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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1923

Page

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Germany Gripped by Food Riots and Red Alliance Turn

Berlin reports food riots spreading across Germany as prices soar and the mark collapses. Looting in Solingen and Cologne. Berlin food wagons plundered. peasants resist selling to cities for devalued marks. Aid from American relief scarce. calls for national help grow. Eleven killed, thirty five wounded as unrest continues in British occupied Solingen.

Berlin Germany Solingen Tamora Rhineland Cologne Leipale Wieghoden Aben Dusseldorf Solin Grafrath Hoecht

Council to cut farm license fee for Plaza market

The Common Council will be asked to reduce the farm license fee from 350 to 50 dollars for selling produce at the Plaza market. Mayor Atwater is asked by the Farm Producers' Association to modify the order, claiming the current fee is excessive and hurts growers.

Common Council Fred Atwater Farm Producers‘ Association Market Place State Market Observer Commission Jnzeniuen

Five Bridgeport Men Linked to Leslie Shooting Mystery

Greenwich reports a complex probe into the fatal Leslie shooting at Sound Beach, naming Bridgeport men as involved and hinting at a rival, a New York financier, and three hired gunmen. Maas, vice president of Maas and Waldstein Chemical, remains in serious condition in Stamford hospital as investigators gather notes, car records, and witness statements.

Greenwich Milton A. Maas A Chemical Corporation Asbury Park N. J Sound Beach Ida M. Leslie Maus Stamford Leslie New York Mra. Leslie Bridgeport Mags Mrs. Leslie Goodhouse Lexile Maas Lestie Ade Boston Robert B- Sproule Winthrop Maes Sproule Stamford Hospital George Sherrill Broadway New York City Maas and Wald~stein Chemical Company Mais Sirs Weglie Mann South Beach Welghelt’s Roadnough Mans Lesle Leal Sound Bea Tthem Teste Wilhelmina Slobe Damew F. Walsh Rreenwich Wim Ren Oris Leslie Fray Nism Greetovich Lewite Poksension Wien Lowe

Rider Breaks Arm and Leg in Big Steeplechase

Greenwich October 12 Special to the Telegram reports Gerald Foster Jr riding Jumping Powder was thrown in a cross country steeplechase before 10 000 spectators suffering a broken arm leg collarbone and multiple cuts and bruises. He was taken to Charles Arthur More’s home then to Greenwich hospital. Viceroy driven by Fred N. Bontevou of Greenwich won the first race.

Greenwich Gerald Foster, Jr Charles Arthur More Viceroy Fred XN Bontevou Lia

Shenandoah to Dedicate Field at New Jersey College

Shenandoah will fly from Lakehurst to New Brunswick for the dedication of Antilles Athletic Field at New Jersey College for Women. Flowers will be dropped in memory of 67 crew members who died when the dirigible Shenandoah crashed in October 1917. Rear Admiral Charles B. Plunkett will present the field on behalf of Secretary Denoy.

New Brunswick N. Jo Shenandoah Lakehurat Air Station New Jersey College For Women Antilles Athletic Feld Aunk Charles B. Plunkett Brooklyn Navy Yard Aenoal Denoy

Pastor Attacked After Columbus Discovery Debate

Rev Charles A Quigley pastor of Summerside M E Church was attacked at the high school by Prof Cordiferro of New York after a Columbus Day parade. The clash followed Quigley’s claim that Christopher Columbus did not discover America while urging a $2 004 payment he called a “repeated profits” ploy. Continuous on Page Two.

Charles A.quigley Summersiea M. E. Chtrch Chrisstopher Columbus America Cordiferro New York Columbus Jay Quigley

Casey the Immortal Stengel sinks Giants with homer

Casey Stengel nicknamed Casey the Immortal uncorked a decisive home run in a 2 to 0 victory over the New York Giants. The World Series drew record crowds and receipts, with massive paid attendance and gate totals cited as a milestone in baseball history.

New York Associated Press Casey Stengel Casey the Immortal New York Giants Yankees

Local News Roundup Mixed With Debates and Accidents

The item blends political primary results showing a candidate edge and delegate shifts with reports of crashes, hospital concerns, thefts, and a wave of domestic and state affairs. Notable items include a narrow primary victory, shifts in convention delegates, a hospital rumpus, a bridge incident, and references to governors, Dry Law enforcement, and labor matters.

