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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 28, 1923

Page

2

President Harding Predicts Early Statehood for Alaska Territory

President Harding argues Alaska should develop for Alaskans and warns against exploitation. He links population shifts and gold and copper declines to global war effects, urging protective policies, continued growth, and cautious development of forests, fisheries, and coal while expanding infrastructure and immigration within a stable framework.

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Died Ratenwet and links to early 20th obituary notes

Fragmented obituary notices list deaths from 1923 and 1925 with scattered details. Mentions include Florence wife of Travis and daughter of Daniel, interment at St Chirlout, and a funeral for Marion Freeli at St. Mars. Card of thanks and memorial verses reference family bereavement and gratitude to donors.

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Full Naval Force Is Urged by President Auer

A garbled dispatch argues for mobilizing a complete naval force under President Auer. The fragmentary text references wartime aims, state actions, and calls for readiness, though specific events, dates, and participants remain unclear due to the damaged source.

12 Arrested in Stratford Raids

Stratford police conducted a series of raids over weeks resulting in twelve arrests for liquor and related offenses. Officers seized a stash at a Bagels store and recovered evidence linking suspects to illegal sales as the operation targeted organized wrongdoing.

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Building by State Delayed by High Construction Costs

Fragmented OCR text reports delays in building by state due to rising construction costs. The garbled passages reference permitting, approvals, and possible project holdbacks across multiple locales, with unclear names and dates.

Fire Department Veteran Dan Johnson’s Rise in Nashua Ties

A fragmented obituary style life sketch traces Dan Johnson a Nashua native born in Lowell Mass to a farming family. He emerges as a fireman in Bridgeport and later a chief line of duty, detailing his early years in Tewksbury and Nashua, rough farm work, and gradual ascent through the fire service with ranks including captain and inspector while reflecting on the era’s hard labor and community role.

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Boy Confesses Thefts to Police Court

A juvenile admits to multiple break ins and property damage across Park City and Bridgeport area businesses. He is to be arraigned in Juvenile Court with list of locations including Harris Lumber, Washington Avenue, Stratford Avenue, and Water Street noted.

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Fire blight spreading in tobacco fields

Fire blight is spreading through tobacco fields in the region. Farmers report visitors may carry the infection on clothing, prompting calls to post warning signs at field entrances to keep outsiders away.

Drift From Soil to Cities Pulls Young Men

The report shows thousands of young men leaving farms for city work during the past year as rural areas lose labor to urban opportunities. The data, from the state crop reporting service, highlights shifting employment patterns and the impact on local farming communities.

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Stamford mayor clashes with park board over funds

In a heated exchange the Stamford mayor lambasted the park board over allocations and proposed yearly cuts. The dispute touches on city finances, the park system, and pending legal action as the Supreme Court weighs related questions.

Springfield Family Tragedy Reported In Auto Incident

A Springfield family experienced a severe vehicle accident as details emerge of a domestic dispute and marital strain. Local authorities report injuries and ongoing investigations into the circumstances surrounding the crash and its relation to a wider sequence of events.

Silver Beach Blaze Causes 1500 Dollar Damage

Fire at Silver Beach damages property with estimates around 1500 dollars. The blaze affected multiple areas and displaced residents. investigators have begun examining the scene for a cause as local officials coordinate with fire crews.

Judge to rule today in Merritt estate probate case

A tentative decision in the Dorothy Merritt estate dispute was expected today in probate court before Judge Paul J. Miller. City National Bank administrator urged immediate asset turnover by Mary Stammel and Miss Merritt sisters while Florence Stammel broke down during questioning, delaying proceedings and prompting temporary indulgences.

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Estate Gunner Wadht and September 4 Deadline

A Vineland estate case shows only $2,500 recovered to date as the bank states. The court has set a deadline of September 4 for Mrs. Stammed to produce the remaining effects.

Vine Estate Wadht

Employment Up In Bridseport City Report

Bridseport industry shows continued employment gains with ALany Association reporting steady hours. In JI plants 17 791 workers logged 887 141 hours in the week averaging 4 hours each and 499 hours factors, indicating overtime and a high utilization of the normal plant workforce across 31 factories.

Bridseport Alany Association

Father Belabored Escort Charged After Street Fight

Francis McGuire of 676 Park Avenue said a girl friend was escorted to a home at 324 Norman Street when Emile Banning, the girl’s father, attacked McGuire with a heavy tool. McGuire ran to State Street and two men helped him to an emergency hospital. Banning was jailed on a simple assault charge in bonding of 100 dollars.

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