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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1923
Page
2
A labor committee outlines funding and construction plans for a temple project valued at $100,000. The text notes committee members and varying opinions on wage standards and labor, with references to union involvement and expected milestones.
An open night at a trade school drew many attendees. The event featured demonstrations and presentations by staff and students, highlighting programs in various trades and the facilities available for prospective enrollees.
Construction on the Kent Bridge spanning the Housatonic River advances toward completion. Although OCR text is garbled, the readable line confirms progress on the structure linking Kent area routes and expected to ease local travel.
A concerted student movement at Shotmeuth via the college Travel Club aims to fund undergraduates with 7 000 scholarships for European tours. Meanwhile, applications surge for study abroad, with Hanover and Angellie peers cited as prime destinations. A separate incident notes Mrs. Hugh, 68, injured in a hospitalization event following an electrical shack accident.
South Carolina lawmakers rejected a sweeping sales tax measure aimed at funding public buildings, reform schools, and universities. The bill would have raised revenue through broad taxes, with a wage cap and exemptions for some items, while opponents warned of higher costs for workers and industries.
Fragmented text shows a charter board meeting with the mayor and attendees, including named figures and references to local officials. The readable portion indicates a discussion or session involving governance, possibly city administration, and participants whose names are partially obscured by OCR errors.
Retiring executive congratulates Ralph T. Beers on his appointment as New City Court Judge. Local officials and staff attended a celebratory moment, with remarks from Clerk Chorene Lisle and Assistant Lonpeciiter Titehard Sirti. The event highlighted the transition as city government eyes new leadership at the courthouse.
A biased critique argues socialism harmed nations by promoting disease, famine, and chaos. It claims socialist leaders use violence to maintain control, ruin economies with paper money, and cause death and bankruptcy, citing Germany and other regimes as examples.
A local man faced charges following an alleged fare evasion on the New Haven railroad line. The complaint states he avoided payment and presented a forged or altered ticket. Police note the case involves defrauding the railroad and potential penalties.
A report from the April Allied conference notes emphasis on occupation cost claims. Delegates discuss whether a revived agreement covers Rhine costs and America’s legal stance toward Germany, aiming for a complete settlement next meeting. Wadworth’s insistence shapes the compromise easing U.S. settlement concerns.
An unclear report describes a court case where a Russian or Japanese judge faced a sentence appeal. The record mentions a threat to be shot and a revised sentence, with scattered garbled phrases about grounds for reducing punishment.
State police report a raid at a cock contest resulted in multiple arrests and forfeiture of bonds. Prisoners from New Dave and Painted ended up charged as officers described a wild night with wind and rain, drinking, and theft of poles. several bonds set at 140 dollars each.
A High Court ruling holds that ships are not exempt from a nation's laws when visiting its waters. The decision states intoxicating liquors cannot be imported into American waters, with implications for the supply of liquor for shipboard officials and the reach of maritime law within territorial jurisdiction.
A boat carrying about 2000 liquor cases ran aground near Chalk Moon Fisher's Island during last night's storm. Salvage efforts are underway as initial attempts recover some cargo. Local authorities report one vessel tied to the incident and several crews aiding the salvage.
Hartford council votes 144 night to divert 70 001 to permanent improvement fund, aiming to cut city tax by one third. Republican aldermen say no change from the plan, with Alderman Wilhers Price leading and new council slate to be formed after votes.
A man in hiding for three months, Arthur Jones of Beechwan Avenue, was arrested on a $504 bond for burglary in connection with a break in at John Lorkett’s Hand Avenue home on January 2. Police recovered clothes stolen from Join Spruce and later found in a pawn shop.
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