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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1923

Page

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Isaac M Ullman Named By Girl In Paternity Suit

New York May 13 Special Col Isaac M Ullman a New Haven corset magnate and New Haven county political figure is named as the father of a child by Miss Florence Reddington a 20 year old New York woman. Reddington seeks 196000 in damages claiming Ullman offered 25400 to drop the suit. Ullman denies paternity citing records showing the father as a Brazilian of brown race. She claims a blood test confirms Caucasian parentage.

New York Isaac M. Elman Milionaire New Haven J. Henry Connecticut Francis B. Delehanty New York Supreme Court Florence Reddington West Ninety-First Street Reddington Caucasia Louis Ultman Isaac Ynapers George Holts Fred Vogel Cavenue Bridgeport Westport Stratford Theatre South Manchester Milford Danbury Plang Brazil Virginia Camp Oviah Irs Alicia Thorpe Fraac M. Ullman

Armed Guards Guard Bayonne Ballot Boxes After Tight Election

In Bayonne New Jersey on May 13 a squad of twenty four armed men was placed to guard the ballot boxes from last Tuesday’s mayoral contest. Factions led by Daly and Garvan accuse each other of foul play and seek a recount ordered by Justice Francis J. Swayze. The boxes were moved to the county courthouse vault for safety amid ongoing tension.

Jersey City Bayonne Michael J. Donovan City Commission Lally Daly-Garvan Commission Francis J. Swayze County Board of Tilections

Gales Smash Balloons In Paris Grand Prix

Paris May 13 The northwesterly gales wrecked several balloons in the Grand Prix of the Aero Club of France. Others, after rough takeoffs, head toward Germany and Russia where landing could lead to arrest. No lives lost. Blanchet ler and Bourdainat of France witnessed the losses as the balloons disappeared. Lieutenant Ernest De Nuyter of Belgium is the prior favorite. Balloons drift east over Lorraine. Germany warns aviators landing there without passport.

Tuilleries Palace Germany Russia Paris Associated Press Aero Club of France Tuileries Palace Belgium Maly France Tuillers Gardens Blanchet Ler Bourdainat Italy Ernest de Nuyter Belgiium Utce Lorraine Ain

National Manufacturers Open New York Convention Today

The National Association of Manufacturers opens its three day annual convention in New York with twenty seven states represented. John E. Edgerton will deliver the opening address, wrapping a survey of industrial conditions into his report. Ernest V. Tries, J. Marbis, Bob Dot and others are slated for talks during the session.

New York National Association of Manual John E. Edgerton Mississippi River Egerton Tnis Ernest V. Tries Philadelphia J. Marbis Worcester Bob San Francisco

Nat Wright Toledo newspaperman dies

Nathane ie Corwin Wright aged 54, editorial manager of the Toledo Blade for 15 years, died at home after a six month illness from heart disease. Born August 11, 1269, in Crawford County Pennsylvania.

Toleng Ohio Nathaneie Corwin Wright Toledo Blade Nat Wright Toledans Newspaper World Dore Crawford County Pennsylvania

Army Offers Jobs to Bandits Who Kidnapped Passengers

Peking reports a deal with bandits allowing troop withdrawal and their enrollment into the national army. Some captives to be released immediately, others freed as terms are fulfilled. Consuls warn that captives' lives depend on bandit compliance and pledged peaceful disarmament.

Peking Associated Press Lincheng A. m Wey Agih

Memorial day parade leader resigns amid local shifts

Local notes report Charlies H Sprague resigns as head of the second division of the Memorial Day parade. The story threads through Fairfield policing, church gatherings, and upcoming civic meetings as Bridgeport and surrounding towns adjust leadership and public events.

Returns Home Finds Wife Shot by Brother

In Sommavium Massachusetts on May 13 a man named Manuel Ferreira shot and killed his sister in law Marie Ferreira, then shot himself. The event occurred after the husband Joseph Ferrer returned home with their three year old adopted daughter a witness.

