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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1925

Page

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Cabinet Battles Over Minor Issue. Paris Government Stays In Office

Paris reports the cabinet, shaken by Senate opposition on a minor issue, voted to defend the government financial bill. A two vote majority kept the ministry from resigning, with long cabinet talks extending into the morning. The communique cited currency concerns and war relief measures while outlining war cripples and property damage declarations.

Paris Associated Press Senate Herriot

Flanagan Poised to Become Court Clerk as Tracy Retires

Telegram report notes Fred W Tracy of Fairfield slated to retire after 27 years as Superior Court clerk. Michael J Flanagan, longtime assistant, expected to be named his successor. bill on Tracy's pension considered by Judiciary Committee with support from Senators Challen ger Wild er and Redden and Representatives Finkelatore Cabell and Dus.

Telegram Canton Fred W Tracy Faarfield Superior Court Michael J Flanagan Tracy Howard Frank L Willder Wiliam A Redden George N Finkelatore Josep Cabell Davids Dusall Bridgeport Samuel Snat Redding Judiciary Committee Ster Sears Viness Coorude Flanagan Zambere Wallfief Connecticu

Norwalk School Chief Faces Accusations Over Clerk Pick

Norwalk superintendent George Buchanan, under fire from board and teachers, denies religious bias in clerk appointment. He recounts pressure from board chair Douglas Nash to favor a Protestant candidate Stella Buckley, while noting prior conflict over teacher endorsements and alleged political meddling linked to Leo Davis and Mrs. Minerva Davis.

George V. Buchanan Norwalk Mra Minerva Davis George Vo Buchanin Sithonos Lrehanan Alnese Mra Minerta M Davis Leo Davis Lowal Amalyer Telgon Buchanan

Milford fireman facing serious charges in arrest

Milford Wire Department electrician Wilford Trealy, son of Captain A Pite, was arrested today after a sexual assault accusation involving a young girl from Orange Sosen. He was presented before a justice of the peace in Orange and held on $1,000 bond, with suspension ordered by Chief Laas Fo Stowe.

Wilford eSperial Poe Trealy Bond Fort Trumbull Beach Healy Fire Department Laas Fo Stowe

Bernstein Estate Tax Fight Drives City Claim

The Bernstein will restrict inheritance by non Jewish spouses and assign control to widow Fannie Bernstein as executrix. Bridgeport city officials plan to file a tax claim for $6,000 or sue to collect abatements alleged illegal, with taxes and interest from 1921 and 1922 totaling about $4,200. The estate, valued around 126000, is in probate with appraisers William Winter and Harry Levy named.

Samuel Bernstein Fannie Bernstein Wualter Bertram Leslie Estelle Freedman New Haven Enstate Bernstein Yenta Paschak Burstein Russia Henry Greensem City of Bridgeport Bernsteih Atwater Greenstein Sfx City i Lsst Aieter Fanny Bernstein Chidren Barnstein William Winter Harry Levy Mra Bernsten Boardian Ad Litem

Prominent Men as Pallbearers for Curtis Funeral

Prominent business men of Bridgeport and New Haven with Connecticut company officials act as pallbearers for Victor Stuart Curtis traffic manager and secretary of its board who died Monday at Bridgeport hospital. Funeral services at Read Memorial chapel Mountain Grove cemetery with Rev Dr W U Yay officiating. Burial in Mountain Grove Cemetery.

Bridgeport New Haven Connecticut Company Victor Stuart Curtis Trafi Seretary Gir Bridgepor Hospital Walter B Lasher Arthur Marsh Jhb L*otter Connecticut + company John Punderford Connecticut Caale Roarte Georges

Actress Daughter Kidnapped and Father Suspected

In WHICAGO April a four year old daughter of Mrs Simpson was kidnapped from a nurse at her home near Jacob Franks. A tall blond man, posing as a caller, forced entry, abducted the child and fled to a nearby building. Police broadcast descriptions of the suspect and child as authorities investigate potential involvement by the child’s father, William Simpson.

Simpson Getresano Hippodrome Thentis Seattle Jacob Franks Bobby Nathan Leepold Richard Loeb Mra J Clymer Craic Nevereen Esther Mraynepragile

Criticize Policeman For Aiding Chapman

New Britain April 8 Declaring his belief that Policeman John M Liebler’s testimony at Gerald Chapman’s trial was a little off color Police Commissioner Thomas F Jackson has raised the matter with the Police Board Liebler who helped capture Walter E Shean October 12 may face charges The board will obtain transcripts and Liebler will appear to explain parts of his story to Judge Newell Jennings and the jury Jackson says some of Liebler’s testimony did not fit with other New Britain cops and was not entirely true Public sentiment toward Chapman is noted but the jury was not swayed He believes the testimony should be explained Chief of Police Hart declined comment and no word on Policeman Alfred Atwater’s criticism Judge Groehl previously blasted Atwater for hiding behind a counter during the shooting Liebler said during cross examination he had not discussed the case with other officers and was not exactly on friendly terms with them He also said he did not know Johnson the hostler who figured in the trial He added he did not know Skelly on his death bed continuing coverage appears on Page Two

