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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 21, 1923

Page

4

Injunction Blocks Union Fund Use for Mine Organizing

Federal Judge George W. McClintic issued an injunction in Charleston West Virginia barring use of check off funds by the International Organization of the United Mine Workers of America to organize miners in open shop mines. The order forbids sending money into West Virginia for organizing activities and prohibits actions aimed at calling a strike.

Charleston George W. McClintic Linited States District Court International Organization of the Union West Virginia Carbon Fuel Company International Organization of the United Mine Workers of America

Long Hill School Robbed of Book Fund

Thieves broke into the new Long Hill School between Friday evening and Sunday morning, forcing a window and two doors to steal about 25 dollars raised by pupils for a library book fund. Authorities believe the burglars knew the premises well. Trumbull police are pursuing leads.

Long Hill Long Hil Trumbull Authoriies

Dillon to Seek Auditorium Again for Debate

John 8 Dillon, president of the Sixth District Republican club, claims the Madison school auditorium was refused for his debate due to fear of disorder. He plans a single handed appeal and will reapply for an auditorium use for a political meeting aimed at uniting the North District Republicans after a dispute over a district chairman removal.

John 8. Dillon Republican Club Ins Board of Education Madison School GO. P. Yanks Dillon Thomas J. Connor Lonored Dilion Mundisson Weelk

Claim State Collected Too Much in Taxes

Nellie A. Barr and other executors of the estate of John D. Barrett of Greenwich appeal to Judge George F. Hinman in Superior Court seeking a rebate of 17780 dollars saying the state overcollected taxes from the estate. The court reserved decision pending briefs denying the alleged overcharge due to deductions for Mexican investments after the October 1920 death.

Connecticcut John D. Barrett Greenwich Nellie A. Barr George FE. Hinman Superior Court

Youth Declared Sane and Committed to Reformatory

Maurice Quesnel aged 18 of 58 Wrank Lane was examined by Dr A RR Diefendorf and found not suffering from mental ailment. He was committed to Ches Reformatory after months of arrests for burglarizing the Knights of Columbus home and for writing a life threatening letter to a girl.

A. RR. Diefendorf Maurice Quesnel Wrankln Ches Re Reformatory Knights of Columbus

Uncle Joe Receives 5 Pound Cigar From Cigar Makers

In Danville Marel on 20 the Cigar Manufacturers Association of New York presents Uncle Joe Cannon with the largest smokeable cigar. The 38 inch long, 12 inch circumference specimen weighs over five pounds, crafted from Turana shade grown tobacco and packed in a cedar case with a special stamp on box and band.

Danville, I Uncle Joe Cannon

Newtown voters set 10 mill tax rate for 1923

At a March town meeting in Newtown Town Hall the taxpayers adopted a 10 mill tax rate for 1923 after debate over 18 or 10 mills. The Board of Finances recommended the rate and the Selectmen were authorized to borrow 6000 dollars from the Newtown Savings Bank to cover town expenses until taxes are paid in May.

Newtown Board of Finances Newtown Saving Bank Hawley High School Troy Cluse Treasury George Jacot Hast Vilage Th. Clark Lew C. Morris Ia Witliam P. Kennedy Ins Main Street Jessie A. Jamesa Henry Noble Fawleyville Misa Minnie Nelson Taunton Mass

Fairfield Personalities and Local Meetings News Brief

Fairfield March 20 special report notes the Ladies Missionary Society of Southport Congregational church will meet tomorrow afternoon to set the date for a food sale. School officials discuss high school construction at a meeting of the building committee and plan town meeting recommendations. Various church guilds hold Thursday and Friday meetings. Local foreclosures and land matters involve Joaden MM and Bayard Mathason properties. A Fairfield Westport couple, Frank Scofield and Frances Madden, wed this week. A sidewalk outage dispute arises over a pole installation by an electric company. Bowling matches between Fairfield Luncheon Club and Bridgeport Lions open Friday at 8 PM, with rematches next week at Red Men and Bridgeport YMC A venues.

Fairfield Mareh Ladies Missionery Society Southport Woman's Guard S. Paul's Episcopal Church Cireenfield Mill Brothers of the Grange John Lobdell B S Winchester Chartence Banka Burr Wan Kundia Clrly Club J. Water Scheffer Bridgeport Joaden MM. Whiteman Belle S Lineburgh Montauk Road Bayard Mathason Richard Lombard William Charles The Burns Company Frank Scofield Frances Madden Westport Stichard D. Watch LD. B. Benger Newark Duo Pont Company Fuirfield MCC A Bridgepool Y M. c Wing .Com Red Men Cathacart Messrs Hutchison, Hennan Kenneth Kraghtrey Winloch Peigel Donalds Donradson Voole Deyo Riker Mutheart

Mouthwash labeled liquor seized in Stamford truck raid

Stamford police stopped a truck loaded with five parrels labeled Mouthwash. The cargo tested 190 proof and was called White Mule by chemists. Driver Izzo of Bridgeport claimed to be hired to fetch alcohol for New Haven. Federal agents later raided Meyers and Smith saloon on Worth Street, arresting James Smith who posted $500 bond to appear in Bridgeport.

Stamford Connecticut Iani Ivan Williamtreet Bridgeport Greenwich Town New York New Haven Izzo Meyers and Smith Worth Street James Smith U. S Lavery Bridgeport Saloun

Local Boy Enlists and Is Sent to Newport Naval Station

Alex Pelly, 18 of 832 Birdstreet, had his application accepted yesterday at the local Naval recruiting office and was sent to the Newport Naval Training station. The Navy reports a new slot wing combat monoplane under construction in England for Naval aviation. The design allegedly allows easier and safer deck landings on battleships, reducing the risk during alighting and takeoff.

Alex Pelly Birdstreet Naval Newport Naval Training Station Bureau of Aeronautics of Navy Department Eingland Naval Aviaton

Choosing floor materials for a home remodel

The article discusses how floors dominate a house’s use and maintenance. It notes floors influence noise, cost, appearance, and cleaning requirements, and that material choice affects these factors in various ways.

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