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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1923

Page

5

Milford Man Appeals Fines In Auto Violations

May 48 report from Tap Town Court shows charges including reckless driving and driving under the influence. Oviatt found guilty on both counts and fined. appeals filed for June hearing. Other locals, Clancy, Walewski, and Cusano, faced fines or remitted costs after auto and assault incidents following a Milford police raid on Walnut and Myrtle Beaches.

Milford 2. K. Brown Tap Dwin L. Oviatt Oviatt Court of Cams Pearl Clark Stratford Howard Grown Rore Street New Haven Joreph Clancy Sad East Main Clancy Bridgeport Turnpike Milford Reservoir Leo Walewski South Avenues Bridgeport Welter Sioholski Suffield Conn Danaway Eaton Street John Millspaugh Sound View Walnut Beach Milla- Paugh Walnut Myrtle Beaches Carmine Cusano West Main Street Cusano

Women threaten army with public clash and protest plan

Washington reports a sharp publicity push by three Army press office officers amid a pacifist wave. Women leaders and critics clash with Brigadier General Lines A Price over perquisites and military spending as Weeks charges the women with pressuring army officers.

Washington United States Herchez la A. Price Chemicel Genrrat Res Tretary Weeks Fries Pat Owe Pepe Tyler Hoontmer Lance Owe Navy Lve Fern Perfert Tinisen Seth Ar Peters Peter New Hhetieht

Westport Woman Dies at Home of Daughter Wheton

Mersey Hiarelet, widow of James de Cote, died at her daughter's Weston home on May 5. Funeral services to be held Monday at noon from the daughter’s residence. Survived by daughter Mrs. Culburn and son, Jranen Caley of Weston. Interment in Norfield Cemetery, Weston.

Westport Wheton Mersey Culhburn St Don Caley Weston Norfield Cemetery

New Danbury High School Plan Seeks 39000 Fee Approval

Danbury officials seek 39000 for architect plans and a 3060 fee for the project. A special finance committee and a citizens group debated funding as crowding pressures persist, with a plan to hold public meetings and seek eventual approval for a new high school with an auditorium and gymnasium.

Danbury Dit Schnol Tows Lorca Fiinance Sluali Committee

Dandelions Drive Dryness Dol Drums in Delaware Down

Dandelions bloom across the state as children collect them for a spring supply. Vendors offer small quantities at about 28 to 60 cents a dozen, with youths and families involved in harvesting for craft and sale.

Delaware Ile Tue Yalinw Towers Amd Enidren Rile

Westport Teachers Attend County Convention in Bedport

Westport residents and school officials attended the county teachers convention in Bedport yesterday. The event included discussion of the Westport school system, district leadership, and plans for upcoming site visits and hospital affiliations.

Manchester Man Buys Stratford Movie Theatre

Stratford notes report the sale of the Stratford cinema, with arena transfers to Sullivan and subsequent ownership changes. Local events describe a dinner for basketball and minstrel show success, plus Red Men and Salvation Army activities and a bowling league opening night at Stratford alleys.

Manchester Stratford Seravporl Stratford Theater Will Marty Peld Quan Edward Ture Werthe Ballen Tan Alpert Thongatonts Lodge Americat ML Montbers Victoriqua Basketh Andersen-Dutai-Koghiss Bartow Acre Rd Sahacuol Wiliam Whowus Delncour Kenry Wells Martin Sheehan Legion Benson Capleag Club Caphe&y Boul Sterling Hall Paul P. Goodell Rawis Toastmasit Fred Taylor Okenuck Tribe Red Ben Wowompom Tribe Bridgeport Okenuck Salvation Army Okenuck Tribe of Red i

Winners in District Contest in Newtown

A list heavy with names and places shows district contest winners in Newtown. Included are participants from Redding, Weston, Woodbury, and surrounding towns with many locals named and noted in attendance. The article highlights a diverse field and notes the event as a community gathering.

Newtown

90 Year Old Clergyman Warns America in Norwalk Sermon

NORWALK May 14 Special Prominent 90 year old clergyman Dr Augustus Beard pastor emeritus of the First Congregational church spoke on the Lord's Day to a church filled with 3 000 souls. He marked his arrival at the milestone and urged vigilance about civilization's moral and religious progress. Mayors and officials attended as Beard recalled World War I events and lamented the state of nations while praising the church's support and his long career.

Norwalk Augustus Mield Ueard First Congregational Church Beard Toay Lie Nlelfies Calvin L. Barton Memi Governmient Ernest ¥. McGregor der. Beard Benard Russia Germany France England Ireland Dr. Beard Yale Waas Auburn Theological Seminary Union Theological Seminary Bath Syracuse Haris

Greenwich High School Girl Dies in influenza case

A Greenwich girl aged 53, a student at Greenwich High School, died at her parents home this morning from influenza. The obituary notes she was stricken by illness and survived by her sister Anes C. Kreit and six brothers John, Wale, Fink, George, Leo, and William.

Greenwich Biay Tvoretian Kreitler John Kreition Delevan Avenue Greenwich Fligh School Wits Enn Sistteh Anes C. Kreit John Ul. Wale Fink George Leo William

Westport Man Reports Brazil World's Fair Was Failure

Westport resident Jack Strong of Imperial avenue returned from the Rio de Janeiro World's Fair with a rambling assessment. He describes climate, slow adoption of modern farming, high prices, and mixed impressions of progress and disappointment in South America.

