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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1923

Page

4

Original bootlegger fined in Stamford case

Special to the Telegraph reports Isadore Sitapdie, the only original bootlegger, was fined 400 dollars plus costs after two counts of keeping liquor for sale. He appeared in court, facing a 600 dollar total including costs, with authorities noting his arrest at a location described as a rubber boot shop. The incident stemmed from police finding liquor in his possession linked to bootlegging activities in Stamford.

Wan E. Ile Stamford Isadore Sitapdie Japan

Dangers of Fire Pointed Out to 10 School Children

Bridgeport Fire Department highlighted fire dangers and prevention at ten local schools on Fire Prevention Day. Chief Daniel T. Johnson and Assistant Chief George F. Beardsley urged clearing yards and cellars, warned against grass fires, and advised quantities and handling of fuels and lamps for safer homes. Johnson outlined practical tips to households to reduce winter fire risks amid rising losses.

Ella Bridgeport Fire Department Daniel Ti. Johnson Epnke George F. Beardainy Beardsley Shelton Toland Wooster Wheeler and Hall Daniel Hy Johnsen Jonngon Bridgeport

Cost Accountants To Hold Dinner Meeting At University Club

The Cost Accountants Forum will hold its first meeting of the season tomorrow night at the University Club with Henry A Maynard of Salt Textile Co delivering a talk on The Basis of Costs A beef steak dinner will precede the address Anyone interested in cost work may attend The meeting is called for 6525 p m

Cost Accountants’ Forum Tts University Club Henry A. Maynard The Salt's Textile Co

Farmers Find Potato Crops Good This Year

In Monro, a Telegram report notes farmers report strong potato crops this year. An Arkansas farmer, Leslie Shelton, weighs large spud samples around five to six pounds while yields of thirty five bushels are mentioned for the day.

Monro Leslie Shelton

Londoner loses in game while waiting for boat

Londoner Jone? and others played calu malehi with Masterson and Allen Test as a boat hour neared. The river froze delaying return to Providence. They were arrested for grand larceny as detectives say they preyed on trans Atlantic passengers unable to press charges.

Tork Jones London Ile Gnehiael Jaimed Masterson Tombs

Danbury Dentist Granted 360 Dollar Fee by Buckingham

Danbury dentist Jiues Keane was awarded 350 dollars by Compensation Commissioner Ed ward Buckingham for services to Paul Huebner of Danbury who suffered an injury last July. The Turner Machine Company claim was cited and a separate award of 350 dollars was approved after delay in payment. Keane also sought 1,000 dollars from Manufacturing Casualty Company of Philadelphia but the insurer’s refusal was deemed unreasonable and Buckingham granted 350 dollars.

Jiues Keane Danbury Edward 'F. Buckingham Sorviers Paul 'Huebner Huebner Mudine Keane Palladelphia Commiissio Buckingham

Roosevelt rally set for October 27 in Bridgeport

The Bridgeport Young Men's Christian Association sponsors a commemorative rally for Col. Theodore Roosevelt on October 27 at the First Wesley Church. Reverend T. H. El Talmdge, Roosevelt’s longtime pastor, will be the speaker. The event marks the eve of Roosevelt’s birthday, with patriotic music and free admission.

Bridgeport Young Men's Christian Association Theodore Roosevelt Roosevelt Werhodia TH. EL Talmadge Oyster Bray Eponke

Chief Johnson to address Lions at noon meeting

Fire Chief Daniel J. Johnson will speak at the Lions Club noon lunch at the Y M C A Llanquet hall. The topic is Wire Protection and Arthur Finney will chair the meeting. Tomorrow noon the Exchange Club will meet at the same facilities with speaker Cael Churchill discussing private school methods.

Daniel J. Johnson Lion's Club F. MC. A Cael Churchill Tinquona Tova

Children Receive Best Health Treatment in City

City health nurses report the school year saw every child examined four times and treated twice. Thorough medical exams found defects among pupils in Alta grade levels with many cases of clean wounds sore throats skin issues and vision corrections, including 395 with dental work and 162 with glasses.

Tomette Woila Melada

Second Fireman Arouses ire of Commissioners

No action has been taken regarding the rise of fireman Deen as yet. James Coleman, president of the Board of Fire Commissioners, said charges are preferred against him for taking a avowed active role in politics. The open Republican caucus, warned by the board, will see further action. Deen was the second fireman to be criticized for politics in the last two weeks.

Coleman Dean Cone Meelan Oe Reise Nues Dean James Coleman Board of Fire Comsissioners Ing Wee Nresidemeer Sa Re Denn Russell Neary Deen Fire Department Clark John Minra Wits Ai Yan Ca Coleman Salu

Calls vice vacation from conventional springwield m1

Dr Thebert J Park of the University Chicign told the Tenth National Recreation Congress that vice is a vacation from convention and must be reoriented due to the native impulse of the wealthy. The report cites his remarks on harmony with population demands and a shift in behavior. A separate grocery scene shows a clerk responding to a customer with a banana reply, reflecting everyday life.

Thebert J. Park University Chicign National Recreation Congress Gil

Fragmentary Sermon Quip Ends Odd Evening

A garbled exchange shows a wife remarking on finishing a sermon and a husband reacting with a puzzled line about a chutes Yeu. The quirky dialogue appears in a damaged magazine fragment from an old page.

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