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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1923

Page

2

Zoning Bill Push Faces House Hurdles In Hartford Circuit

Republican state organization pressed to back a zoning bill authorizing cities Bridgeport Norwalk Waterbury Stamford Greenwich Enfield West Hartford to appoint zoning commissions and boards of adjustment. The measure seeks to define districts building heights and lot use with public hearings hearings protections and appeals procedures to curb urban crowding and unsafe conditions.

Bridges sPort Charsman Robert Smith Manchester Bridgeport Norwalk Waterbury Stamford Fairfield Greenwich West Hartford Stanford People General Telegram Town of City of Enfield Aach Alteast Uch Board of Adjustment

Senate Concurrence on Forfeited Crisis and Connecticut Redistricting

The Hartford Senate, May 31, concurred with restoring forfeited assets by Johnny Carroll of Trousten Texas, now linked to a case of white slavery. It also approved the reciprocity between states and succession taxes, sending the bill to the House. A proposed six district plan was moved to the 1925 Assembly. The chamber rejected a broad vehicle tax bill after objections over auto liability in unauthorized use. Warnings over prohibition politics colored the session as drys pressed for clearer alignment with the Governor’s stance and wets mobilized to seek fair rules and seating access in the assembly chamber.

Hartford Senate Johnny Carroll Trousten Tex Mesers Sussman MacDonald New Haven House Bowers Alung Sesson Connecticut Congress Assembly Brooks Gill Szmmus Woodruff League of Worgen Prohibition Willa St. Andersen Tie Cap

Representation Bill Held Over by Hartford Committee

Hartford May 31 The Committee on Sengiaria and Congressional district today advised that the bill concerning Congressional representation should be held over until the next General Assembly. The bill provides for six representatives and designates areas for election. Sulphur is used by the train Joadi Tov festilizing alfalfa fields in Oregon. Bonanss are immunity strom insect attacks.

Hartford Joadi Tov Oregon

New Education Bill Spurs House Action and Appointments

The legislature approved a bill altering public education laws and creating a five member commission. Governor Templeton would appoint none, as the House amends to name Herman Gibbs and Chaories Bakewell along with several representatives and a clerk as members. The Senate added Frederick Wolcott and Ch Warren to the commission.

Haltiory Goverick Templeton House Herman J. Gibbs Norwich Chaories 1. Bakewell New Haven Sale George R. Sturges Woodbury Helen Lewis Eeree Republicans Frank Fenton Willimantic Alfred ¢ Baldwin Derby

Divorces Arrive From Cruelty and Desertion Across Town

A string of divorce petitions cites cruelty, intemperance, and desertion in marriages. Names include Helen Bruneau Dandenell v Jos Dandenell, Mary Coppola v Tory Coppola seeking alimony and custody, Elizabeth Underhill v Alfred Underhill claiming desertion in 1978, Jennie Prince v Edward Prince seeking custody, Katherine Englehardt v Christian Englehardt with one child, Aury Healy v Robert Healy alleging minority marriage, Ella Jensen Dick v Edward Dick with three children, Ida M Dugdale v Richard Dugdale for cruelty and intemperance, Clara Georgson v crush, and Carrie Little v Henry Little among others.

Bekessi Helen Bruneau Dandenell Jos Dandenell Mir Viel Gelobear Tory Coppola Mary Coppola Lorwalk Coppola Elizabeth Brown Cuterhill Alfred C. Underhill Danbury Bra Underhil Underhill Jennie Prince Edward Prince Norvali Prince Richard Dugdale Alleres Intenperance Allez Clara Uus- Peitlon Géorgson Qmade Rice Anca Kellar Keller Mhaim Carrie It Gordon Henry Little Little

Highway funding sparks debate on state share and funds

Senators Brooks and Trumbull argued over a proposed state share of about 250000 to 1000000 for highway work. The discussion centered on financing, proposing using the general highway fund or delaying action until the next General Assembly. The Warehouse Paint bridge bill passed the Senate under suspension but faced trouble in the House.

John N. Brooks Torringlin General Highway Fund General Assembly Trumbull Senate

Putney Named State Dry Chief After Many Declined the Job

Washington announced Franti Putney of Milford was chosen as prohibition enforcement director for Connecticut. The GOP faced a rare dilemma finding a suitable Republican to accept the post after Harry J. Mackenzie resigned to become state labor commissioner, with several rejected candidates including Clarence G. Willard of New Haven.

