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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1923
Page
5
Special to imcent Correnti reports a Danbury infant died after ingesting grains of strychnine. The child, found in the cradle, showed stomach distress and was treated too late. authorities pursue the incident as a potential poisoning case.
Fragmentary notice reports a death by self action in Fairfield with sparse names and unclear dates. The text mentions individuals and places in garbled form, including references to a wedding and local associations, but no valid record details or outcomes are clear.
In Danbury a gas price war lowered costs at multiple stations. The conflict involved several suppliers competing aggressively, prompting customers to see noticeable price cuts across the city. Local residents and businesses awaited further moves as the market adjusted.
An unclear OCR read mixes names and phrases about a local event or property issue at Walnut Beach. Readable terms reference a place, a street, a parade or permit, with scattered mentions of fees, dates, and local figures, but the text remains garbled and difficult to interpret.
Mary Byrne, aged about 70, died today in Greenwich after forty years as a servant. She served in only two families during her career. Funeral arrangements were to be announced with rites at St. Mary’s Church.
Confused notes describe a wardenship change in Woodmont Milport with mentions of Mr Lennard and Warden Wilhias A Leeranih. Officials, board members, and clerks are named in a fragmentary account of a caucus preparation and potential successor.
Greenwich July 30 special to the Mercury ferry boat Piving burned to a skeleton at the dock. Fire suspected to originate in a boiler, crew barely escaped with life as flames overtook the vessel. Volunteers and city fire companies fought the blaze, eight lines of water, wreckage left afloat after the blaze.
Fairfield court disposed of several autoist related charges. Judge Jonathan Grout discharged or nolled some cases while others were continued. Names mentioned include Israel Goldstein and Arnold Pelman, with various traffic related accusations noted in a rough transcript.
Residents of Greenwich Harbor discuss proposed improvements aiming to beautify the area. Citizens voice support and concerns about harbor safety, dredging, and public access while officials outline funding and timeline for the project.
In Dayton Wy the town selects Adams to replace Dayton as registrar. Adams takes over duties at Ladherd and will work with Hugh Dr and Mrs Wepury. The move follows Day’s resignation amid local politics and a pending town court decision.
Greenwich resident Tom Raynor, a dancer known for juvenile roles, plans to start a small production company to make short comedies aimed at youngsters. Filming would occur around local beauty spots and use backyard sets with a chase plot featuring Jack Frost, while Raynor promotes his venture through social circles in Greenwich and New York.
In Fairfield Fiteli, July 30, residents protest nightly chimes from the village church, saying the bells disturb families and sleep. A church committee reviews the petition and may order the chimes silenced at night, amid local debate over noise and nearby traffic sounds.
A line of vehicles including a touring car skidded and struck a bank on Ridgefield Road near Panturs Road. The steering failed, wheels broke, and one car struck a telephone pole. Passengers were injured and aid arrived. the Highway was slippery due to showers. Local residents and a list of witnesses named Mrs. Cherie Honenlet and Mrs. Cave among others.
Fragmented OCR notes describe local residents and places including Monroe, New York and Willits, with scattered names like Mrs Neacboam, Hysenty, and Wadds. The text mentions a cottage visit, costs cited at $3,000 per person, and various social gestures amid unclear events.
Three youths including Victor Cheste and Mario Da Pascal were sentenced to one year in Cheshire Reformatory with suspended sentence for taking and operating an automobile without leave. They were caught near a storefront after stealing the car for a bit of fun.
A Saturday meeting at Low Bronk farm organized a county committee of the Connecticut Forestry Association. Attendees included Blerrepont, DeAterritl, secretary of the Cone i forestry, and others from New Haven and Fairfield. Fire protection and a mutual protection system against woods fires were discussed, with a postponed follow up.
Westport remains quiet as a rum ship vanished in the area near Cockennta island last week. Fishermen report markers and live-bait boats nearby, while police and officials intensify the search with little progress.
The misspelled report notes a Catholic Daughters social at a hotel, upcoming parish meetings, and community fund donations. It mentions Chapel Bridgeport, local clergy, and a calendar of church and civic activities, with references to donors and a memorial event near Pete field.
In Chicago July 31 Associated Press report cites A. I Wharton and F. F. Gratie dissenting from a ruling on reduced wages for Kansas City Mexico and Orient railroad workers. They accuse chairmen Hooper and Barnum of misreading employee statements and blame trade union ethics for a national disruption causing hundreds of millions in losses.
Visiting yachts from Indian Harbor Stamford and Lavenmont depart Sunday afternoon from Indian Harbor and sail to Black Rock harbor. They spend the night in the local harbor. Monday call at Duck's Island, then to New York events and extensive visits to Aravid Connecticut and New Sor areas. A welcome is planned at Turk Mock harbor.
The article notes a backlog in auto registrations caused by many entries and a printing error. Residents and officials report delays as the Flyer printing house handles the papers, with funds collected but some books not yet issued. A Motor Vehicle inquiry directs to the printer, where officials say the issue involves duplicate or misfiled forms and a later fee adjustment.
Merchants oppose new Danbury street parking laws claiming they hurt business. They argue the 30 foot corner rules will drive customers away and harm trade, while officials push for the ordinance amid a tense local dispute.
Harry Cummings 22 of Salt Lake City Utah was sentenced to 20 days in jail after arraignment before Judge J. Brown Jr in Milford Town Court for taking an automobile without owner permission. He allegedly jumped into a parked coupe on East Broadway in Milford while owner Herman Tend Inr of New Haven was away at lunch after a night shift at Grace Hospital camp.
Fairfield July 0 Special to the Telegram George Ture arrested on similar charge last week was found guilty by Judge Jonathan Grout. He was fined 100 and costs and given a 10 day jail sentence suspended if not arrested on a similar charge within one year. Ture rented a farm building in Greenfeld Wil where liquor was made and sold. Police raid led to Jacob Varnhs and Ture as proprietor. Officer A R Riwcot testified suspicions grew from long lines of automobiles in front of the premises. Bond forfeited 150 by Andrew Szabo ex grocer and butcher of 459 Kings Highway after he failed to appear for trial on liquor law violation.
Two sunboats from Peking steamed into the harbor at 2 30 PM and opened fire on Fort Amoy The fort returned fire and after about ten minutes the sunboats withdrew to Kolanesa Island near the fort Casualties were reported but damage was light The fort was urged to surrender to the Northern government amid Sun Yat Sen faction influence in south China trade
A fragmented Myrtle Beach diary recounts a large family gathering with a noted wedding. Names of attendees from cities like Philadelphia Hartford and New Haven appear, alongside remarks on summer business outlook and tourist beach activity. The piece mentions a marriage within the group officiated by a reverend, and lists many attendees and cottages by the Babel and Pollyanna names. The report blends social pages with local business sentiment about August prospects and late travel arrivals.
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