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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Nov 24, 1923

Page

2

Chicago Birth Control Clinic Wins Court Ruling

In Chicago a judge granted a petition to compel city authorities to fund a five day birth control clinic for married couples. The case, likely to be appealed, centers on whether preventive instruction for married people contradicts public policy. Local officials argued no approved methods existed and that such practices harmed health.

Chicago Ais Guvouins Udey Waren Gapeult Fisher Appetiite Frank Madden Lam Ingral Csase Judse Pisker Padden Judicial Activ Helen G. Car|penter Elinic Committee

Large cast stages college play in Black Rock Hall

A college drama titled At the End of the Rainbow was staged by the Ciack To Congregational church drama club at the Woods tuff Memorial building last night. Director Biss A. Lotulse Gould led a smooth performance with a large ensemble including Robert Preston and many named cast members.

Black Rock Hall Dramatic Club Ciack Congregational Churen Woodstuff Memorial Biss A. Lotulse Gould Robert Preston Gun Matt Douglass Brown Hichare Mathew Dick Preston Groom Royley Stanley Palmer Hawkins Arnold Bergman Ted Whitney Varsity Kenneth Kimmerlin Jock Austin Preston Gladys Relves Nelle Preston Marty Grantmeyer Louise Ross Missy Grayson Grace Grantmeyer Yavidg Lane Winifred MacDowell Kathleen Knox Ruehing Cecelia Londgren Imp Marie McGowan Emily Evient Dorothy Jenings Jane Beatrice Douglas Mrs. Brown A Louise Gould Polly Price Theta Phi Arelene Porter Marjorie Arnold Thetis Phi Marthas Aramonath Marlo Swift Charlon Hansen Molly Bruce Theta Pal Ruth McDowell

Three Armed Bandits Rob Bank In Indianapolis Heist

Nov 23 three armed bandits held up the Trust Bank and a Central Avenue State Bank in Indianapolis, forcing employees and customers into cages, taking about 12 000 dollars total in currency and fleeing in an automobile. Police searched for the robbers as emergency squads responded.

Indtanapolis Moon Tustolo Italy Bank Revulvera Central Avenue State Central Avenue Bank

Pilot forced to land plane in Rowayton fog and rain

Heavy fog and rain forced pilot Karpn Haines en route from Boston to Newark to land near Rowayton Gren Tonnes at 4 30 this afternoon. He was accompanied by Victor Gillespie of Newark. They stayed the night and plan to continue tomorrow if weather permits.

Rowayton Karpn Haines Boston Newark N. J Milot Hainer Victor Gillespie

Meetings Tonight at Sundin Lod and Civic Encampments

Local listings show gatherings at Sundin lodge and Dewey camp with attendees including A D Al Wi and Mader Wood ien of America. Court Nathaniel Wheeler of AL is noted, with maintenance employee street names encampment and a street address at 847 Malin.

Sundin

New Haven Dairy Special Adverts Debut

A fragmented newspaper notice highlights a dairy special in New Haven. It references a weekly feature and adverts from local dairy dealers, with skewed wording suggesting a promotional page or promotion tease.

New Haven Big Weekly Deficious Totter” Scotchlow Cream N Dairy Dealers Advere

Christian Doctor in Question Stirs Local Temple Talks

A Telegram special from FAIR IELA reports a Sunday school incident where a visiting minister asked a boy what a poison is for and the boy replied that it is what the doctor gives at home when sick. The minister purportedly smiled and noted the answer was wrong yet sounded like good Christian caution.

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Norwalk Woman Granted Divorce on Cruelty Charge

Anna Mayer of Norwalk received a divorce from Charles Mayer after alleging repeated beatings and a garage sleeping arrangement. She testified her husband insulted her and attempted to assault her 15 year old daughter, with the crime cited as a key factor in the court’s decision. Additional cases include Pris elk Cotuman**

Anna Mayer Norwalk Charles ¥. Mayer Alen L. Bro Superior Court Mayer Pris‘elk, Cotuman Thaon Bethel Edward Thompson Thompson Constable Wynna William Hume Lola Tha Ke. Terney Btown Brown William EH. Tenney Stratford Newfield Avenue

Bank Promoter Sued Over Devon Building Rent

Hazel Johnson of Devon files attachment against James K. Byton, organizer of the proposed Devon Bank and Trust Co., for $2400 rent and restraining order to halt removal of fixtures from the Naugatuck and Bridgeport avenues building. Johnson alleges verbal agreements for stock in the bank in exchange for rent. Byton leased the building anticipating the bank's use. Johnson obtained cash and paid the lease until today, but rent remains unpaid. she seeks damages and injunctive relief. The Devon Bank project backers say the organization is not affected by this action.

