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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1923

Page

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Oklahoma Governor Walton Removed by Senate Impeachment

Oklahoma City November 19 Associated Press J. C. Walton the fifth Oklahoma governor was removed from office by a unanimous Senate impeachment vote after a trial on charges of corruption in office neglect of duty moral turpitude and general incompetence. The court found him guilty on 12 of 16 charges and a motion for new trial was denied. Lieutenant Governor Trapp became governor as Walton's term ended amid post trial appeals plans.

Oklahoma Oklahoma City Okla Associated Press J. IC. Walton State Senate Walton Fica Trapp Trapp Hee Senate Trap Ardelen Bargen

U.S. Debts to Nations Prompted for Settlement

Washington reports indicate a formal note and reminders may be sent by the State Department to nations still unsettled on wartime debts. The World War Foreign Debt Commission is slated to discuss these measures at its next session as negotiations on German reparations proceed, with caution about affecting broader talks.

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Allies Compromise To Avert Rupture On German Crisis

Paris dispatch reports Allied leaders reached a compromise to avoid breaking with Germany over enforcement of control in Germany. Ambassadors draft a note to Germany, sent to governments as discussions continue in Brussels and Paris. Optimism mixed with caution as officials note Washington’s recent clarifications.

Germany France Belgium England Versailles Paris Associated Press Joe An Admnel Ghent Aabassadors Counci Washington America Germaany

French take over Berman Mine 8 with unanimous worker support

In Wumsselection Germany a French controlled operation seized Berman Mine 8 in the Gelsenkirchen region. Miners voted unanimously to continue work under French direction, with no soldiers used. A French Inter Allied mining mission representative conveyed the plan to a Council of Workmen and obtained consent.

Wumsseldorf Germany Gelsenkirchen Waa Ming Inter-Allied Mining Mission Council of Workmen

Bridegroom Kidnapped On Way To Wedding

In Milford, Charles Sprague of West Haven was drugged and kidnapped minutes before his wedding to Adeline Vigenty of New Haven. An automobile with New York license plates abducted him on Meadow Street as the best man Joseph Sivester and others planned the ceremony at St John’s Church. The bride awaited the ceremony, and police search and an investigation followed to uncover the motive and identities of the abductors.

Milford Charles Sprague West Haven Sprague Misa Adeline Vigontty New Haven Joseph Sivester Honeyspot Road Stratford Misa Vigentio Ant T Janan Nuw Jlaven Meadow Street Newlaven Sivester Savextry New York Thuy Prague

President of GE Inspect Bridgeport Plant Meeting

Gerard Stops, president of General Electric, leads a group including manufacturing and industry officials to Bridgeport for a monthly GE affairs meeting. The advisory committee of about 15 executives will tour the Leston Avenue plant and discuss company plans and operations.

Gerard Stops General Electric Bridgeport Trieidant Snape Leston Avenue To An Iane Yall Samorrox Terry Tremaine National Lamp Works C.K. Patterson Albert G. Davis Butenus J. FR. Lovejoy Lary Pratt M. I. Sventover George F. Morrigan G. Hu. Emmons Provident Anson W. Burchard Gepard Swepe Owen Yours Wo Rice Henry Wi. Daring Treavurer

Records broken as city responds to charity plea

City reports record first day donations totaling 915,586 to the charity drive. Major gifts come from 300 givers who typically fund most of the Chest. firms and individuals boosted by 10 to 20 percent. Notable contributions include 64,000 from Sumner Simpson and a 54,000 pairing from Mr and Mrs D I Warner and Warner Brothers Co. plus 41,200 from Harry W Walker. Banks and companies such as American Chain Co and First National Bank also pledged substantial sums. Further updates from stores and industrial plants are expected in tomorrow’s papers.

Jocet Industrial Planta Campaugn Sumner Simpson Financial Federation Raybeastes Co Brg Smpson D. I Haimes & Edwards Internationsl Hiver Co City, National. Bank First National Bank Bidgeport Gas Light Co Bingor Mix. Co City Savings Bank Schnee and Sohne FCO City Low & Coal Co Eeni Richard Oppel

Manufacturers Discuss Mayor Behrens Tax Request

City manufacturers debated Mayor Behrens requests for confidential financial data at the Algonquin Club meeting. An invitation for the mayor to join a briefing was declined. The mayor cited impossibility of attending an expanded session as the group pressed for clarity on the tax issue tied to the grand list revision urged by John T. M. King.

