminroe, Wy TM Speetal Sa Telegranei Itnier Ruinver H Wackeles Ned Uhlef Johnson Reidgeport Procses Ie toWe of

Lieutenant Maughan’s plane repair ends delays at city field

Lt Joseph Ma and Lt Russell J. Maughan completed repairs on their plane after a dawn to dusk cross continent flight yesterday. The craft landed nine miles from the city and then moved to the municipal field for refueling before planned departure to Mitchel Field New York early tomorrow, conditions permitting.

Joseph Ma Russell J. Maughan Orross Maughan Mitchelfield New York

Fairfield Police Seek Missing Woman Amid Vanish Fear

Fairfield police search for Mary Biel of March Avenue believed missing after a night out with friends. Witnesses recall a woman in a black shirt and striped blouse, brown stockings, and a blue or dark jacket near Steathord Road. Authorities urge anyone with information to come forward.

Worte Smeloal Mira Manel Steathord Road

Verbal war looms at Westport town meeting tomorrow

Westport residents brace for a contentious town meeting at eight tonight in Town Hall on State Street. Eighteen items seek nearly $40,000 in appropriations, with a strong push by the Women’s Town Improvement Association. Debates include garbage management, the Hunt and Downs property purchase for 15,000, cementing trolley area, dredging the Saugatuck river, and funding priorities amid a conservative stance.

Westport Saxion Vielock State Street Greens Farms Edward M. Grout Jsonn Ryan Frank M. Raymond Saugatuck Women's Town Improvement Association We Tta Town Plan Commission Hunt and Downs Riverside Avenue Minute Man Bridge Street

Milford reports show forty-two auto accidents in June

Milford police report June activity shows 42 automobile accidents, 117 complaints investigated, 61 arrests with 41 cases in court, seven fires attended, 30 street lights reported out, and patrols covering 2,471 miles on state highways and beaches from Milford Point to Oyster River.

Milford Board of Police Commissioners James M. Maher Milford Point Oyster River Cout Stratford Uth Waterbury Milfordagsapital

Lordship Beach Officials Postpone Local Event Plans

Isle miscommunications and detentions affect a seaside gathering at Lordship Beach. Stepney and Davie of Lordship coordinate weekend trips to Lake Zoar near Sandy Hook while George MicGrathard family and others remain tied to summer arrangements. Ruth Calhoun plans a return to school life after a summer spent at home with family in Sound View and nearby communities.

Acoapflee Bay Seo Heepris Seniatulek Babe Hive Lordship Hewnise Kenny Corinissigner Avi Hanis Issy Aalalse Moe

Milford Man Hurt In 30 Foot Fall

A 34 year old man from Milford, while repairing a house on Prospect Street, fell 30 feet to the basement and was hospitalized. Doctors say injuries are mainly minor abrasions with no serious harm expected.

Milford Hwy Prospect Street Ageport Milford & Hospital C.K. Heady Baron

Complete stills found operating in Easton House Easton

Special to the Velegrma J-Sin Justice J. B. HII's out this morning Joseph and Jul Slasicks were fined 209 and costs 99.05 for operating a still in their home on Mayor's UK near Fairfield Easton town line. Three Fairfield officers made the arrest. Premises yielded a 4 gallon still 100 gallons Fruneimash 6 gallons distilled U guor 7 gallons partly distilled Hquer 15 gallons vider 26 barrels of elder partly empty. Penalty included 30 days jail suspended for six months. Arrests by Sheriffs Elwond and Gould Fairfield and Officer Bennett. Justice Hill noted charge of reckless driving against John Zwiner Danbury paid costs.

Easton Velegrma Sin Justice J. B HII Joseph Jul Mayor's UK Fairfield Fairfeld Elwond and Gould Bennett Justice Hill

Westport road improvements and fence at Compo Beach corner

Westport plans road work and safety enhancements at Compo Beach. A wooden white fence is being built around Schtaet's Corner to prevent accidents as the roadside edge drops about twelve to fourteen feet at tides. Center trees were deemed a traffic menace and to be removed. Benton Post Road paving nears completion with cement laid and larvia upcoming. road expected open by Sunday.

Westport Schtaet's Corner Compo Beach Isle of State Highway Department Benton’ Post Thuradsy

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