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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1923

Page

16

Women Seek Right for Jury Service in State Courts

Hartford March 83 The Women’s League of Voters urged the legislature to grant women the right to sit on juries, presenting their sole bill with a forceful case. The debate touched on new Superior Court judges and continued amid limited opposition, with financial concerns shaping the proceedings surrounding education bills and state board funding.

Hartford Legislative Committee On the Judiciary Women's League of Voters National Women's Party Bell Salls House Iil Legis Wail Torrington Judiciary Committee Fenton G. W. Wheeler Keneally Fishan State Board of Education Education Committee State Board Bakewell

Dr Payne Addresses Safety Council Meeting In Bridgeport

Dr Payne of York University told foremen and supervisors at the Bridgeport Safety Council meeting that educating children to avoid unnecessary risks while crossing streets could reduce street accidents to a minimum.

Payne York University Bridgeport Safetsy Council

Y M H A Minstrel Show Tonight For Camp

The Y M H A plans a minstrel show tonight at the Y M F A auditorium. Proceeds fund a summer camp for youngsters as Dark town praise and dance and song are arranged by H Jackson the caretaker listed with local organizers.

Y.M. FL

Speed Mania Across Ages Tied to Primitive Drive

In Reno Nevada on March 6 James BR Young of the University of Nevada argues speed mania appears across ages. He asserts the primitive love of speed is a human evolutionary trait, noting similar reactions in babies and older girls when exposed to rapid movement.

Nev Saya James BR. Young University of Nevada

Paris Fetes To Restore Versailles And Gardens

Paris plans a spring fete to raise funds for restoring Versailles and its gardens. The event Ve Les Fetes de France, led by Minister Berard, will span several days with performances by premier French artists. Likely sights include the Opera at Versailles and Theatre de la Reine at Trianon, among fairy tale garden displays and illuminated fountains drawing a large crowd.

Paris Verles Les Fetes de France Monsieur Berard Heau Arts Versailles Trianor Palace Werdens

Connecticut Residents Named Heirs in East Orange Will

Connecticut residents Alice S. Brewster of Hartford Robert S. Stephenson of Westport and Amy L. Stephenson of East Orange were bequeathed 20000 each under the will of Milas Josephine Brewster of East Orange admitted to probate today. Bishop Chauncey Brewster of Hartford was left 100.

Newark N. J Alice S. Brewster Hartford

Man Found Dead Ashore by Illuminating Gas

Nathan Levy 65 Fulton Street was found dead in bed shortly after 1 yesterday. Medical Examiner Samuel Garlick stated the aged man heated three kettles on a small gas stove and, by accident, turned on another, then slept. Neighbors, noticing a gas odor, summoned help and found him dead.

Nathan Levy Fulton Street Samuel Garlick

Girl Struck by Car Injures Eight Year Old

Lillian Gordon eight of Garfield avenue was slightly hurt last night when struck by an automobile while crossing Main Street near Garfield. She was taken to St. Vincent's Hospital for observation.

Lillian Gordon Garfield Avenue Main Street Garfeld Avenue St. Vincent's Hospital

Harding regrets talk on re election plan

In St Augustine Florida March 98 a cautious mood grows around President Harding and his aides as Attorney General Dougherty revises a Miami Conference statement and signals future campaign talk may be delayed. Dougherty arrives and the president contemplates whether to withhold politics for the present.

Harding ST. Augustine Fla Meade Miami Dougherty Hla —_ presconvention Daugherty

Chief Executive Avoids Politicizing Daugherty Statement

The chief executive has not met since the statement, expresses appreciation for Daugherty's motives, but aims to keep actions in the coming months free of politics. He wants to prevent any perception that his moves are politically charged.

Mr. Daugherty

Approved Headlight List Revised April 1

Motor Vehicle Commissioner Robbins T. Stocell announced a revised list of headlights approved for use in Connecticut effective April 1. The list also shows Connecticut devices approved for use in Massachusetts. sixty five types are legal in Connecticut, but only forty six have been sanctioned in Massachusetts.

Hartford Robbins T. Stocell Connecticut Uae Massachusetts

Chauffeur Acquitted of Robbery Charge in York Case

Charles J. Btughes, a chauffeur, was acquitted by a jury after being charged with robbery in a case involving jewelry valued at 80,000 stolen from Mrs. Huno C Schoeltkopt of Buffalo at a New Year’s Eve party. He was the first to be tried in connection with the theft of Mrs. Achosukopt’s goods and was later tried as an accessory after the fact.

York Charles J. Btughes King Huno C Schoeltkopt Buffalo Hughes Achosukopt

Mercy pleas reach Soviet via Rome and Washington

The State Department said it would convey Pope Pius XII's earnest pleas to the Soviet government through the American ambassador in Berlin to spare Archbishop Zepliak and other Catholic priests condemned in Moscow. The Vatican asked the Soviet Union to commute sentences on the grounds they are Catholic clergy and subjects of the Pope. Separately, a revolutionary tribunal in Kamenetz Podolsk sentenced 84 people, mainly tradesmen and intellectuals, to death for aiding anti Bolshevik forces and Petlura.

Washington Mar State Department Berlin Ives Zeplink Butchkavitch Cathelic Church Moscow Rome Associated Press Pope Pus Russia Zepliak Incollegetisla Petlura Ded

Heiress Miss Pellora Angell Quietly Marries Nor ris

Pasadena dispatch reports Miss Pellora Angell heiress to a 40000000 fortune in a quiet wedding at noon. She wed Leeter Nor ris, a newspaper cartoonist from St Charles Idaho, fulfilling her late husband’s wish.

Pasadena Calif Pellora Angell John W. Gates Leeter Norris St.Charlea, Ik

Death action heard over $10000 in court battle

Judge John F Kellogg held a nonjury session hearing a $10000 death action filed by Joseph A Buskey as administrator of Steve Ordos against Joe Starine. The pair quarreled on December 18 1921 and Ordos was allegedly struck with brass knuckles. An infection from the wounds led to his death the following year. Decision reserved.

John F. Kellogg Joseph A Buskey Steve Ordos Joe Starine Ordos

Albany Assembly defeats eight hour day bill for women

Albany March 24 the Straus bill to provide for an eight hour day for women and minors in industry and the Codie minimum wage bill went down to defeat in the Assembly after passing the Senate.

Albany Straus Assembly Senate

Desertion Alleged in Short Marriage Divorce Petition

Demetrios Maragos filed for divorce in Superior court against Zoe A. Maragos claiming desertion on May 10 after a marriage on April 21 1919. No children. Ansonia Council set for March 28 special meeting to act on Finance committee tax report.

Demetrios Maragos Zoe A Ansonia Mar Board of Aldermen Mead Fiinance Committee

Putnam Coffee Ends Poor Brew Delights Home Folks

Start with good coffee to rival rich cream says Putnam. Experts pick Putnam as the distinctive flavor and thousands of readers concur. Measure water precisely to make three cups with about 3 1/4 cups of water and fresh boiling water to extract oils. Get a Putnam from your dealer today. Your family will call you blessed tomorrow morning. Hartford Conn since 1841 William Bordmen 3 Sons Co.

Lux Lever Bros. Co Broadway Cambridge Mass Putnam Guerin William Bordmen

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