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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1925

Page

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Rhinelander Jury Delivers Verdict to Judge Morschauser

White Plains reports say Leonard Kip Rhinelander’s suit for annulment against his Segre wife produced a sealed verdict delivered to court clerk Louis Kirodt after about twelve hours of deliberation. Judge Morschauser to review the findings in the morning. practice notes cite confusion over the seven questions and possible rulings.

Whits Plains Leonard Kip Rhinelander Morschauser Clarence Plesch Greenburg NS 1 Louis Kirodt Woo White Plains Varschaser Teonird Kop Rherelvide Mike Jones Mary Tustie

Radio Broadcast Tests Ten Held Late Next Month

A radio broadcast test program is fixed for late January. From Sunday night January 24 through the week, international and North American stations will conduct tests transmitting programs for European listeners. A silent hour is planned each night from 4 to 19 oclock EST, with adjustments for certain days.

Trim United States Canada Cuba Radio Siah Magazne

Shelton Blaze Threatens Home in North End Fire

A Shelton blaze destroyed a residence in the North End, with the home owned by Henry seized by the fire. At 11 30 p m, firemen fought the blaze but could not save the dwelling as smoke and flames consumed the structure. The incident left the property badly damaged and the owner seeking insurance or compensation.

Sheltoy iSpeecud Henry Stages North End Sielten Wis

SOS Call From Sea Halts Broadcasting

A mysterious SOS from the sea halted broadcasting tonight as the source could not be identified. The message was faint and a vessel name could not be determined. The Standard tanker Lin movingston Roe also reported a ship jammed by a radio signal but details were unclear. The Wetygima vessel travels between Glasgow and Montreal.

Wareles. Com Sea Liniingston Roe Shiat Portland Cipe Phiibety Seal Glasgow Montreal

United States and Russia invited to arms conference

Geneva reports indicate the League of Nations disarmament council agreed that a successful international move to reduce armament burdens requires the cooperation of both the United States and Russia. Invitations to participate hinge on agreed measures and council approval, with near certainty that Russia’s involvement is essential for progress.

Geneva United Astate Russia Wall Council of the League of Nations Council Neo League Associated Press Ansonc Dimirmament Council United States

Kornblut Called In Tax Book Loss

Alderman Kornblut of the Fifth district faces State Attorney Widam Il Comiley over abatements tied to the 1922 tax book. The invest igation, led by the late committee, collected 21 kinds of evidence, much of which remains undisclosed.

Stee Widam

Admiral Pratt Denounces Sims Naval Diatribe At Court Martial

War AGTON Dec 4 The court martial of Coronel William Mutchell disposed many prosecution witnesses and heard Admiral Pratt denounce Admiral Sims. Pratt cited NGN graduates with high ranks and challenged claims that the navy opposes a unified all service. The session recessed to meet on Saturday with Rear Admiral Woham V. Pratt presiding.

War Agton Coronel Wiliam Mutchell Navy Woham V. Pratt Newport Y War College Willam S Kims Wit College

Counterfeit Plot Unfolds In Panuch Arrests In Stamford

United States Commissioner Hugh J Lavery leads an investigation into a large counterfeit scheme as two Stamford residents face charges. Antony Panuch and Mrs Mav Starsen are held on bonds of 3600 and 1900 respectively. Hearings set for next Friday as federal agents probe possible gang ties and past convictions.

United States Hugh J Lavery Dty Antony Panuch Stamford Mre Mav Staraen Mission Street Statcford Tanuchi Starsen Soret Service X ii Hy Hie Athinia Pannch

Postpone Charge of Boy Murderer in Court

A boy charged with murdering his chum George Sse Ji with an axe had his arraignment postponed upon request of Assistant District Attorney O’Gorman. The delay continues next Monday as the county grand jury meets to consider indictments.

Gordon Prie Iluin de Courttage George Sse Assitant Distrief Ogorman Fuedar Young Pirle Witcuouider

Fear of Treachery Cost Kunst Life Revealed at Inquest

Coroner Phelan heard testimony on the death of William Kunst at his Merriam street home. The aged man believed his daughter had tampered with his wife will leaving control of money and house to her husband Charles King. Dr DeLuca suggested Kunst died from the chair pressed on his chest by King. Inquest paused as King, wounded, recuperates at St Vincent’s Hospital. Outcome hinges on further testimony and whether there is criminal responsibility for the death.

Anna Charles King St Vincents Hospital Meriam Street Krist Lleida John J. Phelan King Mis Ixing Phelan Wediow Avaminer de Luca DeLuca Terday Wis King John J Phelan Willam Kunst Merriam Street William Kunst Kunst Charles W Eing Aaid

DeValera Calls Irish Boundary Pact Betrayed

London dec 4 President Cosgrave of the Irish Republic condemns the boundary settlement as a permanent partition of southern Ireland. Irish Republicans and Labour fault the agreement for financial liabilities and damages from the Black and Tan terror. The Free State cabinet faces internal opposition ahead of Monday Dan meeting. British opinion broadly backs the pact.

