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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1923

Page

2

Million Volumes Borrowed From Library In Year

A school year report highlights a city library program that increased student use. Pupils from fifth to eighth grades visited the main library or branches for librarian guided instruction. Branch talks extended to factories and civic groups, aided by a traveling library vehicle promoting circulation.

Vesa Stiborn Wits Muring Lear Witsia Alge Ani Retyreyjey Bovka

Community notices and obits surface in Bridgeport Telegram

District meetings noted tonight across local lodges and councils including Freemasons and Daughters of Pocahontas with time changes notated. Cards of thanks express gratitude for sympathy after a death and a June anniversary Mass is announced for Francis Breeg at St Augustine's.

Francis J. Breeg Augustine's Isha

Fragmented obituary notice with unclear names and dates

An unclear obituary fragment mentions a deceased person and funeral arrangements. The readable text references friends, a Thursday date, and locations in vague form, but key names, places, and specifics are missing or garbled.

Sr Ivateh Sient Svediesuge Sis Crsit Tessey Pavey

Motorist in wild chase with police ends in arrest

A motorist, found at the wheel at William Acreel Dump, was taken to Traffic HQ, released, then collided with a car on Stratford Avenue, losing a wheel. He fled, was reportedly stopped later, arrested after a search, license suspended, and faces charges of failing to stop, reckless driving, and running a standing streetcar as court time nears.

William Acreel Steatford Avenue Stratford Avenue Kossuth Steet Enist Olah Senaltreek Jess

Bulgarian Rebels Face New Challenge in Sofia Crisis

Washington dispatches report Bulgaria sees two minor counter revolutions crushed and stability restored after a meeting of party representatives in Sofia. Strmboullaky and Imater named in negotiations as king seeks time to decide. Officials say conditions in Bulgaria are quiet again.

Strmboullaky &Imater Daurs Sofia Witch Stamboulisky Washington Todey Bulgaria

Three Injured In Jumbo Car Crash At Plawes Garage

Eyewitnesses describe a crossover tram car leaping from tracks, smashing through a window, and striking a bystander. A driver was knocked unconscious, bleeding, and carried to a hospital after helpers moved him into an automobile for urgent transport.

Fixed price contracts held illegal in Kansas

The article reports on the legality challenge to fixed price contracts in Kansas. It references figures Kau, Tene and mentions systemic issues in business practices, including alleged exclusive agency terms and disputes over contract validity.

Kansas

Historic Elms Hotel to Close Its Portals

Historic Elms Hotel announces closure as operations wind down. Local officials warn of potential sale and redevelopment while notifying patrons and staff of final service dates and transition plans.

Elms

Bad Roads Detriment to Connecticut Industries and Farms

Car makers and farmers blame poor highways for economic harm in Fairfield County and across Connecticut. Bridgeport Brass President Carl Dietz warns the Bridgeport to New York route bottlenecks commerce and risks of auto damage. Fairfield County dealers and local leaders urge road upgrades to support farmers, merchants, and travelers.

Connecticut New England Carl F. Dietz Bridgeport Brass Company Givne Bridgeport New York Bridgepore Automobile Ceaters Association Muerkela Cornwall Dhesa Fairfield County Albert W. Smith Tgbway Department Hig Joseph Armstrong Westport

Pack Pedlars of Yesteryear Turned Store Owners Today

A sprawling reminiscence traces the pack peddler trade from early Indiana and Kentucky to the Ohio River era. It recalls chalked clocks and chromo lithographs, and how pushy salesmen charmed farmers into buying belts, linens, jewelry, and patterns. The piece highlights enduring traits of the Yankee pedlar, his wagon, and his iron persistence amid rural commerce.

Rip van Winkle Falling Waters Anwk Yanies Indiana Bac Atlantic Alleghanies Ohio River Wrest Uine

May Compromise Ship Liquor Issue

Washington June 12 The United States government is understood to be willing to permit foreign vessels to bring liquor into American ports provided an international agreement is reached to extend the search and seizure regime to twelve miles.

Washington United States

Community notices and upcoming events in Yonkers area

The Ladies of Charity meeting is omitted due to a reception for members and graduates with Rev. RS Russell speaking and a student choir performance. Other items note Black Rock PTA officers election, a marriage announcement for Mabel Elizabeth Magrady Morgan, Ellis Mowe School PTA meeting, Mary Silliman DAR Play Day invitation, Red Mogen David meeting, Jane Holden’s farewell party, Myra Molden’s trip to England, and Newfield PTA gathering with entertainment.

Ladies of Charity St. Vincent de Paul RS. Russell C. M Magrady Mabel Elinabeth Charles Dauniel Morgan Morgan WS Courtland Street Dace

Warsaw Plans Demolition Of Wrecked City Church

June 11 report from Warsaw notes the planned razing of a war damaged church as authorities expect demolition to clear the site. The piece references occupation era events and shifting control, with emphasis on postwar reconstruction fears and political maneuvers shaping the project.

Sleep On Bananas To Ripen Fruit

Nine teenage stowaways aboard the Norwegian freighter Sama told Ellis Island officials they ripened green bananas by drinking planter’s rum and sleeping on the fruit. Heat from the process allegedly intensified the bananas’ flavor within about twenty four hours before their deportation.

New York Sama Ellis Island

Ansonia Obituary and Local Notes Highlight Community Events

Mary Ann Cottrell widow of Walter Cottrell of Jackson died at her home after a lingering illness aged 68. She lived in Ansonia 34 years and is survived by husband, daughter Mrs B W Steeves, and son Wallace Cottrell. Funeral tomorrow with Pine Grove interment. Also noted were weddings Miss Mary Smith of Howe Avenue and John Mudry, plus a Ladies Auxiliary meeting, a card party, and a whist event at the Church of the Assumption with planned attendance.

Anbonsi Mary Ann Cottrell Walter Cottrell Jackson England Cra B. W. Steeves Wallace Cottrell Derby Mra Walter Kelly John Kerwin Tomerrouw Children of Mary Church of the Assumption Moses Cotter Jane King Anna Rowley Eileen Anna Salta Bridget Geughan Helen Scully Josephine Murphy Catherine Hennessy Mary McEvoy

British Stand Pat Against Military Ruhr Occupation

London reports a British note urging France to drop military measures in the Ruhr and seek an allied conference including Germany. The aim is amnesty to end passive resistance and abandon occupation, with Washington potentially urged to mediate if needed.

London Ramhuror Fran Press Bellaved Chat Britten Efforda Envira Thurass Ruhr England Branse Bel- Blut Germiney Premier Poincare Germany Washington

French Occupation Units Enforce Night Traffic Curfew

In Gelsenkirchen and Dortmund three French colonels killed recently prompt French authorities to crack down. Authorities restrict street traffic after nine pm and a French patrol fires on two German groups as warnings are ignored, wounding six Germans who die of their wounds.

Duesseldore Associated Prees Coldfnre Gelseniitchen Dortmund cCwo

Queen Victoria of Sweden funds women rest cure on Aland

Queen Victoria of Sweden uses a 45000 gift from her sixtieth birthday to establish a rest cure for women. She purchased three houses on Aland island in the Baltic near Solliden to host vacations for needy Swedish women. The project includes rooms dining and an assembly hall, leveraging the island as a health and pleasure resort amidst historic Horghalm ruins.

Stockholm Associated Preas Queen Victoria Sweden Sland Aland Baltic Solliden Horghalm Vast Dili

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