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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 30, 1923

Page

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Coal Gas Fatal to Man in Bath Dormitory

Peter Ferraro, 20, of 36 Pembroke Street died from coal gas fumes in a Katz baths building dormitory at 719 Pembroke Street. Four companions, Paul Paoletti, 22, Paul Walfonner, 33, also known as Wilson, and Peter Lengs, 22, were injured but not killed. doctors expect recovery. Officials say the cause is coal gas from a Russian furnace used to heat stones for steam in the basement. no alcohol contribution found. Frightened caretaker and police investigated as gas odor and frothing at the mouth were observed.

Katz Baths Pembroke Street Peter Ferraro Ennsteda States Bridgeport Paul Paoletti Shelton Street Paul Wal Fonner Wilson Katz ¢Alablishine Peter Lengs Green Street Samuel Garlick Ferraro Tony Gebauch Winessen Husalun

Nations asked for records under new naval treaty

Washington informed by the Navy Department that nations signatory to the naval treaty may be asked to file official records of their programs under the agreement. Orders require careful revision of information in government files and labeling of unconfirmed data.

Washington, & Rpseen Navy Department Lughes Washington Ber Js Worte Vnli

New Anti Daylight Saving Bill Prepared for House

A proposed anti daylight saving bill with teeth passed a committee vote today and moves to the House. It would criminalize public displays implying a time zone other than eastern standard and impose fines or short jail terms. Public offices showing clocks or schedules to align with daylight saving would face penalties. A separate incident on Main and Drexel streets last night involved a frightened passerby after a woman was assaulted near a vehicle. Michael Sullivan, 203 Golden Hill Street, was jailed on a drunkenness charge following the disturbance.

Dud Iy Cote Niittee Louse of Representatives Dreave Street Yelice Say Michael Sullivan Gulden Hill Street

Carnarvon In Critical Condition After Poisonous Bite

Lord Carnarvon of the British expedition to King Tut's tomb has pneumonia following a poisonous insect bite. He remains in a critical state with infection spreading from the face to the shoulder chest and lungs. Lady Carnarvon rushed to Egypt by air but had to abandon part of the journey. a specialist joined the trip and continued by plane.

Cayag Egypt Lord Carnarvon Tut- Ankh-Ameén Luxor Carnarvon Italy Plana Tord Carnarvon

Woman shoots contractor then kills herself in private office

New York reports Helena Zeigler of Riverside Drive, 26, visited the private office of Frederick W. Burnham, wealthy contractor and River View manor owner, fired a double barreled pistol, fatally wounding Burnham before killing herself. Burnham died later from the wound.

Girl Self New York Frederick W. Burnham River View Manor The Hudson Helena Zeigler Riverside Drive Burnham Well Burrham Dobbs Ferry Bellevue Hospital Grand Central Terminal Misa Zeigler

City Churches Hold Special Good Friday Services Today

Local reports indicate churches across the city will conduct special Good Friday services today. Medical Examiner cites a man in a dormitory death as responsible for the incident. weather forecasters warn of continued cold, with a tentative forecast for readers.

Connecticut Breweriea

Prophetic Cold Weather Persists in Bridgeport

Weather speaks of no relief from the cold as a Siberian air mass pushes eastward. The city endures a strong NW gale from Lake Ontario with continued low temperatures and persistent winter gloom. Bridgeport endures the biting bite of Old Mash England weather as a cold wave lingers and temperatures dip again after a brief midday rise.

Milford Charter Committee Hears Proposed Bill

Milford Charter Committee votes to accept a drafted charter by attorney Clarence Hull of Stratford. The plan creates a mayor, doubles wards from three to six, adds minority representation, and will be presented to State Representative Hubert J. Platt to place before the Cities and Boroughs committee for early action next week.

Milford Promhsn& Labor Ste Greene Clarence Hull Taldgeport Hubert J. Platt Cities and Boroughs Tant Yor

Dawes to be next Comptroller of the Currency

President Harding plans to appoint Henry M. Dawes of Chicago as comptroller of the currency upon returning to Washington. Dawes, banker and brother of Charles Dawes, would fill the post vacated by D R Crissinger and would be the second Dawes to hold the office, with extensive banking ties in Chicago.

Henry M. Dawes Budder Crissinger ST. Augustine Fin Maret Harding Washington Henry MM. Dawes Chicago Charles G. Dawes Mr. Dawes D. R. Crissinger Federal Reserve Board Dawes Charles McKinley Comptrolle Central Trust Company of Chicago Drovers National Bankef

Gould's Condition Unchanged in French Hospital

In Mentone France on March 29 Associated Press reports George J. Gould Sr. of New York remains stationary and unsatisfactory in condition at Cap Martin. No improvement since yesterday. his condition described as dangerous and unchanged.

Mentone France Associated Press George J. Gould Sr New York Cap Martin, Nez

Radio broadcast from Brazilian exposition heard in Honolulu

Radio broadcasting from the Brazilian centennial exposition in Rio de Janeiro was received by a U S government station in Honolulu, establishing a new district record. The announcement came today from Western Electric company offices.

