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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1925

Page

24

Grand Regent Seaside Council Honored Guest at Reception

H. Riley, Grand Regent of Connecticut Royal Arcanum, was guest of honor at a Sea Side council reception in their Lodge rooms at 10 Main Street. He plans to retire April 15 as he works to qualify a Connecticut team for the Supreme Council contest in June. Howard A. Marelar and other Grand Council officers attended, with Riley presented a leather traveling bag by Past Supreme Regent Carlton E. Hoadley.

H. Riley Connecticut Riley Carlton E. Hoadley Grand Council Howard A. Marelar Hertford P. McGuinness Stanire PD. J. Tuny London C. A. Brewer West Haven Albert P. Haener Merien W. A. Tileringer Norwalk BR. K. Ainsey Bristol

City to Contend Hazel Led From Natural Causes

City to contend Hazel led from natural causes as compensation case for the death of Lt Joseph A. Hazel on November 7 1923. Hearing before Compensation Commissioner Kawami Buckingham at 2 45 PM tests doctors and witnesses on aggravation claim of 1312 weeks at 13 per week totaling 5616 dollars. Plaintiffs assert aggravation of angina pectoris caused death on duty after trolley car incident. defense cites cold dampness and on parade duty.

Bridgep Johanna Hazel Joseph A. Hazel H. LeBaron Peterg Trmes W. Gardner Kawami T. Buckingham Idieutenant Hazel William #. Curley B. Lb. Smykowski Iseutsnent Peter Hall Thomas Flood

Twelve candidates named for directors in municipal election

The nominating committee announced twelve candidates for the board after last night’s vote count. Six will be chosen in the upcoming election. Names include Samuel P. Senior of Bridgeport Yauth Company Abraham Schnee and J. Shaughnessey J Clark General Elect Lavery Burrill Thomas J. Pardy A I Mclenzie MayKenze Brothers Ralph E. Medeney.

Pennery Abraham (. Schnee Schne Wily J. Shaughnessey J . Clark EL Lavery Beidgesor Wust M. Engelhorsar AL TW. Burrill A. Ritt Co Thomas J. Pardy T. Pardy Company A. I. Mclenzie MayKenze Brothers Ralph E. Meideney

Police arrest eleven motor law violators in city

Eleven motorists were arrested last night by the police traffic bureau for motor vehicle law violations. All will be tried in City Court this morning. Suspects include Monley Heal, W Hermin, J Pen, John Pike, Samuel Mar, Elwarai, Re I.

Fleven Traffic Bureau Monley Heal AL Hermin J Peneps John Pikeer Samuel Mar- Elwarai Re I

Increase Court Salaries Urged by Fairfield Delegation

Hartfod April 8. Ridgeport legislators urged across the border increase for Fairfield County Common Pleas court judges and staff. They supported adding a new judge and raising salaries for judges prosecutors and a court messenger to relieve jammed dockets as officials cited two thirds of terms completed and heavy jury trial load.

Telegram Hartford Rridgeport Legislative Badietary Committee Henato Common Pleas Court Batrtitel Lockwood Willer Etattad Senutay Sanuel Co Redding Mracnan Light Norwalk Faireld County Common Pleas Court Wilder Howard Chalflanger William A. Redden Joseph Cubesh George N. Finkelstone Sough Palerfield County Ian Pleags Fairfield County Attormey Wairfield County

Borah Blames Government For Conditions in France

Senator Borah of Idaho denounces French government and press editorials blaming the United States for France's debt crisis. He asserts France must settle its war debt, arguing American taxpayers should not be asked to reclaim funds under harsh terms amid French hardships.

Borah France Idaho Washington Wiliam Ek Les Nonavolies Bourse Boral Senate Des Nahivelles Lise

Nine Grass Fires Sweep 350 Acres in Milford

Milford reports nine grass fires burning nearly 350 acres of woodland and meadow. Fire crews and volunteers battled blazes from early morning to night, with about 190 acres incinerated between Morningside Road and the trolley tracks at Bay View.

Milford Morningside Road Troley Tracks Bayview

Italy Ready to Adhere to Security Pact Says Mussolini

London April 8 Premier Mussolini informed Britain that Italy is prepared to join a security pact. He urged more frequent consultations and expressed deep concern over the proposal while promising to act promptly on Rome’s position.

London Mussolini Italy Rome Consulta de

Fifth District Women Plan Mah Jongg Party

Fifth District women organize an elaborate mah jongg and whist party at the Stratford hotel on Tuesday evening April 28. The committee includes Mrs Elmer H., Mrs Seaward, Mrs Lounsbury, Mrs Lincoln, Mrs Davis, Mrs Brad ley, Mrs Thomas, and many others, with tables set for whist and mah jongg and a prize for each table.

