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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1923
Page
2
State officers deny Bridgeport discrimination and say police merely acted on a complaint. The superintendent ordered strict observance of Sunday theatre hours with special orders to theatres to monitor openings. Crowds arrived early but dispersed when told shows would start later. Fines from 200 to 300 dollars possible for violations. No reports of arrests or wider breaches were filed.
Police report a man claimed he drove without a license for three years at 52 Wiskle Vine motor way. He admitted records were neglected while failing to show operator papers. He collided with Adolph Sawson on Main Street. both cars damaged with no injuries. Clydsdale and Walter Bulaski were also arrested on driving without license charges.
Across the county twenty three people died in railroad crossing crashes on Sunday. Incidents included a Missouri Pacific express striking a car near Iron Mount and New York reports of five killed when a Long Island train hit a vehicle carrying passengers including William J. Gottlieb. In North Carolina a Seaboard train hit an auto near Wadeboro. In Indiana a Pennsylvania line eastbound passenger train struck a vehicle at Ligeott, killing nine and delaying other trains due to a prior accident near Highland.
In a two game set at Newfield Park three players were injured and Umpire Red Rarty faced hostile fans after Bridgeport won the first game 11 to 4 and the visitors took the second. Duffy was hospitalized with a groin injury, while Bernard and Rodrigues also left hurt. Barrage of objects and chants followed protests of umpire calls, and a makeshift Bridgeport lineup endured rough play before the crowd dispersed after the games.
City hosts a large all-Chinese group from New York and families, about 1800 in number, for a day trip organized by the association. The excursion from Pleasure Beach includes ferry rides, a concert in the dance hall, and a farewell dinner, with special guards and escort to ensure order.
The notices list events at Fairfield and surrounding venues. Dates include July and August with matches and gatherings featuring Weber and Chasreee, plus a September session. details are sparse due to damaged text and illegible names.
New York July 24 The Anti-Saloon League of New York issues a public resolution warning legislators not to vote for a legislative investigation urged by the grand jury that indicted League superintendent William H. Anderson for grand larceny The statement asserts the League’s affairs are conducted in a lawful manner and condemns political interference while pledging responsibility for its actions to its Protestant churches and board members.
Watersaly July 29. Mrs John Metokus of Milverside street, about seventy, was killed when an automobile struck her on Bethany Road. An unidentified woman passenger was critically injured. ambulance and police investigated the crash tonight.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a car crash in Meriden with a person named and injuries reported. The text notes serious medical condition and possible fractures but is incomplete and uncertainty remains about the outcome and details.
Stamford man Mackwiecz was lured from Pembroke Street to Hartford with a ride offer and drugged at a saloon. He woke in a Danbury woods beaten and robbed of 322 dollars, a War Victory medal, and papers, then wandered to a nearby farmhouse for food and shelter before reporting to Bridgeport police.
Sunday vehicular traffic was heavy yesterday but police report only two minor injury accidents. Eight motorists were arrested for offenses including driving while intoxicated and driving without licenses. A collision on Park Avenue at Johnson Street left Mildred Grawster with a chin laceration, treated by a physician. Another crash on North Avenue injured Mrs. Fred Windsor and involved Paul Myers and Regina Craven vehicles. she was taken to a hospital after staff assisted.
Premier Mussolini marked his fortieth birthday by reading thousands of telegrams and messages from Italian officials and citizens, and from foreign governments. The telegrams expressed felicitations and good wishes, reflecting widespread international attention.
Hartford July 20 special to the Telegram the State Council of the Veterans of Foreign Wars endorses Commander John H Williams of Bridgeport in opposing the policy of housing disabled World War veterans with criminally insane inmates at the Middle Connecticut asylum. A committee was named to push Governor Carroll and the State Board of Control to segregate insane veterans until a separate hospital building funds can be found.
In Yazoo City Mississippi on July 29 a mob burned Willie Marinifield a Black man at about 11 o clock this morning. An axe attack on a white woman twenty miles southeast of the city wounded several people and prompted the mob action. Physicians fear serious injuries.
Local merchants launch a publicity drive inviting girls to submit candy themed ads for Burbank's chocolates Hindle's Drug Store offers three two pound boxes to the sweetest ad. Prizes include a 300 suit of "litton" clothes from Jonny Keane Co and a $20 bay out cdulins. Ads must promote products and can win in drawings across several shops.
July 29 Fairfield report details a blaze at Peter Barry’s home on Greenfield street during a village picnic. Volunteers led by William Bouch Jr and Edward Pryor rushed a fire engine to the scene, gaining access with a key left by a former fireman. They contained the fire within 20 minutes and saved the bungalow and nearby homes. Several children were rescued, and new volunteers aided in life-saving efforts. local officials praise quick action while questions arise over engine use and membership policies.
New York July 29 William L Crottlich president Gottlieb & Rabinowitz Inc garment makers and four firm employees died when a Long Island passenger train struck the automobile they rode in returning from Long Reach. The crash tore the car apart, bodies scattered over 100 feet, and one woman died en route to a hospital. An identified victim was Miss Margarett Twis of Manhattan. Authorities traced others to Gottlieb’s office.
Indefinite rest and absolute quiet are prescribed for President Harding to regain strength after a bout ofptomaine poisoning. The report notes his condition and the medical plan as he recovers in the wake of the illness.
President Harding reached San Francisco amid a ptomaine poisoning attack with diarrhea and stomach sickness. Dr Sawyer said the president is better but needs indefinite rest to regain strength, with plans to possibly address foreign affairs Tuesday night if his schedule allows.
New Haven July 23 Arthur T Ringwood 58 of Elm City was crushed between two street cars when a switch opened. He died at New Haven hospital after his right leg was amputated above the knee and two blood transfusions given. Several others were slightly injured as the car bore down on bystanders awaiting relief crews.
A boy named Robert Harsdan fell on the deck of the boat Pilot anchored in the harbor yesterday. He fractured his left leg and was taken to Bridgeport Hospital. Charles Metcalf, 13, riding a motor scooter on Greenfield Hill, was forced off the road by a car near Wilson Street and crashed into a fence, suffering bruises and cuts.
Thieves entered Louis Linardos home at 319 Main Street yesterday afternoon and stole two watches two rings and a lavelliere. A garage at 257 Black Rock Avenue was broken into last night and an automobile owned by John Gaines was stolen.
A man believed Congress Street Bridge ran north and south and tried to cross it at dawn amid heavy rain. Police, ambulances, and medical staff rushed to the scene, then learned the man simply wished to return home. He was aided by Dr. A. H. Margulis into an ambulance and escorted across the bridge.
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