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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1925

Page

2

Senate Takes Up New Haven Fight Over School Bill

Hartford April 13 The Senate prepares for a New Haven school fight centered on placing the New Haven school under city finance board control. Mayor Fitzgerald backs the measure, opposed by House leaders and the judiciary committee. Senate proponents Tone and Ford defend the bill while opponents from Manchester and New Haven push for referendum and funding amendments.

Senate New Haven Fy Telegram Hartford Munch Rnucation Board House Marjory Cheney Manchester Samuel Hoyt Bar Smith F Manchester Heroward CC. Challenger Bridgeport Cua Barouzhy

Wheeler bill changes spark debate on liquor laws

Lawmakers clash over substitutes to the Wheeler bill. Provisions discuss possession for manufacturing, padlocking premises, and search warrants based on affidavits. Major Buckley and Mr Cote push safeguards, while changes aim to align state and federal permit rules.

Wijas Bern Cote Major Buckley Belier Alcorn CIA Buckley

Elwood Haynes Auto Pioneer Dies

Elwood Haynes, a pioneer in automobile development and founder figure, dies. Born October 4, 1857 in Purdue, Indiana, he pursued chemistry research and engineering, contributing alloys and early auto concepts. He is celebrated as a foundational figure in automotive history.

Elwood Haynes Auto Pioneer

Ripper bill fight shadows Bridgeport tax moves

In Bridgeport a riper bill to remove tax office control until 1982 faces likely rejection by the Finance committee. Gov appoint power is opposed, Challenger clashes over board appointments, and five Bridgeport measures, including a Civil Service panel and education board, loom at Wednesday hearings.

Bridgeport Dora Thia Thallenger Bridzeaport Cities and Boroughs Committee Challenger William A. Redden Redden Civil Service Commission Board of Education Frank Wilder Hartford Civil Service Samuel Dawe Board of Police Commissioners Education Board

Rehearing Denied in Strike Damage Suits in Washington

April 13 The Pennsylvania Mining Company which prosecuted a treble damages claim under the Sherman act against the United Mine Workers of America sought a re hearing to bring the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals decision adverse to its contentions to the Supreme Court for review.

Washington Pennsylvania Mining Company United Mine Workers of America Way Toftay Petit Hon Supreme Court Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals

Three Tourists Die by Lightning Near Dresden

Late bulletins report three members of a tourist party killed and 22 injured by a lightning strike while visiting the Erpieen of Kongstein near Dresden. Other items note Darling's improving condition in Des Moines and Lindsey leading the count in Denver.

Berlin Kongstein Dresden Lindsey Denver Colo Ben B. Lindsey Moyal R. Graham Julian H. Moore

Canoeist Smythe Stopped for Repairs on Rome Trip

Genoa April 18. George H G Smythe the Canadian canoeist who began last August from St John New Brunswick to paddle to Rome has halted at Sayons 26 miles from Hers for repairs and will not reach his Rome schedule. Smythe arrived Marseille March 26 after crossing the Channel and traveling through France by rivers and canals facing bad weather. He says he must reach Rome within thirty days to win a wager.

Genoa George H. G. Bmythe St. John N. B Rome Atlantic Sayons Smythe Marseilles Dover Geross France

Oil Prices Cut After Overproduction Report

Houston April 13. Humble Oil and Refining Co announces a cut of 26 cents on both grades of coastal crude, price set at 1.75 for grade A and 1.59 for grade B. Officials cite overproduction as the cause. Gulf Refining Co. later matched the cut.

Houston Texas Humble Ol and Refining Company Gulf Refining Company

Socialists Balk Briand Cabinet in French political crisis

French parliament debates a possible Briand cabinet as Socialists balk at joining. Briand argues currency stabilization is needed and the bank’s excess circulation is not yet alarming. Painleve, a famed botanist, is urged to form a cabinet, while left groups face internal strain and uncertain support.

