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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1925

Page

2

Connecticut Democrats Clash Over State Chair Nomination

Political maneuvering unfolds as factions rally forSpeclacy and Walsh in the Connecticut Democratic state chair race. Nominations from McKone and Dolan, with Kennedy and Cornell backing, dominate the scene. Key figures include Witzgerald, McDonough, Malone, and Franken, while discussions touch on veracity, leading to calls for change in party leadership.

Cornell Hewes Edsgward G. Dolan South Manchester John Cornell Bridgeport David Witzgerald New Haven John McDonough Nansatuck W Mayergerald McDonough New Haven Wayer Benjamin Franken Tom Reiily Tellty Reilly Walsh Rhode Island Connecticut FitzHenry Waterbury Malone Meriden

Grass fires and waterbury meeting turmoil described

Fire units report grass fires at Reamislay Park and vacant lot near Leanisttn avenue with no damage. A Waterbury political meeting devolves into executive session as efforts for party unity and candidate support unfold, including discussion of vice-chairman and a Waterbury delegation bid.

Reamislay Park Leanisttn Avenue Atladhe Street

REGISTER YIELDS WEALTH COLCHESTER

A Colchester store owner, Tony Ritk teicher, repaired a stubborn register. Norman Hicks of New London helped, removing the back with a screwdriver to reveal eight $100 checks dating February 19 1932, plus a $5 bill and $4.80 in change.

Colchester Qaeth Register Tony Ritkteicher Ile New London Norman Hicks

GOP Insurgents Lose House Posts in Committee Shuffle

Republicans reorganized committees as insurgents lost key posts including Nelson and Frear of Wisconsin from Ways and Means and Executive teams. Tuxton of Connecticut and others faced reassignments while Cooper challenged Longworth as speaker candidate, signaling a party drive to sideline Lafollette supporters.

Nelson Uroyne Wisconsin Frou Poreln Affairs c Weight Elur North Dakota Agriculture Percey Kneider Post Offices Frear Theates and Ways and Means Fluor Isaier Robert A. LaFallette Committee On Committees Tilson Nicholas Longworth Ohio Cooper

Heiress Found Incognito for "Lake of Art"

Margaret Wood nineteen daughter of a Philadelphia lumberman was found in New York under an assumed name after a swissing spell of over a month. She told authorities she left home to seek artistic fame. Edwin D. Wood her father took her home days after she was found. Since disappearing November seven she had been in New York Lewiston Me and Boston.

New York Margaret Wood Philadelphia Polee Edwin D. Wood Lewiston Boston

World Court Endorsement Moves Toward U S Adherence

The article reports debated support in Congress for joining the Permanent Court of International Justice, with figures like Senators George W. Melvin and Hiram Bingham praised for advocacy. It discusses differing views on Monroe Doctrine implications, U S influence in the League of Nations, and the practical legal effects of adherence, including costs and advisory opinions.

United States Permanent Court of Internation Justice Worl Court Coolidge George 1 Melvin Hiram Bingham Auc Senate of the Britain World Cour Permanent Court of International Council of League of Nations England Fr. MacDonald Ireland Canada India South Africa Australia New Zealand Carrigan Cuba World Court MacDonald My Donald Roosevelt McDonald Cuiley States Council of the League of Natione Dace Mr. MacDonald

Lifer Slashes Fellow Convict in Prison Attack

Reports say a life convict slashed a fellow inmate at the prison. Drs. Percy T. Rattey and Frederick J. Simpson assess the assailant, Quigsey, who was imprisoned since 1921 for armed burglary. Quigley's condition prevents questioning. Officials say the life sentence bars charges beyond first degree murder in the incident.

Percy T. Rattey Frederick ‘J. Simpson Quigsey Tinti Quigley

Turkey Forces Mosul Showdown

Turkish authorities defend deportations amid clashes with Iraqi forces and charges of massacre. Turkish delegation says violence aimed at armed Nestorian Christians who agitated against Turkey. Mosul area counters accuse British bombings driving locals from territory and devastations in the Yula district.

Laidener Turkey Yurlashistrict

Anderson Arrested On Breach of the Peace Charge

Thomas W. Anderson of the Atlantic hotel residence was arrested around 11 PM by Detectives Larney Dailey and Patrolman Ira Clark after complaints from several small boys. He is held at headquarters for investigation on breach of the peace charges.

