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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1925

Page

2

Chiropractors Bill Delayed as Legislature Deadlocks Action

Hartford April 16 The Legislative Public Health and Safety committee heard Senate 465 amending chiropractic regulations. Action postponed pending decision on the Medical Practice act. Provisions seek higher fees to fund the board, stricter advertising controls, a special X-ray license, and revised practice ownership rules to curb out of state health service chains.

Telegram Star Hartford Tha Legislative Public Health and Safety Committee No 465 George W. Klett Ain J. J. Nugent New Haven The Chiropractic Association Klett Ain Treansea SIS Glates Connecticut

Bankrupt Petitions Filed by Hartford Men

Voluntary bankruptcy petitions were filed today with the clerk of the United States District Court by Konstanti Ambot of Hartford who lists no liabilities and 250 dollars in assets and by Stanley Rink of Hartford who lists no liabilities and no assets. Ambot and Rink, Hartford grocers, report liabilities of 1726.63 dollars and assets of 542.15 dollars. An ad for Laxative Brom Quin ine promotes a cold remedy signed by D. W. Grove.

New Taven United States District Court Konstanti Ambot Hartford Stanley Rink Ambot and Rink Wartford Grocers

New England Yale Alumni Field Day Set for Bridgeport

Two hundred to four hundred Yale alumni will visit Bridgeport May 15 and 16 for the first Associated New England Yale clubs field day in the Park City. HQ at the Stratfield hotel. events include golf tennis volleyball baseball and quoits at Brooklawn Country Club with a dinner. Friday features golf and tennis. Saturday offers handicap matches and prizes, plus a luncheon and transport to races.

Yale Bridgeport New England Yale Park City Stratfield Hotel Edward T. Buckingham Samuel C. Shaw Donald Sammis Robert F. Bradley Nathaniel Wheeler Mort S& Comstock John Feld FB. Hawley Laurence Cornwall Brooklawn Country Club Yate-Harvard Cornell Princeton Derby Houeatonics

Painleve Forming New Cabinet Amid Cabinet Crisis

The report outlines Briand’s hesitations delaying the cabinet lineup as Painleve seeks a stable coalition. Briand’s stance, Herriot’s eclipse, Caillaux’s busy day shaping policy, and calls for financial restraint mark a tense round of French political maneuvering following the war. Oscar Solomon, shoe magnate and former industry leader, dies suddenly at 75 in Middletown New York.

Verland Briand Jess M. Painleve Painleve Edouard Herriot M. Vainleve M. Herriot Herriot Lyons M. Caillaux Caillaux Patienge Calliaux Ministry of Finance M. Calliyax Chamber M. Callfanx Calitaux Shook Man Middletown N.Y Oscar Solomon New York

Cabinet to rely on operation of Dawes Plan

Paris reports the Painiere cabinet to consist of safer left elements than the Herriot government with centrist and right leanings. It pledges conciliation with former enemy nations through the Dawes plan, seeks debt agreements with Britain and the United States, drops the capital levy, and allows the church and state separation law to lapse as Socialists lose influence after declining cabinet cooperation.

Paris Associated Press M. Painiere Groursa Herriot Jeanings Dawes Great Britain United States Socialist Party

Substitute bill to be approved in Blodgett tax plan

The article reports on a substitute bill linked to Blodgett’s tax system plan, with references to Berth and Kin Blodgett’s proposed changes. It notes no clear support yet from Kelly, Kornblut denies candidacy, and mentions an expert tax installer named Guy Muley aiding the bill.

Berth Kelly Kornblut Ligdgett Fioward S. Challenger

Washington Records Heavy Earthquake

An earthquake with strong shocks was recorded today between 3 12 and 6 p m on site traces at Georgetown University. The lab director described the tremors as rather severe with a maximum intensity near 245 p m and noted difficulty in calculating the epicenter.

Wasitington Washington Georgetown University Tondorf

New Haven School Board Bill Looms In Senate Debate

Hartford April 16 The New Haven school district measure to place the Board of Education under the Board of Finance stirred Senate debate with speeches from Senators Tone and Board of New Slaven. The session saw bills advanced and rejected, including tax exemptions and Waterbury district court changes, while the House approved Norwich water bonds Waterbury bonds and Sunday train amendments as the day closed.

