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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1923

Page

4

Schooner E M Roberts Crew Rescued After Night Storm

In Nantucket Massachusetts the Canadian schooner E M Roberts carrying coal from New York to St. John New Brunswick wrecked off Great Point. Seven crewmen endured a freezing night in a flooded cabin before Coskata coast station rescuers plucked them from the wreck. Captain Bohdin reported breaking through ice to reach the cabin and finding Captain William Kelson of St John among the crew.

Nantucket Mass Marth Bohdin William Kelson St. John

Six men frostbitten after schooner salvage attempt

The Roberts crew, nearly frozen, received frostbite treatment after a schooner carrying several hundred tons of coal lurched and faced salvage chances.

Roberts

Young Bethlehem Girl Dies of Pneumonia in Derby

Frances Clark five year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward Clark of Bethlehem died yesterday at the Beaver Street home of her aunt Mrs John Levy while visiting during her mother’s New Haven hospital operation. The death followed a pneumonia attack. Funeral arrangements have not yet been made.

Ansonia Mar Frances Clark Edward Clark Bethlehem John Levy Beaver Street New Haven Hospital

List of Stolen Auto Owners 10 Get Cars Back

A state police notice says vehicles stolen and held as evidence in the Souferin case will be returned to original owners Saturday morning. Sergeant Frank Virelli will oversee the handover of Ford sedans and one Oldsmobile from owners including Reutenback, Relawten, Herscovitz, Demas, Reinstein, Lewig, Coulter, Suferin, and others in Stratford, New Haven, and Springfield with the purchasers named in each transfer.

Frank Virelli Star Monty Souferin Ser-geant Ford Robert Reutenback Alanson Road Andrew Roswell Stratford Adolph Relawten Main Street John Walsh Kogsuth Street Samuel Herscovitz Tom Thumb Street Dr. H. Neumann East Malin Street Efthinny Demas State Street Kenneth Robbing Mark Reinstein North Avenue Owen J. Groark F. J. Lewig Fairfield Avenue B. FE. Jewell Chandler Monty Sufertn Fairfield County Jail Jacob Micheloff New Haven George Coulter Howard Beers Blaketon Place Monty Suferin W. D. Yates Oldsmobile Monty Suferln Lionis E. Patlot Springfield Mass

Snow Storms Drive Record Winter Snowfall This Year

Weather records show eighteen snow storms bringing a total 58 inches of snow this season under Weather Observer William J. Mealia. The notes caution against predicting final totals, citing the 1888 blizzard as a precedent and illustrating March weather uncertainty.

Wiliam J. Mealia Mealia

Mayor Atwater Eyes East Washington Avenue Bridge Start

Mayor Fred Atwater said he would like to see East Washington avenue bridge started at least and that work would begin as soon as possible. A $260,000 bond issue was requested by the General Assembly for the project, with May as the planned start. Also mentioned were Water street improvements and possible tearing down city-owned structures if finances permit, plus earlier notes on Broad and Harrison street widening plans.

William J. Lavery Fred. Atwater East Washington Avenue General Assembly Connecticut Company McElroy Atwater

Greenwich Divorce Case Held Up By Judge Hinman

Judge George J. Hinman of the Superior Court reserved decision in the divorce case of Harry E. van Guilder against Mary Frances van Guilder of Greenwich. Testimony described 16 years of marriage with alleged beatings and threats to shoot. The plaintiff testified about a man labeled the star boarder and a visit by Fritz Fitzgerald. the defendant denied the accusations as imaginary. Briefs to be filed.

George J. Hinchan Superior Court Harry E. Va Guilder Mary Frances van Guilder Greenwich Robert Witzgerald Kile Rand Fritz Gerald George EE. Beers New Haven

Connecticut Medical Liberty League Meeting Plans Adherence Drive

The Connecticut Medical Liberty League Inc will hold a Sunday afternoon meeting at the Newfield building at three o clock to plan efforts to gain new adherents in its fight against compulsory vaccination. Officers and other dissidents, including Dr Fer Nelson Hartford Dr W H Winchley Waterbury Dr Thomas Mulligan New Britain K Perry Naugatuck Rev Charles W Simpson Stratford Andrew Leary Norwalk Dr S Hurlburt New Haven and Rev WW RB Reimers state organizer and Durham, are to attend then prepare for a hearing before the Public Health and Safety commission to urge repeal of the vaccination statute.

Connecticut Medical Liberty League Inc Newfield Cbel League Public Health and Safety Commission Fer Nelson Hartford W. H. Winchley Waterbury Thomas Mulligan New Britain K. Perry Naugatuok Charles W. Simpson Stratford Andrew Leary Norwalk S. Hurlburt New Fravan WW. RB. Reimers Durham

Dirigibus to Face Trial in City Court

Edward Dirigibus will be arrested after a two year term for admitting liquor transportation. He faces arraignment in local City court stemming from a liquor seizure at his Ocean Terrace home last January. A new warrant was drawn up yesterday by Prosecutor Keling and sent to the State prison warden.

Edward Dirigibus Jt States Nisane Hquor Ocean Terrace Keling State's Prison

Woman Arrested After Suicide Attempt at City Hall Station

Miss Joyce Sterling a young Boston woman well known for affairs with college students at New Haven and Cambridge was arrested. At the City hall avenue police station she attempted suicide by swallowing poison as she was taken to be booked. Immediate treatment followed and her life was reportedly in danger but expectant.

Boston Joyce Sterling New Haven Cambridge City Hall Avenue

Court clerks called to testify in Stamford murder case

In Stamford court a witness for Regina Montagnino, administratrix, testified as to a $10,000 purchase related to the death of Ignazia Montagnino. The record showed defendants pleaded guilty to murder in the Superior Criminal Court. Trial adjourned after days of witnesses. Frank Scalarant, nearing nine months in jail, faced testimony alongside Gus Scalarant, serving ten years. Major Morela LaGuardia leads the prosecution team.

Fred W. Tracey Superior Court Regina Montagnino Stamford Ignazia Montagnino Frank Gua Scala Ian Superior Criminal Court Montagrino Scalafani Brothers Frank Scalarant Gus Major Miore'la LaGuardia New York Claritier

Rum Boat Giant Seized by Customs Officials

United States Customs officials seized the trawler Giant at Short Beach near Stratford on Sunday night as its crew landed cargo of rum valued at 15000 dollars. The boat is believed worth under 1000 dollars and legal formalities were to be processed.

United States Short Beach Stratford Therenson

Free expert rupture fitting offered by Bridgeport clinic

An advertisement urges rupture sufferers to consult the New Haven Surgical Co in Bridgeport for proper truss fitting and permanent relief. It emphasizes expert fitting, no risk consultation, and notes the address 158 Waterfield Avenue near Main Street.

New Haven Surfical Co Bridgeport J Lig Fairfield Avenue Main Maven Surgical Loch Bridgeport Jttnven Puremical Co Watrfield, Avenue Main St

Quick Home Remedy for Coughs and Colds

An inexpensive home remedy promises rapid relief from catarrh chest colds and irritated nose or throat. Mix one ounce Parmint double strength with sugar and water to make a pint so you can quickly clear mucus relieve congestion and speed healing.

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