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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1923

Page

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DONT STOP CITY PROGRESS AT RALLY SLOGAN FRED ATWATER SPEAKS

Mayor Fred Atwater urged voters not to halt progress in a rally, defending his administration amid municipal hardships and boasting city improvements. He defended the plank for the Cis Plaza plan, denounced Republican criticisms, and praised department heads and education candidates as part of a unified ticket.

Fred Atwater Sieser Ron Denier Wiich Stute Street Hancock Uvenue Maplewood Avenue Linwood Avenue Pratlens Bild Se Bret Necaiat Vhis Cis

Pease Elected First President of Bridgeport Traffic Club

W. H. Pease of Bridgeport Brass was chosen as the first president of the Bridgeport Matty Association at a meeting in the Stratfield hotel. More than 60 traffic workers attended as officers were named including vice president C. Rogers and treasurer F. Boynton. The executive committee planned by laws and set up the initial leadership.

W. J. Pease Bridgeport Brass Company Bridgeport ‘Matty Association Relu Stratfield Hotel Lie Vicepresident C. 2. Rogers A. W. Burcelt Treasurey Boyneton American Alpheus Winter Manufacturers

Crosby Named Secretary of Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce

Robert A. Crosby of New York was chosen as the Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce secretary after over 40 candidates were considered. Crosby, a field worker for the Americanity Bureau of New York, takes the post December 1, succeeding Seward E. Price, and will oversee a membership drive and related campaigns in partnership with local directors.

Robert A. Crosby New York Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce Crawfordane Aris Maily Crosby Americanity Bureau of George Gove Bridgport

Stratford Farmers Protest Road Protection Ordinance

Stratford residents rally against a proposed winter road load limit of three tons on certain streets. Farmers argue the ordinance would hamper transport and livelihoods as officials debate feasibility and enforcement.

Stratford Qet

Simplicity Marks Steinmetz Burial as City Sorrow

Dr Charles Proteus Steinmetz famed electrical pioneer died of myocarditis at home Friday. A quiet private funeral followed at Vale cemetery with limited attendance. notable mourners included a half sister from New York and an adopted son Leroy Hayden. General Electric plant paused five minutes in tribute as city schools closed early for services.

Ufe Charles Proteus Steinmere Mixa Clary Steinmerz New York City Leroy Hayden Steinmere Ernest Cadecott Anitagian A. W. Clark Vale Cemetery Clark Vexport Charles Pe Steinmers Soheneeuidy Vale

Dynamite Car Crash Averted Explosion By Rain

A dynamite laden car crashed near the northwest of the city, but rain prevented a detonation. Officials reported the train injured none and the explosives were extinguished, with authorities assessing risk and firefighting response.

Toplin Louis San Irancisco

BlueNose Defeats American Boat In Fishermen's Race

The BlueNose of Lunenburg defeats Columbia of Gloucester in the first race of the series. Skipper Pine on Columbia loses to Canadian captain Angus Walter as the BlueNose gains early lead and holds on under light to variable winds on a forty mile course from Lal harbor.

Tallman Selonav Mken Lunenburg Columbia Gloucester Lal Harbor Spaculcuy Auling Ale Ballant Henry Pord Glouceaster Sermed Pine Angus Walter Walters Lister

Wall Street Dock Cleaned After Death Incident

Police cleared the Wall Street dock following a death linked to a disorderly scene. Suspects identified as Joseph Collins of New Haven and Thomas Green of New York City were arrested amid reports of intoxication and impropriety at the waterfront rendezvous in the Weoborle Ward.

Wall Street Dock Wall Street Yesterluy Michi Finnegan Waterbais Joseph Collins New Haven Thomas Greensumh New York City Gil Char

Liquor Runners Motor Licenses Cannot Be Revoked

Ruling solicited by Stoeckel holds that motor vehicle licenses cannot be revoked for immoral use or illicit purpose under current law. Attorney General Healy cites constitutional limits on executive power and notes licensing is a legislative function. The question, raised by Commissioner Bloevlin, seeks guidance to close the proceeding under Chapter 400 amended by Chapter 87 of the Public Acts.

Narteord Tebbify Stoenkel Amodt Vemeics Sn Pulmo Fiven Frank E. Healy Lilerts Legiala CorAry Missioner Bloevlin Dubna Acta

Former Bridgeport Man Dies in Boston

Brighton Massachusetts October 29 Special to the Herald George Mogeman a long time electrical expert in Boston died suddenly at Atahore 264 Chestnut TH from an acute heart attack He was 70 native of Bridgeport Conn and for 25 years aided New England agent for Weston Evantment Instrument Co of Newark with offices at 17 Irodera street He was a member of the Edison Pioneers and is survived by Marywustn Ta of Detroit Michigan as his nearest relative.

Brighton Mags George It Mogeman Boston Atahore Man Bridgeport Conn

Signals For Constable To Drive On Arrested

A garbled report describes Frank Mafiah of Green Labs signaling a constable and attempting to evade arrest on a road near Southport. Masich is said to have moved Mafich toward police at a station. Mafich faces charges at a local court in the vicinity.

Southport Fenecklt Frank Mafiah Green Labs Connabla Elwoay Masich Matic Ali Mafich Ligeport Oswer

Mother Asks Police To Send Boy Away

A mother on Bostwick Avenue asked police to remove her son who had been in custody after a pending City Court case. The boy, identified as Joel Burdosh, had been in trouble at a gasoline station and for smashing, with his behavior leading his mother to seek removal.

