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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1925
Page
2
Fragmented text from a 1900s senate session describes bills on outside autoists, street operations by New York Stamford company, and state highway planning. Mentions Waterbury capital stock, power, and various municipal and transportation bills, with references to committees, county claims, and education funding debates.
A chaotic excerpt notes challenger claims Delaney pressed for consolidation while conflicting statements, asking for time to introduce such a proposal, and seeking reasons for the change. An ad promotes Brom Quinine laxative tablets with Grove branding and 30 cent price.
Litchfield County bar leaders and state officials clash over Hamlin’s bid for Common Pleas judge. Critics cite improper conduct and outside influence, while supporters claim judge’s competence and backing from New York lawyers. Governor Trumbull defends the appointment amid questions on fitness and ethics.
A high wind and dense smoke hindered firefighting as the Igoe Brothers wire nail plant in Newark burned down. Seven buildings including adjacent Holmes and Rice shops were leveled, with an estimated $1,000,000 damage to property and stock. Debris and sparks threatened nearby DuPont lacquer plant and Dye Products facility. ten thousand spectators watched.
Montreal April 3 ex president of Hungary Count Karolyi and his wife the Countess prepared for a U S return passing Ellis Island ungarbled on their way from Windsor hotel to a steamer to St John N B. He defended himself against political attacks and said he would resume his lecture tour in autumn in America if allowed to travel freely. The couple travel modestly and plan to sail to Liverpool aboard the Mount Clair after disembarking.
Watford April 9 There were 244 automobile accidents in the state the week ended April 4. Hartford led cities with 35, New Haven 26, Waterbury 24, Bridgeport 22. Other towns reported smaller totals including Stamford 3 Meriden 4 Norwich 8 Norwalk 4 and Greenwich none.
The debate centers on Hamlin as a judge candidate with claims of New York work as a legal undertaker and bankruptcy referee. Supporters cite his 13 years in the state bar and NY records, while critics question truthfulness and suitability for a Connecticut court.
New York April 9 oversubscribed from three to four times in an hour an $86,000,000 stock issue of Dodge Brothers Inc passed into public hands completing the first step in financing the motor company's reorganization. Bankers Dillon Read faced heavy buying orders. final step will be a $75,000,000 six percent debenture issue. Trading in the new preference shares opened on the New York Stock Exchange, with early gains and a 35,000 share day turnover.
Norman Freeman of 301 Crown Street New Haven Yale student was seriously injured when his motorcycle skidded into an automobile near Croton on April 9 He was taken to Ossining hospital with a fractured leg and possible internal injuries.
Bridgeport gains authorization from the House to issue 450000 in City Hall site bonds and 115900 in Library bonds, with 250000 already paid for the site. Finance committee report supported the measure as an addition to existing authority and separate Library bond approval of 150000.
In Greenwich borough court James N B O Mahony, detained since his arrest, is granted counsel after prosecutors say probable cause exists. The case draws a crowded room as O Mahony, sobered and in handcuffs, signs a demurrer and prepares for the May term.
A notice lists numerous meetings and halls across Bridgeport and nearby towns. Organizations include Pride cof Bridgeport council Daughters of America Arcanum lodge T O O FY and more with addresses on Cannon Main Gilbert Lee Pembroke Fairfield Broad Elm Stratford and near Melvin. The long roster names lodges fraternal orders unions and veterans groups meeting tonight in various venues.
Dorothy Knapp ends engagement with How ard Chandler Christy to pursue a Folies career in front of Ziegfeld's chorus. Sallie Sharon, dubbed sweetheart of West Point, joins young Pehme Chandler in vaudeville plans for the Keith circuit. The split is framed as a choice between stage ambition and personal romance.
Chairman Buchanan pressed a school board reshuffle citing deficient male tally and promising a strong replacement. Rummler and Jakob discussed a new superintendent candidate, while Rowland disputed religious or political motives. The board may call a special meeting. Buchanan blamed Republican influence for the action.
Last night featured heavy static yet fairly good reception with WGM in Chicago especially clear. WCED Zion City Illinois also heard well while WJZ WEAF WEN WGY and KDA remained clear due to high power. WEPZ performed very well. The note suggests advising stations to give call letters before and after each number.
Hartford April 9 Senator William A Redden of Bridgeport proposes a five member state tax commission to investigate the tax system with aim to equalize burden. State Tax Commissioner William H Blodgett supports a broad scope and estimates costs at about 54000. The Finance committee hearing was postponed to April 22, with Blodgett urging a thorough probe rather than a partial effort.
The New Haven Surgical Company promotes well fitted trusses that hug the body smoothly with even pressure. Their Bridgeport branch at 158 Fairfield Ave offers private consultations from nine to five where attendants explain why their trusses fit and relieve rupture pain with no cost for the visit.
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