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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1925
Page
2
A bill to amend auto law faces a Tuesday hearing proposing bans on windshield and rear window stickers in vehicles where vision could be hindered. The measure expands licensing requirements, assigns enforcement to state police, and broadens definitions of motor vehicle and operator, with provisions on compulsory insurance and penalties.
Fragmentary list of names associated with a 20th century reform or council, including figures from New York and Kansas, with scattered titles and roles. Many words are garbled, yielding unclear connections among individuals like Jude Samuel Colcord, William Allen White, John F. O'Ryan, Patrick Cardinal Hayes, and others.
Angelo Katiutti a shoemaker performed a dangerous stunt by jumping ten feet into water with an egg in his mouth. He succeeded but was detained by authorities to assess his mental status for the extreme feat.
The National Congress approves Dr. Wilhelm Marx as official candidate of the Weimar Coalition, uniting Sacallat Center and Democratic parties to back Marx in the April 26 election. Democrats join Center and Socialists despite internal misgivings, aiming to deny the national conservative bloc a path to victory amid factional tensions and religious controversy.
A radio event at the Hotel Commodore featured Senator Wadsworth asking why American soldiers were great, praising sportsmanship and fair fighting. Senator James Walker spoke on cleaner sports and public health, with notables like Admiral Plunkett and Will Rogers among those present and enlivening the evening.
Erie Pennsylvannia April announcement that Record Publishing Company owner John H. Strang retires due to ill health. William A. Hendrick of New Haven Conn and Louis Benjamin of Syracuse N Y acquire control. Hendrick becomes resident and publisher while Benjamin becomes general manager. No policy changes expected.
The British steamer Kamourasse bound from New York to Liverpool ran ashore about a mile south of Cape Henry early today. She was floated later in the day and returned to Hampton Roads under her own steam for examination to determine damage.
A string of grass fires near Seaside Park set off 17 alarms in a single day. Residents reported a strong odor as firefighters from seven hotels and local units battled flames along Meadow and View avenues. One jewelry shop suffered a smoke-damaged exterior while other properties escaped major loss.
London reports that France’s political and financial turmoil risks derailing debt talks with Britain. Churchill eyes tax relief if French repayments offset U.S. debt, while Herriot contemplates bold moves to rehabilitate France and secure a parliamentary setback in Paris.
Dublin April 6 reports show strong defeats for Sir James Craig the Ulster premier in Friday’s Northern Ireland election results. Only in Belfast did a Craigite top a poll with Joseph Devlin winning the highest national vote, while Unionists and Independents gain seats. Nationalists expected to win Tyrone Fermanagh, Eamonn De Valera unopposed for one seat, signaling a fragile Craig majority as border policy dominates the race.
A blaze in a paint store on Asylum Street Hartford caused about 12000 dollars in damage and blocked the main artery for about fifteen minutes. The fire started in the cellar likely from a cigarette tossed into discarded paint stacks. Firemen forced entry, cut a hole through the floor, and battled heat and fumes while spectators watched from a guarded area.
Central News dispatch from Brussels reports Socialists showing best strength in Belgian elections. Catholics suffer setback while Liberals incur a severe setback, indicating shifting political balance ahead of polling.
Woodrow Wilson marked the eighth anniversary noting that war exists between the States and the imperial government. The proclamation followed a Congress-adopted act, though no formal state of war had been thrust upon the United States.
Paris dispatch reports George Fitzmaurice and Dudley Field Malone debating art and nudity with Fitzmaurice claiming nudity has nearly destroyed real stage art while praising cinema as the true dramatic form. Mae Murray chats of romance as two society marriages loom this week with Mrs Horace Allen and Mrs Mildred Renalds set to wed men from Boston and Jerome Preston.
Late bulletins report police probing a possible link between Anna Bird 19 of Covington Ky who vanished last night and a downtown Cincinnati kidnapping. A man dragged a screaming woman into a car at a busy corner. Elsewhere reports describe a fatal train crossing wreck near Louville and multiple city incidents across Ohio and Pennsylvania.
Hartford April 6 Gerald Chapman faces execution after a June 25 deadline to hang for murder of Police Officer James Skelly. He sits near the death chamber in Weathersfield prison as federal statute questions if he must serve additional time for a separate New York robbery. Judge Groehl cites trial errors and evidentiary disputes as grounds for appeal.
A family of three, Mrs. Julia Kaufman and her children Harold and George, were overcome by coal gas at 176 Parrott Avenue yesterday morning. All were treated at Emergency Hospital by Dr. W G McLeod and later returned home for Sunday dinner. Police call it an accident but will study case further.
