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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1923
Page
16
James Lucey, town cobbler, shares tales about Cal and the girl on the hill, tracing Coolidge’s career and noting his thrifty habits, quiet demeanor, and keen political sense as the era’s defining traits.
A broad conspiracy charge may include George Ward father of Ward Baking Company head and his wife and Ralph Ward as possible co conspirators. The grand jury in New York is set to hear evidence that the Ward family sought to hinder authorities and influence witnesses as part of a long legal fight over alleged murder and jackknife schemes. The defense, including Weeks and Ward lawyers, faced questions about publicizing grand jury minutes and avoiding witness disclosure.
The defense contends Ward was targeted by a dangerous blackmail gang and seeks to uncover Hap Walt cablegrams the state may use at trial. After protracted court battles in New York and local courts, the fate of decoding the cables remains unknown and their contents could influence the defense’s theory of Ward as a victim.
A writer recounts a Palestine delegation tour praising irrigation, valleys, and Mount Scopus views, noting Jerusalem scenes, the wailing wall visit, and calm Arab-Jewish relations. He argues Palestine thrives on broad, private initiative and practical planning.
Washington dispatch reports the American Red Cross organizing rapid relief for Japan after the weekend quake. Central committees in the Philippines and China coordinate nurses and supplies while ships rush to Yokohama and Nagasaki. Officials fear embassy and port conditions. Admiral Anderson ordered to deploy aid vessels quietly as State and Navy seek word from Tokio.
A compilation notes numerous earthquakes from 1906 to 1918 causing massive casualties and property losses. Entries cite cities like San Francisco Valparaiso Messina Trento Jamaica and Hondo with deaths ranging from hundreds to thousands and damages reaching into the billions in some cases. The list reflects widespread destruction across continents and the heavy human cost of seismic events.
A Palestine envoy and a representative of the International Health Board arrive to discuss malaria control using gambusia fish. They confer with the Bureau of Fisheries and the U.S. Public Health Service about shipping the fish to combat mosquitoes in the south, Hawaii, the Philippines, and Spain.
Labor Day events sweep the city as yacht clubs stage special races. The Pequot club in Southport hosts the Vice Commodore Cup, touted as the day’s premier event. Meanwhile, Black Rock and Stratford flats yield good fishing and the fall oyster season opens with plentiful beds near Bridgeport.
Indianapolis Sept 2 Associated Press a speech by John J Lewis president of the United Mine Workers declares organized labor cannot be destroyed despite a year of trials and attacks by powerful interests He says labor is a legitimate American institution and public support remains strong He urges peace in industry and urges continued unity to defend labor liberty and win stronger relations with employers next year
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