Nash Buchanan Stella M Buckley Teacneta Davia Miss Buckley Mi Nash New Britain John M. Liebler Gerald Chapman Thomas F. Jackson Liebler Walter E Shean Jame Skelly Davidson and Leventhal Newell Jennings Jackson Iafle Shean Polce William C Hart Alfred Atwater Frederick J. Groehl Chapmans Counsel Davidson & Leventhal Skelly Physmard Rogers New Haven Entid Ien Curtia Bernstein Commission Jamey W Grant Weil Stata Flai and Game Commission Bakewell Valatella Lions Chansher of Commerce Bee Bridgeport Brrathield Hotel Edmund C Mava Gorham Manufacturing Company Flanagan Superior Court Tracy Platt Court House Spc Tance Pairfield Chapman Fairfield New Greens Farms Mhford Elee Danbury Pawel Stamford Feelte Utilities Commission Ae Oe Greenwich Trumbhnl Ansonia Norwalk

Crossing guards seek view of trains at Carson Street

Coroner John J Phelan and New Haven railroad officials demonstrated at Berkshire division crossing how a parked house blocks approaching trains within 100 feet. No signals exist warning pedestrians or vehicles. Police will monitor foot traffic and train flow for 24 hours to assess need for signals and safer practices after the collision that killed Timothy M Collins and his wife Margaret.

Berkshire Division Carson Street Timothy M. Collins Margaret John J Phelan Joseph P Wadhama Public Utilities Commission New Haven Railroad William ©. Flalliday Danbury Collins

Worcester Trolley Plans 75c Weekly Pass Extension

Worcester Massachusetts reports plan to extend a 75 cent weekly pass starting May 1 for Worcester Consolidated Street Railway. The pass, transferable and valid for unlimited summer rides, follows earlier trials in Leominster and Spencer, with East Coast railways monitoring its rollout. The system aims to broaden use as mass transit expands in New England.

Trolley Company Worcester Mass Worcester Consolidated Street Railway Leominster Worcester Railway New England Leonaneter Spencerines

Confessed Killer of Child Faces Severe Ailment

In Schenectady New York police await action from New Haven authorities after Thurlow Rogers of Waterbury Conn reportedly confessed to killing his infant son. The case follows his attempted suicide and hospital detention with meningitis and brain inflammation. The family pleads for the baby's body for burial beside its mother Blanche Rogers.

Schenectady New Haven Trogers Willam A Funston Rogers Nolice Earl Rogers Hartford

Attempted death by own action blamed on hard work and laws

Mike Osseka at 800 fT Church Street was saved from self harm by his wife Mary after he turned on gas in a 100m room. He told Dr A J Sekerak he was tired of lying due to overwork and lack of a drink, and was later released on promise to abstain from further such actions.

Mike Osseka Church Street Marylistulpht Fay Osseka A J Sekerak

Man to defend self at murder inquest in Greenwich

James A. O Mahoney, World War veteran and ex-police man, told Coroner Phelan he will defend himself at trial for the slaying of his sweetheart Beatrice Donnelly in a Greenwich estate drive. He admitted firing but refused motive, saying a lawyer will be technically present to object to questions while he acts as the accused.

Greenwich James A. O'Mahoney Jouneyman New York John & Phelan Beatrice Donnelly Sten Rapher American Express Company O Mahoney Indian Harbor Drive E. C Benedict Phelan O'Mahont Phele Connecticut Anpesri Questio O'Mahoney

Body of man missing for two months found in river

The body of Patrick Jo OUonneor a 60 year old Connecticut Company employee was recovered from the Quinamacier River near South Front Street. Found by children along the banks, the fully clothed body showed no signs of foul play and police attributed death to an accident after he vanished January 24 following a barber shop visit.

Patrick Jo Ouonneor Connecticut Company Quinalmacier Fiont Street Dover Connor Roalathvesi

No Funds Now for Fire Alarm Box Commission Fund

City budget restrictions prevent installation of a new fire alarm box this year as the Board of Apportionment has not allocated funds for improvements. Residents of Anton Street Cinai nut Hill Road and Madison Avenue petitioned for a box but the Fire Commissioners were told it is useless to request until more money is available. An unsigned letter accusing department members was condemned by all commissioners as cowardly.

Hira Boand Anton Street Cinainut Hill Road Madison Aren Fire Board McCathron

Banker Leaves Estate Valued at 510955 Southington Probate

Inventory filed in Southington probate court shows the estate of the late Charles Hull Clark, prominent manufacturer and banker, valued at 510,955. Of this, 470,824 is invested in stocks and bonds, 10,387 in mortgage notes, 39,258 in real estate, with the remainder in liens and other assets.

Southington Arm Charles Hull Clark Southington

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