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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1925

Page

4

Opposition to State Bureau of Identification Bill

Telegram staff reporter notes opposition from Thomas Robinson of New Jave against a proposed state police bill to establish a central State Bureau of Identification. Critics fear cost and privacy, while Robert Sengle of the State Police argues the bureau would aid criminal detection through records, fingerprints, photographs, and measurements of arrestees and convicts.

Bartford Aprilstein Corporation Conner Thomas Th. Robinson New Jave Stace Botice Robinson Robert Ll. Sengle State Police Department Wit Ie Bureau Agencie Senglse

Auto Thieves Take Two Cars In Bridgeport

Two automobiles were stolen in Bridgeport last night. Dr. J. W. Gerber reported his car was taken from in front of the Fork Avenue Temple. Dominick De Genova complained his car was stolen from Congress Street between Main Street and Housatonic Avenue.

Bridgeport J. W. Gerber Washington Avenue Fork Avenue Temple Dominick DeGenova Madison Avenue Congress Street Main Atrest Housatonic Avenue

Bridgeport Sold to New Concern on 100 Percent Basis

Atlantic Surgical Cotton Company of New York announces plans to take over the Whiting Manufacturing plant on Bishop Avenue Bridgeport to establish a new Bridgeport operation. The letter credits local Chamber of Commerce help and cites housing recreation transportation and civic pride as factors in locating here. They expect 50 to 75 initial workers rising to about 200 as expansion proceeds with possession set for April 15th.

Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce Atlantia Surgical Cotton Company of New York Wicking Manufacturing Company Bishop Avenue Chamber of Commerce Wlard Big Pained Arts Bridgeport Whiting Manufacturing Company Imust Mator New York City Farmer Whiting Philadelphia Chicago San Francisco Charles U. Bay

Husband and wife elopement leads to arrest in Fairfield

Larry Scott of 2 Jang Island City and Filla Vrey of 1710 First Avenue New York City are jailed on $1000 bonds after Elizabeth Scott and Leopold Frey filed complaints. Police report they were found in Fairfield area living together amid alleged elopement. Deputy Hall and officers say the case goes to trial next week.

Pairfield Aunl Larry Scott Jang Islang City Abs Filla Vrey First Avenue New York City Scott Elizabeth Frey Leopold Wairfield Fairfield

Greenfield Hill Church Nears Redecoration Progress

Greenfield Hill Church plans a near completion of redecorating during Holy Week as part of a yearlong effort to restore the church to its original architectural character. A budget meeting is scheduled for 26 o'clock.

Greenefield Hig Greenfield Congregational Oelock Pa der

Dawes 10 Honored Kin Who Aided Revere Ride

Lexington Mass April report honors Vice President Dawes and recounts his ancestor William Dawes Jr part in Revere ride. It notes Dawes and Revere rode midnight warnings, Dawes’ longer 16 mile route, capture of Revere, then joined with Prescott to rouse farmers. Dawes, 30, former Whig rider, faced British pursuit but escaped.

Lexington Mass Charles G. Dawes William Dawes, Jr William Dawes Wosten Old North Church Paul Revere Charlestown Boston Dawes Nevore Middlesex Village Revere Somerville Medford Arlington Roxburyressing Brookline Village Clark Horse Samuel Adams John Hancock Prescott Concord Joseph Warren Roxbury Rawes Concord Bridge Lexington Green

Funeral for Patrick M Gee Prominent coal dealer

Funeral held from his home at 248 Main Street with high mass at St Patrick church. Monsignor McGivney presided, others including Rev J O Merra and Rev M Thompson attended. Choir sang Thy Will Be Done as body moved to the hearse. Kelly sang Abide With Me during offertory. Delegations from local groups attended the service.

Patrick M-Gen Main Street St. Patrick's Church Patrick J. McGivney St. Charles Church Peter H. McClean St. Ainelune Deanon Thomas Gloster Liev Edward FP. Curran St. Annenurel Jamies Taney Springfleit Matrick Quiilan John Dunne Lakeville Conn Patrick J. Moore St. Peter's Anns Church Michael Thompson Lecco Cuerriera Firly Rosary Elureh Joseph Wieler Ataas Missy Kelly Goa Withers Kelly Beet Seag Oo Thermans Aerie of Eagles

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