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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1923

Page

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Governor’s Likely Nonrenewal Of Dr Maher To Tuberculosis Board

Hartford May 11. Governor Templeton may not reappoint Dr Stephen J Maher of New Haven head of the State Tuberculosis commission. The governor seeks a leading physician after adjournment July 1, and Maher will not act on the appointment. The commission requires a physician with at least ten years practice and expertise in modern tuberculosis treatment. Other members are Arthur Reed Kimball and Wallace Allis. The six year term carries 2500 a year. The move follows the McCook controversy and suggests political differences affect the reappointment.

Bo Telegram Hartford Charles A. Templeton Stephen J. Maher New Haven State Tuberculosis Commission Connecticut Maher General Assembly Tuberculosis Commission Ofice Arhur Reed Kimball Waterloo Wallace Allis Norwich Geome McCook Aason T. McCook State ‘Tuberculosis Board Ninntfe Templeton Atchison America

State C of C Praises Practices Of Concealing Legislation

Hartford May 17 Associated Press The Connecticut Chamber of Commerce condemned the practice of originating bills in committees and reporting them out as a secret tactic during its second day's session. The body approved several resolutions urging public cooperation with rail funds and transportation groups, and backing immigration increases from three to five percent on a selective basis. A list of directors and representatives from Trade and Commerce Banking and Insurance Industries Public Utilities Nineteen cities were named for ongoing liaison roles.

Hartford Associated Press Connecticut Chamber of Commerce Connecticut John H. Goss Water John M. Wanhams Goshen Frank H. Johnston New Britain Edwin P. Reot New Haven Bradford D. Pierce, Jr Bridgeport Trade Samuel C. Parker Henry C. Mott Hartford Industries John E. Itherson Punite Utilities Samuel Ferguson Hirtéetil Wpeinulture Wilson H. Lee Ew Haven

Danbury Democrats Fail To Reunite Over Dinner Feud

Danbury Democrats see reconciliation plans collapse as James E Cuff and D Henry Stevens refuse to bury the hatchet. A proposed banquet to unite factions fades after Stevens supporters fail to respond, leaving Danbury politics divided and a likely shift in local leadership unresolved.

Stevens Danbury James E. Cuff D. Denry Stevens

Danbury Woman Found Dead in Gas-Filled Room

Mrs. Harry Mead an 18 year old wife, died in a boarding house at 27 Maple Avenue. The room was filled with illuminating gas and a note to her husband dated May 15 was found. Police say the death may not be premeditated. neighbors smelled gas Tuesday and found the body after she had been missing since then. Mead, formerly Miss Tenshi, had a troubled marriage with Harry Mead, railroad employee, including a prior arrest for non-support in Massachusetts.

Danbury Harry Mead Maple Avenue Mae E. Roberts Mead Mrs Mead Jetter Hee Mass Ming Wat Wilk Haliai Tediz Motes Sayer Nermit Jude

Legislators Push For Zoning Bills Passage

Hartford May 17 Legislators from several cities press the Cities and Boroughs committee to speed action on local zoning measures. They argue a general zoning enabling act could render local bills unnecessary while House Chairman Robert Smith of Manchester is seen as main obstacle to a broader act, with Molloy, a Democrat, among the few showing interest.

Hartford Cities and Boroughs Cities and Boroughs Committee House Robert Smith Manchester Mr. Molloy

Kidnap and Beat Student Over Two Letters

William Louis Werner, an English teacher at Pennsylvania State College and Columbia PhD candidate, says he was kidnapped and beaten by students for two letters he wrote to the Spectator. The incident followed a university debate over a review of Cadela and involved disapproval of Major Foot’s training corps letter.

New York William Louis Werner Pennsylvania State College Columbia University Pectetor Werner Is 316Th Infantry Muhlenberg College Allentown Beemily William Fooly Univerity Reeove Cheers Chareling Werner Ominum Wong Studenis Suarday Major Foot

Identity admitted by Los Angeles arrestee Phillips

Clani Pholips, the Los Angeles founder mailer, finally admits her identity after being arrested here following a fire dive incident. She had fled from the county jail last December and laid aside the assumed veil at a therapy delve, with the determination of the case beginning to subside.

