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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1923

Page

2

Bethel to hear perjury case against Williams today

Special prosecutor says Eleanor Williams of Bethel will be arraigned before Justice Robert Keeler in Bethel on perjury charges tied to the Waterbury arrest. She allegedly testified in the W E D Stokes divorce case last November and may be represented by Samuel Untermeyer of New York.

New York Serts Stolkes Stokes Walliam i4 Herpenn Mera Pepperman Damazihe Williams

Four Arrests After Police Break Up Street Fights

Police detained four individuals after separate brawls. In a rooming house at 620 Iranla jan avenue Joseph Scout and Alex Henderson fought until officers intervened. Henderson sustained scalp wounds from a blow with a lub. On Grand street Patsy Yanton and Joseph Vantule clashed as officers quelled the melee among a crowd. No arrests were listed for the broader disturbance.

Perticipantary Westeray Iranlajan Avenue Joseph Scout Alex Henderson Henderson Grand Street Patsy Yanton Joseph Vantule Offas Grand Street Rallses

Six Trespassers Arrested By Railroad Detectives

Railroad detectives who have made scores of arrests on Sundae in the West diverted their operations yesterday to the Berkshire division tracks in the North end. They arrested six men charged with trespassing on railroad property. Besia right on using Eker's Extracta. Sold by all good grocers.

Sundae Berkshire Division North End Besia Eeker

Died Notices and Funeral Details From City Paper

Multiple death notices dated March 1923 list names including Mary Burkat Teresa Hewitt Patrick Fitzsimmons John Stubbings Hod Earl, Gilet Nelson, John Quigles, Terry Van Houten, Sarah Warner, and Jacob Te te. Each entry provides residence, funeral date and time, church or cemetery, and burial location. notices reflect local obituaries and scheduled services.

Burkat Mary Burkat August Burkat Charles’ Jablonaky Firatamas Evangelical Zion Church Parl Coutu St. Michael's Cemetery Aetson Thin City Broad Street Gilet Nelson Henry Si. Liehop John Quigles Mmulins Scott & Redgate Noa

Reliable Remedy for GOAT and WHEUMETISM

Prescription A-2851 advertised to rapidly relieve rheumatic pains. Sold by druggists in Heilbronn area. Made by Elmer & Amend, Third Avenue, 19th Street, New York.

Heidar Elmer & Amend Third Avenue Newe York

Ready to Redeem 1920 Uncalled Victory Notes

Uncalled Victory notes from 1920 may be redeemed at any Federal Reserve Bank or Treasury branch in Washington. Jennis And just companies will handle the transactions for customers. The notes bear the initial letters A Lod K or I prefixed to serial numbers.

Wastiengiyon Treasury Washington Jennis and Just Companies Rent

Cuff Confident On Election Eve Amid Campaign Spin

On the eve of voting, Cuff advocates claim sufficient votes to win as Republicans tout his two terms as postmaster and protest city neglect while Democrats smile. Rumors of a GOP edge circulate with Frank Stevens urging district workers to defeat Cuff, though Stevens declines comment.

Cuff Dagen Jeadera Jeaders Danbury Frank Stevens A Stevens Marquis H. Schitter Wallace G. Olmstead Fred Obmstead T. Ward Amcallster Jamey Fi Aintenten Stevens

Bridgeport Man Found Destitute in New Bedford

A Bridgeport Connecticut man, aged about years, identified as August Johnson, was found wandering in New Bedford Saturday afternoon after exposure to a Friday night thunderstorm and gale. He was weak, undernourished, and his clothing torn. he said he came from Bridgeport Wednesday and aimed to reach Nantucket to see his sister. His brother Carl Feanson of Bridgeport was notified and he received shelter and care.

New Leeimard Mass August Johnson Bridgeport Conn Lawrence D. Somers Afarton Johnson Cas Island Nantucket Carl Feanson Waterbury Bridgeport Hospital

Yale Seniors Allowed to Own Cars at College

Yale authorities announce seniors may own and operate automobiles while at college, ending prior prohibition for undergraduates. Student councils of the college and Shyfield Scientific School say this marks a step toward student self government and will be enforced by students.

Atuttents

Blue law enforcement triggers Broadway disturbance at Central theatre

New York police enforcement of the Sunday blue law forced two vaudeville acts at the Central theatre Broadway and 47th street to perform in street clothes. The show halted at intermission as patrons stormed the box office demanding refunds, a scene that drew further tension but eventually subsided.

New York Aztorn Central Theatre Broadway 47Th Street Vaudevilla House

Federal TextBook on Dog Needed, Congress Is Told

Missouri Congressman Harry Hawes urged the Department of Agriculture to publish a formal dog handbook. He argued dogs rank second only to humans in intelligence and value them as companions, with roles in hunting guiding and farm work. Hawes pressed for a comprehensive guide detailing breeds, uses, care, and responsible ownership.