Sommavium Mass Joseph Ferrer Manuel Marie Ferreira Joseph Jhen Ferreira Fimly Joseth

Bill Planned to Shift Sheriff Appointing Power

A proposed bill aims to move sheriff appointing authority from the individual sheriff to the Board of County Commissioners in the inspective counties. It targets High Sheriff Thomas F. Reilly of New Haven and could reduce county commissioner salaries or their numbers. Opponents say it would weaken law enforcement and centralize power, with discussions tied to the Judiciary committee and state legislators.

Frank Leider W. P. Pp. Kilpatclek Board of County Commissioners Thomas F. Reilly New Haven Democracis County Simeon Pease Fairfield County Ers Reilly Wilder Judiciary Committee

Gas Explosion Kills Two In Toledo Home

In Toledo Ohio on May 14 a gas explosion at the home of Mrs Emma Meckely and family killed two people a seven year old boy was rescued by firefighters and eight others were rushed to hospital in a dramatic early morning blast investigators blamed a faulty gas connection for the incident naming the McClusky residence as the scene of the deadly event.

Toledo Ohio Emma Meckely George Durke McClusky

Shells On Track Explode Two Hurt

Two men were injured Saturday on Malin Street when bullets from a passing car struck them. Philip Kelly of 139 James Street and Louis Jennings of Long TH received leg wounds and required medical attention. Police could not identify the youths who fired the cartridges amid the crowd on the busy street.

Malin Street Hoya Philip Kelly James Street Louis Jennings Long TH

Sprague resigns as commander of parade division

Charles H. Sprague resigns as commander of the Second Division of the Memorial Day parade while Paet Commander P. George Moore steps in. Major B. Hai is named chief of staff. G. A. R. color bearer and guard will not march this year for the first time. New organizations join United Patriotic Societies as Memorial Day plans advance.

Charles H. Sprague American Legion Paet P. George Moore Thal Stead BE. S. Hai Slaw A. C. Bennett United Patriotic Sordieries, Inc Sprague Harry W. Congdett Grand Army of the Republic Grand Army Committee Grand Army oMleiula Veterans of Foreign Wars Charles N. Stephens Sons of Veterans John A. Albert United Spanish War Veterans Drums Corps Mansfield Rague Bridgeporth School United Stated Lincoln George M. Geisel St. Paul's Episcopal Bureh Wiliam MacDermott Washington Park Methodist Episcopal Church

Rockefeller Foundation reports 76 million decade expenditure

New York May 1 The Rockefeller Foundation says it spent 76 357 140 in ten years from its charter inception ten years ago plus 17 500 000 from the principal and 15 000 000 to be paid in future years for schools and public projects Public Health medical education war relief and other philanthropic work account for the allocations with noted support for medical centers in China India Belgium and Europe and Asia including North and South America the Philippines Hong Kong and Bangkok.

New York Rockefeller Foundation Edwin R. Mmbrer China Medical Board Peking Think Qonapo Brussels Embree North South America Europe Philippines Hong Kong Bangkok

Britain Ready To Take Part In Reparations Talks

The British note to Germany signed by Lord Curzon criticizes the German proposal as inadequate and vague. It urges concrete guarantees and a franker stance on obligations under the Versailles Treaty while offering Allied readiness to join discussions at the right moment to avert international peril.

Britain London Associated Press Germany Lord Curzon Bia Dmajesty Clatins Slich & Way

Three Women Held in Alexanderson Kidnapping Case

Three women charged with complicity in the abduction of six year old Vert Alexanderson were brought from Waterlawn and jailed in county custody with $15,000 bail each. The defendants Ruth Crandall of Rochester, Fra Fairfield of Alexandria Bay, and Harriet Grinell Foster moker pleaded not guilty and will seek examination. The case ties to Stanley Crandall and Harry Fairfield. Colonel Charles B Wing a noted paper manufacturer died at 69 in Cincinnati, with ties to Ohio politics.

Harriet D. Grinell Fairfield Waterlawn Discincinnati Ohio Charles B. Wing Wing Bushnell Nash

Autopsy Advances New Clue to Death Of Topstone Hermit

Autopsy on 72 year old George W. Holtz, found murdered and dumped in Umpawang lake, shows single blow to chin with blunt instrument, no drunken brawl preceding, and that Holtz was dead when cast into the water. Investigation seeks a leather wallet with about 200 to 150 dollars as possible motive.

