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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1923

Page

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G.O.P Eighth District Alderman Vote Split Over IG Nomination

In a lively Olivet Parish hall caucus nearly 200 Republicans debated the aldermanic nomination. Monty Koehler won with 343 votes to George Seltsam 140, while two Koehler ballots were later found. Delegates to the city convention were named, with William Chew the leading mayoral candidate, and a decision to not use the primary list was reached.

George Seltsam Bylvan Crost Olivet Church Hall Earl C. Martin Reepublican Parl C. Martin Siss Ruby Boerum James Ballantyne Frederick Canfield Frank Hinderer Howard Dunbar Teller Seltsam Michael Symnm Centers Brist Seltxam Penn Joseph Dean Fire Department Russell Neary Atwater Administration Neary Koehler Eid Marty Lyens John Lateski Als. Geduldig Mr. Chew Judge Bartlett Aldermin Sanford

Middletown Leader Names Possible Secretary of Chamber

L. Schrivier of Middletown says he was assured of selection as secretary of the Chamber by the Commerce Executive Committee. The panel plans to finalize the appointment soon, after Seward B. Price’s resignation left the post vacant. Schrivier, 32, married, formerly headed the local YMCA and was a past Chamber president, with strong ties to the business community.

Schriver Middletown Seward B. Price Behriver Chamber of Commerce Suray Bam Selitver Cai

Polish Republican Club Backs Atwater for renomination

The Polish Republican Citizen's Club endorsed Mayor Fred Atwater for renomination and pledged support in the state election. A pro resolution, attested by Frank Lexanowly and others, praises his leadership and nonpartisan stance, asserting continued backing for his administration.

Republican Citizen’s Club Atwater Republican Citizen's Club Fred Atwater Frank Lexanowly Fageph Meryl Tosaah Shankowski Zyxmunt Rulkowski Allaouch Oaura Ug

Doctor's Report Clears Webb After Grand Jury

In White Plains New York Col Howard Thayer Kingsbury chief counsel for Charles Webb said the October Grand Jury investigation into Mrs Gertrude Gorman Webb death at the Westchester Biltmore Country Club Rye has found no further suspicion. He noted the will contest arguments failed to show Webb would lose if the contestant prevailed and stated no impression of any remaining suspicion.

White Plains N. Y Charles Weel Gertrude Gorman Webb Howard Thayer Kingsbury Webb

Woman Slayer of Priest Bound for Grand Jury

Emily Stratynsky wife of a priest of the Greek Orthodox church in Chicago was examined after the slaying of Basil Stersuk minister of the Chicago church her husband formerly was pastor The coroner's jury recommended she be held to the grand jury on a murder charge.

Chicago Emily Stratynsky Hamey Apeter Basil Stersuk

Norwalk Fatal Accident Driver Lacked License

An inquest into a Norwalk fatal accident found driver Frank Osborn operated the racing car without a license and without registration. His partner Howard Hason was killed when the vehicle overturned on a curve. Caberi, who fled the city, surrendered after wire arrangements surfaced. Police pursue charges of evading responsibility and operating without license or registration.

Frank Osborn Norwalk Howard Hason John J. Phelan Caberi Jill Weing

Hall Points Out School Benefits In New Charter

Attorney Clarence R. Hall spoke to the Parent-Teachers Association executive board at the Central Library last night describing school related clauses in the proposed city charter. He noted current strained relations among city branches over school matters would be resolved, while Wall commented on the charter overall. The meeting, the first under the Non-Partisan Charter League, preceded tonight’s Democratic talk at the Newfield branch library at 9 o'clock.

Goma Democratic Wotten Newfield

Combine High and Trade Courses Engineers Urge

A special committee appointed by the Warren Harding High School principal and the Chamber of Commerce survey finds spending on a new high school education program unjustified. The report argues against a cooperative program linking vocational and traditional education, urging continued support for existing tracks and caution on expanded facilities and instruction.

Engineere Renquest Chamber of Commerce Pliny Bani of Education Warren Harding Hha Chyfe Affairs Moeing Claireun Stanley Ho Pagiard Pngisee Howe Sehdal

Bridgeport Leads Connecticut in Ownership of Automobiles

Bridgeport tops Connecticut in automobile ownership with about five people per car and 148,555 residents sharing 28.81 passenger vehicles. Hartford ranks second, New London third, while New Haven and Meriden lag in per capita car availability.

Bridgeport Connecticut Harthworg Get. S Automobiler Wally Hartford New London Erdgevert Uridgeport Haven Meriden Sery Sery Olachitay

Reichstag Votes To Endorse Dictatorship Powers

The Reichstag approved a confidence vote for Stresemann's government amid pressure from Nationalists, Bavarian People's Party, and communists. The emergency bill grants the cabinet blanket powers to act on financial, economic, and social measures, with a limit on eight hour workday protections to avoid immediate labor upheaval. The move aims to pull Germany from economic distress, though many fear drift toward autocratic rule.

