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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 05, 1923

Page

2

British Liberal Victor Half American Wins Dye Election

Harcourt Johnstone, 26, youngest MP, defeated Colonel G. F. Stanley in the Dye election for the east division of Willesden. He is half American through his mother, wife of Sir Alan Johnstone. Lady Johnstone campaigned for him, boosting his liberal upset of the conservative constituency.

London Associated Press Harcourt Johnstone G. F. Stanley Home Affairs Willesden House of Commons Alan Johnstone Gifford Pinchot Pennsylvania Johnstone Lady Johnstone

Minister Clashes With Doctrines of Church Faith

New York March 4 The Harlem New York Presbyterian appeals to the Presbytery of New York to act against Dr Harry Emerson Fosdick pastor of the First Presbyterian Church over his sermon Shall the fundamentalists win and alleged views that diverge from the Westminster confession of faith The church seeks to enforce obligations or terminate his contract with the church.

New York Harry Emerson Fosdick First Presbyterian Church

Mexico's Shipping Order Triggers Water Shortage in Veracruz

March 4 report from Mexico City states a nationalization order for all tank steamers and vessels carrying petroleum has disrupted Veracruz water supply. Pumping stations face fuel shortages as Aguilar and Pierce Oil withdraw many tankers. a general transport crunch looms. Government grants ninety days to comply with the order.

Mexico City Vera Cruz Be-Ang Aguilar Pierce Oul

Meetings Tonight Among Bridgeport Fraternal Groups

Listing of numerous Bridgeport area fraternal, civic, and service organizations with meeting locations including streets such as 651 State Street 1089 Broad Street and 164 State Street plus venues like Masonic Temple and St Charles Hall. Names include O Kenuck tribe O M Liverpool Brotherhood and sections for Elec Workers Typographical Union and American Legion post.

Okenuck Tribe O. R Stratford Bridgeport Lodge O. M State Street Columbus Boy's Club Pembroke Street Bridgeport Cowneil. Jr. O. Wo Loyalty Lodge O. O Porrones Glee St. Charles Stratford Avenue Borroneo Glee Broad Street Orient Chapter Order of the Eastern Star Masonic Temple DeWitt Clinton Lodge of Perfection Masonite Temple Star of the Sea Royal Neighbors of America East End Union Stratford Avenues Dorset Workers Main Street Electrical Workers Fairfield Avenue

Slayer of Mother of Six Claims Insanity

New Jersey March 4. Defense to be insanity for Fred Ellinger, accused of shooting Mrs Emma McKeon mother of six, who allegedly refused to elope. Ellinger will be defended by Charles A Wolverine, former Essex County prosecutor.

Wildwocom N. J Insanty Fred Ellinger Emma McKeon Ton’ Gli. Ellinger

Taxi Driver Receives $100 and Kiss for Honesty

William J. Brothers, a Boston taxi driver, found a wallet with about $5,000 in cash and securities left in his cab. He returned it to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Weston of Greenville, New York. Weston sent a $100 gift and Mrs. Weston kissed him in gratitude. Weston notified police headquarters to praise the driver’s honesty.

Boston Maron William J. Brothers Henry Weston Greenvile N. Y Weston

Store-Keeper Slain in Knife Battle

A store keeper was killed after a knife battle while awaiting witnesses to be taken to the police station. The incident involves Tabrizzio Casso, a boarder at Canniz-

Tabrizzio Casso

Music in Capitol as Congress Ends

In a lively Capitol scene, the House session closed amid music from the Maire orchestra and a borrowed violinist lineup. Senators and representatives cheered as splashes of song echoed from the well, including tunes like Carry Me Back to Old Virginny and Dixie, with Ward leading cheers and Cannon receiving the greatest ovation. The session wrapped with praise for Speaker Gillett and a flood of legislative printing to meet the rush.

Maire Winiifred Minason Huck Illinois Perry Gerat Ce Semp Virginia Snyder Republican New York Old Virginna Jane Clarks Barkley Kentucky Dixie Marine Orchestra Ward North Carolina Uncle Joe Gillett Marner

Whale mouth image and trademarked extract ad fragment

A fragmented newspaper ad cites a whale mouth measurement of 12 by 18 feet and a red stamped guarantee. It also mentions Bakers Flavoring Extracts being certified and sold at grocers, with a large handwritten note on a check.

Last Judgment Masterpiece by Michelangelo in Vatican

The Last Judgment is a massive fresco by Michelangelo in the Sistine Chapel opposite the entrance. Completed in 1541 after eight years of work, it features nearly 900 figures and energetic, crowded nude forms, though dampness and incense smoke have damaged it.

Micheal Angelo Sistine Chapel Vatican Rome Yen Nu Fra Angren Orcagna Fra Bartololommes Peter Paul Rykens Lohange

Caddis Fly Life Cycle Described In Simple Terms

The article explains caddis fly eggs are laid on stream surfaces and larvae hatch in water surrounded by threadlike breathing organs. Larvae about three quarters of an inch long build protective coverings, then emerge as winged adults on dry land to a brief, unobtrusive life along riverbanks.

