03 Mar 1924
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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1924
Page
1
New Labor Prime Minister seeks a favorable climate for talks with France as two expert committees work in Paris and moving toward French elections. Poincare responds openly, noting British view on postwar policy while resisting any escalation.
Summerfield appoints Rev H H Clemans as permanent pastor after a vacancy of more than four months since Rev Niles A Quigles resigned. Clemans, transferred from New York conference, is a Stratuse University graduate and one of the youngest ministers. He has pastored in essential places before assuming the Summerfield church role in Massachusetts.
The Associated Press relocated to 288 Madison Avenue from Chambers Street without interrupting service. The move doubles floor space to 24,000 square feet, expanding wires and news facilities as AP grows from its 1848 origins through modern telegraph and radio eras. About 119 staff remain in Newark headquarters.
A human skull wrapped in a December 7 newspaper was found embedded in snow on a hillside by boys heading to a hunting camp. A nearby basket suggested the skull had been carried and tossed from the street parallel to the hill. Decomposition at the neck was noted, but no flesh remained on the skull, deemed an adult. Investigators and police pursued leads with no solid clues yet.
Dean Brown attributes political scandals to public apathy, urging citizens to participate in government at local and national levels. He stresses personal responsibility for policy outcomes and warns against complacency amid partisan divides as officials face scrutiny in legislatures and Washington.
A local bank treasurer died from heart failure in an apparent sudden collapse at the downtown office. Emergency responders arrived but efforts to revive him were unsuccessful. Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death.
Frank A Vanderlip claimed President Coolidge asked for Attorney General Daugherty’s resignation while a probe continued. He said he sent word to the President but could not confirm receipt. Vanderlip urged honesty as a political plank and proposed a citizen led federal probe to share data with newspapers.
A five story Harlem tenement fire at midnight destroyed the Swan Wills and Jones Silk Wills buildings. Stephen Kelly was burned to death on the top floor while Fireman Patrick Walsh was seriously injured falling ten stories. Kelly’s wife awoke to smoke and escaped, safety reached after he failed to, perished from smoke. The smoldering ruin trapped occupants as firefighters battled the blaze.
The mayor will submit the name of a person to the council for approval as mayoral appointee to a five year term. A nomination will be presented tonight with two names to be considered. An inquiry by the council is planned Wednesday to question the nominees on the record.
Miss Jane Ceussrusy of 1048 Kos suth street died after being bitten by a rat near Walluc street and Tlousatonie avenue at night. A preliminary report lists David Cwid as a suspect. investigators say the scene showed a conspicuous gun and a drape near the doorway.
In St Louis Missouri March McAdoo replies to Senator Reed accusing him of personal attacks and false statements. The exchange centers on Reed challenging McAdoo while noting past political clashes and McAdoo’s campaign in Missouri amid questions of loyalty and ethics. The letter to Oliver St Louis highlights disputes over truth and partisan tactics.
Milford pastor Rev. Leslie Briggs denounces flapper rebellion while defending marriage as eternal in a sermon mixing drama and discussion. He cites Mary the First and Mary the Third to illustrate generational views, arguing divorce is the only wholesome path for a couple in dispute.
In New York on March, polls show leading third party presidential hopes via a 48 member committee. Senators La Follette and Borah along with Victor Murdock are named as possible figures, while Murdock recently resigned from the Federal Trade Commission. The questionnaire results reveal 46 percent favor a new party Democrat and 20 percent Republican among respondents.
Washington March 2 government counsel will begin action this week in lease cases tied to the Navy reserves and disputed bases. The Senate air committee continues to trace the VW McLean teleporh. Owen J Roberts will preside over criminal phases while special counsel may be appointed to pursue federal recovery of disputed lands and sectors. The executive will select counsel for rearmament prosecutions as hearings resume on state school land grants amid questions of prior knowledge.
A garbled report mentions alleged cult activity, investigations by authorities, and police actions in Bridgeport and surrounding areas. It references leaders, investigations, and legal steps, with scattered names and places, including Milford Danbury Stamford and New York coverage. The text mixes politics, crime, and sports items in a fragmented, OCR-derived summary.
A circus aviatrix perished in a crash when her plane's left wing collapsed during a loop at 200 feet. The aircraft plummeted and struck the ground, killing the flyer and injuring others nearby.
Albert de Lavery vice present at the Bridgeport Hydraulic company stated that no attempt has yet been made to determine how much in taxes has been paid through alleged errors in listing of property. He estimates losses over years totaling about 100,000 dollars. Officials plan to audit inventories to identify misvalued properties and assess cees.
Pappalo, 39, charged with assault with intent to murder George Macri, 49, after a confrontation where Macri allegedly confessed to stabbing seven times. Macri was treated at a hospital and held without bonds by Deputy Cu. Ralph Lains, Victoria Wale, and others were also detained without bail in the county jail. The incident occurred late tonight with police reporting the alleged attack in Meriden.
Police report the death of Mrs Tiagel Wins Witt, a former chorus girl and wife of exporter Mie Liegner Watson. A party night, alleged alcohol influence, and a confrontation with Shire Wlits'a faction led to a sequence ending in Mrs Witt's collapse and Watson's alleged involvement.
An unidentified man was severely injured in a collision between the car he rode in and another vehicle. The incident occurred in Bridgeport tonight. Both drivers faced reckless driving charges as police investigated.
Professor Ray B Westerfield of political economy lectures tonight at 8 in the Stratfield hotel parlor under the Bridgeport Credit Men's Association. Attendance is open free to the public with an anticipated 300 to 350 listeners. The topic for tonight is The Nature and Principle of Money with future talks on Bank Credit and Commercial Trust, and The Credit Man and Organization and Methods of the Credit Department.
A TNT and celluloid fire at Nixon ruins leaves eighteen known dead, eight missing, and sixty injured. Rescue work uncovers a torso as bodies of six others are buried under debris. investigation traces explosion to material moved from a nearby arsenal to the Amrmonita plant.
A proposed substitute insurance policy for veterans compensation is being advanced in Congress. Representative Bacharach of New Jersey signals filing an insurance proposition as a substitute to the adjusted compensation plan. Supporters include Messrs. Tyg, Mew, Lark, and Masgichusetts Republicans, while veterans groups have not yet voiced a position. The plan envisions a straightforward insurance policy for veterans’ benefits in the new scheme.
Fragmentary dispatches claim Admiral Horns has strong influence in Honduras amid unrest. Reports describe American casualties as rebel forces move toward key ports. a fatal clash near Celba involves a Black assailant, name undisclosed.
A Pennsylvanian train bound from Buffalo to Baltimore derailed near the city, killing no one and injuring four. Rescue crews transported the injured to a hospital while a spare train assisted. The driver reported the scene and police investigated the incident as rail service resumed.
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