Berlin Reichstag Stresermann Bavarian People's Party Berian Germany Neiehalag Diankel Streaenis Inet Maken Stressmann Tvke Teichstag Stresmann Anc

Convention Rejects Radical Montana Delegate at Meeting

A shaky report details a convention dispute over a Montana delegate named Dunne. Accusations label him a traitor to the party as tensions flare during a May meeting. The fallout includes sharp condemnations from party editors and calls for discipline.

A.B Montana

Hughes Plan Best Hope for Europe Says Lloyd George

Montreal dispatches quote Secretary Hughes plan as near year old a cone mission to test Germanys reparations paying capacity. Lloyd George calls it the best hope of settlement, noting Washington dispatches show little chance of immediate acceptance, with France likely to hold the decisive view on any uptake of the Hughes proposal.

Hughes Europe Lloyd-George Montreal Det Saib- Clared Preas Cone Germany Payid LloydaGnorge Beitish Mile Aewertton Washington Bird Utd Thughes Effela France

Democratic factions clash ahead of Tuesday city convention

Conflicting statements from Atwater backers and organization leader Chyttorney Cornell hint at a tight race for the mayoral renomination. Districts cited include the Ninth and others as key battlegrounds with party figures like George Ougiin and public works director Cutter Yolen urging solid support before the convention.

Cutter Yolen Atwater Maynell Hla Wuorge Ougiin Carsliered Mto Reasonably sbreifeAtaviter Lenden Pirgt Yenth Wievench Guorne M. Cuugtrence Gill Ikis P. Jtunigan LNG

Oppose Closing of City Schools On Election Day

Debate at board meeting on whether schools should close for election day and whether school janitors should be paid fees for work in schools during elections. The board adopted a resolution allowing compensation for extended illness for ten year plus teachers. No decision on school closures was reached.

Achoota Board of Education Owen Burns Wreaghers Clarence Jdlor Alfred C. Panes Mary E. Curtley Ilverrn Mora Claire Middletown Schrivar Chamber of Commerce Democrats Wierk Danigan Repustican Lui Ta Age Agwater Uingineera Club Committee Wehbudls Troth Coughin Atwater Corewell G. O.P. Tanks Will Garry Nght Chew Saucases State Ang County Brooklyn Botting Company Waterbury Norfolk Connman Strayford Devon Stamford Aagor Aka Council Stratford Counsil Siace Elers Saramis Grand Oelares Mra Webb Chais Webb A. F Llney U.S Traxeball Fuller McGor Bucket Siign Hughes Lloyds George Germany New Haven Anta

Not hnagle buys board street property for 185000

The document records a transfer involving the purchase of the Odd Fellows site at Island and Cannon streets by Wil Han Mothnagh of G. By Nothingle & Son turniture dealers. Deeds were recorded yesterday afternoon. The building will not be occupied until five years hence, with the lease announced. Pages continue with details of sums and mortgage figures.

Odd Fellows Island and Cannon Streets Wil- Han Mothnagh Nothingle & Son Cornelia Aneks George YE SN Hineks

Leading Citizens Who Buy Blamed for Bootleg Evils

A long fragmented discussion argues that bootleg activity is driven by leading citizens who profit from illegal liquor, while the text questions citizen responsibility and constitutional interpretations. It contends the issue lies with ordinary people and the public overreach of courts and authorities.

Father Dead Son Dies in Smoke Fumes

Fragmented town notes report a fatal house fire with a father dead and a son dying from smoke inhalation. Local civic items mix with school and election concerns, plus scattered crime and weather-tinged notices.

Tragic attic fire claims Siegal father and son

A basement fire in a two family house at 213 Merriam street sent dense smoke through nine rooms waking two families with ten children. Abraham Siegal and his 15 year old son Samuel were found unconscious in the attic. both died soon after. Mrs. Siegel hysterical and two other sons were treated for smoke injuries as neighbors aided evacuees.

Abraham Siegel Merriam Street Samuel St. Vincent's Hospital Joe Saigeal Harold Sie Siegal Hayes Mr. Sleet A. G. Margulis Pereang Atricken Amargly Notehburs Hremen Deluy Ltte Flac Gaa

Two Girls Struck by Auto in Devon

Milford police report Charles Nichols of Devon struck two young girls, Tagel Chapin seven and Ethel fourteen, as they walked on Naugatuck avenue hill. Both were taken to Milford hospital with serious injuries. one in critical condition. Nichols was arrested for reckless driving and held on $1,000 bond at Milford jail.

Milford Naugatuck Avenue Charles Nichols Devon Orf Nichols Wtagel Chapin Ethel Milford Hospital Sir Fisney Niendla de. Ve W. Bugning Fool Nighol

20000 Pennsylvania Coal Miners On Strike

Immense work stoppage impacts Glen Alden operations as about 20,000 miners in the region idle amid disputes at multiple collieries. The general strike call was issued Saturday, signaling widespread unrest in the coal fields.

Pennsylvania Rien Tinier Cael Dis Ming Lencrest Glen Alden Coal Company

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