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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1924

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Start Work of Floating Dawes Loan in London Flux

New York Aug 18 American bankers moved to accelerate flotation of their share of the 200000000 international loan to Germany, Dawes plan hinges on London protocol ratification. J P Morgan Lamont Whitney head Americas syndicate, with Mitchell and Sweeny among others expected to join in Europe. Herriot to address cabinet tomorrow amid strong public support for France’s peacetime policy shift.

New York Germany France Germasca Europe Wall Street J. P. Morgan Thomas W. Lamont George Whitney J. P. Morgan and Parus Mus Ae Herriot Chamber of Deputies London Clemenceau M. Herriot Chamber United States

Gounterfeiter Held on Bonds as Arrests Expected

Salvatore Massa of 49 Ward Street New Haven was arrested for passing counterfeit $10 bills on three storekeepers identified by police. His case was continued to September 8 in police court with $3,500 bonds. Federal officers will handle further action and more arrests are anticipated.

New Haven Salvatore Massa Tdwards Street United States B. Fl. Tanck Staviker Tnt Po Dees Thef Symbton Seo Ales Mare

Prince of Wales at Home In Bridgeport Social Scene

Ed Windsor, Prince, attends supper clubs in his own home town with formal dances and a roadster ride. the piece notes royal etiquette and social events while highlighting support for Princess Mary's Fund for the Blind by Eleanore Browne.

Scotland Yard Windsor Prince of Wales Palace Eleanore Browne Princess Mary's Fund For the Blind

Bryan Accepts Democratic Vice Presidential Nomination at Nebraska

Governor Charles W. Bryan formally accepted the Democratic nomination for vice president on a crowded Lincoln football field. He praised the party platform as broad and progressive, pledging unity to aid progressive farmers and wage earners. Senator Harrison of Mississippi lauded the Democratic organization as the sole channel for leadership, as the campaign opened outdoors in Clarksburg.

Lincoln Neb Associated Press Charles W. Bryan Democratic Party University of Nebraska Memorial Stadium Bryan John W. Davis Clarksburg W. Va Harrison Mississippi Taw

New Chairman Named on Special Tax Committee

Edward S Willett was named chairman of the special committee to study taxation resolutions. He succeeds Angus H McKenale as chair. John R Woodhull joins the sub committee as the previous member could not serve. The panel seeks data from cities following Tesing resolutions to guide exemptions for new homes and industrial plants to spur building activity, though conflicting with state law.

Edward S. Willett Nicholas Tesing DeVer C. Warner Willett Angus H. McKenale Mcienzie John R. Woodhull Mr .Tesing Tesing

Stribling Kayges Stone in Fourth

A terse sports brief notes Stribling Kayges achieving a key milestone in the fourth period as the ug boy mic Ba Ciai contest unfolds.

Kayges Ug Boy Mic Ba Ciai

Auto Victim William O'Leary Dies in North Main Crash

William O Leary 58 of 433 South Renue died of a fractured skull after a six AM crash on South Avenue near Railroad with a machine driven by Joseph Hatrick 22 of 2819 Fairfield Avenue. Hatrick held on $1000 bond for reckless driving. another midnight collision on North Main near Ox Hill involved William Cooper and H. J. Evans with arrests for reckless driving and license issues. Both cars badly damaged. hospital reports described.

Willam O'Leary South Renue Joseph &. Hatrick Fairfield Avenue South Avenue Railroad O'Leary Watrick di ‘Aa Sekevak St. Vincent's Hospital William Cooper Gilbert Street H. J. Evans

Jury declines to indict wife in McMullin death

New York today the grand jury refused to return a murder indictment against Mrs Frances Evelyn McMullin charged in the death of her husband Stewart N McMullin a former convict and prohibition enforcer The homicide charge lodged by police was dismissed She said she wrestled with him over a kitchen knife after he returned home drunk and tried to strike her and the blade struck his back

New York Frances Evelyn McMuillin Stewart N. McMullin

Five Ridgefield youths stranded after joy ride

In Roy, N Y, Aug 18 three young men and two girls were jailed in Renggeluer County awaiting transport home to Ridgefield Conn after a motor trip begun Friday night ended today. They faced vagrancy charges and were held until parents could be contacted. Funds were provided for their return journey. The party included Dorothy Wer sell 17 Julia Coleman 17 Liam Pemmerthel 19 Gustav Im merman 18 and Donald Sheesan 21, the driver.

