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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1924

Page

2

G O P Committee Reports Surplus After Campaign

The Republican National Committee reports total campaign expenses of 9 063 952 and a year end surplus of 355 264 55 after all costs. Chairman Butler cites 2000 plus contributors with many under $100, and notes expenditures by bureaus and committees across public publicity, speeches, research, and administration.

Washington Republican National Committee William MM. Butler Treasury Butler Woman's Bureau Congressional Committee Ceneral Administration Maamuch Aa National Committee

Napoleon 18th frock coat on show in Paris museum

Paris reports a Napoleon era frock coat worn in the Moscow retreat is a key exhibit at the government war museum. The Invalides commander says auction could fetch millions, but inventory pegs it at 80 francs for such hand made coats. The price stems from agitation by Communists to fund war relief through relic sales.

Paris Napoleon Moscow Invalites Mariaux

Mayor to preside often at council in Longfellow Jackson district

City plans sewer improvements and street projects costing about a million dollars. Three new bridges will be recommended to ease traffic on Fairfield Avenue and State Street. A large alderman seating plan and gifts to officials mark tonight’s council session as new members join the board.

Longfellow-Jackson Henry Street Teljow M1 Pond Thotro Onde Fairfield Avenue Rairoad Avenue Behreng Alflerman Sanford Salford Willam Healy Frank X McCarten Seward Prive John Martin Keventh James Mcfullouch William Ard W'therr Sanford Thomas Keating Wiliam Meyer Wille Java H Baird Jane A P McElroy Alfred Wo Bure Wil Democrata

Pictures Wired England to New York in Twenty Minutes

New York on Nov. 30 reports that a portrait of the U S President was placed on the air in London and reproduced in New York within twenty minutes. The Radio Corporation of America demonstrated instant radio transmission of photographs, paintings, and printed messages, signaling a new field for transatlantic news and identification photos.

New York United States London Radio Corporation of America The Radio Corporation PF. W. Alexander Eng Einer R. H. Rapger Owen D Young General Electric Company James G. Harberd

Whiteman Jazz King Review at Polls Palace Theatre

Telegram Staff reviewer notes Paul Whiteman's orchestra mixed Handel with Yes We Have No Bananas in a cosmopolitan program at Polls Palace, blending American jazz with classical bouquets. The show opened with Dixie land and San, drawing cheers and urging audience footwork while critiquing Sabbath conduct.

Whiteman Jazz King Telegram Paul Whiteman Conatt Polls Palace Theatre Handel

Jewish Council to Hear Dr Burrill at Stratfield Meeting

Bridgeport section of the Council of Jewish Women plans a regular meeting at the Stratfield tomorrow evening with Dr Edgar White Burrill as speaker. His topic is The Reality of Imagination. A musical program and Chanukah reading by Mrs Nathan Schine are also on the program chaired by Mrs Charles Shapiro. president Mrs Lawrence Finklestone will preside.

Edgar White Burrill First Methodist Church Bridgeport Council of Jewish Women Stratfield Burrill Nathan Schine Charles Shapiro Lawrence Finklestone

Drive for Selling Christmas Seals Opens in Bridgeport

The 17th annual Christmas Seal sale under the tuberculosis commission opens in Bridgeport with Mayor Behrens buying the first seal. Mrs Elmer H Havens chairs the drive assisted by the Visiting Nurse association and many volunteers. Over 1000 adults and 25 000 youths will help statewide through personal solicitation, small stamp sales, and booth sales. Schools will enlist Bridgeport children to aid in the campaign.

Uberculosis Commission Bridgeport F. Wiliam Behrens Elmer H Havens Viatting Nurse Association

Wreckage Found of Mysterious Ship Camden In Yard

Philadelphia officials say no ship named Camden left the yard recently while a log found at Ruttybank Island hints otherwise. Navy communications confirm no Camden movements. Annapolis notes a submarine left the yard over two weeks ago and no clear explanation exists for the log entry.

Camden Philadelphia Philadelphia Navy Yard Faral Yard Cramden Senow Annapolis Md Navy Yard Ruttybank Island

Motorists Called to Give Reasons for Violations

Ten motorists with suspended licenses will face hearings before a deputy motor vehicle commissioner at the County Courthouse next Friday morning. Individuals summoned for 1:30 include Clifford Capewell Bridgeport reckless driving Carmine Di Genona Bridgeport reckless driving Harvey White Norwalk operating under influence of liquor George Ssaram Meriden reckless driving Fred Garni Danbury operating under influence of liquor Hearings at 11 oclock feature Christian M Peterson Bridgeport unregistered car William Kreuter Kridryeport fatal accident Samuel Nevelett New Haven reckless driving Raynar Bergston Georgetown reckless driving Sanford Smith Stamford operating under influence of liquor.

