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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1923

Page

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Convict Murderers Hold Guards at Eddyville Penitentiary

Three convict murderers trapped in a dining room at Eddyville state penitentiary after killing a guard and wounding three others. Reinforcements include National Guard machine guns and tear gas squads. Guard Hodge Cunningham killed. W. M. Gilbert and W. P. Gillihan wounded. B. Mattingly critically injured. Escalating siege with barricaded convicts and ongoing standoff.

Eddyville Eddyville State Penitentiary Liberty National Guard Hopkinsville Louisville Breckinridge County W. P. Gillihan Lyon County B. Mattingly Leitchfield Gilbert Gillihan Fuducah Mattingly Monte Walters Toulaville Lawrence Griffith

Truck Driver in Monroe Fatality Held for Court

Patelo Spista of Bridgeport driver of the Wederal truck involved in the Monroe Bridgeport jitney crash faces manslaughter charges after Coroner Fhelan ruled criminal responsibility in passenger James Hudeck’s death. Spista posted $2,000 bonds and is due in Justice Smiley’s court October 15. 10 to 12 witnesses summoned. likely to waive examination and be bound over. represented by Hugh J. Lavery.

Monerol Patelo Spista Ashcourt Bridgeport Monroe Spisto Justice Court Charles L. Smiley Spluto Hugh J. Lavery

Philly Saloon Defy Notices to Cease Business

Philadelphia's 1300 saloons largely stayed open despite orders to close. Governor Pinchot and federal authorities pressed the campaign with police and agents enforcing the orders, but most saloon keepers continued business as usual with little compliance.

Philly PHI Label PHILA Philadelphia Pinchot Federal Department of Justice Hur

Trumbull Officials Face Legal Challenge Over Election

In Long Hill on October 3 a disputed Trumbull town election prompts a possible challenge at tomorrow night’s adjourned town meeting. David Hickey Arthur Burr and A Gilbert may be targeted for alleged polls work. Hickey admits serving as a checker but says no illegal intent.

Long Hill Y Telegram Trumbull Trumbull Center David Hickey Arthur Burr A. Gilbert St. Hickey George C. Miller

Death probe swirls as diary enters Webb case

In White Plains New York, developments unfold in the Gertrude Gorman Webb death inquiry. Dr Alexander O Goettler cites mercury in viscera, Mrs Margaret Johnstone presents her diary to grand jury, Dr Meyer criticizes DA Rowland and Mr Webb, and reports say Governor Smith may be appealed. Probate objections challenge the will leaving estate to the husband.

White Plains N. X Associated Press Gertrude Gorman Webb New York Westchester. Ailtmore Country Club Rye Alexander O. Goettler Bellevue Hospital Webb Grand Jury Margaret P. Johnstone William J. Meyer

Ten Typhoid Victims Among Stamford Reservoir Laborers

Ten men employed at the Laurel reservoir site near Stamford have been hospitalized with typhoid fever since Friday night. Investigations by Dr. Hilaire Knowlton and Dr. Ralph Crane suggest infection by a carrier, possibly the camp cook. About 150 workers are in three camps two miles from the watershed, with investigations continuing to locate the cook and confirm the outbreak.

Stamford Laurel Hilaire Knowlton State Board of Health Ralph W. Crane Gauh Satay Jersey City Kleeben

Get Behind the Churches Urges Gov Templeton

Governor Templeton urged civic responsibility and church support at a noon luncheon hosted by the Fouslers' club in Panbury. He stated he sought no higher office, defended independence from appointments, and emphasized aiding churches as vital to city and state business, praising Connecticut’s resources and intellect.

Gov. Templeton Panbury Ciacles Templeton Fouslers’ Club Totel Green Offee Connecticut Danbury Ansa

Indictment Sought Against Congressman Bil in Prohibition Case

Amos W. W. Woodcock United States district attorney announced he will seek the indictment of Congressman John Philip Bil for violation of the Volstead act. He plans to present the case to the federal grand jury. Hill conducts wine mating experiments at home aiming to provoke a ruling from the Federal Prohibition Commission on what constitutes intoxicating fruit juice. Hill is at a summer home in Southampton, Long Island.

Haltimore Amos W. W. Woodcock United Statas John Philip Bil Woodcock Federal Grand Jury Hill Federal Prohibition Commission Southampton Long Island

Winth District Democrats Back Atwater Ticket In caucus

In East Side Branch library last night City Clerk Dunigan presided as about 200 voters endorsed renomination for Mayor Atwater City Clerk Dunigan and Assessor Frank Hearn. Alderman Lavery declined renomination and John L Rowe was named as candidate. Delegates named included Hugh Lavery Oliver Righter Nellie Mulvihill John Miles and Frank Saska to support endorsed tickets at the convention.

Atwater Francis Pp Dunigan Assensor Franka Hearn East Side Branch Wiliam J. Lavery Common Council John L. Rowe U. S Hugh J. Lavery Oliver ‘S Righter Nellie H. Mulvihill John Miles Frank Saska Frank’. Hearn

Robbins Blocked By Democrats In Norwalk Council

Norwalk council session opened with four members present and adjourned for lack of quorum. Democrats strategically halted action on Republican city clerk nominee Dekus while a potential tie looms with a mayoral vote to break it. Next meeting set for tonight to continue appointments including city clerk and other posts.