Hartford New Haven Board of Education Board of Finance House Smith Challenger Tone Board of New Slaven Brainard Senate Ford East Haven Bristol City Waterbury Scovil Manufacturing Company Waterbury District Court Commissioner of Agriculture Waterford Robert J. Dwyer Boston Norwich Center Scheol Orange Litchfield County Board of Aldermen City of

Lone Wolf Found Guilty and Sentenced to Life

Walters confessed to January robberies described as the Lone Wolf crimes that terrorized the Rack Ray district. He denounced the jury and warned of punishment for any attacker. Police increased plainclothes presence as residents fled to safer quarters after the wave of crimes. Walters served in the navy during the war.

Walters Rack Ray Walters Sus Navy

Committee finds flaws in city manager bill for Naugtuck

Cities and Boroughs committee in Hartford scrutinized Naugtuck's city manager bill and struck several provisions. They flagged tax abatement, funding for parochial schools, unchecked executive power, council appointments, and recall mechanics as violations or risks under state law and local processes. The panel noted referendum timing and election rules need work before any passage.

Telegram Hartford Naugatuck Cities and Boroughs Howard S&s. Challenger Bridgeport Supreme Court

First Woman in Supreme Court Marks Historic Appearance

The first woman to appear before the state Supreme Court sat among spectators as attorneys debated juror supervision and the timing of verdicts. Justice Marble was replaced by Judge Newell Jennings during arguments on juror exposure and courtroom controls. The discussion touched on juries being allowed to dine at home and the risks of outside influence before verdicts.

Supreme Court Connecticut William M. Marble Cook Newell Jennings Gray Chapman

Passover Ends With Closing Observances at Sundown

Passover concluded yesterday at sundown with fasting and special services observed by Jewish communities. Ceremonies were held across the city as the holiday ended, marking the close of the eight day festival.

Exerting Pressure for Trumbull Veto of Sunday Bill

In Mar t ford Connecticut Governor John H Trumbull is expected to sign or veto the Sunday sports bill within days after it reaches the Secretary of State. Pressure has mounted to veto, following similar moves by Holcomb, Lake and Templeton.

Trumbull Martford John H. Trumbull Secretary of State Holcomb Lake Templeton

Runaway airship sails toward home through gale

A giant airship the R-33 fought a gale above the North Sea as passengers and crew struggled to keep course. Major Scott piloted from New York to assist, repairing a damaged nose after part of the mooring paste tore away. The ship veered north as wind shifted, with crowds spotting the craft near Amsterdam and Terschelling before heading northeast in weakening gale conditions.

Scott New York Booth Lewes North Sea Godelia Lowestoft Air Ministry Lovetoft Yarmouth Amsterdam Neav Terschelling Weather Bureau

Heritage awaits woman believed in Connecticut

A letter to Attorney General Fank Evelay from notary J. Alexander Poitevin in St. Martine Quebec claims Marie Blanche Beatrice Yvonne Jodoin, daughter of Joseph Elzean and Marie Cote Jodoin of St. Urbain Chateauguay, is believed to be in Connecticut based on information Poitevin has received.

Hartiword Marie Blanche Beatrice Yvonne Jodoin Joseph Elzean Marie Cote) Jodoin St. Urbain Chateauguay Que Canada Fank Evelay J. Alexander Poitevin St. Martine M. Poitevin Jodoin Connecticut

Prohibition Enforcement Bill Rejected by Senate Committee

In a legislative session the House chamber filled while hundreds gathered outside, as sponsors urged stricter enforcement of the 18th amendment. The Judiciary Committee, led by Acting Senate Leader Shaw, concluded the bill would not aid enforcement and recommended against it, citing sufficient power in current laws and concerns over overreach. Members debated substitutes, but no plan gained majority support.

