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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1925

Page

2

Foster Named New York Prohibition Admin Chief

The reorganization names M. Y. Foster as New York district chief with Walton A. Green as chief investigator to build a trained unit for major cases. Frederic Baird Halsey Dawood Herbert White and others fill Pittsburgh Tampa Los Angeles San Juan Hawaii posts as acting administrators or district heads. Putney may become Connecticut deputy under Foster, with further staff changes anticipated as districts align to three attack lines against bootleg supply, education, and local enforcement support.

Army Mas Walton A. Green Me. Andrews Military Police France San Francisco E. C. Yellowley Mr. Green Boston Journal Green Frederik Baird Bessemer and Lake Erie Railroad Pittsburgh Halsey Dawoody Tampa Herbert H White Fort Worth Texas Robert FE. Frith Los Angeles A. J. Hanlon San Juan Porto Rico R. B Sams New Jersey Boston J. A. Foster Philadelphia New York RG. Merick Buffalo B. E. Ewing Illinois Chicago C. Townsend St. Paul W. D. Moss Kansas City St. Louis E. F. Crabbe Hawaii Andrews Dry Chiefs Putney New Haven Frank T. Putney Connecticut Washington Fostee Director Putney

Boxing Bout Lights Up Long Branch Ring as Perfetti Fights Josephs

Lew Perfetti of New York and Buck Josephs of New Jersey staged an exciting ten round bout in Long Branch New Jersey. Perfetti led early rounds but Josephs rallied in the later rounds delivering hard punches and fast footwork, with neither man yielding.

Long Branch Lew Perferti New York Buck Jovsephs

Challenger Bars Girl Clerks from Bear Mountain Outing

City Hall clash over an outing planned for Bear Mountain as Howard Shallencer's tax office will keep its female clerks at work for department business. Other departments favor the trip with most clerks taking a day off. A large motor bus is to be chartered for Wednesday with plans by several offices.

Howard Shallencer Bear Mountain Challenger City Hall William F.connelly

Chapman Groehl meeting fails at Hartford prison

The planned conference between Judge Frederick H. Groehl and client Gerald Chapman at Watherafield state prison did not occur and prison officials had no information of any meeting. It was expected Groehl would inform Chapman about the Hance murders allegedly linked to George Anderson. Nathan P. Freedman Jr. was to accompany Groehl as Chapman's junior counsel.

Hartford Frederick H. Groehl Gerald Chapman Watherafield State Prison Groehl Chapman George Dutch" Anderson Nathan P. Freedman Groen

Mackinac Disaster Death Toll Rises to Forty Six

Reports from Washington and Providence indicate federal and state investigators probe the Mackinac explosion that killed 46 near Newport Rhode Island as engineers cite drumhead deterioration and past boiler repairs. Michael Gilligan of Pawtucket fights for life aboard Newport Hospital care.

Narrangasett Bay Pawtucket Naval Hospital Newport Hospital Mackinac Washington Providence Whith Michael Gilligan Gilligan Newport R. 1 John A Grant George W. McVay New York

Hartford Man Wins Vermont Tennis Title

Samuel Snider of Hartford Conn won the Vermont State Tennis Cities Championship in singles and then teamed with W Merriam of Hartford to capture the doubles title. Snider earned his first singles crown while Fred Staris of Brattleboro and John Neon of Manchester were noted in the event.

Middlebury Samuel Snider Hartford Conn Vermont W. Ware Merriam Snider Whden Fred Staris Brattletare Nas John Neon Manchester

Mardi Gras Police Pageant At Pleasure Beach

Bridgeport hosts a Margi Gras and Baby Show by the Pesce Benevolent association at Pleasure Beach with events for all ages. Contests include baby show battles and athletic activities from 2 pm to evening boxing matches featuring local performers De Janey Bosast and a four-boy battle royal. The Harvey Hubbell band performs 2 to 6 and 8 to 10:30 with soprano Margaret Haragon. Entries must register in the Board of Recreation rooms and baby carriages delivered to precincts by 10 am Tuesday for transport to the park.

Pesce Benevolent Association Pleasure Beach Charleston de~ Janey Bosast Harvey Hubbell Bridgeport Margaret Haragon Henests Board of Recreation Rooms

New Haven Yacht Club Cruise Kicks Off

The annual New Haven Yacht Club cruise begins today at Morris Cove with club yachts and others meeting at Commodore's flagship. Captains will plan daily itineraries westward visiting Larchmont New Rochelle Stamford Mamaroneck Manhasset and other ports while concluding with the Gold Cup finals at Manhasset.

New Haven

France Faces Debt Funding Effort Amid Economic Strains

French leaders and American experts warn France’s strong export position masks capital flight and currency risks. They expect a September debt funding plan led by Calleaux with a high‑profile commission including Beranier, Simon, Chambrun, Auriol and Chapat to restore stability and revive foreign investment.

Bers Dawes Commission France Calle Laux London Washington Answier Henri Beranier Senate Joseph Simon Somete Generale French High Commission Marinis de Chambrun Lafayette Fernand Chapat French Customs Deputo Vincent Auriol Budget Commission Chamber of Deputies T'Laboureux Shaather Maurice Bokunawsk Chamber

Benny Leonard Plans Ring Return After Training Stint

Benny Leonard world lightweight champion emeritus announced plans to reenter boxing next month after six weeks of quiet training. He will complete comeback preparations at an outdoor camp in Tannersville New York. No specific bouts are set though offers have come in, including a possible welterweight title bid from Mickey Walker.

