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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1923

Page

5

Two Arrested in Minutes for Driving One Truck

Two men were arrested within ten minutes for driving the same motor truck while under the influence of liquor. J Lawrence Jewell of Stratford Avenue was at the wheel and, after being placed under arrest, the truck was left behind at Hallett and Church Streets. Henry F McDonald of Villa Avenue then vaulted the station entrance asserting Jewell’s innocence.

Hauer Hallett Street Church Street J. Lawrence Jewell Stratford Avenue Stratford Spoliceran Jewell Johnh. Barton Staton House Henry F. McDonald Villa Avenna McDonald

McDonald and Barton Discuss Intoxication and Bond Request

The dialogue records Lt Barton confirming an obvious point about intoxication levels affecting McDonald and Jewell. Barton orders readiness as they are booked and notes McDonald’s remark that a man drives better when slightly intoxicated. Bonds of $300 each were not posted.

Barton McDonald Jewell

Bridgeport Fans To Attend Princeton Notre Dame Game

Bridgeport will send a large delegation to the Notre Dame Princeton football clash at Princeton this afternoon. Weather permitting, about 640 Bridgeport fans will travel, with special trains from New York’s Penn Station. A local player, Timothy Joe Murphy, stars at end for Notre Dame and is expected to start after a strain recovery.

Bridgeport Princeton Pennsylvania Station New York Notre Dame Timothy Joe” Murphy Fighting Irish Murphy Army

Whist Party Hosted by Mrs Flanagan at Catholic House

Mrs Michael J Flanagan hosted a large whist party at the Catholic Community house last night under Catholic Council of Women auspices. The affair was well attended by parishioners and community members.

Michael J. Flanagan Beechwood Avenue Catholic Council of Women

Music clubs push culture through extended study program

The National Federation of Music Clubs with over 1900 chapters plans a four year course on music understanding and appreciation. An outline will be distributed by Mrs. Frank A. Seiberling, aiming to fit liberal societies and club recitals. Honors await clubs completing two years at the 1925 Portland Oregon biennial and full four years at the 1927 Equal Footing event. The federation also aims to balance concert programs with American artists, committing to at least half American performers in future events.

Peoria National Federation of Music Clubs United States Helen Harrison Mills Frank A. Seiberling Akron Ohio Oregon

Movement to create a National Conservatory of Music

The article outlines steps toward forming a department of music in industry with Ruth Antoinette Sat leading the Bureau of Industri taire. It calls on units to push for legislation establishing a National Conservatory and notes a federation committee's efforts to gain broad cooperation. A simplified bill in Congress proposes a 21 member commission representing all music sectors to ensure a democratic Conservatory.

Department of Music Mise Ruth Antoinette Bureau of Industuaire Federation

Automobile Industry in U S A Growth Pace Revealed

New York report from Commerce Monthly notes North America’s motor vehicle sector is a logical development of the carriage era. It cites 1922 U S production valued at 1.789 billion dollars, 400,000 workers employed, and 12 million U S vehicle registrations by mid 1923, with forecasts of continued expansion and market adaptation through prudent oversight.

New York North America Commerce Monthly National Bank of Commerce United States Canada France Great Britain Montana Idaho South Dakota Nebraska Massachusetts Pennsylvania

Accident Victims Listed In Critical Condition After Crash

Herbert D. Carter of 21 Poplar Street and Howard M. Wheldon of Butler Avenue remained on the dangerous list at St Vincent's Hospital after a Tuesday night automobile crash that killed Edward F. Symes. Carter suffered a fractured skull while Wheldon's internal injuries worsened to a critical state.

Herbert D. Carter Poplar Styest Howard M. Wheldon Butler Avenue Edward F. Symes St. Vincent's Hospital Carter Wheldon

Man in Violent Condition Found Near Park Avenues

Anthony Selgzki of 184 Johnson Street was found mentally unbalanced and in violent condition last night at South and Park Avenues. He was taken to Zillalde Home for treatment by Dr. A B Margulis.

Anthony Selgzki Johnson Street South and Park Avenues Zillalde Home A. B. Margulis

Busch Appeals to Coolidge for More Just Law

August A. Busch former brewer appeals to President Coolidge for justice to the brewing industry and for a system to reduce intemperance. He argues prohibition enforcement corrupts federal service and cites Harding on enforcement demoralization while offering cooperation to perfect a remedial system. He notes public support for prohibition but gaps in enforcement across states.

ST. Louis Associated Press Coolidge August A. Busch Anheuser-Busch Lic United States Washington Busch Federal Harding

Ancient graft found in mud at Los Angeles harbor

An aged crate framework and planking, likely centuries old, were uncovered deep under Los Angeles harbor mud during an oil storage excavation. The thick wooden boat, less than forty feet long, shows non Indian construction and rusted fasteners. Could be Chinese or Spanish explorers or pirates, with mastodon tusk found nearby.

Los Angiles Los Angeles Harbor Pacific Ocean Bering Sea California Ates

Obituary highlights Rutherford and local deaths

Obituary notices report John Francis Rutherford dying suddenly on a New York street and to be buried in Yonkers. Also listed are infant son of Mr and Mrs William Cet of Stratford and Edward Symes general foreman killed in an auto crash near Buenos Aires with funeral at Carters home and burial in Mountain Grove cemetery. Chauncey M King aged, services scheduled from 2 o'clock at his residence with burial in Mountain Grove cemetery.

John Francis Rutherford New York Yonker George Rutherford Beech Street William DB. Oefinger Wiliam J. Oefinger William A Otis Street Stratford Lakeview Cemetery Edward Symes Armour Cattle Ranches Buenos Aires Ware Herbert DO. Carter Poplar Street Mountain Grove Cemetery Chauncey M. King Field Avenue

Gas Seller Arrested Over License, Warrant Report

William Lieberman of 758 North Washington Avenue was arrested yesterday on a warrant for selling gasoline without a proper license. He was released in bonds of safety.

William Lieberman North Washington Avenue

Stratford man arrested for DUI after third incident yesterday

QDRIVER. ARRESTED. mos Bene of 1211 Huntington road Stratford was arrested on rum avenue last night charged with driving an automobile while under the influence of liquor. held in bonds of $800. third man arrested for the same alleged offense yesterday.

Mos Bene Huntington Road Stratford Rum Avenue

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Helper Lieutenant Barton Spector Whist Party Automotive Industry OF U.S MAN JS Violen S Brewing Industry Harbor Pacific Qdriver Rockwell & Co Main ST Elm Coats Bolivia S. Silver Main Street Kilpatrick & Hotz Co Cannon Street
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