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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1923
Page
16
Opening session of Ireland's Dail Eireann reports Cosgrave leading government stance against releasing imprisoned Republicans. Debate centers on whether 44 elected Republicans should be allowed to meet, with Cosgrave defending the oath and state security while acknowledging past sacrifices. About 100 attendees. public gallery filled as ministers set to form new cabinet.
Ty Frank ah Be Therion, visiting figure, notes on modern hospital management. Shanti LNG Wes connected to The Tsiniis hospital project and the Vidrepork Hospital. Dre Harmign, born to American-Chinese parents, studied hospital administration in China and abroad, visiting Russell Large Wounda Von in New York as part of hospital reform efforts.
Greenwich resident Miss Helen Meany, sixteen, wins the championship race amid a family of swimmers from Greenwich. Her sister Frances, twelve, wins the junior race championship in the Women’s New York State league.
Special to The Telegram reports C. H. Logan and E. C. Windlams with G Tasamary journeying from Connecticut to Pembina County North Dakota before heading to Washington apple orchards. They registered in Winnipes and will harvest in Welford before westward travel. Dorcas Society of the Baptist church met. Mrs. Milorad Ferris presided and refreshments were served.
May or Joan F. Hylan shows signs of progress after night medical conference at Tog a Springs New York. Attending doctors reported improvement in his condition following influenza and pneumonia concerns. He asked when he could return to Brooklyn and rejected recommendations for a convalescent stay at Atlantic City saying he preferred no air trip.
Prince of Wales completes five days of hard manual labor on a sunflower silo project at Nas ranch. After a secretary Captain Jeacock briefing, Lord Renfrew visits nearby Minto to observe crop progress before returning for the day.
Investigators raided Maurice Levine's saloon at 166 Connecticut Avenue. Deputy Hickey and bartender Frank Venson were charged with illicit liquor activity while a walking delegate aided the scheme. Venson accepted money for drinks and both men held on $400 bonds. An unidentified man and Kitty Bonsett of 912 Geaview Avenue were taken to Hillside Home for acute alcoholism.
Wallrfield, Sept 74 Special to the Telegram George B Mitchell of Baltimore Md was arrested yesterday by Constable Arthur J Fennett on a charge of reckless driving He was operating a JaTee automobile truck and J Bullerd who was operating another automobile asked the officer to make the arrest claiming that Mitchell drove him off the road causing him to narrowly escape a serious collision Rev Thomas S Harten of 412 Franklin avenue Brooklyn was arrested this week on a charge of reckless driving by Officer Bennett Joseph Bolten of Jersey City was arrested this week on a charge of reckless driving for passing gatos on the right Henry Hunnoyne of 101 Bart goth street New York City was arrested this week by State Policeman Samuel T Metcalf
The ZR-3, German built sister ship to the navy airship ZR-1, is expected to leave Friedrichshafen in November for a trans Atlantic voyage to Lakehurst. A station ship will monitor the crossing while Weather Bureau and other agencies provide meteorological data. The route runs via southern France, the Azores, Bermuda, and Newfoundland, covering about 4800 nautical miles.
A Landsmith Furniture Co truck driven by Frank Ausfin wrecked on Bethel Road when the steering gear broke while turning Grassy Plain street. The vehicle rolled over twice, pinning the driver under the wreckage. there were minor injuries and damage to the truck and contents.
The Rev. William H. Allen of Danbury Church of Christ returned from Boston where he attended the New England convention of churches of Christ. He was re elected president of the New England Christian Missionary Society, whose convention was held alongside the Churches of Christ gathering.
RIDGEFIELD Sept 10 The Telegram reports five young priests of the Fathers of the Holy Ghost will depart for Africa this Sunday at 4 PM from the novitiate lawn. A grand farewell service will bring Catholic attendees from across the state to witness open benediction on the terraces with sermons from young novitiates. The departing group includes Fathers Patrick Mc Carthy Harton Harris Thessne and Totorowski, ordained about a year, after study at the Lewis novitiate.
Special to the Telegram notes the fire department postponed its quarterly meeting due to insufficient members. The union department’s annual meeting is planned for December, with all business from last night to be addressed at the winter session.
Madrid Sept. 1. The royal directorate of Spain opened its first session at the Royal Palace. King Alfonso presided with General Primo Rivera as president of the directorate and his generals present. The meeting offered no details but announced a campaign against profiteering in essential goods. The government warned some price increases may occur due to circumstances while promising strict action and possible tax hikes and frontier relaxation for certain foreign goods. After the session, the king and Primo Rivera allowed photos and cabinet members posed in a group. photographers were shown interiors of the Royal Palace and its relics.
Senator Borah of Idaho conferred with President Coolidge at the White House in Washington on September 24. They discussed western wheat prices and possible legislation, following Borah’s recent trip to the wheat states. He urged voters to give Coolidge a fair chance for a second presidential term.
The sewer committee of The Caays men Downer awarded contracts for the Gliman and Dewey free sewers to Beechmont and Church wrecks by Leverty and Hurley. An unused meeting considered bidders with awards likely at a later date.
In Westport on September 19 a significant real estate record was filed at the Town Clerk’s office. Misses Elke mabeth Blovise and Barchet v Thomas sold land and buildings on Compa road to David Prec tor with restrictions, the property fetching $22,000.
