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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1923

Page

2

Fight Challenge Echoes Through City Hall Session

New York June 19 The Light Challenge erupted as Alderman Bruce Falconer was ejected after calling Alderman Hulbert a coward prompting a threat of fisticuffs. Mayor Hy ton and Comptroller Craig exchanged sharp taunts but no violence occurred. The session ended with a resolution endorsing holding the next Democratic National convention in New York.

New York City Hall Murray Hulbert Board of Aldermen Bruce Falconer Hyton Craig Columbia University Falconer Hylan Muibert Ukewlee Halbers Hulbert

Division Chief to Be Guest of Bartlett Camp

Norman Buckingham of Milford division commander of the Mons of Veterans and Mrs M A Pulver of this city department president of the Daughters of Veterans will be guests of the Franklin Bartlett Camp S of tomorrow night at headquarters Aust Broad street Members of Elias Howe Jr post GA F and the Angeline 41 Tent Daughters of Veterans will also be present A class initiation will be part of the evening’s program followed by refreshments exchanged.

Sherman to File Appeal in Ward Case Ruling

Albany report states Sherman intends to appeal to offset the Ward case ruling. The action aims to offset dispositions in a matter opening in Westchester County next Monday. The attorney said the appeal will not affect Grd Tate’s involvement in the case.

Sherman Ward Albany Pinto Myr Py Westchester Country

Heat spreads rails and wrecks train near Honesdale

Spreading rails due to heat caused the wreck of a large passenger train on the Delaware and Hudson line at Prempton near here. One passenger, identified as 4, was killed and two firemen were seriously injured. Fireman James McDonald of Lackawanna was badly burned while filling in for the regular fireman.

Philaddelphia Honesdale Delaware & Hanson Railroad Prempton Tein & Hospital Janie McDonald Tailbendale

Defies Dry Navy Lands Fifty Thousand Dollar Liquor Cargo

Coast guards seized a Bevara type vessel after a chase near Atlantic duty. A sizable liquor cargo valued around $50,000 was intercepted, with authorities pursuing the vessel to the inland waters before capture.

Atlantic Tyler Valund &i

Engineers Club to Travel To New Haven in Four Yachts

More than 240 engineers from this city will attend the first annual outing of the Bridgeport Engineers Club at the New Haven Yacht Club Sunday afternoon. Plans call for a 1 PM start from the Pootatuck Yacht Club with autos and yachts used for transport. Boats at the event include the Brand by Captain Frank Cogill, Fotlawern fj captained by Thomas, Salute nd captained by Hammond Mayo, and Virgils captained by Mayo. Arrival in New Haven is expected at 3:30 PM with field sports beginning at 3 PM on the club grounds, followed by dinner and an 8 PM return. The committee chairmen are Frank Cogill general, E. Mayo marine, B. B. Crock athletic, Sidney Visher reception, A. R. Parker secretary, A. Hannibal treasurer, and Charles Schmelx.

Bridgeport Engineers Club New Haven Pootatuck Tylll Frank Cogill Vrind Warry Harris Fotlawern Fj Canttin Thomas Hainand Mayo Huren Yacht Club Frank Cogil

Etna Eruption Forces Mass Exodus From Villages

The eruption of Mount Etna drives villagers from homes toward safety as lava flows threaten forests and towns. Priests and monks aid refugees in shelters built within convents, while residents evacuate toward Riposto and the seaside. Airplanes assist military relief efforts.

Cattigilone Atys Etna Messina Taormina Java Giarrek Riposte Visable Peaples

Lion Cub Attacks Peggy Davis Actress in New York

A chaotic scene near Grand Central involved a lion cub attack on motion picture actress Peggy Davis. Police and bystanders intervened as the animal escaped confinement, with aides and a chauffeur helping to control the situation and evacuate nearby onlookers.

Peggy Davis New York Pesey Av Ocule Coday Praspe Grand Central Palane

Anglo American Debt Agreement Signed

Washington June 19 The Anglo American debt agreement providing for wartime loans of 4.6 billion dollars to the United States by Great Britain began via life of sixty two years. Formal exchange of instruments occurred between the treasury and the British embassy, with Sir Auckland Gr Disabled? Graces taking part and an acceptance by Secretary of the Treasury.

Washington Great Britain

Obituary notices from Bridgeport area 1923 deaths

Multiple death notices list individuals such as Mary Didgiou 38, Michael Faden 54, Andrew W. Gorham 50, Sarah Bradslee Hoeninghaus 53, John Neuwiem 68, Junius Ward 23, Mathilda Wrangen 71, Mortia G. Brench 42, Carl Sherman Tath 27, and other locals. Dates June 1923, with funeral times, addresses, church services, and interment locations at Mount Grove Cemetery, St Michael's Cemetery, Park Cemetery, Union Cemetery, and local parish churches. Interments follow private or family convenience as noted.

