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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1925
Page
2
A court finds that the State's attorney improperly argued to jurors, tainting credibility and stressing associations with slacker or traitor labels. Evidence about injunctions against striking workers and memoranda from detectives were mishandled and should not have framed the case. A new trial is ordered with trial focus on the information charged.
Felix Ruskowski and Andrew Petko were held at the Sevawa precinct on assault and drunkenness charges after an altercation at Petko's home. Petko allegedly struck with a bottle, while Ruskowski suffered head injuries and was treated by Dr. A. Kekerak at Emmarzeny Hospital after ambulance transport.
An unidentified man traveling with a group was killed by bandits near Tor yesterday. The attackers fled with money and valuables, leaving local authorities to investigate the motive and location of the ambush.
Department of Justice investigates the 1921 settlement of Liberty bonds and cash from the American Metal stock held for Swiss claimants. Details center on Col Miller and associates including banker Vincent Carroll and lawyer Ned Thurston, with references to AD Johnson Jr and the Bergdoll case. Investigation spans Paris and Washington amid disclosures of bonds exchanged for smaller denominations and possible improper transfers.
Daily Record of Ambulance Calls reports multiple emergency runs at various times. Gustave Zandanella age 49 is treated for possible internal injuries after a fall from a roof and taken to St Vincent's hospital for observation. Mrs Balak dies en route to Bridgeport hospital after ambulance meets private doctor at Ash Creek bridge. George Pearson age 92 collapses at home and is pronounced dead after being found. Patrolman Malera age 39 injured while directing traffic between two cars and taken to St Vincent's hospital. Joseph Buna age 27 treated for severed hand and wrist from gas lamp explosion and taken to Bridgeport hospital. Felix Ruskowski age 41 sustains injuries from a fall and is treated at Hamilton street location.
The state's attorney's representatives oppose exposing Scott to jurors while a recent criminal court pattern excludes principals from the court, while defense argues the relevant cannot be excluded where his life is at stake. They consider placing him on the witness stand for examination by the court and jury.
A Southern Railway Macon to Atlanta passenger train crashed into the rear of a work train near Dames Merry, causing one death and multiple injuries. The accident disrupted service as investigators began to piece together how the collision occurred and which crews were aboard.
The beach forty by fifty feet will be leveled for a landing area with planes to start at five tomorrow morning. Four days expected to prepare the site and equipment. Personnel report good condition and eager to begin. Two pleons nesting nearby. Peary praised as a strong ice breaker, with Commander McDonald and Captain Steel coordinating the effort.
August incident in Hartford reports unidentified robbers forced a rear window of a 5 10 and 25 cent store with crowbars and civilcs, escaping with over $1000 in cash. Tools left, detectives and a fingerprint expert investigate. robbers drank root beer and cleaned up with towels before fleeing.
Police report three witnesses say a Connecticut registered car F 9884 owned by Frank Intelismo of 283 Alex Street collided with and slightly damaged three vehicles at Seaside Park around 7:30 pm. Reports to police cite reckless driving at high speed on park roads. details were broadcast to patrols.
An article critiques Neo Malthusian views on Italy’s infant mortality and overpopulation. It argues emigration isn’t a permanent fix, disputes Malthusian solutions, and praises Italian heritage while warning against accepting “Apostles of Infanticide” ideas. It cites Count Cippleo’s remarks on remedying Italy’s population pressures.
The obituary column reports funerals for William H. Murphy Ernest Deschamps Philomena Vietra Layina Swift Margaret Ann Schoonmaker John Felts Jane Mitchell Patrick Butler George Pearson and Josephine Balik among others. Details include birthplaces, addresses, service times, church names, and burial sites across Stratford Milford and nearby towns.
Members of the Ex change club discussed the most scenic point in Connecticut after Connecticut Co offered a motion picture tour of picturesque trolley rides through the state. Citizens named sites from Lake Zoar to Bear Mountain and St Marys by the Sea, with Derby hills and Housatonic valleys among the preferred locations.
The ex Crown Prince speaks of uniting Europe, erasing anti German prejudice, and fostering a strong Germany. He praises the German nation, plans his sons' futures in agriculture, commerce, and industry, and calls for his wife Cecilie’s support to serve the country.
The text recounts wartime transfer issues between Poland and Germany, detailing nationality options for residents, the League of Nations arbitration led by Judge Kaekenbeck, and the 1924 Vienna agreement. It notes evictions had to occur by August 1, 1925, with 12,000 families already evicted, and that transfers target those who did not opt for citizenship.
