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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1923

Page

16

Fire crews save life of Mellor in Norman Street rooming house

Fire engine and truck crews responded to an odor of gas at a Norman Street rooming house last night. They found Charles Mellor unconscious in a bathroom from escaping illuminating gas. He was revived on the porch with first aid and spared a hospital transfer.

Norman ! Street Charlex Mellor Norman #Kreet Alexander S. Mellor Fires Headquarters Amell Gan Mellor A. By Maraulin Ralph Esplenito Commercial Street Dr. Margulis St Vincent's Hospital

Yale Athlete Charlie O'Hearn Arrested for Reckless Driving

Charles M. O'Hearn of Davis Street Brookline Mass a Yale athlete was arrested Saturday night on a charge of reckless driving. He posted $25 for appearance in City Court. O'Hearn returned from New York after playing for Old Ell against Crescent A C of New York. He has played quarterback on the football team hockey and baseball and was elected captain of hockey with acting captaincy of baseball during Captain Eddy's illness.

Charles M. O'Hearn Davis Street Brookline Mass Yale O’hearn New York Old Ell The Crescent A A. C O'Hearn Bulldor Nine Eddy

France to enter talks if Ruhr resistance ends

Paris June 10 Associated Press Premier Poincare's note to the British cabinet urges Britain Belgium and France to demand a halt to Ruhr passive resistance. It states France would pursue reparations talks with allies if Germany complies staying within the January French proposal limits.

Paris Associated Preas Poincare London Great Britain France Belgium Germany Ruhr

State Cop Arrests Speeder In Westport

Speeding along the Boston Post Road led State Policeman Lee Carroll to pursue and arrest Fortune Gees of New York City for reckless driving in Westport. Bonds set at 359 pending arraignment in town court Monday evening. Bert Williams of North Stamford also jailed for truck with improper markers and arraigned the same day.

Westport Boston Post Lee Carroll Fortune Gees New York City Bert Williams North Stamford Carroll

Eight year old dies after swallowing a toy balloon

In Indianapolis on June 10 eight year old Marvy McGinty swallowed a toy balloon while playing. She died minutes later at City Hospital from asphyxia due to strangulation.

Indianapolis Ind Marvy McGinty City Hospital

Fairfield County Roads Urgently Need Attention Says Sherwood

G A Sherwood of the State Automotive Dealers Association urges the new Connecticut commissioner to prioritize Fairfield County roads. He blames state indifference for deplorable highway conditions on routes including the Boston Post Road from New York State line to Bridgeport, urging immediate action by the incoming administration and local voters.

Fairfield County George A. Sherwood State Automotive Dealers Association Mats Rogda Fairfeld County Daciaren Sherwood Connecticut Ynis i Trun Boston Post Road New York State Nne Bridgeport Bennett MacDonald

Governor Urges Men of Character in Assembly

Derby dispatch reports a Special Telegram item where the governor urges voters to oust senators and representatives lacking character. He calls for a state built by people of character, citing the flag’s adoption as a standard set by distinguished men and a woman of character.

Derby Templeton Roosevelt

Edna Merritt dismisses Helm claim as news to her

Edna Merritt rejects Attorney Helm's assertion that Dorothy Merritt was connected to him as news to her. Meanwhile, in Niantic sanitarium Sunshine brings cheer to eight young patients and a weekend spate of local incidents includes a street assault, arrests, and a double somersault motorcycle crash in Devon.

Edna Merritt Helm Dorothy Merritt Howland Sunshine Plus Niantic Sanitarium Ange Bridgeport Git Connecticut Froebel Normal Kindergarten Training School Migs May Marron Atreet Clarlie O' Hearn Yale Ath-Léle

Automobile turns over in Westport three hurt

Special to the Telegram Dan Surreau and William Buckey of Stamford were hospitalized after a car carrying Thomas Zimo of Port Chester overturned on the Boston Post Road near Turkey Hill. Zimo said another car struck his rear but police doubt the claim. No arrests were reported.

