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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1923
Page
16
The court docket lists multiple cases and fines for driving without license and improper vehicle equipment. Young offenders faced penalties, including a five dollar payment for a minor driving without a license, while others were fined for improper headlights and reckless driving.
Fragmented OCR style report lists multiple names and events across Westport Saueiek and nearby streets. Mentions a meeting about sewage, attendees including Mrs Frederick Gradies and others, plus travel and visits by various residents and a fall causing injuries.
An unclear text fragment describes a woman who keeps chickens in her backyard and mentions a deputy, neighbors, a police case, and a court sentence. The passage is garbled and contains many unreadable words and names.
Reported courthouse activity shows a decline in cases in Westport Town Court, with one case resulting in a formal hold. Details suggest shifts in court workload and pending matters, while other local offices coordinate response efforts and maintain procedural steps.
An official health board in Stamford ordered the closure of a kosher abattoir amid safety and sanitary concerns. Local authorities cited violations requiring immediate action and inspection follow up to determine reopening conditions.
Amid severe drought Stamford Water Co faces supply shortages. readable fragments hint at joint efforts, municipal action, and looming taps restrictions, with local officials urged to conserve water while preparing emergency measures and public notices.
Fragmentary text cites floods ships and social notes around New Haven and nearby towns. Mentions Mrs and Miss names, locations like Newsoorh Vrstole St, Gard Woljows fall, and Garden Bteprey. Lacks coherent narrative but references a wide set of individuals and places in a dated local page segment.
Milford prepares for a Sunday clash as Schatz Nine travels to face Milford in a Hudson Valley league match. The event features standout players from Elm Colored Chants and notable pro peers, with teams including Waugheepsie and Pere Tratubit Reach connected through local figures and sponsors.
Westport welcomes a new high school head and inaugurates a fresh administration amid local ceremony. The event marks a shift in leadership for the district and signals changes in school policies and activities for the upcoming year.
Bertriva Coyle of Waterbury becomes the first woman jitney operator in the state. She runs a private line between Walnut and Laurel beaches, charges lower fares than regular jitneys, and enjoys strong patronage while facing regulatory hearings and opposition from a town commission.
Transit shift may occur as buses could replace trolley cars on Stamford streets. Mixed reports mention routes, depots, and community impacts while noting potential service changes and funding debates amid ongoing urban transport discussions.
Fragmented text mentions a Danbury girl and Porto Rico with unclear details. The readable segments reference travel or relocation but contain many garbled phrases and nonstandard terms. No concrete dates, organizations, or names beyond Danbury appear.
Fairfield Legion aims for a Sunday game against Cos Cob Nine as manager Donaldson strengthens the squad with three new players. The lineup features Cretalla at short and Fitzheney at first base, while Donaldson seeks open dates for additional matches.
Lordship Lordsmy Girl Scouts entertained Stratford troops One and three at Lordship Beach last night. Mrs Richard Howell led the troop, noting a swimming test for the younger scouts. Several members passed satisfactorily and campfire activities with hot dog roast followed. Guests included local residents and neighboring families visiting Stratford Road homes.
A damaged OCR fragment references visitors at Epworth Teagan camp including Mrs Crearse and Abbott family. Mentions road works, a Bridge project, and regional figures such as Connyyete, Hog rivored, and Eberhard. The text hints at a political or civic meeting with local officials and potential legal actions over fines in the Mivahury division between Reteyepare and Thurs.
A damaged OCR fragment reports a vessel incident near Perth Amboy with a passenger count and a rescue by tugs. Details are incomplete, but the note describes a ship going to Anes Wis and mentions Mooring and Lincoln Athhatheetry.
Local arrests followed reports of trespassing on railroad property. Police detained several individuals, including Walter Impleski, Joseph Qatratsky, John Dovlan, Frank Rae vidieh, and Frank Horacako, with fines issued for the infractions.
Westport officials from the Board of Finances and the Town Plan Commission met to decide on widening the Post road. Landowners Leon Lunt and Stormis Downs seek 15 0000 for land valued at 12 000 if buildings are moved back. Owners push removal of restrictions to clear the way for widening, while the plan aims to keep town costs down and pull buildings back to the line. A heated discussion focused on building lines and corner disposition.
Mrs. Annie Pwy rmold of Greenwich, long known as the town’s “children’s pal,” died this morning at an advanced age. A widow, she had lived in Stamford for eight years and is survived by Walter H Tun, A. son Charles Peyman, and several daughters. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2:30 p.m. at 2230 Welock, Rev. A J. Martin officiating, with interment in Woodlawn cemetery.
Actress Ottile Corday, star of That’s That, wed Daniel Lamont president of Allen Produce Co New York at Pickwick Arms Inn on Boston Post Road. Rabbi G A Tirtner officiated. A wedding party and many relatives attended. it was her second marriage following a prior divorce.
Mrs. John W. Schumacher wife of Ansonia Cor Mayor Schumacher died this afternoon at the family home of heart disease She appeared in usual health at luncheon but collapsed and died Be sides her husband she leaves six daughters and five sons
Greenwich July 26 Special to the Telegram William A. Allen 40 former well known building contractor died this morning at Dern Grove New Jersey the result of a stroke suffered recently He was brother in law of the late Mrs Elizabeth Fills and brother of D I Allen who runs a hardware store here His wife and brother survive The funeral will be held at 3 oclock Saturday afternoon Rev A J Martyaster of the Methodist Church officiating Interment will be in Putnam Cemetery
Waterbury reports the death of Waller P. Gladding, longtime sexton of St. John’s Episcopal Church, at his home after a years long fight with rheumatism. Gladding, a Newport native, was noted for his involvement in local Odd Fellows and other community groups. A sensational claim about a personal treatment named ALTENRHL is included in a local advertisement.
Charles Gray is reported recovering at home after a period of confinement to illness. The notice notes he is chairmain of the Fight eohue and remains under care during recovery.
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