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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Nov 02, 1923

Page

2

Poincare Reparations Plan Surprises U S Officials

Washington reports indicate French foreign office views on Premier Poincare’s speech may limit full impartial inquiry by economic experts. Officials question extent of France’s commitment to the treaty and insist on a plan allowing complete reparations payments. Advisory ideas cited as influencing American participation.

Washington Poincare Ineo France Amy Beo Foreign Office Trent Parsons Commission Cope Exneren Oa Thiakings

Radio Corp of America proves long distance radio telegraphy feat

New York reports a 20 round trips eight thousand five hundred mile radio signal from RCA to Warsaw without an operator at either end. Gen Harbord notes simultaneous acknowledgment and instant proof of receipt, enabling near real time verification of messages. The feat underscores rapid commercial and scientific potential for radio messaging.

York New York Radio Corporation of America Warsaw Poland Ely J. G. Harberd Corporation Joop Gen. Harbord

Hartford Board Seeks Eminent Domain For Seaside Sanatorium Site

Nov 3 A state action aims to condemn the Ric Cook property at Tastlyme for an authorized addition to the Seaside Sanatorium for children with tuberculosis. The attorney general moves to urge Gov Empicron to settle without court action. progress not reported. The Tuberculosis Commission and others are directed to negotiate, with condemnation if no agreement is reached.

Hartford Swarrns Idvaly Vern Yubereus Commision Cutapuratet Sderick M. Satovonty Institute Ric~ Cook Tastlyme Uy A Generals Gov ‘Yemp

Stresemann Convenes Cabinet in Sick Room

Berlin reports say Stresemann, bedridden after a heart attack, convened the German cabinet in his room as discussions delay decisions on Logidist terms and Bavarian tensions rise. Army mobilization rumors swirl while Saxony and Thuringia border alarms intensify amid calls for potential civil conflict. General orders urge Reichswehr to prepare action if Bavaria resists government authority.

Berlin Tletaler Briesemann Presidins Bavaria Pranges Thuringia von $Eeckt Fonicht Mueller Reichewehr Saxony Thurst Was Havarian Bertin Hitler Ehrhardt Bosybach Tro Rurnorg von Kah Advisa Hitler Ludsadovif Puerlin Orks Strexemann Anearies Reichgwehr Skelon Stresemann

Steamer Elizabeth Ashore Near Bandon Oregon

The steamer Elizabeth with passengers aboard is ashore near Bandon Oregon. A distress message from the station reports pulling passengers and crew to safety as the situation worsens, with rough seas and rising danger noted by the coast guard.

San Francisco Elizabeth Wooard Bandon Oregon Tandon Umited Coase Gcrara Bhownen Banton Staton

Mark Slumps 10 30 Billions Per American Dollar

Berlin reports the dollar rite leaves Germany facing soaring currency rates and food shortages. The new dollar loan hits record quotes as Berlin and other cities suffer social distress from unreliably valued marks. The city organises an aid drive for food and clothing while official treasuries stagger under relief demands.

Berlin Associated Press Germany Basia Herlin

Fisherman's Race Declared No Contest For Trophy Bid

The International Fishermen's Trophy race at Halifax harbor was declared a contest due to a rule violation by the Bluenose. Captain Angus Walvers of Nova Scotia schooner Bluenose lost the protest, and a re race is set for Saturday, with Kenneth Ferguson of Gloucester leading the challenger Columbia in lodging the protest.

Bluenose Tlalieax NLS Angus Walvers Malifax Harbor Tnternational Worher Kenneth Merguson Gloucester American Race Committee Gaulumbia Lauk Luay

Bridgeport Third On Accident List For October Instate

Connecticut’s seven largest cities reported 75 auto accidents daily across October, totaling 751 that month. Bridgeport ranked third in accidents with 108, trailing Hartford and New Haven, as Waterbury and others posted lower counts.

Bridgeport Hartport Nev Connecticut Motor Partfard Avculonia New Haven Hartford Eleht Waterbury Hritain Meriden Yay New Britain Merriien New London

Seventh Auto Stolen as Police Renew Vigilance

Police in Bridgenort tighten patrols after seven cars were stolen in a week. The latest theft occurred on Lindley Street near 47 Lindley, owner Mrs. Viola Milo, as two cars have been recovered and two suspects arrested in New York. License plates from a car owned by Frank Gavlis were found on Niebolg road, Stratford, with plates swapped to mislead thieves.

Bridgenort Jade Lindley Street Viola Milo Wrs Lindley Rtrvél Sean New York Jor Gavlis Stulun

Explosion and Fire Hit 2 North Washington Avenue Cellar

A building at 2 North Washington avenue suffered an explosion followed by a second blast and fire. Firefighters entered the cellar with extinguishers as smoke and debris filled the basement. No injuries were reported though property damage occurred.

