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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1925
Page
5
Wheat on May contracts fell sharply in Chicago trading as distressed sellers dump holdings. Prices slid to 1.44 a bushel, down over 16 cents in 48 hours, with May delivery hit hard while July also slipped. Lack of export demand and absence of immediate scarcity weighed on values despite a shipload from Duluth to Chicago for May delivery.
New York April 16 Baron Azo Von Maltzan German ambassador to the United States tells the Board of Trade that Germany will persist with Dawes plan obligations regardless of election results. He cites firm lines of political economy and notes Coolidge’s foresight has shifted reparations from politics to economics, aiding Europe’s problem solving.
Governor Smith announces two bear cubs to join the executive mansion zoo in Albany. The cubs were found in Hamilton County after a trapper discovered them in a hollow tree and were raised by conservation officials. The governor joked about naming them Ike and Mike once christened by his sons.
In Versailles France on April 16 year, Pardo husband of Margi Goswell of Hachester N con, committed suicide at a chateau near the town. Born Luigi Paolag, he changed his name and became a troubled American.
Gloria Gould Bishop author of an exclusive Bridgeport Telegram interview series discusses her passion for dance. Daughter of the late George Gould and wife of Henry A. Bishop, she reflects on training canines for films and her experience with prominent dancing masters shaping her public appearances.
Gloria Gould Bishop surveys French and Russian dance history. It covers the Straban and Minuet origins under Catherine de Medici, Louis XIV's era, notable dancers like Camargo and Guimard, and the evolution away from masque. It also outlines Pas de Basque, Basque influence, and contrasts Greek, Russian, and Hungarian elements including Czardas Mazurka Cossack and Obertass.
Mrs Bishop will answer Telegram readers questions on the art of dancing. Enclose self addressed stamped envelope for personal reply. Address all communications care of Bridgeport Telegram.
The Bridgeport Chapter Order of De Molay starts its second annual indoor circus at the Casino tonight. Frank Raymond leads the program with ten big time acts from New York plus four local acts. Performers include Roy and Appleton, Alice Degano, Mary Saleg, Han tort School of Dancing, and the Patrol Drill. The show features acrobats, hand balancers, a cake walk, animal acts, and clowns.
Sterling Colorado April 16 An airplane delivered tetanus serum from Denver to reach eight year old Alberta Wohle after local supplies ran out Doctors said the child would recover and credited the urgent air shipment with saving her life.
Manuel Quezon, president of the Philippine Senate, protests to the War Department against transferring five ships of the Trans-Pacific fleet to the Vuluti Steamship company. An unnamed American ship, Bosra, is mentioned in the dispute. The protest dates to April 10 in Washington.
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