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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1923

Page

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Health Board Blocks Dental Office Furniture Transfer

Proceedings hinge on court ruling over school hygiene work and appropriation. Caldwell says pending decision won’t change rights, only present funding questions. Board of Education may fund hygiene operations if court rules in its favor.

Caldwell Welfare Board of Education First National Bank Education Board Rose FE Mouse Hymiena Dental Office Board of Health Rose E House E. E Cortright Cortright William Hall Coon Willam L. Zepp Health Board Renal McClean Commissioners of Health and Education William M. Maitbie A. Decimon Achoo John Y Caldwell

No Cheek to Cheek Dancing at Normal School Hop

Gay prommers at the Junior Senior Normal School closing hop must keep discreet distance from partners under faculty rules. The dances banned include cheek to cheek fox trot and modern terpatcharann diversiona while the Valentino Dip and the Scandal are disallowed as non progressive steps.

Mother Reunites With Son On Eve Of Death Row Fate

A Boston mother arrives at Staten Island court after sixteen years to find her son, Raymond C. Collins, on trial for murder and facing the electric chair. He breaks down as she sits as a character witness. he had changed his name from Clouthier to Collins and his wife testifies, amid a dramatic reunion.

New York Boston Raymond C. Collins Staten Island Marvel Colling Offvera Collins Ocasal Collings Clouthier Hyw Collins Michael Connor

Ten Appointments To State Police Force Announced

Hartford June 18 Ten appointments to the State Police forces were announced by the State Police commission after a meeting this afternoon. The men named include Edward J. Stephens Arthur J. Joseph Leonard E Comstock William J. Kirschner John A. Davie Edward V. Streaman Harria J Hulburt Melvin and Valentine Captain Hugene Sullivan and Donald J Geddes. They will begin training immediately though not made regular members until July 1 to handle traffic congestion during the peak motoring season.

Hartford State Police Commission Edward J. Stephens Stafford Springs Arthur J. Joseph Norwalk Leonard E Comstock Desex William J. Kirschner Waterford John A. Davie Jewett City Edward V. Streaman Danbury Harria J. Hulburt Farmer, Somera and Melvin

Hold Miramar Inn Owner On Federal Liquor Warrant

Domenico Vertoble proprietor of the Miramar Inn on Westport shore road was taken into custody by Deputy U S Marshal Davis Miller on a federal warrant issued by U S Commissioner Hugh J Lavery charging him with illegal possession and sale of liquor Bonds of 500 were posted for his release pending arraignment before Commissioner Lavery Tuesday at 10 30 A M Authorities said this is the second time Vertomil has faced liquor law violations He was fined 150 by the High Court previously.

Domenico Vertoble Miramar Inn Shore Road Westport U. S Davis Miller Hugh J. Lavery U. 8 Lavery Vertomile

Stamford Man Takes Poison in Despair

Stamford June 18 Special to the Telegram Vito de Carlo thirty one years old married and father of four attempted suicide by taking poison He was rushed to Stamford hospital in a dying condition and not expected to live the night He had been drinking heavily before the act

Stamford Vito de Carlo Stamford Hospital de Vito

Wakeman Won’t Serve Again As Prosecutor for Fairfield

Wakeman declines reappointment as Fairfield prosecutor and will retire July 1. He will remain Probate Judge and focus on real estate and insurance. A Yale Law School graduate, 21 at graduation, he led a long career. married Helen Sturges and has eight children. Local judge praised his preparedness for trial.

Wakeman Fairfield Graut Bacon Wakeman Jonathan Grout Howard N. Wakeman Court of Common Pleas Bra Ca Wakemuar Bia Law School Judge Wakeman Helen Sturges Jie

New Britain mayor seeks test case on clock law

New Britain mayor Angelo Paoneasa proposed a test of the constitutionality of a public clock law requiring standard time. He urged the next Common Council meeting to consider a resolution to initiate a test case. He compared the act to prohibition enforcement and called it foolish legislation.

