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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1923
Page
20
A postponed general meeting of Bridgeport teachers and principals is set for today at 8:00 in the high school auditorium. Superintendent will address the group on school system rights. Preparations follow a day of class reports and prep for department departures.
Cheyne testifies that her husband Cort Ovorce deserted her and that irregularities occurred in the divorce filing. She says she did not receive service and has lived in the same block, arguing improper residency and improper notices amid allegations of desertion and a contested divorce in New York.
An American sailor shoots three men, barricades himself, and dies by suicide aboard the Brave count vessel near Thet ts. The shooting occurred around 2 pm on June 6, with victims including Capt Jon Nielsen. The killer then wounds another man before fleeing to a room where he fatally shoots himself, then is found dead as a hospital visit confirms. The incident drew a report from Ub Croetematchic miner and the American consul coordinated the return to Portugal. A separate note mentions a Sunday school outing at Compo Beach, Westport, departing at 10:30 AM.
Cambridge Mass June announcement from Harvard University states Worthan Hem Pickering assistant professor of astronomy will resign in September 1924 and receive the title of Assistant Professor Emeritus. Pickering helped establish the astronomical station for Harvard Observatory at Mandeville Jamaica. He previously organized the Arequipa Penn station and now resides in 1831. A separate War Department notice details William S Browning’s assignment as commanding officer of a field artillery unit.
San Diego reports Captain Dowell Smith and Lieutenant John B. Ritter with crew attempting to set an aviation record. Engine generators burned out forcing an emergency descent at 10:45 am. The airship was in flight when the attempt ended and the crew sheltered, awaiting a new plan.
A weekly letter indicates Kiwanis Club postpones its regular luncheon at noon. Arrangements are being made for the annual gathering. The Chamber of Commerce archive notes members are to forego the regular meeting and await further notices.
Washington June 7 Rob ert Lanning former senator of stile big been seriously ill from diabetes and has shown marked improvement under insulin therapy. He had suffered long, confined to a severe invalid state. Six weeks ago he entered a hospital and, under Dr Sterling Ruffin of Washington, received the insulin treatment and reportedly responded.
Norfolk and sports sack suits in plain grey tan and grey heathers priced from $6.50 to $20 with matching golf knickers available. Also smart tweeds and other sports suits from $25 to $37.50 plus grey linen crash knickers $3 and khaki knickers $1.25 to $2. Khaki pants $1.50 to $1.90 Tom Singer sports blouses $1. Boys bathing suits in worsted fabric $3 to $4.
The probate court filed yesterday the estate of William Crossman with administrator James T Patterson. The inventory lists savings, bank deposits, and other assets totaling about $6,060, allocated to the deceased's two sons.
An advertisement promotes Marmola Prescription Tablets as a simple method to lose weight without starvation or exercise. It claims easy daily tablet use, generic guidance, and urges purchase from a local druggist or direct from Marmola Corp, noting the product is an absolute safeguard. The copy includes a Detroit address for orders.
The Federal Reserve Board approved the Boston Federal Reserve Bank to establish an agency in Cuba. The decision followed concessions given to the Atlanta bank to resolve protests over Boyson’s earlier application and to compromise differences between the two districts.
Birth notices list George Wo S and Margaret Benham Merritt on Madison avenues plus Noah end Mary Tovins, els Peter and Anna Newberg, a daughter on Tune. Joseph and Irene Gaisso on Bishop avenue a daughter June 13. Frank Russell and Lilian Ta wirds on White street a son June. Walle and Charlotte Berger on Poplar street a daughter June 3. Anthony and Catherine Carnuiale pembroke street a son Tune 24. Kenneth and Edith Wilson as Pariste street a son Tune 22. Benedit and Hazel Beckoft Fairfield avenue a son June 24. Paul and Elizabeth Petroey Church street a daughter June. Anthony and Sophie Alszensky 37 Renuell court a son June 4. Alfonse and Giuseppina Citefert o Jewett avenue ton June 2y. Marriage licenses: George A Tynth 65 of 193 W Midi son avenue and Frances Butter of 846 Warrent street August. Franklin 2 of 304 Rem ingntn street and Helen Geoghegan of 304 Dover street. John M Phelps of 154 Broad street and Bessie Pleice of 66 Broad street.
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