Connecticut Motor Vehicle Department Philip Devnen Court House James I. Barry Liberty Street Danbury Hartford Department Barry Devnen Wulfred Alexander Broad Street Alexander House of Representatives Senate Shaw Judiciary Body 14 Merritt Senator Shaw

Police Board Moves to Motorize Fourth Precinct

The Police Board approved a motorized alert system for the Fourth Precinct to speed警警 response in emergencies, with lights at key intersections from headquarters. Installation costs about 500 dollars. Dr. Topping to handle all medical work for the department, replacing Dr. Nickum and Joseph H. Howard for sick cases. Also grants permission for the Twelfth District RepublicanClub carnival next month and adjusts dates for the American Legion carnival.

Grind Main Street Net Avenue Malin Street Fairview Avenue Malin Jewett Avenue Departmentas Trecarfin Topping J. Stanley Nickum Joseph H. Howard We Twelfth District Republican Cith Leguon

Stratford Ordinance Committee to Hear Objections April 23 1925

The Ordinance Committee of the Stratford Town Council will meet at Town Hall on April 23 1925 at o'clock to hear objections to proposed ordinances. They include sidewalk grades on Huntington Road Meadow Street Locust Street and South Avenue and a cement walk and curb on Thompson Street and Jackson Avenue. Dated Stratford April 16 1925.

Stratford Town Council Stratford Huntington Road Reeds Lane Meadow Street Locuat Street South Avenue Trafford Avenue Malin Street Thompson Street Jackson Avenue

DIED BLOTNY and others in city obituaries

Obituaries list multiple deaths in April 1925 including Mrs Marcell Blotny at 516 Brooks Street with funeral at St Michael's, John F Dixon of 44 Lord Place with service at St Charles, Mary Jane Hair at 170 Orchard Street with burial in Park Cemetery, Melvin W Johnson of Monroe, Ellen Noohan of State Street, James Aicxander Polsen infant son of William and Minnie Polsen, and Verne Crane Seldin in West New Brighton. Funeral details note times and church or cemetery interments.

Blotny Marcell Blotny Brooks Street St. Michael's Archangel R. C Church St. Michael's Cemetery Dixon John F. Dixon Civ Lord Place St. Charles’ Church St. Michael's da P. mi Elmastreet Monroe Noonan Ellen John Noohan State Street St. Peter's Church Polson James Aicxander Polsen William Minnie Wilson Polsen Lee Avenue Charles L. Dennis Soledin Verne Crane Seldin Verne Crane Seldin, At Her Home In West New Brighton

In Memory Of Our Beloved Husband Frederick Walker

In memory of our husband who died April 17 1924 loved deeply and fondly remembered by Mrs Frederick Walker and family. Sweet memories cling around the home. Always will love you in death. Sadly missed.

Frederick Walker

In Memoriam for John Even Passes April Seventeenth

In memory of my halnved son John Even who died April seventeenth A precious one from me is gone A voice I loved is still A place is vacant in my heart That never can be filled Sadly missed and never forgotten by your fond and loving Mother Mrs N Nern

John Even MRS. N _RERN

Card of Thanks for Expressions of Sympathy

We thank friends for kindness after bereavement. Special thanks to Jenkins Bros. and LD Lane Co. employers, St Josephs TB L Association members, K PD club, MR. AND MRS. JAMES PD SMITH, and MISS MARTHA SMITH for support.

Jenkins Bros LD Lane Co St Joseph's TB & L Association K. PD James PD Smith Martha Smith

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D. W. Grove Quaker Oal Company Glass Eye Wooden Leg Snag N.E. Yale Harold TR MacGregory Lquor Adolph Coarl Norwalk Edward Cash Stamford Rudolph Cocco James Street John Larkins Oleman Street Angelo Sampers Madison Avenue Leonard Stelzer Spring Street M. Briand Cabinet Lone Wolf Kellogg State Department Frank B. Kellogg Robert M. la Follette Bob Paria Berlin la Vollette Young la Follette la Follette Senate Committee On Manufactures Fater Kelloger Himsel la Follete Kelloge Republican Party la Folette Wen Shipstead Minnesota Follette Ryan Feneral State St Gallagher & Gallagher Undertakers Fairfield Ave. Barnum Lane Candies Society Chocolates En Sales Golden Pheasant Chocolates Drehiye
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