New Britain Angelo M. Paoneasa Common Council Paonesse

Coroner Probes Death Of Trolley Crash Victim

An inquest into Walter Piaxczik of 174 Ashborne St New Haven and Alexa Lenda of 146 Oak St New Haven, killed after stepping in front of a trolley at State St and Myrtle Ave, heard both had been drinking. Motorman George Lekas said the pedestrians were about 100 feet ahead when he saw them and could not stop. Lenda faces drunkenness charges in city court with bonds set at 100 dollars.

John J. Phelan Walter Piaxczik Ashborne St New Haven Alexa Lenda Oak Street State Street Myrtle Avenue George Lekas Brewster Street Lenda

Largest class gets diplomas in Greenwich

Greenwich June 18 Special to the Telegram Seventy eight students received diplomas tonight at Greenwich High School graduation exercises The class is the largest yet Graduates honored include Catherine Sweeney Ruth Knoff Nellie Soujanen and Lucy Trefry.

Greenwich Greenwich High School Catherine Sweeney Ruth Knoff Nellie Soujanen Lucy Trefry

Stillman Sails Incognito Amid Paris Divorce Drama

New York reports James A. Stillman former National City Bank president was seen in Paris incognito with Mrs Joseph Tabert widow of a former bank vice president. Paris trip follows May disclosures of his split with Flo Leeds and potential French court action for divorce.

New York Paris James A. Stillman National City Bank Joseph Trult Tabert Stillman’s Bank Stillman Flo Leeds Anne Urquhart Stiliman Stiliman Talbert Kentucky Laeda Sanker Jay Ward Reeds Stilbman Mr. Leeds

False Alarm at Bridgeport Bank Sparks Police Rush

Shrieks from a burglar alarm at Bridgeport Trust Company on State and Main drew a dozen police units to the scene at 6 o clock. The disturbance was traced to a janitor's careless contact with the alarm, ending the alert with no crime.

Bridgeport Trust Company State and Main Street

Vassar Graduates Succumb to Cupid at Commencement Week

Poughkeepsie, June 12. Three weddings during commencement week in the Vassar College chapel set a record. Marguerite Elliott of Newport, class of 1914, wed William D. Holdy of Newport today. Janet Balsh of Utica, class of 1924, will marry Lee Jeffreys of Greenwich tomorrow. Lorena Delano of Mineola, class of 1928, wed Moritz Kopperel of New York and Texas yesterday. At the class supper last night fourteen girls pleaded guilty to being engaged.

Poughkesepsie Vassar Collage Mies Marguerite Elliott Newport William D. Holdy Janet Balsh Utiea Lee Jeffreys Greenwich Conn Lorena Delano Mamearoneck Moritz Kopperel New York Texan

Bucketshop duo Fuller and McGee plead guilty in Wall Street probe

New York June 13 Edward M Fuller and William Frank McGee partners in a famed bucketshop collapse admitted bucketing before Judge Nott Their plea followed a likely inquiry into a wide ring tying Fuller & Company to prominent Wall Street figures Fuller may provide information on assets and possible responsible parties in exchange for leniency while McGee seeks to save innocent associates from embarrassment The case risks five year maximum with potential suspended sentence and further testimony expected page two continuation holds details

New York Wall Street Edward M. Fuller William Frank McGee Nott Fuller Harold Coffin Hig Honse E. M. Puller & Company Fuller & Company Puller McGee

Two Vessels Reach Port With Mystery and Tragedy

New York deluge of details reveals the Mary Beatrice of Nassau arriving at quarantine with fifteen Chinese aboard, all well dressed. The ship carried no cargo and the Chinese claim twenty had paid $500 each to a white owner to land them on the American coast. The owner allegedly abandoned them after taking the schooner’s boat, leaving the group adrift as days passed.

New York Mary Beatrice of Nassau Iala Havana

Ladder Truck to Cost $15,250 Sought by Board

The Board of Fire Commissioners recommended a new 75 foot aerial ladder truck costing $15,250 to the Board of Contract and Supply. After examinations of multiple models, they agreed on an American-LaFrance unit with a six cylinder front drive motor and cushion wheels. The price was reduced to $15,000 with $250 for a life net, and delivery is expected in 99 days.

