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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1925

Page

2

Bulgarian Troops Attack Outlaws With Heavy Losses

Bul garian troops with artillery attacked a band of 40 outlaws near Sofa after an all day battle, survivors fled, and both sides suffered heavy casualties. The report also notes the Bulgarian president of the Supreme Court killed by a Communist rebel, and Italian and Roman dispatches about Yugoslavia and revolutionary networks in Sofia.

Sorta Sofa Tribuna Belecute Sofia Bulgarian Supreme Court Hs

Hindenburg Deemed War Menace by Weimar Parties

In a tense Reichstag session the three Weimar parties oppose the Marx program as Field Marshal Hindenburg is set for a May 9 oath under the Republican regime. Frictions arise over whether a socialist or rival official should administer the oath amid flags and Republican trimmings.

Dr. Marx von Hindenburg Lodbe Heichstas von Hadenburg Herr Loehe Berlin von Windenburg Vorwaerts Prussia

Norwalk Man Seeks Court Name Change to Hammer

Leo Hammerschlag of Norwalk petitions the Superior Court to change his name to Hammer citing repeated mispronunciation by acquaintances, business associates, and friends that causes him embarrassment.

Leo Hammerschlag Norwalk Hammer

New Judgship for County Sinks in Senate Vote

Hartford April 28 The Judiciary committee returned an unfavorable report on a bill to add a third judge to Fairfield County Common Pleas court. Senator Wilder of Bridgeport introduced the measure to split duties between two civil judges and one criminal judge, a reform aimed at easing crowding after consolidation. The rise in criminal cases from liquor law enforcement overwhelmed the criminal side, limiting civil case work.

Telegram Hartford Senate Judiciary Committee Fairfield Granty Common Pleas Court Frank I. Wilder Bridgeport

Germany hit hard by vote says La Nacion

Buenos Aires reports La Nacion comments that Germany's republic suffered a serious blow from the election of Von Hondenburge but the result may not end the republic. It notes the monarchists face internal dissension and fear of failure if they try to restore the regime.

Buenos Aires Argentina la Nacion von Hondenburge Marx Warus

Seymour Girl Dies in Derby Office Before Operation

Miss Annie Domoski twenty one of 49 Raymond street Seymour collapsed at Dr W H Treats office on Main street before a planned operation to remove her tonsils. She suffered a heart attack about a week earlier. Officer Derin and Dr Conner arrived. death attributed to heart failure. Body to be taken to her home. funeral arrangements pending.

Annie Domoski Raymond Street Seymour W. H. Treat Main Street Miss Domoski Joseph Domski Gary Ind Mifnels Indiana Chestert

Burns Elected Adjutant of Fairfield Legion

Fairfield April 2 8 Special Theodore FE Hurr was elected last night at a meeting of the George Alfred Smith post American Legion to fill the chair of adjutant made by the religion of George Anderson A new office that of personnel officer was created to which William A Kinsella was elected It was decided at the meeting to equip the Legion fed ae a public playground for the children of Fairfield during the summer months At the next meeting the state commander will be present to explain the purposes of the endowment fund which will be raised by a campaign

Fairfield Theodore Fe, Hurr George Alfred Smith American Legion George Anderson William A. Kinsella Legion

Visit to Hanover Sparks Talk on Republic Leader

A fragmented report describes Hana Luther visiting near Hanover to meet Pel Mareha Von Hindrohurs, president-elect of the Republic. The conference, held privately, touched on leadership after the upcoming post, with remarks about the seating and executive role.

Gropany Hana Luther Hanover Pel Mareha von Hindrohurs von Birdenburg

Bridgeporters Fight Senate Over Loan Bill

Bridgeport's three senators clashed as the Senate tabled an unfavorable Banks committee report on a bill to cut loan company interest from 3.5 to 2.5 percent and to allow debtors to pay early. Challenger chaired the committee. Redden Wider Keeney Pierson opposed the report and sought division and study before action.

Telegram Hartford Bridgeport Senate Teday Soramittes Banks Stewart S. Challenger William A. Redten Frank I. Wider Challenger R. Leland Keeney Wallace TR. Pierson 33Rd Dstrict Senate jJournal House George M. Finkelstone Wilder Redden J. Lerwin Brainard Senate Keeney Piergson

Macri Jury Needs Three More Men In Trial

In New Haven County trial proceedings for Olympia Macri the jury selection continued with a mid morning exchange on a per se challenge. Parsell admitted another Parsell who had been dead 12 years, prompting questions on dead witnesses being called. The court excused Parsell and Koletsky pressed for further challenges as spectators dwindled and Macri faced the prospect of testifying amid tense church street crowd.

Koletsky Parsell Verticeman Alling New Haven Fudge Avery Olympia Macri Church Street Bayid Dweyer Bridgeport Leonard Bagnano Fragnano

Chile Peru dispute may trigger Pacific war says Quoetidian

PARIS April 28 America s intervention in the Chile Peru dispute may spark a Pacific war with the United States and Japan opposing Chile Peru. The article says Peru will likely declare war on Chile, and alliances will form, inviting broader conflict with American intervention feared as a perpetual South American nightmare, potentially drawing in Japan.

