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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1923

Page

3

Soldier Bonus Bill Stirs Connecticut Legislature Hearing

Hartford March hearing on a proposed state bonus for World War I veterans drew cheers and jeers. Opponents argued the bill would cost 4 to 6 million dollars and unfairly reward some veterans. Proponents cited past bonuses and military service, with figures from Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion supporting the measure.

Welles Wethersfield Hisses Joers Kolm Mourne Senate John H. Willams Bridgeport Veterans of Foreign Warn Edward J. Kelly Colchester American Legion Sepeng Che Tego Keily Dozana France Chadroun Venton Willimante Hiluiwel Williania Bouua Wideniphin Hartford Veterans of Foreign War Rudd Post Harter &. Wheeler Stratford Tusktown Olden Meviden McGrath Waterbury Vone New Ulevon George' i F Gregery

Boys Burned Playing Near Bonfire Near St Randall Ave

Two youths, Pater Calabrese aged 168 and Frank Belarrado aged 10, were burned on hands and forearms while near a bonfire on St Randall Avenue. They were taken to St. Vincent's hospital in stable condition and treated for the painful injuries. Household hints note a wintergreen olive oil balm said to relieve rheumatic pain.

Pater Calabrese Frank Belarrado St Randall Avenue St. Vincent's Hospital

Bonus Advocate Points to Defeat of Glynn

Amid a storm of discussion at the General Assembly, supporters and opponents debated the Soldiers' Bonus bill for veterans of the Mercian Wars. Senate and House members gathered to press for or against the measure, with questions about funding and political consequences highlighted by veteran advocates and legislators.

Glynn Uartford Mir General Assembly Committee Senate House George Ch Post Hartford Legislative Colamites Bul

Fire Commission Seeks Reason for Captain McCarthy Action

Commissioner Righter and Finnegan push to uncover motives behind Captain McCarthy’s unusual moves. McCarthy faced potential demotion after a prior dispute and requested a detailed explanation at the board meeting. The commission plans to hear his account at the next regular session.

Hearing on State Normal School Bill at General Assembly

A brief hearing on a bill for the State Normal School was held before the Education Committees of the General Assembly. Representatives and local officials appeared for and against the measure, expressing satisfactions or objections depending on preliminary assignments and taring terms.

State Normal School Taupe I Bridgeyart Waa & Mere Adolf Lederoy Manisure Atfred G Fone Jyan We Wilson Ihn Judgapert Board of Lauendon

Movie Theatres Push Tax Repeal Amid Broad Hearing

Theaters urged repeal of a multi tax scheme that raises admission costs for small venues by as much as 430 percent. Industry leaders including Groedou Rafi and William True argued the tax burden cripples cinemas. witnesses from across the state attended the Scute chamber to press for repeal.

Kmall Theatres Wilitlie True Connecticut Motion Virture Assucation Veter

Turkeestan Transformed by US Bug Trade and Nomad Shifts

A fragmented account describes Turkeestan under Bal ahoviel Tule and US insect trade, noting cultural upheaval, urbanization around train stations, and a move from nomadic life to settled farming. It references the Queen of Rage, the Takiintalog Mbyte Gos, and the impact of irrigation on labor and home life as rugs emerge as main income.

Mys India Src Stalk Na Ceuals Devert

Walk With God Ends Labor Fight Campaign Speech

Dr. Charles Goodell urged ending the labor dispute by walking with God during a Philadelphia Methodist addressing a crowd. He linked biblical figures to fair wages and praised the ten day campaign, with multipleUpcoming talks and a luncheon on Friday teed up by religious and business groups.

DR. Goodell Charles Goodell Goodell God Enoch Mnoch Goodel Smat Justin Lawrie Herring Cormel Dr. Gondell Chamber of Cammerny Tawrle

Personal notes from Idlehmohd area gatherings and visits

Local item reports residents returning home after visits to relatives in Idlehmohd 170. Mrs James Uant of 10 Bradley Avenue hosts Orient Bewing cress members at 2 30 this afternoon. Mrs Ei A McClelan of 166 Park Street to entertain Authors’ elt tomorrow. Miss Gierteude McNoamara rests after appendicitis operation at St Vincent’s hospital. Kitchen shower for Nicholy by Miss Gol Miller’s Sunday school class. Calvary Episcopal Ladies guild birthday party honors five March birthdays with 30 plus members attending. Mrs William Webb of 479 Park Avenue to entertain Thursday Thiable club this afternoon.

Mogh Edward ¥Arley Idlehmohd 170 L. 1 James Uant Bradley Alveat Ongkor Fairview Avenue Imemberg Gierteude McNoamara Hremont Street St Vincent's Hospital Kffle Tilty Af Nicholy Gol Miller Ladies Guild of Calvary Episcopal Church William Webb Park Avert

Brotherhod President Man Falls From Ladder in Fatal Injury

Willanbartes, president of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen, is in a coma with arteriosclerosis and severe injuries. William Schoolmaker, 306 Byo Avenue Bridgeport, lies in hospital after a ladder fall at Berkshire Cigarette Manufacturing, suffering a fractured skull.

