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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1924
Page
13
Boston organizes a city wide Columbus Day celebration featuring three parades and numerous ceremonies. Officials announce medals and decorations for local figures as community groups prepare marching events and a grand display across multiple districts.
Jews in Bridgeport celebrated the Succoth feast this week ending at sundown yesterday. The festival recalls the Israelites' journey from Egypt to the Promised Land and honors tabernacles and harvest.
A Meriden doctor was arrested after a highway accident on Verden road. The driver, under the influence, lost control when the car struck a curb. Two passengers, Frank Gringer and Frank Lativer, were also taken into custody on related charges.
Three masked men robbed a gas station in Worth County. One covered the proprietor with a revolver while another stood guard at the door. The third took about $147 from the cash register before fleeing in a car left nearby. A boy reportedly witnessed the incident.
Actress Louise Carter receives high praise for emotional stage work in The Big Moment described as a compelling mother’s tale and a dramatic comedy. Report notes her Western appeal and the strong reception from theatregoers at last night’s performance.
A high speed Navy plane plunged into the Delaware River during a test flight off Fort Mifflin. Lieutenant George Laueutenan Crortot piloted the craft and eight crew were rescued. The plane, designed for 254 mph, with 770 horsepower, remained afloat until tugboats assisted.
Thousands of friends and associates gathered at his childhood home to view the body of Luke Parbeltus, a baseman for the Cincinnati Batielins, as funeral arrangements were announced in Cincinnati. Pallbearers and city figures from Cincinnati and nearby teams expected to attend the services.
A former Rutgers football star and member of the 4 Collegiates team died at home in Schenectady yesterday. The deceased represented the college on the gridiron and was a notable figure in local sports circles.
Residents of a district shrouded in fear due to rising violence and rumors of disease in Chinatown. Authorities and local leaders seek to quell nerves as rival factions clash and shopkeeping stalls face pressure amid ongoing unrest.
Report notes that campaign fund donations reached 1 095 000 with committees in various states urging donors to contribute. William M Buhr says committees processed more money but operate on strict budgets and will release accounts and budgets early in the campaign. Checks and assessments were being made on members for contributions, with no indication of external party fundraising beyond party limits.
Buddhist monks connected to an attack on American missionaries at Judson College were identified as aggressors in a mob that assaulted Professor and Mrs Cleason. Six monks detained, investigations proceed.
A garbled report notes the President of France missing a bullfighting ceremony in Nimes. It mentions Bouillant interests and attendance by officials at the Palais, with uncertain details about invitations and the event’s timing.
The article notes Syracuse adds about 29 000 new voters in a historic registration surge tied to upcoming state elections. It mentions registration growth and references industrial interest and political activity shaping turnout.
Galli Curci drew full houses in London as the concert sold out weeks in advance. The performance featured an encore that delighted the audience and cemented Curci’s acclaim.
A college report notes the sudden illness and passing of Representative Mind after a football game against the Wesseyan squad at Amherst College on November 1. The event affected players from Midbr town and nearby campuses as officials reviewed health protocols and memorial plans.
A 27 year old from Ristul allegedly drove drunk and knocked over a cannon at the Givinar monument near City Hall early today. Police say the suspect wrested a dining item and fled before officers arrived, with damage to surrounding property cited.
Davis expresses confidence voters will choose him in November. He cites recent statements and party support as factors behind his anticipated victory, amid references to upcoming political events and regional stops.
President Coolidge praises Christopher Columbus in a Columbus Day letter to Vito Contesso of New York. He calls Columbus one of the greatest men and notes the observance attracts widespread attention despite criticism.
Six new reclamation schemes totaling more than 490000 acres received approval. The plans cover agricultural development and land use in Oregon Utah Nevada and Washington with attention to water resources and regional economic growth.
An accident details a motorist striking another as both left their vehicles near 415 Kis Mied Street. The crossing incident involved a third party and the victim, identified as Lannagen, who was crossing when his own car reportedly hit him. No further names or outcomes are clear in the readable text.
A Meiklejohn home plans a lecture tour. The article notes a series of talks and associated events, highlighting the host residence and the speaker's engagements. Specific dates, locations, or participant names are unclear due to OCR quality but the focus remains on a planned speaking itinerary.
A celebrated composer and band leader has died after a long career marked by orchestral works and conducting. The obituary notes his influence on modern music, his leadership of prominent ensembles, and his enduring presence in cultural circles.
Fragmentary OCR notes recount the death of Queen of Denmark III from pneumonia after a domed ceremony. A pallbearer procession and a wake at Pal le are mentioned, with unclear references to Washington and an individual named Dawkins. The text is garbled and many details are unreadable.
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