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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1923

Page

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Doolan Named Western Division Dry Squad Chief

State Prohibition Director Frank T. Putney announces Edward B. Doolan of New Haven will head the Western Division of the state prohibition squad. Doolan’s appointment, passed by the U S Treasury and Internal Revenue, becomes effective July 1, replacing James J. Fowler who resigns to join Harry E. Mackenzey’s staff. Anthony Manson likely fills the Connecticut vacancy.

Prohibition Frank T. Patnes Guilford Edward B. Doolan Western Division Prohibition Squad U. & Treasury Department Comminsaioner Internal Revenue D. H.blair Washington, D. C Doolans James J. Fowler Harry E. Mackenzey Bethel Dorian Anthony Manson Federal Prohibition Department Connecticut Putney Deolan

Ward cablegrams turned over by court ruling

Supreme court decision allows inspection of a series of cablegrams tied to Walter S. Ward. Attorney General Sherman seeks to bolster a criminal case for Ward, linked to the slaying of Clarence Peters. Ward’s counsel argued privilege and contended the messages were not his. Cable firms argued the messages were not sent or received by Ward.

White Plains Sherman Water S. Ward Clarence Peters Haverhill Slass Supreme Court Ward Justice Warner Iadar Walter S. Ward

Banquet Without Speeches At Druggists' Convention

A speechless banquet during the State Druggists' Association gathering last night at the Stratfield ballroom featured Gertrude Crosby of the Metropolitan Opera House delivering songs and readings, with the Gloria Quartet and a jazz band providing entertainment for dancing afterwards. Ernest L. Gyde of Waterbury announced his nominating committee would meet at 9 this morning to name officers for the year. Side Lights on the Banquet reports lighthearted anecdotes from attendees.

Stratfield Gertrude Crosby Gloria Quartett Jags Musle Ernest L. Gyde Waterbury Connecticut Thermoceutical Association Migs Gertrude Crosby

Illumination Company Management Scored by Fairfield Residents

Fairfield residents at a Fairfield Luncheon club meeting criticized the Bridgeport office management of the United Illuminating Company as impertinent and pig headed. Dr. William H. Donaldson cited a recent incident where workers cut wires at a parish house, prompting public censure and calls for accountability from local figures including Deacon Wakeman and Charles A. Paul, the company manager.

Fairfield First Church of Christ Corporation Bridgeport Muminating Pequot Inn Southport Public Service Corporation William H. Donaldson Rawlinson LaCrosse Donaldson United Illuminating Company United Iluminating Company Wakeman Deacon Bacon Wakeman Charles A. Paul Paul Deacon Wehkeman United Dominating Company You Ike

Waiter Demands Bread Sliced, Fight At Stratfield Hotel

Theodore Giambazi, a waiter, argued with cook Harry Abramates over who should slice bread at the Stratfield during lunch. A knife allegedly struck Abramates in the eye, the cook was lightly wounded, and Giambazi was jailed on assault charges with bonds set at 569 dollars. Giambazi claimed he went to the bakeshop for bread slices, as a dispute over kitchen roles escalated into violence.

Theodore Giambazi Lesbia Street Giambazi Stratfield Harry Abramates Barnum Avenue Taxen

Darien Fair Off Because of Ku Klux Event

Darien June 28 Special to the Telegram General Hodges world war division leader called off the proposed Way Side Fair to be run by five local churches for their joint benefit. The withdrawal came after Rev J J McGuane pastor of St Johns Roman Catholic church opposed the friendliness shown to the Ku Klux Klan by Rev J W Morgan Methodist pastor. McGuane was treasurer of the committee. he withdrew after Morgan refused to deny ties to the organization which recently entered his church and displayed an American flag. Hodges said the offense to the church destroyed the community spirit.

Darien H. H. Hodges J. J. McGuane St. John's J. W. Morgan Father McGuane Dr. Morgan General Hodges

Tragedy on Quinnipiac River Tolls Two Children

In New Haven on June 26 two children died trapped by flames aboard an old gasoline tugboat named Avalynne owned by HH Co Rowe Oyster Co after a boat fire on the Quinnipiac River. Firemen fought the blaze as attempts to rescue failed and the cause was suspected cigarette or match ignition in the hold. The boat was badly damaged and beached as rescuers reached the scene.

New Haven Quinnipiac River Georgianna Turberti William Purbert William Gerrick Helen Bnal Avalynne Hh, Co Rowe Oyster Company

Regulations on narcotics and liquor attacked at 47th convention

Eugene Brockmeyer counsel for the National Association of Retail Druggists condemned federal drug and liquor regulations at the 47th Connecticut pharmaceutical association convention. He accused the prohibition commissioner of reducing medicinal whiskey allowances and failing to enforce laws, urging druggists to back a Democratic president for better enforcement.

Warren G. Harding National Prohibition Commissioner Stratfield Hotel Byugene &. Brockroeger Washington, D. C National Association of Retail Druggists Connecticut Ipharmaceutical Association Brockmeyer Curtis P. Gladding Hartford Brockmayer Ruggisia Harding

65 Cents Loot in Three Burglaries

A daylight burglar jimmied a front door at 9b Park Avenue and looted James Brennan's apartment, taking 65 cents and a few small items. Byron Dixon at 169 Laurel Avenue reported 15 cents in cash and a watch stolen, with entry via a forced door. An attempt at Hawsey House, 90 Washington Avenue, was foiled when a young man was deterred by residents.

