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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1923

Page

6

Mud Prints Lead 10 Discovery Of Alleged Slayer

Wildwood New Jersey March 2 A mud print led to the discovery of an alleged slayer, Fred Flinger, found in a drunken stupor with two revolvers. The victim Mrs Emma McKeown mother of six, had earlier been targeted as months of pleas for elopement and a hotel kitchen assault left a seven months old baby in danger. Police report the Frampton hotel scene where a man dragged the woman and fired twice into her temple.

Wildwood Muq Hert Fred Flinger Emma McKeown Maother Posas Eliinger

Compo Guards Defeat Stamford in Westport Contest

The Compo Life Guards beat Lock City Big Wire 24 to 15 at National hall Westport last night. McGraw starred for Compo and Witzsimmons for Lock City. Staples High fell to Milford Bligh School 25 to 12 in the preliminary game.

Compo Life Guards Lock City National Hall Westport McGraw

Upsets Highlight Middle States Indoor Tennis Fight

In Philadelphia two upsets reach the third round of the Middle States indoor championships. Leonard Beeman of New York defeats Wallace F. Johnson 7-5 6-3. Harold Brock Morton of New York beats Alex D Thayer 6-2 6-3. William Tilden defeats Stanley W. Pearse 6-2 6-8 in straight sets, while Watson M. Washburn of New York edges Henry Norvell of Philadelphia.

Philadelphia Leonard Beeman New York Wallace F. Johnson Harold Hrockmorton Alex D Thayer William ‘I. Tilden Stanley W. Pearse Tilden Watson M. Washburn Henry Norvell

Farewell To Dr Copeland Leads Fat Reducers Parade

Fifty women organized by Dr. Royal Copeland march five miles from Columbus Circle to the Health Department building in Lower Manhattan to bid farewell as Copeland leaves the post to become a U S Senator. The group seeks his guidance in a final exercise display atop the roof amid bouquets and a playful elevator mishap. Copeland warns against candy and reviews the class’s routine.

New York Mar Royal Copeland Columbus Circle Health Department Lower Manhattan United States Dr. Copeland Candy

Mrs Buzzi Story Holds Firm in Schneider Murder

In New York City District Attorney says Mrs Anne Buzzi still safe as a material witness in the Frederick Schneider Bronx murder. Her alibi withstands investigators efforts to undermine it and her lawyer plans another bail bid. Earlier notes claim Schneider’s finances were strained and workmen seek liens on ongoing projects.

New York Anne Buzzi Frederick Schneider Bronx Glennon Schneider James F. Donnelly

Banker Held in Triple Auto Incident in Philadelphia

Philadelphia March 2 banker Henry G. Brock a prominent clubman and member of a leading Philadelphia family was arrested in connection with a serious auto incident in West Philadelphia. He posted bail of 3000 supplied by Dr J Norman Henry. Brock faced three charges including driving while intoxicated and refusing to aid injured persons.

Philadelphia Henry G. Brock West Philadelphia Jand J . Norman Henry

House authorizes many bond issues for cities

Hartford March 2 House bills adopted authorize Danbury court jailing violators. Stonington issued 75000 in bridge bonds. Wethersfield 76000 school bonds. Sharon 60000 school bonds. Som a 60000 school bonds. West Haven building line validation. Rejected tax on state residential property. Meriden authorized 1000000 school bonds. Other bills approved or rejected cover roads, windham county court sessions, and bond issues for towns.

Hartford Mar House Danbury Court J Stonington Pridge Wethersfield Sharon Soma West Haven Committee On Finance Christ New Britain Committee On Manchester New London Glastonbury Superior Court Windham Cou Meriden Pomfret Sillingly Elmhrst Seymour Ansonia

Templeton vows never to seek office again at Yale dinner

Governor Charles A. Templeton declared he will never run for another political position as long as he lives during the Yale Alumni dinner in Waterbury. He spoke in praise of Connecticut and denied giving a political speech while stressing his pride in the state. In New Haven, Mayor David E. FitzGerald answered Trades Council charges and refused to remove State's Attorney Arnon A. Alling from the New Haven Board of Education amid petitions.

