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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1925
Page
2
AMPSCOTT Mass July 31 The press notes delicate Far East diplomacy will guide the selection of a new ambassador to replace Edgar Barur. Jason Ho states no candidate is yet in mind and the process will be undertaken with unusual care.
The article notes a man sought for a high ambassadorial post in the Far East whether from within or outside the diplomatic service. Dr Bancroft is named from outside with praised experience in Laval and public affairs. A letter from Lentinence to his brother Frederick Bancroft of Washington is mentioned.
Mack Company plans a new service station at an alley by Ash Creek in Black Rock near Automobile Row. Current HQ at Union and Connecticut avenues. Sale agreement signed. final negotiations paused as owners are in Poland. Building will front 200 feet, depth 407 feet.
Exchange Club members met Commodore Johannes Schiott of the Pequot Yacht Club at South Pom yesterday afternoon. A four race match featured Commodore Schiett versus George A Sherwood aboard the boat Erne with John Henry Walters aboard.
Otis Covell and Sehrott win the first close race around a mile and a belt triangle, Covell overcoming wind. Sherwood wins the second race aided by Walters’ seamanship. Bedford’s yacht Cythlen follows the course as club members witness every phase. A buffet luncheon preceded the events in the clubhouse.
In Berlin on July 31 AP reports Dr. Duisberg of the League of German Industrial gts recalled that on the eve of Armistice von Hindenburg phoned for his view of Wilsons 14 points. Duisberg said Hindenburg urged no faith in Wilson but Duisberg stated Germans had full confidence and the points would be accepted.
Hollywood July 31 AP A survey shows since 1917 over 160000 registered with Pacific Coast screen agencies but only about 16000 employed, leaving roughly 135000 without footing. Extras earn from 3 to 5 dollars daily, with higher pay for select roles, while lists include diverse applicants from bald heads to cross eyed individuals and dancers to stunt performers.
Holyoke Massachusetts July 31 A year in jail was imposed today on Thomas E French on four counts of larceny by means of worthless checks after he pleaded guilty. Judge John Hildreth said the sentence was reduced due to the fact that the boy's mother was killed in an auto accident a few days earlier. French had prior appearances on similar charges.
Federal Attorney Buckner announced that bond companies must pay or produce the defendants who ignored the bargain day summons. Forfeiture actions target $600000 in bail for 00 defendants who failed to appear in Padlock court, with proceedings to begin September 1.
A new postal ruling effective August 1 requires insured and collect on delivery parcels to guarantee return or forwarding postage. Senders must cover any postage needed if parcels are returned or forwarded. If postage is unpaid and the parcel is undeliverable, it goes to the dead letter office and no claim is accepted.
Charles Ro Disbrow of 1472 Irantis tan avenue succeeds Joseph Williamson as Fairfield County fish and game warden. Williamson becomes chief warden based in Hartford. Disbrow, Bridgeport native, left Crane company pattern department to assume duties after years as deputy warden under Williamson and Wilbur A Smith. He champions cooperation among anglers hunters and wardens and leads the Fairfield County Fish and Game Association, which he headed for years.
The Romney area in New Hampshire yields mica and feldspar quarried for industrial uses including lubricants and glass substitutes. Garnet deposits in Danbury and surrounding towns provide polishing powders used by Henry Ford’s operations, while gold, silver, and lead have been found but not mined profitably. Geologists study central peaks like Kearsarge and Cardigan for extensive granite ledges and mica-rich outcrops.
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