Chile Paris America United States Japan Quoetidian Peru Coolidge Americas Pacific

Cuban Ambassador Named by Zayas

NAMED AMBIGUOUS AMBASSADOR Rafarl Sanchez Aballi, a wealthy sugar planter from Oriente, has been appointed Cuban ambassador to the United States by President Zayas. Other items report on a dead girl near Chesterton Indiana, Ryosei Iehida's arrest in Tokyo, Canada lifting live poultry import restrictions, a PN-9 seaplane flight near Philadelphia, and various appointments and prosecutions in Chicago Philadelphia Hartford New York.

Havana Rafarl Sanchez Aballi Province of Oriente Hass United States Zayas

Battle of the Sea Carriers Reported Air Actions

The report states planes from opposing forces attacked the Blue submarine and the Langley carrier. Umpires say the Lawrence attack failed, while a black sea plane was shot down. On April 27, black force aircraft targeted Langley but the carrier escaped. overall damage figures await official critique starting May 1.

Lawrence

Kenealy Campaign Split In Stamford Republican Ranks

The Stamford Republican fight shows a decade long clash between the younger Hickey faction and the so called Hilk stocking crowd led by Judge Young. The present contest has divided the two groups with a favorable report expected in committee on reappointing Deputy Judge Breederhotk amid scant opposition.

Stamford Hickey Young Meysou Ia Tbe Breederhotk Wag

House Passes Auto Victims Protection Act in Connecticut

Hartford April 28 The House passed a bill allowing non resident motor vehicle operators who leave the state after an accident to be sued in Connecticut courts. The measure would have the State Motor Vehicle Commissioner serve process and notify the defendant to appear. default judgment possible. The bill argues reciprocal licensing keeps non residents under Connecticut regulations and jurisdiction.

Telegram Hartford House of Representatives Connecticut George N. Finklestone Bridgeport Judiciary Committee Finkelstone Senate

Lampoon Restored Allowance Sparks Harvard Burlesque Row

Harvard Advocate editors said no further editions would be printed after their burlesque on The Dial was deemed mail able by Washington authorities. Cambridge police confiscated 45 copies from a news stand as Lampoon expurgated disest number sold briskly with prices rising from 25 to 85 cents and a second edition planned for tomorrow.

Cambridge Mass Harvard Advocate Dial Washington Lampoon

Hickey Reveals Plays Booked for Best of Season

Bridgeport's New Lyric theatres announce a strong lineup for the season. John Golien's Seventh Heaven opens, followed by Broadway Rastus from Shuffle Along fame, then Rain, Lass Of Laughter with Flora Le Breton, and The Magic Ring starring Mitzi. Ethel Barrymore and Jane Cowl finish the season.

Bridgeport Wiliam H. Hickey New Lyric Theatre New York Hickey Firar Rete Entertainment Morrow Mitzi Ethel Barrymore Jane Cowl New Lyric

England Restores Gold Standard and Budget Changes

England moves to restore the gold standard affecting the United States with a $200 million policy clause while the budget plans higher inheritance taxes and reestablished duties. The government expects to receive reparations from Germany and shows no hope for French debt. Australia signals immediate return to free export policy and will not substitute gold for internal currency.

United States Qburechill Germany Australia Milbourne Bruce Jin

Obituary notices for Walter Cooper and others in Bridgeport area

Multiple obituaries and funeral notices for residents of Nichols Stratford and Bridgeport. Walter Cooper a 54 year old dairyman of Nichols died of heart disease and will be buried in Nichols. Anna Bucowinska died and funeral in St Michaels Church. Sidney S Beardsley 58 holds services at home with burial in Curong Cemetery. Jennie Allen Pair elough 59 to be buried at Mountain Grove. Anderson Robertson his funeral at Plymouth Church burial Lakeview. John J Woods 27 high mass at St Anns. Lena Bennett 83 funeral in Mountain Grove. Walter Scott Field 68 burial Mountain Grove after Read Memorial Chapel services. Charles A Wyot different address burial Willow Brook. Thomas Childs 80 died in New Haven with funeral in Lakeview Chingsey area.

