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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1923

Page

8

Nine Hearings Open as Bucks Ends Nine Year Compensation Service

Compensation claims dominate a Norwalk hearing day as commissioners review multiple cases against American Tube and Stamping and related firms. Matyas seeks extended pay for thumb loss affecting his hand. other workers seek eight to nine weeks more treatment or lump sums after injuries from stamping and boxing at Norwalk and surrounding plants.

Edward T. Buckingham Domenteus Mata Ube and Stamping Company Matyas Acob Kilhe George W. Hawley Frank Ashlood Columbia Grapho Whens Norwalk Charles Mace Norwell St.eoree Mace Meuckingham William Mason Isein American Hat Manufact Tog Mason Waliam Prendergast American Tube and Stamping Company Nin Steve Caserie Haston

Basis of Hughes Talk on British Navy Unknown

London March 23 Associated Press reports the source of information cited by Secretary Hughes about British warships with extended gun range remains unclear. American officials say the data appeared to have British Admiralty approval, but no publication statement was made. Sources suggest Jane's Fighting Ships 1922 may contain the error, though the Admiralty disclaims responsibility for the accuracy of the listings.

London Associated Press Navy Department Hughes Secretary of the Navy Washington Jana Fighting Ships Admiralty

Native Indian Missionary in Touring Country

Bridgeport observes a touring Indian missionary, Daniel Swamidass, hailed in India for abolishing illiteracy and debt among the lower classes. A University of Madras graduate, he declined a government post to pursue missionary work and serves as National Mural Work Secretary for India with the AIML affiliated efforts.

Bridgeport India Daniel Swamidass Swamidass University of Madras Swamidoss

Remedy for Oil Evil and Loan Bank Gains

Mr Swamidoss identifies the great evil in money-lenders’ grip on the poor. Loans reach up to 369 percent interest. A bank, aided by the British government, lends only to the poorer classes and requires a genuine desire to raise living standards. This improves living and sanitary conditions nationwide. Swanndass travels to Springfield and plans a U S tour to enlist Christian associations in the Y M L C A work.

Swamidoss Swanndass Springfield United State Y. ML. GC. AL

Fairfield Committees Meet To Discuss High School Cost

Special dispatch says Fairfield groups join at Town Hall for a joint session by Board of Finances Town School Committee and Special Town School Building Committee. T Rice Davis will report costs from this week’s proposals. Finance board to consider recommending building at Town Meeting Monday.

Fairfield Board of Finances T Rice Davis Board of Finance

Russians send to Maine for farmers' bulletins

A Maine agricultural experiment station report shows 41 requests for farming bulletins from Soviet Russia in the past year, the largest foreign inquiry, with Canada second and inquiries from Europe Asia Africa and beyond. The station funds include 10,000 Maine farmers receiving bulletins and ongoing work in plant and animal nutrition disease control and poultry inheritance. Restless jackets influence debutante fashion with straight beltless designs and plaids rising in social prominence across fabrics.

Groud Maine Soviet Russia Maine Agricultural Experiment Station Russia Canada Europe Asia Africa South America Australiaia East and West Indies

Penns tax on coal protested by Governor Cox

Governor Cox released a letter to Governor Pinchot protesting Pennsylvania’s 22 percent direct tax on all anthracite coal mined in the state. He notes New England and New York would face 3.46 million in government expenses and warns against state control of natural resources harming national interests.

Boston Channing HH. Cox Pinchot Pennsylvania Cox New England New York

Society Extends Time for Poster Contests in Connecticut

The Connecticut Humane Society extends poster contest deadlines to April 20 announced by Clarence M. Agard. Bridgeport district officials report postponement from March 31 as Stratford students join as a unit. Posters should be sent to 300 Washington Street Hartford. U S Forest Service records indicate blight affects chestnut wood durability.

Atic Connecticut Bridge- Port Washington Hartiora

Seek Several Men in Conspiracy to Violate Rum Law New York

Federal agents seek several men alleged to be involved in a plot to withdraw 10,099,000 worth of liquor from a bonded warehouse. Charles and Ralph Sabbatino and eight others were held for Grand Jury action on conspiracy to violate the Volstead act. The Sabbatinos were arrested after allegedly bribing directors Murphy and Reeves to release liquor from the warehouse.

New York Charles Ralph Sabbatino Sabbatino Brothers Prohibition Enforcement Murphy and Reeves Murphy

Pappas Trial Delayed to May 1 by Governor Action

In Boston tonight the spectro election of Paul Pappas was deferred to May 1 by the Governor and council. The delay shifts the case timeline and may affect associated proceedings.

Boston Arch Paul Pappas

Patrick Fitzsimmons obituary in South End resident dies

Patrick Fitzsimmons 2 months and longtime South End resident died yesterday at Seton Vincent's hospital after a brief illness of pneumonia. He survived by wife Ann three daughters Bre Peter Annis and Maris Fitzsimmons four sons William C Luke John and Bernard Fitzsimmons a brother Hey William Ammonds of New England and nephew Rev John McCabe of Ji Ett City. Funeral from 36 street home at 9:80 o'clock Tuesday with solemn mass at 10 at Sacred Heart church burial in St. Michael's cemetery. Edward Duffey funeral arrangements include high mass of requiem at 9 o'clock Monday at St Chark church burial in Mh cemetery. Also notes home insulation study about saving energy from hot water tank heat loss.

Patrick Fitzsimmons South End Set. Vincent's Hospital Ann Bre Peter Mmef Thomaston Conn Annis Maris Fitzeimmons William C New London Luke John Benerad William Almmons New England John McCabe Jiett City Luke Fusst Waterbury Sacred Heart Church St. Michael's Cemetery Edward Duffey Threa Thames Margaret Duffey Lo E. Richards Main Street St. Chark

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Buckingham Afieshcon Tube and Stamping Company Walter Frank Mazes Cacecho Stovalya Jantes Shahnen Agmérican Tabs & Stamping Company Antonio Clita Tiataei Pararento Commissivnty U. S Daniel Swamidoss Daneel Swamidoss Illinois Main ST Cor PENN Bay State Assairs Pinchot U. S. Forest Service Collins George Bly CBUAS J. Collins Pete” Dunn Sian Charles J. Collins Fairfield Ave Noble
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