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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1923

Page

3

Reilly Seeks Regular Teaching Post At Bridgeport High

Edward Reilly, named yesterday to guide Bridgeport High School athletic teams, hopes the Board of Education will approve his appointment Monday. He plans to resign from recreation staff to take the teaching post after two years in that role.

Edward Reilly Yestern Bridgeport Cermins Oard of Education Wis Amd Slyr Bridgeport Bignh School Ge Hyilop Reilly Board of Education Furmer Education Board

Trade expert from China aids Bridgeport exporters

Astraiant Trade Commissioner Nubert Z. Phii Hips of Shanghai will arrive in Bridgeport September 14 to advise local manufacturers on expanding Chinese market trade. The Dureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce, via the New England office, promotes this mission and invites appointments through the Bridgeport Manufacturers Association.

Bridgeport Astraiant Nubert Z. Phii- Hips Bureau of Fureign Manufacturers’ Association New England Durewy I ‘Post Enfe China Phillips Commerce Body Phillins Office The Manufacturers Association

Leviathan of Air completes initial New Jersey flight

The airship Leviathan's first trip over New Jersey reports progress from New Brunswick to Trenton then Philadelphia, with a return route via Moorestown. After hovering near Lakehurst at 4 PM, the craft ended its trial flight for the night.

Leviathan Air New Jersey New Brunswick Trenton Philadelphia Moorestown Lake Hurst

Gift to Rebuild Seven Y M C A in North America

A $506,000 donation from S&S. FP. Penn. of Cleveland to the Young Men’s Christian Association of North America was announced by Dr. John R. Mott. The funds will mostly rebuild seven YMC A branches believed destroyed by the disasters at Tokyo and Yokohama.

New York S&s. FP. Penn Cleveland Ohio Young Mans Christian Association of North America John MR. Mott Sundines Tokio Yokohama

Local Red Cross Drive Tops $15,000 in Bridgeport

Bridgeport residents contributed generously to a Red Cross relief drive for Japan, adding $2,000 yesterday. Donations came from banks, shops, clubs, and individuals, with totals reaching over $15,000 locally and more listed at Red Cross headquarters. Names of major donors and contributing organizations include First National Bank of Bridgeport, Bridgeport Trust Co., and a long list of private citizens and firms.

Red Cross Drive First National Bank of Bridgesport W . H. Wadham Qmarles A. Lois Bridgeport Trust Co Alea Robert Wichenhe Gurn E. Abell National Bank Gilbert Deodrich Red Cross William C. Pardee TP. Nettieron Mra. A. Wd Sophie Kreaplin W. HH. Sanford Mary E. Hawley Scudder Marguerite Beecher Stephen Budd Bret Ruby Byreitt DN. Armatronic Seetlog Council of Jewish / Woman Dimamer Bros S. Loewith & Co. Inc WS. Hewlett the Hewlett Co Ethel H. Sterling Mr. Ralph Mannan W. Kyla SB. Turney Joan A. Corneil Ives Miro David Jessie D. Hawland Jonn G. Hawland de Harry A. Bishop T. S. Portly Progressive Ags Frank Miller Welter M. Bangs A. G Robert H. W Strane Clarence King Miss Hoyt People's Church Ayaat End Berean Memorial Church United Church Cong Church of Blark Towle Mirst Evangelical Luther Vion Church M. I Cchurch Nichols St. Job's Episcopal Church Park St Collce Dion Severday Mafher Blake John Porte C. G. Freese Frank J. Doyle James Kirk Sther Bennett A, T John Bo Pate Vr RO OW. Barres KE. Mollan Friend Nicholson AL G. W H.W. Goodell WT. Dobbs Mre. Lawler I. Mullen Gordon A. Smith Fnidly W. BL Krause W. Smith Willi Licht C. W AL Nichols John Mins A. Moyer Guid

Mayor Absent Triggers Stamford Park Board Actions

Stamford notes two Park Board meetings, one at the commission’s call and another by Mayor A.M. VIS Pe ay. Mill Pond improvement referred to a committee for recommendations. $9,000 budget requested. Small parks opening discussed and a plan to arrange public access proposed.

Stamford Park Board A.M. Vis Peay Virginia Jtay Mimond JE. Hacket Mill Pond Te Finances Board Arange

Grain alcohol seizure nets two men in Westport raid

State Trooper Leo P. Carroll halted a truck carrying 260 gallons of grain alcohol through Westport center. Tony DeVala and another man were arrested on charges of possession and intent to sell illicit liquor after a Stamford chemist found the product high grade with a trace of natured alcohol. Driver New Waren and helper Dememy Datella, both from out of town, claimed the alcohol was diluted but the case hinges on permits and illegal possession.

Westport Igs Ding Teiggramy Leo P. Carroll Tony DeVala Yveura Pringle Street New Waren Enemay Datella Olive Street DeVala Carroll Stamford DeFaly Darth New London New York Wwestport Center

Widening of Water Street Clears Last Obstacle

Agreement approved by E J Pearson of the New Haven road to remove the trolley depot and Mulroy storage building on Water Street at Golden Hill Bridge. This enables widening and repaving Water Street making it a major north south link to relieve Main Street. A new trolley express depot plan with ramps and entrances is included in the Chamber of Commerce improvements.

