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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1923

Page

2

Opponent Admits Improvement In Proposed Charter

Judge John C. Chamberlain and R I Neithercut debated the Bridgeport B company official before the First District Republican Women’s club last night. Chamberlain defended the old charter while Neithercut urged amendments and a businesslike city government to attract industry and reduce taxes. He warned the new charter lacks clear council nomination and district guidance and favors patronage.

John C. Chamberlain R. I. Neithercut Bridgeport B Company First District Republican Women's Club South End Judge Chamberlain Weithercut Uelon Ley Ehansq V. Neithercut Ris App Bridgeport Peevents

Declaration of regular quarterly dividends announced

Directors of the New York Ohio and St Louis Consolidated Nickel Plate Railroad declare a 1 1/2 percent quarterly dividend on cumulative preferred and common stock. Dividends payable January 2 1924 to stockholders of record November 15 1923. Cleveland Times notes immigration bureau remark by an early North American Indian.

Cleveland Ohio New York, Ohio St. Louis Consolidated Niskel Plate Railroad Company Cleveland Times

Special Meeting at Pentec Church with A J Jenkins Speaker

Special meetings will be held weekly at Pentec Church 285 Wilmot Ave with English Evangelist A J Jenkins as speaker. Everyone welcomes attendees to the sessions held every week at the church.

Wilmot Ave A. J. Jenkins

Usury Defense in Suit Over Unpaid $1800 Note

Testimony began yesterday before Judge Haines in the Superior court in a case brought by Max J. Buechler a Fairfield avenue jeweler against Jacob Levy Julius Peigher and Johnuesko all of this city for $4500 damages on an unpaid note for 81.80 Endorsers on the note were Nicholas Moreuth and the three defendants it is understood a usury defense will be offered.

Haines Superior Court Max J. Buechler Fairfield Avenue Jacob Levy Julius Peigher Joh Iuesko Nicholas Moreuth

Atwater confidences questioned over unemployment fund

Attorney Murphy accused Behrens led board of Charities of defending a 35 cent wage while committees paid 45 and 30 cents for similar labor. He urged Behrens to explain responsibility to voters and not Mayor Atwater. Dunigan highlighted school expansions under the administration and promised full support from the association for the slate.

Ment Behrens Department of Director of Public Works Charities Department Dtr. Murphy Board of Charities Murphy Behre Atwater Dunigan Sity Cler Francis P. Dunigan Frank Wargo Association Eugene C.J. Kelly Attorney Murphy City Ciers Frank L. Wilder Wilder First District F. Wy. Behrens al Burdick Paul D’elia Otto

Britain Accepts French Conditions In Saxony Crisis

Reports from Dresden say the Socialist parliamentary group plans a minority government to replace the ousted Social Democratic cabinet in Saxony. Democrats back a socialist cabinet with a comfortable Diet majority while Radicals resist concessions to Communists amid a looming general strike and political instability.

Socialists Dresdgn Saxony Socialist Pariamentary Welliseh Ardlin Gel. Il Anys Wari Femtrak Ofte Aleus Seaong Agerties

Two Jobs Nothing for a Good Man Declares Burdick

Alfred W. Burdick Republican Town Chairman voiced support for holding multiple offices, saying two jobs are possible for a capable man. He noted city leaders often hold several roles in corporations and banks, citing City Clerk Dunigan’s claim that one person can serve two positions. He referenced a Board of Admission grant of $385 to address office issues.

Alfred W. Burdick Chyler Cork Francis P. Dunigan Maplewood Burdick dL Dunigan Flo

Divorce Granted to Mrs Hounslea in Abusive Marriage Case

Testimony outlined years of cruelty starting in 1979 with alcohol abuse and physical beating. Mrs Hounslea described repeated assaults, dislocation of spine bones, and dire threats, including incidents involving their daughter. A $30,000 attachment on Mr Hounslea’s property highlighted the severity of the suit.