Eroy Renggeluer County Ridgefield Conn Dorothy Wersell Julia Coleman Iliam Pemmerthel Gustav Immerman Donald Sheesan

Six Arrested in Old Time Fracas at Beach Park Cafe

A barroom brawl at Beach Park cafe on Madison Avenue drew Fourth Precinct reserves last night. Two women were lodged at the station house on charges of breach of peace, with three men named Meshan Templeton Haipin and Luippold among those taken into custody.

Madison Avenue Fourth Precinct John Meshan Thomas Templeton Lawrence Haipin Joseph, Leopold Dae Luippold

Submarine GFF Golden Gate Aground Off Varabone Islands

Grafton shipyard report states a submarine left Mare Island this morning and ran aground near Varabone Islands just before 9 p m. Local rescue and repair efforts were coordinated by wireless messages. no serious damage reported to the vessel or crew.

Gilpatric Used Funds of State to Hide Shortage

Hartford reports show state deposits in First National Bank of Putnam rose from $90,000 to $120,000 in two months after G Harold Gilpatric, former state treasurer, faced defalcation. Deputy Treasurer Judd protested, was overruled, and later reviewed the matter with bank directors to protect state interests.

Gilpatric Public Accountants Hartford Treasury Anson T. McCook First National Bank of Putnam G. Harold Gilpatric Fe Tahan Trovescen Wisbank Cleveland Thomas , . Judd New Britain Gilpatrie Judd Putnam Suieide

Town of Sherman school fund lost but made up

Sentiment in Sherman holds the town morally obligated to repay 4492.95 to restore the school maintenance trust fund lost through mismanagement by former treasurer Hawley. Auditors found no intentional fraud. town meeting approves repayment plan as trustees recall the fund and its use since 1880.

Town OF Sherman Sherman Willam B. Hawiey Tomiarrow Jschman Charles T Jolson Ube Hewley Hawley State Board of Education I. C. Atchison Atchison Danbury Savings Loans Board of Selectman Johnson

Stamford Woman Fined $500 for Liquor Violation

Stamford Australia. Mrs Mary Wiclis, proprietor of a small grocery store on Magee Street, was fined $500 and costs after arraignment for violating liquor laws. Police raided the shop following a Saturday afternoon arrest of a woman with a suspicious bundle.

Stamford Aus Mary ‘Uuczisowics Magee Stract Fabour

Counterfeit $10 Bills Reported Placed Locally

A local report notes multiple counterfeit ten dollar notes circulating, with authorities stating several counterfeit bills passed recently. The article cites the J Buren and mentions Atlantic Dam and Burnum area as locations where this fake currency appeared.

Comedy at Franks trial sparks judge rebuke

Chicago August reports the Leopold Loeb hearing shifting from grave to comic as Clarence Darrow clashes with State alienist Dr. Singer over mental disease and personality ascriptions. The defense and prosecution exchange arguments while Dr Krohn defends mental soundness amid tense testimony.

Krohn Chicago Associated Press Nathan F. Leopold, Jr Richard Loeb Robert Franks Clarence S. Darrow C Cief Defense Douglas Singer William OO. Krohn Benjamin Bachrach

Civic League Head Gets Warrant For Arrest Of Firpo

The Rev William Sheafe Chase president of the New York Civic League swore a warrant for the arrest of boxers Firpo on perjury charges. The aim is to deport Firpo before his bout with Harry Wills in Jersey City on Sept 11 after an investigation into his immigration records and statements at Ellis Island.