Congress Harry Hawes Washington Mar Harry 3. Hawes Missouri Department of Agriculture Hewes Department Publle Spote Menac Enien Veal Ative Pidark Lyusepel Congresman Haweshive Halloge Otlaws Congressman Mawes Gos Meriflon Tha Das Puyinta Mr. Haives Papua Jnlow Capeiin Ds OMNCI Hess Furowa Neu Juristora Tay Uae Mr. Hawes Hmiwee Dag Hook

Man Killed as Truck Is Demolished at Stratford

Stratford news recounts a fatal crash when a Gas Light company truck flipped on Pine Rock park road near Skidmore hill. John Stubbings Hodgett died in Bridgeport hospital after being pulled from the wreckage. three companions fled the scene as investigators later detained all party members.

Stratford Amella Ap Stratford Center Alen K.jadson Ralph O'Brein Palley John Peterson Main Street Peterson al Stanley East Drabatreet Bridgeport Darby Derby Cone O'Clock Palmer Hous Pine Rock Park Direcion Bridgeport Gas Light ‘Company Skidmore Hil Maelf Hodgett Stubbings Hig Ment John Stubbings Kfinnie Hodgett Haysville G. 2 Tridger Gag Light Company Teelock

Fire destroys large Philadelphia edifice

A major blaze today destroyed the Garrett Buchanan Paper and Twine Co building on Sixth Street below Market in Philadelphia. Fire, smoke, and water damaged adjacent structures. total loss estimated at 1.81 million with about 706 thousand tied to the plant and stock. Two workers injured amid efforts to fight the fire. one man overcome by smoke.

Fhigadelphia Mar Garrett-Buchanan Paper and Twine Company Sixth Street John Wi. Bilison and Song Company Siukce

New Haven Woman Dies From Fire Injuries

New Haven records a tragic blaze as 6 year old Gabriella Turner died after her apron caught fire while she prepared dinner with a horse present. Her relatives extinguished the flames but she died five minutes later in the house.

Waven Gabriella Turner Rughter

Fraternal lodge meetings list scattered across towns

A dispatch lists numerous lodge meetings and fraternal groups across Stratford Bridgeport and surrounding areas with varied times and venues. It notes no telephone calls and references lodges such as State Street Columbus etc with names like Veterans and Spanish War Veterans and others including Ladies and Charities in scattered venues.

Stratford Hridgeport Lodge State Street Jauyaity Lodge Rome Piebetr Samuel It Warris Lodge Tal Society St. Bayle Bpietoanl Ehnreh Lieve Todge Teriha Briel Harmony Rebeka Wiulge Fok Oy Steuben Ha Syate Atain Charity Todge, O Atrent Bricklayers Misoescil Trenty LTO Wim Rivert Moelal Triglen Vounel Muin Auoet Angeline Tr Rarietivat Daichters Uf Theutenant W. Tishaearn United Stata

Bustle Bow Returns in Sophisticated Fashion Tone

A fragmented fashion note notes bustle bows in season's chic frocks recall 1830s elegance. The tone hints at refined styling, modern charm, and a hint of ribbing at social dress.

Mind Over Matter Fails With Hold Up

Ga March 2 abby reports a lecturer or pry subjects, and the victim Mrs asithy suffers at hands of a thief. A failed experiment ends with the thief absconding after robbing the home near the street. The incident reflects contemporary concerns about mind over matter and penance.

Abby Asithy Fleeture Len Wade

Bootleg Trust Uncovered in Gothan Night Revelations

Federal officials reveal a vast bootleg operation with a prospective value rivaling ten million dollars. A shipment of handpicked whiskey was intercepted, suggesting a broad conspiracy spanning multiple entities and locations.

Gothan Marel Hederal Yeahers N.Y

Three Arrested On Parking Charges At City Theatres

Police report three men arrested on parking charges after a disturbance near Main Street theatres between Congress and Mhapal streets. Individuals named Samuel Gold and Wall Fosepa Amosteore, both from Southasia, were involved along with others.

Congress Mhapal Streets Bie Werestary &, Oliphitne Southasia Samuel Goldser Wall Fosepa Amosteore Sevettorat Avenue

Reorganization of Zenith Co Completed

Zenith company of Minneapolis reorganizes as holding firm of Merchants Casualty of Waneda and Union Fire Casualty, with Lea M. Pingard named president. Announces buyer Sare sub 180 cents on the dollar for a diary. Bracelets described as fashion notes for sleeveless gowns and fracs.

Winnipeg Ain Che Zenith Company Minneaphia Merchants Casualty Company of Waneda Haehean Emploreet Union Fire Casualty Company Lea M. Pingard

Toil and Patience Behind Tutankhamen's Tomb

In Luxor's Valley of the Kings archaeologists endure years of hardship and isolation as Howard Carter and colleagues pursue the Tomb of Tutankhamen. The piece highlights Carter's 23-year quest, funding gaps, austere living, and the remote, perilous digs near Thebes, noting the dedication shaping modern Egyptology and the discovery's enduring mystery.