Fire at Compo Millis Beach home owned by Mrs. AA Raymond of Buffalo and occupied by Mrs. Theodore Gardner of New York City started from a stove left burning. High winds fed the blaze, destroying the kitchen. neighbors formed a lucket and volunteers aided firemen who arrived late due to distant access. Fred Fenno used a single extinguisher to save the settlement. Telephone trouble hindered the response.
Work has begun on a new office building to be erected by Bridges port Gag Light company on the southwest corner of Mall and Gilbert streets. The Hewlett Company is awarded the general contract with plans for a granite façade terra cotta trim and rich interior woodwork. A separate project is planned at John and Main streets for Davis and Hawley Jewelers.
New Bay reports the Republican draft of Lieutenant Governor Hiram Bingham of New Haven as gubernatorial timber. Colonel Isaac M Ulmann, though absent, first recognized Bingham’s political potential and suggested a delegate to the Republican convention in Chicago where he achieved strong support. The piece notes irony in Ulmann’s role and Climan’s failure to attend the launching meeting.
The Postoffice Department asked the Civil Service Commission to hold an examination for a vacant Dartford postmaster's job. The exam will be on November 20 or 21. Vested politics noted as Congressman Fenn secured Harry Taylor, acting postmaster, to gain advantage before the test.
The Chamber of Commerce will pick a new secretary by month’s end from among 60 applicants. Secretary Seward B Price resigns Oct 1 for a month’s vacation. John Alvelli and Robert J Crosby are among named candidates. Executive committees continue narrowing the field after yesterday’s session.
Five offenders faced the court in Greenwich for open mufflers on the Boston Post road. Judge Mead fined Louis Veriscont twenty five dollars and costs for a muffler violation.Tilmanpls of Perth Amboy, Morris B. von of Sex Haven and Amelio ra of Mianus were fined similar amounts for the same offense.
Special to Jifie Yorum reports the Connecticut Mayor Association plans a Danbury gathering on Wednesday October 3 with arrangements for minor entertainment. The organizing committee includes Mayor Tomer Willow ex Mayors Willem Olbert Anthon Sunderland and Judge Jonah Tonard. Morning events include a city visit and luncheon at Hotel Green followed by an afternoon tour of the Danbury Fairgrounds.
T. F. Rutledge Beale, pastor of Park Street Congregational Church, will address the Kiwanis club this evening. His topic will be Our Constitution in observance of Constitution Week, with Beale described as a speaker of note who promised valuable remarks for attendees.
Mrs. Ade D. Pagan of Danbury faces criticism after primaries as party members lament over her role and reject further women or policy-driven candidates. Attendees claim she has done her work, but some insist the party should focus on household duties over women or policy.
One man died and sixteen sailors were injured when the U S destroyer McFarland was struck by a battleship during maneuvers near the Cape Cod canal. Seaman Spencer William Brows of North Carolina was drowned as oil tanks exploded in the bow impact. The McFarland reached Charlestown Navy Yard, convoyed by destroyer Sturtevant. others received on-site treatment and hospital transfer.
Three men Rudolph LorI of Grand Street Risdon Thomas McLaughlin of West Street New York and Rocco Lunn were sentenced to jail terms in Bridgeport Superior Court after pleading guilty to the May 3 hold up of the World Wood Wattle house inn in Greenwich during which the proprietors were assaulted and a diamond necklace and bracelet stolen. The robbers were arrested after the telephone was cut and the intruders warned guests to surrender funds.
FAIMPIULD September reports record school registrations surpassing last year with total attendance at Pale Field High School hitting 1,517, 340 above prior. Other schools show varied enrollments from Sherman 90 to Vidland Hall 509 and Jefferson 0? to Bancroft 68, indicating wide district uptake.
Special to the Telegrams Fred Banks won the prize for the oldest newspaper at the Greenfield Hill Grange gathering. He owned a paper from 1809, Elva Banks claimed a magazine from 1848 in the same class. The next meeting is Tuesday night October 7 with a Brothers Night surprise program.
Fairfield Sept 10 Special to The Telegram John H Perry of Southport rebuts a letter to Rev Beeman stating he is not a candidate for the Town school committee. Perry claims the letter should have removed his name from the ballot and notes confusion over substitutions and telegram delays from Greenville Junction.
News of a conference between pressmen leaders and newspaper owners emerged in definite form as a meeting was set for tomorrow. The strike began just after midnight yesterday with sporadic output from major dailies and smaller papers.
Aisalorence Dunnigan of Westport and Relph Lane of Southport wed at the Church of the Assumption on Filverside avenue. Louis Lane served as best man and Miss Mary Dunnizan as bridesmaid. They will reside in Westport for the winter before moving to New Canaan next year for Mr Lane’s employment.
Mulson L. Stowe and Nurhan Stowe, Milford brothers, were elected to leadership roles at the 53rd annual 14th Connecticut Volunteers reunion held at the First Congregational Church in New Britain. Stowe was named president for the coming year, Nurhan Stowe named assistant chaplain. the group plans the 60th reunion in Milford. Separately, Milford faces a water alert as Salford area supplies dip, water from West Haven to be curtailed. Milford upper reservoirs nearly empty and lower ones unlikely to meet demand. residents urged to conserve or face daily shutdowns. Signed Milford Water Company.
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