Robbins Norwalk Oct Phoman Robbling Albert M. Pohl City Hall Stephen Dekua Irving LD. Robertson Donovan Connailtman Thomas James Ban Dakys Dekus

State Policeman Scully Struck By Speeding Autoist

Bridgeport state policeman Bernard Scully was knocked from his motorcycle by a speeding, unlit touring car on the Riads Rock turnpike in Boston around 6 PM. He suffered a sprained ankle and facial cuts but no broken bones. he is off duty for several weeks. A meager car description and possible witnesses are being sought by State Policeman Samuel Metcalf.

Bernard Scully Bridgeport Riads Rock Boston Joseph Stoeckel Stratford Bruce Avenue Metcalf Samuel T. Metcalf Scully Oner Danbury Stoeckel Metcailt

Price to Direct Citizens Move for New Charter

Seward B. Price was named manager of the Charter Education committee by George M. Barnes. The Non-Partisan Charter league of 1,000 citizens promotes a proposed new charter to voters before election day. Price will direct campaign operations from the National Lane building for one month and organize a speaking campaign as well as circulation of city voting lists. A silent fund-raising effort is planned by the finalies committee to support the drive.

Seward B. Price Charter Education Committee George M. Barnes Charter League Price Bridgeport National Lane Charman Eames Inalies

Reck vs Weinstein damages suit continues in Superior Court

A hearing in the Reck v. Weinstein case, a $5,000 damages suit, continued before Judge Frank J. Tans in the Superior Court. Reck asserts he leased part of a building at 1040 Malin Street and that Feinstein was to share tax obligations. the defendant contends he only owed half the taxes for the leased portion. The case will continue this morning.

Carl Reck Sam Weinstein Frank J. Tans Superior Court Reck Malin Street Feinstein Cefendant

Stresemann Resigns and Berlin Civil War Rages

1923 report from Paris by Wilbur Forrest describes a 100000-strong Reichswehr and monarchist forces trying to reach Berlin, with government troops countering and rebels reportedly scattered. Skirmishes near Kustrine, Spandau, and Guterbogl. censorship and incomplete dispatches mask fuller details.

Wilbur Forrest Paris Germany Berlin Tribune Reichswehr Sroopa Kustrine the Tribune Spandau Guterbogl

Oklahoma Governor seeks stay blocking election certification

Oklahoma City October 3 The governor J Walton challenges the legality of yesterday's constitutional amendment election to allow a legislature impeachment session. A temporary restraining order stops the State Election Board from certifying returns pending a October 9 hearing. The case hinges on alleged improper advertisement and armed deputy intimidation. A parallel injunction by legislators to block the governor from interfering with an impeachment session proceeds toward a Page Two continuation.

Oklahoma City Oklo J. ©. Walton State Election Board Secretary of State Tom G. Chambers, Jr Walton Megat Iran

Disabled Veterans Honor Madame Schumann-Heine

Madame Ar Nastine Schumann-Heine the singer received a platinum lavalierre from Disabled American Veterans in New York with the pendant bearing the organization insignia. Dr George M Calvert of Syracuse presented the award as State Commander of the DAV.

New York Arnastine Schumann-Heing George M. Calvert Syracuse

Political clubs endorse alderman candidates district meets

Local Republican clubs in Fifth and Toerd Districts back candidates for alderman. Af or tickets endorsed in Ninth and Tenth Districts. District meetings note guest attendance. broader political activity and protests across districts are mentioned.

Mechanics ¢& Farmers Savings Bank Jebratos Brooklawn Country Club Lawrence K. Jennings Stata Folkeingen Seady Pole 91 Bridge

Stresemann Cabinet Resigns as Berlin Stirs on Reform

Dr. Gustav Stresemann and his ministry resign in Berlin as President Ebert asks the retiring chancellor to form a new cabinet. Reichstag circles foresee a rebuilt Stresemann government, without socialists, dependent on bourgeois support and potentially unable to push urgent reforms. Debate centers on extended working hours and eight hour day amid labor reform conflicts.

Berlin Associated Press Gustav Stresemann Ebert Reichstag Stresemann Reich aAtag Gellance Dye Von-Kahr Bavaria Chancella Dr. Stresemann Heinrich Brauns

Mayor approves contested permit for gas station

Mayor Wred Atwater signed the petition approving Carp’s drive in station at Heechwood and Park avenues despite opposition from 26 property owners. They plan to seek an injunction and fight the permit in court after the council previously defeated then approved the project on Fire Committee recommendation.

Wred Atwater Sam Cal Common Council Carp Heechwood Park Cour Aelion

Condition of Jennings Improves Slightly at New Haven

Lawrence K. Jennings Yale student of Fairfield injured in an automobile crash last week shows slight improvement, hospital report says he remains in danger.

Lawrence K. Jennings Yale Fairfield New Haven Hospital

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