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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1924

Page

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Johnson Leading Coolidge in Dakota Primary

In South Dakota Johnson led Coolidge as returns came in from the Republican presidential primary. With 1,365 of 1,829 precincts reporting, Johnson held a growing margin over Coolidge, while McMaster led Sterling in the senatorial race. Rural and Johnson strongholds boosted Johnson to a widening lead as official tallies continued.

Sloux Falls Hiram Johnson California Coolidge Ite Publican South Dakota Forman Coolridge Johnson McMaster Sterling Reurna Jobazon Caupalen Cooluge

Government May Pay $50 for Bergdon Arrest

Washington officials said the government would pay $50 for the apprehension of rover Cleveland Bergdon upon his return to the United States. The notice noted no payment if the arrest is made by a justice or military agent at the landing port and stated no commitment to punishment or inducement for Bergdon to come back.

Washington Rover Cleveland Bergdon United States War Department Bergdon Isergdol Ugwerver Department of Justice Germany Bergdol

New Haven Railroad Trains Make Record On Time

New York March 26 Vasse nce traingy on the New Haven road reached a record 95.1 percent on time for March 24 with only two late through trains due to box yon coaches. Three record days in March show high on time percentages. March 4 and March 10 had 96 percent or more on time.

New York

La Follette Endorsed by Missouri League

Seni or Robert M. La Follette of Wha rongin received the presidential endorsement of the National Progressive League of Migreurs at 1 mert ar héve tonight. Brina Pendle eo boards from Charleston for New York were sighted four ries east for the rgt of Chesanethe entrare yts buoy fruitly by the steace distress sixmass conerdng LO A Paddle on eNagr te avast yard Leadquarters here ne

Louis Mo. Marca 2 Robert M. la Follete Wharongin National Progressive League of Migreurs Sorfolk Marc Oo Amerie Brina Pendleeo Charleston New York Rgt Chesanethe Steace eNagr

Two Gypsy Women Arrested in Flint Theft Plot

Lena Vostello and Lulu Elf, both 23, were arrested on grand larceny charges after stepping from a train at the Detroit railroad station. Police say they stole 700 dollars. Held without bonds for breach of the peace, with five children accompanying them, taken to a local home.

Destrot Mica Determmes Lena Vostello Lulu Elf Detroit Agen Villerde

Unconscious Man Found Propped at Door by Unknown Pair

Stratford March 24 Spe to The Telegram Stephen We 38 of Cornwall Street was brought home unconscious at 9 15 pm in a car by unknown occupants. He was taken to Bridgeport hospital with unclear injuries. No liquor signs noted and no body marks found, police seek to identify the car owners and occupants involved in the odd incident.

Stratford Speain Stephen We Cornwall Street Bridgeport Hospital Tonigat Fcase Greenfield Hill

Danbury Mandamus Quashed and Keane Independent Run

Judge Newell Jennings in Danbury quashed a mandamus and ruled the Keating committee nominee John H. McNamara the only legal alderman candidate for the Fourth ward. Keane remains a candidate as a Progressive Democrat with three contenders in the ward: McNamara, Keating’s nominee, and Jeremiah Keane.

Keating John H. McNamara Jennings Danbury Newell Jennings Superior Court Denverade Uhy McNamara Jeremiah A Keane Michael Culi Nes Keana Fown Keane Elerk Lant Tenic Democratic Progressive Party Republian John H. McNana Jeremiah Keane Cuff Dudge Jennings Thamas A. Keating Arthur V. O'Keefe David B FitzGerald Xés Haven Todaa i Marde Gh Cunninghas Democratic Party Democratic ‘Town Committee Ku Resort Progressive Democrats Ddweed J. Leary

Lions Award Contract for Children's Home in Nichols

The Idens club at Stratfield approved a Lions initiative to build a nurses home dormitory in Nichols for the Visiting Nurse association. Land donated by a member and construction by another sponsor a no profit contract totaling about 11 thousand dollars, aiming to a 20 thousand dollar community benefit funded by member dues and donations. Arthur E Stone was elected president as the club maintains a lively 104 member roster and continues civic efforts nationwide.

Idens Club Stratfield Michaels Lion Club Nurae Association Duesto's Peter Davey Wilbaw & Hewlett Hewlett Wnantmung Heiwlett Dack Delaney Voxer P.caident Bent Aul Toxzn Bridgeport Locas Club Lee Stone Arthur Eo Stone Chaoelate Fist Brich Cunminge Lionard Lopwne Jrd Ott Pwnsal EH. M Rutiec R. J. Porague Talleninger FE. A. Mennard Lion James Votaba Bent Bridge Commission Spade Washington Avenue Inland Hewlett Construction Company Nichole Liena Club Carte Corinne Hoosevelt Robineau Theodore Roosevelt Toplc Berby Atote Shelton Wheeler Chamber of Commerce Fairfield County Danbury Milford Witten Haven Ridgefield New York States Albert Willams Redding Helena H. Weed Norwalk Fairfield Nowuwalk Hospital Nevwalk Jenning Danhu Meriden Pelica Vconsi

Wholesale graft scandal aired in New Jersey trial

Federal testimony in New Jersey court alleges bribery and conspiracy to protect bootlegging operations. Saul Grist and William S. Dunigan, special prohibition agents, describe payments totaling about 60,000 dollars over eight months to influence officials and keep Pennsylvania and New Jersey liquor markets open. Katz and Foley figure in discussions of protection payments and brewery reopenings amid ongoing probe.