County Court House Clifford Capewell Willow Street Bridgeport Carmine di Genona Madison Avenue Harvey White Norwalk George Ssaram Meriden Fred Garni Danbury Christian M. Peterson Benson Street Willam Kreuter Gem Street Kridryeport Samuel Nevelett New Hayden Raynar Bergston Georgetown Sanford Smith Stamford Hquor

Name on Ballot Up to Healy Contined from Page One

Ination had not been compiled with created an element of uncertainty to the legality of the election. These lawyers agreed that any citizen who desired to do so could contest the election in the courts what ever the result and that such a case would be a test of the statute In volved. GREPENWICH. Nov 40.— By Telegram Service Elizabeth wife of John J Murphy died last eight at her home on West Putnam avenue she is survived by her husband and several children. Funeral services will be held from St. Mary's church Tuesday morning at 9 o'clock Burial will be made in St. Mary's cemetery.

Grepenwich Elizabeth John J Murphy West Putnam Avenue St. Mary's Church St. Mary's Cemetery Helen Gwynne Smart Parly Daties Paris Gressmakers

Safety First In Sunday School Question About Light

The New Haven Register notes a Sunday school exchange where an Ett girl asks why you should not hide your light under a bushel and the prompt answer is for fear of setting fire to it.

Ett New Haven Register

Fan and Fountain palm tree of Africa saves travelers

One of the world’s most remarkable palm trees grows in Africa. Its fronds form a fan facing east to west and it yields a cool pleasant tasting liquid inside. The unique tree has reportedly saved travelers whose water supplies ran low.

Nhem Africa

Burglary Sweep Strikes Six Local Stores

Several thefts reported to the Detective Bureau describe burglars breaking in through rear windows yesterday. Among losses were cash, jewelry, a garage battery, candy, three cash registers, and clothing taken from residents and businesses along Grand Street Lanox Avenue Central Avenue Union Avenue Fulton Street Brooks Street and East Washington Avenue.

Detective Bureau Grand Street John Teixeira Martha M. Gavery Lanox Avenue George Demerjian Central Avenue Oscar F. Schaerer Union Aranue George Graves Fulton 8&T East Washington Avenue Joseph O'Brien Brooks Street

Monsignor Doyle Appeals For Near East Aid At Bridgeport

Rt Rev Monsignor R Barry-Doyle urged League of Nations diplomacy to end civilizational misery and prevent new Near East slaughter. He spoke at Palis New Lyric theatre, praised for aiding Catholic Relief work, as Bridgeport Mayor Behrens welcomed him and a large audience donated to starving orphans. A concert directed by John Wilbur Dial featured multiple artists and the Bridgeport Police quartet.

Near East League of Nations Monsignor R. Barry-Doyle Palis New Lyric Theatre Barry-Doyle Bridgeport FL William Behrens John JT. King John Wilbur Dial Martin Hawley John Patuzzi Evelyn Northy John Sullivan John L Hanley Jasenn F Weiler Catherine Russell Daniel Dunn Edward Cole John Hughese Schuithweiss Orchestra Bridgeport Police Quartet John Hughes William Wolf

Allenby reports Egypt quiet after uprising

Viscount Allenby in Cairo says conditions in Egypt are in good order after the Khartoum mutiny. Reinforcements for British troops continue, but officials see no need to use force. A Fourth Egyptian Battalion arrives from Khartum to Qairo, and ex‑Premier Zagoul Pasha reportedly seeks a European health resort passport.

London Associated Press Foreign Office Today Viscount Allenby Egypt Sudan Khartoum

Emperor of Magnificence Returns to Old Role in Paris Fete

Paris novelty social page reports Marquis Bom De Castellane reviving his title Emperor of Magnificence by staging a grand charity fete at Jules Ansaldi's Champs Elysees restaurant for the fund to create mrah Bernhardt Village. Notable guests include Mrs H H Rogers and Count Salm Von Hoogstraeten, with headlines on dancing fade and fashion shifts in Paris society.

Paris Bom de Castellane Jules Ansaldi Champs Elysees Anna Gould Count Salm Waa Mra H. H. Rogers Count Salm von Hoogstraehten Millicent Rogers New York Berry Wall Ilsrold F. McCormick Prince Princess Cito Filomerino Stuart Taylor James Reynolds

Day sermon links Daniel tale to novel The Plastic Age

Rev Dr Willam Horace Day pressed a critical comparison between the Old Testament tale of Daniel in the lions den and Percy Marks The Plastic Age during a morning sermon at the Unteq Church yesterday. Girl Scout Troop Oak attended and joined in the processional and sat in reserved seats as offering funds supported Girl and Boy Scouts.

