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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1923
Page
4
Berlin officials announce cost saving measures to reduce funerals for workers. Proposals include using compact coffins to fit more bodies per hearse and sharing a hearse for four coffins, cutting labor, wood use, and transport charges.
Widespread opposition from property owners to widening of Maly street in Kirst district as city council considers the measure. Protest held at council chambers citing burden of costs on owners while supporters call for benefits. Hearing continued to seek full consensus amid weather and attendance.
Four grammar schools Madison Lincoln McKinsey and Staples held commencement exercises despite bad weather. Of the totals 25 from Madison 74 from Lincoln 63 from McKinsey and 24 from Staples received diplomas. A long list of graduates includes Helen Achley Paul Ackley and many others from Lincoln Madison and Staples with varied surnames and initials.
London reports that King George and Queen Mary travel with numerous secret service men and guards. Police in Italy and across Europe monitor threats as anarchists and evildoers are kept in check, mirroring the intense security once seen on British soil.
Milford June 7 Three autos were in a collision on the Milford turnpike west of the Milford reservoir. Mrs G I Cushion of 1920 Chapel Street New Haven was parked to adjust a mechanic when the Wella car struck her vehicle. Wella of 350 Wair Bell avenue, owner and operator, collided into Cushion and Allen of Farmington avenue New Britain ran into the others. Wella vehicle lightly damaged, others unhurt. Allen held for reckless driving to appear in town court Saturday morning.
A man identified as Sacha, 22, was tracked to Bridgeport over two months and surrendered to Newark detectives last night. He faces charges of burglary and fled justice after being at 4 Smith Street. His wife, Brett, disappeared after his arrest, and police sought her as well.
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