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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Nov 15, 1923

Page

1

Community Chest drive aims to raise 250000 for charities

Dr E J Cattel led a gathering at the Stratfield hotel urging a citywide effort to collect 250000 for twenty charitable organizations. He urged the public to give a day’s pay or more to gain personal fulfillment and urged citizens to think of those with less while highlighting needs of service agencies and urging sustained support through the drive.

Commerciat Ariye Stratfield Hotel E. J. Cattel Statistician Philadelphia Community Chest Tris Apostle of Sunshine Cattell Thomas M. Cul- Hnan Delared

Universalists in Mid Year Meeting at Local Church

Rev A W Grove D D of Brooklyn spoke at the Connecticut Universalist convention and Women's visionary society mid year conference in Fairfield Avenue First Universalist Church. He warned against reliance on ads and sensational methods to draw congregations and urged faith in preaching as nourishment for the gospel. He cited ads in a national magazine as evidence of clutter and criticized worldly tactics for church growth.

A.W Grove Brooklyn Connecticut Universalist Convention Yavisionary Society First Universalist Fairfield Avenue Rev. Grove FL Dush Geome Tven Billy Nla Saturday Evening Post

Germany Forced to Let Rhineland and Ruhr Regions Go

Berlin reports that after November 25 Germany cannot support unemployment relief in the Rhineland and Ruhr, effectively ceding these regions to their own devices. Officials say future depends on France and Belgium talks, with economic autonomy debated as a near-term solution.

Germany Rhineland Ruhr Berlin Associated Press

Germany Renounces Treaty and Bavarian Student Uprising

Nov 14 reports Berlin says Germany will repudiates the Treaty of Versailles and its reparations clause while French and Belgian Ruhr occupation continues. Munich describes rebellion centers shifting to 29,000 Bavaria technical students and university community ready to march unarmed. thousands more urged to join amid government worry over potential clashes and orders to fire if needed.

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Woman Distilled Whiskey Used as Legal Tender in Bridgeport

A Bridgeport raid uncovered home distilling and liquor stores used as barter. Police seized 46 gallons of whiskey, three stills, and coloring extracts in one Charlotte Street house, while a mother of four, Mrs. Mary Zerondek, admitted the still in her apartment. Neighbors testified to others involved, including Zulcheck and a tenant with 16 gallons of whiskey, as authorities prepare to pursue charges.

Bridgeport Butehstres Mary Zerondek Zerondek Chlldren Elix Zulcheck Charlotte Erect House Charlotte Street John Botina

Baron Krupp and Directors Freed

Baron Krupp Von Bohren and his fellow Krupp directors were granted temporary release on parole. German officials said the prison days are over after prior long sentences were commuted or postponed, with the group previously condemned on a technical parole, now freed.

Duesseldorf Baron Krupp von Bonhien Krupp Dageril Ng Lt Pan- John Sat Baron Krupp von Bohren

Fairfield Child Drowns At Quarry Pond In Fairfield

A 12 year old, Frank Kopecko, attempted to swim at Holland Heights School grounds in Fairfield during noon recess. He slid from an exposed bank beside railroad tracks near the Bullard factory and fell into the quarry pond, sinking in cold water before rescue attempts could reach him, with the incident continuing on page ten.

Holland Heights Fairfield Frank Kopecco Fisk Tairfield Kopecso Bullard Te Kopecse

Women Voters Debate Jury Service and Peace League

In Waterbury Connecticut a state convention of the Women’s League of Veterans holds a meeting at Wilby High School where former Supreme Court Justice John H. Clark urges nations to join a league of peace. Speakers include Mary Cook and Arthur Kuhn advocating World Court membership and enforcement of international law. A banquet preceded the event at Felten hotel.

Waterbury Supreme Court John H. Clark Mary Cook Smith College Helen Frayer Rowland Arthur K. Kuhn America World Court Felten

Local News Roundup with mixed notices and finance

Community Chest workers address issues as city debates spending. Various local items span crime, police recoveries, public notices, and civic events. Notable names include Merritt, Osborn, Shelton, and Easton Grange, with reports from Westport, Milford, and Bridgeport. Foreign affairs, commerce, and local elections occupy the page alongside school and police notes.