Hownslea Haines Easton Caroline Loor Lounstea Hounslea

Advantages of democracy stressed by Lloyd George

David Lloyd George urged democracy as superior to autocracy in a Philadelphia forum address. He warned Europe faces autocratic trends but pledged American support to heal a torn continent, praising Britain France and the United States as coequal democracies and recalling liberty’s symbols.

Lloyd George Philadelphia America Great Britain Eiher Land David Lloyd. George Academy of Alask Philadelphia Forum Europe Russia Italy Spain Germany Pramier France Britain Welchman City Hall J. Hampton Moore Indence Halls John Hancock Independence George Washington Independence “Square Academy of Music Independence Hall Livya George Saird Liberty Hall of Independence England Edmund Burke Commonwealth of Independent Nationg

Milford hotel owner fined for selling liquor

Milford Oct 30 The Telegram reports Sound View hotel manager John Millspaugh was fined 260 and costs and given a suspended jail term before Judge J D Brown Jr after police raided Walnut and Myrtle Streets. six liquor-law violators were arrested for selling without licenses as raids continued in the area. Legal note mentions federal occupancy and Bavarian political updates follow.

Milford Johin AtilTspa Sound View Walnut Beard J. D. Brown, Jr Millspaush Walnut Myrtle Millspaugh

Bonar Law dies as U K politics pause in mourning

British wartime statesman Bonar Law dies prompting a nation in mourning. Flags half-mast, Buckingham Palace expresses condolences from King and Queen. Glasgow and Helensburgh discussed as possible burial sites. Lloyd George and Swansea tributes note wartime partnership and leadership.

Frederick Sykes Buckingham Palace Boner Law Bonar Law Westminster Abbey Glasgow Muetcr Scotland Lady Sykes Helensburgh Agnis Law

Rench Funeral Notices and Obituaries Mix

In 1923 Pred son Bertha Preneh aged 19 months funeral at the residence 228 Lindley Street Thursday November 1 1100 am interment Park Cemetery. Mw Ahston Suduenyy Whit Oct 30. on and Bone two nevills at home of her daughter Mrs Army 6 Whites Avenue. Sarah of Fonte Marston Bridgeport aged 4th years funeral in Hawley and Wilmot No 866 Lafayette Street Thursday November 1 1:00 Friends invited. Parker Edward Main street funeral from No 4 Aunt Street Wednesday Octob 20 pm interment Lakeview Cemetery. Whitney Sarah Kepeth widow of Charles Francis Whitney funeral at No Courtland Street Wednesday Out 46 pon MoeunGiin Grove met.

Rench Pred Bertha Preneh Rands Pavinis Lindley Street Park Cemetery Ahston Suduenyy Whit Bone Nefvills Army Whites Avenue Sarah Fonte Marston Bridgeport Hawley Wilmot Lafayette Street Parker Edwa Hac Ei Aun Lakeview Ikindy Omit Lowers Whitney Sarah Kepeth Charles Francis Whitney Courtland Street MoeunGiin Grove

Card of thanks expresses gratitude to neighbors and friends

A brief card of thanks from the undersigned acknowledges appreciation for neighborhood friends and support during a difficult time. Names and affiliations mentioned include community members and a local church group as part of the tributes.

Jose Aichletinger Association Ie Nl Bridgeport Police Dergaty Wiliam Zepson Shkat Pal Church A. Scineping AR Ole William Oviatd William Cashyy

Democrats yield to Hallowe'en plan for no rallies

Democrats will not hold rallies tonight, opting for quiet Halloween observances. Tomorrow, Ninth, Tenth and Eleventh district voters will join a combined parade with band, cars, and banners planned by Assessor Lawrence J. Sit. Additional rallies are scheduled in the Third, First, and Second districts, with Hungarians expected to attend.