New York New Jersey Saul Grist Wiliam S. Dunigan Trisk Mack J. Harry Foley Edwards Herbert I. Katz Patterson Brewing and Malting Company Pennsylvania Jeer Katz Dustgan Kats Moley Crill Paley Duards Foley

Sister of Great American Speaks in City Tonight

Mrs. Douglas Robinson, coramined Roosevelt Robinson, lectures at First Methodist Church on My Brother Theodore Roosevelt. She shares intimate family Oyster Bay and Washington life, offering sidelights on his politics and actions. Audience will hear informal talk, with engaging, wandering excursions reflecting her sincere delivery. Admission fee listed. public invited.

Theodore Roosvelt Slater Douglas Robinson Corumine Rouwsvelt Robinson First Methodist Theodore Roosevelt Robinson Pheodore Roopewell Trebingen Mrs. Robinson

Fifty die in Amalfi landslide in Italy

A late March dispatch from Amalfi reports about fifty people killed in a landslide at the Amalfi seaport, located on the Gulf of Salerno near Naples. The town sits atop jetty rocks and ruined towers, with the promontory damaged by the disaster.

Rom Amaly Omiles Naples Alf Justnha Amalfi Gulf Ilerne

Parish votes leave for Rev Kenry Lt Kelly at St George’s

Rests , vestry and parishioners of St George s Episcopal church at Union and Beechwood avenue voted last night to grant Rev. Kenry Lt Kelly a six month leave of absence with salary. Upon return he will have an assistant. The parish has grown to about 500 families under his rectorship and duties have been arduous.

St. George's Episcopal Church Union and Beechwood Avenue Kenry Kelly

Senate moves to curb farmers shipping costs in policy shift

Senate Interstate Commerce Committee approved a plan to declare a general policy on farm freight rates and let the Interstate Commerce Commission set specific rates. The measure aims to lower freight burdens on agricultural products while avoiding fixed rate mandates, arguing producers bear transport costs and deserve relief. The proposal follows President Cook's December message and seeks action soon.

Washington Eax Congress Seniute i Interstate Commerce Committees Smith Cook Ben Ems Interstate Commerce Commission

Untitled Warriington Sketches Highlight J. Metart Figure

A fragmentary description notes a government official cited in Herbert Corey’s Warriington sketches. It mentions a controller general supervising money spending, with attributions to J. Metart and references Uncle Sau. The text hints at satire and a taxpayer viewpoint in an exclusive appearance.

Ain Wasiduginn Sau Taxpayer

Daugherty and Smith not in on $33,000,000 deal

Washington public session probes Attorney General Daugherty’s handling of a stock market scheme around $38 million. Star witness Roxie Stinson, former wife of Jess W. Smith, recounts large sums allegedly passing to her and others, with telegrams and letters from Washington, Palm Beach, and Ohio filings. Statements tie Smith and Daugherty to profits, losses, and extensive financial ties before Smith’s death.

Washington Senate Daugherty Sinclair Oii Roxie Stinson Jess W. Smith Ead Paire Beach Washington Court House Ohio Smith Miss Stinson Jesa Smith Alte Mr. Daugherty Coumanyle Chwiurnan Beachhart Mat Smith Siace Alformey

Quacks Facing New York Medical Practitioner Registration

Albany hearing on the Carroll Laity bills explores proposals for annual re registration and licensing of physicians amid debate over 2000 plus practitioners alleged as diploma mill graduates. Chiropractors oppose the move citing technical nature of their field and current practices.

Albany New York State Augustus Lb. Bowning State Department of Education Carroll Downing Uec Becauer

Templeton Plans Organization of Bank in Ansonia

HVarivworld March 26. Templeton and thirteen Waterbury and Ansonia men notified the State Bank department of an intention to organize a new bank in Ansonia to be known as the Anson Bank and Trust company. The group includes Peter M. Kennedy and six other named incorporators from Waterbury and Ansonia. Capitalization details not stated. minimum for such banks is 25,000.

Hwarivworl Travernor Wpleton Waterbury Ansonia State Bank Department Anson Bank and Trust Com Paley Grosernor Peter M. Kennedy Merchants’ Trust Company of Derby Savings Hawk Abe Breq J. Care Jamey M Geades Prederick M. Mewarthy John J Bennett Utanel

Poincare Prevailed On to Continue as Premier

Paris dispatch says Prime Minister Poincare agreed to stay in office at President Millerand's request after a day of political crisis. The move calms tensions, with senators and deputies pressing for continuity to carry forward policy measures already undertaken.

Paris Ray Poincare Millerand M. Poincare Poincare Doumergus Peret Senate Chamber M. Poineare Twig Veara MM. Lrand M. Palavare

Memorial Day funds allocated by council committee

The Common Council last night approved 2,506 for Memorial Day activities, directing 2,400 for annual patriotic services in the High Auditorium with Mayor Gel Henry Allen as orator. The remainder funds 300 will cover flags wreaths and related municipal costs, while societies will report grave conditions to custodians and Major Behrens. A new law requires each community to care for its own soldier graves.

Common Council United Patriotic Ties Nual Gel Henry Allen F. Wil Behrens

Trolley Company Opposes Extra Disses At Public Hearing

The Trolley Company and a Connecticut firm plan to oppose petitions for five additional lines at a public hearing before the Public Affairs Commission in the Common Council chamber. Representatives from Conn e and Stratford avenues seek routes including from Crane Valve Company to Hreeh and from Stratford avenues to Seaside.

Common Council Connecticut Company End Linea Tre Connec Ktratford Avenue Crane Valve Company Fearcist's

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