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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1923

Page

3

Church Leaders Urge Role of Church in Global Peace

Bishop Shipman urged that church leadership is essential to settling international political and economic troubles as Episcopalians in New York promote a nationwide church work campaign. The Rev Henry Whitehead, Rev B C Meredith, and Frank Shelby spoke on missionary work in the Philippines, Shera, and Japan, with additional talks at St George's and St John's churches.

Shipman Asl Thay Church Tey Jenry S. Whitehead Trinity Ec Aneon Panam Canal Gond Frank Shelby New York Meredith Shera Philomines Japan Utc Philadelphia Beatherhood of St. Andrew Hpiscopal St. George’s Church Sheby Bishop Shipman New York S St. John’s Church Episcopal Versailles United States Europe Harrison McNeil Uomin Io Ag Democracy John McGuinness Democratic Town Committee Oly John A. Cornell Fiera Mies Puaryin Sengtoas Hoyrisan 1 Nation Senate Jyva Mississippi

Democrats Launch Strenuous Week In City Campaign

The campaign accelerates with rallies planned across districts. Behrens leads in the Behrens vs unknown candidate race with a projected plurality of 2.5 to 4.0 between voters. Organizers report 15 rallies this week including Lithuanian and Hungarian meetings, with a monster rally scheduled for the High School auditorium and various ethnic group gatherings throughout the week.

Samy Allan Germannte Hall St Oy Citizens' Club Muip Street Morris Virse Alfred W. Terdick Burdick Frank L. Wher Henry Greenstein Eieach XK. Nicholson Warry Kurzman Alexander L. Delaney Louis Kernbiut W. F. D. Kilpatrick Clare Lister Lawrence Shinkestone Dennis Kelley William A. Redden Eouls Bernstein Zygmunt Hall School Maplewood A. Hati Madison Avenue

German Dictator Defied by Saxons in Turbulent Uprising

Fragmentary report describes Saxons challenging a German leader as mobs surge in suburbs. Police rearmament noted amid looting fears and arrests. Vague details mention women detained and widespread unrest across towns with clashes and property damage.

Milford Gambling Places Ordered Dismantled by Board

Milford officials following a police board review require proprietors of several business venues to remove a punch board and related gambling devices. Clergy and officers pushed for action to curb gambling and illicit devices, with potential raids and arrests for maintaining a gambling establishment if defied.

Milford Velesniajd Board of Police Norifield Polica Board

Two Drowned When Boat Overturns Off Savin Rock

In New Haven on October 2, George Barth of West Haven and Bernard Simmons of Mount Pleasant were drowned when their boat overturned near Savin Rock. Jensie Simmons, a cousin of Bernard, reported Bernard went overboard first. Barth stayed to help until Jensie could be taken ashore. A search failed to recover the bodies by nightfall. the overturned craft was found this morning. Barth was described as an expert swimmer.

New Haven George Barth West Maven Bernard Simmons Mount Pleasant Savin Rock Jensie Simmons F West Haven Bernard Simmmons Bernard Barth Michael Cain West Haven Jensie

Obituary notices from various local residents

Obituaries list multiple funeral details for Mary E Doo Hille John MeIntyre Margaret Farbe Gallagher Gavlasher Turhal Neille C Daley Frank Reeser Raganer Carl Ludwig Mackalowski Evelin Pedel and others with services at St Augustine St Joseph St Michael churches and cemeteries including Mountain Grove Fairfield Assumption Saint Michaels and Sacred Heart. Burial dates and times are provided along with home addresses and participating organizations.

Margaret Gallagher and Gavlasher Fairfield Avenur St. Augustine’s Church Turhal St Alehnel’s Cemetery Frank Reeser Franke Raganer Cutheringe Street St. John's Church St. Michael's Cemetery

Meetings Tonight at Ukewurk and Stratford Lodges

Odd entries list meetings and setups at Ukewurk, Stratford, and St George areas with references to lodges, churches, and named individuals, indicating a schedule of gatherings and associated venues without clear context or outcomes.

Mine Operators Charge Too Much Commission Finds

Washington Oct 28 A federal commission finds anthracite sold by Pennsylvania mine operators at prices not reasonable or necessary. The report notes wide price gaps from $2 to $25 per ton, with 40 percent of domestic sales to wholesalers earning profits of 0 to 60 cents per ton in recent weeks, higher than late September.