Hallowe'en Dery Selendere Lawrence J Sit Gtood Marrerial Hungaruus

Community Chest Drive Brings Town Store Captains Aboard

A community drive event lists team captains from numerous local stores and companies including Fairchild and Sons, Woolworth, Huber Cream, Rockwell, American Hardware, Blue Ribbon, Chapman and Bangs, Hadhey’s, Howland’s, St. Vincent’s hospital, Surprise Store, and more. The notice highlights broad participation and promoting Baker’s Vanilla as a featured ad.

Folowing G. W. Fairchild and Sons James Oshill Huberdee Cream Company Sherwood Schwartz Brothers Engel Woolworth Miss Johnston Miss McGoverny Rockwell W. Sackett American Hardware M. Serene Blue Ribbon John Sandberg Chapman and Bangs Coleman George B. Clart Company James Tromalo Alex Kerr Duce Print Company Howard Crane Hadhey's John Bolger Howland's Wallace Taylor H. J George Peterson Joseph Hoffman Mohican Market Fred Watt D. M. Read Charles Downhill Miss Ireland Smith-Comstock Company Edward Johnson Joseph Johnston and Sons Arthur W. Hierpe Smith Murray Company Captain McAndrews St. Vincent's Hospital Miss Tol Miss Clark Harry Spiro Caesar Misch Captain Hegan Grant and Company Charles Ott West End Joseph Koletar Oscar Odenwald Ambrus Czikay Cornelius Ssengradi Andrew Black Joseph Feldman Joseph Nagy

Mary C Bannon to Wed Deputy City Auditor

Miss Rosemary OBrien hosted a miscellaneos shower for Miss Maury C Bennon who will wed Deputy City Auditor Walter Ward Gorority. The Colonial Court apartments gala featured yellow chrysanthemum decor, orange and black streamers, electric pumpkin lights, vocal selections, luncheon, and many gifts for the bride to be.

Rosemary O'Brien Colonial Court Maury C. Bennon Walter Ward Amon Celia Moruimen Josephine Morthnen Cora Spaulding Mirene Carroll Misa Monje Se OL Evelyn Egan Gerfiddeay Margaret Carrell Anna Reilly Mary Bannon Arthur Fayrien Thomas Max Bannon Harold Bradley Frank Cook John Ryan Ta. Geor Quisn Hugh Driscol Kenneth Fay Felix Doherty Jack Flynn Lou Ferre Walter Garrity

Tonight's meetings across local lodges and councils

Various groups announce gatherings this evening. Wowompom tribe meets at 1188 Main Street and the Halian Women's Council at 56 Street. Monitor Lodge and Adelphian Lodge at 164 State Adelphian and 10 Broad Street, plus Magna Onarta Lodge of Sons of St. George at 396 Stratford Avenue.

Wowompom Tribe J. Oo Nm. M Main Street Halian Women's Council Monitor Lodge State Street Adelphian Lodge C. F Broad Street Magna Onarta Lodge Sons of St. George Stratford Avenue

Republican Rally Plans 10 Be Made at Meet Tonight

A meeting of the Republican women’s committee decides whether the rally at Hight school auditorium Saturday will target women or all Republican voters. Miss Bridget Lester, vice chair, calls the session. Rallies planned tonight in the Third and Tenth districts plus a Hungarian Civic Society meeting.

Bridget Lester Republican Town Committee Women’s Committee Re Politcan Gindidees Hungarian Civic Society

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R. J. Neithercut Voters Havi Cunberson Burdick Mrs. Hounslea J. B. Stein Fler Hippoet Ren von Wailing Stregemann Bavaria Frontany Service Xon Bambert Ital Livya George Herbert H. Asquith Philadelpila Lloyd Tain Duuw Podit Diloyd George Nore Althoush Seriony Swansea Wales Ont Baldwin Drew Bonar Law Charles L. Dennis State St Beneft People’s Savings Bank Mary C. Bannon Sr Misch Sk Mein Gitdizi GlicSinda Dun Mill Middle Streets
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