London Cosgrave Builish Free State Abot Simon de Valera Ireland Tireann Cork City

London Fog Shuts Schools Theaters As Dense Pea Soup Envelops City

London endures a total fog day described as a pea souper. streets and the River Thames gridlocked, traffic halted, and many accidents. Suburbs and landmarks like St Pauls Cathedral are enveloped in darkness. theatres report lighting failures and ship schedules are cancelled across Southern England.

London SC Paul's Cathedral Thames Tinglind van Eres

Unclear Wheeler News Mentioning Inquest and Tax Probes

The page fragment references an inquest and state tax probes with scattered names and places. It mentions Milford and Fairfield County brief items, Chapman’s appeasements, and a general sense of political and legal notes. Several sports notes and upcoming games are also listed without coherent detail.

Rum Trust Aided By Coast Guards Buckner Says

New York December 4 United States District Attorney Buckner reports fresh evidence of collusion between Coast Guard members and the New York rum syndicate that controlled the Atlantic coast. Confessions and papers from eighteen arrested men reveal payments of up to 8400 to guardsmen, profits from cargoes, and a signal system between Coast Guard boats and liquor ships. Wilam M. Dwyer named as head of the syndicate. other guards and crew involved. Federal officers seek 25 more suspects. papers show corruption extended to large vessels and officers as well as crew.

New York United States Buckner Coast Guard Atlantic Coast Wilam M. Dwyer Federal Prohibition

Chapman briefs to be in hands of judge today

Chapman briefs are to be in Judge Edwin Thomas's hands at his home in New Britain today following mailing. The case involves Gerald Chipmain and a claim against execution for the murder of a policeman, with federal sentencing and commutation issues cited as pivotal factors.

Chapman Hartiord Gerald Chipmain Thy State Prison Edwin Thoma Sout Norwalk Bandit Vueh Mo Alcorn Capmain New Britain Pudun Ja

Tornado in Vas Cty Leaves Two Dead and Many Hurt

A violent tornado struck the area near Vas County with at least two fatalities and extensive injuries. More than a hundred people were left homeless as the storm damaged homes and structures. National Guard units were dispatched for public safety as Governor Henry Te Whitfield inspected the scene.

VASC Pol Henry Te Whitfield

Wheeler Hit in Flanagan Declaration Sparks Shakeup

Superintendent Patrick J. Flanagan announced the department would undergo its largest shakeup in six years as police board members hear complaints against officers led by Captain Charles A. Wheeler from the East Side. Flanagan said about six percent of patrolmen could be labeled as derelict, while praising detectives, the bureau of investigation, traffic, and clerical divisions.

Charles A. Wheeler Sperior Patrick J. Flanagan Dawe oMme Wheeler Ing Flanagan Detective Bureau Bureau of Investigation Traffic Department

Connecticut Right to Probe Dumbbell Affair

Judge John W Banka of the Superior Court ruled Connecticut could hear the divorce case involving former rector Howard Dumbell and his wife Anna Sherrod Dumbell. Dumbell had left Connecticut claiming residency elsewhere to avoid the divorce, while Anna Sherrod Dumbell remains a potential plaintiff in this dispute arising from a four-year marriage and claims of cruelty.

Connecticut Howard Dumbell Oraden Jonn W Banka Sherrod Dumbell Court of the United Sta of Mexico Cole Cha Anna Sherrod Dum Wu N@ Cuohne Yeaters

Kipling Shows Improvement in Pneumonia Fight

Kipling resumes better condition at Bateman’s retreat Burwash Sussex with double pneumonia. He is not in pain and remains conscious. A strong constitution is thought to help him endure the illness as well as can be expected. messages arrive from around the world to the village.

Burwash Sussex England Decdi Rudyard Kipling Kipling

Outright repeal of Volstead Act sought by ever

Washington December 2 AP The prohibition fight moves to Congress as wets push for outright repeal of the Volstead Act. Representative Ly er of Missouri leads the push from the House Judiciary Committee while wets rally support. a White House appeal rides on broader moral authority.

Adriral Pratt Ever Washington Hay Congress Representative Lyer Missouri House Jugiiciary Committee Peretotore Clement White House United Committee

Deadlock in Tacna Arica plebiscite talks stalls

General Pershing president of the Jacni Arcan plebiscite commission and Senor Lreyre y Santander chief Peruvian Delegate met in a lengthy morning discussion. Both refused to disclose topics, signaling no progress as Augustin Edwards withdrew Chilean delegation and plans for the plebiscite remain undelivered.

Chile Pershing Jacni-Arcan Senor Lreyre Y Santander Gieneril Pershing Senor Trevre Augustin Edwards

Senators Fight Over World Court Issue Debate at Princeton Conference

Senators Lenreot of Wisconsin and Brookhart of Iowa will debate the World Court question at the student World Court conference in Princeton. Details on arrangements for the debate are being finalized by the national party.

Princeton Lenreot Wisconsin Brookhart Iowa Trinceton al Jtcoday

Will of Mrs. Dodge Filed in Milfo City

Special report notes the will of Mrs. Rexb Dodge who died in Fort Ford weeks ago. The document disperses her personal effects among heirs and honors Revolutionary War era lineage. Dodge, a widow living in New York, is described as destitute at death and connected to prominent Society figures.

Dodge Mile Rexb Dodge Furd Washington Po New York Wes Dodge Wilow Muttumwillioniry

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