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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1925

Page

7

Missing Boy On Motorcycle From Bridgeport

William Rosa a nineteen year old plumber's helper vanished from Porchester after leaving his boarding place last Thursday after work. His sister in Bridgeport reported the disappearance to police. James F. Kelly, his employer, last saw him riding his motorcycle. Rosa is described as 5 feet 6 inches, about 130 pounds, dark complexion, in working clothes.

William Rosa Ninteen Deakin Street Bridgeport Porchester James F. Kelly Osa Kelly Kosa

Suspicion Grows Over Aphasia Case In Union City

A young unidentified woman found suffering aphasia in Union City New Jersey was partially identified by a man claiming to be Captain Patrick Leighton of The British embassy in New York He named her Lady St Anateel of London but no such officer exists British consulate officials said Elinor Glyn denied any connection to the case saying her daughter is abroad and could not explain a word found with the victim

Union City N J North Hudson Polle Becaume Patrick Leighton New York St ‘Anateel London New Yok Leighton Washington Elinor Glyn Los Angeles August Vir Todax Union Yo J Ase Glyn Bootler Johnny Quinlan Johnny New York City Johnny Sauter Mrs Quinlan Quinlan Secret Service

Thomaston Wreck Claims Second Victim in Weekend Crash

A Thomaston crash on the Thomaston Waterton road late Saturday night killed Alcide Paradise of 596 South Main Street and Stella Beaudoin of 17, almost instantly. The machine struck a sign, went over a fence, injuring several others including Armand Belanger of 40 East Clay Street, who survived with a fractured right clavicle. Others, Mrs Alvin Bertrand and a daughter Lou, were treated for injuries. George and Leo Lamue were discharged from the hospital.

Waterbury API Thomaston-Waterton Road Alcide Paradise South Main Street Misa Stella Beaudoin St Mary's Hospital George Lamue East Clay Street Leo Lamue Armand Belanger Alvin Bertrand Lous

New flashlight signal system improves Fourth precinct safety

Police Commissioner William H Ryan reports the Fourth precinct in the North End has 14 flashlight signals installed since August 1. The system, similar to others citywide, allows rapid location of patrolmen during emergencies, addressing prior complaints of insufficient protection. Residents say the new signals boost response and satisfaction with policing.

Willliam H Ryan Police Board Perth

Auto Burns After Orange Collision in Milford

A car driven by Vidarmn Mosgrove Stratford promin ent Red Men rites sideswiped a New York machine late last night near Milford on the turnpike. The vehicle went down an embankment turned over and burst into flames destroying the car while the occupant was injured. The crash occurred about 206 feet west of Fairview farms road in Orange.

Milford Vidarmn

Suit Withdrawn After Collision Injury

Hyman FE Berkowics Tridgeport was injured in a collision on North avenue November 12 1924 thrown from a wagon. He suffered a concussion and other injuries and sought damages against David Hutchinson. The suit was withdrawn from Superior court yesterday afternoon.

Hyman FE

State Refuses to Restore 68 Eclectic Physicians Licenses

Hartford Aug 17 The State Council of Health voted against reconsidering a prior action revoking licenses of sixty eight eclectic physicians. Health Commissioner Osborn warned that any debarred doctors attempting to practice would face immediate prosecution and possible police involvement. The licenses were revoked after a county grand jury probe found fraud in obtaining them and a later Supreme Court ruling upheld the revocation.

Hartfort State Council of Health Health Stanley Osborn Fto Hartford County Ecle Tle Tim Supreme Court Eigth Healy State Department

Bethel Man Held For Biting In Bethel Court Tonight

About 250 locals attended in Bethel as Joseph Teo, charged with assault and mayhem, forfeited a $500 bond and did not appear in Bethel court. Thomas Roberts filed a $1500 attachment on Teo’s shoe repair shop on Center street. a gun was reportedly involved in the assault near Grassy Plain street and Greenwood avenue.

Bethel Joseph Teo Bethel Court Ar- Thomas Roberts Teo Center Street William 'B. Reilly Roberts Grassy Plain Street Greenwood Avenue Teog Ting Lake Avenue Danbury Stig

Maine police hunt masked men in bath tub assault case

Maine police press a wide search for two masked robbers who bound and gagged Mrs Blaine Davis and left her to drown in a bathtub with water on. Mr Davis arrived to help, saving her. The 10 year old Mrs Davis was briefly semi conscious and described two assailants, one tall and one short.

Flllworth Maine Blaine Davis Davis

Nurse Drowns In Willimantic River

Miss Arline Krajewski twenty two of Norwich drowned in the Willimantic river opposite Nipnet Canoe club house while her colleague Miss Alice Saukitis nearly perished while attempting rescue. Both were nurses at St Joseph's hospital. The body of Krajewski was recovered by George Sumner.

Willimantic Arline Krajewski Howara Street Norwich Nipnet Alice Saukitis Bristol Krajewski St Joseph's Hospital Bithe Nelthe

Daily Record of Ambulance Calls

Ambulance calls report injuries from two incidents. Haward Klein at Taindley Street suffered a forehead wound after a son threw something. treated by Dr Charles V Snarkowsk. Rodman Convin injured jumping from a shed and landing on a left arm, fracturing it. taken to Bridgeport Hospital after treatment by Dr Arthur J Sekerak. Julia Lubfsky, fourteen, at 367 Main Street drank after an argument with her father and was taken to St Vincent's Hospital in non serious condition.