Wasrington Pennsylvania

Four Accidents Saturday Involving Several Drivers

Albert M Avery of 478 William Street was struck by a jitney bus on South Street and rushed to St Vincent’s Hospital with a probable skull fracture. Andrew Shawflake of Florence Street Fairfield faced charges for driving under the influence after hitting a Hegeman Transfer truck on Avette Street. A motorcyclist, Weps of Curtis & Curtis, was knocked off on Barnum Avenue and severely injured. Coall Spreiser of 48 Tuam Street was hit near home by Erick Kaatz of Long Hill. she received cuts and bruises and was taken to Emergency Hospital.

Albert M. Avery William Street Syuth Street Sture St. Vicent's Hospital Aly Avette Street Leery Street Eugene FE Dioherty Wilnot Avenue Shawlyke D Perkons Axel Barnum Avenue JL. Weps Curtis & Curtis Company

Hypocrites Echo in Church Crisis and Grief

An elderly rector Quigley laments church debt and minister removal amid crowd, recalling his wife’s death and children separated. A parishioner offers a gold purse as support while the community debates fault and faith.

Quaere de. Quigley Sammerfield Quighty Dr. Quighy

Automobile Fire on Wrritonl Avenue Injures Car Owner

A car on Wrritonl avenue caught fire from a short circuit causing damage to the vehicle and prompting a response. The car, reportedly owned by Charles Sw Yorkeltyy, was involved in the incident with unknown injuries to the owner and unclear extent of the blaze.

Wrritonl Avenue Charles Sw

Philharmonic Orchestra at Palace Theatre Encore of Wagner

The Philharmonic Orchestra under Willer van Hooxstraten plus Mme Ney performed at the Palace Theatre, opening with Wagner and ending with his Flying Dutchman and Parsifal era pieces. The concert featured Liszt arrangements, Schubert Wanderer, and a Bach organ pralude, with solo cello from Mr Schroeder.

Palace Theatre Phiharmonic Orchestra Jamow Crand Sind Lalliant Careen Willer van Hooxstraten Ilia Direktor Krefeld Europe Mme. Ney Fry Beethoven Phonograph Ion Brageru Oren Wagner Elsa Coey Alexander Sliott Casto Liszt Manesa'n Schroeder Tutin Sebastian Bagh John Sebastian Bach Chard Stander

Senator Harrison Probes Coolidge Nominee Choices

Senator Harrison says President Coolidge erred in picks for cabinet and ambassador posts, citing Bascom Skemp, Governor Pinchot, and Kellogg as controversial choices. He discusses reactions in the West, Prohibition politics, and the need for U.S. leadership in European recovery while noting tempers of the Democratic and Republican camps.

Jncredure Dy Jdene Coolidge Bascom Skemp Virginia Pinchot Pensylvania Frank Kellogg Minnesota Great Britain George T Marvey Harrison Mississippi States Senaint Harrigan Pennsylvania Nia Abobe Kelloga Tiarrigan Cone Nofay Senator Lodge Massachusets Court of St. James Lodge Soreign Relations Whitcan Senate Kellogg Kaw Oklahoma Harvison Wallon Pawwile Dt Lt Sat

Lloyd George on tour of Virginia battlefields

David Lloyd George toured Civil War battle sites near Richmond including the Wilderness and Chancellorsville, with Rear-Admiral Cary Grayson and companions. The group visited Salem Church, Kenmore, Mary Washington’s grave, and other historic spots, ending with a stop at the Stonewall Jackson house.

Richmond Presa Virginia Lloyd George Algivinis Wratericksburg Washington Prededekahure Kenmore Betty Lewy Slater George Washington Mary Washington John Paul Jones Buileins Monros Stonewall” Jackson May George

Auto registration for 1924 tops $27,000 in fees

Hartford report notes more than $27,000 in motor vehicle registration fees collected by the State Motor Vehicle Department by yesterday's close of business. About 1,000 machines paid to secure the 1924 registration, with owners seeking the same registration numbers as prior years. The department aims to reserve numbers for applicants for 1924, with deadlines extending to early 1925.

Hartford State Motor Vehicle Department Businese

White's praise of state part and navy work cited

Fragmentary OCR describes Captain White praising state efforts and Theodore Roosevelt on building the navy. It notes remarks aboard the Bainbridge before a planned trip and mentions costs and ship outfitting at Bridgeport and the Brooklyn Navy Yard. The report emphasizes naval duties and the need for continued support to project national strength.

