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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 22, 1923

Page

4

Attorney Bent Nominated for Lion President

W W Bent named president of the Lions club for the ensuing year at yesterday session. Nominations also list Arthur E B Stone as vice president J Jd Caraher 2nd vice president A J lodgkins Ernest M Butler secretary R E Sprague treasurer James J Rooney tall twister and Ernest Cumming. A three year director slate includes C W Bitzer WM Leonard W A Winter. The club reports a successful year with weekly luncheons and civic talks plus a fresh air home project for the Visiting Nurse Association at Nichols funded by donations around 2200 dollars. Site donated by Peter Davey. Construction and materials by Lions members. Baseball bowling and volleyball fostered. Ladies Night planned for March 18. Lions to enter International attendance competition starting April 2.

Atorney W. W. Bent Lions’ Club Tuncheon Arthur EB. Stone J. Jd. Caraher A. J. Lodgkins Ernest M. Butler R. E. Sprague James J. Rooney Tall Twister Ernest Cumming Tamer C. Wbitzer WM. Leonard W. A. Winter Ernest Butler Tead Nichols Peter Davey Lion

Nine Minor Cases Disposed Of In City Court

Nine minor cases were disposed of in city court yesterday morning. Fines of 35 dollars and costs were imposed on Harry, Ryan, Henry Wade, William Martin, Edward Maggiore and Edward Conroy for frequenting a gambling house. Alex Szamokowicz and Mrs Annis Pinhola, both of 393 Main unrest, received suspended jail sentences plus fines for a statutory charge and related terms. Mrs Pinhola also got a suspended sentence. Inba Chop and Michael Puduska were fined five dollars and costs for mutual assault. Jann Scinto was fined 15 dollars for feckless driving. Giuseppa Derizante of 273 Hamilton street was fined 10 dollars for drunkenness and interference with policeman Waed Seinjo.

Harry, Ryan Henry Wade William Martin Edward Maggiore Edward Conroy Alex Szamokowicz Annis Pinhola Inba Chop Walter Street Chael Puduska Sterling Street Mutual Azeault Jann Scinto Hamilton Street Giuseppa Derizatnte Waeed Seinjo

State Police Probe Attempted Hold Up in Redding

State police are conducting an investigation into an attempted hold up on the Danbury road near Redding Ridge. Tracy Favreau and his sister Viola Favreau reported three masked men leaped in front of their car and ordered them to stop at gunpoint. They sped away and officers have no trace of the assailants.

Redding Strate Police Tracy Favreau Viola Favreau Danbury Road Redding Ridge Favreau

Work Begun on Yale Boathouse Derby

Workmen for Gillis Camp York broke ground March 21 for a new Yale boathouse along the river. Crews will rush the building and hope to have it ready for occupancy before training sessions begin on the Thames for the Harvard race.

Derby Gillis Camp York Yale Thames Harvard

Report Says Auto Gases Poison Air in New York

A New York Academy of Medicine public health committee report released today warns that certain sections of the automobile exhaust system produce dangerous gases. The panel cites carbon monoxide as a key toxin contaminating air people breathe, urging remedial action to curb health risks.

New York York Public Health Committee New York Academy of Medicine

Foreman Receives Distinguished Service Cross for Valor

Milton J. Foreman former National Commander of the American Legion has been awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for extraordinary heroism at Mancourt France on November 4 1918. He led a detachment silencing unseen machine gunners, directing artillery fire that drove Germans from their position. Foreman resides in Chicago where he built a legal career after starting life in poverty. He joined the Illinois National Guard in 1894, commanded cavalry, led during the Mexican border service in 1916, helped found the American Legion in Paris 1919, and contributed to veterans' aid through the Illinois Veterans Trust.

Milton J. Foreman American Legion Mancourt France Chicago Foreman 122D Field Artillery General Foreman University of Illinois , National Guard Four Ears Legionnaire Paris Foreman Iwalr Uinga Tlinois Veterans Trual Wich

Award verdict for auto collision injuries totals 4400

A jury in Common Pleas Court awarded 4400 to Frederick J Robinson in a suit against Willian M Beardsley over injuries from a collision with Milton R Robinson riding as a passenger. Damages sought were 2000 in a related joint action. The crash happened November 29 182.

Frederick J. Robinson Common Pleas Willian M. Beardsley Milton R. Robinson Milton Robinson Stratford Avenue Connecticut Avenue

Providence publishers cleared in libel suit

A jury found no indictment against John A. Hennesy of Pope Publishing Co and Henry Dewitt Hamilton of om pen in a criminal libel case tied to a Providence News article during Governor Beechman Beekman's campaign. Lagena of Woonsocket faced separate charges over alleged false profits in a Providence hotel payment of 21,500 to J Henry Reuter amid the Beechman campaign.

Jury Today John A. Hennesy Pope Publishing Co Providence News Henry Dewitt Hamilton Om Pen Robert Villingsten Beeckman Tatter Caumpalen Bask Fur Mor J. Lagena Woonsoeket Gove Eran Beechman Legace Providence J. Henry Reuter Mr. Beechman Jepublican Fast U. S Peter G. Gerry Democra

Divorces Hearings Set In Superior Court Schedule

Over a score of divorce petitions are listed for Friday in the Superior court short calendar. Judge Isaac Wolfe will hear fifteen uncontested petitions. Judge John W. Banks handles receiverships and six uncontested divorces. Judge George E. Hinman presides over motions. Names include Edna Earle Ozburn versus Harry Ozburn and many Bridgeport clients with desertion or cruelty allegations.

Superior Court Isaac Wolfe Sigl Coast Wolfe John W. Bankss George E. Hinman Edna Earle Ozburn Greenwich Harry Flels Ozburn Newark Sidnay OG. Esaner Bridgeport Grace Nerme Mitchell Hésner New York Alexandre 3 Vermes Elizabeth Vermes Hungary Samb Amipe Thomas H. Snape Anna VV. M. Dore Mackenzie Stephen W. , Mackenzie Beulah G. Clnton Bridgepore Janes Howard Clinton Ascenza Vistrantonio Gioving Pistrantonio Mabel Masterson John Masterse York Samuel Rothenstin Bridgenort Triestine Koppet Rothenstein Max Willey Norwalk Aganst Grace Hilley Ruvie Moran Stamiford Willan Moran Anna, Somogy Szilvassy Joseph Szilvassy May Marin Gaston F. Marin St. Louis Avril Tost Dorothy P.J. Hogan Lesli W. Hogan Anna May Kolaniak Josef Wolaniak Poland Desertsun Richard Francie Hanley Bridget Hanley Martford Gladys Josephine Hart Rolland Hyerett Wart Edward Florents Beaumont Turner Yonkers N. X Banks Ghidys Kimber Walter A. Kimber Claremont Morrin Stamford Susannah Joseph Stur Mary Romanak Lizabeth H. Biro Thomas Biro Bertha MM, Brown Arthur W. Brown

Cop Catches Men and Finds Fire in Street Fire

A police officer chased two men who fled behind a building on Sprunt Street. He caught them but they offered no clear reason for their conduct. A fire alarm was set after a neighborhood blaze appeared. The suspects vanished before reappearing. firemen noted signs of deliberate ignition.

Maretot Teevel Press Tay McMurray

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