New York William Sheafe Chase New York Civic League Tails Angel Trrpo Thealing Boxer Bernard WH. Sandler Sandler Blanca Lourdea Picart American Legion My. Sandler Firpo Harry Wills Jersey City Canon Chase Wirpo United States Tis Island Bernard Sandler Ellis Island Curran Washington Britain Rod Grogs Civic League Lule Firpo

Garage Fire at Lake Torpedo Boat Plant

Two fire companies responded at 1:48 AM to a small fire at a Lake Torpedo Boat Plant garage adjoining Lake garage. The blaze was brought under control with no serious damage reported by Lake Fire Department.

Lake Torpedo Boat Plant Wat Lyate Fording Lake

Town Council Hearing Probes Church Hedge Fight

Stratford residents clash over the Blessed Sacrament hedge along Barnum avenue town property. Robert Brandt argues prejudice rather than principle drives opposition to the Catholic church hedge while others insist no hedges on town land. Council defers decision awaiting clearer papers as debate centers on religious tolerance and property rights.

Bpratford Robert Brandt Warwick Avenue Stratford Methodist Church Fourth District Church of the Blessed ‘Sacrament Barnum Avenue Brandt Thomas H. Rosenbeck West Avenue Blagio DeCesare Thompson’ Street George W. Amith High Park Avenue William “Wardman

Milford Farmer Wins at New Haven County Picnic

Milford farmer Albert P. Barrows won the horse shoe pitching elimination contest at the New Haven county farmers picnic held at Hammonasset. The event drew between 1200 and 1500 farmers under the New Haven County Farm Bureau with S. McClean Buckingham of the American Farm Bureau Federation delivering the address.

New Haven Dlesex Hammonagsett New Flaven County Farm Bureau Albert P. Barrows Milford S. McClean Buckingham American Farms Bureau Federation

Prince of Wales declines Chicago visit in U S tour

The Prince of Wales will not visit Chicago during his U S trip on the way to Canada. He plans a short private stay on Long Island and a possible White House stop in Washington, with no time for other American engagements. The Chicago Association of Commerce had invited him to Chicago.

Chicago Prince of Wales Long Island Canada Washington Wham RR Dawes Chicago Association of Commerce Atlantic Caelinitowy

Victims and incidents span city pages in wide news roundup

A long, fragmentary page review details a fatal car crash, church and council matters, public notices, court cases, school closures, and local events. It notes a speeding car death, a wedding, traffic collisions, a new tax committee chair, and various civic actions across Stratford Milford Norwalk and Danbury, with references to weather, races, and community happenings.

Planes Damaged Delaying Greenland Flight Start

Iceland August 18. Lowell H. Smith and Erik Nelson report heavy fuel loads and damaged planes that force a three day delay in the Reykjavik to Greenland attempt. Both machines suffer structural damage, a spreader bar breaks, and repairs await the cruiser Richmond's parts arrival.

Reykjavik Iceland Associated ‘Press Lowell H. Smith Erik Nelson Greenland North Atlantic Frederickadal Smith Nelson Richmonds Richmond America Locatelli Hoefn Hornafjord Greenlan

Fire Guts Danbury Mattress Factory in Losses

Fire at the Danbury mattress factory owned by Hyman Londa on Daley's Lane caused about 26000 in damage. Firefighters saved nearby homes but the two story wooden building with metal sheathing was largely gutted due to stockpiled cotton and wool. insurance partly covers the loss with Londa carrying a 7300 policy.

Danbury Hyman, Londa Daley's Lane North Street London

Man of Two Names Faces Bigamy Charge in Divorce Filing

Elizabeth Pribish Lavanio of Pridgeport seeks divorce from Vincenzo Lavanio known as Janes Lavery who allegedly married Dominica Furnerl in another ceremony after their 1922 marriage. She asks alimony and return to her maiden name as Lavanio was arrested on a criminal charge.

Vincenzo Lavanio Unis Janes Lavery Superior Elizabeth Pribish Lavanio Pridgeport Piaintif Dhat Lavanio Bean

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