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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Nov 29, 1923

Page

6

Education Board Seeks Funds for New Warren Harding High

The Board of Education will ask the Common Council to issue a portion of the 3,900,000 in bonds authorized for Warren Harding High School construction. Work has begun and funds are needed soon for priming. An additional 400,000 in bonds will be requested for other projects including a gymnasium, said vice president John Y Caldwell in Vivens absence.

Board of Education Common Council Warren Harding High School Colonel Limer HR. Havens John Y. Caldiwell Vivens

Stratford Bank Sues Over Mortgage Foreclosure Action

The Stratford Trust Company filed a suit in Superior Court yesterday to foreclose a mortgage securing an unpaid note of 2500 dollars. Defendants include Jennetty Morrison and others of Stratford. The action seeks resort to the mortgaged property to satisfy the debt.

Stratford Trust Company Jennetty Morrison and Others Stratford

Musterole Ointment Claims Quick Relief Without Mustard Plasters

An advertisement touts Musterole as a clean white ointment made from oil of mustard and other ingredients. It claims to relieve throat and bronchial issues, neuralgia, rheumatism, back pain, sprains, bruises, and chest discomfort without blistering and offers a milder form for children.

Oars to Tutankhamen Boat to Heaven Found

Fragmentary text reports discovery related to Tutankhamen burial. The outer canopy channel of the Pharaoh's tomb is mentioned with references to an item called oars and a heavenly boat. The wording is garbled and uncertain about precise facts.

Tutankhamen

Gas meter thieves active again in two districts

Police report ongoing gas meter thefts in two districts with reports of break ins on Tao Ant Street 235 rigid avenue and the Mc Cabe residence at 876 Park Avenue. An automobile theft at 360 Fairfield Avenue was also noted as causing overnight complaints.

Tha Dtar Tao Ant Street Rigid Avenue Oelar McCabe Park Avenue Trunty Willian Desuheaux Fair Field Avenue

Unlicensed Insurance Agents Draw State Warning

Martford November 28. Complaints to Insurance Commissioner Howard P. Dunham indicate many agents operate in the state without licenses. The commissioner warns all large agents to keep records of about 16,000 agents and brokers. Policies are invalid until countersigned by a licensed agent.

Radio silence urged for trans Atlantic test

New York reports English message to American radio experts says trans Atlantic broadcasting will succeed only if silence is maintained in America during the experiment. The notice arrives amid ongoing tests this week.

New York America England Radio Eperts

Hobbs Miller and Eames to Meet Mayor on Taxes

Wittig Mobbs president of Bridgeport Hardware Manufacturing Company leads a three member tax committee alongside Guy Miller of Searle, Oley and Miller and George from Leekesier Chain company to confer with Mayor Wilms Rehvens and city officials. The confidential meeting set for Saturday at 10 in City Hall to discuss the taxation problem.

Agstaxort Dity Chiy Elper Torday Lorwitre E Ig Manufacturers Associacion Times of To Manufacturers’ Association Liste

Coolidge to Deliver Radio Address Monday Night

President Coolidge will speak by radio Monday night on the plan to establish a memorial to his predecessor in office Warren G. Harding. The address will be carried from Washington and outlines the administration's commemorative plan.

Washington Presijet Coolidge Tie Offles Warren G. Harding

Federal prisoner escapes during transfer in Leavenworth

Leavenworth, Nov 28. One of 28 prisoners being transferred from NewMel yland to the Federal prison here escaped during route, Warden W. I. reported today. Worcester, Mass, Nov 28. Mrs Willan H. Bogan, 30, while cooking Thanksgiving turkey, set fire to her clothing and was fatally burned and partially burned the house.

Leavenworth Mewelysland W. 1 Worcester Mass Willan H. Bogan

Connecticut's Grand Old Man Marcus Holcomb Passes 79

A detailed tribute to Marcus H. Holcomb of Southington, Connecticut, on his 79th birthday and legacy. The piece notes his long public service, from Superior Court judge to governor, his wartime leadership, and his reform stances including opposition to women’s suffrage. It highlights his early life, career milestones, and the esteem in which he was held by the state, alongside contemporaries like Simeon Baldwin.