Dipvivku Mary Louie Didgiou Mountain Grove Saint Stephen's Church Palco Michael Faden Bridgeport M. J. Cousins James Street St. Augustines Haven St. Michael's Cemetery Gora Conn Dune Andrew W. Gorham Charles B. Davin Long Brook Avenue Stratford Union Cemetery Derby Paners Cony Hoeninghaus Thin Eliy Sarah Brardslee Flosninghaus Sidney Burr Leardslee Aerylee Neuwiem John Neuwiem Lindley Street Mabel Pennington Kairfield Oak Lawn Wrangen Mathilda Ife Giatay Wilrein Noa Myroe Ave Read Memorial Pemeing Wel Vrank Police and Son State St J BP Mountab Morntia G. Brench Srypford Avenue Park John Street St. Augustine's Otehock Unuri St. Patrick's Cemetery Haritert, Cann

Trotzky Pleads for Big Russian Aircraft Force

Leon Trotsky addressed the All Russian Congress of Metal Workers in Moscow, urging a major expansion of aviation and military industrial output. He warned Britain and France and hinted at Russo-French rapprochement, calling for more planes and a detachment of airpower to deter coups and support anti bourgeois actions.

Moscow Mugland Leon Trotsky Congress of Metal Worke Bulgaria Persia Iran M. Trotaky England and Mary Russia Britain Senat Larit Carson England Ruhr France Lord Curcon Trotzky Treheh Petit Bourgeois Rad Franch Fercks

Meetings Tonight in Various Lodges and Organizations

Notices urge members to inform the Fraternal Telegram in writing if meeting times or places change. Several groups listed include Hatter's Nots, Gy 1087 Broad Street, Chart Lodge, Hereford Avenue, Masonic Temple, American Legion, Pioneer Camp, Patrintie Order, and Tolay Star ledge.

Birthday party held for Edith Fabio at Manhattan Avenue

A birthday party for five was hosted by Edith Fabio of 57 Manhattan avenue yesterday afternoon and evening. Festivities included games and dancing with refreshments. Attendees included David McBonale, Richard Borg, Gareth Firteal, Natalie Dello, Josephine Metta, Charles Fitzpatrick, Holly Cronk, Rady McKenzie, Helen Mareey, Ian Davis, Stanley Day Ton Berg, Artioy Cronk Jr, Morris Boes.

Wdith Fahic Manhattan Avenue

No Winner Named in Yale Prize Song Contest

A Yale prize song contest ends without a winner after 162 entrants failed to meet the prize requirements. The award of $1000 is to be announced later with terms to be defined, opening after commencement at Mew Tavern.

Mew Tavern Dune

Rum smugglers defeat L. I. Police

Reports detail a gunfire exchange as rum runners clash with deputies near a Long Island home. Runners load stock and flee toward New York via convoy, while arrests follow for Sullivan law violations. Police vows to curb bootlegging grow amid political pressure and State Prohibition repeal impact.

Divert Head William Martin Claringe Suambs Ernest Martin Ihe Jobi Greenport Baldwin Edward W. Prowden Proden John Tietlow Frans Jonas Adrian Klein Brooklyn United States Walstead Long Road Biggs Long Island New York

Bankrupt Broker Switches To Selling Hot Dogs In Court

New York July 11 The former broker, Joka MacMasters, linked to ROH MacMasters & Co, which collapsed for 2 million, was indicted on five counts for trading with customers accounts. He appeared voluntarily in court for arraignment, held on $10,000 bail with plea set for June 27.

New York Joka ROH MacMasters & “ Company Werest

Chief Moran Heads Hartford Fire Chiefs Convention

Hartford fire department leaders convene with Chief John C Moran chairing. A public motor tour of city sights follows an Armory display of apparatus. The evening hosts guests at Polls theatre for The Chief's Night with vaudeville acts. Plans include a mammoth sheep run at The Farm in Black Rock tomorrow. Harvey Hubbell band and Manufacturers' Chorus perform. Five event sports include a 109 yard dash and hose laying contests.

Initlae John C. Moran Hartford Polls Theatre James F. McLarthy Johnscwm Black Tork Chief Johnson Wiliam Behrerns Jr Harvey Hubbel

Bridgeport salesman seeks opportunity at Hotel Lorraine

An advertisement calls for a gritty Bridgeport businessman capable of seizing opportunity and earning about $5,000 annually despite poor conditions. The notice invites the livest man in Bridgeport to contact Mr. Smith at the Hotel Lorraine.

Bridgeport Mr. Smith Lorraine

Park Head to Speak at Putney Chapel Address

Park Head will deliver an address at Putney Chapel Stratford tomorrow night at 8:30. The Ninth District Civic Association hosts the event with Wehry Cifte, Bridgeport official, speaking on Trees and Shrubs.

Park Head Putney Chapel Bridgeport

Fire crews answer two rubbish pile blazes in Wylie

Two still alarms were sounded yesterday in Wylie for rubbish pile fires on Holland avenue near Margie avenue and on Tari road avenue at Wardinstead. No damage occurred.

Holland Avenue Margie? Avenue Tairoad Avenue Wardinstead

Rice Rupture Method Demonstrations at Lorraine Hotel

Advertises free demonstrations of the Rice Non-Surgical Stinture rupture treatment by Mr and Mrs G C Reid and W S Rice at the Lorraine Hotel Bridgeport Cann June 22 and 23. Promises personal attention and no charge unless patient chooses the method. Claims safety painless results and liberation from trusses with no faith required.

G. C. Reid W. S. Rice Adams Lorraine Hotel Bridgeport Cann

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