Washington Avenue Yeaterday Whe & Thon Amganese Wwe Ladding

Miss Borman Named Greenwich Hospital Superintendent

Miss Hattie Gorman was appointed superintendent of Greenwich hospital at the regular meeting of the board. She will assume duties on November 1 and succeeds Juan F. Bresnan who served as superintendent since 1921. Directors deferred officer elections and plan to hold them at the next meeting.

Greenwich Mtss Hattie Gorman Tridge- Bort Greenwich Hospital M. Borman New Haven Bridgeport Hospital Sesigians Juan F. Bresnabun

Stratford Board Approves Budget For Coming Year

Stratford, Nov 1 Special to the Teeseum A brief hearing by the Town Council approved the proposed 1924 04 budget with minor changes The Probation Court budget rose from 200 to 749 to meet new indexing and filing requirements The library board saw its appropriation grow from 4600 to 5000 The town plans to pursue three quarters of state road costs and keep the tax rate around 20 mills for the coming year The Town Manager faced questions from Ivan L Moree and Robert Brendy about various budget details before final approval at the next meeting

Stratford Adventane i Pula Library Board Ivan L. Moree Robert Brendy Thref

Stamford League of Voters Elects Officers

Special to Stamford Voters: Mrs. oment A Fuller is elected president with Mrs TH, George O Menger as secretary and Tea At Hurtburt as treasurer. Other officers include Mrs. Alfred Bummend and Mrs. Edward O Douglas. directors and committees focus on child welfare and community affairs.

Vie Kathryn Root Alfred Bummend Kathryn Hoos Stamfort Navy Oment A. Fuller Mills George 0. Menger

We Have No Church Weddings At Long Beach

California couple wed above the clouds at Long Beach in bathing suits and formal vows in a shop where she worked. A convict ship named Success hosted another wedding, with other matrimonial curiosities noted in this feature.

Katherine Mall Long Beach California Wood

Behrens Campaign Rally Sparks Mixed Reactions in Linwood

At Linwood Junior High, Behrens and fellow Republicans faced a mixed crowd as Behrens mocked the proposed charter and defended his leadership record. Frederick W. Behrens, Elmer B. Ravens, Mrs. Charles Crosby, and city Prosecutor James C. Snaanon spoke to voters in the fifth district rally, with some attendees leaving early.

Sors Guy Chirier Louls Barnsted Hia Ral Linwood Tron Behrens Frederick W. Behrens Atorney Beinstein Tanyo Ralty Elmer B. Ravens Charles Crosby Board of Education James C. Snaanon

Atwater paints tax plan as fight against old regime

Mayor Atwater spoke at three district rallies railing at John T. King and what he called the “gang in second story men” tied to blackmail of local manufacturers. He accused Behrens supporters and former Tax Commissioner Connor of reducing assessments under Wilson, urged votes for his Dem slate, and argued manufacturing value and tax policy affect every family. He claimed the past era favored others’ money over working people, urging trust in his ticket to return 100 percent.

Atwater Fred Behrens Bridgeport John T. King Arthur F. Connor Wilson Behrens Ourft Lafayette St. John’s Rakoczy John T- King Tae Grable Bayer Atwaer Rakocsy Democrat Rand Omer fAtwater Hally Gonsars Murphy Yaity Service Raza FP. We Paulets Wiliams Wron's

Behrens Letter Sparks Tax Assessment Confusion

Behrens letter to Mayor Atwater contained errors, yet records show many properties cited were not reduced in tax value. Officials including Lawrence GUI and W Stewart Clark dispute the misstatements and note assessments for General Bleeting and Bridgeport Works rose rather than fell, with General Electro company valuation misrepresented by the Board of Assessors.

Cancrina Atwater Frederick Willam Behrens Board of Aasessors Lawrence J. Gui Own Ory and TuAnagers Totter Alty Sessora W. Stewart Clark Imanager Bridgeport Works Clark Clarke Aards Red Atwater General Electele Company

Can't Use Jobs to Build up Machine

One of the alarming conditions of modern civilization is the increase in machinery and the rate at which it continues. Webster told Olivet Congregation YW members last night that government methods have grown complex beyond prior charters. He argued the city charter must adapt to modern administration and efficiency driven by corporate competition.

Witla RK Webster Olivet Congregation Mr. Webster Thas Fe Otter

Atwater and Atwater era political clashes in local race

Local coverage reports Mayor Atwater facing criticism from Behrens over manufacturing welfare and loan practices. Attending rallies, opponents question campaign tactics while state figures discuss budgets, public safety, and school issues amid a broad blend of domestic and regional news.

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