Walter Cooper Nichols Bridgeport George Julien Trumbull Grange Clarence Cooper Stratford Theodore Cooper W Nichols Florence Cooper William Cooper England Anna Bucowinska Paul R Bucowinska George Pistey and Sons St Michael's Church Charles BR. Ratajczik St Michaels Cemetery Sidney Beardsley Sidney S. Beardafey King Street O'Wieck Curong Cemetery Jenne Alen Farrorough Jennie Allen Pairelough Blarry F Pairelough Mra Hay Turton Nerchiwood Avenue Mountain Grove Cemetery Turton Joann O'Donnel Torrington Etta Hubbard Mansfield Avanston The Astern Star Ndge Charles I, Atkina Plymouth Congregational Church Lakeview Cemetery S J. Thomas Larkhall Lodge A. F A. M Scotland Knights ‘Templars Clarry D. Davis e@son Mooseheart Bridgeport Lodge Loyal Order of Moose Astern Star Lodge Cian Campbell Lodge Hillazabeth Robertson John J. Woods John J.woods Fairfield Avenue St Ann’s Michael Cemele Lena Bennett Tent Bennett Addletown George P. Potter Elim Street Walter Scott Fier Walter Scott Field Read Memorial Willam Horace Day Washington Field Charles A. Wuot Charles A. Wyot Pequonnock Street Mr. Gannon Willow Brook Cemetery Weastrort

Drunken Driver Bill Advances to Governor in Boston

The State Senate passed the Drunken Driver bill imposing imprisonment for a second offense of operating a vehicle under the influence. The measure was sent to Governor Fuller for consideration today in Boston.

Boston State Senate Fuller

Bill 10 restrict loan companies killed in senate

In Hartford on April 28 the Senate rejected the loan company restriction bill. Rep Joseph Cuhelli of Bridgeport sought a cap of one license per 20 000 residents, noting 43 Connecticut loan firms with 3 in Bridgeport. Sen Howard Challenger, committee chair, argued the bill would unfairly wipe out firms already operating. The House had rejected the measure previously.

Senate Hartford Banks House Joseph Cuhelll Bridgport Howard Challenger Bridgeport Connecticut

Redden Tax Inquiry Proposal Fails in Senate

Hartford April 28 The Senate rejected Senator William Redden Bridgeport bill to form a five member commission to investigate state taxation with aim of equalizing the burden. Finance committee reported unfavorably Redden argued real estate bears the heavy load and urged a costly statewide inquiry. Deputy State Tax Commissioner Hulcomb estimated 100000 dollars needed while Redden put the cost between 16000 and 15000.

Hartford Senate Today William Redden Bridgeport Finance Committee Redden Connecticut R. Leland Keeney Somers Frederick UC. Walcott Norfolk Reden Carlos Hulcomb

Salary Increase Bills With Substitute Reported In Senate

Hartford April 28 reports from the Judiciary committee show substitute salary bills to follow. Bills would affect Fairfield County Common Pleas court prosecutor and clerk and Fairfield County Superior court messenger. Acting Senate Leader Samuel C. Shaw of Redding announced the actions.

Telegram Hartford Senate Judicary Committee Fairfleld County County Superior Court Samuel C. Shaw Redding

Motor Club Cars To Operate Between Bridgeport And New York

A new venture, Blue Oliva Coach Lines Incorporated, aims to run luxury coach service from Bridgeport to New York in under three hours with 23 cushioned wicker chairs. Christopher C. Wells will manage the line, with termini at Stratfield Hotel in Bridgeport and Roy James hotel in Norwalk, and a New York hotel near Times Square as the terminal. The company is incorporated for 50 000 dollars and lists Frederick A. Cooper as president, Rus ael W. Sutich as secretary, and W. W. Bent as counsel, with other directors from Bridgeport and Trumbull.

New York Blue Oliva Coach Lines, Incorporated Wbridgeport New de Boxe Parler Ars Internation Motor Truck Company Christopher C. Wells Bridgeport-Trumbull Jine Bridgeport Stratfield Hotel Norwalk Roy James Timey Square Dickering Resent Frederick A. Cooper Rusael W. Sutich Secretars Christopher ©. Wells Trumbull Williame Wintter Edward 8. Bray Alonzo A

Elevator Agent Talks To Associations Here At Stratfield

George Heilman of Otis Elevator Company addressed the Purchasing Agents Association of Connecticut and the American Society of Mechanical Engineers at a joint meeting and banquet at the Stratfield Hotel. Speakers included H. Bullard of Connecticut Chamber of Commerce and L K Murphy of Brooklyn Edison. The event merged the two groups for a social and informational session on improving relations among engineers purchasing agents and salesmen.

George Heilman Otis Elevator Company of New York Purchasing Agents Association of Connecticut American Society Mechanica Engineers Stratfield Mr. Heffman Engineering Materalu H. Bullard Connecticut Chamber of Commerc L K. Murphy Brooklyn Edison Company RK Felcher Bridgeport Brash Company Boies Purchasing Agents Association Heilman

Meetings Tonight Across Local Lodges And Councils

Community notices list gatherings this evening at 56 Beach Street for the Lailan Women’s council, 1 0. O. F. at 16 State Street, Adelphian lodge at 108 Broad Street, Magna Charta lodge at 396 Stratford Avenue for Sons of George, and Harmony council No 12 J. C. L. A. M. at the Newfield building.

Lailan Women's Council Beach Street Monitor Lodge O. F State Street Adelphian Lodge Broad Street Magna Charta Lodge Sons of George Stratford Avenue Harmony Council

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