Board of Contract and Supply Board of Fire Commissioners American-La France Daniel E. Johnson Connecticut Company United Iluminating Company Bridgeport Gas Light Company Bridgeport Hydraulic Company

Charge day men in Ohio conduct terrorist methods

W W Slayton head of the association against the prohibition amendment says Ohio prohibition officers use terror tactics. A New Lexington lawyer notes Ferry county warrants abused households mistreated and evidence planted. The statement likens Ohio to the communistic regime in darkest Russia.

Washington Prohibition Ohio Russia W. W. Slayton Association Against Anti-Saloon League

Coroner Mix Finds He Held Probe Out Of His Territory

Coroner Mix disclosed that the inquiry into Mrs. Annie Sheehy's death was conducted outside his Derby jurisdiction, prompting a review by Coroner John J. Phelan of New Haven. Autopsy showed normal vital organs despite bruises, as deputies investigated at the McFarland Sanatorium in Westport and at Derby burial.

Mix New Haven Annie Sheehy William Sheehy Caroline Street Derby McKasland Sanitarium Westport Ber Leve John J Phelan McFarland Sanitation Loomis Phelan Corner Mix Kenneth Wynne Wrays

Big contribution for tuberculosis fund received

A donation of 1468.10, the largest in the fund’s history, was given by Remington Arms Ins employes to the Employers' Tuberculosis Relief Association. Mitchell Derry company workers pledged 25 cents monthly. Two months’ contributions totaled 1870.13 with expenditures 1050.68, leaving 11230.68 in the treasury. Five new factories joined, including Locke Steel Chain and Heppenatal Forge.

Fitz Ning Remington Arms Company Ins Board of Managers Mitchell Derry Company Locke Steel Chain Company Heppenatall Forge Company la Resseta Corset Company Cluett-Perbody Company Bridgeport Mate! Goods Company

Amicable settlement in London Soviet dispute announced

Leonid Krasain after an interview with Lord Curzon announced the whole matter under discussion had been amicably settled. Communications would be sent to Sroncow expressing anti faction over the Soviet note in the dispute over propaganda in Asia and related issues.

London Leonid Krasain Lord Curzon Sroncow Asia

Flag Day Observances Planned Across Bridgeport For 146th Birth Anniversary

Flag day events will honor the 146th anniversary of the Stars and Stripes with a Seaside Park program directed by the Municipal Patriotic Society. The day includes the Governor's proclamation, school readings, songs, and speeches. Bridgeport Order of Elks hosts a nighttime program at Hirth School with Rev Francis A. Kelley and Rev Hal T. Kearns delivering addresses and tributes. Samuel Reich to read the flag record and Judge John H. Lagat to speak from Norwalk.

Seaside Park Bridgeport Stars and Stripes Beaside Park Municipal Patriotic Society Bridgeport Order of Elia Francis A. Kelley Grovernville, NY The American Legion Hal T Kearns Elks Samuel Reich John H. Lagat Norwalk

German Reformed Church Free of Debt Declared

Rev H G Wiemer announced the Evangelical Reformed church in this city is debt free after settling a $6,000 mortgage. The report highlighted repairs to the parsonage and church, and noted a successful year with no debt. Henry Brunner, son of the late Rev Brunner, seeks ordination in the conference after seminary at Plymouth Wisconsin.

Evangelical Reformed Church H. G. Wiemer New York East Wiemer Henry Brunner Brunner Reformed Church Wilemer Plymouth Wisconsin

Stamford Home Targeted by Bold Key Thieves

In Stamford on June 13 a daylight break reported by police saw thieves enter the home of Mrs. George Graulich at 161 Myrtle Avenue, taking jewelry and minor valuables in the fourth such daylight theft in the area.

Samford George Graulich Myrtle Avenue

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