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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1923

Page

3

Monroe Doctrine Casts Long Shadow Over Covenant Debate

Geneva discussion on Italy Greco Italian crisis sparks revival of Monroe Doctrine arguments. Chilean Senor Alvarez challenges U S Senate views while Lord Robert Cecil urges clear settlement of Article X. Council weighs national conditions and potential collective measures as debate adjourns without a decision.

Geneva Associated Press League of Nations Council of the League Italy League Monro Sienor Salandra Robert Cecil Chile United States Senate M. Rolin Wilson United States

Ward on Trial for Life in Landmark Case

The defense presents Walter Ward's version of events at the secluded spot where Peters was killed. Ward claims Peters and accomplices, Peters and Rogers, forced him into a confrontation. Peters was shot during a struggle while Ward fired only once. Prosecutor Sherman disputes Ward's tale, accusing him of seeking to evade justice and portraying Peters as an innocent, ambitious youth who was not a criminal.

Ward Peters Charlie Ross Jack Rogers Alm Mr. Sherman Ross Rogers Generil Sherman eApous

McKenzie Baby May Be Dead in West Virginia Hospital

Morgantown Morgantown West Virginia September 17 Authorities focused on the possibility that the body of a four month old baby who died at Monongalia hospital could be Lilian McKenzie the New York child abducted. A man and woman in a converted house truck who left the sick child at the hospital were being sought. Descriptions of the missing McKe vyle girl matched the dead infant but identity remained unconfirmed. Police in New York were to send a representative if needed as the truck was reported moving toward Uniontown Pennsylvania and authorities across counties were alerted to stop the couple and hold them for Morgantown officials.

Morgantown W. Va Monongalia Hospital Lilian McKenzie New York McKevdle Ftrom New York New York Police Department Uniontown Pellee Roscoe Po Posten

quake victims reported dead or missing in japan

Washington reports eight more Americans either dead or missing from the Japan earthquake. Ambassador Woods and Consul Dickover at Kobe forwarded names to the State Department including Mrs O W Schisolm and child, PC Scheefer, Mrs Chambers, Mrs Nora, E Hithom, Mr Sheely of Standard Oil, Irvin Skantski and Olga Millostawsky.

Washington

Strong Appeal Influences Postmaster Controversy

Report on a contested postmaster selection where candidates claim backers pressed for an appeal. Congressman Merritt and Civil Service Commission officials discuss delays and the need for full explanations before proceeding with endorsements or final recommendations.

Police arrest two on intoxication charges

Oscar Ry Johnson of 756 Far and P Street was stopped while driving and arrested for driving under the influence. Joseph Monder of 728 Arctie Street was taken into custody after his wife alleged assault while he was drunk.

Oscar Ry Johnson Far P Street Guar Joseph Monder Arctie

House-Breakers Steal Old Fashioned Jewelry

Frail old fashioned jewelry valued by Mrs. Julia Mutzeal at 37% Bostick Avenue was stolen yesterday morning when intruders broke into her home. Stolen items include five rings a water and chain, an old locker and two pairs of earrings. Daniel Engish reported a large motor bicycle stolen from Figivler Avenue near Juhugon Street.

Shlaves Julia Mutzeal Bostick Avenue Daniel Engish Juhugon Street

Condition of Mayor Hylan Much Improved

Attending physicians said Mayor John F. Hylan of New York City has shown steady improvement while ill with pneumonia. They expect his removal to Atlantic City for convalescence within two weeks if progress continues, though danger remains possible yet relapse is unlikely.

Sahatoga Springs N.Y John F. Hylan New York City Atlantic City

29 New Teachers Named by Board

The board announced 29 new teachers to start September 19, with salaries of 1000 dollars annually for most, plus four teachers added to defective classes at 31890. Appointments include Edna M Hayes Ruth Levin Mildred Horowitz and others. several resignations and replacements noted. a grounds project at Black Rock School awarded to Levertys and Burley for 3262 dollars.

Beardsley-Garfield-Staples Edna M. Hayes Ruth #. Levin Mildred T. Horowitz Mary B. Lavery Laura V. Audley Rose D. Mayden Teresa Y. Juchtenberger Mildred K. Platt Katherine H. Reilly Lincoln School Anna T. Burns Margaret Casey Isabelle M. Towle Bethina B. Saiva Lauretta Stadter Kea Hoag O'Bren Teful Allee. L. Furtney Columbia Salve Caroline Wyandotte, Mich Shibles Eva BK. Oakes Canajonarle Miss Morrisey Edith McKean New York Miss Farnham Gertrude L. Lang Edward J. Reilly Black Rock Levertys Burley

Ad Club Opens New Fall Season With Social and Entry Plan

The Ad Club announces a new fall season with a monthly evening social and junior membership drive. A reduced fee of 1 dollar will grant access to the club, educational features, and meetings with executives and writers. Also noted are a dairy product promotion and a lively fund-raising segment featuring Paul Jones and Vir ginie reel.

