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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1925

Page

2

Last Rites For Dead Publisher Vil Be Simple

Chicago Aug 20 AP Final rites for Victor Fremont Lawson proprietor and editor of the Chicago Daily News will be simple and unobtrusive as the life he lived The funeral service for the noted publisher who died unexpectedly at his home here last night will be held at eleven oclock next Monday morning in the New England Congregational church In deference to his wishes the ceremony will be held at the home The minister to officiate Rev John A Heyworth pastor of the New England church Lawson was devoted to the newspaper and his colleagues pallbearers include active workers from the composing room business office and news desks The list of honorary pallbearers includes lifelong associates in journalism benevolence and civic life Thousands of messages poured in from President Coolidge Vice President Dawes Melville Stone and others mourning his passing from journalism and praising his leadership.

Chicago Fremont Lawson Chicago Daly News Hfe New England Congregational Church John & Heyworth New England Lawson Canada Daily News Mr Lawson Congo O W Butta Clark M Cavanee Anthons Czarnecki William Aser McKinley Henry Justin Smith Donald J Walsh Emmons J Alden George H Baker Edward Prices Bell Wyllys W Baird Herman Black Benjamin Carpenter Charles HH Denn Walter L Fisher Jesse Holdom Thomas D Jones Keele James Langland Cyrus H McLorrick R R Moormick William L McLean Frank B Noyes Adolph S Ochs Harry Osterman Jason Rogers Hopewell L Rogers Julius Rosenwald John Chaffer Melville E_ Stone Walter Walter H Wilson Joan Woodward Slason Thompern

Iceman Prostrated by Heat Dies of Delirium Tremens

Derby crowd reports a man delivering ice last Tuesday succumbed to heat and delirium tremens. He was taken to St Vincent's hospital, then moved to Hillside home in the city where he showed initial improvement before his condition worsened.

Rank Blazes Derby St Vincent's Hospital Hillside

Night meetings on city fraternal and service groups

Community groups listed include Pride of Bridgeport council Daughters of America 62 Cannon Street Joseph Dowdall lodge K of P 1025 Main Street Arcanum lodge 1087 Broad Street Womens Christian Temperance Union 239 Gilbert Street Machinists 847 Main Street and many more across Bridgeport. Also notes about related organizations at 62 Camp Street and other local venues.

Pride of Bridgeport Council Daughters of America Cannon Street Joseph Dowdall Lodge K of P Main Street Arcanum Lodge Broad Street Womens Christian Temperance Ibert Street Bcandinasian Sick Benefit Society Lee Avenue Oronogue Lodge Stratford Washington Camp Bridgeport American Electroplaters Society Camps Street Deeport Schsaber Nelson State Street Nanty Lincoln Indee Tod Stalford Avenua Ida Lodge Field Street Parkers

Obituary notices of Penski Beach Armitage families and others

A series of funeral notices for many local residents including ten year old Cagmund Penski son of Vincent and Stanislawa Penski, Thomas Halan a seaman killed in Pacific waters, Catherine Stroomer Relly, Marie B Beach, Mary Lesinsky, Mary Baricko, Anna Pennoyer, Harold J Andreas, Charles Collins Perry, Lawrence B Wood, Andrew Bischoff, Mrs Caroline Handy, and Walter Armitage. Services mostly at local churches with burials at St Michaels, Lakeview, Mt. Grove, and Oak Lawn cemeteries. several high mass requiems and standard post death rites noted. Surviving relatives listed where given.

Cagmund Penski Vincent and Stanislawa Penski Hancock Avenue Lt Michael the Archangel SS Michaels Cemetery

Driver McKillop Dies After Collapse in Park Scene

Joseph McKillop aged 42 of 504 Maple Street died of heart failure while being taken to Bridgeport hospital after collapsing in Beardsley Park. He was stricken while driving with his family, and a motorist stopped to help before responders arrived. death was pronounced by Medical Examiner Ho LePhen Peters.

Joseph McKillop Maple Street Bridgeport Hospital Beardsley Park Thecele Poleemin McKillop Neie Ambiline Ho LePhen Peters

Twelfth District Club Plans Sheep Roast

The Twelfth District Club lays plans for a sheep roast on September 6 at Hillside Home. Members met to finalize arrangements and duties for the event.

Twelfth District Club Imeifth Alice Snemtat Sraght Llillgide

Granting Demands Would Raise Price In Coal Dispute

The miners reject arbitration and insist on wage and price increases that would raise anthracite costs by 2 to 3 dollars per ton, arguing production must continue while acknowledging wages are high versus other trades. Operators counter that consumers will not pay higher prices and that current levels cannot be maintained without substitutes.

