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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Nov 26, 1923

Page

1

Last Day Spurt Aims to Reach 350000 Charity Drive Goal

An army of 500 volunteers pressed a final day push to reach the 350000 Community Chest goal. Pledges from churches yesterday plus ongoing home sector efforts were needed to close the gap of about 36000. A charity dinner at the Stratfield Hotel and formal reports at day’s end capped the drive to support city social agencies.

Burcher Simpson Army of Charity and Mercy Stratfield Hotel Bridgeport Wo Iden Leama Simpson

Diploma Mill Scandal Sends Doctor to Grand Jury

The doctor nicknamed Doctor faces grand jury charges of manslaughter related to a diploma mill case stretching from Hartford to Colorado. Stratford School board defends suspending Dr. Conner amid a wave of local controversy as investigations into licensing and fraudulent credentials unfold. Local officials report violence and crime as community tension rises during a period of broader state and national political and social disputes.

Hartford Bond Hotel Annex Colorado Stratford School Board Conner Wilam Horace Das Bath Association of Nations Homa Chester Marshall Curioux Rad Brite Community Chest Rockwell Harmon Potter Hght Fairfield Family Rouse Jenalagar Greenwich Pokono Grange Brookfield Decks Newark Robert Treat Anit Milford Jr Milford Westport Court Bladon Acheson Southport Pliny Cooney Harvard-Princeton William T. Willams Westport

Albert Named New Chancellor of German Reich

Berlin reports Dr Heintlin Albert, former Treasury minister under Cuno, has accepted President Ebert’s invitation to form a new cabinet. If successful, he will lead a likely reforming ministry with Brauns Jarres and Gessler among hands. Stresemann refused the Foreign Ministry, and Reichstag leadership attempts for a straight parliamentary government failed amid party reactions.

Meinrich F. Albert Ebert Germany Albert Strome Calllox Cirelea Bridgeport Hartford Forst Steam Rollers New Britain Dr.albert Berlin Preaz Heintlin Treasury Cuno Whert Abert Heinrich Brauns Jarres Interior Otto Gessler Defense Offieu Stresemann Socistyta Stresdent Ebert Roichstag

Burglars Find Pennies Hidden in Clock on Brook Street

Burglars searched a house at 680 Brook Street last night and found $7 in pennies inside a kitchen clock. They took the coins but left with nothing else of value.

Brooka Street

Police probe after roof escape in card game raid

A violent incident at a gambling room at 631 House Avenue ended with the proprietor leaping through glass panes and crawling to a neighboring roof. Police describe a bloody escape trail as they pursue the overseer and several youths named James Thomas Clifford Beil and Willan Willis, with ongoing searches and arrests following the break.

Jnx Roman Wilde Roy Simpson Bel Cliford Behney

Manager punched after dine and dine checks demand

Six young men dining at the Agia restaurant on FabrTi¢id avenue last night argued over overcharged checks. A waiter summoned manager Howard Leon who was punched in the jaw and fell to the floor. Leon was treated at Emergency hospital and released unhurt. the six fled as police arrived. checks remained unpaid.

Agia FabrTi¢id Avenue Maly Street Howard Leon Meritius Leon Podles

Partisanship Out of Taxation Plea From Representative Garrett

Representative Garrett of Tennessee urged Congress to consider taxation and revenue without party rhetoric. He faulted the tariff as driving cost of living and profiteering, arguing greed imposes extortionate rates. Garrett spoke after talks with Democratic leaders including Cordell Hull on tariff policy.

Washington Garrett la Suckketter Cordell Hull Democratis Committee Tennessee

Thanksgiving Day Game Plan By Bridgeport Club

Manager Michael Healy of Bridgeport plans a Thanksgiving day game against a worthy opponent after a season of strong interest. He sought a New England club and spoke with Williams of New York. The Williams management declined but later communicated they would not participate. Healy will arrange another opponent for the holiday matchup.

Michael Healy Bridgeport elRm New Jengland Ambuna Gleven Healy Williams New Hyer Haly

Crowley Arrest Plea After Liquor Night Arrests

Crowley, 38, of Chelsea, Masai, collapsed after a long struggle and asked to be arrested as police took others into custody for liquor troubles. Emile Schlafer was arrested for driving under the influence. John Colson injured in a fall and placed in custody. An unidentified man unconscious from alcoholism was taken for care. In Cleveland, Harry C Neilson drowned after leaping from a Great Western steamer into Lake Erie. body recovered.

Thasses Crowley Chelsea Masai Crowley John Flynn Crowley Eacorte Emile Schlafer Hallett Street Tromson Avenue John Colson Railroad Avenue Hillside Home Cleveland Ohio Harry C.neilson Lake Hrie

Northern points swept by sleet and snowstorms

Snow and sleet blanketed Berkshire county causing drifts over three feet and crippling rail, road, and telephone services. The Berkshire Street Railway in Pittsfield lost power for an hour as snowdrifts blocked tracks, and the Westbury Union line between Pittsfield and North Adams failed. Many residents were stranded while lines and utilities struggled to restore service.

