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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1923

Page

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Three Youths Hurt When Cycle Skids Into Fence

Fairfield July 30 three young men riding a motorcycle at speed on Tunxis Hill road were thrown after hitting a wet spot and skidding 40 feet into a fence. Alexander Angailes injured with fractured ribs internal injuries taken to St Vincents Bridgeport. Harre Eckman escaped serious injury, hospitalized for observation. Winthren Nasielovsky also injured minor cuts. State Police investigated scene noting wet road and reduced control as machine struck the fence.

Fairfield Tunxis Hill Road Alexander Angailes Greenvield Street Harre Eckntan Tunsts Hill Road Macht Winthren Nasierousky Old Stratfield Road St. Vincents Hospital Bridgeport Eckman Nycle Nasielovsky Treney Kate Carroll Dow Mit Ihe Cyule Gatlun

Girl Accosted Near Chase By Police

A young man fled through a crowd after attempting to assault a girl, chased by several people and a pursuing officer. He escaped without injuries or identifying features.

Nu Congress Elleye

Woman Hurt as Motorcycle Sidecar Overturns

Ann Dwyer, resident of Margeret Ford cottage, was hurled from a sidecar on Fairfield Avenue near Seeley Street at 10 last night when a motorcycle overturned. She was treated at Hillside home for shock and minor injuries. driver John Stobo of 117 Burnham Street escaped harm. A collision with an automobile driven by Edward Graham of Hartford occurred as Stobo attempted to pass. Police also reported Langhammer of Stratford held on two counts for alleged reckless driving. Two cars were reported stolen, including a vehicle owned by William Whitlaw of Fairfield and another owned by Samuel Hanken of Park Street.

Ann, Dwyer Margeret Ford Fairfield Avenue Seeley Street Hillside John Stobo Burnham Street Miss Dwyer Edward Graham Hartford Graham Stobo Connecticut Avenue Fred KK Langhammer Stratford William Whitlaw Fairfield Cannon Street Main Street Sarmuel Hanken Park Street Lumber Street

Blaze destroys 235 Main Street property and stores

Fire at 1 AM gutted a three story wooden dwelling and two one story stores at 235 Main Street. Estimated property loss around 3000 with fixtures and stock worth about 2400. Nearby resident Co B McAllister reported seeing flames and smoke. Lukaszowski, owner of the adjacent grocery, rented the blaze damaged house. The blaze likely started in a lean-to at the rear. another store in the block is vacant.

Main Street Co. B. McAllister Lukassowshki Lukusczowski

Honest Thief Steals Car During Night, Poiised People Involved

An alleged theft report describes a vehicle taken from two garages in a rear area during a night stand. The owner, Joh Gamer, is named along with another person. Authorities recovered the car, and a search found signs of poisoning in victims nearby. Further investigation is ongoing.

Ap Allomohile Joh Gamer and Stele Wes Letra Sesterdas Mucning Ganoy Vedi

Lively Week Ahead for Zain Adwriting Contestants

A noisy buildup announces a lively week for Zain Adwriting contestants. Promos, prizes, and merchant partnerships spark interest as readers anticipate the ongoing contest with wordy promotional chatter and hints of a continued feature on page two.

Zain

Flood Devastates Maryland Towns As Patapsco Rises

Cloud bursts and storms sweep western Maryland driving families from homes as the Patapsco overflows. Bridges and tracks are torn up, towns like Sykesville and Marriottsville flood, power and telegraph lines fail, livestock swept away, and millions in damage feared with no reported deaths.

Baltimore Maryland Patapsco Billicott City Sykesville Licott City Marriotsville Fpikesville Baitimore and Ohi Burns Carroll County Amoss Wooddine

Will Prosecute Unstamped Meat Dealers In City

City health officer Dr. William Mallison warns will prosecute to the full extent the law. Marketmen selling unstamped meat enter the city through the slaughterhouse and are inspected by inspectors. The city has found meat arriving at night and distributed before morning, signaling dealers who avoid inspectors to evade the law. The health department has watched for some time and recently taken offenders to court, with penalties imposed for selling unstamped meat.

United States William Mallweon Sauhation

Delivers First Copy of 1923 Public Acts

The three bound volumes of the Tribue Acts of 1923 were delivered to Secretary Palani by the printers. It is the first printing and binding for general distribution since the start of the current legislative session. Thirty two thousand copies have been ordered.

Marc McHiel Artebrabavis A. Palani Toptember

French Ruhr Note Creates Gloom in British Parliament

The French and Belgian ambassadors delivered replies to the British note on Ruhr negotiations. Premier Baldwin and Lord Curzon voiced no hope for closer Britain France alignment. Secrecy surrounds allied talks as Parliament contemplates next steps before adjournment.