Retiring Members of Congress of the 67th Congress

Washington reports the expiration today of several notable lawmakers in the Senate and House. It lists Republican names such as Calder France Frelinghuysen Kelloge McCumber New, New Jersey Portugal? (note: corrected list below), plus Democrats Williams, Hitchcock Myers Pomerenec Williams. In the House, leaders and chairmen including Fordney Wolstead Mondell Campbell Robertson Huck Towner Kerrick Kelly London Swest Rodenberg Steenerson Dunn, with political roles and affiliations noted.

Washington Senate House William M. Calder New York Joseph France Maryland Joseph 8 Frelinghuysen New Jersey Frank B. Kelloge Minnesota Porter J. McCumber North Dakota Harry 3 New Indiana Carroll &. Page Vermont Miles Poindexter Howard Sutherland West Virginia Charles E Frank W. Mondell Philip P. Campbell Kansas Alice Robertson Oklahoma Winifred Mason Huck Iinois Horace M. Towner Iowa Manuel Kerrick Congress Patrick H. Kelly Michigan Meyer London Burton FE. Swest William A. Rodenberg Tilirois W. Bourke Cockerza Harver Steenerson Post Office Committee Thomas RB. Dunn

Colleges for Vets' Children Instead of Bonus Plan

In Glendale California James T Van Rennfelder proposes an education plan as an alternative to a national bonus. The idea envisions self supporting memorial universities on an Oxford Cambridge model with government support and private funding to educate all children of World War service members over ten years. The plan seeks to enlist ex servicemen and women nationwide to create a highly educated American people in two generations.

Iglendale Cal Mar James T . van Rennfelder Peter C. Harris National Memorial University Association van Rensselaer Navy Maning National Memorial Association National Memorial Universities

Radio Programs With Diverse Musical Talks Across Stations

The article lists a long schedule of radio performances and talks across WOR WJZ and WEAF including piano recitals by Andreades Lindsay Charles Chinn and Harriet Goldberg, talks by Riley Maude Hall and Philip Gordon, and various concerts, weather reports, stock quotes, and a Lohengrin broadcast by WEAF. It names performers and locations Newark Brooklyn Pittsburgh Schenectady and Mexico's officials, detailing times from noon to night across 40 480 and 360 meter bands.

Bamberger & Co Newark N. J Andreades Lindsay Charles J. Hausenbeeck Brookly N. Y Riley George Washington Charles Chinn Ridgewood WJZ Westinghouse Elec. & Mfg Surat Harriet Goldberg Mlen Richwond Marshall Philadelphia Daike United States Thornton Burgess St. Nicholas Magazine Clare Scheurer Mia Helen Jenks- Dietrich Plantéte Accompaniste Orsakow Ponchella Bohm Neltlinger Leese Lindsay S Reddick Chopin Beatrice Prince Karolyn Wells Brasacett Arthur Wilde Alan Iickinson Golos Propper Faure Pan Poppe White Peacock Berd Arlington

Thirty five new citizens hear Atwater speak

Thirty five new citizens who received their papers during the February term of the Naturalization Court were guests at Welcome and Act Acquaint Social held by the Hungarian Citizens Club in rooms 252 Pons Street. Mayor Fred Atwater praised the club and outlined duties to the United States. Other speakers included Alderman David Price Alfred B. Ven Attorney Jacob B. Kieth and Alderman Sabo of Shelton. George Tobis, club president, presided and introduced the speakers.

Naturalzation Court Tiungarian Citizens Club Pons Strent Fred Atwater Jacob B. Kieth Sabo Shelton George Tobis Eub

Abandoned Baby Found By Nurses

A baby was found abandoned near a hospital by nurses last night. Police surveyed the neighborhood for witnesses but could not identify anyone seen with a basket or the caretaker. Authorities will continue the investigation to uncover the circumstances of the abandonment and the mother’s involvement.

Lange Attache

Curtin III Withdrawing From Bout With Young Montreal

Jersey City bantamweight Curtin III is unable to fight Young Montreal of Providence at the Fourth Regiment Armory on Monday night after last night falling ill and having his tonsils removed. Midget Smith likely to step in to face Montreal while Johnny Carcer and Willie Shaw must box ten rounds in the semi final.

New York Johnny Curtin Jersey City Montreal Providence Fourth Regiment Armory Curtin Midget Smith Johnny Carcer Willie Shaw

Rev Alison Speaks to 500 DeMolay Members

Special services at the First Presbyterian Church featured Rev Alexander Alison Jr delivering a sermon titled The Young Man who Dares. The DeMolay order, organized a year ago, boasts about 500 young men and 150 attended as guests with a church choir providing music beforehand.

First Presbyterian Church Alexander Alison, Jr DeMolay Order of Mason Alison

Jove Chooses Manager for Frogs to End Their Quarrel

A mythic tale recounts Jove assigning territories to beasts and Frogs. Frogs overstep, sparking a animal war. Mercury suggests appointing a manager. the Stork consumes unruly frogs, restoring peace and making frogs now peaceful and orderly.

Jove Mercury Wan Tad

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