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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1923

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Ward admits Peters not in blackmail gang in murder case

In White Plains Supreme Court Walter S. Ward conceded Clarence Peters was not part of an alleged blackmail gang linked to gunfire the night before the 1922 killings. The admission weakens the defense’s self defense argument while state officials challenge Peters’ presence in Westchester County at the relevant time.

New York Walter S. Ward White Plains Ward George J. Werner Peters Charley Ross Jack Rodggeru Tue Carl Sherman Westchester County Mitta Milly

Former suitor shoots bride then dies by own gunfire

NEW WAVER Sept 18 Stoneph Kubas 2? of 228 West 104th Street New York a former suitor of Mrs Margaret Goloszcky 758 Grand avenue appeared at a wedding in her honor and fired two shots striking her in the elbow and thigh. He turned the gun on himself dying almost instantly. A bullet wounded Joseph Kuccensih 12 in the right hip. Patrolman J A Alexander pursued Kubas up stairs as he fired on the officer then the wedding resumed after a two hour interruption.

NEW Waver Stoneph Kubas 104Th Street New York City Margaret Goloszcky Grand Avenue Kubas Joseph Kuccensih

Oldest County Bank to Join Norwalk Trust Co

The Fairfield County Bank and Trust Company, oldest bank in the county, will join Norwalk Trust Co. effective immediately. The bank will keep $200,000 capital stock and continue using Trust Co. office on Wall Street. Officers include President Thornton Prewitt, Vice Presidents Charles F. Tristan and M. Hallettening, Treasurer William H. Southnor, and director Edwin Keeler Chatman. Westport department meeting was canceled due to member absence.

County Norwalk Trust CO Norwalk Sepe Amzigammitoy Central Trust Company Fairfield County Bank and Trust Company Buth Wax Cetra Trust Company Wall Street Pilette Thornton Prewitt Charles F. Tristran M. Hallettenning Tressurer William H. Southnor Govalte Edwin

Oklahoma Revolt Sparks Tulsa Political Turmoil

Tulsa reports a tense standoff as Sheriff Rod Sanford calls the unrest synthetic rebellion. A district judge orders the adjutant general to appear in naval court with three military prisoners, amid questions of military versus civilian authority. The summons goes to Colonel B L Hoad, with uncertainty over whether he will relay it to Governor Markham. The first arrest is set for 9 0 o'clock Wednesday.

Tulsa Okla Tulsn Rod Sanford Navyl Wea B. L. Hoad B. H. Markham

Fairfield Plans Rousing Campaign for Rev Beeman

Fairfield officials plan a loud old-time campaign for independent school board candidate Rev Allen Beeman. The Citizens Campaign committee authorized trucks with speakers and torches to mobilize voters, explaining the move after Boaman’s bid for renomination was rejected. A letter from John H Perry supporting Beeman will be printed and sent to voters, with Whitman Bouvier Whitman and Hickean named to lead the effort.

Fairfield Citizens’ Campaign Committee Allen Beeman Memorial Library Wallfield Center Boaman McMbar Wehool Board John H. Perry Southpom Bosman Ddr Beeming Aame P. “H. Whitman H. BR. Bouvier Frank Whitman Guy C. Hickean Ehaly

Milford Republican Club elects Clark president

Milford September meeting of the Republican Club elected Frederick M Clark president to replace Frederick Hill who leaves October 1 for Hartford Council, Boy Scouts of America. Bernard Ays of Walnut Beach chosen vice president to fill the vacancy from Carl Wetzel’s death. The club plans an open meeting and rally with Governor Charles A Templeton as principal speaker.

Milford Republican Club Frederick M Clark Frederick ©. Hill Hartford Council Boy Scoam Amarina Arthur Whitcomb Mumbera Hilwich Bernard Ays Walnut Beach Carl Wetzel Charles A. Templeton

Bristol Primary Nominates Wade and Tracy for Mayor

In Bristol WV the primary of September nominated John I. Wade the present mayor and Thomas A. Tracy for mayor in October. Of 15 council candidates 12 were nominated while all other candidates were unopposed.