Waterbury Mar Te Charles A. Templeton Yale Alumni Association Naugatuel Valley New Haven David E. FitzGerald New Haven, Trades Council Arnon A. Alling New Haven Board of Education Trades Council

Danielson Man 101 Years Old Dies in Connecticut

Wanton Briggs of Danielson died at age 101 after two days illness at his home. Born in Coventry in 1821 he joined the California gold rush and moved to Connecticut in 1890. He was believed the oldest man in the state to vote in the recent election.

Danielson Mar Wanton Briggs Ulness Briggs Coventry California Connecticut

Brakeman Killed by Express Near Stamford Yards

Stamford March 3 C G Garnett of Hartford a brakeman on the New York New Haven and Hartford was killed when he slipped onto the express track while inspecting freight cars and was struck by a Boston express near the road yards in Stamford.

Stamford Mar C. G. Garnett Hartford New York New Haven Garnett

Restore Rights To Ex-Alderman Hamilton Wuartford

Edward Hamilton of Bridgeport had rights restored by the Legislature after a prior election bribery conviction. He was said to have paid a man $50 to vote the Republican ticket. Forfeited rights were restored to 19 others during the session.

Wuartford Edward ‘. Hamilton Bridgeport Hamilton

Frustrated burglary at Lafayette street apartment

A frustrated attempt to burglarize the Lafayette apartment house at 850 Lafayette street was reported last night. A tenant heard suspicious noises near a window and confronted the intruder, who fled. Police found woodwork damaged where a jimmy had been inserted.

Lafayette Lafayette Street Jimmy

Yale Forestry Class to Close Term Today

Yale forestry senior class holds closing exercises here with acting dean Dr. Wilbur J. Cross presiding. Within days the class departs for Urania Louisiana to spend the spring term in field work in the Pine Forests.

Stavisn Mar Ormal Yale School of Forestry Omorrow Wilbur J. Cross University Urania Louisiana

John Walker Lewis Dies in Greenwich at 44

John Walker Lewis, a New York business man and member of the stock exchange brokers firm Lewis & Sumner, died at his Greenwich home from pneumonia after several days illness. He was 44 and leaves a widow and a son, John W. Walker Jr. He belonged to the New York Yacht Club and several legal clubs.

Greenwich Mar John Walker New York Lewis & Sumner Stock Exchange Brokers Lewis New York Yacht Club John W. Walker, Jr

Meteor shower could follow comet crash study says

Isabel M. Lewis argues in Astronomy for Young Readers that a head on earth comet encounter would likely cause a meteor shower rather than global disaster. She notes nucleus particles could weigh tons but the odds of nucleus impact are less than one in a million.

Isabel M. Lewis

Near East Folklore and a New Mexico Coffin Tale

A fragment lists Near East folklore with Ismet Pasha and Khoja Nasreddin quips, then shifts to Isleta New Mexico where Padre Padilla’s coffin is said to miraculously appear beneath St. Augustine Church altar. The note links Coronado era friars to a legend of a mummified padre returning for viewing.

St. Augustine Isleta N. M Padre Padilla Coronado Quivira Ipansus Padre Juan de Padilla Kansas

AOG LI Progressive Eludes Dance at Hibernian Hall

The AOG LI Progressive elude will hold a wrist and dance tonight at 7730 Hibernian Hall to raise funds for the Hibernian home. Timothy Lane serves as chairman with the event led by the women in charge.

AOG. LI Hibernian Hall Hibernian Timothy Lane Tay Womanties

Fire devastates Boston and Maine warehouse in Charlestown

A spectacular blaze swept a Boston and Maine warehouse in Charlestown late today causing about $100,000 in damage. The structure was filled with rolls of newsprint bound for Boston newspapers.

Boston Boston and Maine Railroad Charlestown

Treasury to seek Rockefeller explanation on Rochefocian apestrien purchase

Washington March 2 John D Rockefeller Sr will be asked by the Treasury Department to explain the mystery surrounding the purchase of the celebrated Rochefocanld apestrien.

Washington John D. Rockefeller, Sr Treasury Depatment

Substitute Minister and Clerk Dialogue Pattens Tar Baby

A humorous dialogue exchange features a substitute minister asking if the clerk keeps the ten commandments. The drug store clerk replies that they do not, but claim to have something as good. The joke scene reflects a line from Carolina Tar Baby.

Carolina

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