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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1923
Page
4
Police seek an alleged assailant described as a man in his 40s after a daytime disturbance in Mireet region. Witnesses report a confrontation near Oph Dewols Street with shouting, a headache noted by medics, and the assailant fleeing the scene before officers could intervene.
In Fairfield two motorists faced charges after reckless driving incidents. One driver, from Bridgeport, pleaded guilty and was fined seventy dollars plus costs after a stop near a Stamford party event. The other, from Bridgeport, received a summons and continuation into Thursday morning.
An appeal from Adjutant John T. Liliane of the Raymond W. Harris post asks members to help locate Willian Battomsley a 27 year old man from New Britain missing since April 16. Described as dark complexioned about five eight tall with brown hair and initialed ring he wore a black overcoat and hat when last seen in Stratford.
Police nationwide issue a general alarm for Janes W. Taylor who escaped from the county jail by prying from the tire room. Authorities, led by Sheriff Thomas L. Reilly, pursue leads as details of the jailbreak and the suspect’s path unfold, with investigations continuing and potential charges pending.
Fragmentary report notes a $15 reward offered for heckling a Hungarian count outside Bridgeport yesterday. Police arrested a suspect after an objection to a foreign ambassador and a mention of the Hungarian Republic. Details are unclear due to OCR damage.
A Baltimore-like town page notes deaths of Leary Schroeder Mary Andrews and Veuvk thitehcock who died without wills. Local property trades include Zetanyi buying Fairfeld Avenue estate corner riverside and Senaside avenue parcels. Robbery reported Southport as Clarence radley lost a Sunday dinner. later news on a Greek Pharmacy move and jitney buses resuming along routes. Married couples Katherine Simiekle and John Kerr. Joseph Wishniske and Helen Pawlikowski wed. May Smith dies at eight months. Public notices include Fire Company meeting at Rock Head and Fairfield Dunghean Club gathering at Unquowas Hotel. Legion posts plan events in Sherman hall with Arab saw eeluck and refreshments. National news mentions postmaster selection May 12 in Sherman School and a Republican endorsement process through Merritts. County records show board elections, parcel transfers, and property grants involving Josephine Stephens Brodsky and Samuel Waleyman.
Staples High to arrange annual alumni dinner as Westport community notes list guests, visits, and social events. Mentions Agnes Wil ia and Cant Brandt of Brooklyn guests at Goll home, Miller returns to Brooklyn, and Neighborhood Bridge Club entertainment. Greens Farms area readying shore road project with contractors shifting to Minute Man area as cement road construction nears completion later in summer.
Westport on April 30 will host a forestry talk by Henry L. Kalaym of the Connecticut Forestry Station in New Haven. He will address the neighborhood Bridge Club Friday afternoon in the library.
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