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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 1923

Page

2

Grand Dragon of Klan Arrested on Riot Charge

Oklahoma City dispatch reports the arrest of x. C. Jewett, grand dragon of the Oklahoma realm of the Ku Klux Klan, on riot charges. The information, filed by County Attorney I. K. Wright, cites flogging of F. F. Merriman and notes testimony by Dr. A. A. Maupin. Bond set at $1,000. court proceedings tied to Klansman activities and a blocked legislature meeting.

Oklahoma City Associated Presa X. C. Jewett Oklaahoma Ku Klux Klan F. F. Merriman I.K Wright Jewett Ister A. A. Maupin Jewett Merriman Maupin Stand Dragon Tam Paris Merrilan Tulse Shawnes Dus Hd Walton

Funeral services of Robert Fitzroy attended by many

Attended by scores of friends and relatives the funeral of Robert Fitzroy Republican chieftain of the Ninth District who died Tuesday following months of illness. Services were conducted at St Paul’s Episcopal Church by Rev George M Geixel. The funeral was in Lakeview cemetery with delegations from several organizations of which Fitzroy was a member. Many flowers were offered.

Robert Fitz- Troy Ninth District Ilness Wis Eld Hia Bdau Avenue George M. Geixel Paatur Paul's

Too Busy at Golf to Support Wife in Court

Yonkers New York September 21 Michael Roholy twenty four appeared before Judge Boote charged with failure to support his wife. He claimed he was too busy playing golf to earn money though he hoped to win championships on the links for fame and fortune. The judge set the case for Sunday hearing and Rohaly was ordered to pay money.

Yonkers N. T Michael Roholy Boote Cam Rohaly

International 10 Run Presses Of New York Papers

The New York Newspaper Publishers Association and the International Printing Pressmen and Assistants Union signed an agreement to have the national union run the presses of metropolitan dailies while the local union remains on strike. Some strikers returned to work, but many would not while demands for restoration of prior working conditions are unmet. The advertising space shortage is harming business, with stores and bonds offerings delayed and department stores printing circulars for direct distribution.

New York Suplihers’ Association International Printing Presamen S and Assistants Union Totternational Union Tocal Union Ita Berry International Union David Simons Owever Commerce Cone Patent Four Way Wall Street Ta Pker Cluents Bernard F. Glubel Gimbel Frothe. A, Inc Sieyink Jrapelu W. Bonwit Teller and

Cort Divorce Case To Be Heard During Week

Contested divorce proceedings are set for next week involving Maude Feit Cort of Nean and Darien, with John Edyerd Cork listed among parties. The prior session saw requests for a decree, while desertion allegations and associated witnesses were noted by Judge Laie Welfe.

Cort John Edyerd Cork Darien Maude Feit

Unclear Foot Ball Tickets Notice At Local Office

Fragmentary OCR notes describe football tickets for Laadie and Vale fan season items. Mentions a signing at a local office on 140 Mb talle streets and tickets priced at 8.0 dollars. Names Allan and Detber Roadway appear in garbled form with unspecified holder entitlements.

Laadie Guster Hoday Vale Uclock Jost Buleishans Company Uckers Tor

Macdonald Plans Widening of Post Road for 9 Feet Each Side

Highway Commissioner Joan A Macdonald proposes widening the Post Road in Connecticut by nine feet on both sides to double its width from the current 18 feet. The plan includes an auxiliary route linking Stratford Bridgeport and Fairfield to ease congestion and keep trucks off the center carriageway while reconstruction occurs. Construction to start with nine-foot strips this fall, enabling phased traffic flow as the center road is rebuilt.

Joan AL Macannald Connecticut Golurion Te & Previei Stratford Bridgeport Fairfield Strateford Bridgenort Barnuma Avenue Buston AvenUs Boston Avenue North Avenue Graamert Istelds Prattie Diwan Bennett Icormeniastoner Bennett Macdonald Fairfield County Auch Wil Follee Roni

Broadway Crowds Scrambled After Building Collapse

Dense lunchtime crowds on Broadway near Fort Street were stunned when a six story cornice toppled onto the sidewalk. A Civilian Army engineer, Logan PRUps, was killed and another man, Sax Grossman, was injured. The 26 pound fragment smashed into pedestrians as crowds rushed for cover.

New Fork Gorklandt Street Cornlee Logan Prups Hey Shore Sax Grossman Brooklyn

Autumn Equinox Brings Rain to Halt Drought

Autumn equinox arrives as daylight saving ends and the sun crosses the equator. A recent rain storm eases drought fears in Bridgeport with 0.75 inches by last night. officials warn more rain could relieve shortages, while forecasts call for colder weather and continued dry spells ahead.

Bridgeport Gordius Samuel P. Senior Bridgeport. Hydraulic Co Senior Bridgeport St! VE W.W. J. Melia Clese

Arson Case From Foster Fire Set For Tuesday Court

A distorted July filing shows Berna of this city charged under Gominien law with an attempted arson to destroy Judge Cary Woster’s home in edgy Nora peente. The case, assigned to the Grimina Suyer, is slated for Tuesday morning with Stites Attorney from mer S$. Cummings. Earlier, Fernando Landatt and Stephen Polath faced adjournment after killings of their father-in-law and wife respectively, with judge Arthur F. Bilis setting adjourned time until four o’clock Tuesday.

Berna Gominien Law Argon Cary Woster Nora Peente Arthur F. Bilis Tas Bernis Wren Uy Shevdiyy

Chamber Calls Duryea for Second Interview

Duryea rises as top candidate after first round, with New York origin. Chambers of Commerce consider him highly qualified for the position, inviting a second interview and organizing small-scale office moves on Brom Street.

