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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 13, 1923

Page

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Benefits Agreeable to Owners Backing Street Extensions

Large property owners along Broad and Harrison streets are ready to pay assessments to fund the proposed extension. City officials acknowledge higher costs, but owners believe the plan will boost property values from Main Street west to Park Avenue. Mayor Atwater supports the extension, with petitions and a public hearing likely next month. The Chamber of Commerce Building Committee and other business leaders monitor the proceedings.

Broad Harrison Streets Harrison de Ver Warner I>ead Co John and Main Oulu Falefeld Avenue Sheesheec Alty Hnauca RP M. Jones Main Street Park Avenue Jones Maintreet Atwater Fimaelt Harrison Street F. Neil Benham Korat National Bank State Street Broad Street Johannes Schiott Blue Ribbon Savage Pam Schiott Common Council Chamber of Commerce Huilding 4. W. Burritt

Tidal wave devastates Mexican town. hundreds missing

Reports from Sept 73 say a tsunami struck San Jose de Cabo near Cape San Lucas causing many deaths. About 500 residents, mostly safe, sought higher ground as the wave swept the town yesterday. Radio advices said steamers near the cape escaped destruction and carried relief workers to San Jose de Cabo.

California San Jose de Cabo Cape San Lucas Cape Lucas Guaychas Miumage Witwehun San Joze de Cabo

Counterfeiters Arrested in New York

Six men were arrested in a Duane street print shop and $50,000 worth of counterfeit Dempsey Firjo title match tickets were seized. Some had circulated. arrests allege printing and distributing in concert. DA Banton weighs prosecutions and possible state action on ticket price abuses.

New York Duane Street

Shealos Robbed Friend in Jail Police Claim

Stephen Sheales of 10 Church Street was in County jail weeks ago serving a brief sentence for a minor offense. A sustane owned by him was broken open and revolved by John Cutler of St Blallam streets. Cutler, charged with taking from the Shenlos began a pay check, had cashed it at the factory where the imprisoned man worked. Drawing the sum of $10.76 under false pretence he left the city. He returned yesterday placed under arrest. Bond set at six hundred.

Stephen Sheales Church Street Hit John Culer Sbt Blallam Strets Cutler

Fire Board Grants Four New Pensions to Widows

Fire board votes unanimously to grant four pensions to widows of deceased firefighters after reviewing authority with Police board and Mayor Atwater. Names include Thomas F. Brodston Erick, Charles T Keer, Philip Heserty, Juan A Currin. Funds sufficient for coming year. controversy over board powers noted. Apprentice promotion for Jamies J. Gaffney cited amid misconduct find. Continued on page fourteen.

Fire Board Police Board Fred Atwater Mentium Ing Board of Police Fire Aldermenic Board Ripe Police Boards Bowrde

Prisoners in local court await rulings after pleas entered

Judge A P Elisah Superor Court imposes sentences on one hundred prisoners. Brideport citizens contribute to relief efforts for earthquake victims while Bilress chapter workers gather funds. Two injured and one held in auto law case. Republican town chair J H Robinson reports ex post results for committee. Stratford wedding, local elections and court sessions noted amid other county and state items.

A. P. Elisah Wuiley Brideport Bilress Dapam Aulo Conneaticut Federation of Democratic Woman’s Cubs Tu Wd Mpls Christ Episcopal Church Shetylve Inere Allens

Has No Report On Postmastership Claims Robinson Asserts

Republican Town Chairman J Alexy Rotunwon says he has not received formal notification of the three candidates in the civil service examinations for postmastership here from Congressman Schuyler Merritt who is adjourning in the Adirondacks. The town committee will endorse the candidate with the highest rating. Postmaster Charles F Greene remains in office at the Federal building and will continue until a senior executive is appointed.

J. Alexy Soongressman Schuyler Merritt Adirondacks Charles F. Greene Federal Building

Ten Superior Court prisoners hear recent sentences

Judge Arthur Fels presided over a Criminal Court session disposing of ten cases with guilty pleas. Jacob Lee and George Ricks faced charges tied to a shooting during disputes with Raeceel Powell and Rachel Robinson, with Lee receiving a term not less than one year and Ricks six months to be served.

Arthur Fels Haward Valentine Raeceel Lowell Rupertor Jacob Lee Ethia City Lee Inter Kill Esterday Ingicare Rachgel Lhar Lee Trausutonic Avenue Valentine Tee Iachael Albegeek Ricks George Ricks John T Robingon Agsault Robinson Rachael Powell Taregoing Rachaeld Robinson

Pugnacious Head of Italy Seeks Liquor Reform

Mussolini tightens liquor rules during campaign against alcoholism. Proposes limiting to one drink per two hundred minutes, closing hours for shops reduced, aiming to curb public intoxication and curb hours.

Priier Mussalini

Mussolini vows quick settlement of Fiume problem

In Rome on September 28 Premier Mussolini insisted Italy will act decisively to resolve the Fiume question. He dismissed reports of an organizer campaign by Yugoslav propaganda and warned that if Yugoslavia delays beyond September 18 the joint Italy Yugoslavia commission terms must be accepted or the dispute could escalate. He also noted possible mediation attempts by France but favored direct talks with Yugoslavia if convened by Prime Minister Pašić.

