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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1924

Page

7

Emergency radio relay demonstrated for telegraph cut

A Bridgeport Telegram test shows if wire links fail the North American Newspaper Alliance would relay messages via the American Radio Relay League. A Brooklyn station sent a test at 8 yesterday picked up by C A Weldenhammer who forwarded it to the Telegram. The message explains how amateur radio would deliver news when wires are down.

Bridgeport Allance American Radio Relay League Alliance Station & Brb Brooklyn C. A Weldenhammer Washington Avenue Weldenhammer North American Newaper Alliance

Summer School for Young Progressives Organized in Wisconsin

In Madison Wisconsin the executive committee of the Wisconsin conference favored forming a summer political school for young people and calling a state convention before the National Conference for Progressive Political Action. The group noted the national Cleveland meeting which nominated Robert M La Follette for president last July and discussed a permanent organization and a meeting in January.

Madison Wic National Conference For Progressive Political Action Cleveland Robert M LaPollette Wisconsin

Wheeler Opposes Day Administration Change

Wayne B. Wheeler, representing the Anti Saloon League, warns against transferring the prohibition enforcement unit to the Department of Justice. He says the move would weaken enforcement, raise costs to taxpayers, and embarrass legitimate alcohol users, in a new statement following recent conference discussions.

Washington Department of Justice Wayne B. Wheeler Int Ja Oon League

Thirst for God Emphasized by Dr Downey at First Church

New York preacher Dr David G Downey urged Christians to seek a real God and to tell others about Him. He warned against focusing only on philosophy and argued faith should illuminate daily life and reveal the forest's deeper meaning through creation.

David G Downey New York Sty Downey Jou Dr Downey Christiana Clinatian Church

Five Hour Day Resumes In Bridgeport Schools

Bridgeport elementary schools return to a five hour day except two-platoon operations. Students on full schedules start at 9:00 AM instead of 8:45. The move completes a board vote from last spring to reduce the day from six hours and ten minutes, adding a 30 minute base and a daily period for physical exercise.

Bridgeport Ays- Jean Board of Education Joe

Driver in Hartford manslaughter case held in Norwich incident

William Riordan of Hartford faces a manslaughter charge after a car hit and killed Miss Aica Fyona 19 of New Canton on the New London Hartford road near Glastonbury. The victim was thrown from the vehicle as the crash occurred between 1 and 2 am Thursday morning. Riordan and two occupants of a car suffered minor injuries. Miss Fyona died in a Hartford hospital.

Norwich Willam Riordan

Death of Thomas Josay, noted author of movie comedies

New York November 30 Thomas Josay 48 humorist playwright and producer died today in New York. A member of the theatre and film community, he wrote and produced light comedies and contributed to stage and screen humor. He held positions with actors’ unions and was active in various film and theater circles.

New Yorke Thomas Josay Son Charles Hap Flued Leesa Idst Yire

Families Abandon Hope for Aviators After Tragic Loss

A community reacts to the disappearance of aviators as families express despair and doubt over the fate of the missing crew. The report notes lingering grief and unresolved questions following the Sunday incident.

Bible class invitation drawn for Bullard factory workers

An invitation program by Bridgeport Iverymans Bible Class drew over 300 attendees at First Baptist Church yesterday. Bullard Machine Plant executives attended, commending the effort and citing The Good Samaritan as a key message of kindness.

Bullard Machine Tour Company Iverymans Bide Bridgeport Bible Wass Bullard Cigs Phias iv Tig Bulland Plat Byron’ Merwin H M_ Robinson Charles Hotchkiss W. T Walkly W M White MH Hyde B P Bullard Tce HH Bullard Mm Tucker

Trade bodies urged to ease patent frictions in industry

A National Industrial Conference Board report on patents argues trade associations can reduce conflicts that block useful innovations. It cites interchanged patents and organized arbitration as remedies to curb costly litigation and preserve industrial progress. The study links patent monopolies to slowed improvements across U S industry and endorses cooperative licensing patterns.

Ational Industrial Conference Board of New York United States National Automobile Chamber of Commerce Embr Commercial Nnutritionale SUK Association of Ameria Usi Negropetition

Wanderers of Wand Percent Agr Among Public Praise

A fragmented account notes that a rotating restaurant concept drew mixed reactions from the traveling public. Local observers describe varied opinions on the venue’s appeal and potential for broader support, with some praise and others skepticism.

