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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 05, 1923

Page

2

City Hall Plan Forbids Nonresidents Trading At Public Market

City Council debates a new city hall plan and a drive to block nonresidents from trading at the public market on the city plaza. Committees study the City National bank purchase with occupancy terms through 1929 and related property moves.

City Plaza City National Bank Fred Atwater John A&a Cornell Bernard Keating William H. Brady Wilbert Sanfora

Street Extension Plans Present Public Benefit and Costs

City engineering notes propose street extensions on Broad and Harrison areas to add parking for about 160 cars and widen several streets to create north south access. Plans include extending Harrison and Lafayette and reallocating property for a public comfort station, with cost considerations and potential benefit assessments to property owners along Falskleid, John, Cannon, Broad, and Elm for funding. Local debates center on funding and past rejections despite promised improvements.

Broad St Marvison St Congress Hroud Bim Tn Congress St Washington Ave Madison Lexington Main St Madison Ave Barrison St Fairfield Ave Cannon John St State Harrison St Fairfield John Lafayette Lafay Flarrison Plaza North Church Teryime

Refused Entry to U S Lindstrom Family Faces Deportation

Toank M. Lindstrom, a city manufacturer, and his niece Mise Sallie Windstrom and nephew Wils Lindstrom were denied admission to the United States due to Finland’s Angese quota being exhausted. Tomorrow the children face deportation as efforts to prove their Swedish ties fail.

Toank M

Broad Street widening and grade plan near Golden Hill era

City plans extend Broad Street from Elm to Golden Hill with a proposed Broad Street cut and Lyon Terrace level transitions. The project would create a multi level thoroughfare paralleling Main Street with a cost around 300 400 dollars, offset by property owner benefits along Broad Street.

Main Street Broad Street McElroy Broa Street Elm Street Golden Hill Congress Street Lyon Terrace

Pan relief drive and Japan disaster prompt public aid

Domestic and foreign news cover urgent calls for Red Cross relief for Japan earthquake victims, political actions, and a Japanese disaster death toll. Reported incidents include a Stamford fatality and legal penalties, while international reports note Greek and Italian diplomacy and possible League of Nations tensions. In business, cotton and wheat show mixed movements amid market anxieties. Sports detail boxing, baseball, and other games with results and notable performances.

League of Nations Italy League Dmussollat Cortus Benny Leonard Johnny Shane Leonard Eddie Hearn Alloctiz Winetar Giants Braves Rede Pirates Worcester Springfeld Bridgeyert Iuomay

Red Cross Fund Drive Planned Across Western States

The American Red Cross announces a nationwide fund drive with division quotas totaling 5 250,000. In New Mexico Texas and neighboring regions, division managers set local targets while officials prepare shipments and relief supplies for overseas help, including Japan. The effort aims to mobilize public support and coordinate donations through national and international relief channels.

New Mexico Texas Wevstornia Ife Clan Arizona Orgeno Wasi Ingiay Idaho Saskad Mel Cross Hiss America American Red Cross Japan Impei

Americans in Japan area face communication handicaps and relief steps

A government statement by acting Secretary Philips says many inquiries arrive from relatives of Americans believed in danger. Consuls Go to Yokohama to aid Americans in the devastated zone, with Nelson 7. Johnaey, Ed win Cunningham, and John Wright sent from Shanghai. Messages flow via commercial and navy wireless to Tokyo, while embassies endure possible destruction and ships move to deliver supplies and establish contact.

Philips Department Phillips Japan Fokolarirm Nelson Johnaey Far East Edwin 8. Cunningham Shanghai John ‘T. Wright Yokohama Americana Fhese Pigree Yosto Gay Joseph W. Batlantine Darien Yokohs Tokio Commerccal Wireless Navy Wireless

Parochial Schools Open This Morning

Parochial schools begin operations this morning with several institutions listing early programs. Local notices reference Sacred Heart and Saint Mary’s, while public school openings are mentioned in related items.

Italy May Leave League Mussolini Threatens Greece

Rome reports Premier Mussolini states Italy may quit the League of Nations if Greece continues to insult Italy’s honor. He asserts no war exists now, and Greece must obey Italian demands or face immediate repressive military action, citing past actions by France in 1916 as precedent.