Ista Mie Bre Itollin Sleaveson Mitchell Dairy Rank Paul Jones Virginie Jack Speidel

Fraternal Meeting Notices and Lodge Listings

Community fraternal groups and lodges announce meetings and locations. listings include Cridgeport Rifle club Harmony Foundry O R M K of Mt Calanthe Temple Louhian Sisters Pennenneck lodge Carpenters and Joiners Seaside hive Ladies of the Maccnbees Arch street Temple Sisterhood of the Congregation Park Avenue Temple Knights of Maccabees Doric lodge M C A M Knights Templar and other orders with addresses across Bridgeport and nearby streets including Main Broad Stratford Avenue State street and Park City New York noted.

Konckpotanauh Itibe O. Ri Main Street Harmony Wallfield Avenue Mithra Jorge Main Areet Calanthe Temple Louhian Sisters Pennenneck Lodge Too Carpenters and Joimerk Fim Aireet Seaside Hive Ladies of the Maccnbees Arch Street Cannon Street Temple Sisterhood of the Congregition Lginal Israel Park Avenue Temple Americus Knlehts Wip Maccabees Mayt Maln Dorle Lodge M. Ma- Konig Temple Immediate Revel Association C. F Hyoud John Turhill Camp State Street Ivy Grove Woodmen Circle Tarbe Fairfield Avenuo Abraham Lodge Victoria Lodge Bt George Stratford Avenue Bridgeport Shaper de Molay Magonic Temple Park City Lorie N.Y Broad Street

Ellis Island appropriations may be increased

New York Sept 17 Increased appropriations for Ellis Island Immigrant Station will be recommended to Secretary Mellon by Assistant Secretary Eliot Wadsworth after an official inspection. He urged facility improvements and hospital expansion while suggesting changes in handling entrants to cut red tape. Accompanying him were Assistant Secretary of Labor J Henning and Surgeon General Summing. Henning said a greatly increased staff is necessary for efficient operation. Wadsworth believed current staff adequate with proper facilities.

New York Ellis Island Wash Wadsworth Labor J. Henning Summing Public Health Department Henning Sland Waidaworth

Mother and son die within a week in Park City yacht club figure

Mrs Barriet Langdon of 120 Ang Street died yesterday. Her son Charles Langdon, 52, died a day later. Langdon was a Park City Yacht Club member for years. Survived by two sisters and two brothers. Funeral at 12 Ann Street Thursday at 2:40 PM, burial Mountain Grave Cemetery. Ward reports another yacht club death: George Schenmoes, secretary, died Sunday at 40 Drew Place.

Mountain Grave Cemetery

Oklahoma Quiet Under Martial Law Fears Klan Rise

Gov Walden declares absolute martial law to quell Klan influence as Tulsa and Oklahoma City brace for extended investigations. National guard court probes masked actions tied to the Ku Klux Klan, with past flogging accusations and sentences driving Tulsa anger and statewide alarm.

Oklahoma Ily Ku’ Klux Klute Nacional Guard Seyxien Tulsa Inter- Foran

Autoist Held Up by Young Men in Derby Crime

A man named Samuel Mordiglon was attacked in his confectionery at 725 Noble Avenue in Derby. He was gored by a bull and badly injured, with surgeons reporting dangerous abdominal wounds. Police have no suspects, and inquiries continue as officers seek the youths involved.

Griffin Hoa Pila Derby Sulver Sollver Aidene Samuel Mordiglon Mordiston Veneehin Youtha Whem Afordiglon

Debris and alarms follow US sunlit field clash

In Iowa and Wyoming incidents, a sunlit event drew attention near Seaview and Ash Creek bridges. A minor baseball field mishap and a grass fire occupied time as local authorities responded to the scene and secured the area.

United States Seaview Wyende Nee Aida Ash Creek

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America League Council Walter Ward Mit Sherman Marines Navy Paris Island Mirine Wattes & Ward Walter S. Ward New Rochelle New York Police Sci Davis and Savard Scotson Hats Main St Fairfield Ave McKenzie U. S Seeley Civil Service Commission Schuyler Merritt Gtlees Cammigsion Oltdlaly Seelty Adirondacks Schuyler Mert Herd Aferri¢t Civil Service Hylan Ad.club Ory Folkor Cridgeport Telegram de Satephane Cridgeport Rifle Club Slate Henrietta Okla Ku Klux Co. Walton Persans Tulsa, World Invisible Empire Ne Klan Oklahoma City Sunyeay Taaay Burroughs Burroughs Adding Machine CO P. Howe Liberty Bridgeport Conn
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