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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1923
Page
28
April figures from the First National Bank of Bridgeport show outside checks clearing through local firms rose 20 percent from March. The April Index reached 174, the highest since 1921, signaling increased manufacturing activity despite holiday trade. The bank notes the index, not exact figures, remains confidential.
Major E W Putney of Milford plans winter departure from Boston to Marblehead Mass to purchase a 30 foot auxiliary yawl to sail to Milford Harbor and name Gypsy for his cruises in the Sound. Milford Yacht club banquet set for May 26 announced by Secretary Rowland. Coal barges arrived for local industries in tow of tugboats John Garrett and Charles McCaffery. Commodore Decatur expects a Sterling engine for his cruiser Bit 11.
Three motorists were arrested for violating the antiparking ordinance. The individuals named were Charles Doherty of Milford, Charles Copeland of 427 Broad Street, and Samuel Epstein of Main Street.
Kent selectman Johnson and others probe the death of 19 year old Fred Carter amid allegations of pressure and nagging from Miss Barker. Autopsy evidence and river gun findings complicate whether the wound was self inflicted or the result of foul play as the community weighs motives and gossip.
Mrs. Robert M. LaFollette denounces army navy recruiting posters as misleading bank politics arguing they misrepresent aims and show unrealistic images. Coroner S A Herman plans an inquest likely drawing wide town attention as fevered interest surrounds the case.
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