M. Robbineau Bank of France M. de Monzile M. Briand Briand Arian M. Herriot M. Painleve Painleve Paul Painleve Chamber France Jeff Bolis de

Radio Reception Amid Interference From WRA Broadcasts

Across a misty night many nearby stations came through clearly despite heavy interference. Bert Squirey announced Park City while WMUA's pigeonholes carried a clearer signal for the "Tracity Proula dors" and feverish oscillator chatter from other receivers showed strong fan interest in the broadcast. WHAZ of Troy and others joined the crowded wave length as listeners tuned in.

Bert Squirey

Ellis Charity Ball Sees 800 Guests At Grand Closing

A gala Ellis charity ball drew about 800 attendees for the event closing, featuring districts, social leaders, and multiple society figures in a festive display. Guests included Miss Cornelia Lomnitzer and Mrs. A G Bassett among many in attendance from prominent families and local organizations.

Ellis

Substantial Rembrandt Battle Over Valencia Paintings in Court

Prince Youssoupoff represented by Mr Widener in a Philadelphia case seeks to recover costly Rembrandts pledged as collateral. The case questions whether the loan or a chattel mortgage governs the transfer and whether the contract violates public policy. Witness Prof William Draper Lewis testified on mortgage law as the prince faces a potential loss of the paintings to Europe.

Prince Youssoupoff Widener Gregory Rasputin Czar Russia Shearn Miller Ioan Prince Youssoupotr Wiliam Draper Lewis School of Law University of Pennsylvania Tennsylvania Peiise Prince Youssouputt Rewien Wmerren

Stratford Council Fills Four Three Vacancies on Library Board

The Stratford town council filled three library board seats at the regular meeting with Dr. C. C. Godfrey Mrs. A S Anderson and Miss Eva Jews appointed. Nominees Esther Swanson and Mrs Harry Osterluni were discussed for the remaining seat but the decision was postponed. Street acceptances and sidewalk grade measures were approved with hearings set for April 28. Funds for sewer work on Surf and Avon streets were referred to the Ordinance committee. The Claims committee reported payments for a fall injury and a repair, noting this was the first time such payment occurred. No action on Short Beach was taken pending councilman Herrman’s report.

Stratford Stratford Library Board C. C. Godfrey A. 5. Anderson Misa Eva Jews Esther Swanson Harry Osterluni Adhoss Board Mra Wiltam BE. Camp Meadow Street South Avenue Stratford Avenue Icn Street Main Street Stratford Trust Company Jackson Avenue Thompson Street R. H. Hunter Surf Avenue Avon Street de Ruyter Howland Thomas Taylor Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce East Broadway Charles W. Simpson Bimpton Council Donald Sammis Louis J. Herrman Short Beach Herrman

Bridgeport Meeting Listings and Remedy Ad

A long list of Bridgeport clubs lodges and associations at Main Street Broad Street Stratford Avenue and others, including Masons Shenhandoah lodge K of P and Ladies auxiliaries, plus a Luxars Brom Quin ine cold and influenza remedy advertisement credited to BE W Grove with address 36. The item resembles a community notices page with many group names and addresses.

Bridgeport Rifle Club State Armory Main Street Mithra Lodge K. of P Calanthe Temple Pythian Sisters Pequonnock Lodge Broad Street Carpenters and Joiners Phos Street Immediate Relief Association C. F Bridgeport Ase Sociaian Algonquin Club Varidgeport Master Stratford Avenue Martha Washington Lodge Daughters of St. George Ladies of the Maccabees Arch Street 12Th District Republican Club Union Avenue Court Pequonnock F. of A Catalpa Circle Shenandoah Lodge Housatonic Avenue Corinthian Lodge A. M. Masonite Temple Freundschaft Rebekah Lodge State Street Retey Rosa Council Sons and Daughters of Liberty Cannon Street Charles H. Bonsteel A. U BE. W. Grove

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