Thei Ala Feo

Central Credit Bureau Favored at State Meet

The sixth annual Connecticut credit men conference favored establishing a State Central Bureau for credit information. Delegates from across the state discussed easing speculative tenden­cies in building operations while not pessimistic about current economic conditions. The event included tours of Bridgeport and a Brooklawn club dinner with remarks from Kiwanis representatives. Speakers covered credit uses and abuses, friendly salesmen, and nationwide plans from Yale and national leaders.

Connecticut Credit Men Credit Authoritie Stratfield Brooklawn Club W M. Bangs Howard Simpson Bridgeport Kiwanis Club Therr H. D. Ackley Meriden Edwin Tuttie Boston National Association Robert M. Hutchings Yale University Pais Connecticut William Walker Orr National Organization

Torrington Declared Connecticut's Twenty-Second City

In May 77 the Connecticut Senate and House concurred on an act creating the city of Torrington to replace the borough and town of Torrington and part of Harwinton. Torrington becomes the twenty second city in the state.

Lartfort Milford Connecticut Senate House Torrington Harwinton

Favor Stratford Woman for State School Board Job

Hartford May 17 Mrs Helen Lewis representative from Stratford is favored by the Republican State central committee for appointment to the State Board of Education. Lewis is clerk of the education committee in the General Assembly but doubts exist whether Governor Templeton will honor the party with the appointment amid recent political developments.

Hartford Helen Lewis Stratsford

Sailor Loses Legs Sues for 150000 Damages

New York May 27 A seaman told his attorney he was kept in irons for eleven days and forced to lose his legs after resenting the captain's alleged disregard of union seamen's rules. Amundee, a sailor in the Siboney, plans to testify against the New York and Cuba Mail Steamship Company seeking 150000 in damages. The patient, Amundee Jolbert known as Frenchy, is at Chelsea Marine Hospital in Boston awaiting trial.

New York Teih Amanres J. Jolbert Frenchy Atandes Cheleea Marine Hospital Boston New York and Cuba Mall

Northwestern football star held in college murder mystery

Charles Palmer Northwestern University star football player was detained in connection with the disappearance of Loghton Mount. Assistant prosecutors cite Bachman testimony that Palmer told her Mount was safe and could be located. Palmer and a second suspect were questioned, Palmer kept in a police cell while authorities pursue new leads.

Chicago Charles Chuck Palmer Northwestern University Loghton Mount Treaghfan Hla Flenala Pater Patce Viglet Bachman Palmer Mounts Mount Cas Yatmer

First Murder Suspect Is Released after Grilling

State police pursuing the Holtz murder released Domenic Sabato of South Norwalk after questioning him near Wilton. Sabato, described as mentally unbalanced, was reportedly seen wandering near the area and later left for New York, while investigators pursued other leads tied to the May 4 slaying of 72 year old George W. Holtz.

Sabato Wilton Holtz Topstone George W. Holtz Umpawang Lake Domenic Sabato South Norwalk New York Norwalk

Connecticut Banks Clash Over Trust Company Bill Debated in House

In Hartford May 17 a heated House debate centered on a bill barring banks and trust companies from practicing law and acting as tax collectors. Representative Nash argued against empowering lawyers and warned against entangling Connecticut with lawyers, while Representative Bell attacked banks as overreaching. The measure passed the House and moves to the Senate on Tuesday.

STSPF Hartford Lewis C. Nash Norwalk J. Mortimer Bell Salisbury Nash Judiciary Committee le Tor Tt Connecticut New York Wish Bell Committee On Banks Hic. Thompson West Haven House Speaker Buckley Ihay State Bankers’ Association Bank Orrust Senate

Auto Stolen Here Left in Hartford Boy Makes Escape

A sixteen year old boy was seen abandoning in Hartford last night an automobile owned by Bertha Eckman of 931 Broad Street this city and stolen yesterday afternoon along the public parking place at Broad and Johnstream. The boy escaped. The car was taken in charge by Hartford police pending Eckman’s identification. From the same parking plot another car owned by Stanley Clewence of Woodmont was stolen with license CSLBGD.