Devon Hazel Johnson Naugatuck Bridgeport Avenues James K. Boleton Devon Bank and Trust Company Bylton Bolton Tevday Jobeson Adam Srittg Amford Claire Hank Jomishe Devon Tank and Trust Company Mia, Johnson Gato

Arcanum Lodge Honors Longstanding Member

Daniel Lened observes his 85th birthday as Arcanum Lodge I C honors a member who joined 45 years ago. Mr Benedict served as financial secretary for forty years, during which time he sent from five meals ago. the second degree was conferred on three candidates, with the third degree to be exemplified next by Poy de Frologque Lodge or Stratford.

Daniel Lened Arcanum

Youth Arrests Highlight Serious Charges In City

An article from the Leronto Globe reports that a youth named William Somers of Light South Avenue was arrested last night on serious charges linked to alleged associations with a group of youths. He faced a peace violation and a bond set at $2,000 as investigations continue into the case.

Wilbur Golden Fur Street Follee Elty William Somers Ligh South Avende Wild Yvesck Noid

Bitter fight on over Oklahoma Klan by solons

Oklahoma City November 24 The Oklahoma Legislature debated the Ku Klux Klan inquiry with Walton deposed governor present. Proponents argued for state control of secret groups while opponents warned against abuses. The Senate rejected an amendment requiring public filing of membership rolls by a 28 to 18 vote and then 29 to 18 on another roll call.

Oklahoma City Okla Cassociated Ku Klux Klan Oklahoma Walton Myles Senate

Tailors Practice Dentistry in New York

An inquiry into unregistered or fraudulently registered practitioners is underway in New York as officials defend the legitimacy of medicine while acknowledging few unlicensed quacks may exist. Probes continue into alleged non medical practices by so called dental professionals amid citizen complaints.

Wubbard Moraghan Bebbard Hubbard New York

Nationwide Anti Prohibition Rally Planned for January 21

A nationwide rally of those opposed to prohibition will be held in Washington on January 21 under the Association Against the Prohibition Amendment. The event will discuss a four year drought and urge modification of liquor laws with a roster of prominent attendees, including senators and notable figures.

Washington Association Against the Prohibition Muyard Delawire Bruce Heral Willian Alatson Wright Lia Con

Hurts in Falls: Alcoholism Victim Sufferer Memory Note

Fragmentary OCR text shows a 1920s style notice mentioning an alcohol dependency issue, a person at Maint Street, and references to a drunken charge. The passage is garbled but indicates a local context with names and a legal or health angle. No clear events or outcomes are established.

Brewster school blaze drives 285 pupils to safety

In Brewster New York on November 23 a fire destroyed the Israwste high school a frame building housing 16 rooms. About 285 students filed from the hall in orderly fashion as principal William Fitzgerald sounded the alarm no injuries were reported though flames caused about 100000 dollars in damage. Two houses nearby were damaged and the cause was being investigated.

Brewster N.Y Israwste I High School Willam Fitzgerald

Treasures Found in Tomb at Tutankhamen Site

Luxor Egypt Nov 28. Containing two alabaster parts and an ebony inlaid object Carter uncovered exquisite craftsmanship in Tutankhamen’s tomb. Harry Burton of the Metropolitan Museum of Art photographed the outer huss and mortuary chapel remains, documenting the scene.

Luxor Egypt Howard Carter Harry Burton Metropolitan Magenum of Art New York City

Fire sweeps building as water pressure hinders response

A blaze raged through a structure at a Mohest point in town as low water pressure hampered fire suppression. The dry tinder fed rapid flames collapsing the wall while investigators determine the fire origin. Insurance coverage ranges from 18 to 40 thousand dollars. the incident occurred about 10 miles away.

SUTCLIFFE ON HIS WAY 10 SURRENDER

Detective reports place Sutcliffe nearing surrender as investigations spread from Connecticut to New York and Massachusetts. In Englewood New Jersey Dr. Frank Demarco, brother of a missing man, may issue a diploma from a so called diploma mill. A raid on Dr. Casson of Waterford yielded unlawful drugs and instruments to be used against Dr. Gagnon who faces a January court appearance. Gagnon is listed as a chromopath.

New Jersey Connecticut New York Massachusett St. Loui Frank Demarco Englewood, N. J Browther St. Louis St. Louis College of Physicians and Surgeons Coungr Edward Hickey Albany Jcliffe Sutcliffe New London Willam Lewis Charles A. Casson Waterford Gagnon Gaason Gasson

Doctors Sought Vanish In New York Inquiry

District attorney seeks questioning in Connecticut probe of alleged medical diplomat James A. Demarco and his brother Archilles. Names linked to Kansas City and St Louis institutions. they vanished from an intown club, process server reports to DA’s office.

New York Connecticut James A. Demarco Archilles Kansas City St Louis

City drenched by heavy downpour and continued rain

Storm moved across the city yesterday with heavy rain and a brisk northeast wind. Early today observers forecast more steady downpours with totals rising past two inches. official 8 PM readings reached about 1.0 inches with no reported accidents due to slick streets.

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