Women Plan MAH Jongg Party Crlet Ig Maklye Robert F. Bradley George B. Thomas Rose F. Kieh Mary Kravik Joan F. Beatrice Haff William Smallwood Archibald Smith F. Hurd Willian Burdge Harry Fitzgerald Adalaide Zlesler Hilian A Speer Myra Wilies Marion Bayless John Brown Clara Canner

Possession suit over converted boat Twilight in harbor

In Haven April 8 Judge Edwin S. Thomas heard a possession suit by Captain Cortlandi of West Haven and Victor Borsari to recover the gasoline boat Twilight, allegedly disappeared from its mooring near New Haven harbor and converted into a houseboat in Bridgeport. Witnesses said the craft was partly submerged, stripped of equipment, and later towed to Bridgeport before being converted and repainted. The former owners later pursued its return.

Haven Cortland i West Haven Victor Borsari Edwin S. Thomas Fedecourt New Haven Harbor Bridgeport Witressus Peter Abrahamzon Is Return

Scinto Slated for U S Court Appearance

Nicholas Scinto aged 89 of Chapel Street faces trial before U S District Judge Edwin Thomas in New Haven on a charge of violating Hawaii laws. He was arrested by Prohibition Enforcement Squad Group Head Edward R B Doolan about six weeks ago.

Nicholas Scinto Chapel Street U. S Edwin Thomas WN Haven Edward RB. Doolan Prohibition Enforcement Squad

Grass Fire Alarms Keep Department Busy

Three blaze alarms and five grass fires taxed the fire department yesterday. A couple of sheds burned as crews tackled the flames and ensured spread was contained. Damaged areas included two old shacks. origin not determined.

Une Fire Department

J W Grant Dies Inventor Of Hook And Eye Machine

James W Grant, Bridgeport inventor of the hook and eye machine, died yesterday at 854 Lindley Street. Survived by two daughters Mrs John Murphy and Mrs Harry Walsall. He worked with Hand Sewing Machine Co, J Pollansbee Manufacturing, U S government lock machines, and led Special Machinery Co for 25 years. Funeral from his home at 9:30 Saturday to St Patrick's Church, burial in St Michael's Cemetery.

James W. Grant Bridgeport Lindley Street John Murphy Harry Walsall Crvant Waterbury Hand Sewing Machine Company J. Pollansbee Manufacturing Company Lock Department U. S Washington Grant Birmingham Ala Kidgenport B.S. Hotchkiss Manufacturing Company Southavenue Fle Special Machinery Company Hemer Street

City legislators back court reappointments in Bridgeport

Bridgeport lawmakers and officials urged the reappointment of Ralph Z Beers and William J Guckley to the Bridgeport City court. The committee heard for the resolutions with no opposition and noted Bridgeport’s unusual 20 year concord on judgeship appointments. Beers reportedly will re-enter hospital for another operation, despite good past performance.

Telegram Star Wartford Tegetary Committee Ralph Z. Beers William J. Guckley Bridgeport Howard Challenger Jani L. Wilder William A. Redden Triet George N. Finkelstone Joseph Cubelli Beers Buckley

Former New Haven Woman Leaves Estate to Family

April 8 The war Dorothe Quincy Trowbridge of the late Trowbridlye New Haven dies leaving probate notes. Dorothy Quincy Hager receives $100,000 for her share while the residue of her father’s estate goes to her former husband Robert Wager upon his death. Four small legacies and personal estate go to Dorothy’s daughter. other heirs include Dilward Quincy Trowbridge’s four children and a former employer.

Edward , J. Rice Boston Haye

Lukac Brother Endorsed for Investigator Post

John Lukac winning support from the American Movak Political club for the Tigard of ASSassora investigator role as successor to resigned George M. Tatkug effective May 1. Several applicants compete with a chief pay of $2.08, while administration leaders have not yet chosen a successor.

John Lukac Movak Political Club Tigard Assassora George M. Tatkug George Lakac Aant Abulir Slovak Naive

Advertising Makes Newspapers a Modern Force in Society

The piece argues that advertising spurred by the rise of newspapers transformed rural life through faster information, wider reach, and economic growth. It emphasizes that word of mouth is too slow, and that newspapers enable communities to learn about products and services, proving advertising pays even for small ventures. It crowns advertising as essential to big business from modest starts.

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