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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1923
Page
4
A North Sea fishing region, Dogger Bank, faces a notable decline in catch potential. Analysts warn ongoing overfishing and shifting stocks threaten future yields and industry livelihoods across coastal communities and related markets.
Police led by Captain Connell raided a Baslwith avenue saloon shortly after midnight. Joseph Toth, employer John Pasta, and Payle were among 18 held on charges including interference. Bail for Toth was set at 100 pounds and Pasta at 600 pounds after whiskey was found on the premises.
Traffic bureau prepares for monthly operations with a new motorcycle unit. The Indian purchase was made by the board and arrived yesterday at Mount Police Headquarters.
The Bri genoe t Marine band presents a park concert at Bradside Park tonight from 8 to 9:30 featuring dancing after the program. Selections include Grand Pest, La Carmen, La Meriinna, Wallace's opera, and Dane Mirsio. Various fox trots and marches are listed with several titles and performers.
Ansonia resident Adams Lily Bee Mies, 48, died in the afternoon after slashing her throat with a razor at a shop on Jersey Street. The act occurred near her aunt’s home in Monteville while visiting. Police reported a self inflicted death. the scene included a pool of blood and nearby family trauma.
An inquest into the death of a worker named At are Ajerins reveals a scaffold collapse on a city job. Investigators report that the platform was piled to the third floor and tied off when the accident occurred. A fellow painter witnessed the fall and flagged danger before the collapse. Painters on site believe improper securing and end-of-platform failure led to the tragedy.
Official complaint filed against Attorney Boe with offices in New Field Building for embezzling 600 from two clients. Police seek warrants. suspect fled from Bridgewar about a month ago with uncertain whereabouts. Clients Kisiewski and Cheareayk seek return of funds via counsel, while contacts report planned departure out of town.
Stella Planowiz was arrested after police found a ten gallon still at her home on Tieler Street. Neighbors said she supplied about three gallons weekly, mostly for her husband’s exclusive use. A warrant for the husband’s arrest followed, and both were later taken to the city court.
Rev. John McGrant of Ohio has accepted the call to become minister of the Fairfield Church of Christ. He will begin duties in September and conduct services on Sundays until then as supply ministers continue.
A garbled 19th century notice describes hiremen from Long Hill and nearby areas to work on September projects on Intelami Street. Mentions include Mrs Idich rytamnere, Mr. and Mrs. A Wright visiting Grooslyn, and Myron Whitney visiting relatives in Gaston. References to travels to Boston and a strange line about a frog appear amid scattered names and places.
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