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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1923

Page

8

Evening Courses for Engineers to Open Monday

The Evening Engineering Institute at Northeastern University Bridgeport opens Monday offering condensed classes for engineers and shop workers. Courses include geometry algebra physics mathematics electrical engineering drafting machine design and factory administration to upgrade skills for production supervisors foremen and mechanics.

Engimerang Institute Northeastern University Bridgeport Y Woa Algeby

Ku Klux Klan to Hold Meetings in Several Cities

A Sept 28 report notes a Ku Klux Klan meeting in Bridgeport next Thursday led by an unnamed speaker who spoke tonight at a Punchinello address. The movement plans gatherings across Providence Rhode Island Stamford Wallingford and other locations with a new Stamford head to be elected soon and supporters optimistic about influence in Fairfield County.

Slampord Ku Klux Klan Bridgepart Rippowan Atterrdea Providence Rhode Island Seymour Conn Daven Stamford Wallingford and Shew Haven

League debate denounces coercion by stronger states

GENEVA Sept 28 AP A world forum debate in the League of Nations assembly condemned stronger states coercing weaker ones and urged peaceful methods to harmonize national differences. Italy faced sharp criticism as Britain reproached the league for neglecting to protect communities against tyranny. resolution calls to end slavery gain momentum with investigations planned across regions and calls for action in all forms.

Genesa Associated Press Assembly of the League of Nations Council of the League League Italy Geneva Signo Salindia Gilbert Wutay Great Britain League For Ethiopia League of Nations

Case of Bridgeport Motorist Is Nolled

Willam J Heenin of Bridgeport arrested by State Policeman Leo Carroll for operating a motor with improper lights. Case nolled on payment of fines after appearance before Justice in the Town Hall.

Willam J Heenin Trideport Leo Carroll Reigh

Governors Meet With President Oct 20

Madison Sept 28 Governors will confer with President Coolidge in Washington on October 20 Miles Riley secretary of the Governors conference announced here today The County Commissioners will meet next week to decide refunds for liquor license fees paid by care owners, which become inoperative under the prohibition law.

Madison President Coolidge Washington Miles Riley

Administrator of Webster estate sues three heirs

Two actions filed in Superior Court by Henry Le of Ridgeport administrator of the estate of the late Margaret Webster name defendants Harry Webster and Lillian M Webster Willard grandchildren of the deceased. The suit claims two mofages were conveyed before her death and seeks to cancel the deed and deem the mortgage as estate property with damages sought.

Henry le Ridgeport Margaret Webster Har Webster Lillian M Webster Willard Websta Martha M Webste Hogard Webster Karl and Tarl Webster Joseph Giovanne Lucia Kossuth Sleet Berkshire Avenue Harry and War Webster Ms Websters Taluan M Webster Wilard Willam Goldie Finlay Moningside Drive Hawley Avenas Morgage 18

Youth Held For Throwing Stones At Trolley Barn

Frank Tisso, 16, employed at Congress Streetcar barns of the Connecticut company, was arrested after allegedly throwing stones and breaking windows at trolley barns. A 15-year-old miner had earlier set fire to a trolley car and caused disturbances by stone throwing on multiple nights. Police reportedly caught Tisso after he hurled a stone and struck a window on the night watch.

Frank Tisso Congress Connecticut Company Cat Barhs Tolleys Tissa

Stolen car pursues Lyric Theatre incident on Lumber Street

Tranus Gushaver of 897 Madison Avenue reported to the Detective Bureau last night that two men broke into his automobile parked on Lumber Street while he attended the Lyric Theatre. The theft was reported as he returned from the show. Police are investigating the incident and reviewing nearby surveillance.

Tranus Gushaver Madison Avenue Lumber Street Lyric Theatre

Monroe Coroner to rule in bus wreck death at Monroe

Coroner John J Phelan will issue a ruling next week on the fatal Monroe bus crash. Steve Hudoch, 15, died as a passenger in the wreck. Four other passengers were injured in the incident near Monroe.

John J Phelan Monroe Steve Hudoch

Teachers Club Clambake At Mortar Rock

About 40 members of the Bridge x it School Men's Club, teachers and principals from city schools, journeyed to Samp Mopia Rock for the annual outing and clambake. Athletic sports, singing, and a volleyball game followed a well prepared clambake, with initiation of new members providing lighthearted fun.

