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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1923

Page

18

G O P Loses on Senate Horizon Seen by Moses

Washington May 14 Republican senatorial candidates face a hard fight in eight states now held by Republicans as Senate Moses of New Hampshire reports after salary surveys. Democrats are certain to retain ten of fourteen Democratic seats up next year. The Republican committee foresees a tough battle to hold control.

Washington Republian Odsitioun Moses New Hampshire Republcan Metal Minnesota Senate Minnnesnlle Asaure Inui Nelson Daniel Pevnis Eoany Stamnes Kentucky Oklahoma New Jersey Delawar Uliners Colorado New Mexico South Dakota Oregon

Dario Resta Seeks Bankruptcy Amid Political Signals

Dario Resta, a known driver in stock circuit racing, files for bankruptcy in New Haven with debts around 4400 and no assets. The article notes ongoing political maneuvering as factions discuss Republican prospects in several states, including Kentucky, Oklahoma, and Massachusetts, amid 1924 election forecasts.

New Haven

Lions Meeting Urges More Park Tennis Courts

At a Lions Club gathering, advocates urged more park tennis courts to provide equitable access for learning and exercise. W Seymour, general secretary, emphasized tennis as a vital pastime offering health benefits and lifelong activity for older adults. Local attendees included William Lounsbury and James J. O Day, with Ernst Cummings reporting attendance.

LIONS W. Seymour UNS Mes Oa Fyeslerdars Lions Club Atecong Lennis Ag Ans Ord Tooe Wld William Lounsbury James J. O Ernst. Cummings

Carnival slashing spree shocks open air crowd

An unidentified man believed armed with an object slashed clothing of five people during a State Street carnival last night and fled. Police searched the grounds and maintained surveillance but did not identify the assailant.

State Street Maticious

Births and Marriages at Local Addresses Include Olga John Jacob

Births record a girl Olga to John and Helen Murdre at 514 Hollis fier avenue on May 15 and a boy John Jacob to John Martin and Wagine Demri dian at 185 Capitol avenue on May 15. Marriages listed include Walter Hammond and Clarence Bradford of 171 North avenue and 19, 17 North avenue. Oberk J. Whelan of Glencourt and Josephine M. Care of Fairfield avenue. and other pairs with addresses in Plainfield and Orange areas.

John and Helen Murdre Hollisfier Avenue Olga John Martin Wagine Demridian Capitol Avenue John Jacob Walter Hammond North Avenue Clarence Bradford Oberk J. Whelan Glencourt Josephine M. Care Fairfield Avenue Raley Howard Avenue Wid Mar Marback Finton Avenue Am Aber Bo Hunter Funton Court Besar Hoskins Plainfield Louis James Humphrey Elizabeth Pembroke Street B. Hunter Orange N. J Dorisman Walter Rad Victoria Tomiusesko Railroad Avenue Gonne

Frost Shrivels Peach Crops Across State

Local frost damaged peach crops about 24 percent as cold weather persisted. Reports from fruit growers show heavy losses in early vegetable crops by market gardeners, highlighting the breadth of agricultural impact from the recent chill.

Louisiana Solons Resent Harding Negro Selection

May 18 Washington Walter Cohen a New Orleans Negro Republican leader, nominated for Comptroller of Customs for the New Orleans district, received a presidential recess appointment after his prior rejection by Congress. Louisiana senators Broussard and Ransdell condemned the move as a breach of precedents and a insult to the state.

Washington Walter Lt. Wohen New Orleans Congress Harding Cohen Louisiana Broussard Randsdell

Massachusetts House Reverses on Gasoline Tax Plan

In Boston on May 18 the Massachusetts House reversed a prior vote and passed a two cents per gallon gasoline tax proposal to the Senate after yesterday's 113 to 10 defeat. The move shifts momentum as lawmakers reexamine fuel policy and revenue plans.

Boston Mass House of Representatives

False Fire Alarm Strikes Palisade and Win Streets

Second false alarm in a week woke residents at 1 am yesterday at Palisade avenue and Win street. Police and fire authorities investigate the incident and seek the cause of the repeated alerts.

Wan Jung Bhal Palisade Avenue Win Street

Minor cases disposed of in City Court

City Court disposed of several minor cases including Charles La Turle ordered to post 150 bond or 69 days in jail for wife support. Francis Rooney fined 50 for alleged theft of a watch and rings, plus 40 restitution. Anthony Gevich fined 10 and costs with 10 days suspended jail for drunkenness breach. John Moore fined 15 with costs for windows damaged during a drunken incident. Denis O Leary fined five days for drunkenness. Denis O Leary, 582 Broad Street, and others cited for drunkenness.

Charles la Turle Frank Street William Buckley Francis Rooney Benham Avenue Torrington Rooney Annthony Gevich Jiafayette Street John Moore French Street Annie Wilson Highland Avenue William M. Bolles Wood Avenue Denis O'Leary Broad Street Jiua Snderberg Denver Avenue Wiliam Brady Nolle

Fairfield Legion entertains tonight with guests from area posts

In Sherman hall the Fairfield Auxiliary hosts a social with guests from Westport Bridgeport and Stratford Legion posts and auxiliaries. State Commander Kelley and State President Carpenter are invited along with other state officers. The Katherine McGarty post of Bridgeport will be the guests of honor.

Fairfield The American Legion Sherman Hall Legion Legion Posts Auxiaries Westwort Bridgeport Stratford Kelley Carpenter Auxilary Katherine McGarty Hridge- Port

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