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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1923

Page

2

Actress Kidnaps Own Child At Home Scene Turmoil

A chaotic scene at a household on Marth Street ends with police inquiry after an actress allegedly abducts her own child. Witnesses recall a struggle as a relative orders the mother to hide the infant, while neighbors, guests, and family members confront the incident and police are called. No charges announced.

Ibausted Marth Pessy Grand Tver Siatugh Stanford Mies Mrecevick Wright Rice New Yorker Uiree Mary Aul Alva Stora Citi Wen Alvar Sition Winno Darlen Aiden Wwe Pyros Cienpany Une Mdew Geetian Winuatieny Praia

Canton Seized by Chief Who Broke With Sun Yat Sen

Canton fell under General Chen Chiong Ming after a clash with Sun Yat Sen allies. 700 Yunnanese troops backed Chen as he forced the constitutionalist forces to retreat toward the West River, cutting communications in the region.

Canton Sun Yat Sen Shanghat Chen Chiong Ming Sui Chen

New Dawn to Dusk Trip Opens Thursday

A reports states a new all day trip will start Thursday, with events and delays noted. The piece mentions Mitchel L Mauss and Patrick Vasle, a liquor dealer, in connection with the launch, citing a loss of Curley’s absence and deliveries associated with the event.

Iy VT Patrick Vasle Dewehar Inday Curley Jek Iwi Boston

Meetings Tonight Amid Voting In Fraternal Group

Noisy notices mix meeting schedules and locations for several local fraternal and civic groups. Fraternal bands warn members to avoid phone calls and to report changes to the Bridgeworth Telegram. Names and street hints appear, but the legible facts are the planned gatherings and the instruction to notify if time or place shifts.

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President Harding silent on Minnesota results

The article reports President Harding’s muted reaction to Minnesota election results and notes political maneuvering around the Wis and national figures. It describes cautious responses from Democratic and Republican leaders, signaling a rebuke to Washington.

Washington

Cabinet resignations mark Wood Philippine policy clash

In a political clash over Governor General Leonard Wood’s Philippine rule, a cabinet and count of State resign today after Filipino factions pressed for Ray Conley reinstate. The move follows sessions at Malacanang palace as Wood’s leadership faced sharp critique from Manuel Quezon and other Filipino officials.

Manta, l It Leonard Wood Wood Manuel Quezon Senate Ray Conley United States Secret Service Council of State Conley Frilipino Connell of State Lesslave Minlacanay Palace Wood — Beletty

Tax Board Delays School Funding and Park Projects

The Tax Board pauses school funding amid disputes over Matson's award of 100 dollars and new appropriations. A new clerk is approved to manage increased work and contracts. Funds will enable park improvements at Hourdstoy and Fairchild Memorial parks, street repairs, and a spur track project while some machine bids await further discussion.

Matson Ow Nat Mornhams Matson Board of Apporttannert Heedley Evdérais Fred Atwater Cerng Amiricay Cagh Gunna Hourdstoy Park Yaerk Pdaley Park Gna Alvhou Board of Part Commissioners Park Board Fairchild Memorial Park Purlic Works Sylvan Street Oméga George Street Edward Spargo

Leggo My Neck I Apologize Knight Scene at Broad Street

In a modern street drama a flirt and a knight staged a quarrel in front of a garage on Fairfield Avenue. Spectators, numbering over a dozen, cheered and chased the flirt down Fairfield as onlookers yelled for restraint. The crowd followed the pair back toward Broad Street after the confrontation outside the garage, with the audience remaining engaged throughout the scene.

Daya Harrison Gaile Torcen Broad Atree Wairfield Avenue Hilnr Fairfield Avenue Thelding Pirage Sti

Pearls and Rugs Prize Contest Promises Items for Ads

The article outlines a prize promotion by Rockwell and others tied to a Zaln campaign run via the Telegram and the Tast. Hundreds of prizes distributed by the Post Publishing Co. accompany ad writing contests. The piece notes the appeal of ad offers and the festive, sportlike atmosphere of the promotion.