Luxor Egypt Associated Presa Iittle Tutankhamen Howard Carter Carter Thebes Neypt Theodors M. Davis Boston Ter Lord Carnarvon Tutankhamun Snow Fample Excavator Valley of the Kings Theban Hills Nile Crivo J. Pierpont Morgan Ootain Ufe Archaeologiata The Thebes Ia x America Halda Dend Alines Cand Canyon Colorado Yellowstone Talis Wilduate Seound Tutankhamen Ang Aistance

Two Aviators Burned to Death in Plane Fire at Kokomo

In Kokomo Indiana two aviators, Gilbert T. Baker of Meonk Fort Indiana and Private Earl Thornburg of Watttler Vald, were killed when their plane burst into flames during takeoff after a gust tipped it, puncturing a fuel tank. Spectators could not rescue them as the machine burned.

Kokomo Ind Maren Siteut Gilbert T. Baker Meonkfort Earl Thornburg Watttler Valt Ween Wlagiyv Field Jover

Woman Leaps From Ferryboat Rescued From Whirlpool

Mrs Latrina Vasti leaped from the Municipal ferry Harlem into the Bell Gate whirlpool near Stuckwell Island. Deckhands watched as the river current carried her downstream and the ferry immediately reversed. Harlem avoided shore impact to effect the rescue and she was hospitalized and revived with expected full recovery.

York Mar Harlem Bell Gate Latrina Vasti Deckshends Stnckwell's Island Vasti

Tribute marks John Drew's fiftieth stage anniversary

In New York on March 25 a 600-strong gathering from six walks of life paid homage to John Drew, honoring his fifty years on stage. Spanning his childhood to current roles, the event featured stereopticon portraits and brief tributes from figures across law, medicine, politics, clergy, the arts, and press.

New York Augustin Daly Union Space Players John Drew Mr. Drew Arch Street Philasdelphia America Tucse George Gordon Buttle Royal S. Copeland Carl Reiland Henry Miller Augustua Thomas James Metcalf The Muses Melville I. Stane Associated Press Iis Tong Press

Auto Crash Kills Two, Wounds Two in Scarsdale

Scarsdale March 26 two men died and another was severely injured when a car traveling at high speed struck a telegraph pole on Albany Post Road. Willisah Schulbayk of Scarsdale and Frank Fritzer of White Plains died. William J. Hezly was hospitalized. Louis Tentinell of White Plains offered the ride after the group had toured the countryside.

Scarsdale Albany Poat Willisah Schulbayk Frank Fritzer Wh Plains William J. Hezly Louis Tentinell White Plains Pols

Deny Reports That Zionism Is Dying

The Zionist Organization of America rejected London Daily Express editor Despatches claiming Zionism is dying and that wealthy Americans and Europeans have withdrawn support. The organization stated the contrary to current affairs.

New York London Daily Express Palestine Zionist Organization of America

Poison liquor deaths spark Philadelphia investigation

The city reports three deaths from poisoned alcohol in Philadelphia with two more fatalities, prompting federal and local probe into the source and price of illicit liquor sold at ten cents a drink or three for a quarter. A separate notice announces sewer work on Brookfield Avenue and a city council meeting on April 2 to discuss the matter.

Philadelphia Feder Qtr Tenderloin

Yellowley to Return to Washington Chief Dry Agents

New York March 25 Federal Prohibition Director Yellowley will depart the district to resume duties as chief of general dry agents in Washington. The announcement listed Palmer Canfield as a possible successor and noted intensified enforcement along New Jersey coast with customs and coast guard collaboration to curb smuggling of liquor under the Volstead Act.

New York Mar Q. Yellowley Ralph A. Day Washington Yellowley Palmer Canfield Prohibit Department Kllngston 7Ahall Teymi Roy A. Haynes New Jersey Pennayt. Yang Anigonst

Special Town Meeting Warning for Perils Town 1923

Notice calls a special meeting of Perils Town voters at Town Hall on March 20 1923 at 7 PM to decide meeting locations, high school building changes, town hall alterations, public library funding, street improvements hydrants, juvenile court appropriations, and related actions. Frontmen Frederick A Burr William Dalling William Bl O Dwyer sign as Fairfield Connecticut officials.

Perils Wey Gaid Board of Finance Fairfield Connecticut Frederick A. Burr William Dalling William BL. O'Dwyer Fairfie

Taxes on Grand List of 1922 due in Bridgeport

Notice to Bridgeport taxpayers that the first half of the 1922 Grand List taxes is due April 1 1923 at the Tax Collector Office City Hall. Collecting daily 9 am to 6 pm from April 18 1923 Sundays excepted. Saturdays 8 am to 12 noon. After May 1 1925 interest at 0.75 percent per month on unpaid taxes. Tax Collector EDWARD A. DREW. Also notice of Common Council hearing on extension of French Street to Housatonic Avenue. City Clerk to notify interested parties. meeting April 2 at 8 pm at City Hall.

Brookfield Avenue Comuon Councd Common Council Commnan City Hall Notica Bridgeport Gold Pelor A. Drew French Street Housatonic Avenue Cll Vox Council Chamber P. Donigan

Tax notice from city tax collector to Nate and others

Tax collector Edward A Drew issues notice on the 1921 tax list for property taxes due by March 31 in city hall rooms. Payments accepted up to March 1 1923 without penalty, with details directed to property owners listed in the 1921 assessment.

Nate Natics A Serene Ben He Louis Lens Pais Marca Edward A Drew

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