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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 1923

Page

9

Macdonald Plans 36 Ft Post Road Highway Proposal

Commissioner Macdonald endorses a 36 foot wide post road highway with a flat concrete foundation to reduce truck center travel, estimating a year by year expenditure of about 1 million dollars. The double highway plan is deemed most practical and cheaper long term among three options including a separate truck highway and a parallel two-lane road. bypass routes and by-passes are to be developed with town cooperation to minimize center congestion.

Com- Missioner Macdonald Jim Bennett Connecticut Commission Macdonald Convincra I Macdomalu

Grand Dragon of Klan Arrested Amid Tulsa County Indictments

Indictments filed by a Wagoner County grand jury name six Tulsa County residents in the dogging case of farmer Ben Wagner. In Potawatomi County, three men are jailed in a flogging case linked to L. C. Sowers. A joint military-county court of inquiry vows to run until the area is declared cleaned up. Three courts have been formed in Oklahoma City to handle the growing military tribunal workload.

Arend Tulsa C County Waronver County Grand Jury Ben Wagner Wagoner County Amber Pottiwatomie Coy L. C Pottawatomie County Okahoma City Tesamon

Ward party to blackmail plot reflected in trial testimony

The trial reveals a blackmail scheme involving Ward and alleged conspirators linked to threats against Ward's son. Witnesses describe letters and calls arranged to expose or ruin the Ward family, with testimony touching on Peters shooting, Ward's residence in Rye and related court proceedings.

Lewis Rogers George 5 Ward Breechester County Lowry George George &. Ward George S. Ward Wagner O'Neill Loredrain Werner Peters Rye

Graham Freed of Intoxication Charge by Court

A not guilty verdict was entered in the case of Charles Graham of 251 Main Street Stratford who was arrested Wednesday for driving under the influence. The automobile crashed on Stratford Avenue near Connecticut. Michael Smyth of Barnum Avenue was fined 50 dollars and costs after pleading guilty to smashing windows at Union Restaurant and hurling a cash register. The proprietor of the restaurant was discharged. Mrs. Samuel Lev of 1730 Main Street faced charges in City Court. Lynch and Patrick Lynch of 16 and 147 Main Street were discharged. other details include violations of lower laws and drunkenness charges.

Charles Graham Main Street Stratford Wadamoto Connecticut Stratford Avenue Airs Avenue John McQuaig 4 Field Union Wale Street Michael Smyth Barnum Avenue Ewing Tretorn James Lynch Samuel Lev Lynch Patrick Lynch

International 10 Run N Y presses advertising loss

The piece notes how newspapers end advertising in the world and how retail stores feel the impact as events abroad and in the country are less reported. W Street banker says investment bankers relied on newspaper ads before the strike and now recognize newspapers' invaluable service for financing bonds and client expectations.

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Swindle at Le Qaterday Pool Room Probed

A reported swindle targets a pool room proprietor on Spruce Street. The man, claiming deputy collector authority, demanded 17.50 dollars claiming it was a per mission fee to secure pool tables for the coming year. Investigators seek to identify the con and victim.

le Qaterday Spruce Street

Pastor Scores Judge Creedon in Hartford Laws Debate

A dated critique argues that lax enforcement of Sunday laws in Hartford shores up bootleggers and distillers. It contends Judge Creedon treats offenders individually, favors leniency, and prompts rising crime by suspending sentences for first offenders. The piece contrasts harsher judges with those applying mercy.

Hartford Creedon Leo Wa Ted Olhers

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