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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1923
Page
5
Mayor Fred Atwater received a letter from William T. Walton of a restaurant seeking help to locate relatives of John Campbell an aged resident of the city. Campbell is said to be in feeble health due to advanced age and a request to find family is made.
A ten year old boy identified as Stanley from New York was reported missing yesterday after a freight incident. His body was recovered today from the Lust river, according to local reports.
A fragment reports another smiling girl involved in a Chicago hold up. Details are incomplete with names and locations unclear, but the incident echoes prior street crime patterns.
The first annual gathering showcased a revived drive to expand Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce membership and influence. Leaders including Woods, Hawley, and Meade outlined goals to attract a stronger business base, with plans for noon meetings and a public portrait session to boost visibility and support.
New York reports a Speeckel commission probe into We Ble WHE deal with the Hudson Coal Company amid Massachusetts measures after passage of a price cut bill. Legislation aims to curb substandard fuel denotation, prompting operators to threaten shipment refusals to Massachusetts as August approaches.
A temporary injunction issued by Judge John C. Himibries barred K K Leader from sharing secrets related to the Rhadgms faction at Ka Kfax. The order, filed late yesterday, restrains Wil Hameseph Simmons and others from disclosing or moving the organization’s private information amid ongoing factional tensions. The petition and arguments were presented by Stan Faelion and representatives of the group, with Imperial Wizard Eredits Pores among those noted courtside.
About 390 executives from the Silver company will attend the annual outing at Pass Till this afternoon. George H. Wilcox, president, will head the event with George J. P. Yeaman acting as toastmaster at 1:30 p.m. Companies represented include Harbour Silver, Meriden Derby, Norwich Cutlery, Waterbury Simpson, Wallingford Wilcox Silverplate, and Meriden Wilcox & Tiverton among others.
A Milford charter bill was signed by Governor Tempieron and will take effect after a special referendum set for Monday August 6. Public meetings across Milford in July will inform electors and taxpayers about the charter provisions and tax implications.
June 22 United States District Court reverses prior ruling in Rhode Island and orders the release of Roland L. Pothier who was charged with the death of Major Cronk at Camp Lewis Washington. The court finds that the authorities had not acquired jurisdiction at the time of the death.
Reported to police yesterday morning by Warden Hall, dogs in the Brooklawn section have died from poison. Investigations continue to identify the source and determine if a person is responsible for the deaths.
Fragmentary notice reports an 18 year old youth hanged in California state prison at Quenten Galt. The brief mentions June Laverings and a case of murder with unclear details and penitent actions. The source is garbled but centers on a fatal execution and the status as the youngest prisoner to face such a punishment in the region.
London June 22 Associated Press reports contrast rumors of worsening condition with a statement from a family inquirer at the ex-prime minister's home that there is no new cause for concern. The inquirer says the ex-premier is resting calmly and progressing as before.
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