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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1923

Page

1

Lashar Welcomes Government Suit Against Chain Co

A. James Hayward sues American Chain Co. of Bridgeport under Sherman Act alleging 60 percent monopoly in auto bumper industry. President Walter B Lashar defends rights of patentees and argues public preference, licenses, and non monopoly of production. Government action seeks to curb perceived monopoly via patented bumper designs.

United States A. James Hayward Can Chain Co. Inc Bridgeport Cording Walter B. Lashay Bridgepot E Goteramin Riv. Tashan Cain Ce Ines Inamta Conpany Iherstore

Cops hold optician in Chelsea bomb outrage

A Chelsea police station detains an optician after a bomb threat connected to the life of Mrs Lewis. A warrant was sworn as part of the investigation, with the suspect described and searched following the incident last Saturday.

Chelsea de Suly Lovis Anzolis Helera Polivs Amd Lewis

Hendrie Dies in Ontario Cavern Boss Incident

John Hendrie, former president of the John Kta Uler Fal, governor of Ontario, died at midnight tonight at Johns Hopkins Hospital. The death ends a long career in public service and Ontario leadership.

Lysmore Hendrie John Kta Uler Fal Cavernor Ontario St Mid Jehis Hopkins Hoa Raal

Suspect Leak at U S Print Office in Milwaukee

Prohibition agents hunt for a leak after counterfeit whiskey prescription blanks, printed on genuine government stock, surfaced in Milwaukee. Inspectors traced over a thousand questionable blanks to twelve local druggists, signaling widespread distribution and circulating opinions on the matter.

U.S Milwalkee Prohibition Investigatiug Milwaukee Hyol Ag

City Tax Board Denies School Fuel Funds Overward

The Board of Education seeks 530,000 more for fuel for city schools next year, facing coal price rises and a tight budget. An Aldermanic Claims committee grant of 32,900 was approved to cover a damages award to Harper Matson, amid disputes with the city legal department and criticism likening the move to a Tweed ring.

Board of Education Bridgeport Public Schools William &.Burnham Board of Apportionment Aldermanic Claims Committee Board of Contracts and Supplies Harper Matson Claims Committee Matson Legal Department of the City Cornel William 2. Burrhany

Flour Magnate's Kin Dies at One Hundred

An obituary notes the death of a prominent flour magnate relative aged about a hundred. The deceased, tied to Fairfield and tied to local business and farm holdings, leaves a legacy in the Wa Vfe area and connections to the tide of regional industry.

Actress Kidnaps Own Child After Fierce Struggle

Stamford police probe a dramatic incident at Kiernan House where Mrs Kiernan’s child was abducted by a woman identified as Miss Manners after a confrontation with May Rivvant. The kidnapper fled in a large touring car. custody arrangements involving Mrs Murray of New York were also referenced. The case ties to adoption actions in Darien Probate Court with hearings scheduled.

Stamford Darien San Fuer Wi. M Wievnain Ag Miss Manners Kiernan House Leihiid Duvien Dee Kieran Kiernan Sarah Murray New Yorvil Tor Burayse Murray Atlas Manors Darien Europe Itiernan Arlornes Deh Durey Lola City Darien Seleemmen Jdudge Prokae Rothers Ofecboelk

Special Exams Arranged for Eclectic Doctors in Hartford

Eclectic Medical Examining Board in Hartford announces a special examination for graduates of the St Louis College of Medicine and Surgery. The move follows legal questions about prior eligibility and aims to validate practice rights in Connecticut before the board’s July meeting.

Hartford Dees S. MarkFaun Durham the. Are Eclectic Medical Examining Board St Louis College of Medicine and Surgery Connecticut G Tom Louis Gras

Fatal Auto Party Details From Testimony Confuse Lapses

Testimony summarizing a fatal auto party notes drinking among attendees and conflicting accounts. Physicians testified about medical conditions and treatment while investigators probe causes and sequence of events. Names and places are partially obscured in the report.

Forger of Secret War Documents Faces Berlin Trial

A controversial forger stands trial in Berlin accused of creating and selling forged wartime documents to foreign powers. Prosecution alleges he circulated claimants among British, Polish, American, and other agents, including authenticating letters and supposedly strategic mobilization plans.

Berlin Hinsel Documenta Neve Inday Anapach Lualnesa Kreneh Plana Germany Anspach Beeneheweles Psovta Anspael Finland Csechnalova

Two Civic Clubs Tackle Reckless Traffic Menace

Traffic safety push in Bridgeport by the Chamber of Commerce includes the Traffic Mads committee arranging on-site surveys at risky intersections and potential city purchases for traffic enforcement. A volunteer squad from the Fairfield Luncheon club may assist on busy routes as police consider motorcycle patrols, while a 19 year old was critically injured in a Madison Ave collision.