Wool Ruaga Roosevelt Theodore Roosevelt CIA Asrhixepore Worl Pethers Bridgeport

Plaster Falls On Main Street Causing Crowd Disarray

A section of plaster from a stucco faced building at 1372 Main Street collapsed just before 1 am, showering a peanut slot machine and sidewalk with plaster. Hundreds of onlookers were startled and police struggled to disperse the crowd, though no injuries were reported.

Milford Police Detain Driver After 175 Gallons of Grain Alcohol Seized

Milford police seize a truck on the Turnpike near the Monga home carrying 175 gallons of grain alcohol in five gallon casks. Driver Frank Monga of New Haven Turnpike released on $500 bonds after failing to explain source or destination. Truck and liquor taken to police HQ. fire damaged a nearby gate and a car matching a stolen vehicle description briefly linked to the incident.

Milford Claarence S. Douglass Frank Monga New Haven Turnpike Mlfo Monfa Monga Douglasa Milford Hire Separement Milford Po- Nea Tire 4S Nolice and Fre Soms Carse Machkinn

Norwalk Woman's License Revoked by Commissioner

Norwalk officials revoke the license of Mrs May Coffin 34 Cho avenue for improper conduct. The action follows local authorities order and cites failure to drive in proper manner. Licenses for O L Pratt of Hotel Mahsckomo and Richard Madden of 20 Franklin street are suspended indefinitely on reckless driving charges.

Norwalk Wency May Coffin Cho Avenue State Motor Vehicle Department Con Mander Ufser Jan Neetdent Lcenses O. L. Pratt Mahsckomo Richard Cy Madden Franklin Street

Reverend Grainger Opens New Pastorate With Sermon

Rev J W Grainger, formerly pastor at Calvary Baptist Church, begins a new tenure in the Memorial Apostolic church. He arrived after recovering from a broken hip incurred last winter and delivered the initial sermon on a theme about avoiding false colors.

J. W. Grainger NEW Joan W. Grainger Calvary Bacolist Ehurc Memorial Aprist Church

Arrested Saturday man dies at hillside home

John T. Roberts of 1222 Central Avenue died yesterday morning at a Hillside home after being arrested Saturday night on drunkenness charges. Physicians attribute his death to acute alcoholism following a period in the Second Precinct station.

John T. Roberts Central Avenue

Fire destroys estate of Eliphalet N Potter in New York

A large country residence and several outbuildings belonging to Eliphatet N Potter and Turnissinga, wintering in Aiken South Carolina, were burned early today. Estimated loss runs from 175 000 to 200 000 dollars. A foreclosure sale notice follows describing property at 45 Broad Street Bridgeport and other items for public sale in November.

Ount Kisco Eliphatet N. Potter York Ty Turnissinga Aiken S.C

New Mayor Must Choose Successor

The resignation of Hémund C Mayo as Garage Control commission president and GM triggers a vacancy. Mayo will resign November 1b and start Providence duties January 1. March sees Cantivell successor. mayoral appointees may shift after Mayo leaves. A Democratic Veterans meeting is planned for tonight at 7:30 at Lafayette and Gregory Hall.

Hémund C Mayo Managon American ‘Tube and Stamping Company Gorhant Company Providence Hi Garage Control Commission Mayo Providence Fred Atwater Uch Marci Frederick W. Hebrens Prank Cantivell Vetera Lafayette Gregory Ses

Obituary notices fill city pages from 1923 listings

Multiple death notices and funeral arrangements in a city column dated October 1923. Entries name individuals such as Frante J Roesner Jon a Corr Nettie C Dailey Mary W G Doolittle Eveline Felt Pedelit William Lownds Burdett L Munson Margaret Pardy John McIntyre Joan T Roberts Hugo Heyse and James Horan Sr. with residence addresses church and cemetery details and service times.

Edmund Catherine Dailey Park Avenue St. Augustine’s Church St. Michaeli's Doolittle Mary WG Elirup T. Doolitvie Cowles Street Fairview Cemetery New Brictln Conn Pedelit Evelie Feel Hig Hillside Ave.y Lakeview Mountain Grove Fardy Hartford Mias Margaret Pardy Gallagher & Gallagher Fairfield Avenue St. Augustine's Church St. Michael's Cemetery Hugo Augustine's Renese Dian James Horan Sr

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