Water Street Golden Hill Birect E. J. Pearson Tha New Haven Road Traction Lines Mulroy Fairfield Avnue Congress Street Fairfield Avenue Todd Pasenger Chamber of Commerce Sir- Hon Samuel CG. Shave Walter B. Lashay Pearson Ilayen Road

Coal data survey for Connecticut governor announced

The Connecticut Chamber of Commerce is compiling a survey at Governor Templeton's request to determine coal that entered the state in 1921 and 1922 and how it was allocated to communities. The New Haven road will collect statistics from terminals and delivery ports, with figures kept by the State Chamber.

State Chamber of Commerce Connecticut Chamber of Commerce C. A. Templeton New Haven B. J. Pearson Chamber of Commerce Presid Stanley LH. Bullard P Mis Pinshot Pennsylvania Haseut Templeton Bray State Chamber Tamplton Dilhard Stanley Glenwood

Grant Citizenship Granted to 91 Aliens Here

A citizenship examination admitted 91 applicants, including 13 from Poland and several from Hungary, Canada, and Newfoundland. Notable moments included a prankish reply about who makes the laws, hinting at civic curiosity and local officials. Remaining applicants proceed to further examination.

Allem Republic of Poland Land Traty Hungary Tysiovilkm Lilliain Mamie Canada United States Aldermens Hume

Death toll soars in Pacific disaster relief efforts

Reported at Yokoi and surrounding areas, more than 60,000 dead, with 9 survivors ashore and many aboard ships like the Empress of Canada and Jempress of Australis. Embassies and consulates direct relief work as Tokyo authorities burn bodies and search for the missing amid ongoing rescue operations with cooperating governments handling communications and transport.

Yokoi Joba Australis Andre Lebon Tly Mildnignt Agian Tokio

Unfolding Tokyo Fire and Aftermath in War Tally

The report cites widespread conflagration and severe casualties in Fukohama Chiba and Kanagawa with estimates around 110000 dead or injured. Bank of Japan meetings on reopening and support for banks, while railway disruptions and commodity shortages prompt emergency actions. officials promise no food shortage for two months in Tokyo and Yokohama.

Taleio Tan Semency Fukohama Chiba Kanagawa Bank of Japan Ministry of Agriculture and Commerce Tokio Yokokamm

Bridge Plans Approved Near Sept 11 Sunset Victory

Secretary announces approval of bridge plans after weeks of scrutiny and technical review. The decision enables construction to proceed with riverine alignment and traffic diversions during the forthcoming season. Officials from transportation and public works cite streamlined oversight and projected completion milestones.

Historic meeting list with many lodge names

A fragmented route of meeting notices lists numerous lodges and organizations such as Royal Area, Sons of Liberty, Pyramid temple, and Chamber of Commerce along various street addresses. The OCR text includes references to Wowerpom triffe and other unclear items, indicating a dense community notice page with local groups and venues.

Wowerpom Triffe Tidlin TO. UO Barc Magna Charli Lodge St.Georges Bott Doroiten Sramta Taughtich Ronis Ida Cannei Royal Area Main Cornelia Wibler ¢Auieil Hayat Aresnam Reesipech Ity Howe Counel, Sons Pada Ety of Liberty Broad Sirene Central Labor Orninn Det Suir of Charity Lodge State Street Chamber of Commerce Alecetors Argonauti: Club Household of Citu U.O. OG Tousalonmie Avenue Pyramid Temple Nobles of the Shring Masonia Temple Gnnon Atrevk Roach Jou

Red Cross surpasses $5 million in earthquake relief drive

The American public contributed over 5.1 million dollars to aid earthquake victims, with Washington Central and New England divisions exceeding their quotas. The Red Cross said funds will be continued as needs rise, detailing allocations for food clothing medicines and building materials and plans for ships carrying relief supplies.

Washington The Red Cross Aum Central New England Southern Southwestern Pacific Ineulai Pang Japan Pacific Coast Commoditis

Three Men Sentenced by Superior Court in New York

Three defendants were sentenced to jail for three months after pleading guilty to stealing a police department motorcycle and selling it in New York for $50. The court records list several others who entered not guilty pleas and chose jury trials on charges including assault with intent to rob, theft, burglary, and receiving stolen property, among various counts.

WN. Y Police Department New York Atolsha Polie Agaspet Carmélio Alfuso James Burns Michael DeBella Lester Finke Asault Michael Kastek Jacob Leeshergee Kit Rudolph Lore Charles Lucas Rocco Lu~po Steve Marinko Thomas McLoughlin John Nagy Jesse J. Olivett Antonio Pagnozzi James Partsells Henry Petzinger Harry E. Quick George Ricka George Wellington Earl Winfreed John Writelng Witt Sassault

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