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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1925
Page
7
A Stratford road collision injures several, with witnesses citing oil spill as a contributing factor. Emergency services rush to the scene near Derby, transporting injured to hospital as investigators assess the wreck.
The contract for meat and gasoline will be warded for six months starting May 1 as price fluctuations prompt a review. A meeting will be held next morning to discuss adjustments and confirm the award process under the Road of Contract.
Council ordered sewer construction prompting bids soon. Committee studied routes on Went Avenue and nearby streets, including private properties on Capitol and Lindley, to install sanitary and storm sewers, with work extending from Wain Street to Tinles Street and adjoining avenues.
A historic advertisement promotes the Nokol Automatic Oil Heater as a source of clean even heat with minimal effort. It claims seven years of use in twenty one thousand homes, low operating cost and fuel efficiency, reduced cleaning and decorating costs, and an increase in home value.
Milford April 2 Special Fire Board and New Thames Water Co officials including G Y Gaillard and George White discuss extending 1900 feet of New Haven avenue with a new eight inch main and hydrant near Thubert Treat residence to boost domestic supply and fire protection. Estimated cost ranges from 75 000 to 100 000 with 25 per year hydrant rental. residents may share expenses via higher water rates. Works start immediately as residents support the project. The fire board chair William W. Hana announced the plan after Tuesday meeting.
New Haven April 22 Thomas He Rogers of Waterbury is sought for the murder of his seven week old motherless baby. Detectives say he will be brought to trial within a short time. Detective Welch leaves for Schenectady to serve arrest warrant. Rogers was held after a hospital stay following an alleged struggle at death by his own action.
Seward B Price spoke at the Newtown Men’s Club meeting at the Parker House on Ladies Night. He shared a humorous life story and reflected on organization, with 33 attendees including nearly all members with a guest. Burial services held for David Curtis at New Town Village Cemetery with Rev Beardsley officiating. Hawley school shifts to a one hour noon break, dismissing at 3:20 pm instead of 3:00 pm, aims to please readers and staff.
In Cambridge April 83 Anton Sija of Lowell, jailed for 60 cents of a $200 fine, could not pay. He committed suicide today by hanging in the House of Correction at East Cambridge after receiving a day for each unit. Stys earlier sentenced for liquor offense to two months and a $200 fine, remained jailed for inability to pay.
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