Hmistol Sept Ole John I. Wade Thomas A. Tracy Ecouncil

New York Pressmen Strike Shuts Out Most Dailies

A 24 hour strike by 2300 Web Pressmen halts publication of the citys major papers. New Jersey and nearby papers rush editions while a joint 12 paper composite appears later titled The Combined New York Evening Newspapers. The union calls the walkout illegal. dispute continues on page two.

New York Milone News Sir Own Nuwapapey New Jersey Boston Dita Biatory Acd Internafonal Walon New York Evening Newspapers Web Press George L. Berry International Union Strika Ay Ulegal International Llewaree

Rejuvenation and Myths in the Quest for Youth

Dr Morris Fishbein editor of Hygeia discusses whether man can regain youth and if gland transplantation or related science offers real renewal. He weighs Voronoi and Steinach methods and outlines which approaches the latest science favors in the hunt for eternal youth.

Morris Fishbein Hygeia

Commuters Protest New Rail Rate Increases

Hartford dispatch reports commuters plan protests against New Haven Railroad fare hikes. Norwalk council empowers mayor to take action, seeks hearings before Public Utilities Commission and Interstate Commerce Commission, amid questions of state and federal jurisdiction and the impact on three month commutation books.

Norwalk New Haven George Ingham Bridgeport Stamford New York Hartford Connecticut New York City Bell Public Utilities Commission Barton Somrtvenlandt Richard P. Ifigslas Audi Pope Commisasion Chaseman Figgins Stavea Interstate Commerce Comminsion Commission Alggtis Lst Butleckn Lsoa

Earthquake Shocks Hit Italy and China

Shanghai reports three wave shocks causing collapsed buildings and casualties in portions of northern Italy and Sicily. Rome notes no material damage or deaths, while observatories record a distant quake more than 4 000 miles away.

Italy China Shanghai Huhsien Rome Nouthern Sicily Tta Japan

Opening of Lyric Theatre Delights Big Crowd

A full house attended the opening night at the Lyric Theatre for Salty Irene and Mary. The rebuilt interior in blue and French grey with crimson velvet settings impressed prominent city figures including Mr. and Mrs. Pol and Mayor and Mrs. Bred Atwater. The show mixed comic, ballet, and stage mockery with strong performances by Jimmie Dugan and Mary O'Brien, while the audience praised the acoustics and overall production.

Lyric Theatre Salty Irene Mary Pol Bred Atwater Snwerk Ita Sally Jimmy Jimmie Dugan Theo Mary O'Brien

Hartford woman dies in Willimantic car mishap

In Norwich Conn on September 28 Mrs Toho F Carroll 61 of Flurtiaa died suddenly while en route to a tuberculosis sanatorium. The body was removed by Inez undertaker Hartford relatives say she leaves five sons all residing in Hartford her husband having died 25 years ago.

Norwich Conn Toho F. Carroll Flurtiaa Rightson Fuanilla Inez Hartford Burda Charradt Wau John Sarrell

Ninth District Republican Club Leader Succumbs

Robert FitzRoy a Bridgeport political figure and longtime activist died at St. Vincent's hospital after months of illness. Aged about 11 years? 70 Gena avenue listed as residence, he led the Ninth District Republican club for two years and previously served as Deputy Registrar of Voters and city official. Born in Ireland, he lived in Greenwich before Bridgeport, with past roles in sheriff’s office and local carriage firm. Active fraternal member of Knights of Pythias Odd Fellows and other groups. survived by family including daughters, grandchildren, and sisters.

Robert FitzRoy Gena Avenue St. Vincent’s Hospital Mr. FiteRoy Bridgeport Republican Club Eliy Sam Harris Odd Fellows United Commercial Travelora The Bald Headed Club of America

Night school teachers set plans for term

At a meeting of night school teachers about 100 prospective instructors heard details on evening classes in Americanization continuation courses and high school work. The program covers work in several buildings and locations with classes on Mondays Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Inge Rasmond P. Walker Miga Elizabeta McNamath Tylaos Waggata Johnson Seta Une Clances Wii School Fetervon Kia Howe Jackson Columbus Bar Luidding

Long Sentences Are Given Criminals as They Confess Guilt

A garbled local report details long sentences imposed by Superior Court Judge Hill Don for various criminals. It notes a range of sentences from one year to 15 years and references a transfer, a theatre opening, political events, and multiple local incidents including a fatal fire, a trolley death, and a city election. It reads as a miscellaneous compilation of criminal rulings and community items, with several named individuals and places interspersed.