Coal Miners Meet to Discuss Strike in Anthracite

Scranton Pa November 30 members of district No 1 United Mine Workers of America convene under International Organizer David W Davis to address strike conditions following alleged noncompliance by district vice president George Isaacs. Lewis appoints Davis to oversee the situation as part of the national leadership response.

Scranton David W Davis John L Lewis George Isaacs Lewis Ingtrustony United Mine Workers of America

Farewell Service for Rev John L Davis in New Britain

About 900 men attended the farewell service at Trinity Methodist church New Britain for Rev John L Davis ending his pastorate there. Delegations from 19 Connecticut towns and from New York Pennsylvania New Jersey and Rhode Island joined to honor his leadership of the Five Rivers Bible Class and his roles with Lions Club Reserve Corps American Legion and Masonic orders as he prepares to lead Grace Methodist Episcopal Church in New York City.

New Britain Connecticut New York Pennsylvania New Jersey Rhod Island Trinity Methodist Church John L. Davis Str Davis Frinity Methodist Church Grace Methodist Episcopal Church New York City Rev Church Mr Davis Fivervemans Bible Cass Lions Club Conecticut Rhode Island 74Th Inging Reserve Corps Chapain Holdy-Gover

Obituary notices from a Connecticut town newspaper

Obituaries list Chalkis Hidelenrich 103 died after a short illness at home on Orchard Street. Survivors include Harold Seltenrich a daughter Mrs W.R. Booth, sister Mrs May Flynn, and grandchildren Marion and Robert Booth. Funeral at St Charles church and burial at St Michae las Cemetery. Also notes the deaths of Rather Fairchild age 40, Matthau E. Keefe, Nicholas Byrnes, John F. Downey, Kate Liane Wa, Elizabeth Markham, Margaret Smith Waterbury, Tau Poeroy, and Robert Thomas Shwing with funeral details and burial plans.

Chalkis Hidelenrich Orchard Street Rod Harold Seltenrich WR Boothu May Flynn Marion Robert Boothe John C Tushit Nathaniel Woeder the Holy Name and Eucharistic League of St Charles Church T. Michaela Cemetery Rather Fairchild Marsh I Fairchild Denby Griffin Hospital Lewis Derby Shuon Conn Nicholas Fy Byrnes French Street St Patricks Chuck St Michaels Cemetery Tau Poery Joseph Poceve Joseph Rusty Ant John Pocesie Rico Wood Mre Abin Havery Volsie Coumbin Street Bural Michael

Italy And Provence Blend In Avignon City Of The Popes

The piece revels in Avignon's blend of Italian influence and Provencal charm. It paints the Rhone city’s arches, towers, and palace of the popes, noting Italian artistry, medieval fortifications, and the misty, lingering allure after centuries of change and neglect. It recalls papal presence, Gothic architecture, and vibrant streets filled with markets, processions, and murals.

Italy Provence Avignon Chaating Andre Hallays Wiltey Paris Rhone Holy France Ambel- Hahments Michael Angelo Simon de Martine Matteo Giovanetti Viterbo Vieux Buxtier Itallam Ventux Durance Pontifical Court Otes du Rhone Thaic Irgue Jthp Amnuet Ormond

Yale Glee Club Concert Delights Greenwich Audience

The Yale Glee Club of 90 members performed at the Round Hill Country Club ballroom in Greenwich last night. A dinner preceded the concert with Yale alumni and prominent guests in attendance. Charles Kullman sang tenor solos and the program included a chorus from Christines One arranged by Luige Jongst.

Greenwich Brillant Yale Glee Club Round Hill Country Club Yale Bartholomew Waa Lwader Pettng Luge Jimgst Particula Charles Kullman Dlaka Willan Rochefeller Meroe Mia Sepher

Unclear fragment notes in Waterbury Republican column

The text appears as a jumbled OCR fragment from Waterbury Republican notes mentioning names such as John Pegan and Jones and phrases about morning events and a wife. The readable content is insufficient to identify a coherent event, person, or place for a solid summary.

John Pegan Vrs Jones Miss Bank Munnery Iowis Tungi Ashe Mace Waterbury

Weather warnings extend from Block Island to Eastport

The Weather Bureau issued storm warnings with advibot y at 11 am. Northwest storm warnings continue from Block Island to Eastport Maine and from Delaware Bay to Block Island.

Washington Weather Bureau Block Island Eastport Maine Delaware

Voter Apathy Highlighted in 1920 National Poll

In a remark on 1920 participation, Mynre notes over half the nation did not vote. He predicts strong opposition to any move he sees as misdirected or omitting voter voices, urging caution before reforms.

Mynre

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