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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1923
Page
8
Clarence Winton, unopposed Republican town clerk, plans renomination with district backing. Democrats push Joseph Weller in the Eighth District, while Miss Josephine Keily may not run again. Alderman Thomas J. Buckley seeks Democratic nomination for the berth.
Oklahoma City Sept 27 John Plesner an engineer on a Chicago Rock Island Pacific freight train was killed and several persons were injured when the freight collided with a passenger train bound for Dallas near Concho Oklahoma early today authorities reported the wreck scene was described as serious with investigators dispatched to determine cause and responsibility etc
An old advertisement touts Marmola Prescription Tablets as a simple fat loss method, claiming dramatic results without exercise or dieting. It asserts widespread availability through druggists and offers a one dollar price for relief, with a mailing option to Marmola Co.
Counsel in the case of Charley ionnva May 4, Richards Beil v. al heard in Superior Court yesterday before Judge Frank D. Haines have agreed to file briefs. Hong, proprietor of a Walnut Beach Chinese restaurant, seeks 3000 dollars from the defendant alleging he secured a lease on Bell block on June 8, 1920, and furniture belonging to him was removed without permission before lease expiration.
Four candidates seek the Republican aldermanic nomination in the eighth district with a caucus planned for October 8. Henry Koehler Michael Tord Joseph Jackmoske and George Setsam contend, with Koehler and Setsam seen as front runners. An additional district faces a possible contest as Fred Harrison backs the organization and William Bull is linked to the Voters’ League. David W. Price, district chairman, announces the caucus date. John L. Lyon indicates the fourth district caucus may be set next week.
Jerome Patrick, 40, a New York actor whose last appearance was the leading man role with Alice, is identified in a report noting his struggle with nervous disorders. The item reflects a brief obituary style notice with sparse biographical detail.
The Board of Fire Commissioners approved a 70 foot drill tower costing about 4750 dollars to be built on city land beside the Maplewood fire house. Plans call for a five story steel tower with wooden flooring and internal stairs to train firefighters in ladder and rescue drills. Applications received from James Mansfield and Patrick Coleman for department membership. Five new helmets to replace those destroyed in an April collision involving No. 1 Chemical. Widows pensions applied for by Mrs. Mary Atherton, Mrs. Agnes Anderson, and Mrs. Eva Barnes.
Board of Education members defend adding space for manual training and practical arts in Warren Harding High School at a Civic Affairs meeting in Stratford Bridgeport. Proponents and opponents to the vocational plan will present arguments as public interest grows. The district plans to allot 22.6 percent of instructional area to manual training. Previous Civic Affairs talks showed disagreement between Fred J. Trinder and Dr. Alfred C. Fones.
Seven cases listed for the trial docket at the Superior Court short calendar before Judge Frank D. Haines. Uncontested divorces include Marjorie Habbitt versus Arland Babbit, Margaret Perry versus Paul Perry, Lulu Mazzacane versus Pasquale Mazzacane, Fred McDougal versus Ruth McDougall, Nadeszda Sivdatli Sivdali versus George Sivdali, Katherine Lee versus Arthur Lee, and Wesley Russell versus Annie Russell.
Democratic leaders file manda musica proceeding to force Governor General Wood to reveal vouchers and details of Million Peso Independence Fund spending. Charges allege misappropriation by Manuel Quezon and other Independence movement leaders. Wood to consider unless specific charges are made. Dorothy quip ends column.
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