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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 22, 1923

Page

2

Radio Conference Tackles Copyrights and Wireless Hurdles

The Radio Conference days lengthened into executive session as experts and officials address copyright appeals from authors and publishers. Texas cattlemen seek protection for stockyard wire reports, while broadcasters push distinctions in wave allocations for premium programming. Amateurs and newspapers urge access and revenue, with operators noting financial strain yet public duty to push wireless innovation.

Washington Hare Cargon Commerce Department Bureau of Navigation J. G. Rosenthal Counse American Society of Composers Authors Purlishers Texas Wireles Leo Fitzpatrick The Kansas City Star

Four settlers go missing after Indian chase near Blanding

Four white settlers left Blanding for Allen Canyon to trail the Piute Indians and did not return dawn patrols. A new posse of about thirty men searched the Lae mountains. Tensions rise as reports say up to forty Indians are confined by white residents. a clash yesterday left one Indian youth dead and two wounded, with no white casualties.

Ali Lake City Utah Marehis Blanding Allen Canyon Lae Joe Bishops Boy

Seven and a Half Cent Trolley Rate For City Likely

The Public Utilities commission will soon order a seven and a half cent flat token fare for Bridgeport trolley lines with potential future changes. Chairman Richard Higgins spoke after a hearing at City Hall, where industrial, commercial, labor interests and suburban residents discussed moving from the current five cent radial fare to a uniform seven and a half cent token or ten cent cash fare.

Public Utilities Commission Bridgeport Richard 7. Higgins City Hall

Bridgeport Fare Hearing Sparks Debate Over Trolley Rates

Bridgeport public utilities commission debate centers on continuing radial five cent fare or adopting seven and a half cent fare with transfer. Officials from Bridgeport Brass and Warner Brothers represent sides while President Storrs notes the single fare could boost riders though income may dip. A ruling is expected within a week as observers cite potential fare relief for workers.

Chatmag Higgins Iberiy Higgins Ln liveGhood Public- Utilities Commission Commission Bridgeport Connecticut Cmpany Lucius S. Storrs George D. Waterous Walter J. Muckinger Thomas J. McCreary J . Potter Storrs Fred Atweter Robert &. Booth Bridgeport Brasa Company George J. Warren Warner Brothers Company Sturra Chaban Higgins Connecticut Company Manufacture’ Association

Drunken liquor dumped into New York sewers crowd crowds

In New York a police liquor demolition squad poured 15 000 quarts of whiskey into a man hole on the East Side. Spectators cheered and sobbed as bottles seized from illegal distilleries during the past six months were disposed of.

New York

Borah urges clear program to curb third party gain

Akron Ohio March 2 Senator Borah Republican Idaho says parties must abandon rush to furnish votes and adopt a fearless program to stop a growing third party movement. He condemns low standards and calls for bold leadership as voters demand firm policy on pressing national issues.

Akron Ohio Marth Senator Horah Republican Idaho Borah Egking Abraham Lincoln Republican County Committee

Will Probe Veterans Bureau In New England Region

Director Hines and a veterans bureau staff plan a three day investigation starting tomorrow into the New England district conditions. They will establish a new district manager position with headquarters at Boston, replacing the vacant post.

Veterans’ Bureau New England Washin Ur Hines Eterany Luseau Keston New England Veterans Bul Lo Trata Washington Toston

Aged Danbury Man Dies After Head Injury

Danbury resident Wahler Hitch, a leading citizen, returned to his sister’s home with a severe head wound and died of a fractured skull. Police investigated whether a vehicle strike or fall near Maple and Main caused the injury as witnesses reported a man with spectacles, watched by a passerby near the trestle. Hitch resided with his sister Miss Mary Ritch and left a son Lewis Brookhysky behind.

House Stratford Gang Senate Superior Court W. Tutch Danbury Train Pearson New Haven Road Legislative Railroad Committee Wahler Hitch Rose Hill Ai Automobile Lavella Pasternunn Iilreads Rome Ifta Maple Avenue Mary Ritch Léiwis i Brookhysiy

Spring Arrives With Mercury At Fifty Degrees

The weather bureau forecasts continued mild conditions for today with rain expected tonight or tomorrow. Yesterday's high reached 78 degrees while the 4 PM reading showed the temperature at 50 degrees as winter receded.

