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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1923

Page

5

Rotary Luncheon Plans and New England Outing

Rotary members from IQCAL and Bridgeport arrange a luncheon in New Haven plus plans for a September 11 to 14 New England outing at Prospect House Lake Bonacine. An auto caravan of Rotarians and their wives is being organized. Dr Day received an ovation at a Bridgeport Rotary luncheon following illness and recent operation in New York.

Port Rota Etal Tury Elul Emu Ead Albert LE Bridgenert Rotare Rotary New England Prospect House Lake Bonacine Rutland United Church New York Bridgeport Albert Ti. Lavery

Fragmentary note on President Lavery and public reaction

A fragmented OCR snippet references President Lavery and public sentiment. It mentions distrust of friends and adeclined leadership, with unclear details about a March or April event and social reaction. The text is garbled and lacks verifiable names or actions.

Lavery

Suit Threatened Over Ten Thousand Dollar Attachment

A legal notice reports a $10,000 attachment to commence a suit. Plaintiffs allege injuries from a chair mishap on Auburn Street, blaming landlord neglect. Names and exact locations are unclear due to damaged OCR but reference a firm in Gridgeepart and parties including Karass Tex tandlard. The claimant seeks damages for serious injuries and related expenses.

Merdipgud Beth Papovics Karass Ler Howe

Building Permit Board Grants Six Permits in Meeting

Six building permits totaling funds unspecified were approved by the Board of Building Commissioners. Approvals included a frame dwelling at 97 Silwart Street for L Gesho, a frame shed at Columbia Street for J A Milditon, a storage shed at North Street for S Vargo, and additions to a residence on Park Avenue for Therne Eel. Also approved were a garage at Union Avenue for Kienast and a dwelling at Crewe Street for Whitney.

Board of Building Vommissioners Silswartt L. Gesho Isl Slumbia J. Ava Milditfon North Street S$ Vargo Park Pzrentied Therne Eel Union Avenue Fort Kienast Crewe Eet Whitney

Probers Rebuff Over Looted Smith Autos Inquiry

Local officials deny plans to probe alleged looting of two Smith autos. Sheriff Reilly says claims are bunk after cars sold at public sale to Griffen and McGrath. Somers and Griffen confirm purchases and deny theft of parts. Mayor Atwater knew nothing of charges.

Charities Agus Herve Mantelul Garnee Thorn Lewin James Somers Ve. Avenue Carleton Street Trvpaty Mr. Reilly Griffton Lawrence McGrath Smith Sheriff Hare Somers Griffen Wred Atwater Imate

Agent of Connecticut Mutual Life Co. Dies in Hartford

Alfred W. Rickards a Hartford resident and longtime general agent of Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance Company died of pneumonia at 148 Townes Street. He would have turned 50 on August 28. A prominent figure among Connecticut insurers, he served with the Connecticut Underwriters Association, was born in Wales, and long active as a deacon, student, and writer. He left no wife, son, or grandchild.

Hartford Alfred Wt. Rickards Gemnenticut Mutual Life Insurance Company Townes Street Connecticut Underwriters Association Wales Asylum Hill Haurch

Chinese cabinet with lacquered decoration on display

The article describes a breakfast room scene featuring a Chinese cabinet adorned with yellow lacquer and a golden dragon motif. Furniture includes gold toned chairs and drapes, with color relief panels and Chinese upholstery enhancing the room's oriental style. The piece is noted as visually striking and culturally evocative.

Marian Sulden

Fragmented interior decor description and questions

A noisy, garbled passage details lacquered yellow tones, Chinese decorative motifs, cabinet lighting, and questions on shade and light. It mentions a Marian Moor note, home decoration themes, twin beds, and unseen specifics, with fragmented phrases about lamps and color effects.

Eleven gamblers held after race track raids

Eleven men arrested rapidly at four alleged race track gambling dens by Watch and Ward society men and police were brought to court. Bail was set at 400 to 2,000 dollars each. Charges of illegal betting and keeping were brought against Martin Douran, proprietor of one raid location.

Watch and Ward Society Martin Douran

Nichols author leaves estate of six thousand seven hundred thirty

The article notes C W Nichols, author, as administrator of the estate of the late Ghibles W de Lyon Nichols of Jamaica New York, filing a probate inventory yesterday with Probate Judge Paul J Miller. The details are incomplete due to the clipping.

C.W. Nichols Morehouse Ghibles W. de Lyon Nichols Jalasind New York Paul J. Miller

Detectives Probe Liquor Sales After Pulse Test

In St Louis Missouri on July 17 two detectives charged Henry Borgelt with illegal liquor sales. They say Borgelt used a pulse detecting device on customers to identify and aid bootleggers, claiming the method applied to all patrons. Borgelt denies the officers' account.

Av. Louis Missouri Henry Borgelt Borgelt

Innkeeper Velcomire arraigned on entrapment claim

Julius Velcomire owner of the Bellview Tun West hort was arraigned before U S Commissioner Hugh J Lavery charged with selling drinks for 37 10 to Prohibition Agents J Plaherty and James Fowler who were served a meal recently Bestrapment of Velomire by Prohibition Agents is the defense plea offered by his counsel two weeks to file the chef of the defense

Julius Velcomire Bellview Tun Westhort U.S Hugh J. Lavery J. Plaherty James Fowler Deeense

Coroner to Hold Two Inquests Into Deaths

Coroner John ad. Phehan of this city will hold two inquests at 11 oclock this morning into deaths. One concerns William Ma, 20, of 1122 Shelton Street who died after a small roadster incident last Saturday.

John Ad. Phehan Cis Wigo Lo Masten Heldtan William Ma Shelton Street

Coroner to Hear Testimony in Stamford Truck Incident

Coroner Phelan will hear testimony from Dondrick Martinello of Stamford who swept Delphis Worden of Greenwich from a truck in Greenwich last week. Other witnesses have already testified.

Oelock Phelan Dondrick Martinello Stamford Delphis Worden Gresnwich Ctreenwich

Navy ballo on fatal to two Lieutenants at Lakehurst

A board found the navy balloon that killed Lieutenants AT B Null and L J during the Indianapolis bound July 4 flight contained a faulty gas bag valve. The valve failed to close, causing the craft to plunge into Lake Erie where fishermen later found it.

Lakehurst L.J Navy AT. B. Null L. J Indianapolis Lake Erie

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