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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1924
Page
2
Rev Decker argues revivals have driven Christian renewal through history. He cites Crusades and Reformation as examples and says revival movements arise when abuses peak and religion wanes, noting ministers like Audie Smith and Chapman Sunty among notable preachers.
The article outlines plans to reform an insurance policy for widows with a 110 day threshold, with support for quick funding from current accounts. It notes Ways and Means chair Bacharach and Finance committees drafting the measure after hearings, aiming for a bill by next Saturday and Senate comparison with the House version. Families receive cash protection during greater need.
An inquest is scheduled for today at 2 PM into the death of Joshua Meyers 24 2083 who was struck by an express train while walking near the tail end tracks between the Saugurich railroad station and the Compo bridge. Arrangements have been delayed to inform a son of the deceased Christopher Meyers last known employed at the Lue Kilben garage in Bridgeport.
Informal committee sessions began on the Senate investigation into the Department of Justice leadership led by Daugherty. Key figures Prockhart and Wheeler push for independent evidence while Daugherty remains in Florida and unable to testify in person. Mrs Daugherty’s illness and her husband’s travel to Washington add personal stakes to the inquiry.
A massive blaze tore through a cellulose factory area injuring workers and prompting a broader search for casualties. Fire destroyed buildings and roofs as responders scoured the ruins for victims, with authorities reporting multiple fatalities and widespread damage to nearby facilities. Information on the incident and those affected remains incomplete as investigators assess the blaze’s cause and the total death toll.
A congressional committee readies to probe coded McLean telegrams and department code usage. The inquiry targets how a 1921 1924 telegram code appeared in department materials, names key figures and firms, and seeks telegram exchanges between McLean and Sinclair Zevely. A separate traffic crash near Pub and Maplewood avenues injures several, with police reporting uncertain driver explanations.
Mary coming here seeks the man she believed she married legally. A woman from Wineala NW 3 reports Barry Mfunzbere was living with another wife while obtaining divorce. He was arrested for fraud and will be taken to Lincoln. Munzbirg and associates pursued the case through court. The divorce was obtained after the man allegedly took the other woman.
Obituary notice for a broker from New York born in 1876 who died after a long illness. He attended Harvard University, graduating in 1897, and was a member of the New York Stock Exchange. The report notes his long career and his ties to the city.
A long historical obituary notes the death of Most Rev Alexander Gatrt, former titular Bishop of Dallas, and recounts the contested succession process in the Western diocese. It covers the selection of a new senior bishop, detailing the church’s authority, the candidate’s lineage, education, and expected governance under challenging conditions.
The report describes expanded AP operations with four circuits offering 24 hour service to North and South America and through allied networks worldwide. It notes moved equipment and new offices on Grand Central area, and cites 1200 daily newspaper members and 1700 salaried staff with about 30,000 contributors, including 3000 telegraph operators.
LOBLOWS RECKLEAS of 16d Noth Mashingtonenu operated an automatic polkee sry at Park venue yesterday and was clocked at over 31 miles per hour. Tlewis wrested charged with reckless divine.
The Miller company forms a new corporation with major manufacturers forming a joint lighting fixture alliance. Key figures include Jesentr Loamerger of Adwa do Wille and the Datexahte Cooperation of New York, with 76 board members named and officers from Cleveland and other cities. The meeting at the Edwards Milk & comel parlere Mill office launched a nationwide collaboration on lighting, signaling a landmark consolidation in the industry.
Fragmentary OCR text suggests a political criticism of Reed, referencing Wilson era policies, the Federal Reserve Act, and accusations of influence and corruption. The piece cites a 1922 public press curfew and mentions Senator Reed’s alleged associations with Universal Of Products and Ogden Armstrong, questioning motives and campaign tactics.
Trustees of the church opened yesterday and distributed money to parishioners as part of a treasury plan. The effort aimed to support attendees and honor surplus funds, with some confusion about the surplus and allocations noted in the terse report.
The letter discusses French motives, British policy, and the aim of maintaining peace. It notes Poincaré’s stance, Macdonald and Lloyd George positions, and potential delays from Belgian and French committee members while urging readiness to reexamine the whole problem.
A damaged late edition report from Naugatuck describes a local doctor held on five thousand dollars bail. The article references political ties to Coolidge and mentions charges tied to a graft investigation. Names and exact locations are unclear due to OCR errors but the core event concerns a doctor in Naugatuck and a separate political context involving Coolidge.
Newtown residents rally around a mock trial of a prominent local man. The event draws diverse townsfolk, with notable attendees and a full court setup including Judge Herman N. Tiemann and Justice P J McCarthy. Organizers from the Newtown Grange coordinate witness lists and security for the evening.
The Shah of Persia paraded in Paris addressing rumors about his throne. He spoke with confidence amid a light mood, promenaded with officials near Boulogne, and later attended a horse race, betting five times on each event.
A small fire at 17 Church Street damaged the home of Mary Fane. Neighbors reported smoke and a quick response from a nearby fire headquarter. The origin and full extent of the loss remain unclear in the report.
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