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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1923
Page
2
A Paris to London airliner crash claimed six lives including a woman passenger whose identity could not be confirmed at this time. Investigators say the aircraft went down in unclear circumstances, with rescue teams recovering bodies and debris from the wreck site. Officials are considering weather and mechanical factors as possible causes while notifying next of kin.
In Paris a wreck on the Paris London route killed six aboard including Lawrence Von Post Schwab of New York and possibly Miss Juanita Bates of Ithaca New York. A $75,000 heart balm suit by Mrs Olga Dekoszechy against Max J Buechler appears near settlement with negotiations ongoing and secrecy pledged.
Premier Mussolini announced Italy will enfranchise women as delegates at the ninth congress of the International Suffrage Alliance. The pledge delighted foreign delegates who expect positive influence on global suffrage efforts. Mrs. Catt lauded Italy’s progress and the potential for earlier gains in other nations.
More than a hundred I W W supporters were placed in stockade at the Lincoein feights police station, with another group on the way, as Los Angeles police dispersed a march in support of the San Pedro transport workers strike amid criminal syndicalism charges.
Detroit street railway officials report a profitable period with five cent fares, noting increased ridership and expanded trackage. The system's sinking fund, passenger transfers, and revenue gains support a strong financial outlook amid ongoing maintenance and service improvements.
A Waterbury inquiry into school population enumeration found census missteps due to carelessness and inexperience, not premeditated fraud. The report says long term discrepancies inflated or deflated figures, but errors were not seen as warranting drastic action. The committee urged caution in pursuing prosecutions while acknowledging substantial miscounts across cities and towns.
The Republican town committee held a social meeting at the Algonquin club to fill vacancies caused by resignations and a death. Four women were appointed vice-chairmen for the four districts, replacing long-serving members. a new secretary role was created for Ralphine. The meeting discussed no post but confirmed the appointments and future social events.
A city directorate announces a revised directory to print the names of all women in 1920 volumes. Bridgepark women gain visibility as part of broader enfranchisement steps while canvassers prepare for a citywide outreach to inform residents.
John Husgett Perkins, longtime principal of the Danbury State Normal School, died at his home after complications from an infected wisdom tooth. Born in Wells, Maine, in 1838, he moved to Danbury in 1868, led the state teachers association, and served in various education roles. His death followed months of illness and a dental extraction that revealed underlying disease.
New York May 24 The National Association of Manufacturers annual convention urged increased and stabilized production as essential to national prosperity. Speakers including C Rorty urged productivity gains, wage and price balance, and broader scientific management to sustain growth amid past boom and bust cycles. High School Dean W L Mc Andrew and Miss Mary Mallon noted only three teachers not reappointed at last night's session.
A seven year old boy Stanley suffered of 1534 Trumbull road drowned while rushing to meet his father near Beardsley quarry. Daniel Wheeler, 18, pulled the child from the waters and efforts were made to save him but he died. Local workers reported hearing the child call out before vanishing into the deep quarry pool as rain soaked the area. The incident prompted a rescue effort by bystanders and officials to recover the body.
A jumble of phrases describes attire and decorating trends for cold weather. The piece notes a White store window display featuring hats and decorative items, with hints of fashion and seasonal inducements, though many details remain unclear due to garbled text.
The Ansonia Board of Aldermen adopted a resolution allowing the mayor to advertise for bids on a 290 400 bond issue approved by the legislature to finance municipal improvements and a new Maple Street bridge project. A school building appropriation of 45 000 was requested by the board of education to be used for Factory Street construction or general improvements.
Mathematics teacher and former athletic coach resigns with no reason given as ten teachers on probation see no raise. Board delays reappointments of Kiely McAndrew and Malton after a protest meeting at Waltersville School last March. Temporary move, with final decisions due next week.
Peking informs that all prisoners from the Peking-Suchow express raid on May 6 have been released following demands met by the Chinese government. Reports describe bandits unloading captives and threats of execution if troops intervene, with occasional details about hostages and supplies moving to bandit lines.
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