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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1923
Page
20
Danbury March 13. Stev ens resigns refusing to commit to future plans and previously declined to run as an independent. Keating named potential successor as town chairman, while party factions clash over backing for mayoral candidate Cuff amid long standing feud with ex postmaster.
Maurice Quesnel, 18, was arrested after police say he vowed to kill Pauline Wood and planned a forced meeting. He faced breach of peace charges with a $1,000 bond and was jailed pending federal arraignment. He was also linked to a recent burglary at the Knights of Columbus clubhouse on Washington Avenue.
New York report says George Herman Ruth has been made defendant in a $50,000 heart balm suit filed by Dolores Dixon, 19. Ruth’s attorney disclosed that Ruth claimed blackmail and would not pay, vowing to fight the charges to the limit.
A crowded ballot of 60,000 plus signatures backing a repeal of state taxes on theatre tickets collides with crime and politics notes. Separate items include Steve Tormar facing a prison term for manslaughter and Regina Montagnino winning a 7,500 verdict in a murder case.
Samuel and Louis Liebs and Lloyd Wright Company Inc were held in 2900 dollar bail in New York to await action of the Federal Grand Jury. Prosecutors say they used mails to defraud investors by selling stock of the Nippissing Extension Mines Ltd as a Canada market share. The scheme involved representing undeveloped Nippissing stock as loaded with value and selling at inflated prices.
Police recover three aims and 40 five gallon containers in the cellar of a wrecked two story building destroyed by fire March 2 near New Haven. Neighbors reported muffled explosions before discovery. The house, part of the Spinelli estate, had been unoccupied since Mr Spinelli's death and the family denied knowledge of the illicit contents.
Hartford telegram reports a legislative hearing set for Wednesday afternoon on a bill to establish a State normal school in Bridgeport with a $40,000 appropriation for salaries for two years. The hearing includes opposition from Bridgeport Board of Education President Alfred C. Fones and will consider using the City Normal building as premises under city-provided terms.
James Roscoe Day, chancellor emeritus of Syracuse University, died in Craig Hall Atlantic City tonight from pneumonia after influenza. A national educator, Methodist leader, author and publicist, he served as Syracuse’s chancellor from 1924 after a long tenure as head of the university campus.
Seven Irregulars were executed across Ireland on the eve of St Patrick’s Day as the Free State government cracks down on attacks. William Healy was hanged in Cork after an assault on the home of Mrs Powell, sister of the late Michael Collins. In Mullingar two leaders Michael Creavy and Henry Keenan were executed for panic robbery. James O Rourke was shot in Dublin. Three Irregulars were executed at Wexford, totaling seven for the day. Sniping and a land attack were reported with clashes at Carrick and a shipyard raid in Cork where ammunition was seized from a steamer.
Marie Bates, long time stage actress born in Boston, died at her Glenbrook home. Funeral at Glenbrook Friday, burial in Woodlawn, N.Y. She starred in Boston Museum stock and later works under John P. Stetson management, with notable roles including Mrs Egan in The Auctioneer.
Norfolk dispatch reports seventeen year old Donate Shavo alias Duke Strabo alias Ben Liverman pled guilty in Corporation Court to six counts of robbery and one of burglary. He was sentenced to fifty three years in the state penitentiary at Richmond. His home was listed as New Bedford Massachusetts.
Connecticut lawmakers heard the plan for a three member highway commission to oversee the state department, but no official spoke in favor. House Leader Buckley urged a study by a commission to report to 1928, while Trumbull proposed an eight member board. many called to retain a single highway commissioner.
Stratford appeals for stronger governance as the General Assembly passes the Stratford charter bill. The measure, sent to the Senate after House approval, strengthens the council manager framework. In Stratford, bond refinancing for a $250,000 sewer project is planned, with payments spread over five years to secure better terms.
Reports from Albany and Paris describe miners striking after French forces seized coke ovens in the Ruhr and fires were allowed to go out. The Anti Saloon League of New York was required by the Supreme Court to file publicity on its political activity.
A woman found her four children aged 7 to 1 year on the kitchen floor at 792 Ogden Street after they were exposed to illuminating gas while playing. A stove jet was turned on by one child, others continued playing. Neighbors and Dr Bellano helped, with four taken outside and treated. all remained at home after care.
Raymond Littell son of Mrs Sarah Littell of 137 Barnum Avenue and former supervisor of the Roys department of the Norwalk Y M A suffered a broken neck in a wresting accident. Five neck vertebrae were broken and a plaster cast encased the upper spine and head. He can now use a daily walker and doctors say he will recover.
Kansas City March 13 W F Stewart recently convicted of using the mails to defraud in an alleged 460000000 land swindle Hidalgo county Texas was sentenced in federal court to five years in Leavenworth and fined 1600 with costs estimated at about 5000
St Joseph Michigan March 13 Associated Press Jurors in the William Z Foster criminal syndicalism case faced admonitions as selection neared completion Judge Charles White warned the panel not to read material related to the case Prosecutor Charles W Gore and Frank P Walsh prepared a tentative jury of ten men and two women with one woman excused by agreement on both sides The case stems from actions connected to the Communist party convention held last August and local editorials in support of the prosecution drew attention from defense and prosecution alike
Milford March 12 special report says the Milford Chamber of Commerce endorsed daylight saving at a meeting. It appointed a three person committee to consult with Postmaster Manley J Cheney on a half day for letter carriers Saturdays. The organization plans a March 22 banquet at Seven Gables Inn with notable attendees and a statewide publicity drive to boost Connecticut.
In a non jury Superior Court session before Judge Allyn L Brown Julius Grolork administrator for Amelia Grolocks estate challenges deeds by the late Bridgeport woman to her three children by a former marriage. One witness testified the conveyance was to take effect after her death. The case was continued.
A train from Boston to New York arrived over 30 minutes late at Devon, with engine trouble delaying Schedule No 95 from 5 16 to 7 87 p m. It stopped at Devon unexpectedly before resuming at 6 27, delaying the late arrival by more than forty minutes. Other trains including No 21 were late by up to 30 minutes.
Weather bureau issues advisory for a disturbance south of Southern New England moving northeastward. Strong north to northeast winds may reach gale force tonight, shifting to north and northeast by Wednesday morning, with diminishing conditions expected Wednesday.
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