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Mrs Prindle Dies at 87 in Bridgeport Home

Mrs Harriet Scovel Prindle aged 87 of 795 Myrtle avenue widow of Isaac B Prindle former cashier and director of Pequonnock National Bank died yesterday at her home. Born in Albany she lived in Bridgeport 46 years. Survived by daughter Mrs Paul Kendall of Atlanta sister Mrs George W Pierce Albany and six grandchildren. Active member of First Presbyterian Church. Rev H A Davenport to officiate at services this afternoon at 4 o'clock. Body to Monticello Georgia for funeral and burial Sunday.

Harriet Scovel Prindle Myrtle Avenue Isaac B Prindle Pequonnock National Bank Albany Bridgeport Mra Paul Kendall Atlanta George W Pierce First Presbyterian Church H A Davenport Monticello

France and Italy to Settle Debts Tonight

In a closing lecture on peace problems of France a speaker argued there can be no question of a reputation of debts by France. He urged viewing lenders as friends aiding to avert catastrophe and called the debt sacred while noting preparations for an indispensable settlement. American policy and foreign policy figures discussed.

France United States Arthur Young State Department Washinton Jeremiah VW Jenks New York University Nicaragua Alvin S Johnson New Republic

FOSTEAN MAY BE NEW DRY CHIEF

The World reports John A Fostern, Philadelphia division prohibition chief, slated to become dry administrator for the district. Announcement expected in Washington Saturday with change effective September 1. Other appointments include Sill Gell new investigations bureau head under Treasury and Reuben Ro Sas directing Newark Bay ton office.

New York John A Fostern Philadelphia Washington Sill Gell a+sistant the Treasury Andrés Reuben Ro Sas Newark Bayton

Danbury Man Heavily Fined for Tax Return Failures

Hartford August 70 AP Franklin J Scollins Jr of Danbury ordered to pay about 70000 to Internal Revenue Collector Robert Eaton in back taxes penalties and interest after failing to disclose profits from liquor transactions. Scollins faced 1521598 in additional income tax with 14845 21 added for 1921 7105 for 1922 6848 for 1920 and 8614 for 1919. Represented by Charles E Williamson of Darien. John Bonadies, former Hartford football star, to pay 450 62 in taxes and penalties for delinquent reporting claiming income came from real estate transactions.

Hartford Frank J Scollins, Jr Danbury Robert O. Eaton Scollins Charles E Williamson Darien John Bonadles Hillside Avenue Gaton The Revenue Bureau

Westport arrest follows trolley car murders detail

Frank Daly and two male companions were tracked from Mount Vernon to a Cross Highway boarding house near Westport. Police cordoned an isolated farm, found Daly in bed after dawn, and took him to the barracks after he allegedly confessed to the Mount Vernon trolley car killings. Daly faces first degree murder charges with an expected arraignment in Mount Vernon.

Kleisch Edward Bowe Crosa Highway Daly Westport Silverstein Mattes Mount Vernon Martin and Donahue New York Walter Lynehan State Police Lynehan Bernard Scully Wiliam Silk Stephen Stanton Cross Highway York Contrict Frank Daly Connecticut Connecicut Tha Jacob Schumacher

Woman Groger Reports Theft at Grand Street Grocery

Mrs Berrach who runs a room behind her Grand Street grocery reported to police at 11 30 p.m. last night that a man entered the room and stole about 500 in small change. She believed the thief lived nearby and suspected a prior 40 loss. Police searched with two men but found no suspects. questions about carrying 500 unnoticed remain.

Frank Berrac Grand Street Chang

Fog Forces Camp Time Change and Baseball Outing

Fog caused a schedule shift at the camp as Lt Knox moved sheets for Dooley. Battery C beat Battery A 11 to 0 in a baseball game with Stalmack on the mound and Tillson catching. A bat hit Captain Heidger’s car. iodine treatment prescribed. Camp exchange thrives under Sgt Ernest Thomas with assistant Paul Toupin Jr. planned Fort Terry trip canceled. Visitors expected. weekend plans adjusted. Target practice starts tomorrow with sub caliber shells. Battery A leads sanitation at 90, Battery B 7k, Battery C 77. First meeting of Battery B announcers association held tonight.

Knox Dooley Frank Hira Julius Slemon Stalmack Leo Tillson L C Heidger Camp Sanitation Annoneers' Association

Coolidge Visits Scenes of His Early Triumphs

President Coolidge returns to his home town of Northampton Massachusetts during an overnight stop en route to Swampscott after a 185 mile drive from Plymouth Vermont. Crowds lined streets as he greeted locals, visiting the home of Mrs Elmira Goodhue, mother of Mrs Coolidge, and marking his ongoing ties to the city.