Robert Fitzroy Republican Party Long Aiego Jliena Hill Don Dons Hermit Jiquer Transporter Zepko Fullpresker Gete New Lyric Theatre Democrata Cortright Canaan Tan Arventon Aldgafeld Danbury New Yorker Mra Crawford Avosigort Town Improvement Norwath G. O. P Norewik Pogan Cum-Stevena Stratford Thar Tiero Wentport Tormer Gulter Walter Ward Peters Oklahoma Berkeley Cal Borah Idrho Washington Coolidge California Federal St. Bishop Gould St. Bartholomew's Chapel New York H ‘Stanor Salaqdra Ha Valley Atifruda Cortu Ace Company Ewalttax Hartford Worcester Bridgapple New Haven Waterbury Albany Ponley Hmen Yankees Bogask Malone Arena Witton Hawley Lee Raya

Quiet Family Celebration Marks Bishop Gould Wedding

Miss Gloria Gould marries Henry A. Bishop Jr. in the Chapel of St. Bartholomew's New York. Due to her father's death, only relatives and close friends attend a 4 pm ceremony followed by a Sherry's reception with over 300 guests. Family members serve as flower girls and pages, with Lillian and Edith Kingdon Gould among attendees.

New York Gloria Gould George J. Gould Edith Kingdon Gould Henry A. Bishop, Jr St. Bartholomew’s Church Sherry’s Sylvia Anddith Kingdon Kingdon 'Govle Walker William Peters Sony Ag

Palofledoux Receives 13 Year Term In Slaying Case

The court handed down long sentences to three men and a fourth confessed slayer, detailing manhunts and confessions. John Danone, 26, received 16 years for manslaughter in the Hults case. Alexander Zepko, an auto thief, to 10-15 years. Thomas Purmopl, guilty of liquor trespass, to a one year term. The judge emphasized law enforcement, with Dondone facing 12-16 years for murder in a related inquest and confession questions raised by state police.

Law Pakers Arthur Dondonendone John Danone George Hults Topstona Begnit Tess Alexander Zepko Slate's Thomas Purmopl Justice Wheeler Mary Slaughter Dondone

Public utility approval on Essex Light purchase

Hartford Sept 18 The Public Utility Commission approved the petition of Central Connecticut Power and Light for buyout of the Essex Light and Power company capital stock. It notes that approval does not set fair value for rate making or capitalization. The stock was bought July 16, 1923 by Bodell and Providence investors for 509,000 with 75,060 anticipated profit and 22,600 costs.

Hartford Antral Connecticut Power and Essex Light. Power Company Wy Ike Commission Essex Light and Pow Company Eagex Company Bodell and Pay Providence

Two Men Treated After Laceration Accident

Miscalculating a distance a block of wood caused Ch Lautenschinger of 530 Central BS que to bring an axe down on his foot. He was taken to Brncy hospital for treatment. Michael Monato of 1612 avenue was injured by a crow-bar falling on his head while at work in a ditch. Several stitches were taken at Emergency hospital.

Ch Lautenschinger Brncy Hospital Michael Monato Avenue

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GANG Westport Telegranis Walton Beeman Clark Bristol Voronoi and Steinach Bridgeport Sunday Post Gonmmmuters P. A Ratte Ag St Edward M.yeorana Andover Jasvea Sylvester Poll Willimantic Aree Sone Harry L. FitzRoy Daniel A. FitzRoy Charles H. Fitzroy Jennie Ey EieRoy Boardwey School Joseph Musante James Hugh Con Cob Charles Hogg Lande Mgin Strest Ing Liquor Bishop Gould Kingdon Gould Glyco Dondoue Hultz Sishot Dendel Hulkz
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