Behrens Algonquin Club Industria Apsin

Woman’s strange harbor search triggers police squad

A woman, described as unbalanced and carrying a baby in one arm and two boxes in the other, walked near Seaview Avenue and the waterfront. Police, alerted two hours later, found no trace of the infant, boxes, or the woman as they searched the harbor area.

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Threats of death linked to diplomat scandal in state

Hartford dispatch reports a whistleblower claiming inside knowledge of a diplomat scandal stirring sentiment. The informant says operatives threatened to kill anyone exposing the affair and names a Dr. Ralph Voight as a ring leader in the foul scheme, with other conspirators mentioned.

Hartford Spe Cial Persans Mills Sacha Autry TV Bruno Aige Loula Ralph AL Voight

Special Section for Congress in Bureau Charge Graft Schemes

Washington hearings reveal a special section in the Veterans Bureau handling cases where Congress members have interests. Rep Johnson Republican accuses the bureau of kidnapping a veteran from an insane asylum in his state. Other developments include a decision not to hear further witnesses for ex director Forbes and testimony on a millduvit and lease proposal linked to the bureau.

Washington Veterans Bureau Congress Johnson Veterana Committee Charles Fi. Forbes Wilton CG. Ldptoomb Frank Tk. Chambers, Jr San Diego Chambers Charles, Kasavage la State Pennssylvania Pureau O. Smith Kasavage Johmson Wilkes-Barre Walsh Massachusetta Charise F. Matheran Grnat

Authorities Hold Letters Sent Out Soliciting Funds

Legislative leaders back Governor Templeton plan for a special session to fix statutes allowing unqualified physicians. Canton politician George W. Eddy urged a protective medical practices act. Union House Leader John Buckley supported action. Wilder and McGrath weighed Senate impact.

Connecticut House Buckley Wilder General Assembly Charles A. Templeton Hartford AMC Ramm Ween George W. Eddy Canton Startford County Committee On Public: Health and Safety Fast Shjent Connectcut John Buckley Union Yansons Frank L. Wilder Judiciary Senate Larbhaur Templeton Thomas J. McGrath

City Faces Toll From Three Collisions On Busy Day

Reported on a day of three traffic crashes in the city. Charles Monson of 891 Harral Avenue allegedly under liquor was not injured. A delivery motor collision on Fousatonis and Grand damaged Cailler, a boy driver, and a coal truck driver. Two victims remain hospitalized in serious condition, Otto Didllen and Willian He hise, in local hospitals.

Charles Monson Harral East Malin Street la Father Otto Didllen Newfield Avenue Trideey Port Willan St. Vingent’s Hospital

Remington To Buy Yost Plant In Bridgeport Deal

The Remington Typewriter Company plans to purchase the east wing of the former Yost Typewriter plant on Railroad Avenue, Bridgeport, now held by Columbia Graphophone. The $290,000 deal hinges on court approval amid Columbia’s receivership. Remington will expand with a factory and supplies operation at the site, while Columbia continues power supply.

Yost Typewriter Company Railroad Avenue Columbia Graphophone Company Robert F. Crudgington Columbia Company Remington Tynewilt A F Alray Flushing S. 1 Hagenart Yost Columbia Imas

DIPLOMA MILL SCANDAL LOOMS IN STATE PLAN

Local records disclose a sweeping probe into alleged diploma mill practices. Grand jury convened as investigators weigh governor backers plan for special pension access amid unsubstantiated charges. Separately, a Stanford-linked case surfaces with accusations of influence peddling and a fund drive to aid community needs.

Siplome Stanford

Sensation Follows Sensation in Hartford Grand Jury Probe

A Hartford grand jury probe unfolds with Sen Osborn rushing to Boston to obtain names of suspected fakers. The fast paced actions signal a high profile investigation drawing public attention and potential political fallout. Officials seek leads and identities tied to the alleged fraud scheme amidst mounting pressure.

Hartford Osborn Boston

Quacks Leaving State in Droves Over Diploma Mill Scandal

Hartford reports allege 25,000 fraudulent licenses issued by a diploma mill. The affair centers on a slush fund from eclectic doctors to influence state legislation. Investigators say letters seeking donations implicate Connecticut Eclectic Society leaders and possible state exam board complicity.

Py Kelezrant Hartford Harry T. Brundidge St Louis Connecticut Sesson Lerters National Ring Dng Connecticut Eclectic Society Eclectic Doctors of Eclectic For Glory Charles Roberts West Haven Oaly Slush Fund

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