Mussolani Rome League of Nations Italy Greece League Athens Corfu

May install new checking system at park pavilion

An announced plan by the Seaside Superintendent of the Board of Recreation proposes a new clothing storage method at the park bath houses. The system, modeled after the Kansas City setup, would use lockers and controlled access to reduce misuse and improve privacy.

Park Pavilion PV. Ceuhan Board of Recreation Kansas Pedrak

Mr and Mrs Fields Host a Paris Themed Party

Mr and Mrs J Fields entertained at a Paris themed gathering on Monday night at their home. Attendees included Avie Caned, Miss Broratine Franch, VW Mayor Rae Raflea, Connolly, and others, with guests described in detail.

Mrs. J. Fields Ford Paris du Hanny Ian Broratine Franch Bo Raflea Rawand Connolly Borpne

British consul believed dead amid Pacific coast incidents

British consul is reportedly dead while British and Canadian officials confirm a passenger liner near Japan and a Florida destination were safe, with communication passing through the Canadian Pacific line agency.

Carada Preferson Tailins Florida Japan

Receiver Appointed for Toquet Carburetor Co in Bridgeport

Judge Leonard M. Nickerson names Lorin W. Wills as temporary receiver for the Toquet Carburetor Co, which moved from Westport to Bridgeport three weeks ago. The firm, two years old, has capital claimed at about 400000, much of which was sold to email investors by New York brokers. Eight workers are employed at the Bridgeport plant. Wills will first adjust the capital and company books as stockholder complaints spurred the receivership. Proceedings list Geer and others as complainants. further naming of receivers is expected in Hartford.

City National Bank Bridgeport Leonard M. Nickerson Curt Lorin W. Wills Toquet Westport Alanding New York Houser Bridgeport Crucible Koowlion Street Wills Yne Io Winchester Geer, WooSayith Banthuey Civogvenay Tessenden Ang Netson Stanmeord

Newfield Block Purchase Reported and Bid Details

The document reports a purchase of the Newfield block with bids from Bekken holdings and other entities. It notes negotiations, a formal agreement in the works, and anticipated timelines for completion. Names and exact figures are partially obscured in the OCR text but reference a consortium and local stakeholders planning the project.

Single Tax Club Leader to Speak at Lions Luncheon

James R. Frawn, president of the Manhattan Single Tax club, will discuss tax questions at today's Lions Club luncheon. Daniel Flonan sponsors the attendance prize. Reports on Nichols Inn construction may be presented by the visiting nurses committee.

Lions Club James R. Frawn Manhattan Daniel Flonan Nichols Inn

Japan Faces Death and Ruin in Earthquake Aftermath

Pamp time couriers carry appeals for funds and medical supplies as hundreds of thousands remain homeless. Foreign warships aid the stricken, while Japan assesses losses among natives and foreigners. A new volcano erupts near Tokyo, and China raises rice export embargo relief, approving $20,000,000 for quake victims.

Japan

Legion Auxiliary to Gather in Waterbury

The Legion Auxiliary plans its annual convention in Waterbury with talks by Governor Harley A. Tempien and Mayor Francis J. Guilfoile. Officers for the coming year will be chosen, and delegates including Miss Kirti Ballow and Mrs. Sprague are listed amid committee members and attendees.

Legion Auxiliary Waterbury SAC Csesty Chase Marttard Jaarshar Ci 4 Sprague Russ Irving Davis Nellie Nutt Nelie William Evelyn Black

St Augustine’s plans chapel and rectory addition

St Augustine's J F C church announced plans to construct a new chapel and rectory adjoining the present buildings. The rectory will sit on the pastor's fence site and the chapel, designed to match the church, will seat 700 and front Pequonnock Street about 30 feet.

St. Augustine's Jf. C St. Augustine’s Pequonnock Street

Greece and Italy seek settlement through council mediation

Greek delegate M Politis presents a new settlement plan linking direct talks with Italy via the council, avoiding league machinery. Italy, awaiting Rome's instructions, resists debate as pressure grows. A public council session is set for tomorrow to hear Italy's reply amid tense interest.

Lord Robert Queseany Ce Politis Italy Council of Ambassadors Paris

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