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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1923
Page
9
A fragment from a 20th century notice describes Americans bringing candles for visits to Berlin as electricity costs rise. It notes that bread is expensive and households struggle to afford lights, with dinner invitations scarce and guests expected to bring candles or bread.
Washington October 24 John J Cowles grand commander of the Scottish Rite’s southern jurisdiction repudiated a statement from the council publicity unit alleging that a resignation by George Moore a Maryland inspector general in Alabama followed a heated floor discussion at a recent meeting.
The fourth article in the Telegram series argues the proposed charter shifts real power to the mayor, making him chief administrator. It details four year terms, recall by 20 percent voters, and direct control over city staff and departments while keeping some boards advisory. It contrasts current weak mayor powers with potential efficiency and warns against overreach.
The Leviathan, pride of American Merchant Marine, sailed toward Cheru at reduced speed after turbine repairs by its own engineers. Captain Hartley reported to the Shipping Board that fog delayed progress yesterday. The ship halted near Sonruis Friday after 40 miles of trouble, with no immediate relief expected until Saturday morning.
Oliver Davis of 217 Ward Avenue was sentenced to 30 days in jail after conviction on perjury charges. Charles B. Nichols, proprietor of a Highland Avenue house, was discharged without penalty. Frank McEnaney of Fairfield Avenue, in Stratford Town Court, received a $2 fine for liquor-related charges. Charles Dobknweld of 562 Crescent Avenue was fined and sentenced to 30 days for liquor law violations.
New Haven Oct 24 Special to the Telegram Harod Wiggins of Bridgeport, a New York New Haven and Hartford railroad employee, is in Grage hospital with severe burns and shock from a narrow electric contact in Cedar Hill yard. He touched a charged lever and could not release it as co workers shouted for help until power was shut off. He was unconscious and is described in serious condition.
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