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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1923

Page

2

Demure Maiden Dollas Doxsee Rebellions in Babylon

In Babylon W TY October 12 a seventeen year old girl Dollas Doxsee elopes with Wilbur Clark Merrick school treasurer, leaving a shocked town to wonder about her fate. Her mother and husband accuse her of stealing, while neighbors recall the girl’s demure charity and hidden ambitions. The community follows her disappearance and awaits her return.

Babylon W. TY Dollas Doxsee Sng Wilbur Clark Merrick Wollan Mra Stella Clark Bertween Nysteria Drs. Doxsee Mia Chirk Dallas Dabylon Clark Tess

Barbers’ Tools Valued at 200 Stolen From Shop

A barber shop at 1857 Main Street was burglarized overnight Wednesday. Tools valued at 200 were taken and later found abandoned at a vacant lot at Lincoln and Madison. An automobile owned by Manley E. Stickies of Alpine Avenue was robbed of tires and tubes last night on Winston rand.

A. Resmandos Main Street Lincoln Madison Avenue Manley E. Stickies Alpine Avenue Wuntinston Rand

Victim of Accident Reported Improved

Paul Moyer 25 of 176 Andover Street was seriously injured Wednesday when the car he rode in collided near Ash Creek in Fairfield with a steer. He was reported improved last night at St Vincent's hospital. Fairfield police filed reckless driving while intoxicated charges against Robert I of SDT Atlantic Street, driver of the wrecked car.

Paul Moyer Andover Street Ash Creek Fairfield St. Vincent's Hospital Robert I Atlantic Street

Dorothy Mall Notles dies in city on October 12

Dorothy S. Mall Notles wife of Stanley Notles died in this city on October 12. Funeral arrangements to be announced.

Frali Dorothy S Stanley Mall Notles

Philander Chase Knox Remembered On First Death Anniversary

The first anniversary of Philander Chase Knox death is observed today. Knox, attorney general under McKinley and Roosevelt and secretary of state under Taft, was a U S senator and leading Pennsylvania lawyer born in Brownsville in 1843. He rose to influence foreign enterprise capital and national benefit.

Philander Chase Knox United States McKinley Roosevelt Tat Senator Knox Knox Brownsville Mt. Union College Alanes Ohio Pennsylvania Partheu Notble

Lloyd George outlines two nation peace pact to avert war

On board his train in America David Lloyd George presents a plan for a joint Anglo American declaration against war. He argues that a two English speaking powers alliance would compel the world to maintain peace without coercion. He criticizes French Ruhr tactics and says success hinges on U S Britain unity.

Lloyd-George America David Lloyd-George Britain Europe United States Tiritain Lloyd George League Or Nations Great Bees Ortocle Wuch Mans Empire Lloyd Georga Ruhr Herr Stinnes Runr League of Nations Laronty Niarcra Falls América England

Earthquake Shocks Reported in Norwich and Preston

Norwich residents reported a minor tremor around 11 to 12:05 local time with walls, pictures, and furniture swaying. Some blamed an explosion while an inquiry found no definite cause, with Preston residents noting a similar sensation at the same period.

Norwich Preston

Woman Shatters Swimming Records at Open Water Meet

New York swimmer Corsrude Ederle won the 200 metre free stroke open water event at the ASAL U meet in Nonolulu, timing two minutes 45.2 seconds, breaking all known records. The meet followed preliminaries expected for the Paris Olympic placings next year.

Nonolulu Associated Press Corsrude Ederle New Yorks Asal U Olymme Plad Paris

Stranger stabbed in shoulder on High Street

Joseph Robberg a 21 Lexington Avenue resident was wounded on his left shoulder after a confrontation with an unidentified man on High street last night. He received surgical care and was moved to his home. A shopper named Roberta said she was jostled nearby as the argument began.

High Street Joseph Robberga Lexington Avenus A Granger Roberta Potfes Dim Collaron Roberts Norwalk Hans

Tule Lake Vanishes From Surface In Reclamation Project

Engineers report Tule Lake in the Klamath reclamation area, spanning 120 to 160 square miles, has winded off the surface of the earth as part of a western irrigation and reclamation effort covering southern Oregon and northern California.

Washington Externi Ie Polimie Ate Tule Lake Oregon

Meeting Tonight in Bridgeport and Nearby Organizations

Fragmented OCR lists numerous groups, places, and addresses in Bridgeport and surrounding areas. Items include Golden Hill Council, American Insurance Union, Pride of Bridgeport, local lodges, and various street corners. the scattered text suggests tonight's meetings and nearby civic groups with unclear specifics.

Golden Hill Council American Insurance Unison Suite Ahreel Yyranid Patval Muparle Suroale Pride of Bridgeport Carnelt Qaaghters of Arai State Joseph Dowdall Dodge Poe Mala Siruel Ashlar Jodse A. of Magunle Lomplin Arcunuay I. O. O Fy Wone Ornalate Mui Street Marinony Golden Gaur Lodgn Washinton Searidinagien Sick Lewes Society TOO Lee Bridgeport

Old Guard Fails in City Delegation Bid

In a tight party primary the Old Guard lost control of the city delegation. Frank L. Wilder led the First District ticket with 230 votes, while Frank M. Cantia received 184. Delegates across districts pivoted toward the new organization, denying Alder man Wilbert J. Sanford and affecting mayoral hopes.

