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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1923
Page
2
Hartford reports motor vehicle accidents in six months ending June 30 caused 378,480 dollars in property damage, plus 75 deaths valued at 4,268,242.50 overall with hospital bills and lost business not counted. Average victim age 24. 308 accidents listed, up 2,483 from last year.
The Connecticut VFW delegation will attend the Norfolk encampment the week of August 26 and promote state industry through booths and stunts. Connecticut samples will be given to delegates from state booths, with a nutmeg badge distributed to all. The delegation travels by two special trains and stays at the Atlantic Hotel.
Members of the Musicians' Association presented a second concert at Shelton Sanatorium yesterday from 2 to 4 pm. The 24 member band, joined by the Warner Bros. Fife and Drum Corps, was led by Professor Harold Brown with songs by John Miles and Jack Griffin. Transport to Shelton was provided by Bridgeport Brass Co. A schedule of future concerts every other Sunday is set under Henry T. Neal, secretary of the Employes Tuberculosis Relief Association.
Charles Keeler of 285 Bronx is said to have cavorted in a bathing suit near Seaside park, refused a warning, vanished then reappeared, and was arrested on breach of the peace charges after an afternoon chase with officers. His hearing was promised for the following morning.
London reports a medical officer testified at a hearing into a sausage firm accused of doctoring products to extend flavor. The testimony links preservatives in food to a rise in appendicitis, highlighting public health concerns and regulatory scrutiny.
Will Succeed J L McGovern continued from page one. Borough of Ridgefield honored many political figures. Mr Bissell served as judge of probate for Ridgefield district six years and in the General Assembly in 1901 and the State Senate in 1915 1917 1919. He was State Comptroller from January 1921 to January 1923. As Comptroller he reorganized the office and introduced modern methods with a uniform accounting system. His public affairs experience is valued for duties as port collector with offices in the Ridgefield Post Office building.
After 15 days of intensive training the 153rd Ambulance Company U N G 40 men returned to the city Saturday under Captain John A Booe and Lieutenant Leander V Roberts. Travel to camp and back was by truck and ambulance. Private Carroll of 14 Harlem Avenue sustained a laceration to the right ear and several bruises when he fell from the rear of a truck.
The Chamber of Commerce board will meet at noon at the Algonquin club to review civic meeting outcomes and proposed improvements. Willis F. Hobbs will report on the Seaside club as a potential civic HQ, while Alderman Alfred Veness discusses playground projects including free street showers. William B. Griffin will unveil a Bridgeport guide book. several committee chairs will file reports.
Police in New York and Connecticut sought a vehicle with New York plates carrying four men who attacked F. Keller and W. 4. Zink at a Housatonic Avenue Grand Street gas station, then fled. Traffic police did not obtain the assailants' addresses.
Arraignments set in City Court this morning for five persons on minor offenses from Saturday. Michael Picardo of Center Street arrested for liquor law violation after a raid on his store. Ros ie Thompson and Julius Toniewicz charged with drunkenness and breach of the peace for boisterous conduct at 3 Reilly Street. Charles Keeler of Bronx Avenue arrested for breech of the peace for promenading in Seaside Park in a bathing suit. Hig bonds set at 25 dollars. John Kinsky of Church Street held on 100-dollar bonds for breach of the peace and drunkenness.
William McGarrity a Georgia fugitive from justice and book salesman, told detectives he escaped a Georgia road gang after 14 hour days and lashings. He displayed welts and said he would kill himself if forced back to the institution. He claimed to be the first to make such an escape with aid and plans to avoid recapture by any means.
The city’s reservoir gained little from recent rain as drought lingers. Bridgeport Hydraulic president Samuel P. Senior urges prudent sprinkler use to curb water waste amid ongoing dry weather and forecasts of a dry August.
John H. Williams, veteran leader, will meet Governor CG A Templeton to offer cooperation on a probe of alleged harsh conditions at Allingtown and Middletown hospital wards for disabled soldiers. He accuses Middletown asylum conditions, bootlegging, and dope peddling near Allingtown, and proposes purchasing Castle Ronald near Newtown to centralize veteran hospitalization.
Multiple obituaries list funeral details for Catherine Gaffney Clark Hubert Findlay Mary Pixley Lavy Mary Nelson Owen Elizabeth Lown and Charles Hubbard with home, church, burial places and dates. Services include private or public rites at St Michael's Mountain Grove Nichols Wooster Danbury Torrington with ministers noted and interment in local cemeteries.
A July 22 issue outlines rules for the $100,000 American peace award created by Edward W. Bok. Plans must be practicable to aid world peace without forcing U S entry into European war. Entries allowed from individuals or organizations across the United States, with a 500 word summary and a 6000 word manuscript. Entry deadline is November 15, 1923. The prize may be shared or awarded in multiple sums, with payments tied to jury selection and Senate approval.
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