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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1923
Page
5
Hibernians announce a large carnival opening Saturday with booth games, dancing, and nightly features planned by the Women’s Auxiliary to raise funds for the old homestead on Washington Avenue hill. Organizers include Lt. and Cour Lavery, McCarthy dames, and several volunteers from the community.
Commissioner John C. Stanley dismissed reports he sought the Public Safety commissioner seat at any salary as “pure rot” and “bunk.” He said the legislative committee’s charter changes were designed to push the police chief aside and he would not accept the job if offered.
Three men in the Union restaurant at 439 Water Street argued over who would pay the bill. The quarrel escalated into a street scuffle as William Jones of St. and Thomas J. Mee of Jersey City fought, followed by Thomas Kelley of Long Island City acting as referee. Patrolman Burns intervened, and all three men were unable to produce payment, leading to charge of disorderly conduct.
Report from veterans groups shows about 37,000 poppies sold by ex service men during the week. Funds raised total thousands of dollars for memorial charities as volunteers from the Raymond W. Veterans Post and nearby posts contributed to the drive.
An injured worker, Moelueb Tadigrenn, was released from the hospital after treatment. The report notes he sustained distress and injuries from a fault at the site, with officials confirming the incident and care provided before discharge.
John F. Maloney yesterday replevined two automobiles held by the State Police in gold theft cases on writs issued for William Carson and George W. Meder. The cars were released by Sergeant Frank Virelli, held at the ratfield garage on Middle Street. They will be released to claimants after 24 hours if no original owners are located. otherwise ownership transfers to those who purchased from the Goldy brothers.
President Harding urged Washington police to prevent bootlegging during the Shriners convention. He pressed Commissioner James Vecar to curb crowds and potential liquor violations, asking for intensified vigilance during the June gathering. Authorities noted active bootlegging rings near the capital and appealed for strict enforcement.
Stamford May 80 Special to The Telegram Miss erwwude Mornstein of this city died today at White Plains hospital from injuries suffered in an auto mobile crash at Harrison New York Saturday night. She had a fractured skull and died after a period of coma.
A garbled news summary notes a visit to China with no discussion of bandits. It mentions a scheduled event and a juvenile court context involving the actor or subject’s parents, with unclear dates and names due to OCR errors.
A new process preserves moist coconut in air tight tins, delivering fresh coconut juice preserved. Baker's Coconut Southern Style is promoted for pies puddings jellos and desserts, with canned sliced or stewed fruits. Grocers are urged to stock the product to delight families with this deluxe treat.
World traveler and lecturer Prof BLT Mebityre shares a cure for burning feet and corn pain after years of soaking plasters and treatments. He says a small foot remedy advertised by TWindo Prag stores and Leverty Prag Stores relieved symptoms within minutes, ending decades of discomfort.
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