Bridgex Samp Mopia Hugh Preme John W. Young Saundes Witham Faun Prederick Parsons Ksing Perkins

Republicans elect delegates to city convention

Delegates to the city convention were chosen at a meeting of the Sixth District Republican club the Independent Sixth District Republican club and the Women's Republican club of the Sixth district held last night at Madison avenue and Charles street. Delegates chosen were John F Hitepatrick James F Clark and Katherine M Risley. A candidate for alderman will be chosen at a meeting next Tuesday.

Wee Republican Club, Inc Sixth District Republican Club Madisons Avenue Charlea Street John F Hitepatrick Tames F Clark Katherine M Risley

Dr Vavro Srobar to Speak Here Tomorrow

Dr Vavro Srobar, first secretary of the Interior of Slovakia, will address Slovak citizens in the city tomorrow at Beokol Hall. He met President Coolidge at the White House and now tours the United States delivering lectures to Slovak gatherings. A banquet at the Stratfield hotel will follow, with many Bridgeport residents invited.

Czecho-Slovakia Tomorow 7 Srobar Stovana Beokol Hall Sicba President Coolidge White House Vutons Stratfield Hotel Manz Affai

Record Number of Prisoners in Fairfield County Jails

Figures for Sheriff Simeon Pease show the county jail population up 38 percent from a year ago as liquor law violators and auto law violators rise. He cites Chief Wheeler’s move to state enforcement and notes Fairfield County jails in Danbury and Danbury city hold 118 inmates today, vs 78 last year.

Simeon Pease Vhe Tstice George W Wheele Pease Tairfield Danbury Wala

Saint Michaelmas Day Observances Across Churches

Today marks St Michael the Archangel day with various religious groups planning to observe the patron saint's anniversary, though not accompanied by major church festivities. The observances reflect local church schedules and devotional practices.

Michael the Archangel

Executors of Sanford Estate Named Defendants in Suit

The executors Thomas A Scott and Henr W Pendleton of New London defend a Superior court action brought by Lua W Chapman of New York claiming damages of $159 006. The complaint alleges the deceased failed to carry out an agreement to convey part of poverty to the plaintiff.

Thomas A Scott Henr W Pendleton New London Saward Sanford Mairfield Lua W .Chapman New York

ZR-1 Starts On Trip To St Louis Sunday

New York reports the giant navy dirigible ZR-1 will depart Lakehurst New Jersey at 8 a m Sunday for a nonstop 600 mile flight to St Louis Missouri. The airship aims to set a longer distance record and will circle over the St Louis field for an hour Monday before returning to Lakehurst Tuesday setting a new aeronautical milestone.

New York Naval Air Station Lakehurst St Louis Oaffictala Nf Aeronautical

Divorce granted Fairfield woman desertion charged

Tudga Frank D Halines yesterday granted one divorce and reserved decision in another action until affidavits are produced by the plaintiff. Nadeaz da Mianovich Sivdali of Fairfield was granted a divorce from George Sivdali of parts unknown. The husband is said to have sold a barber shop owned by his wife for 800 dollars after which he left for New York with another woman. Katherine Lee of 261 Capitol avenue said that Arthur Ward Lee deserted her in New York. They were married June 2, 1900. Decision was reserved.

Tudga Frank D Halines Apri Nadeazda Mianovich Sivdali Fairfe George Sivdali New York Katherine Lee Capitol Avenue Arthur ‘Ward Lee Newlark N New

Mass man arrested on reckless driving charge

Ben Aflen of 1137 Great Plaines Avenue Dedham Maas was arrested yesterday afternoon by Officer P J O Reilly charged with reckless driving. He was released on bail of $100.

Ben Aflen Great Plaine Avenues Dedhar Maas Officr P J O'Reilly Moss

Japanese Students to Study China and China Problems

The Japanese Department of Education will send fifty students and several professors to travel in China to study Chinese problems. The plan includes granting the same privilege to women students next year and aims for equal numbers of Chinese and Japanese participants.

Japana Department of Education Chia Japan Gisu Uyie Anj New York Times

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