Madford Bertha Eckynan Broad Street Broad and Johnstream Hartford Eckman Westerday Stanley Clewence Woodmont

Bridgeport Woman Elected Chancellor at Catholic Women’s Assembly

In Saratoga Springs on May 7 Mrs. Rilen L. Loughin of Bridgeport was elected president at the closing session of the Catholic Women’s Advancement Association supreme convention. Mrs. Cecilia D Patton of Saratoga Springs was chosen vice president. Other officers: Supreme Chancellor Mrs. Margaret B E Hurley of Bridgeport, Conn. Secretaries Mrs. Atya Sava Skelly New York. Treasurer Mrs. Rose Calhoun New York. Guardates Keelyn Ward Fleischman Brockton, Mass.

Saratoga Springs Rilen L. Loughin New Way Supreme Convention of the Catholic Women's Arnovament Iastaye Noon Cecilia D Patto Supreme Chancelor Margaret BE Hurley Hindgeport Srcretars Atya Sava Skelly New

House Sidelights on Second Women Jury Bill Stalls

Hartford May 17 A House vote 102 to 64 defeated admitting a new bill to compel women to serve on juries following the earlier proposal. The Senate had admitted it earlier by a two thirds vote, led by Senator Samuel G Doty. Debate featured Representative Jenn C Brinsmade and Minority Leader Frank P Frenson with exchanges over committee makeup and juror eligibility.

Hartford House Htch Senate Samuel G. Doty Hartstra Hell Roarin J. Martimer Bell Salisbury Judiciary Jenn C. Brinsmade Washington Frank P. Frenson Willimantic Platt Harry S. Platt Teumbull Buckley Judiciary Committee Truro Ben Granta New London Hubbard Greenswith Kilpatrick Bridgeport

Death of Lew Haven salesman from heart attack

W A Delahans of 78 State street Lew Haven died suddenly at 3 o clock tonight on Batfield avenue at Water street. He collapsed from heart failure and was dead before a physician arrived.

W. A. Delahans State Street Lew Haven Catey Brothe Batrfield Avenue Water Street

U S Envoy Warns Beijing on Prompt Results

United States envoy Schurman warned the Peking government that grave international complications will follow if prompt results are not forthcoming. He urged swift action and stressed the seriousness of the diplomatic stalemate affecting regional stability.

U.S Schurman Peking

Free Prisoners Negotiations Demand Drastic Action

American minister Dr Jacob Schurman urged Chinese officials to release foreign captives held by Suchow bandits and negotiate terms immediately or face serious international consequences. He warned delays hinder negotiations, citing strained prisoners in mountain camps and ill, unfed captives enduring brutal conditions amid reports the bandits demand withdrawal of Chinese troops.

Tsagochwang Shantuktg China Associated Press Jacob G. Schurman Shanghai Peking Varigua Dr. Schumer Warde Ingyon

Connecticut Men Chosen In Historic Yale Tap Day

Yale Tap Day honors reveal William N. Mallory Yale captain elect tapped last man by Skull and Bones near Battell Chapel Elm. F Blair of Dallas first to be tapped among seniors. Crosby of Minneapolis declined taps. I E Vion from St Louis and D A Ingury receive Keys honors. notable athletes and scholars named. continued on page 4.

Connecticut Yale C. H. Lashar Fairfield Merritt Clark Milford Elihus Mallory New Haven William N. Mallory Skull and Bones Battell Chapel University Steonit Rodes F. Blair Dallas D. A. Inguary Dwight Hall Keys Banes Wien Saul Bones H. . Bubbard Woods Yale Daily News W. m. Houghton Stamford Conn, Butler Yale Library Magazine M. Stafford Evanstop Tit Glee Club J. ¢. Diller Scrott

Also Mentioned on This Page

Elm City Specialist On Tuberculosis Commission McCook — Sanitarium Dr. Maher Democrats Harry D. Taggart Democratic Party D. Henry Stevens Cult Dermoscaia Cuff Phillips Frank Stevens First Selectman James E. Duff Culf Ruff Vunem Stevens Jt Duff Thor Jjob Central Credit Bureau Good Sign Conference Connecticut City Stratford Ericiron Chuck” Palmer Prosecutor Aemea Ney Bachman Violet Lawson Roscoe Conkling Fitch Moumi Iter Louis Aubere Charles Wharton Lanight Sai Lang Norwilk Nareh Pra Ciel Clelte Boy Samuel Doty Trapartaent Today Joho Kk. Davis Philoon Ansistant Linch *Ne
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