GO. P Mackenzie Clarence G. Wilard New Haven Repubilcan Connecticut Legislative Bulletin Pomex Cruilfort Mackensie Reagona Lee

Maxfield Parrish the painter as amateur machinist

An long piece reports Maxfield Parrish the famed painter living in New Hampshire runs a fully equipped machine shop under his studio with partner George Ruggles. The article describes his view that machinery enhances art not hinders it, noting his life, neighbors, and belief that mechanical work supports creativity and leisure times for invention and music.

Perrigh Cornish N.el Boston Charles Merrill Boston Globe Henry Ford Merril Gerson Mr. Tarvis Maxted Parrish Mr. Mervill Niger New Hampshire Atv Parrish Iron Age Blaxfield Parrish Sik Maxfield Parrish St. Ascutney Tristies Thy Hash Ft Jsizh Ruggles Iasidie Ruggles George Ruggies Maxfield Parrish and Air Hfeld Dartish Ango Ruggles Mr. Ruggles Gala Strand Louis Shipman Life Winston Iti Churchill Whistler Saugus River Claremont Charles Dana Gibson Irving Wips Connéstieut Maxfield Parrixa Mr. Alerris Connecticut River Chippendale Eastlake Adams Br. Parrishman Partish Mechai Mrr. Parrish

Senate Debates Pollution Law Amendments and Conference

The Senate restored its original anti pollution action then moved to a conference with the House. Senators Brooks Buckley Wheeler Hil and others discussed compromise options while Booster motion and committee of conference were debated. The Beckley amendment restored names to the pollution commission and gave the state water commission power to seek injunctions to enforce orders.

Arthur BE Sita Waterbury Senate Frank WW. Wilder Bia John N. He Oetes Torrington Wallace R. Pierson Cromwell Johan. F. Ash Pomfret Therm Ella Brooka Ike Seuster Hill Elis House Brooks Wheeler Buckley Buckie Buckey Lafayette B. Mendel Yale Frederick C. Wolfcott Norfolk Fish Land Game Commission Allen Moore New Britain Sohn Ar. Moore Haye Beckley State Water Commission Withhin

Hartford House passes Medical Board bill with advisory six

The Hartford House after long debate approved a Medical Board bill creating a six member advisory panel from state medical schools with appointees by the Lieutenant Governor the Secretary of the Senate and the Speaker. Amendments limited the commission and altered gubernatorial powers as the session proceeded.

Solons Indifferent On Collective Bargaining Hearing Closed

Hartford May 31 The Federal relations committee held a brief hearing on Wisconsin’s memorial seeking a constitutional amendment to guarantee workers the right to form unions and bargain collectively. No one testified, the session adjourned with no report to the legislature. Wisconsin was informed of the receipt and action.

Hartford Federal Relations Committee Wisconsin’ Senate Templeton Wisconsin Congress United States Wisconsin Senate

Governor appoints Dr Stephen Maher for tuberculosis work

The General Assembly has passed appropriations for state sanatoria improvements including a new infirmary at the Sea side sanatorium in Hast Lyme to treat bone tuberculosis in children. An additional $25,000 would condemn land owned by Anson J. McCook’s family for adjoining property, with the tuberculosis commission expected to receive all its appropriation bills signed.

General Assembly Hast Lyme Anson ‘J. McCook Tuberculosis Commission

Doors of Seaside Club Closed No Ceremony Held

The Seaside club in Walrdett county ends its existence with no ceremony. The building and furniture, valued at 60 000 dollars, await disposition by committee members Raymond L. French and D. Fairchild Wheeler. Bridgeport loses a social organization incorporated in 1889.

Bridgeport Walrdett Raymondl. French D. Fairchild Wheeler

Leaning Tower of Ree Stuns Cherokee Its Tilt Tops Pisa

In Cherokee Ind a massive hollow tile tower nicknamed the Leaning Tower of Ree leans at a sharper angle than Pisa after reportedly being loaded with alfatta. The structure towers over the town, drawing curious visitors and local chatter.

Cherokee Ind Idmours Pisa

Opportunity to go in Business for YOURSELF

Advertisement invites interested individuals to join a longstanding firm with 44 years of operation and prestige. Seeks a store manager partner with proven experience and a discretionary investment, details available from Depe K G at 1001-1002 No 37 Taree 9th St New York City.

Tate Rowmalt Brieee Serica Cerca Pour Sieporal Hie Ed- Depe K. G Taree 9Th St New York City

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