A compilation lists numerous Bridgeport organizations and meeting venues including the Okenuck tribe Red Men hall East Main Street Borraneo Glee club St Charles hall and various lodges such as Samuel H Harris lodge 0 C F 1087 Broad Street and Orient chapter W SL Masonic temple. Also named are the Hungarian Workingmen Choral Society 318 Spruce Street Young People’s Christian Association 249 Spruce Street and the Bridgeport Firemen’s Sick Benefit Association 274 Middle Street among many others.
August 2 Marion Ohio marked the second anniversary of President Warren G. Harding's death with observations at a Baptist church. Dr. Carl W. Sawyer spoke of Harding's brief but impactful administration while a local driver faced arrest for reckless driving after an auto incident. The church pews were draped in purple with a black silk ship backdrop and flowers.
August 2 reports the Societe Generale in Paris untouched by the clerks strike while provinces show the movement expanding. An official says concessions were made to avert work stoppage and protect a new French loan.
A Springfield death follows injuries from an Abbe Suffield automobile accident as George Frandamore four dies at Mercy Hospital. In Waterbury a Savin Rock drowning is confirmed with Ignaz Gusas identified as the victim. A Philadelphia death notes Rev. Joan Gordon emeritus at a theological seminary aged eighty two. Paris sees a resumption of war debt talks anticipated by mid September. Five hurt in a crash on the Boston Providence turnpike near Easton Massachusetts with Mabel L Scott among the injured.
Kenneth Usher seven and a half years old died in St Joseph's hospital after a car struck him near Merrows. Ralph Colling was arrested as the driver of the car. The Usher family was en route to South Coventry when the incident occurred.
Rear Admiral Mark Britol, commander of the U S Naval forces in Turkey, departed Constantinople today for the United States. He expects to reach Washington on September 7 and plans to return to Constantinople before Christmas.
Louisville August 2 The party nominees for the general election were chosen from Kentucky’s primary with several thousand candidates participating. One shooting disrupted the day as Aegro was shot in Blackeye and Mernando Cornett was arrested. The main results favored Governor Fields aides and backers of port mutemu at state race tracks. James Roberts, Centre College football alum who beat Harvard years ago, lost in a Democratic race to J H Baughman in Boyle County. Senator J R Rash, who pushed anti evolution bills, apparently went down to J L Thurmonds of Gracey. George Ellis, once author of an anti evolution bill, was eliminated in the Republican race by J C Hutcherson.
General H. M. Lord, budget director, said from Rockland that the end of the next fiscal year would show a government surplus of not less than 290 million dollars based on best receipts and restricted 1926 expenditures. He will return to Washington to prepare preliminary 1927 estimates due September 15 with a 2.08 billion dollar maximum.
Officials of the Reading Coal and Iron Co received rush orders to move upwards of 1,000,000 tons of coal stored at Landingville near Kerr. A large force began loading cars to handle about 15,500 tons daily while details on labor impact and final destination were not disclosed.
Waterbury August 3 AP Thomas W Walsh court stenographer of the Superior court died here tonight He was a theatrical correspondent for New York papers and a familiar figure in the courts having served as stenographer for the city and district court Born in New Britain he lived in Waterbury most of his life He leaves his wife Monica McMahon Walsh and three brothers Samuel Lawrence and Frank Walsh Funeral arrangements have not been completed.
Camden parents Mr and Mrs George H Davis sped from Camden to Atlantic City with state police escort to reach their six year old daughter Florence who died 16 minutes after injuries from a car crash.
Mass August 2 AP two persons killed and two drivers arrested for driving 50 endanger public safety. Louis Chaloux alighted from a street car and ran into a car driven by Charles W Clapper both from Hudson. Chaloux died six years later and Clapper released on 2000 bond. Mrs Mary McAuley 45 struck and killed by Delphis J Patro at Pittsfiel as she crossed to take a trolley Patro held in default of bond.
Fighting broke out between Socialists and Hakenkreuzler after the funeral of Socialist Burgomaster Reumanth in Vienna. Police restored order as clashes erupted at the city hall area with reports of injured participants and arrests.
Fire broke out yesterday afternoon at about 3 30 near the awning at 616 Howard Avenue where Verrel a grocer occupies the premises. Fire companies 2 and 1 Chemical No 2 and Truck No 1 responded but the blaze burned briskly before being extinguished causing damage to the awning and adjacent areas.
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