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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1923

Page

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Hays Hilles or Harvey to Lead 6 Up Campaign

Washington March 18 The movement for Harding renomination grows with talks on pre convention leadership and a summer speaking program. Names under consideration include Will Hays Charles Hilles and George Harvey with Daigherty signaling a formal campaign plan and a possible pre convention chair for the National committee.

Washington Associated Press Harding White House Daigherty Miami Will Hays Indiana Charles D. Hilles New York George Harvey London Hays Willen

Krupps to Till Soil in Russia

Berlin reports Krupps and the Soviet government signed an agricultural concession allowing Krupps to cultivate 247000 acres in southern Russia. A special company would operate the lands with British capital, following Moscow's ratification.

Russia Berlin Krupps Moscow

29 Per Cent Raise Sought by Fall River Textile Workers

Boston reports Thomas F. McMahon announces a planned strike by Fall River cotton mill operatives over a 29 percent wage demand. A mass meeting will vote on strike, with Fall River firms resisting. The city of 36,000 textile workers is split between the United Textile Workers and the Fall River Textile Council, which seeks 15 percent.

Boston Thomas F. McMehon United Tertile Workers of America Fail River New England Conference Board Fall River McMahon United Textile Workers Textile Council United Textile Workers of America New York

No New Sin Discovered in 2000 Years Says Dr Goodell

Dr Charles Goodell told an overflow crowd at First Methodist Church last night that there has been no new sin discovered in 2000 years. He argued wealth and fashion fail to matter at death and urged reflection on personal value to family church and community during a ten dollar collection drive and evangelistic campaign.

Dr. Goodell Ananias Dr. Day Evangelist Charles Goodell First Methodist Arbuckle St Paul Rome First Methodist Church United Church Justin Lawrie Gorvic Methodist Church Goodell William Horace Day Majestic Majestic Theatee Mr. Lawrie Bruce Young

French Soldier Shot at Essen Depot

A French soldier was shot and killed at the Essen railway station. Three Germans were arrested on suspicion. a fourth was wounded after attempting to evade arrest. Semi official negotiations between Germany and France and Belgium are expected to begin this week, with Britain hoped to be represented. Ebert, in Hamm, faced cheering crowds as he met with labor leaders and officials before returning to Berin.

Ssen Associated Press London Daily Mail Paris Germany France Belgium Great Britain Ebert Hamm Associated Presaj Ebért Bérif Ham Essen Kkrupps Russalan Business and Financial Department of Labor General Motors Corporation Hoover

Thomas Johnson Named Arbiter Of Outdoor Shows

New York reports Thomas J. Johnson of Chicago named chief arbiter for outdoor amusements. He will censor and regulate all outdoor entertainments with power akin to baseball and motion picture authorities. The showmen’s committee vows to outlaw objectionable elements and ban gambling devices, liquor or drugs, and unsafe acts from parks and carnivals.

New York Thomas J. Johnson Chicago Landla Will Hays Showman's Legislative Committee United States Johnson Mawailan Village Gaid. Ag

Two Water Breaks Flood Roads in Fairfield and Boston Affects Traffic

Readable items note two conduits damaged one at Fairfield Avenue and Courtland Avenue where a car sinks in the street and another a water main on Boston Avenue near Noble. Also report a Long Hill crash victim at Bridgeport Hospital expected to recover.

Fairfield Avenue Courtland Avenue Boston Avenue Noble Long Hill Bridgeport Hospital Hutchins Yale Milford College Club Manis Walingford Westport Women’s Improvement Association

Raid at Broad Street cigar store linked to gambling suspicions

Police raided a cigar store at 1059 Broad Street long observed for gambling activity. Pro prieter’s associate Anthony Cisero of 1008 Kossuth Street was arrested, with Nels Nelson of 91 Arch Street and America Stanculo of 238 Charles Street also arrested for alleged betting on a table with no cards or dice. witnesses stated pennies were being matched.

Broad Street AB & Gambling Resort Anthony Cisero Kossuth Street Nels Nelson Arch Street America Stanculo Charles Street

Blizzard Stalls Trains Across Iowa Paralyzes Boone Area

In Boone Iowa on March 18 a severe blizzard cripples rail service and halts church services as one of the worst storms in 25 years sweeps the state. Snowbound towns, frozen tracks and disrupted raffle facilities mark widespread disruption.

Boone Iowa

Harding Breaks Deadlock Over Import Duties

President Harding orders the Tarif Commission to proceed with investigations into complaints against import duties. The move ends a procedural dispute among commission members over whether to start a general inquiry or limit action to cases filed for revision. Seventeen articles are expected, with most sought for reductions rather than increases.