Connecticut Avnile Morgan G. Buildley Milionre Marcus “al. Fishemab Southington Uncle Ma Ua Motire Superior Court Marccus H. Toolcomb Simeon J. Baldwin New Haven Uncle Marcus Marcus H Ioledmh Southingter Art Boeneß Tevoun Miei Jonathan Trumbn Buckingham Shelton Ue Superior Court Europe Ilolcomb Port New Harviornd New Uurtford Carlos Holeen Adahdy Bushnell Sarah Kennett Startford State Senate King Ullman Everett J. Lake

Choral Society Plans Meeting Under Prof Gratin

The Choral Society, directed by Prof M J Gratin, will meet tomorrow night for rehear sal of Haydn's Creation. A full attendance is desired from members and non Catholics alike, including men and women.

Choral Society M. J. Gratin Ng Hadyn Reom Foyenal

Board of Relief Reelects Woods as President and Lewis as Secretary

The Board of Relief, organized by Mayor Behr George H. Woods, reelected Woods as president whose term ends August next year and William A. Lewis as secretary whose term ends August 1925, with Cecil C. Burns as the other member present.

Shejie Behr George HH. Woods William A. Lewis Cecil C. Burns

Inhabitants Refuse Island Gift in Lewis Clash

London datelined note says inhabitants of the Island at Lewis off Bootland refused to accept the island as a gift from owner Lord Leverhulme. A solo claimant offered most of the property for gene. The estates cover about 282 600 acres.

London Lewis Bootland Lord Leverhulme Mente Jes Genie

Twenty Hurt As Cars Fall To River Bank

Otter, West Virginia dispatch reports twenty passengers injured when a Baltimore and Ohio express car and two coaches of train No. 877 on the Baltimore division toppled over a grade north of the station and dropped to the river bank.

Otter W. Va Hury Baltimore & Ohio Hese Rly Lady

Loppin Charged With Sale of Illicit Goods in Borough Court

Ward Loppin, proprietor of the Pr many We, was charged this morning in borough court with selling illicit goods and a 30 day sentence in jail, plus a $400 fine, was suspended on his promise to dismantle the bn.

GILET Ward Loppin Boroush Loppin Promisa

Mexican official denies rumors of president’s resignation

Department of the Interior reports in formal denial that President Chiveron has no plan to resign due to illness. Government sources say reports are unfounded and emphasize continuity of administration during the period.

Mexico Department of the Interior Chiveron Bortuse Dunrique

Christmas comes sane date for all this year

The International Fixed Calendar league says the Russian Orthodox church adoption of the Gregorian calendar aligns Christmas with other churches for the first time since 1581. Russian and Greek churches had followed the Julian calendar, causing Christmas to be celebrated 10 to 33 days after the rest of Christendom.

New York Tiithon

Fatal fall on Chicago bus leaves man dead

In Chicago on November 28 a passenger named B. Gilkes fell from a moving bus while assisting another rider to her seat. He sustained fatal injuries and died. The incident occurred during routine service with no immediate witnesses. Police are investigating and no arrests have been reported.

Chicago B. Gilkes

Vital Statistics Births And Marriages In Local Area

Birth notices list Nicola and Cela Vatsell at 980 alx street with a daughter named Novem Prederick, others include Terbert and Grace Washburn, Andrew and Tolla Hernat, James and Emiline Morrell, Joseph and Susan Heckley, and Joseph Kriz with various dates in November. Marriages record Frederick E. Lathy and Anna Brown, Edward Houston and Mary Skane.

Nicola Cela Vatsell Prederick Amd Tosenhing Andrew Tolla Hernat Hancock Avenue Devon James and Emiline Morrell Dover Street Sith Joseph Anna Kriz Sheridan Street Frederick E. Lathy Pleasant Street Anna B. Brown Black Reel Avenue Edward Houston Tucas Street Mary E. Skane Park Avenue

Body of Mia Helen Wager Found Near Tracks

Indianapolis city detectives report Mia Helen Wager aged 23 was found on the Big Four tracks west of the city after an all night search. The body showed multiple bruises and an abandoned automobile was located nearby.

Ndianapolis Mia Helen Wager Big Four Tracks

Mayor Behrens Again Advocates Rigid Economy

Mayor Behrens renewed his stand for economy as a core administration principle from his campaign. He said there would be few appointments in Pollge and Tite departments and district organizations endorsed ten police promotions and six promotions overall. He noted he would not commit to numerous recommendations until vacancies are reviewed and reports from the commissions are received.

William Behrens Behrens Rene

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