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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1923
Page
4
William Chew, former assistant city treasurer, announced yesterday he will not be a candidate for mayor. He thanked supporters and said he could not accept the nomination, calling the backing for his candidacy an encouragement but stating he would not run.
Lucas & Son dealer plans a noon meeting to reveal a supposed secret of machinery. The scene centers on a humorous prank promising to tell his brother Kiwantans about putting bag monkey glands into machinery.
A fragment notes plans for a Kiwanis Lilies Night event in Stracfield, mentioning informal arrangements and preliminary dam construction ideas. The text is garbled and portions remain unreadable, but it hints at local civic or fundraising activity linked to a community gathering.
A town Republican committee plans to name primaries next week with a city convention scheduled for October 15 at the Suerte venue. The session will address business congestion and is expected to adjourn the following night.
The 11th annual convention of the National Exchange Clubs opens in Nashville Tennessee with results of recent votes announced during the gathering. Members from J Springfield Illinois and Mags discuss agenda items and future plans as the event proceeds.
A wagon horse spooked by a ash wagon caused pedestrians to flee as horses bolted near Main Street. The animals crashed into a telegraph pole, injuring no one seriously though several pedestrians were knocked to the curb. Weathered witnesses described the event as chaotic as bystanders moved to clear the area.
The Yale Military Corps appoints Major A. V. Arnold as commandant after graduating West Point in 1912 and transferring from Fort Sill. He succeeds Major Hoyle who previously commanded Yale Reserve units at Nevers and Leavenworth.
The manager of the Emyptio theatre, linked with BR. FL Kebh enterprisee for 35 years, died today. He held a Bid degree Mason title.
Woonsocket group announcements say the Woonsocket Masons and the Knights of Columbus will hold a joint social session on October 23. The event is to be held in Woonsocket with details issued by both organizations.
A brother probes a deathbed tale alleging severe flogging of Willan Fitter before his death in Fordham hospital. He claims the incident occurred months earlier in Florida with involvement by a Chattanooga fire department official. The report notes the family dispute and ongoing inquiries.
The annual meeting of the Connecticut Association of Real Estate Boards held in Merford elected officers. Alvin Hancock was chosen president, G. Abbott of Stamford became vice president, TH. M. Booth of New Haven secretary, and Charles E. Curtis of Norwalk treasurer. Brown and Curtis were re-elected.
Bridgeport Junior Chamber of Commerce schedules a general meeting for members on October 18. Directors outlined the program and anticipated activities for the month with social affairs not featuring large gatherings.
Rev G Herbert Ekins formerly associated with the Anti Saloon League of Connecticut was released from his league duties as part of a plan to reduce the state's workforce. Dr Ernest V. Claypool of Hartford says Ekins did not resign but was moved to limit league operations while maintaining a pastorate. He notes budget concerns and forecasts continued dry conditions outside the Naugatuck Valley, with debate over prohibition references and misquotations surrounding Ekinsʼ statements.
Voters must submit applications by October 10 as the Board of Selection and the local clerk conduct checks between Wednesday and October. The deadline is 1 p.m. on October 10, after which a check-up will be made and the mail sent to printers for the upcoming election materials. Democratic women of the Ninth are already canvassing.
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