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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1923
Page
2
Britain urges U S aid to foster European recovery and reparations talks. Washington reassures readiness to back a coordinated economic approach, stressing US view on Germany’s capacity to pay and the need for European unity to avert global economic disaster.
Oklahoma City October 25 Lieutenant Governor Trapp declared acting governor after Oklahoma Supreme Court invalidates Walton’s injunction. Court votes four four, sustaining Senate suspension during impeachment and nullifying an injunction blocking Trapp from assuming office. Walton declines comment, says attorney will guide next steps. Judge Chambers enjoined in official capacity. decision made orally after conference and arguments.
The article reports Germany's food riots and government note to France as the Ruhr region’s mines shut under Hugo Stinnes plans. It notes eight million people face unemployment as factories close, and youth gangs terrorize streets with revolvers amid the crisis.
The report notes Will co operate with President Coolidge amid European disaster spillover to America and outlines American Cotton Oil Co deficits guiding a shift to manufacturing soap and wash goods. It also mentions U S Olympic committee plans to field 900 athletes for Paris, with Brown Dartmouth Navy favored in football and Notre Dame lineup chatter for Sunday games.
The Board of Assessors of the Town of Dunbou will convene at Ruman's Store Easton Center on Saturday October 20 and Saturday October 30 and Thursday November 1 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm to receive tax lists. A 1 percent penalty will be added to all taxes not paid by November 1. Arthur B. Wheeler, Charles S. Lian, Maltin Stuecek.
CAPT. R. DRACE WHITE commands the U S S Bainbridge preparing for departure Sunday at 2 p m with Lt and crew adding final touches. A large civilian reception and parade are planned as the ship receives dignitaries and a thousand uniformed marchers assemble at the Armory.
Bridgeport residents invited aboard to inspect the U S 5 ship and meet Captain White as Navy Day events unfold. Public open ships from 1 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. with parades, minstrel shows, dances, and a Sunday church service planned.
The Mabel passenger crew endured two and a half days at sea in a small craft after their schooner flooded from guano and water. Pumps failed, the boat grounded near Nassau, and the crew and master Captain Griffen documented the log events and eventual rescue.
Commissioners announced a rescheduled annual inspection of police stations and precinct houses for Monday November. The uniform for the day includes winter caps white gloves and dress sticks with sidearms equipment and personal appearance under scrutiny. Inspections begin at 1 pm at the police station main building then Second precinct Fourth precinct and Third precinct follow at staggered times.
Four people died in Attica junction Ohio when an automobile collided with a freight train this evening. The dead include two men and two women. Names and details were not fully released pending identification and notification of kin.
Williams Tee, president of the William Dee company, outlined the advantages of a proposed charter at a Stratfield hotel ASME gathering. He argued appointments would follow civil service rules, warned politicians backers may influence easy jobs, and urged support for a charter as a step toward a better Maublgeport despite imperfections.
The funeral for Harry A. Burks a prominent Stratford real estate dealer who died suddenly in Miami Florida last Sunday will be held at 2 24 p m from 1843 Main Street Stratford Rev Francie Hine of Christ Episcopal Church will officiate Delegations from Cap heag Algonquin clubs Masons and other societies will attend Burial will be in Union Cemetery where Knights Templar rites will be observed.
A continued Washington discussion shows France supporting Mr Hughes while urging representation for France on any commission studying Germany to assess its economic capacity. The text suggests limited progress hopes as the United States weighs its response to evolving world pressures and a possible action on American economic interests.
A fragment lists several local groups with meeting notices and addresses in Bridgeport including Fraternal orders at 181 State Street 1025 Main Street and 104 State Street. The section also includes a humorous ad line about shaving taste.
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