Ty Springfield Mads Railroad Trovley Atalle Berkshire County Berkshire Street Pittsfield New England Power Co Westjarn North Adams Nany Berkahiey Far Vine

Discipline Must Be Restored Across American Homes

Dr Rockwell Harmon, Hartford pastor and moderator of the Congregational Churches, spoke to Scotland praising discipline in Scottish homes and education while critiquing American youth. He contrasted perceived US shortcomings with Scotland's long educational tradition, noting the ongoing value of disciplined upbringing.

Stuart Alecks Scotland Geen America Rockwell Harmon Vtter Center Church Hartford Congregational Churches of the United States United Church Univer

Home Becoming Only Place To Step In Says Marshall

Dr. Chester C. Marshall preached at First Methodist on The Girl's Ideal Mother noting homes are shifting toward eating and sleeping while interests move outward. He urged mothers to guide children with Christian ideals and warned against letting convention or society replace Biblical standards as the home remains the primary sphere of motherhood.

Marshall Chester C. Marshall First Methodist Church Hari Dr. Marshall

Stratford Board Stands by Session Over Doctor’s Dismissal

Stratford officials defend their dismissal of Dr Cotner from duty as school physician at Washington Nichols and Sedgwick Schools amid Hartford diploma mill scandals. They say removal was prudent for town and student welfare and reject claims of mistreatment. The board links Cotner to inviting fake Dr Surelife to Connecticut, supporting their decision amid ongoing investigations.

Stratford de. Wd. W. Commer Main Street Stratford Board of Education Conner Hartford Cotner Washington Nichols Wenue Sedgwick Eclectic Antville

Fur Robbers Continue Thefts Haul Near Fifty Thousand

New York reports fur thieves struck Fifth Avenue again, smashing a window at Leopold Haas Inc. and escaping with furs valued at about 49 600. It is the second robbery in weeks, following earlier heists totaling around 250 000. The thieves took fifteen coats from back workrooms before guards arrived.

New York Fue Robeberg Leopold Haas Costa William Jackham & Sona Fitth Avenue Hickson's Gillia Has Wuawer Io Una

Tax reduction plan endorsed by leaders in New York

Secretary Mellon tax cut proposals win support from Lawence Tweedy of the Consolidated Stock Exchange and Mrs. Charles H. Sabin of the Women’s National Republican club. Tweedy argues lower normal income taxes would aid millions, and he favors repealing the stock sale tax. Sabin informs Mellon the club endorses the plan for star reduction.

New York Secretary of the Treasury Mellon Lawsence Tweedy Cone Noildated Stock Exchange Tweedy Charles H. Sabin Factonel Committee Women’s National Republican Club

Returns to Life Legally Then Dies in Allentown

Wilbur Blory of Allentown had been declared dead months earlier after a 14 year absence. He appeared at his brother’s home with $5, plans for a legal resurrection to claim a parental estate of about $10,000, but died in bed today from heart failure, negating the proceedings.

Allentown Jegally Wilbur

Far Reaching Diploma Mills Grip Colorado

The far-reaching arm of the diploma mills uncovered in St Louis has reached Colorado as Dr. Strickler, secretary of the Colorado State Board of Medical Examiners, says more than 100 graduates from the schools have taken the state medical exam with 36 licensed. Graduates using reciprocity have moved to other states to practice, and the board will revoke licenses of those with false graduation records. Dr Strickler plans stricter state laws to curb unqualified practice.

Denver Calo Novta Mills St. Louis Colorado 3.A. Strichier Hes Colorado State Board of Medical Examiners Theaoachoole Rocky. Mountain News Strickler Rosas Dr. Strickler

Zone Barred 70 Parkers in Rain as Drivers Fined

In a rainy Saturday night effort, Mary Street saw a police drive against parked cars in restricted zones. Ten motorists were arrested and fined one dollar each, with a total of 19 dollars added to the city treasury.

Traffla Mary Street Uome

Sutcliffe Surrenders After Probe Pushes Toward Answers

Hartford reports Dr George Sutcliffe, linked to a patient death, surrendered voluntarily after days of search by authorities. State's Attorney Hugh M Corn notes the probe will continue to press for witnesses, while Sutcliffe avoids reporters and remains hidden pending possible arrest or bail actions.

Ware Tford George Mr. Sutcliffe Diplomill Bey Hugh Mycorn Sutcliffe

Spectator Invited Into Police Scene At Grand Street Restaurant

Curious bystander Borainge Siva of 6 Commercial Street was swept toward a police car after wine was found at Edward Massin’s Grand Street restaurant. Siva was searched when found near Massin, a revolver with concealed weapon charges led to his arrest on $200 bond while Massin faced liquor disposal actions.

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