Ochicagg Rio de Janeiro United States Honolulu Western Electric * Company

Good Friday observances across city churches noted

In observance of Good Friday services will be held in churches citywide while nonthe nubile departments banks and factories will close. Parochial schools closed yesterday for Easter vacation. Union services planned at Park Street Congregational and First Universal churches with multiple ministers and choirs participating. Grace Methodist Episcopal church hosts a joint service with three local congregations and a large chorus. Florists report high demand for better towers and similar prices to last year.

Carlton Charles A. Quigley Ll’. W. Kheln Hal T. Kearns C. c Marshall Lestie J. Tuck Charles A. Decker Alies

Unfavorable Report on Normal School Bill Triggers Retaliation Rumor

Hartford March 29 A flatback by the Republican organization on the Education Committee’s program spurs opposition in both Senate and House. The Bridgeport normal school bill, backed by Senator Challenger, is rejected, seen as alleged retaliation by the Education committee. Debate highlights economy drives and protests over the so called read schoolhouse plan and state aid for adult education. Unsettled votes leave three education bills postponed indefinitely.

Congress Wolstvad Senate Education Committee Sonate Public Awire Commission Domest Fc City House Hartford Republican Committee On Education Anlthough Senate Chayman Charles WM. Bakewell Bridgeport Challenger Nortmal Tran Senators Bidgeport Norman Atmal School Thehdaepnet Senally Bakewell Bduen- Lion Keith Putnaw Frank W. Gregory Norwalk Ninkersor

Yale Announces Revised Ticket Schedule for Yale Harvard Princeton Games

A Yale committee released a revised ticket plan to allocate seats for the Yale Harvard and Yale Princeton football games. The system creates twelve groups with seniority based distribution, includes new divisions for single ticket requests, and reserves blocks for public officials and alumni.

Sew Haven Yale Harvard Ieas Lis Talie Athletic Association Yale Bon Princeton Cambridge Harvard Gaime Decrcase Abottvet

Woman Seeks Damages for Fall on Pavement

Mrs Audie Black of 764 Broad street appeared before the Claims Committee in the council chamber last night and asked damages for a fall received on an icy pavement last winter. She alleged she fractured her left arm and it will be many months before she can use it again. About 39 claims for abatement of taxes and interest on taxes were heard. Members present were Al German, William J Lavery, Walter Hartnett and Alfred E Venees.

Audie Black Claims Committee Algermen William J, Lavery Walter Hartnett Alfred E. Venees

Receivers in Prohibition Era Case Face Fees Dispute

Hearing before Judge John W Banks reveals a Connecticut Breweries Co. case involving 1920 fines of 25000, beer production after Prohibition, and safed cash. McCarthy and Klein quarrel over fees while continuing as receivers as creditors debate expenses and termination.

Orge T. McCarthy Connecticut Breweries Co McCarthy Klein First National Bank George T. McCarthy John W. Banks J. B. Klein Attor

Law modification bill on Volstead Act relief debated

Democratic leaders push memorial to Congress to modify the Volstead law, seeking light wines and beers in Connecticut. Opponents from dry groups and temperance unions argue against change, while Republican lawmakers show little interest.

Hartford General Assembly Congress Committee On Federal Relations Women's Christian Temperance Union Thomas F. McGrath Waterbury Senate Connecticut Dennis Af. Clyne New Haven John K. Harter Sridgeport Thomas ¥. Dignam Jackson and Reilly Neugatuck Molloy Derby Relvca G. Herbert Wins Lanti-Saloon League Fchargse McGrath G. L. Hohenthal Song of Temperance Connesticut Democratic Party Hecht Connécticut Ernest V. Claypoe Anti-Baluon League George H. and Stanley Welles Connecticut Temperance Union 3So BNL

Greenwich Man Fined in Borough Court

Greenwich March 23 Special When arraigned in Borough court this morning charged with breach of peace at this place he was arrested for using ad language and committing violence to a local store.

Greenwich

Meriden Firms Put Under Receiver in Complex Case

Ava G. Ayer of Meriden and Chicago was named receiver in equity for the Ayer O Connell company and the Kennett O Connell company both of Meriden by United States District Court after a petition filed by Hugh M. Alcorn state's attorney for the Ayer Kempton firm. A receiver bond of 9540 was posted. The case involves about 250000 and claims real estate titles and transfers. Cornelius J. Liansher and Samuel B. King counsel, with Alcorn representing the plaintiffs. Receivership to continue under Ava Ayer with a preliminary report at 8 o'clock on April 37. The companies share no definite connection beyond interlocking stockholders.

Hartford Ava G. Ayer Meriden Chicago Ayer O'Connell Company Kennett O'Connell Company Jacya Edwin Thormeus United States Comet Hugh M. al ‘Orn Ayer Kempton Company Cornelius J. Liansher Avants Samuel B. King Omi Vaga Alcorn Pantes Ava

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