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A R A in Russia defeats famine and disease

A Bridgeport man recalls the American Relief Administration completing its relief mission in Russia. He describes how the A R A closed its books in Ukraine and White Russia where hunger and disease plagued the land, noting the transformation achieved. The Bridgeport Sunday Post features a full page of never before printed pictures.

American Relief Administration Russia Bridgeport Ukraine Bridgeport Sunday Post

Arrests in Fairfield County Liquor Raids Target 15 Venues

State Police directed by Sergeants Virelli and Gorgas raided 15 allegedly dry-law venues across Norwalk South Norwalk East Norwalk and Westport. Fifteen suspects were arrested with bonds set at 50 dollars each as liquor machines were seized and owners cited. Notable sites included Bellevue and Miramar Inns where liquor was confiscated. proprietors Julius and Dominick Vetromille were absent and expected to be arrested later.

Fairfield County Frank Vilerlil Ditford — Gorgas Norwalk South Norwalk East Norwalk Westport Reate Inna Bellevue Miramar Julius Dominick Vetromlle Owl Line Rooney's Club i Charien Cavanaugh Thoma Kelly Connecticut Avenue William Smith William Barge Patrick O'Neil Joseph Magiclanno Ature Boulon Street Wiliam N South Mahr Street Soule Norwalk Hera Leonard Johnson Rooney's Club Washington Stept Storge L'tyni

Missing Doctor Visits Bridgeport

Bridgeport seen Tuesday night with Dr. George D. Neeling and Dr. M. B. Bursian. The status of Dr. Donald Bruart remains unclear as investigations continue into the diploma mill exposure. Dr. Neeling rented a home of Dr. James E. B. Hall, while Dr. Hair was in Vermont. Dr. Hair plans to return to Philadelphia soon.

Donald Bruart Broadbrook Bridgeport George D. Neeling M. B. Bursian Neeling James EB. Hall Eclectic Dr. Hair Vermont Philadelphia Pao Galr Hair

Quilnes cases of quackery to be investigated

State's Attorney Hugh M. Alcorn of Hartford county says a five case outline precedes a grand jury probe into a nationwide fake doctors conspiracy. Indictments for manslaughter bribery penalty and conspiracy against doctors and medical officials are expected as the investigation opens in the County Building at Hartford. A hospital patient died after an attempted finger amputation by a doctor who had moved in. A neighborhood doctor performed a failed pediatric operation leading to critical injury and death. The article continues on page 2.

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Thanksgiving Turkeys To Sell At Eighty Cents A Pound

Local wholesalers and marketmen report turkeys at about 80 cents a pound for the best Northern birds with prices likely to fluctuate until Thanksgiving. Delicacies like celery and cranberries arrive in quantity as demand builds in about a week, while Vermont and New York birds appear scarce and lean. Market wisdom suggests buying carefully as smaller birds waste more proportionally, making a ten pound turkey economical for a family of five.

New England Vermont New York State Delaware

Medical Standards and Reciprocity Across States

Dr Osborn notes Connecticut accepts reciprocity but stresses low medical standards in other states. He argues reforms are needed to raise care quality nationwide and urges policymakers to adopt uniform guidelines.

Connecticut dumping ground for low grade medical colleges

Hartford reports that Connecticut is a dumping ground for low grade medical colleges according to Dr. Stanley Osborn state health commissioner. Records show over half of Class C graduates in 1922 came from Connecticut, while only seven of 51 medical colleges are Class C. The report cites Arkansas and Connecticut as the only states upholding strict reciprocity in medical licensure.

Hartford Connecticut Stanley Aos Osborn State Departent of Health Stata Osborn U. x Connes Connects Arkansas Owe State Department of Health Kamegas City

Ansonia may lose state evening school aid over attendance

Ansonia faces possible withdrawal of state funds for evening schools as pupil attendance drops. The Local Board of Education and Superintendent Harrington must decide whether to staff teachers for 25 weeks or surrender the appropriation. The issue centers on maintaining required classes despite low interest.

Ansonia Ano Board of Education Schogg E. Harrington State Board of Education

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