New York April 6 John W. Davis has been reelected president of the English Speaking Union of the United States after resigning to run for the presidency as a Democratic candidate last summer. He succeeds William H. Taft who previously held the post.
In Willimantic on April 5 James A. Donohue aged 52 drowned after a boat upset during a river excursion. Thames Eagan narrowly escaped death while attempting to rescue Donohue. The incident involved Benjamin Axternod, Thomas Hussey, and Daniel J. Khourey who rented a boat from Paul Dansereau on the river’s north bank.
In New York a group of business and professional women from the American Women's Association announced plans to build the world's largest women’s club. The first story structure costs 3 million dollars, financed and run by women, with 1000 bedrooms to be rented to members at rates lower than hotels. Officers include Anne Morgan, Newcomb Carlton, W K Vanderbilt, Daniel Guggenheim, Isaac Ginbet, and Robert Low Pierpont. The club will sit on West Twenty Third Street near Seventh Avenue.
Grant Adams a 19 year old slayer of Patrolman Henry Stoudt of Reading will be hanged at Western State penitentiary Rockview tomorrow morning. Marguerite Adams cousin to the slain officer accompanied him in the automobile. Malcolm Schildt a Christian Scientist spiritual adviser reportedly accompanies Adams. Governor Pinchot refused pardon or reprieve. Adams said he would go to the chair with a smile.
Detroit April sale of the business of Dodge Brothers Inc to Dillon Read and Company will not be affected or delayed by the suit filed by John Duvall Dodge. Charles P. Spicer vice president of Detroit Trust Company spoke for the trustees of the John P F and Horace Dodge estates, announcing the completion of the sale today.
A Hartford area roundup reports two deaths and eight injuries from car crashes across Thompsonville, Hartford, New Haven, and Stamford. Notable figures include Joseph Jeffers, 16, killed after a Springfield Hartford collision, and fugitives from charges like criminal negligence.
In Forsyth Street New York a jewelry store owner Abraham Padolsy struck his head against glass to frighten two bandits aiming to rob the shop. He drew attention and the robbers fled, leaving $100,000 in unset diamonds untouched in an open safe.
Norwalk April 5 Special silence marked a Putnam Hose Company conference at the Central Fire Station as Fire Committeeman John R Frizzell questioned members about gambling at headquarters. Irzetel pushed for firsthand details before a City Council investigation. Three firemen were absent. two not present, one unaware of the meeting.
Chapman asserts an entry in the store book shows it was Saturday and the name Shelbourne with number 180 College Avenue was written by Chapman, to be matched with his handwriting. McLean testified after sleepless nights, urged by Attorney Evans, but could not produce a written record proving Saturday. State prison officials withheld information. Freedman to visit Monday.
Stamford special bulletin reports Henry Schock aged sixty four died suddenly of heart failure this morning. He was active in the Republican party and elected town constable at the last city election. For over twenty years he served as a special policeman and is survived by two daughters and a son.
A list of fraternal and civic meetings is noted for tonight in Bridgeport and surroundings, including Okenuck Tribe, Red Men's hall Stratford, Borowey Glee Club East Main Street, and several lodges on Broad Street. A separate New Haven incident reports a mobile accident at 2513 in New Haven area, police pursued Engleman’s car on Berlin Turnpike, officers found seven gallons of liquor, and a town court set a special session with fines for transporting liquor and possession with intent to sell. Segal fined.
Nav ies Bank of New Haven Trustey for the 19 year 7 percent debenture sinking fund gold fonds of I. Newman and Sons Inc dated October 1 1905 will purchase for the sinking bond at the lowest price obtainable fifteen thousand six dollars face value of said bonds under terms of the government securing the same Offers for sale of the bonds will be received by the Trustee no later than May 7 1926 Dated at New Haven Connecticut this and day of March 1925 The Meridian Bank of New Haven Trustee By George S Stirling Vice President
Auction notice for the Paradise Confectionery Co stock and fixtures held at Stratford Ave. on Tuesday April at 11 under bankruptcy trustees authority. Proceedings regulate claims and sale terms in the court.
The Bridgeport Telegram publishes under the Act of Congress and lists ownership and circulation details. The Intramiat Publishing Co Bridgeport Conn shows stockholders with at least one percent and no bonds. Average weekly circulation in the six months prior is 14,358 copies. Notarized affidavit dated April 1926 confirms sworn statement.
A collection of obituary notices and funeral details for residents of Bridgeport and neighboring towns. Entries name the deceased, residence, date of death in early April 1925, and funeral arrangements with dates, times, and burial sites such as Lakeview Cemetery and St. Michael Cemetery.
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