Washington Harding Tarif Commission Commission Marvin

New Haven Road Executive Heads Scientific Healing Association

New York March 18 The National Association for the advancement of scientific healing announced plans to coordinate all healing branches to treat nervous disorders. Dr Baward S Cowles head of Park Avenue sanitarium led the effort with officers and committees named including Margaret Woodrow Wilson Samuel Untermyer Thomas N Chadbourne William G McAdoo George Gordon Battle Rev Howard J Metish and Thomas N Rhinelander Edward G Riggs is president and Mrs Pinchot is first vice president with Cowles as chief medical adviser.

New York National Association For the Advancement of Scientific Baward 5. Cowles Park Avenue Margaret Woodrow Wilson Samuel Untermyer Thomas N. Chadbourne William _G._. McAdoo George.Gordon Battle Howard J. Metish Thomas N. Rhinelander

Water Main Burst Drenches Boston Ave Causing Pavement Damage

A 16 inch water main burst on Boston Avenue east of Noble Avenue sending a 50 foot plume of water and destroying pavement. Repairs, cost and traffic disruption were temporary as emergency crews fixed the break. Water service to affected homes was restored by 9 p.m.

Boston Ave Boston Avenue Noble Avenue H. B. Lord Hydraulic Company George M. Coughlin Public Works Boston Berkshire Pond Main Street General Electric Company

Two Army Reserve Officers Die In Fort Bliss Plane Crash

Tay C Richenbach 26 and Kenneth P Brown 28, reserve officers in the United States Army Air Service, were killed during a practice flight at Fort Bliss when their De Haviland aircraft crashed in strong wind. Spectators watched as the plane fell, caught fire, and the two men were trapped beneath wreckage. Brown, an El Paso confectioner, previously lived in Portland Maine. Reichenbach, an El Paso Smelting Works assistant ore buyer, hailed from Centralia Illinois. Both served as World War I Air Service officers.

Brown el Paso Gotham New Hampshire Portland Maine Reichenbach el Paso Smelting Works Centralia Ilinois

Sacco Condition Reported Fair at Hub Hospital

Nicola Sacco, convicted murderer, whose 31 day hunger strike ended, is reported in fair condition at Boston Psychopathic Hospital. He was committed yesterday after alienists found him mentally slan g su bject to illusions. awaiting further mental status review on March 27. He received orange juice and barley gruel and spoke with his wife while closely guarded.

Boston Nicola Gacco Boston Psychopathic Hospital Dedham Arthur Pattrell Sacco Fred H. Moore Sacco-Vanzett Glendower Evans Vanzett

Burned to Death in Fire from Overheating Oil Stove

Wallingford March 18 Frank Clinton 65 was burned to death early today in Clintonville when an overheated oil stove in his room started a blaze destroying the houses where he and two boarders slept Medical Examiner J H Bufftman investigated after removing the body Owner Carl O Norberg said smoke woke him and flames consumed Clinton's room spreading through the dwelling Norberg saved his wife and child and another boarder the house burned to the ground

Wallingford Frank Clinton Clintonville J. H. Bufftman Clinton Carl O. Norberg Climntors Norberg

Child Chokes to Death Swallowed Diamonds

Geneva report states Swiss gem dealer Dingle was with his five year old daughter when she swallowed diamonds worth £800 while playing with cases of stones in a nursery. A doctor arrived after a telephone call but the child died from a diamond entering the thorax. an operation was required to remove the gems from throat and stomach.

Geneva Associated Press Dingle

Cars Collide On Post Road Near Westport

Westport March 18 An auto owned and driven by Carl H Sundberg of New York side swiped a touring car driven by Dr Hertfian Vrounstein of New Haven on the Post Road east of here early last night. The New Haven car was eastbound and Sundbergs car was toward New York. Neither car was damaged much and police allowed both drivers to continue.

Westport Carl H.sundberg New York Hertfian Vrounstein New Haven Post Road Here Sundberg

Car Sinks in Quicksandlike Mud After Water Main Break

A new sedan carrying Mrs. Meta Gorham and passengers plunged into a sinking roadway after a water main burst on Fairfield Avenue near Ash Creek bridge. Firemen and police watched as the rear end disappeared into mud, water flooded basements, and traffic halted. No injuries reported as crews struggled to lift the car.

Fairfield Avenue Ash Creek Bridge Thoroun Boston Avenue Noble Avenue Meta Gorham Livingston Place Norwalk Bridgeport Harold Gorham Far Field Avenue Lite Tle Thraa Gorham Francis St. John Hartford Bridgeport Hydraulic Company

Author's Manuscripts May Be Lost in Stamford Blaze

Stamford fire damage may exceed twenty five thousand dollars after a short circuit started a blaze in a fruit store in the Opera House block. Fire chiefs and two alarms fought the flames for two hours. valuable manuscripts belonging to naturalist William J. Long may be lost. The three story building housed offices, lodges, and apartments. residents fled to the street as smoke and water damaged upper floors and stock. The building owner is Mary Vuono, with insurance covering the property.

Stamford Orige John Gardella Victor Veit Secong Wilam J. Long Wwe M Mary Vuono

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