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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1924
Page
2
AORACE A TAFT spoke on prohibition enforcement and the need for patient, gradual change. He warned amendments to the federal law could complicate efforts and urged citizens to support the rule of law and continued temperance.
A series of divorce actions reveal intolerable cruelty and desertion. Norman Blaesser testified of assault on his wife near a Diamond plant, while Mrs Blaesser describes coercive behavior. Other divorces involve Stanley Bawidia, Livionara Razidin, F Carter, and Valente Cinska with claims of cruelty, drunkenness, and abandonment.
A large delegation attended the funeral of Conklin, former head animal trainer for Barnum and Bailey, at St Peter's Church. Burial was at Lakeview Cemetery after a requiem mass celebrated by Reverend John A Costello. The service was postponed from Thursday due to Conklin's Catholic rites.
Chief ordered changes for the stage display in George White's production. Reported actions include stricter costumes for some chorus girls, altered poses for living statues, more sapphires for the Sapphire Girl, elimination of part of a looking glass scene, and tights required for living models.
New York Feb 25 Special to the Telegram Robert O Lafferty president of Sunshine Home and Concrete viewed by jury as part of the larceny trial while secretary Robert M Keyes testified about company assets and book entries. Witnesses including Lafferty's wife defended the firm and its projects. The court expected a jury verdict by tomorrow afternoon.
Fragmented OCR notes describe a special policeman injured en route to work and receiving salary or pension benefits. The report mentions pension commissions and a paid position amid the incident.
A New Haven pastor, A. Nelson of New York, is slated to address the Swede Congregational Church this Sunday. The visit comes amid recent sermons and local planning for a community event at the church.
Matej lured his wife and her lover from a hedge fronting their house and fired a pistol, killing the wife and injuring the lover. Mandel fled as the husband knelt by his dying spouse and urged friends to read about it in the Bridgeport Telegram. The dramatic scene ended with police arrival.
In a continued session, five corporations faced denied abatements while others saw increases in assessments. The Schnee brothers and related properties in the Meigs building area were discussed. several firms saw sizable reassessments including Singer, International, Forge Co, and American Tube and Stamping. The Peck and Lines appeal yielded a relief increase. The Dictaphone plant was reassessed for the first time at 3500, with a cut about half the prior amount. An abstract of cuts is being prepared for final completion this afternoon.
State Police sergeant Jank Virelli and troopers from Hartford barracks attended a session of the new State Police at Hartford yesterday. Officers from various barracks were on duty to manage the rush of operators applying for 124 licenses. Warning signs were issued that all operators must hold valid licenses and observe related regulations.
Theatre men attend Johnstone funeral in New York after illness and operation. Warde Johnstone, prominent figure in city theatres, died following stomach trouble. Survived by his wife, he had worked in executive roles with multiple theatres owned by Muli. continuous coverage noted at Solstony Stearns hospital where funeral services were held.
Local notice indicates a Patrice association meeting set for tonight at 45 Main Street in Or. Attlebora and Theta venues are mentioned as possible locations, with participants urged to attend and discuss community matters.
The article describes a Templar ball with Sir Mac Fhernon entering the arch, introductions by Ishnel Hooper, and a large procession of guests in elaborate gowns and uniforms. Attendees include Thomas Morgan, Clayton BR, Rowley, Samuel H. Williams, and many ladies in black, blue, green, and gold gowns. Lamiston Commandery Degree team performed, and ornate southern lattice and red trusses decorated the ballroom.
In Bridgeport a gathering of judges and lawyers heard Wolfe denounce disregard for law. He mocked alleged reportings and stressed humanist ties between bar and bench. Portraits of figures and remarks from Davenport and others framed the oil lease dispute backdrop.
Connecticut lawmakers split on the Longworth substitute as the compromise tax plan edged through 216 to 1. Merritt Tilson Penn Boyceman supported the measure while O S Sullivan opposed, with Mell gents switching from Democrat to Republican to aid passage.
Abraham Baldwin 98, longtime Bethel tax collector and former Danbury and Bethel school superintendent, died at his Elmswood district home. He graduated from Suffield Institute and served in active work earlier in life. Survived by five children. funeral and burial at Irwood and Westostar Cemetery in Danbury scheduled for tomorrow afternoon.
John H. Perry has submitted his resignation from the Town School Committee in Fairfield. The letter was sent to the secretary and to Simeon Pease, chairman, and will be considered at the next meeting. The move comes as a surprise and the letter names potential successors.
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