Topstone Holtz Topstone Station George W. Holtz Kimmit Umpawang Lake Holtz ix FE. J. Smith Fiedding Bruce Weaver Stamford B. Bouton Georgetown Sergent Virelli John Kelley Drs. Smith Weas Jner Holts Virelli Kelley Smith Weaver Cmpawaur Ians Cavilne

Brakeman Loses Both Legs In Railroad Accident

William Keegan, 43, brakeman of 223 Bishon Avenue, fell under a shifting coal car in New Haven yard. He lost both legs and is in critical condition at Bridgeport hospital after medical staff treated him and transported him by ambulance.

William Keegan New Haven Railroad Company Bishon Avenue Keegan Wheela Levinson Bridgeport

Four Women Held After Hammer and Stone Fight

A fight involving four women left injuries as a hammer and stones used in the brawl. Mrs Sparano of River Street struck Roxe Pettre, who was hospitalized with a deep scalp wound and back injuries. Sparano faces assault charges with bonds set. Mary Maio and Mary Russell were later arrested on mutual assault charges after a stones-throwing quarrel near Madison Avenue.

Sparano River Street Roxe Pettre Jon Madison Avenue

Lord Pellew Weds and Plans Dual Citizenship Drop

New York May 13 Proof. Charles Ernest Pellew an American citizen and his seventh Viscount Gxmouth married last night to Miss Mabel Gray daughter of the late Richard Gray of San Francisco it was learned today.

New York Charles Ernest Pellew Gxmouth Mabel Gray Richard Gray San Francisco

Marshal Foch Praises Beauty of America

Paris reports Marshal Foch calling his American trip one of his greatest experiences. He recalled meeting Prince Poniatowski, descendant of Napoleon, and said he would return to the United States, praising Los Angeles as magnificent and Riviera like, yet greater.

Paris Marshal Fochanu América Foland Poniatowski Napoleon Miershal Foch Poland Los Angeles Riviera

Wall St Explosion Suspect Arraigned in New York

Noah Lerner, arrested on claims he boasted of driving the little red wagon that exploded in Wall Street on September 6, 1920, was arraigned before Magistrate Frothingham and held without bail. Investigators note an I W W card found. Lerner denies charges and asks for full investigation. He reportedly lived in the Kuzbas colony in Siberia and alleges support from officials there. Lerner had worked at 10 West 40th Street as an assistant purchasing manager and is described as an expert electrician who traveled to Siberia to install radio equipment.

New York Noah Lerner Kuzbas Siberia Wall Street Frothingham Homache Court Communist Group I W. W Aince Sevie West 40Th Street Siverla

War fund audit shows over six million left for ex servicemen

New York May 13 More than six million dollars remain in the Knights of Columbus war fund to be used for welfare and educational work for ex service men of all denominations according to the semi annual audit completed today.

New York The Knights of Columbus

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Isaac M. Ullman New Haven Dorset Girl Ullman Isaac Ullleges Coman National Coast Manufacturers Association Miss Reddington Lifman Uliman Cilman New Haven County Haren Cernirl America Gilwar Ireland Man Elis Island United States Immigration Commissioners Caroline Orr West Seven- Hethstreet Miss Reddingtes Miss Tang Pinger Hig Sen Robert Allen Allen Cermi Charlies H. Sprague Nilan St. Stephen's State Federation of Women's Clubs Waterbury New Haven Road Downs State Noah Terner Wallstree Blese Willan Alles White Anti-Saloon League Amltus Mullins-Gage Anderson New York Painters J Wain Milla New England Albany Hartford Ken Willams Puasoly Am Urban Shreker Boston Yankees Clareland Giants Pease Coull Cralvin Conolidze Poli’e Theatre Springfold Coolidge Moe Curzon Alexanderson Lord Pellew U. S Marshal Foch Wall St Kacey War Fund
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