Frank L. Wilder Frank Canfield Afatriet Sendor Wilder Maroline Garlick Charles Allan Wilbert J. Sanford Robert J. Cherry Gorge T. Blisworth Guh Wagay Dulavatn Frank L.wilder Frank M. Cantiea Caroline Garrick Zee Grace Carell Dulemate Charles Allen Howard F. Bryant Theodore E. Stallar Lovitt Robingon Earle Garlick Sidney Besner Jammer J. Stone A. J. Northy Edward McCarthy Iepunpeang Atdermts William Chew Lulu G. Hopkins Howard H. Rockwell William A. McCormick Fifth District Rifth Fred W. Harelgon Robert N Tallota Linwood Royal Pride Henry W. Greenstein James Martin Murray Chapin Harry Pritchard Smith District Charles C. Wilson John F. 1Atrich AL Hi Vole Paw Della William Jonrens, Jr Bridget A Lester Willim H. Burley Ninth Disteit Noah August Seli Wiliam K. Primrose John G. Schwartz Jn. S Catherine Thormes Sanford Frank Sauires Eva M. Descereau Algerumn Krank Bieventh Pris Char C Btarkham Kglthotarate Patiteandidate Saniel Strudling Une Men Organs Iyation Deleunts Onphareed Sora Lgiye Vbten Derebert TumvilAnd Straishh Charler W. Ball Mredvrick Walker Thandel Ald Orgualeition dwWeralis Mainhind Danwes Jolt de. Ott Clodamlee Potrunelli Alfred Wardick Michiel Metovarn William Brown Biron Winksohurn Wiliam Redden Herbert Shaw Iworfth Arthur Brown Uidn Axel C. Deulye Alderman Brown Druva Gaendidate Bute Ucker Mary A. W. Ryan Theodore Clocher Old” Organization Theket Geerse Whitney Yaotrs Ryan Pelemates William Asherbtt Edward H. Mubaney Tillan A.chillinor

How Democratic Delegates Line Up in Primaries Tonight

A rundown of delegates across districts listing numerous individuals by name and affiliation. The item notes entries for the first through twelfth districts with multiple listed delegates and party alignments.

Funeral services for Martha Blakeman announced

Mrs Martha Blakeman will be buried in Park Cemetery after funeral at Stratford Congregational Church on Tugaday Oct 16 with Rev H B Brown and Rev R C Whitehead officiating. Burial in Park Cemetery follows.

H. B. Brown The Olivet Congrestional Church Park Cemetery Martha E. Blakeman Martha 7 Blakeman Tugaday Stratford Congregational Church Itey R. C. Whitehead Putmifl Cemetery

Train Robbers Halt San Francisco Express in Tunnel

Three crew members on the Southern Pacific San Francisco Express were shot and killed when bandits stopped the Portland to San Francisco train near the Oregon California line. The mail car exploded and burned, but no passengers were harmed as authorities pursued the robbers.

Redding Callt Cassociated Press Southern Pacific Railroad San Francisco Slykt- You Mountains California- Oregon Southern Pacific Portland Oregon-California Yreka Cyl Calkina Siskiyou County Marratt C. GO. Johnson Johnson Engineer & L. Bates Send Min Jovy Ashland Oregon

Foundry Burned in Jersey City During Fire Prevention Week

A Spencer Iron foundry was destroyed early today in Jersey City during a second major blaze in what authorities call a fire prevention week incident. The estimated loss surpasses 100000 dollars.

Jersey City Spencer Iron Foundry

Counsel Clash Over Divorce Hearing Details

A courtroom exchange of strong words followed a divorce hearing as officers pledged to enforce orders. Dr Lilian Payne, described with racial slur, testified about alleged events in Wallace's apartment from July to December. She testified seeing the couple enter a bedroom, close the door, and later finding two gold pins and red hair accessories among a dress.

Justics Cours Dra Lilian Payne Wallace

Obituary notice for Anow Mraherty and William Ris Ine Baton

Obituary notices outline services for Anow Mraherty from Wehaw following civil law with burial at Sacred Heart church W280 and St Michael's venue Lery. William Ris Ine Baton to have funeral services from 64 North Avenue residence.

Anow Mraherty Aine Paherty Wehaw Pinterelne Law Githerne Dae Herty Park Avenue Hus Fa'riock Sacred Heart Church Oleh Murti St. Michael's Lery Willam Rising Eaton William Ris Ine Baton North Avenue Thin

Atwater Fights Black Knight In Democratic Primaries

In a heated primary race, Atwater supporters clash with rivals over the party slate. Voters at district polling locations from Prospect to Twelfth District vote tonight, while factions debate pledged vs unpledged delegations and renewal of mayoral leadership.

McGuinness Atwater Coughlin Dreserve AL Water John H. Willams Frank J. Hearn Dunnigue Prospect Jaffergon Black Rock Elias Howe Janinr Shelton Copsress Wrenth Democratic Club Toast Side Library Franklin Democratic Chub

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