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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1923

Page

2

Senate approves bills on highways and public works

Hartford reports favorable on bills to improve state highways and authorize local bridge bonds. Acts include Stratford and Bridgeport charters, water company actions, nursing and public health bureaus, and school bond authorizations. The Legislature adopts multiple measures to expand transit, housing, and utilities in Hartford and surrounding towns.

Hartford Senate Hartford School of Law Tadeninit Brissin SRE Bridgeport Nonclark Water Company Brooks Banks Committee Eame Stratford Griswold Connecticut Plate Glass Insurance Company Willimantic State Department of Health Thea State Department of Health Lorship Railway Company Wallingford Gan-ght Company Shore Line Electric Company Eastern Power Company Hast Sz

Widowed Fox dies in City prompts funeral plans

Obituary notices list services for Sarah Fox widow of Henry C. Fox aged 73 in the city. Funeral at Henry E. Bishop's Mortuary chapel 274 Fairfield Avenue Friday at 2 30 PM. burial Lakeview cemetery. Also notices for Eliza Jones, Nathan Levy, Jane Richards, Thames J Fairfield, Michalina Sablonski. Each lists residence, dates, funeral times, and interment details.

Thuradatoh Lakeview Cemetery Tlevy Nathan Levy Tynerz Folton Street Thuredar Mar Rocephthelem Richards Bridgeport Cospital Jene E. Richards Charles Richards Hawley Lafayette Thames JF Fairfield Conn Aureath Muling Beau & Redgate St. Thomas Church St. Thomas Cemetery Sablonski Michalina Sablonski Huntington St. Michaels Archangel R. C. Church St. Michaelsemetery

Coughlin Has No Right to Cut Down Elms Says Eames

Wien questioned last night about orders to cut ten elm trees on Bluntington road. Eames said no council order exists to cut the trees, noting he is a legally created tree warden and must approve any removal. He promised to investigate and denied council or Public Works directives authorizing the cutting. Jeremiah Holmes of Beardsley Parent Teachers Association said the group seeks full information before acting and will continue inquiries today.

Coughlin Eames Wien Bluntington Rus Theoughtyre Conmuon Counsell Groren Iar Mons Ceonrmnen Council Gammon Council Jeremiah Holmes Parent-Teachers Association Beardsley School George M. Coughlin Smarter Heardsley School Public Works Beardsley School Parent Teachers’ Association

State Highways Bills Move Through Legislature

Hartford March 28 The Education committee sent to Appropriations a bill to pay tuition fees to towns for pupils sent to other high schools. Several trunk line routes approved including Norwich to Hackney Berlin to New Britain and others in New Haven county. Rights forfeited by Charles W Togery Norwich restored to Louis Sternlieb Nervelen. Debates over state funding for transportation and education continued, with transportation bill rejected 22 to 5 amid calls for fiscal restraint and reliance on current revenues or serial bonds for new projects.

Hartford Education Committee Appropriations Committee Norwich Hachyme Berlin New Britain Unionville Plainville Polland Billington Stafford New Haven Charles W. Togery Louis Sternlleb Nervelen Connecticut Hinewell Nonitiors Bakewell Burwell Johnson Tune Dignan Sen Gang Oliparchy Senate Hackewell Bidwell Eilucadion Committee Elura Warr Senowory Wibler Challenser

Educational bills defeated by GOP machine in state senate

The Senate debated educational bills as the GOP machine maneuvered to block passage. Senator Rogers urged rejecting the measures and accused the education bills of overreach, while party leaders pressed to bring the bills off the table and push a new education agenda.

Rogers Activite Organis Maiion Sstate Ells Seaview Elis

Notice to Noter Notler Ends March Tax Filing For 1923

Tax notice requires owners to file monetary claims against properties with unpaid 1921 taxes by March 31, 1923. Payments accepted at the Tax Collector Office Rooms 4 and 6 City Hall through March 31 without extra charges. Edward A Drew, Director.

Notler Alard Edward Ae Drew Ctor

Notice of Reward for Property Crime on Carroll Ave

Fifty dollar reward offered for information leading to arrest and conviction of those who destroyed and stole shrubbery on the premises of John F. Molden on Carroll Avenue.