Northampton Mass Coolidge Plymouth Vt Swampscott Vermont Hills Northampton City Maor Felker Elmira Goodhuer Townshend Brattleboro Greenfield White House Plymouth Calvin Washington Goodhue

Hibernians Elect New Haven Man President

M J Connolly of New Haven was elected president of the Connecticut Hibernians at the state convention held at Hibernian Home Washington avenue. Officers named include Lawrence P Mangan of New Britain as vice president Daniel J O'Connor of Bridgeport treasurer and Edward F Slavin of Middletown secretary. The retiring treasurer was Edward T Lyons of Hartford. Delegates attended mass at St Augustine's church. The State A O H Women elected Jennie J Carroll of New Haven as president Arline Mulligan of New Haven vice president Ella Garvin of Hartford secretary Julia Brock of New London treasurer with Honora Walsh of Bridgeport narrowly defeated.

M J Connolly New Haven Connecticut Hibernians Hibernian Washington Avenue Connelly John Connelly Bristol Lawrence P Mangan New Britain Daniel J O'Connor Bridgeport Edward F Slavin Middletown Majo Edward T Lyons Hartford St. Augustine's Church Aux Wary St Augustines School Hall Jennie J Carroll Arline Mulligan Misa Ella Garvin Julia Brock Kew London Mia Honora Walsh

Connecticut Chamber to discuss New England federation plan

Hartford August meeting of the Connecticut Chamber of Commerce will review the New England federation concept. Chandler, executive VP and chairman of governor appointed delegates, will report on Boston meetings. Delegates to meet September 21 at Springfield to finalize plans while considering coal strike actions for September 1.

Chandler Gorge B Chandler Chamber Trumbull Connecticut New England Boston Springfeld Plans Aero Organization Connecticut Chamber of Commerce Po and Springs Maine

Girl Injured As Foot Caught At Building Elevator

Mary Sincak of 1672 Canaan Road Stratford, employed by Red Star company in Carpenter's Hall, 170 Elm Street, was taken to Emergency Hospital with foot injuries after her foot was caught between the floor and the elevator. Dr M E Hodgson treated her. she was then moved to St Vincent's Hospital. Condition reported good that night, but fracture status unclear.

Mary Sincak Canaan Road Statford Red Stir Company Carpenter's Hall Elmsted Cent Ions M E Hodgson St Vincent’s Hospital

Separated stars spark scandal in Tinsel Town

The note steeped tale sees a Mrs Valentino dispute a strict injunction and claim independence from a husband while listing her Pekinese Chee-Chee and seven siblings in Hollywood. The couple’s clash hints at a broader public curiosity about roles and glamour in movie society.

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Last Rites WIL BE Simple Victor’ Lawson Iceman D. T'S Igmund Penski Daniel Thomas Nolan Thomas Ha Lan U . Solorado Pacific Annie Nellie A Nolan Gulf Street Milford Catherine Stroomer Relily Catherine Stroomer James S Relly Blessed Sacrament Church St Michaels William John Cornelius Stroomer Miss Marie B Beach Marie B Beach Leroy Beach Howard Avenue Harry O’brien King’s Highway Grasmere St Peters Church St Thomas' Cemetery Fairfield Mary Leainsky Mary Lesinsky Hallam Street Oelock Sts Cyn and Methodius Church St. Michael's Cemetery Mary Baricko Jane Street St Johns Nepchurch Otlock St Michaels Cemetery Anna Pennoyset Anna Pennoyer Seeley Street Rex Charles A Decker Mountain Grove Harold John Andres Harold John Andreas John Andreas Windsor Avenue St James’ Church Brial St Michael's Cemetery Charles Collin Perry Harbor Road Southport Oak Lawn Cemetery Lawrence B. Wood Lawrence B Wood Wilmot West Lafayette Street M Guggenheim Devon Lakeview Cemetery Andrew Bischoff Beardsley Street Caroline J. Handy Caroline J Handy Robert Handy Arctic Street St Charles' Church Walter Armitage Laurel Beach Road H B Knollmeyer 17 M C Company A Boucher Aleck Burns Lawrence Armitage Mrs. Prindle Italy Fostean Danbury Man Frank J. Scollins, Jr Lynevhan Donahue Stanton Schumacher Nichols John “Dopey Harlem Captain Silvertein Daly Hia Sing Sing Brooklyn John F Godilot Daly Groger Hibernians Daniel J. O'Connor D J O'Connor State Chamber N.E. Federation Connetcut Chamber of Commerce Chippanes Country Service Alexander Smith Axminster Armstrongs Lincoleum Felt Base Neponset Neuss Rudy Oshkosh Kalamazoo V Valentino Tven Chee-Chee Ahe Hixo Hollywood Valentino Chee- Chee Ullman Calla Rudolph
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