Haward Klein Taindley Street Sone Charles V Snarkowsk Saracon Rodman Convin Arts Y.k Yard Bridgeport Arthur J Sekerak Julia Lubfsky Main Street St Vincent's Hospital

Mayors to Speak at Convention of State Hibbernians

Mayors David B H Fitzgerald of New Haven and F William Berens will speak at the Ancient Order of Hibernians banquet during the state convention opening tomorrow morning in this city. The banquet at Pleasure Beach restaurant starts at 8 o clock with toastmaster Atty Thomas Cullinan. Speakers include John Donnelly Tuisto national director John S McCarthy New Haven past national director Michael J Conley state vice president Mrs Jennie J Carroll New Haven president of the state auxiliary Rev James Keating state chaplain Daniel J O Connor chairman of the organizing committee and a strong musical program. Soloists are John McDonough Mrs Mary Kelly Meehan Mrs Mary Crean New Britain national director of the Sadies Auxiliary Miss Theresa O Brien and Joseph Wieler. Trolley cars will shuttle delegates to the beach at 4:30 followed by fireworks and dancing.

David BH Fitzgerald New Haven William Behrens Order of Hibernians Michael J Conley Jennie J Carroll James Keating Daniel J O'Connor John McDonough Mary Kelly Meehan Mary Crean New Britain Sadies

Three Held After Raids At Walnut Beach

Milford police led by Chief James J Maher raided eight alleged liquor outlets at Walnut Beach arresting three on state prohibition violations. Dominick Lombardo John Millspaugh and Bessie Southard were released on $500 bonds to appear in Milford town court Saturday morning to answer charges.

Milford Ulford James J Maher Walnut Beach Dominick Lombardo Grove Avenue John Millspaugh Sound View Bessie Southard Oak Avenue

Tax Cut Plans Face House Senate Dispute

Treasury leaders push for income tax reductions retroactive to this year and a cut in the maximum surtax to 20 percent, with possible further relief on nuisance taxes. Senators Smoot and Tilson debate scope while officials await final Treasury figures on surpluses and last year’s finances.iller

House Smoot Tilson Treasury Mellon Washington Congress

State opens bureau to regulate aircraft

Connecticut forms a state department of aviation under the state motor vehicle department with headquarters in the Armory. The office will operate independently with 30 day inspections of every airplane used in the state.

Hartford Connecticut State Board of Control State Department of Aviation Stile Armory State Motor Vehicle Department

Enchanted April comes to New Lyfe theatre with Ravold

John Ravold shifts from minstrel clown to a small role in Kane Campbell’s The Enchanted April at the New Lyfe theatre beginning Wednesday. The cast features Helen Gahagan Elisabeth Risdon Alison Shipworth and Merle Maddern with Ravold as Ioan Ravold previously acted in Milwaukee and New York productions.

John Ravold Kane Campbell New Lyfe Theatre Dement Yeaham Italy Rovala Players’ Guild Milwaukee Rosalie Stewart Domenico Mo Osco Theatre Ravel New York George Arliss Hamilton Frank Craven Helen Gahagan Elisabeth Risdon Alison Shipworth Merle Maddern Hugh Huntey Herbert Gilbert Douglas Ioan Ravold Elizabeth Beth Risdon Alisole Skipworth MERLE MAD# DERN Hugh HU Herbert Yost G Douglas John Ravolby Adelina Roadoris Carteret John Hayden Morosco Theatre

Polys Vaudeville Show Delights With Dancers and Stars

The Palis Vaudeville theatre showcased Meyer Golden's South Sea Dancers eight in number to a sensational reception. Hiddie Parde Gloria Archer and others joined Emma Dearie and Gladys Nagel in Gloria a musical comedy piece. Dallas Walker Trio offered West of the Great Divide while Brown and Demont and Alvin and Alvin performed variety numbers. Bebe Daniels headlined Wild, Wild Susan with Rod La Rocque in a romantic thrill ride. A Handsome Man contest to select Mister Bridgeport is announced for soon.

Meyer Golden Palis Vaudeville Theatre Dolla Swan Grace Hiddie Parde Gloria Archer Emma Dearie Gladys Nagel Clarenee Marks Gloria Charles Maxwell Smith Dallas Walker Susan Mister Bridgeport Bert Golden Brown DE Mont Alvin & Alvin Eddie Pardo & CO Clarence Marks Pathe News Richard Harding David van Bibber Paramount Bebe Daniels Rod Lane Liberty Magazine

Shore Leave at Poll Majestic draws eager crowds

Richard Barthelmess stars in Shore Leave at the Poll Majestic with an enthusiastic reception. The film captures naval life aboard dreadnoughts with authentic scenes filmed abroad and Navy cooperation. Dorothy Mackaill supports, delivering strong performances alongside a lively bill and news items.

Hive Richard Barthelmess Poll Majestic Theatre Matary Wfe Gais United States Offic Als Motion Picture Company Dorothy Mackall Harthelmess Majestic Charles Chase

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