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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1923

Page

12

Bridgeport Telegram Readers Notice and Publishing Details

Bridgeport Telegram outlines subscription rates by mail and weekly carrier delivery. The paper, published daily except Sunday from 140 Minute St Bridgeport Conn, notes open daily operations and BH Post Publishing. It credits The Associated Press for news dispatches and local content.

BH Post Publishing Oo 140 Minute St Bridgeport Conn Audit Bureau of Circulation THE Associated Press

Editorial Notes On Spring Silliness And Social Tales

A collage of quips and observations on spring signs in cities from Seattle to New York. Notes touch on romance, divorce anecdotes, income tax, education, and playful jabs at public figures. The piece weaves humorous takes on courtship, politics, and everyday folly into a light editorial flavor.

Congress Seattle

Traffic Courts Plan Supported by Motor Vehicles Chief

Motor Vehicles Commissioner Stoeckel urged a district traffic court system before the judiciary committee. He proposes using 36 existing city town and police courts with minor additions to hear all traffic and automobile cases in mapped districts, preserving local sessions but adjourning to state traffic courts. The plan would wipe out justices of the peace in auto cases but maintain other jurisdiction, aiming for uniformity and efficiency.

Stoeckel Pblic Legislative Committee On Sach Arrangement Has Been Largely Dissolved) By Examination of Mr. Stoeckel Justices of the Peace Judiciary Committee

South New England Weather Forecast Brief

Weather forecast for South New England, mostly cloudy Saturday and Sunday with warmer Saturday and colder Sunday. Disturbances center north of Bermuda move northeast with increased intensity near Newfoundland. another broad disturbance over Wisconsin toward the Central Rocky Mountains. Generally fair east of the Rockies, with local snow in the Northern plateau. Warmer Friday east of the Mississippi. expect cloudiness Sunday, possible precipitation in the lower Lake region and parts of the Ohio and lower Mississippi Valleys. Winds mainly north of Sandy Hook, westerly to southwest, fair Saturday. Bridgeport weather data: temperature 29.862 in west, humidity 73, high and low values noted.

South New England Bermuda New Foundland Wisconsin Rocky Mountain Plateau Rocky Mountains Norethern Warner Mississippi River Teast Gulf States Lower Lake Region Ohio Mississippi Atlantic States Ohio Valley Tennessee East Guilt Washington Watteras

False Alarms Plague Bridgeport Fire Crews

A Bridgeport article laments regular false fire alarms from a mischievous individual. It warns of public danger when real emergencies are delayed and urges police, fire crews, and private citizens to act. The piece calls for community responsibility to form a volunteer posse to stop the prank.

Bridgeport

Metal Mike steers ships but navigator still guides

An unnamed era concept describes Metal Mike, a Sperry auto steering device aboard the Moffett, steering a tanker across 4000 miles while the navigator handles position and harbor entry. The piece notes the machine keeps the bow on course, yet cannot set routes or account for currents. It ponders future automation and the idea of an automatic man in society.

Elmer A. Sperry Moffett Standard Oil Metal Mike Farm Mike San Francisco Hongkong Christopher Columbus Ron

Ashes and Health in Bridgeport Public Removal Debate

The piece argues whether Bridgeport ash removal should be done by the Health board or Public Works but insists the key issue is proper handling. It recalls a shift to city collection overseen by the Health board and criticizes overflowing ash barrels and wind-blown residues, urging proper collection and curb disposal.

Bridgeport Health Board Public Works Department Board of Health

Letters on Soldiers Field and Prohibition Echo Community Debate

Readers weigh in on Soldiers Field viability and the prohibition crackdown while noting vacancy trends in city housing. The letters reference arguments for and against the field, concerns about enforcement, and observed shifts in rental demand tied to improving business activity.

Walt Mason Verse Sketches Worn by Week’s End

A fragmented verse by Walt Mason laments another hard week ending in toil and want. The speaker muses on fatigue ambition and money while toiling through dull days and pondering quitting the grind.