New York Benny Leonard Tannersville Mickey Walker

Daley Murder Suspect Captured in Mount Vernon Case

Frank A. Daley, 22, of New York was brought to Mount Vernon by New York police and charged with homicide in the July 20 trolley car holdup. Medical examiner Squire will issue an order holding Daley on first degree murder after Daley confessed complicity to investigators.

MT. Vernon N. YV Frank A. Daley New York Mount Vernon Daley Squire

Jewels Looted From Heifetz and Samuels Homes at Narragansett Pier

At Narragansett Pier on August 21, burglars looted the summer homes of violinist Jascha Heifetz and Colonel Joseph Samuels. Police joined the search for suspects after entry before 1 am while families entertained guests. Losses include cuff links stick pins cuff buttons a jewel case a jeweled watch and a diamond bracelet.

Narrangasett Pier Jascha Heifetz Joseph Samuels Heifetz Mra Heifetz Sucet

Physicians to Pass on Mrs Ando Mentality

Mrs Ethel Ando of State Street will be examined by physicians to assess her mentality and to recommend actions after a quarrel with her husband in which hot grease was poured on him. She attempted suicide by lysol and gas and has been at Bridgeport hospital since Sunday night.

Fairfield Ethel Ando State Street Bridgeport Hospital

Labor leaders clash over anthracite fuel crisis outlines

The report details a Boston conference with Massachusetts officials and New England governors seeking coal fixes. Figures like James J. Storrow and Eugene Sultman push commissions to secure soft coal for households. Massachusetts Governor Fuller and Maine’s Brewster attend as discussions move toward federal controls and mediation.

James J. Storrow Massachusetts New England Eugene ©. Sultman Massachusetts Commission On the Necessaries of Life Alan T. Treadway Fuller Brewster Maine John W. Storrs New Hampshire Winant

Democrats Plan Block System To Boost Vote

Democratic executive board members gathered at Chairman McGuinness’s call to strengthen mayoral campaign efforts. They will discuss a block system of GOTV like the Republicans used in last December’s special Senate election as the party prepares for the fall race. The identity of the mayoral nominee remains undisclosed as leaders tout their primary victory and avoid a public challenger.

Democratic Executive Board McGuinness King Machine Ibyig Fred Atwater

Iceman Frank Blazes Recovering After Delirium Tremens

Frank Blazes, forty five, of Derby, an iceman delivering Tuesday, was found prostrated and developed delirium tremens at Hillside home yesterday. He rested comfortably last night. Emergency hospital treated several others including Arthur Sperry nine with a swallowed coin, Horace Allen nine with a bee sting, Nicholas Posh two with a foot laceration, and Edward Accardi six with a fractured neck.

Frank Blazes Derby Hillside Home Arthur Sperry Crescent Avenue Horace Allen Bunnell Street Nicholas Posh Fairfield Avenue Edward Accardi Davenport Street

Daily Ambulance Call Log With Local Addresses

A daily notice records ambulance dispatches for five individuals. Mrs. Walter Eames, 53, received transfer to Bridgeport hospital and rests comfortably. William Heiser, 34, of Davenport Street, taken to Bridgeport with scalp lacerations from a car crash, treated and returned home. John Haydick, 6, Pembroke Street, moved to St Vincent's hospital in good condition after being struck by a van. fracture of leg and head abrasions noted. William Newman, 472 Newfield Avenue, transferred to Bridgeport hospital in good condition.

Walter Eames Huntington Road Bridgeport Hospital Willam Heiser Davenport Street Union Avenue Orange Street John Haydick Pembroke Street St. Vincent's Hospital Charles Lockwood Poplar Street Willam Newman Newfield Avenue Lridgewort Hospital

Canadian veteran paints in street in Stamford

Eugene K. Moussett a World War veteran and member of the Princess Pats of Canada collapsed on Main Street Stamford and was taken to Stamford hospital in fair condition. He told police he walked from New York City to Alberta where he owns a 600 acre farm given by the Canadian government. He said his brother Pierre was killed earlier in the war.

Stamford Eugene K. Moussett Canada Main Street Stamford Hospital Moussett New York City Alberta Pierre

Partnership ends after coal business dispute

William N Burroughs of Newtown and Richard Keeton of Bridgeport formerly co owners in a retail coal business dissolved their partnership and could not agree on a settlement. Burroughs filed suit in Superior Court yesterday seeking an accounting of the venture.

William N. Burroughs Newtown Richard Keeton Bridgeport Burroughs Superior Court

Rural teachers hold conference in Hartford

Hartford Aug 21 AP N Pearle Light director rural education State Department of Education has arranged a conference of school supervisors and principals to be held Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday in the old Senate chamber at the capitol About forty five are expected to attend The meeting will discuss objectives for the coming school year and solutions to problems from study courses Dr A B Meredith commissioner of education will open the gathering Tuesday at 3 00 am subject The Supervision Service Other speakers include F S Cam L C Stipes and W Maddocks Director Light will lead discussions An outing is planned for Wednesday afternoon with guests of the supervisors present

Hartford N. Pearle Light State Department of Education Senate Th Sapitol Wil A. B. Meredith of Education Light Cam L. C. Stipies Suffield East Granby Superview

Man Struck Crossing Water Street In New Haven

James W. Taylor of 127 Meadow Street New Haven was struck by a car driven by Charles A. Steegmuller near Water Street and Wal Street. He received treatment at Emergency Hospital and St. Vincent's for possible fractures as police did not arrest the driver.

Water Street Wal Street James W. Taylor Meadow Street New Haven Charles A. A. Steegmuller Thirty Street Newburgh Taylo St. Vincent's Hospital Polic Edward Regan Herman Wagner Howard Avena Cutthes Cut Avenue Seaview Avenue Anton Brock Stratford Trolte Richards

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