Thomas W. Anderson Atlantic Hotel M. J. Larney Edward Dailey Ira Clark Smail

Tragic Mine Disaster Claims Sixty-One at Birmingham Shaft

A devastating explosion in a Birmingham mine killed sixty-one workers, many Negro miners, with dozens burned or crushed. Hospitals and Red Cross units mobilized as rescue teams and government agencies converged on the scene. Families waited as rescuers worked through the night, bodies recovered mainly from levels six and seven.

Birmingham Birmingham C?uitter Red Cross Bureau of Mines Mints Charial Ming Norly James Herd James Sutton Maine Bath House Theseue

Local Organization Meetings Tonight Across Bridgesport

Pride of Bridgeport council and several unions and fraternal groups convene tonight at listed venues including 2 Cannon Street and 1087 Broad Street. Attendees from Daughters of America, I O O F, K of P, G G F, and others gather for lodge and civic activities amid a packed local schedule.

Pride of Bridgeport Council Daughters of America Cannon Street Joseph Dowdall K. of P Slaan Street Arcanum Midge Broad Street Women's Christian Temperance Union Gilbert Street Machinists Main Street Scandinavian Sick Benefit Society le Avenue Oronogue Lodge Town Hall Stratford American Insurante Union State Street Prranid Patrok Masonic Temple

Daily Record of Ambulance Calls

Ambulance log notes multiple cases with names and addresses. Patients include I Howard Allen transferred to Bridgeport hospital after auto crash, Willian Belogain fractured left tibia and taken to St Vincents hospital, Mims Nellie Mac Allsta collapsed and dead on arrival, Eva Palem berg injured in auto accident and moved to Bridgeport hospital. other entries list private physician requests and transfer details.

I Howard Allen Kossuth Street Bridgeport Hospital Willian Belogain Clinton Avenue State Street Tranjetnn Avenue St. Vincens Hospital Mims Nellie MacAllsta Lafayette Street Madison Avenue Eva Palemberg Norman Street Laceralun Timergency Hospital

Wife Stops Man From Dying By Gas Action At Home

John Praggoda, 44, of 11 Pragpect street, attempted suicide by gas in his bedroom last evening. His wife interrupted him, alerted Patrolman Joseph Tickey, and he was found on the floor, gas fumes present. He was taken to Hillside for safekeeping for the night.

John Praggoda Pragpect Street Joseph Tickey Hillside

Obituary notices gathered for several local residents

Mrs Anna L Franc seventy two widow of Ernest W Franc died in this city yesterday Funeral service at 730 oclock from the mortuary chapel of S E S Remington Barion Avenue and William Street body to be taken to Halden Mass where burial will be made Mrs Martha Deitz wife of John B Deitz 840 Queen Street dead in bed at her home yesterday funeral from H A Remington Mortuary Barnum Avenue and William Street tomorrow afternoon at 230 oclock Burial in Lakeview Cemetery Anna Kalalian seventy nine died yesterday in this city funeral Monday afternoon at 200 oclock from TL A Remington Mortuary Barnum Avenue and William Street Burial in Lakeview Cemetery Funeral of Mrs Seardetta Lechman who died at the home of her daughter Mrs George Evans St Arcadie Avenue will be held from Trinity AM church tomorrow afternoon at 430 oclock Rev C A Shopson officiating Burial in Park Cemetery Besides her daughter Mrs Evans she is survived by two daughters Mrs A A Lockhart Mrs Hu Gi ro and Mrs George Lots and several grandchildren Royal A davairt RR Harald Lock Aut and Mrs Stuth Bevans Funeral of Lawrence W Osborne twenty one son of Mr and Mrs Lawrence P Osborne 60 Aslut Street who died Tuesday held yesterday afternoon at 230 oclock from Berean Memorial Church Rev RE Long officiating Burial in Lakeview Cemetery Pallbearers Walter Bradsynder Carl Heimann Charles Sierino J Gordon K Cave Earl Mc Cathrea and Frederick Radel all Dus Molay members

Anna L. Franc Ernest WW. Franc SE S. Remington Barion Avenue William Street Halden Mass Martha Deitz John B. Deitz Queen Street Tas H. A. Remington Barnum Avenue Norrow Lakeview Cemetery Anna Kalalian Staty-Nine Thig City TL A Remington Barnum Ave Wue Seardetta Lechman George Evans St Arcadie Avenue C A. Shopson Park Cemetery Bevans A. A. Lockhart Hu Gi ‘Ro George Lots Royal A. Davairt Harald Lock- Aut Mis Stuth Bevans Lawrence W. Osborne Lawrence P. Osborne Aslut Street Berean Memorial Church RE. J. Long Walter Bradsynder Carl Heimann Charles Sierino J. Gordon K. Cave Earl McCathrea Frederick Radel The Dus Molay

Death Notice for Mrs Sophia Miller of Greens Farms

Mrs Sophia Miller fifty nine widow of John Miller died at her Maplestreet Greens Farms home on Wednesday. The funeral will be from her home tomorrow afternoon at 2 30 o clock burial in Long Greens barns cemetery.