Yin Baia Spain Weather Bureau

Germany Raises 350 Million in New Treasury Bond

Germany moves to stabilize its economy with a 350,900,000 treasury bond issue announced by banker Mike Wasburg. The plan aims to curb exchange volatility and fund coal and food imports, signaling self-help amid international isolation. French forces seize 9,000,000 marks from Düsseldorf treasury as saboteur investigations rise.

Berlin Mar Germany Republic Germa

Mysterious John Marshall Central Figure In Case Of Murder

New York reported mystery deepens in the Dorothy Keenan homicide inquiry as police conclude a week of probing without progress. A Boston man named John Marshall remains incognito amid public interest and competing theories about the killer, with relatives and officials offering little to break the case.

John Marshall New York Boston Dorothy Keenan Marshall

Board Leader Defends School Funding Power

A former member of the Board of Education asserts state law requires education of the child and supersedes city charter limits. He says the Board can spend ahead for school operation and keep schools open, backed by state statute.

Board of Education

Tax Board Allows Transfer of Funds to Pay Teachers

The Board of Apportionment moved $16 585 from the Contingent Fund to the Board of Education to cover teacher payroll until April 1, when the new fiscal year begins. Auditor Keating refused to authorize further advances, citing legal limits and prior instructions to stop using annual appropriations for deficits. Commissioner Wilson said the funds will cover this week, with pay resumes on the new fiscal year, and other interdepartment transfers were approved or referred for further action.

Ion Board of Apportionment Board of Education Bernard Keating Rne Laverty Joan A. Taverty Leverty Keating Hee Educational Board Lynn W. Wilson Pabmut Witgon Cscel Health & Chatitres Willem H. Beloini Board of Fire Commissioners Recreation Board Common Council Health Department Charltlee Department of Public Works Sala Hydraulic Company

Lions Resolve School System Political Football

A city group called the Lions Club of Nelderert works to oppose perceived political interference in public schools. They decry current governance and advocate preserving educational facilities and curricula. The resolution condemns lack of cooperation among city boards, calling education a right protected by law.

Lions Resolve Loeware Lins Club Neldzerert Lridgeport Uspadvan Hippinewa

Piggly Wiggly Stock At 150 Dollar Share Report

MEMVHIS Tenn March 24 Carence Saunders president of the Piggly Wiggly stock group announced a late statement. he expected full settlement on all stock sold to him at 150 dollars per share by three o clock tomorrow. An automobile wreck on Mary street at Gold street between eight and eleven o clock was reported.

Memvhis Tenn Carence Saunders John Ilbpy Stamford Mary Street Gold Street

Schools Remain Closed Over Easter Vacation Bid Refusal

City auditor refuses to contract bills for the coming week prompting schools to stay shut through the Easter break. Officials cite budget and authorization issues while districts plan remote lessons and community notices.

Payroll funds approve school salary delay and vacation

The Tax board allotted 16335 from the contingent fund to cover teachers payroll for a three day period ending this week. Mayor Atwater and City Auditor Keating protested, preventing further salary payments beyond the allotment and delaying reopening until April 3. Dr Alfred C Fones defended the action, noting historic practice of bridging shortages with next year’s appropriations.

Bikle Dr. Peres Lynn W. Wileson Board of Education Fones Rerson Bernard Keating Beard Fred Atwater Zalis Atwater Keating John B. Wynkoop Keatnik

GOP 70 Boom Fillo Dinner At Danbury Hotel Green

Danbury March 21 special finishing touches to the Republican boom of A Homer Fillo for mayor will be applied at a banquet tomorrow night at the Hotel Green. Between 200 and 500 party members are expected to attend and the event is open to both men and women of the party. Congressman John Q Tilson will be principal speaker with Governor Templeton Lieutenant Governor Binghan and Judge Plelett among guests.

Danbury A. Homer Fillo Hotel Green Ogy John Q. ‘Tilson New Haven Charles A. Templeton Hiram Binghan FP. A Pau ‘Lett A. Homer Flow Moss Ives Wil

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