Brotherhood Baliumorig Mb. Mareh Willan &Artes Formr Firgmen Ehurel William Schoolmaker Byo Avenue Bridgeport Berkeshire Cig &Lature Company Union Avenue

Governor Templeton Proclaims Good Friday 1923

Governor Charles A Templeton issues a Good Friday proclamation urging prayer fasting and contemplation for March 30 1923. He calls upon worshipping in homes and churches to reflect on prosperity and national need and to aid the needy while praying for deliverance from sin and misfortune.

Templeton Elvil Ares Dartford Charles A Templeton

Clash Over Examinations Of Girl Pupils Sparks Hearing

Hartford March 14 a heated hearing debated a bill to set nurse qualifications and place nurses under school boards statewide. Dr Coon opposed while Wilson and board leaders supported the measure. The discussion touched on Bridgeport health exams of girls and broader health education in public schools.

Coon Wilson Health Department Board of Education Bakewell Hartford Marcel Cray W. Wilton Bridgeport Board of Education Br. Wimaan Phdoon Bridgeport Health At & Hearing Today Wvam Mittas Gener Vada Charles M Bakewell New Haven Alfred ©. Fonea Hoard of Education Board of Health Bridgeport Bakewall Ones N. & Tight State Board of Education Misa Hyde Middletown State Board of Examiners of Nurses Connecticut Imagna of Nursing Education Dia Gibbs Yantda Goon Dr. Taylor Bridgeport Board of Health Benator Bakewell Dle Persiani Houthington Itoune Mhoffman Ermal Dr. Fones Caplains Hrdgeport Hoard of Health Dr. i Jones Inkford Albert B. Meredith Hin Fones Schooly M. Myereth Cortright Hubert Uirat Ueaith Byglena Gioba of Yeanus

Tax Returns Caustic Comment on Audits Delays

Government agents warned of years of auditing backlogs as they disclosed 900 million dollars in additional tax claims from old returns. About 10,000 accountants were needed to handle 26 million unexamined returns, with 1922 projections suggesting further gains while Wall Street activity stayed muted.

Raturna Fleld Wall Street

Police uncover booze during arrest at 192 Nichols

Officers from Segend precinct raided a residence tied to a complaint about improper conduct. They found moonshine whiskey, a ten gallon container and five gallons seized. One person, Lesunabre wo InnHo Factoring, was released on bond 49 cents on charges of indecent conduct and violation of minor laws.

Nichols Frank Toscnshio Segend Logeusbre Banda

Two Day Off Plan Delayed by Board Decision

The board delayed plans to buy new fire hose citing a recommendation for 8000 feet of hose at a cost of 9000 dollars. A February report lists a beneficiary from the Joan department with a 72-dollar amount. An application from May Lindley Street was received, and the surgeon’s report notes eight men on duty for injuries or illness in the last two weeks.

Woile New Houn Pring Connecticut State Firemans Assacres Joan Department Meain Lindley Street

Germany Ready to Make Offer to Spain in Brussels Talks

An attempted overture by Praga Ht ja, Senatr, and Nicotra to the Spanish ambassador in Brussels aimed at Spain's withdrawal from a ventiset with Germany. The Vatican rejected the Nunelo proposal after learning the government was aligned with tar lened authorities on the Rube sn fale. Telgian government not contacted by Vatican or Appaln. Panne velvet and metal fabrics mentioned for hats.

Praga Sfanatr Nor Nicotra Papal Nuelo Brussels Spaniah Wediudan Erminy Nunelo Vatican Monsignor Nicotra Vane Cilatery

Chicago Court Rulings Trim Breach of Promise Awards

Chicago courts cut breach of promise awards as juries handed down varied sums. The Superior Court declared love cannot be priced, noting recent cases from Wood Brook and others. Awards ranged from $1 to $60,000 with several retrials ordered as midwestern juries and judges wrestled with damages and public sentiment.

Chicago Kyroy Gibbons Alecrigy Uawin David Nettle Lavwer Abe Render Anne Mavens Ftyman Wittenberg Fudge

Meetings and fraternal groups listed in Bridgeport notices

A fragmented Bridgeport page lists meetings and times for many fraternal and civic organizations including American Society of Mechanical Engineers Stratfield hotel, Bridgeport Rifle Club, Knights Templar, Knights of Malta, Shrine bodies, Sons of Italy, and local lodges. It also mentions local emblems and jewelry trends noting earrings made of metal and stone like pearl and jet.

Bridgeport Brwich American Society of Mechanical Engineers Stratfield Bridgeport Lodge Stalr Street Bridgeport Ater Mary Ain Browd Cirealo Roma Lod Lee Avenue Benet Association Central Police Statut Berkshire Slate Street Hridgeport Jods Phy Milo Atreet Tremple Lodge Amit A. MT Macgonle ‘Temple Milion Vomunndry Knights Sitte Atraet Stentlichd Laggli Stella Sons of Italy Washington Savenue W. OW Livo Brond Veldgeporscuap Ete Brond SS Joseph's T T.ageoeration Barnum Avenue Dias Howe Wannn Road Frankin Bardlett Camp Sons of Veterans Brord Raymeni Llarria Post Vela Feretan Warn State Olga Todge Song and Daughters of Herman

Economic tides and the balance of profits

Comparing sea tides to economics the piece argues prosperity rests on a balanced relation between wages output prices and profits. When the balance shifts employers workers and investors must adjust to a new profitable level.

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