Park Avenue Jane James Brennan Byron Dixon Laurel Avenue Caah M Watch Atolin Hawsey Washington Avenue

Divorces and Annulment Granted in Superior Court

In a series of actions yesterday in the Superior court, Judge Wolfs granted 22 divorces and one annulment. several desertion cases were dismissed or withdrawn. Julia Isabella Feeley testified her husband Frederick L. Feeley abused her for 18 years, leading to a cruelty decree and custody of two children. An annulment was also granted to John Wilson and Alice Wilson. further details continued on page three.

Wolfs Het Julia Isabella Feeley Bristol State Frederick L. Feeley Feeley Angerad Weeley John Wilson Alice Wilson

Bottlenose Whales Delight McMillan Party on First Day

Special wireless from the Bowdoin bound to MacMillan expedition off Monhegan Maine reports two bottlenose whales seen near Booth Bay harbor. Guests witnessed close-ups as the large black fellows surfaced and spouted. The party marveled at the creatures, considered them valuable for meat yet treated as exhibition. Continued on page two.

McMillan Party York MacMillan Bowdoin Monhegan Harbor Maine Marion Maia Vermilyn American Radio Relay League Thie Booth Bay Harbor Monhegan Seenulluk Beilin Land Wags Aid Arctic

Harding Seeks Tax Cuts amid Utah Welcome

President Harding, in Utah on a western visit, urged local governments to economize while outlining administration plans to cut U. S. taxes. He spoke from the steps of the Bountiful City Hall and in the Mormon Tabernacle in Salt Lake City, praising public cordial reception and the renewed faith in the nation's future.

Salt Lake City Utah Associated Press Harding Litah Republic Ogden Salt Leake City Mormon Tabernacle Senate Finance Committee Senator Smoot Salt Lake Herding Bountiful Washington

Norwalk Board Names Jakob High School Head

Norwalk voters and officials note the selection of Prof. Philip A. Jakob as principal of Norwalk Senior High School. He succeeds Willan D. Noyen who resigned to head East Haven schools. Jakob, a Yale and Columbia grad, has led science at Greenwich and Trenton High Schools and was vice principal at Meriden for a year.

Norwalk Philip A. Jakob Meriden High School Board of Education Jakob Willan D. Noyen East Haven Columbia College Yale University Greenwich High Byate Phillip A. Jakob Mauton Man Fairfield Road Albert Ray Westport Wiyon New York Stamford Road H. H. Hodges Darien Horton Long Hill Dog Porporex Fairfield John Mayville New Haven Bursslor

Death of Archbishop Tikhon of Russia Reported in Moscow Dispatches

Riga June 6 Associated Press reports say Archbishop Tikhon former patriarch of all Russia died in prison on June 16. Moscow dispatches note he addressed a letter to the Supreme Court renouncing anti Soviet tendencies. Officials claim he was released but refuse to reveal his location.

Riga Associated Press Tikhon All Russia Moscow Supreme Court

Late returns add one seat for farmers

Toronto June 26 Ontario late returns from yesterday's provincial elections show the United Farmers party with one more seat, but the Conservative sweep remains. Conservatives hold 77 seats, Liberals 13, United Farmers 14, Labor 4, and 1 Independent.

Ontario Toronto Ont Farmers Party United Farmer-Labor Liberals United Farmers Labor Independent

Prohibition clashes and local notes in Taectigbotk County

Local and regional items report disputes over bread cutting at Stratfield hotel, arrests, and actions by federal agents and state officials. The column covers court rulings on cruelty, a fatal auto accident, storm damage, civic meetings, retirements, crime updates, and a mix of sports results, weather impacts, and transportation news.

Stratfield Hotel Alene Edward 8Ovis Prohibition Frank T. Futney Western Division Welle Sette de Alvorce Pel H. 8 United Muminating Co. Co Smith Employment Managers Association Samuel Lev Main Street Daniel Doyle

Lightning Strikes Farm Districts Amid Easter Storms

A severe electrical storm caused fires and crop damage across Field County as lightning struck a hay stack and killed a cow near Easton. Bridgesport dodged the worst but faced outages in electricity and phones. Westport flood disrupted streets and service, while Hills Palat road suffered washouts and rail signals failed, delaying transport.

Field County Bridgeport Robert Macquat Eantos Dealth Hidmefield Westport

Chamber of Commerce Drive Enlists 101 New Members

The Chamber of Commerce drive to recruit Bridgeport residents added 101 new members yesterday, pushing two day total to about 200. Dietz of team 16 led with 16 new applications at the Elk’s Club luncheon, most from Bridgeport Brass. Major Hincks led his division with 47 new applications to date, followed by Wolts with 22 and Hincks with 20 in recent counts.

Chamber of Commerce Driv Carl F. Dietz Elka' Club Ing Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce Civic Organizatio Dietz Elkst Club Bridgeport Brass Company Edmund W. T. Hincks Wolts Hincks Wollff Workers Port James F. McGovern Wiltans Hall Coon John Wynkoop Board of Bancation Tiret Chur

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