New Haven Mayor Refuses to Remove State’s Attorney

Mayor Davia Hlav en Gerald today declined to remove Col. Arnon A. Alling from the City Board of Education despite the Trades Council request. The council seeks popular election of all school board members and plans a two week public meeting, requesting access to Commercial Tush auditorium for the event.

New Hlaven March Davia EH. WiteGerald Col Arnon A. Alling City Board of Education Alling New Haven Trades Comedy Board of Education Trades Council WilaGerald Coir Alling

Second Arrest in $500000 Robbery

New York March 2. Police have another arrest in the $500,000 Schoellkopf robbery of New Year’s Eve. Lowen and Hughes are in custody. McGowan alias Derby and Al Lewis remain at large. Matthew Biddolph, alias Derby, and R A Marshall are held on $100,000 bail after police say he confessed to taking part and was later betrayed by comrades.

New York Schoellkopf Lowen Caries Hughes McGowsn Delotives McGowan al Lewis Matthew Biddolph Derby R.A. Marshall Hin

Maine Woman Cleared of Husband Murder

Warmington Me March 2 Atrs Pithred I wa pyle at tis A Bean Rangeley Lajine geide slain near tis left lost iMetobrr conte had heey henrad of he charga She have Hike Pere hee.

Answers 10 Questions from a regional quiz feature

The text presents a quiz column with varied topics. It cites missionary work in the Congo under King Albert, biblical questions about Samson, golf seed usage and costs, Rotary club counts, physical education laws by state, the International Chamber of Commerce, a lobster species on the Pacific Coast, and gasoline weight by specific gravity. It compiles Q and A style entries with names of organizations and numbers.

The Getaway to the sunny land of May

A vivid travel scene details packing a sturdy car for a northern to southern journey. The narrator describes wind, rain, snow, and sleet as the trip begins, lauding Lizzie the car for her steady performance despite gear and camp equipment. The tone is jaunty and hopeful as departure nears.

Lizzie

Without Responsibility Archie Breaks Tools and Creates Chaos

A mother scolds Archie for misplacing her new shears and a hose on the porch. An accidental fall by Helen amid flowers follows as Archie misses instruction and a butcher delivery is forgotten. The passage argues that constant interruptions prevent a child from learning responsibility and taking ownership of a task.

Archie Wright's Fienne Watt Helen Arch Ron Tomi Elea

Indicted Vera Bean Claims Testimony Blocked

The defendant Vera Bean says she was not allowed to testify in her own defense and that other defense witnesses were not called. The indictment alleged she urged her husband to death but was not prepared to proceed at the emotional State Attorney’s hearing.

Vera Bean

Buried Under Coal Man Killed At Plant

Margie Ole Sage an employee of the New Departure Vers Co was killed today when she was trapped under a coal chute at the plant stapled by several tons of coal. Fellow workers reported the accident and rescue efforts followed, with details pending.

Gristol Margie Ole Sage Vers. Co Tie Fey

Water as the body's solvent and daily health claims

Doctor R. S. Copeland outlines water's role in digestion and bodily function, warning about contamination of surface water and recommending two quarts of water daily for adults. The column includes reader questions on hyperacidity, thyroid issues, weight guidance, Adam's apple, heart flutter, and circulatory concerns with advised physician consultations.

Warfer Daily Reader

Building Committee Report on Legion Post Addition

The building committee of the Marty W. Conedon post plans an addition to the present home on Golden Hit street. The proposal, accepted at a recent meeting, is expected to cost about $12.6pd and will include an assembly hall with any foundation. The committee will submit its report at the post meeting Monday night.

Marty W. Conedon American Lesson Golden Hit Street Post Fhal Swami Tel

Westport Deer Herd Spotted Near Roads

Westport reports a group of seven deer feeding along Pret Road and Long Lots Road in broad daylight this afternoon. The herd ventured toward the countryside, with people noting the surprising sight as the animals moved away from the roads into the surrounding area.

Westport

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