Westport Daniel Surreau William Buckey Stamford Norwalk Thomas Zimo Sandstreet Port Chester Boston Post Road Turkey Hill Zimo Jyar

Two French Soldiers Slain in Dortmund

Two French non commissioned officers were killed Saturday night by Germans during a pistol fight in Dortmund. The clash, likely a brawl over a woman, has no political significance per French headquarters and no arrests have been made.

Duesseldorf Associated Press Dortmund

Children Featured in Bridgeport Churches Day of Services

Bridgeport churches hosted a Children’s Day with vast turnout. About 850 were confirmed across two Roman Catholic parishes in Bridgeport and Fairfield. Holy Rosary saw 550 confirmations with 150 adults and 400 children. Conferrals included bishops Moray and Murray, priests from St Charles, St Thomas, Holy Rosary, and St Mary’s. Protestant churches held special Children’s Day sermons and baptisms, with programs at Newfield Episcopal Olivet Congregational and Kings Highway congregations.

Bridgeport Fairfield Men's League of the Sacred Heart of St St. Thomas’ RK. C Mairfield John J. Nilan Diocese of Hartford Holy Rosary Cy Churen John G. Murray Hertford Moray Griffen St. Thomas Semary Hartford Father Gloster St. Charlie's Church McGivagy T. B. Gloster Dennia F. Moray St. Charte’s Church Father Quinlan St. Mary's Church Father Griffen St. Thomas Seminary Angelo DeTora Michael F. Keating Holy Rosary Church Newfield Episcopal Church Olivet Congregational Church Kings Highway Congregational Church Dante) B. Trick

Men to wear feathers on hats in coming winter

Berlin dispatch reports German men will adopt bright plums feathering on hats next season. American importers ship tailions of small colored plumage for masculine headwear, sourced from guinea fowl, chickens, turkeys, and geese.

Berlin United States

Claim of Husband Sparks Will Hearing Over Merritt Estate

Newark attorney John M. Helm claims he is the husband of Dorothy A. Merritt, who died May 3 from injuries after burglars entered her North Avenue home on January 2. The will contest centers on Edna Merritt and Florence Stammell, with Helm noting a divorce matter not finalized.

John ‘Mh. Helm Newark N. J Dorothy A. Merritt North Avenue Tiday Merritt Misa Merrill Paul K. Miller Gould Miss Merritt Helm Milas Merritt Edna Merritt Florence E. Stammell Slaters I. K. Gould New York City Robnert H. Good Gould & Gould Siéking & Rent Merritt Miss Sterritt Potlee

Gangs Clash Leave Man Stabbed and Beaten at Beach and Ferry

Saturday night brawls at Pleasure Beach and a ferry boat left one man severely stabbed and another beaten. Thomas McCarthy of Norman Street was attacked. Samuel Frouge, arrested for assault, faces 23000 bonds. Roy Gregory, involved in prior street fights, may have been harmed and was moved to a private launch for safety. Police seek links between the incidents and gangs.

Thomas McCarthy Roy Gregory Pleasure Beach Henry Street Sia Norman Street Polew Say McCarthy Samuel Frouge North Washington Avenue Frerch Bber Gregory Bridgeport Henry

Pure Democracy Drift Dangerous Says Harbord

Hartford June 1 Major General James G Harbord retired criticizes the slogan of world war days calling It dangerous and claims democracy drift threatens the republic He cites direct primaries blocs and blurred party lines as signs and urges ignoring radical propaganda while Trinity College marks a centennial service and Dr John T McCook is elected trustee with ceremonies to award degrees on campus tomorrow

Hartford James G. Bar Hard Trinity College College France General Harbord United States Harbard John T. McCook Trinity Br. McCook Ambrose Spencer Murray New York Lawson Purdy John M. Brainard Portland

East Side Blaze Triggers Three Alarm Fire Alarm

Three alarms sounded for a West Side blaze on East Side near Shi Boston avenue where boys with matches set fire to rear of houses at Michael Webstock. Loss estimated at 500 dollars and a crowd rushed to the scene. Separately a railroad track fire near Fairfieta avenue viaduct required a chemical company to extinguish a small blaze. Firefighters also spent hours at the Noble avenue dump battling deep seated fires over several days.

