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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1923
Page
13
An odd report claims a volcanic Andes peak erupts and spews fish shaped jets. The piece references a local name Tungurarsus and suggests a mythic belief that eruptions bless crops or withhold harvests, blending science and folklore.
Cincinnati officials report a triple murder suicide after John J. Versh Sr., 46, a church musician, killed his wife Martha Wilson Versh and son John Jr., 18, in an apartment before shooting himself. Detectives cite fear for their son's health as motive.
Danbury October 25 special to Telegram Alderman Willian Pr t 3 elected chairman of the District Republican Committee to succeed the late David oy Its i A x yirmatr of She triet Committee Alderman Thoys Automatically becomes a member of the Republican town committee Firecaser Lo Ore Jane My Waist as chairman of the town committee who by selected Within a few days, his successor must be chosen from among the five members at the town committee The members Mayor William C Gilbert N Judd probation officer Selectman Elijah Sturdevant Internal Revenue Agent Macaulay and Alderman Hoyt Ex Mayor Gilbert approves the strongest candidate for the office of the Republican town chairman and it is expected that he will be elected when the game Mitleo meets.
County commissioners plan to issue remaining license checks and rebate payments dating from July 1991. About 240 rebates remain, with 199 license holders awaiting processing as clerical requirements are cleared.
Judges Frans J. Haines and Allyn J. Brown will hold two short calendar sessions in the Superior court today to handle several motions, notably in the matter of receivership reports. Jury session proceeds to set aside verdicts are part of the day’s docket, an unusual Friday arrangement for this season.
Michael Sulivan, once jailed in Norwalk for a 30 day term in 1917, is back in custody after leaving the county jail during a fall court period. Police took him into custody following an earlier six year-old visit and new report of duties, with a decision to return to serve his sentence.
Stamford officials withdraw support for a curfew measure after a committee report. Local figures including Rev Howry M. Ih, a church worker, and school superintendent Wil Mamark, state there is no need for a curfew in the county. The Civic Council committee report notes insufficient authority and urges caution in regulating youth.
The coroner visited the scene of a fatal accident on Turk Avenue. Witnesses said Kimberly was employed helping Kashun when a freight car backed into a yard twice, pinning him. He died en route to St. Vincent's Hospital.
A herd of cattle owned by the city of Hiigeport and pastured at Home was selected as the lin state for exhibition in pisiare fam which we al Ly the state hoard of nuture. The lin was taken from er Lie auspices of the state of Con sequent with. the intention of pro mpts interest in agriculure in Lfa Site, areliminary show any of the fim Wns given yesterday at Tlartford de Tove i group of slave officials. It will' ve be exhibhes all over a coun tyr.
Coroner reports a fatal crash on Iranistan and Railroad avenues on October 16. A vehicle struck a fallen guy wire near the southwest corner, narrowing the street and creating hazards. Officials urge widening or safer guarding of wires to prevent further traffic danger.
Two Danbury youths aged 18 were charged with ticking without owner consent after a car belonging to Wilson Hassan of Danbury was damaged in a collision. They were sentenced to the reformatory sale, fined, and placed on probation with the sentence suspended. The car was abandoned at the Park Avenue and State Street corner in Bridgeport after the crash, and the youths must pay the repairs in addition to the fines.
Martfort Oct 23 Chairman John M Wadhama of the state board of finance handed to Governor Templeton the outline of Connecticut purchasing agents Association in which would be represented the several departments and institutions of the state The governor gave his approval to the plan which would set up the state line economies hence through two centri state purchasing agent
Special report notes the Citizens' committee of Fairfield received $144 for Beeman campaign work, with details filed today with Town Clerk Filnt. The effort supported Rev. Allen B. Beeman's election to the school board.
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