Chamber of Commerce Fairfield Club Small Boy Bridgeport Fairfield Cclub Ians Madison Dan St. Neent'’S Hospital Hey Marlang Autert Wayne Street Madison Avenue St. Tent's Hospital Nolher Milford W. Rosenfelt Hartford Lila Oak Street Kle Beach A. Rosenberg Roserfelt

Dondone Faces Initial Trial On Thursday Night

Dondone a 24 year old farmhand charged with the May 4 killing of 60 year old Topstone hermit Holtz is to appear before Justice of the Peace Samuel Nicholas in Town votes tonight. Police and prosecutors detail a claim of self defense while noting Dondone’s confession. he is expected to be bound over to the September term at Bridgeport Criminal Superior Court.

Rigepield Duwn Dondone Geogga Blulx Justice of the Peace Samuel Nicholas Doendone Vonfes Novoner John J. Phelan Bridgeport Grand Vriar Harold W. Walker Loral Toda Dondone Holtz Criminal Superior Court Hela Waller B Dasha Sterman Aod Valner Poly Amerfonham Co Edgar Beardsley Strauford Westport Peres New York Piar Stanford Danbury Ehnor I Heath Derby Allingtown Iasi Mutual State of Connecticut Harding Sfieai Minnesota Johnson Farmer-Laborite GO. Py Dene McAdoo Morae Anderson SN. X Pennsylvania Daugherty America England Lausanne Coutraer Annovasns Chester Grant Philppine Lyonard Wood New Haven Railroad I Sports Albany Senators Shmpson Panies Hiiles Cleveland Leo Wwengros Athletius Browns Cussinnati Giants Braves Qube Dodgers Pirates New Britain Gfb SOK Iskard Firgo-Dempeey Ipreia Williams Nevaday le Win Matel

No Thrill in Farm Life for Chorus Girls of Broadway

Stamford July 17.4 Special to The Telegram Peggy Wood's chorus girls retreat here failed as New York chorus girls would not trade sidewalks for country rest. Wood said food, nature, and home life did not thrill them and that none joined or proposed staying. She planned to house guests on 30 acres, but now will take a smaller group, ending her farm plan.

Toke Hancock Trdenendener Chorus Girls of Broadway Peggy Wood Stamford New York Chorus Girls Baddla Brook Raime Tyrone Foo Kuryien's League Brople Iward Reich

United States and Great Britain clash openly over Chester grant

Open confrontation at the Lausanne style talks as United States and Great Britain challenge concessions amid Allied pact walkbacks. Grew notes progress on concessions while Türkiye rights and Turkish Petroleum Company tie into broader dispute. Ambiguities remain about whether American interests are protected in future contracts.

cAssociated Presse Ouchy Chateau Onight United States Great Britain Turkish Petroleum Company Sir Harash Joseph C. Grewlind Vickers. Armstrong Company Such & Wry Citiizens Mr. Grew

Despondent Derby Foreman Shoots Self in Ill Health

Despondent over ill health, Hugh Morris, 40, of 196 Derby Avenue in Derby, shot himself in the head today. His body was found by his brother, rushed to Griffin Hospital, operative attempt made, condition critical. Morris had long worked as foreman at Housatonic Lumber Co. and lived with his mother and brother. He had hoped to return to work this morning before his health declined.

Derby Housatonic Lumber Co Hugh Morris Derby Avenue Griffin Jharee Morris

Mutual Indemnity Insurance To Be Licensed By State

State figures indicate Mutual Indemnity Insurance will seek licensing under a proposed framework. Commissioner Heyward Pohiunkain and Attorney General Mealy advocate broad, stable reciprocity rules to ensure surplus protection for policyholders across states. The move follows a formal inquiry prompted by a prior congressional inquiry and ongoing legislative debate.

Mutual Heyward Pohiunkain Caneral Fleady Pebruyrs Wheronjussiel Arttorney General Mealy Opti

Stratford Man May Die from Poison Potion

Stratford man Edgar Beardsley remains in critical condition at Bridgeport hospital after reportedly ingesting a poison potion yesterday. The scattered state and local items note accidents, investigations, and public events including town meetings and church picnics, with unrelated items on crime, governance, and sports across Connecticut and New York.

Stratford

Stratford Bowling Alleys Manager In Critical Condition

Ed gar P. Beardsley 116 California street Stratford manager of the Stratford Bowling alleys is in critical condition at Bridgeport hospital after drinking laudanum this afternoon. He was found unconscious by his wife and daughter with an ounce bottle of laudanum and a bottle of wine nearby. Police investigate motives as Beardsley had long suffered leg injuries and had been in good spirits before the incident.

Edgar P. Beardsley Stratford California Street Bridgeport Hospital Beardsley Heardsley Geardsley de Ruyter Howland Howland Scratford Victor Marcus Beardsiey Hie Polivre Beardylay Bearnsley George Porter

Daugherty pushes breakup of International Harvester

Attorney General Daugherty urged breaking International Harvester into at least three independent corporations with separate owners and officials. He filed the petition in a St Paul federal court seeking a decree to end restraint of trade in harvesting machines and related products. Continues on page four.

Washington Associated Press International Harvester Company Daugherty Federal District Court St. Paul Minn

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