Boston Avenue Michael Webstock Fairfieta Avenas

Stamford Man Injured In Cos Cob Motorcycle Crash

Stamford resident Giovanni Retublibano crashed with Edward Farley’s car in Cos Cob while trying to pass several vehicles in a traffic jam. He sustained a broken shoulder blade possible skull fracture and severe scalp lacerations and was taken to Cos Cob Hospital. No arrests were made.

August Landy Andrew Carlo New Haven Devon Rachel Co Oymer Norwalk Harbor Milford Westport Herman H. Peck Newtown Derby Lindstrom Bridgeport Worcester Springfield Waterbury Albany Hal Smith Yankees Alas Hugenen Indians Washington Browns Aldridge Manchester Meadows Danersk Stamford New England Hartford Eutlre G. M. Wheeler Diamond Hil Cos Cob Giovanni Retublibano Pacific Street Edward Farley Greenwich Cos Cob Hospital Retublibano Boston Farley

New Bulgarian government outlines aims after coup

Fear revolution in Bulgaria may embroil Balkans as new administration vows justice and democracy while restoring order. Officials say no bloodshed, ministers announced, many from the Sourgeoisé party, pledging neighborliness and adherence to international obligations. Military mobilization not yet called. cabinet promises constitutional restoration and closer ties with great powers.

Softa Bulgaria Associated Prena Stambouslaky Minilatera Zankoff Hobochevakl Guchkof Matinoff Isag M. Zankoff M. Rouaneff M. Mooff M. Bahochevaki M. Stoentcheff M. Todoromi M. Kazaasoff M. Smilloff Sourgeoisé Party Isastrou Bulkana Stamboultsky Party Wny

Fate of King Remains Unclear Amid Bulgarian Revolt

Paris reports anxiety among officials over Bulgaria's revolution and its Balkans impact. London notes potential civil conflict as agrarian reforms loom. Bulgaria's army and reserve forces seen as decisive. No news on the king, who supporters say remains powerless amid Stamboulsky’s push for reform to keep royal authority.

London Balkan Attil Uphesvaz Estaban Sofia Stamboultsky Mecedoui Garia Turkey Rial Bulgaria Aegean Sea Stambourtsky Boulisky Stamboullaky Desire

Lozade cries for speedy execution in murder case

Eluigo Lozade, a Philippine hhouseran, cried for swift action as he faced arraignment in West Side court for strangling Blossom Martin. He was arrested at Elizabethport after attempting to dump the body into the river. Martin’s mother, Mrs. Harvey Martin of Troy, N Y, arrived claiming her daughter.

New York Eluigo Lozade Philippine Hhouseran West Side Court Blossom Martin Lozade Elizabethport Staten Island Hig Cel Lazady Miss Martin Harvey Martin Troy N. Y

Burglars Escape After Surprise In Eh Street Store

A private watchman found two women rummaging in Powers Electric at 78 Elm Street last night. They fled to Harrison Street and disappeared up Golden Hill Street without stealing. Earlier, burglars smashed a garage lock at 5244 State Street and took two tires from L. R. Taylor’s car at 278 State Street, prompting police notices.

Eh Street Powers’ Electric Supply

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Charles Mellor Engine and Truck CO Charlie O'Hearn Speeder Fairfield County Roads G. A. Sherwood Charles A. Tampleton Derby Lodge of Elks Sterling Theatre Richard H. Sweetman Blao William J.haup Willlam H. Ledge May Bradley Kelsey George Pavidonia Elks Glen Club Ansonia Shelton Helena Cullen Ferry School Gersie Balmicourt Irving School Derbyi Ursuna Shen Franklin School Rodney Curtis Cullen Nilan Hereas Life of Child News 10 Man John T. M’cook East Side Balkans
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