Willam Horace Day Daniel Lion's Pen Unteq Boy Scouts Dr. Day Percy Marks Exquah Brown University Hugh Cner 4 New England College Jesus God God

Juvenile Musical Club Presents Indian Music Program

The Juvenile Musical Club met Saturday at Universalist Church and performed Indian music. Students wore Indian costumes with Mrs Mary Hill Hinchcliffe soprano and Miss Alice Rebeck on saxophone, plus Ella Sangersmonde on piano. Readings, solos, and pieces by Longfellow and Lieurance featured. Bessie Libby and Aileen Kelt contributed piano and flute works.

Universalist Church Mary Hill Hinchcliffe Ella Sangersmonde Alice Rebeck Andrew Soltis Hiawatha G. Rositer Cole Bessie Libby Ella Sanger Esmonde Conestoga Aileen Kelt Mar Ofc Jover Cadman Omaha Miss Alfer Rabock The Waters of Minnetomka Lieurance Irs Miss Libby

Woman elopes after promised wedding to Pittsburgh man

A girl named Misa Thaft of 11 Carver Street was to wed Theodore J Hines of Pittsburgh after obtaining a license but slipped away last Wednesday and married George H Mathison a salesman of 464 Atlantic Street instead. The New Haven Register notes three illustrations of power and social lessons in a curious item.

M'sa Give

Lordship Couple Hosts Engagement Dinner for Minnie Jacobs

Mr and Mrs J Jacobs of First avenue Lordship hosted an engagement dinner and dance at the Firemen s hall for their daughter Miss Minnie Jacobs whose engagement to Abraham B Arthur son of Mr and Mrs J Arthur 42 Harral avenue was recently announced. The decorations were red and green with roses for table decor. About 100 guests attended from New Haven Holyoke Springfield Taunton Mount Vernon New York City and Philadelphia.

Descendants Gather for Jennings Family Reunion Dinner

Greenfield Hill scene recalls Thanksgiving reunion of Mrs Rufus Jennings kin. Thirty one descendants attend at K Pradley Jennings home with guests from Trumbull Fairfield New Preston Stratfield Hulls Farm and Greenfield Hill. Notables include Misses Jennie Elizabeth Reynolds Grace Gould and Sanford Wakeman among others. Additional callers include the Winchester and Wakeman families and Drs Winchester Wakeman.

Greenfield Hill Rufus Jennings K. Pradley Jennings Pred Reynolds Trumbull Jennie Elizabeth Reynolds F. A

Meetings Tonight in Bridgeport Fraternal and Civic Groups

A dense listing shows numerous Bridgeport area lodges clubs and associations meeting tonight. Included are Okenuck and Red Mens Hall groups on Stratford avenues, O A M L O O M on State Street, Loyal O F at 164 plate Blreét, Pioneer lodge Sons of St George at Stratford avenue, and many others across Broad Elm Pine and Main streets with churches Masonic temples and civic clubs.

Okenuck Tribe Red Mens Hall Stratford Bridgeport Lodge State Street Bridgeport Council, Jr Fairfield Avenue Loyalty Lodge O. F Pioneer Lodge Sons of St. George Stratford Avenue Borraneo Gleacio St. Charles Hust Main Street Samuel UW. Harris Masonic Temple DeWitt Clinton East End Woo W. Union Stratford Avenues Dorset Workers Main Street Lletrical Workers Fairfield + Avenue Naomi! Lodge Canhon Street Harry W. Congdon American Legion Denmark Panlah Brotherhood Broad Street Heme Lodge Hast Malin Ubeh Grotto V. P Broad and Cannon Atreeta Uneas Counel Muln Street Oral

Hobby Shuh Eases Fear Of Cop On Block

In the weekly feature Hobby Shuh tells how residents fear or confront local police after a quarrel on their block. Billy asks why not and Bobby replies that the cop’s wife can best him, reflecting street level tensions in a community portrait.

Billy Bobby American Legion Weekly

Also Mentioned on This Page

G.O.P. Committee France Pageaut England Stanley Baldwin Hughes Prince of Wales Queen Mother Alexandria HMS Reclamation Royal Academy America Italy Cuba China Paulas Ronald Firbank San Dominiyan Jewish Council E. W. Burrill Annapolis Annapols Maryland Navy Communications of the Navy Department Healy Mrs. Murphy Union Avenue Monsignor Doyle Near East ‘Drive Allenby Qatro Talypt Khartum Abbassia Zagtoul Leeve Catro Zagtoul Pasha Thas Europe Fifrench Travan SAFA Brute Man Juvenile Musical Club New Haven Lordship Minie Jacobs Jennings Socony Et al Davey Brothers, Inc the Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co Bridgeport Public Market Grocery & Delicatessen Stores ESSEX Oakland A. D.S. and S., Used Car Exc. Inc Myrtle Coram Ave Shelton Conn Hind'en Bimet & Amend Third Avenue Nowork Genuis Rowles Nipw Spar Erin
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