Westport Mus Jack Strong Imperial Avenue Rio de Janeiro Brazil Strong South America America’s Viratti Amerigang Arec South Amrdrin Inseshia Wren Gelley Lee Anwar

Milford Relief Corps to Observe 10th Anniversary

Milford notes mark the 10th anniversary of the Milford Relief Corps with a program at Mary Nayloreit church on Tuesday, featuring invited guests from across Bridgeport and Derby, and plans for a 1 PM dinner and 2:30 PM program including Miss Athala Munson and Miss Helen Burwell. Buckingham unable to attend. Norman S. Buckingham sends regrets. Also reports on Legion Auxiliary meeting plans, Riverside Reading Circle, and town meetings about budgets, street work, and a potential deed transfer.

Milford George Vary Morn the Mary "Nayloreit Cirys Bridgeport Derby Aio A,wren Plainvilly Woo. C Cromwell Athala Munson Helen Burwell Buckingham Tkwea Norman S. Buckingham F. W Sons of Veterans Riverside Reading Circle Joseph Bristol Weat River Street Legion Auxiliary American Legion Auxiliary Legion W. R C Howard J. Maher Larkin House Fort Trumbull Beach Chriatlyn Tnion MT Gregory Cherry Street Girl's Friendly Society of Church of the Euphony New Haven Bfilford Hospital Cheney Ladies Ausiiary H. V. Puteny Harry Griswold John l. Michaels Corey Bell Bertha Avery Ruth Quimby Caroline Hopkins Elizabeth Nettleton Selecten Elehe Sripatmien West River Tenent Jacent Mitford

Temperamental natives wreck farm machinery in Peru report

A lengthy colonial era piece describes temperamental natives damaging farm equipment. It claims untrained workers and harsh conditions hinder animals and machines, with references to inhumane treatment and societal blame. The article notes potential reform and government observations by the Census Bureau.

Milford Teachers Sign Contracts Amid School Year Outlook

Milford May 13 Teachers at Milford High and Frontier schools largely returned signed contracts for 1929 1924 with about 19 exceptions. One vacancy remains at Milford High for Miss Elizabeth A Clark. others will be filled from applicants filed with Supt Mathewson. The teachers' committee meets Wednesday to set contracts and salaries for the new year. Devin Dock project remains stalled but preparations for transfer of the former Washington bridge site to Milford proceed, aiming for a recreation pier, park, and landing. Milford News notes report Social events, hospital open house, and Delphian Society proceeds supporting Milford High scholarships.

Ilford Supi JJ I Matthewson Milford Elizabeth A Devon Dock Washington Bridge New Haven Fairfield William A. Rose Wrashington Bridge Milford News John Hinech West Main Street Mmu Willard Burkett Flatbush Long Island D. C. Quilty Bridgeport le Chateau Housatonic Devon National Hospital Florence Nightingale Bilford Hospital MM. T. Cheney Women's Auxiliary Hirs H. Y. Putney Delphian Society Delphian Milford High School Fratuates Ntoet Fieserelling

Children Aid Service At Christ Church Cathedral Mortford

Twenty one children from St James Episcopal Sypha pol Sunuwy arrival attended a flower presentation service at Christ Church Cathedral Mortford Saturday afternoon. Each group offered a Loevylag in the Richt Nev. c. B. Brewster bishop of Connecticut Episcopal diocese. Local children were led by Rev. A. C. Coburn rector of St James church.

Vanbiry Eildren St. Jamest Sunuwy Christ Church Mortford Richt C. B. Brewster Connecticut A. C. Coburn St. James’ Church

Bridgeport Auto Crash Details on Westport Road

May 14 report from Bridgeport details a series of traffic incidents. J Bowchery of New Britain faced a one light driving charge in Superior Court, with case continued to May 17. George Sutton of Norwalk fined for a similar offense. Frederick Vogel of Bridgeport collided with a truck owned by William Scueeland of Springfield, causing damage and minor injuries to three passengers. no arrests. John Sak of Bridgeport cited for a one-light violation, fined $3 plus costs.

Westport Sames J. Bowchery New Britain Frank van John 2. Gedillot George Sutton Norwalk Clifford Nichols Edward BE. Bradley Eagar Perry Vogel John Sak Bridgeport Nichols Fv John F. Godilote Qhffré Nichols Sak Hia

Russia Grain Surplus In 1923 Shapes Nation's Fate

Moscow reports famine relief eased as grain stocks bulge. Peasants can now sell large sacks abroad, despite peasant cannibalism in Sarates last year. Western Europe imports are limited by exports and transport costs, while Moscow faces price pressures and tax seizures.

Moscow Russia Canoriva Senara Almom Siberia Europe

Hidden Treasure at Philadelphia Academy of Animal Sciences

A fragmented OCR note describes a scene at the Philadelphia Academy of Animal Sciences with mentions of a curator and workers. The passage references a possible event or exhibition, cryptic phrases about birds, and various names, indicating a partial historical record with unclear details about people and actions.

Philadelphian Academy of Animal Sciences Ileet Petty Ft Charest Udete Jeerey

Daniels Sees McAdoo as Next President

Josephus Daniels, secretary of the Navy under Harding era, predicted days ago that William G. McAdoo, the president’s son in law, would become the next U.S. president. Daniels spoke on White House grounds during a Navy Department visit, denying any rift with the administration and renewing ties with top officers.

Josephus Daniels Nays Uke Weson Willian G. McAdoo United States Towahead Harding Himsel Useht White House Daniels Navy Department Damby Dane Teri Ue Neat Evaniels Wikia GG MccAdoe Uhueleix Amyhlet

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