Chamber Duryea Lads Leity MJ. Doryen New Yori John Asher of Kivery Sowared Lh. Price Puryrunaa Grego State Chamber of, “Commerce Brom Street

Unidentified Body Found At Stamford Hall

An unidentified man about 28 was found behind the Stamford Hall sanatorium. The body showed creasing and a powder packet and vial were found nearby. authorities will conduct a postmortem and issue a death report.

Stamford Stanford Asnie Hiv

Naval inquiry grills crew over Honda wreck affair

At the San Diego naval court of inquiry the four men in charge of a Yardo compass at Point Arguello faced grilling over their roles in the disaster off Honda. Witness Lieut Commander Ashley described log and radio bearing records while defense counsel pressed the point that signals from the radio station and compass readings were ignored before the wreck near San Miguel Island.

San Diego Cal Associated Press Alon Naval Court of Inquiry Honda Qalit Ravel Edward H. Watson Stapler Riverside Drive New York Point Augueljo San Miguel Island Ashley Seventh Naval District Point Arguello Point Arguella Constown U. SS

Mill River country club formed in Weatogue area

A meeting last night established the Mill River country club to replace the Weatogue club of Stratford. Members voted to dissolve remaining affairs of the old club and pursue incorporation, with favorable terms reported for purchasing the club property for a small per-member investment. Founders listed include Vonarch, Clark P. Bane iti, Frank lH. o I PR, Tracey, A Brennan, Lester B. Mach, and others.

Weatogue Country Club Stratford Mill River Country Club Piha Weatogue Rogally Cltth Roman Teo Millover County Club Ara Vonarch Clark P. Bane Frank Teambull John Motis Brawlean Dre OW de Ay Je Joel Y O'Hara Pranic 1 Doxerick Mhirles W. A Coulter H. Rasenhatm Pinrence BE Caulkna Dtu Lo Tamlinson Sith Elarris Hesaabar Fins James

Radio Courses for Bridgeport Teens Broadcast Series

The Bridgeport Thigh school hosts radio amateur course series as General Electrig extends broadcasting. Topics include tube selection and radio facts, with Wires and other details amplified for listeners.

Bridgeport General Electrig Bridgeport Sunday Post

Ward Charged With Blackmail Plot In Father's Case

A Hartford CT report details a Connecticut liquor enforcement debate. Judge Creedon criticizes Chief Wheeler’s push for uniform court enforcement while praising Wheeler’s efforts to curb rum trade. The piece notes varying fines and jail rates across cities and discusses discretion in sentencing.

Supreme Court Germinal Courts Pu Ipo Cret Haartford Wilton Srevreut Hqueraw Creed Consenticut Comreon Pinas Jude Conarderie Wheeler Creedon

Affidavit Exhibits Ward Defense in Murder Trial

In New York Sept 21 special to Telegram the state offered an exhibit by Walter S Ward in the murder trial alleging Ward’s role in a blackmail plot against his father George S Ward. The sheet of longhand notes names “Rosy” and “Rope” as conspirators and suggests extortion targeting Walker Ward. Campbell sought to keep the affidavit out, but the state read it aloud revealing Walter Ward’s possible complicity.

New York Walter.s. Ward Clarence M. Peters Father Ward Charney Rosa Jack Roger George S Ward Shienece White Plains Pete Kensico Chappaqua James J. Cunningham Bleakley West Plains Ross Rost Mioney Juation Mills Walter Ward Blackmall

Norwalk Couple From Yokohama Arrive Today

Norwalk residents Mr and Mrs Clayton Maher Bell are expected today from Yokohama aboard the Lamorrow as guests of Howard and Bell at 13 Aref Street. Their voyage follows the anniversary of the Yokobanis disaster with other travelers en route from Seattle aboard the Pre dent Jetteraon.

Norwalk Clayton Mahe Bell Yokobanis Lamorrow Oy Taoward Ell Aref Street Mr. Helyee Stalthasnis Seuittin Huerres Yokox Touln Theos Orient

Funeral services and political notes shadow local news

Local brief items report funeral services for Robert FitzHoy and updates on road widening plans by Highway Commissioner Macdonald affecting Peat Road through Stratford Bridgeport and Fairfield. Other items note manslaughter convictions in the Morehouse case, upcoming criminal term, building interests, student protests, railroad price changes, rainfall forecasts, daylight time change, and political shifting within Sixth District Democrats.

Robert FitzHoy iNue Macdonald Stratford Bridgeport Fairfield Tandali Peliath Sion Criminal Superior Court Roger Morehoune Erdiey Malin Johnaun Exchenke Gurl Foster Springfeld Fale Wheeler

Zain Contest Ends at Noon Today

The Zain contest ends at noon with prize details to be announced. Ten weeks of publishing activity conclude as winners redeem prizes and additional awards are clarified for use as heady prizes for Cracker fountain pens.

Senator Johnson Letter Stolen Turns Up in Newsrooms

San Francisco Call Post reports confidential letter by United States Senator Hirem W. Johnson to C. K. McClatchy of the California Bee was stolen from Albert E Boynton's private files by George C. Hardwick. Hardwick claims personal revenge, not harm to Johnson. Copies reached Governor Richardson and Andrew P. Lawrence. Journal success followed.

San Francisco San Francisco Call-Post United States Hirem W. Johnson C. KK. McClatchy California Bee Albert E Boynton Republican Stat Central Committee George C. Hardwick F. Richardson Andrew P. Lawrence San Franciao Journal Call-Post Hardwick Berkeley Boynton Johnson Senate Johnson Mr. McClatchy Alswee. lv Senator Jobs Som Washington, D.C Nreas Gether

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