Rockwell & En Tvelegram Tast Post Publishing Co Mile

Simple Rules for Zain Adwriters Contest 1923

Public call for amateur ad writers to submit single sheet ads for Bridgeport merchants. Entries open anytime with no subscription or fees required. prizes awarded for ideas, not grammar. Winners weekly in the Sunday Post, with up to $500 prize and submission guidelines detailed.

Bridgeport Advertising Club Sunday Post

Prize Weekly Ads Contest Rules and Samples

The notice outlines a contest run by Post Publishing Co with a weekly prize for best ad and a final grand prize on the crash week. It includes example entries like HOLRALD FAR IT BRAND and notes about proper rules, ad submissions, and penalties for violations.

Post Publishing Co Comtest Holrald Calfees & Cocual

Merchants Featured in the Main Ad Contest Report

A fragmented advertisement page lists participating merchants across Barnum and Farnum streets including Buick Automobiles, G & G Pla and various shops. The itemized directory names BREAD brands, drugstores, lumber and hardware firms, electrical appliances, furniture, and clothing retailers among others with multiple street addresses and company names.

BUICK Arthur Clark To Main Street Barnun A. Te Fairfield Avenue Mantler's Baby Sho First Mational Bank Main & State Streets Farnum Adams-Roi Adamas-Troth Baking Company C

Dondone Trial Set For Thursday Amid Complex Allegations

The Norwalk topstone area case centers on John Dondone a man who disguised as a state policeman and prohibition agent. Authorities say he manipulated women and concealed money from a murder linked to a diamond ring and a pond death. Witnesses describe him as a glib con man who cultivated a network of false identities and threatened suppression through authority. He is charged with homicide plotting and fraud as police pursue the truth behind Holt’s murder and Dondone’s varied impersonations.

Cormer Toner Vielen Danbin Bondoune Varellis Molles Killine Dondene Vin Yiow Bondeone John Dendene Danbury Chiar Wil Han Pennington Norwalk Dondone Dordone Doudone Norwally Topstone Ask Covener Fn Holly Braid Hind Holta Anne Lagwin Snap Farm Bel Holtss Frien

Barbara Whitney to Marry Harvard Man

The article announces Barbara Whitney will wed a Harvard man. Details are unclear due to damaged text but identify a high profile match with a university connection and forthcoming marriage. The report hints at social interest and ongoing wedding plans.

Barbara Whitney Harvard

To Sing in Parks Wheats in Tube Concerts With Notable Partners

A city parks program announces upcoming tube concerts featuring Sheeler and Wee in a shaded daytime setting. Heowill featiace Wygin Sear the lide of Aull Ligarnt.

Sheeler Wee Ain Hand Heowill

Civic clubs study traffic at Bridgeport meeting

At a Bridgeport gathering two civic clubs discussed traffic concerns. Members reviewed municipal plans, proposed street changes, and enforcement needs while considering volunteer patrols and citizen input for safer roads.

Convict band now a foursome逃 hiding in boat

Four escapees from Eastern State Penitentiary fled Saturday in a powerboat and were chased through Pocomoke Sound toward Chesapeake Bay. Authorities closed in with cutters, navy orders, and dispatches along the Atlantic seaboard as a missing-boat alert spread. Convicts Thomas J. Fillen, George Brown, Louis James Williams, and Lea Callahan alias James Malone faced eleven indictments including prison break and conspiracy.

Eastern State Penitentiary Poconoke River Chesap Preake Bay Pocomoke Sound Bay Pocomoke Oriver Jong Tomain Salong Ed Waters Philadelphia Navy Yard Juidge Chesapeake Bay Hampton Roads Michael Trench Thomas J. Fillen Brown George Brown Louis James Williams Lea Callahan James Malone Prison & Gays H Gillen

Man Hurt Second Time In Johnson St Brawl

Report of a man injured during a second brawl on Johnson Street. Witnesses describe a chaotic scene as emergency responders arrived and the victim received medical care. Police have not released full details, and no suspects are identified in this fragment.

Minnesota Hanrove America Eapeeheiy Johnson ST. Brawl United States

California W. W. S Are Shown The Door

Fragmented OCR text shows unclear lines about workers, Harbor and city references, with no clear events, dates, or names. The readable portions hint at labor or employment issues but lack concrete facts to form a definite summary.

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