Baldwin London Associated Press Lord Curzon Nore Germany Ruhr Lordan Great Britain France Commons Poincare Erith Ramsay MacDonald

Fairfield on Wet Pavement: Multiple Injuries Reported

Local accident on a wet Fairfield avenue sent three people to the hospital after motorcyclists overturned. A woman was hurled to the pavement. another rider was uninjured. Two life savers pulled an excursionist from water at Pleasure Beach. Riverine and harbor events, local notices, and various county items fill the page with a mix of injuries, rescues, and civic updates.

Fairfield Nirtied Pleasure Beach Se Garden Bridgeport MacDonald Fairfield County Ife Veterans of Foreign Wars Dlay Stamford Greenwich Black Hock Harbor Sylvan Crest Bridgeport Y. W. C Sliver Bay First Presbyterian Dantury Danbury Ganges Grop Prives Terry Boat Dovk Dieg Woodmont Walrfield Aristocratic First Osey Forestry Association Fairfield Court Hairfield Henry J. Fisher New Yorkidionaire Fairfield Independent Pacitical Club J3. Johnson Tansie Westport Finame

Murder Suspect Tringle Found Dead in Abandoned Car

A damaged auto with four damaged tires and gear was found on a deserted road near Ridgefield. The vehicle belonged to Wadley Cringe of 62 Turton Street Waterbury who has been missing since Saturday. Police search teams pursued clues about Tringle, a taxi deliverer, and possible murder or assault.

Ty Wadley ‘Cringe Turton Street Waterbury Tringle Irey Itlaelgerdt Lidgefield Barracks

Steamship lines blamed for rage of immigrants

Immigration Commissioner Curran denounces steamship officials for racing to land aliens before the August quota. He says thousands will be stranded on ships in New York harbor for days or weeks as quotas exhaust. He blames lines for diverting ships to boost profits and calls for co operation to ease the crush.

New York New York Harbor Curran I Europe Thoee Albania Russia Palestine Syria Turkey Asia Egypt Wearyantine Blane Husband Elis Island Washington

Bandits Hold Up Trolley in Laurel Murder Robbery

Bandits robbed a trolley car between Mansie and Avera, shot and killed a passenger, wounded four others, and robbed the Wrest Pind Coal Company cashier of 741,425 in cash. Three suspects were arrested and one man was later released as authorities pursued others regarding the crime and reward postings.

Mansie Avera Te Jassenser Waymister Wrest Pind Coal Company Janers Wilkes- Varee Aneth Muryoa Nore Bairyea Wd Compu

Criminals Face Tight Locks as Westport Upgrades Security

Westport officials announce new lock measures after a string of bootlegging and violator incidents. A suspect known as Libor panzane reportedly escaped custody driving a jalopy through town, prompting the Selectmen to enforce strict key control on the new jail lock to deter further escapes.

Westport Libor Panzane Lwynor Cripanseno

Diagnosis Reveals Broncho Pneumonia And Gall Trouble

Physicians admit seriousness of executive’s condition after two night consultations and X ray observations. Broncho pneumonia and gall trouble are the diagnosed issues affecting the patient. Medical team provides updates on treatment and prognosis.

President Harding Faces Grave Pneumonia Setback

In a late bulletin doctors reported definite central patches of broncho pneumonia in Harding's right lung. Secretaries Hoover and Work, and Dr. Wilbur showed concern as the President’s condition grew grave. General Sawyer warned of weakened resistance and the peril of complications, while plans for an early return to capital were stated in light of travel stress.

Palace Hotel Sam Francisco Associated Press Harding Sawyer Work Hoover Ray Lyman Wilvur Wilbur Thm Prrs & CA Warren CG. Harding White House Wytunmore Wan

Latest Bulletin on President Harding’s Condition

The bulletin notes the president has taken nourishment and been fairly comfortable, though condition remains serious. Temperature 100.6, pulse 125, respiration 44 with some irregularity, and evidence of congestion in one lung. Doctors Sawyer, Wilbur, Cooper, Boone, and Work sign the report.

C. E. Sawyer Ray Lyman Wilbur M. Cooper J. T. Boone Hubert Work

Governor Sends Note of Sympathy to President Bedside

Hartford July 30 Governor Templeton Knight sent a telegram to President Hardin in San Francisco expressing the people of the state’s warm sympathy and earnest prayers for the president’s speedy recovery. Also in Rome Pope Pius sounded hopeful for the president’s health and asked Cardinal Gasparri to share news on his illness.

Hartford Teidpleton Knight Hardin San San Francisco Cal Rome Pius Las Cardinal Gasparri

Unique Excursion Party of 1500 Chinese Visits Here

A 1500 member Chinese excursion group linked to the On Merchants' association of New York arrived by steamer Highlander yesterday before 3 PM for a Pleasure Beach outing. Secretary Henry Amory said the visit was a first for the city and a similar excursion is planned this season. The party, in high spirits, was escorted by an orchestra and enjoyed the day aboard.

On Merchants’ Association of New York Hon Highlander Pleasure Beach Pleassure Beach Henry aMroy

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