Hona Coalidge Mry Coolidge Merceraburg Pray Trieyton Mea Defen Denrage Celimany Irvington Ringer Dean Vaijean Bingkemaien Nis Beure Germany Ripta Rudy Agave Thuringhy Sixony Ally Mail Trust Hilly Seresta Austins Sports

Walton Removes Two Officials From State Jobs

Walton ousts Aldridge Blake and Dr B T Bynum from state roles in Oklahoma City. Governors explanation cites Bynum’s unsatisfactory administration. Blake’s resignation stems from policy rifts over action against the Ku Klux Klan. Orders issued after talks with aides, pending successor decisions.

Walton Oklaboma City Okla Associated’ Press aAlsindre Blake Aind B. T. Bynum J. C. Walton Bynum Blake Ku Klux Klin Bitenta Dr. Bynum Tr. Bynum State of Ollahoma Hughest Blewed Aldridge Blake

A P Bradstreet Dean of Conn Bar Dies

Albert P. Bradstreet longtime Connecticut lawyer and Waterbury judge and defender died at home at 77 after a brief illness. Yale graduate, former state legislator and judiciary committee chair, he served as senior counsel in numerous cases and often delivered closing pleas to juries.

Thomaston Albert P. Bradstreet Connecticut District Court of Wathbury Bradstrest Yale Gallege General Assembly Wintrlet Waterbury Dn Avyern Nia Drudstreet

Woman overcome by gas critically ill in Centennial era home

A White cleaning woman at her Mastwdek avenue home was overcome by gas mid afternoon. Found unconscious on the kitchen floor by a family member, she was rushed to St. Vincent Hospital. Ambulance surgeon Levinson treated her with restoratives. doctors remained hopeful despite her advanced age.

Popular Victory Gained by Atwater Despite Machine

Democratic nominees for aldermen across districts are listed with gaps and scrawled names. The page shows William Clifford in Second District and Daniel J. Kenney with Stephen Wargo in unspecified places, followed by a string of names including Walter J. Harriett, William J. Mooney, William E. Hogan, Bernard B. Brady, Thomas P. Doherty, John L. Rowe, David A. Cronin, Joh J. Barton, and Robert Noonan in various districts. The typography is damaged and some names are partially legible.

Atwater Willian Clifford Daniel J. Kenney Veeee Stephen Wargo Walter J. Harriett William J. Mooney William E. Hogan Bernard B. Brady Thomas P. Doherty John L. Rowe David A. Cronin Joh J. Barton Robert Noonan

New G O P Forces Sure Of Clear Majority in Nominating Convention

Bridgeport Republicans unite for Monday city convention after a primaries victory over the old organization. New group claims nine districts aligned, with delegates in all but three districts. They push for Senator Wilder for chairman, while aiming to demonstrate solid control at the caucus in the High School and Stratifield meeting sites.

G.O.P Albert W. Burdick Wilder Bridgeport Republican Party Nursday Stratfield J. Alexx H. Robinson

Rearrested for Burglary On Release from Prison

George DeVon, 26, released yesterday from Wethersfield State Prison after a three year sentence, was re arrested and brought to Bridgeport for burglary trial. He confessed to robbing Mrs. C. J. Clerck at 28 Tweeter Street of 1200 in value including jewelry. He previously escaped from New Jersey State Prison in 1920 by crossing the Coles River with gunfire. He seeks custody in New Jersey and vows to reform, aided by reading and correspondence courses during his term. He carries books including Synonyms and Antonyms and The Holy Scriptures as he leaves the state prison.

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Atwater Backed by Majority in City Primaries

Mayor Fred Atwater led in most districts amid a bitter fight with a well oiled organization faction. Atwater carried five districts with larger margins, while the Seventh district yielded the lone loss for his ticket. The Ninth district gave him a strong win of about 324 to - the organization claimed its widest gap in the primary. The Thirteenth and First districts also produced notable Atwater majorities as the party caucus shapes the city convention.

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Armstrong Engaged to Walter Rubsamen in New York Event

Miss Lorraine Li Armstrong daughter of Mrs Charley H Armstrong of Brooknwh avenue was engaged to Walter H Rubsamen of New York City. The news emerged at a bridge party and tea at the Armstrong home yesterday honoring guests from Troy and Michigan. A birthday cake marked the occasion and a miniature chest carried the engagement rings. Mrs Armstrong’s daughter is Emma Willard School alumna and active in Bridgeport's Junior League. The engagement to Mr Rubsamen follows prior announcement of her engagement to George Barker.

Betrayhal Missy Lorraine Li Armstrong Charley H. Armstrong Walter H. Rubsallen New York City Army Strong Armstrong Erwin Sraith Alban Helen Brace Michigan Heatess Emma Willard School Troy Ny Y

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