Rome Associated Pragae Mussolini Italy Toposlavia Italo-Jugoslav Commission Fiume Questen Kavan Norady Fiume France Jugoslavia Slavia Ssraptimenet Tralyt Kalo- Jugoslav Commission Trulv Prenter Mussolini M. Paehitch Jugoslav Peeinies

Citizens Contribute $790 More for Japanese Relief

Cash contributions totaling over $14,000 have been received for Japanese relief, with pledges nearing $2,000 more. Bridgeport Red Cross treasurer Frank T. Staples and staff collected donations at Staples bank on State and Court streets, as volunteers noted uncertainties about Bridgeport’s city quota and New Haven’s adjusted targets. The largest gift came from the Washington Park Methodist Episcopal Church at $148, and other notable gifts included several $100 contributions.

Red Cross Staples Bank State and Court Streets Frank T. Staples Bridgeport Chanter American Red Cross Npt Bridgeyorr New Maven Bridgeport Staples Huila

Telegram Promises Live Dempsey Figher Coverage Friday Night

Connecticut readers are urged to attend the Past Publishing Company office at Middle and Golden Hill streets for rapid dispatches on the Dempsey Fight. Telegram reporters will relay minute by minute updates via megaphone as eight o clock approaches.

Connenticut Middle Golden Hill Telegram Polo Grounds Dempsey-Firpe Giants

League Covenant Fails In Practice At Geneva

At Geneva on September 12, Hjalmar Branting challenged the League of Nations covenant as fragile in practice while Lord Robert Cecil argued the League had fulfilled its duties. The debate focused on enforcement, disarmament, and the Greco Italian crisis, with calls for guarantees for small nations and compulsory jurisdiction for the World Court.

Geneva Progn League of Nations Hjalmar Branting Sweden Geneve Paris M. Branting League Cecil Oppaxes Robert Cecil Flo Tord Robert Ac Gentva Mussolini Tron Corfy TP Cho Traian Boundary Commission M. Lange Norway Court of International Justice Fdonkheer Loudon Hollane

Assault After Squealer Charge Recounted by Victim

Victim testifies that Belin Mudginsky assaulted Randles Van Husen after alleging informant activity. Police raid followed and Mrs. Dudzinsky faced city court. Dudusinsky fined for moonshine operation and tied to a suspended jail sentence. further warrants issued.

Maira Manler Belin Mudginsky Broadstract Dudzinsky Costa van Husen Rouidia Aquemlin van Musen Pop Jlice Dudsinsky Wasuuk Filayond

Stresemann Warns on Ruhr Crisis and Resistance Policy

Berlin September 14 The German chancellor Stresemann told editors that real guarantees are needed to secure freedom and that the Ruhr dispute cannot be solved by passive resistance or by force. He warned that without a political settlement the financial situation will worsen and the mark could collapse.

Berlin Associated Presa Uancellor Stresemann Thuslang Ruhr

Cadman Suggested As Wesleyan Head

Parkes Cadman, pastor of the Central Congregational church of Brooklyn, has been suggested as a likely successor to William Arnold Shanklin who resigned last week. Relief situation in Tokio is excellent, Wood's Cable says. Danger of hunger among Americans removed by arrival of U S fleet. An other list of survivors sent.

Tokio Wood Middletown Parkes Cadman Central Congregational Church of Brooklyn Tinatees Wesleyan University Willvm Arnold Shanklin

Jurymen Picked for Ward Murder Hearing

The report notes jurors chosen for the Ward murder case with the defendant showing nerves but regaining composure as proceedings continue.

Ward

Hamihara thanks for aid as Tokyo pledges relief

Washington reports Ambassador Woods says relief in Japan is in hand and five American destroyers reach Yokohama from Dairen. In White Plains, jurors chosen for Ward Baking vice president murder trial begin to fill panel, with defense and prosecution debates over self defense and evidence. A dispatch from Osaka notes Americans evacuated from Tokyo by American destroyers and relief shipments loading at Qingdao. An Imperial rescript in Tokyo urges national reconstruction after the earthquake.

Stratford Duke Levy Couny Inn Bud Jaele Rose Wortrert Court Datbury St. Joseph's School Old Faramark Milford Democratic Town Committee Successoy Lower California Salvation Army Japan Erie of Wales Canada Con- Dr Cadinat Brooklyn Wasleyan Univer Inghia Nor Pale Hylan Washingon Ambassador Woods Tokio State Department Yokohama Dairen New York Supreme Court White Plains Walter &. Ward Ward Baking Company Hia Clarence Peters Ward Chalee E. Sehbilling Pelham Heights Benny Benke Pleasantville Charles F. Keeler Schilling Dougherty Ivou Justice Warner 2 Peters Osak

U.S. Citizenship Growth At City Naturalization Court

The Naturalization Court admitted 65 new citizens in a second day session, bringing total for the two days to 156. Several applicants claimed military exemption, while 20 petitions were denied on that ground. Others were continued or disamished for failures to meet requirements or to present evidence. Additional cases involved Polish, Hungarian, and Italian nationals renouncing allegiance as part of the naturalization process.

Poland Stamford Frank D. Haines Naturalization.com Uy J Yavng Ines Allan F. Church Boston Mass Ote Boland England Agate Hungary Italy Lnshmen

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