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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1923

Page

6

Woman killed in rooming house next to suspect

Estelle Phillips a 38 year old Sachs & Co saleswoman was choked to death in her bed at 64 West 187th Street. Police sought a man who occupied the room next to Miss Phillips then disappeared. The suspect gave the name Frank Collins and claimed to be a Montreal minister's son and a cook at the Reconstruction Hospital. An autopsy by Assistant Medical Examiner Benjamin Schwartz confirmed death by strangulation and indicated an attack. Miss Catherine Mutria found Phillips dead after calling her friend.

New York Estelle Phillips Sachs & Co West Irth Street Miss Philips Richard Barry Frank Collins Montreal Sollins Barry Hoxmital Collins Biule Island Collings Philiips Catherine Mutria

Banker Dies From Golf Club Blow in Somerset

Charles Reed, president of the New Brunswick Republican club and tied to a New York banking firm, died at Somerset hospital after being struck on the head by a golf club during a fourball game. He stood near Howard Trimlin when an iron shot struck him, crushing the skull above the left ear. he died shortly after arrival.

Somerville, SN. I Charles Reed New Brunswick Republican Club New York Somerset Hospital Reid Howard Trmlin Lron

Avon youth sustains foot wound while hunting squirrel

Henry W. Wilcox, 16, crawled on hands and knees for over a quarter mile after accidentally shooting himself in the right foot while climbing a stump to improve a shot at a squirrel. He was taken to Mount Sinai Hospital for treatment.

Westport Roads Completed Under State Plan

State Highway Department reports completion of post and shore road work in Westport and Greens Farms, with rough concrete surfaces protested by residents but defended by contractors. Detour and traffic notes cover numerous other projects statewide, including paving Stratford Avenue and various town roads, with one-way traffic on partial sections and ongoing construction into the season.

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Fall business in basic industries stands up well

Favorable reports of fall business and winter trade prospects are given to several Bridgeport industries. Brass and steel mills expect a much better fourth quarter after a weaker third quarter. The American Chain Company leads with excellent business, while Acme Hour and Raybestos report higher output and improving trade. Copper buyers wait for prices to fall, and overall industrial activity remains cautiously strong in Bridgeport and Connecticut.

Bridgeport American Chain Company Cieneral van Stoick Raybestos Howard Simpson Penorth Ourrent Gy General Brieting Company Carl PB. Dietz Pri Bridgeport Brass Company Dietz

Durant plans Princeton car production at Bridgeport plant

The Jenkins Brothers firm to cap existing space and add about 250000 square feet for iron valve production with operations slated for January 1. The Locomobile company seeks changes to produce the Princeton car ahead of the New York auto show with twelve units built at Bridgeport. Next year output to average four cars daily per President E B Jackson.

Jenkins Brothers Company Locomobie Company Princeton General Motors Durant Bridgeport New York E. B. Jackson

Sturges Parker Wedding Quiet in St Pauls Church

Miss Sarah Mac Whorter Sturges daughter of the late Henry Cady Sturges and Mrs Sturges of Parisleys and New York wed Dudley Parker son of Justice and Mrs WW Parker of Morristown New Jersey in a quiet ceremony at St Pauls Episcopal Church Ta l Field. Due to the bridegroom's bereavement the event was intimate with immediate family only.

Sarah Mac Whorter Sturges Henry Cady Sturges Sturges Pairsleys New York Dudley Parker Justice WW. Parker Morriatown N. 1 Toale St. Paul H. Pemberton Sturges J. Henley Conyngharm Gifford James H. Mackie Joan R. Sturges Mr.Parker Mr. Parker Cortland Parke Me Way Yale Sheffield Transfor

Mrs Coolidge Visits Sons At Mercersburg Academy

Mrs Coolidge wife of the President traveled from Washington to Mercersburg Pennsylvania to spend time with her sons John and Calvin Jr both attending Mercersburg Academy This marks the first time she has left the Capitol since moving into the White House The article also notes a Duchess of Leinster considering film work due to money concerns

Shington Ie Coolidar Washington Mercersburg Coolidge John and Calvin, Jr Academy Cope Capitol White House

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