Boy Joel Burdosh Bostwick Avenue Pasoline Chty

Eats and Eats as Dollar Goes Up

A prosperous looking stranger in a Berlin restaurant places lavish orders as the dollar rises. The waiter calmly explains the change in value, noting the guest’s cereal soup meat dishes fruit coffee and cigars. The scene captures the era’s volatile exchange impacts.

Dollar Bern Yosier Restauransd Berlin Smusuil Ins Exchange Wilithe

Navy Day expenses rejected by Tax Board

The Navy committee of the Chamber of Commerce sought 400 for Navy Day observances, but the Tax Board refused citing risk of setting a precedent. Health funds for Englewood hospital were tabled, and several transfers and budget cuts were approved to balance accounts.

TAX Board NAVY Navy Committee Chamber of Commerce Common Council Tax Guard Wilko 2 Turmham Penehort Adltson Englewood Hospital Teal Board Torno Hospital Board of Apportion Terdey Dure Thas Pate Roblin Street

Captain White Warns U S Needs Strong Navy Policy

Captain FR Drad White of the Bridgeport urged the Civile Affeira committee for a strong navy and firm stance at a conference. He warned burglars among nations threaten open doors and urged parity with other powers to avoid loss of equality in Pacific and Atlantic talks.

United States Drad White Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce Strafield White United States Navy Washington Uruta Theis White Sald Atlantic China Amoricina Hood United Shire Navy Oppore

Parker falls to death in factory elevator shaft

A worker named Parker, employed 14 years as a carpenter at the Locus Mobile plant on Main Street, plunged down an elevator shaft and was instantly killed. Fellow workers found the body, the death deemed probably accidental, but officials have not fully explained the incident.

Indward Parker Locus Mobile Company Suthorilies Parker Deardyta Abe Parken Carpenter

Stamford Investors Names On Sharpers Sucker List

New York Oct 29 police focus on 100 people named on a sucker list in connection with the arrest of four alleged stock swindlers. The investigators asked these individuals to come to identify the swindlers and describe their dealings. About 40,000 in six months is cited in the case.

New York Ther Priie Tyo South Bend Eern Sheela Panne Paley Andy Weodehill

Bandits Escape With $11 264 Payroll

New York on October 29 police recovered a forged payroll list implicating a four man gang. Albert Green law student David Tunnemann and Alex Gottesfield were arrested after a raid linked to stock broker crimes. They faced charges of attempted grand larceny with bail set at $10,000 each.

Wikia Idison Curly Albert Green David Tunnebaum Alex Gottesfield Suspl

Dont stop city progress urged at Fifth District rally

Mayor Atwater pleads to keep momentum in city work as Democrat rally gathers supporters in the Fifth District. Republicans questioned Plaxt fate. Behrens opposes portable school houses at GOP event in the Fourth District. Socialist speakers urge fair pay for workers under Board of Charities during his regime. Police launch dock cleanup. two men arrested amid ongoing city actions.

Atwater Mpnster Democraty Fifth District Behrens Fourth Board of Charies Board of Apportionment Chamber of Comerce W. I. Pens Traffic Association Suimiel Carp Syid Th. D. White Brugenort America Nebert A. Crosby New York Chamber of Commare Edward T. Parker Tall Dows Slovitor Elmtt Locomontie Chester Marehall Sats New Stamford Tawarde Fitel Keleetian Easton Elvis Benge Bleveio Greene Carelun Lo Rhodyda Efter Couyage Judge Medd Egust Connecticut Rue Sack New Breland Okt Inc Pederal Coork New U.S Stokes Horace G. Foeice Roumania Coolidge Livenore Americ Veterans Bureau Parkes Senate Rom Gov Hospital Jerryville Stein Mele Schenectady Tmhish Repu Mustapha Kemal Pasha Convier Ata Esmon Stanford

Sunken submarine raised as two men rescued alive

Panama Del 29 The American submarine O a sunk in wheellislon selbhy ie steamer Ab Angares forterday was raised shortly after one o'clock this afternoon. Only electrician Lawrence Brown and torpedoman Henry Breault were rescued from the hull and lake to the Golo hospital. No trace was found of the three other missing men. their fate may be reported later.

Panama Ab Angares Onlef Lawrence Brown Henry Breault Une Halk Lake Che Golo Hospital Norince Itia Thonghe Ntd Leealt

Rhineland declares independence and peace appeal

Provisional Rhineland Republic government proclaims independence and calls for peace with all nations while promising to pay reparations to those harmed by war. In Dresden, Berlin-backed troops seize the Reich government, detain Communist ministers, suppress Saxony press, and tighten control amid civil upheaval.

Rhineland Wiesbaden Germany Associated Press Prussia Europe Rhenlah Peonte Tta Cmuse Krhenish Republic

Mellon Replies to Pinchot Urging Prohibition Enforcement

Secretary Mellon writes to Governor Pinchot denying that his letters to Mr Mallow are gratuitous and urging Pennsylvania to expand efforts to enforce the prohibition law. He argues criticism is unjustified and stresses that enforcement must be strong in Pennsylvania as in other states.

Washington God Or Pinchot Pennsylvania Mellon Lerday Mallow Melien

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