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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1923
Page
2
The Federal Reserve announced the discount rate would stay at 4 1/2 percent for now. At the Reserve Board and Advisory Council meeting in Washington on May 22 secrecy surrounded the council's discussions. Officials noted a cautious, sound economy with no unusual demand for rediscounting, while debates touched on foreign banking expansion and service lists.
A kerosene lamp burst into flames injuring a person near Thomay hand furnished road. The incident tore the lamp apart and caused damage. Officials and witnesses report scattered debris and disrupted area traffic as responders arrived. Local authorities are investigating the blaze and its cause amid unclear details.
Connecticut legislators consider further changes as the Manufacturers Association favors lowering appropriations from 50 006 to 20 0 and a medical examining board bill proposes a preliminary exam for all property applicants. Other actions include postponement of a Waterbury Senate measure, debates on public enrollment enforcement, and a plan to create a health board in West Haven.
Amended bill on Waterbury school census moved through the chamber today as officials questioned alleged frauds in the enumeration. The attorney general may take action if deemed necessary to address the issue and ensure accuracy in the census counts.
A lengthy legislative summary describes favorable committee action on Bill 10 to restore Carroll’s rights, including references to constitutional provisions, potential posthumous considerations, and the involvement of the Rights committee. The text cites procedural steps, committee votes, and notes about the bill’s status and next actions.
Fragmented OCR text lists various meeting times and places across Bridgeport and surrounding areas. It mentions gatherings from early evening through night at multiple venues including halls, churches, and clubs with scattered names and garbled terms. The readable fragments suggest a schedule of local meetings without clear organization or complete details.
Danbury's normal school dormitory bill moves to final stage as Governor Ulbrich Tennleton weighs a veto. The plan, originally $300,000, is pared to $100,000 to fund a dormitory at the Danbury site, with Fairfield county lawmakers backing the project and opposition from Templeton.
Fragmentary OCR text references Baldwin and a “new era” with unclear context. Several garbled names and phrases suggest a political or campaign angle, but readable facts are minimal. No definite event, date, place, or organization can be confirmed.
Harold Goldy pleads remorse in Superior Court before Judge Frank J. Haines as federal and state charges loom for stolen car disposal. The case features extended testimony on past crimes, fierce prosecution, and a potential prison term, with Goldy facing years in state prison and federal proceedings ongoing.
The fragmentary text appears to be a disordered OCR capture with scattered proper names and phrases. It mentions places and potential identifiers such as Sanh Tay Elba Laeger and government related terms, but the overall meaning is unreadable and lacks a coherent event or subject.
A detailed report on legislative maneuvers to counter executive vetoes, including plans to extend sessions to count a day differently, and moves to name commissions for Connecticut exposition decisions. The piece notes Senate and House leaders pursuing power over appointments and the governor, with amendments altering commission membership and water commission formation. An advertisement for Baker's Certified Flavoring Extracts appears at the end.
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