Nantasket Beach Inferno Threatens New Town Hall

Fire swept Nantasket Beach destroying a new town hall and a public school within a furlong of the Atlantic. The flames also threatened the Atlantic House district as crews battled the blaze that consumed roughly one third of a square mile.

Cohan New Town Hall Damon Publte School Atlantic Hotye Attlantic House Steels Wan Kent Jr Nlx

P U Board Orders Seven and A Half Cent Flat Fare

Bridgeport hearing on a 7 1/2 cent flat fare for the Connecticut Company explores public sentiment and the impact on factory workers in Bridgeport and nearby communities. Evidence from manufacturers and residents supports token fare with transfer privileges, aiming to lower transportation costs for workers while considering effects on suburban shoppers and city congestion. The commission sets a final order date and notifies interested parties.

Bridgeport Connecticut Company Commisseion Publi Dinter Nis Leon Dubie Stratford Fay Southport Devon Gyek Faoleay Bridgepurt Fairfield Southregral Manufacturers Association of Conte Paris Audentie le Cartory Abdorrd Lurae Mgursa Gibsons Apple Stratera Fairfield Tarise Prrchasing Hg cnBe Igt Jariwater Uluwil Ransfer Toy Noyveager Trenry JF. Billings Tr Mission Court of Canon Ty of Conneticut Victor S$. Curtis Connecticth Company New Maven Connecticut Jone R. J. Rock Briggeport Business Men's Association Seward

Radio Heard in Airtight Vault Concert From Bank Vault

A contralto concert was broadcast from within a bank basement vault. The broadcast began after Mr Whit ing and others arrived, with a 300 metre tuned setup. Mary Bennett’s voice came through, accompanied by nearby generator static as observers outside heard the recital.

Ty O'Cleak Ivan Z. Morehouse

Niantic Hospital Debate in Executive Session

An executive session of the committee discussed the State Sanitarium at Niantic for tubercular children and the Humane Institutions effort to fund expansion. Opposition from the McCook family and condemnation actions to acquire land were examined, with a focus on hospital grounds and adjoining estate issues.

Hartefo Jimech Niantic Ate Power Anson McCoolk McCook I Perthon Seraion Aichiven Chaitain Lia

Anti vaccination debate cited by Bridgeport committee report

A public health dispute arises as the Public Health Committee favors rejecting an anti vaccination plan for emergency times. A minority report will seek repeal of the compulsory vaccination statute. Separate notice invites bids for Sheridan School alterations in Bridgeport with requirements and bid conditions.

Velreem Stldarrespondenn Mimoric’ Rayort Adolf Lefer Hridgepare Luther Randall Andover Committee On Public Health Cheshire Egar Unnton Lederer

Fraternal lodge notices and meeting locations listed

A fragmented notice lists various fraternal organizations and meeting sites in Bridgeport, including State street locations and a prep for possible changes or fees. Mentions Uncas council and Masonic Temple with scattered street addresses.

Saiter Fraternality Telegram Bridgeport Lodge BP. O State Street Bridgeport State Armory Bridgeport Alcher Club Broad i Street Uncas Council Koof P Temple Lodge Magonic Temple

Notice Taxes on Grand List of City of Brid

Taxes on the grand list due in the first half of 1923 must be paid at the tax collector's office in Brid, with collection dates starting April 1833 and continuing daily thereafter at the assessor’s office. After May 1, 1923, interest at three quarters of one percent will be added to unpaid taxes monthly.

Ts Peyers Brid Ecains Sondera

No 4 Beat Down Labor Idea Reflected in Facts

Capital cannot successfully conspire to beat down labor, a view one settles by considering well-known facts. The Lions Club is referenced as a separate entity within this reflection.

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Logal Yy. W C. A City Brige Lordship Trolley Themes & Chapmen Co Stratford Ave Briddeport, Conn HOUSE G. O.P John F. Molden Bys Carrol Ave Nantasket Beach Frank Pages One P. U. Board Niantic Hospital Sen. Atchison Adimis Sheridan School Board of Mdulation City of Roanair Desiny Avenue Frederick A. Cooper Arch’t Main St Board of Education Ear Board of Education Board of Vacation Mary 0. Cutting China Eiarvars Mf. Co New York City Park City Automobile Show United States Kiwanis Club Chamber of Commerce Lions Club Manufacturers’ Association Rotary Club Armory
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