Sophia Miller John Miller Maplestreet Greens Farms Long Greens Barns

Widow of Frank A. Vann Dies in Weston Yesterday

Mrs Velizabeth Vann widow of Frank A Vann died in Weston yesterday She lived on Stratfeld road airfield Funeral arrangements are not yet completed.

Elizabeth Vann Frank A. Vann Weston Stratfeld Road

Debate on Advisory Opinions and Senate Acceptance

The article notes disagreement over a proposed statute and advisory opinions by the court, citing Mr. Root and a critique of the Permanent Court of International Justice. It mentions a Harding-Tughes basis, a rally with Mac Donald and 250 attendees, and resolutions to McLean and Bingham.

United States Senate Root Fas Bagah Permanent Court of International Justice Hoot Senate Harding-Tughes Mr. MacDonald William T. Hincks George B. Crawford Panford Ftoddard A. W W. Burritt George P. McLean Wiram Bingham Comidze

Women push World Court campaign in state meeting

Mrs. Tuttle urged United States restraint on a disarmament conference as the association fleshes out three campaign pillars education political organization and publicity. George J. Bassett was re elected president with Sanford Stoddard first vice president and a broad slate of directors announced.

United States Tuttle Haif Bassett George J. Lassett Newfaved Suratfield Sanford Stoddard Islidgeport Chase Kimball New Havon Jehn Mr. Gonek Bridgeport Anwell G. Cook Wartford State Lridgeport John Ss. Pullman James T. Rourke Andrew Te. Smith Robert G DeForest W. Burritt A. A. Paine Columbia Punnie D. Welsh Greenwich Enersonell Caroline Muntz-Hees Roger Baldwin Henry Adams Archer Brown Clarkson Collins, Jr Skartford Mary Taylor Blauvelt Willis Lt. Butker George P. Chandler Ansel G. Cook Harrison B. Freeman Frank ©. Swaner Hiram Percy Main J. B. Riggs Paul J. Sweet Ralph Barrow H. Wi. Niles Lakeville E. UO. Wagner Litchfield Durathy Bull Midietown William North Rive Clyde Olin Fisher New Canavan Vrandia A. Westbrook New Haven William Arthur Charles J. DeForest Henry W. Farnam Irving Fisher George Herbertray Leonard & Homer Florence J. (. Kitchell Wuokey Perry T. Lawson Ges Leslie H. Thompson Isaac M. Ullman Josepha Whitney C. L.A. Winslow Wilson H. Leo Eliot Watrous Sidney Tedesche Newington J. Breck Perkins New London Profeavor Henry W. Lawrence Benjamin Marshall Homer. Underwood Norwalk John Lund Alexander J. Rutoinler Watertown Hartley Roberts West Hartford Ward Duffy Marie K. Paxe Woodstock Hamilton Holt Cook George J. Bassett Florente Kitchelt New Tondon Norwich Middletown

Preventive Laxative Ad by BE. W. Grove

An ad promotes POR COTS CRIP AND INFLUENZA prevention as a preventive laxative remedy. It mentions tablets Resafe and Proven Remedy in a box labeled BE. W. Grove with reference to S42 Ads.

BE. W. Grove

Sloan's Liniment for Rapid Relief from Muscle Stiffness

A readers letter touts Sloan's Liniment as a quick solution for severe neck crick and muscle pain. It claims few drops applied topically relieve stiffness, with immediate, complete relief as the medicine penetrates tissues. All druggists offer it for 35 cents.

Sloan Sloan’s

Beware Persistent Cough Or Cold That Hangs On

An advertisement promotes Creomulsion as a two fold remedy for persistent coughs and colds. It claims to soothe inflamed membranes while inhibiting germ growth with creosote and other healing elements. The copy promises relief when used as directed and offers a money back guarantee.

Creomulsion Company Atlanta, Ga Adv

Also Mentioned on This Page

Speclacy Thomas McKone Sartford Spellacy John Kennedy Michiel Conmors Oxford Iengh VaRov LeBaron Rady Surks Canaan Uite Democrats of WhercDonough Fitzgerald Watsa Eee Welen John #. Grary Alice Mooney Dora Egan Lake of Art America New World Swanson Uaited New York Chamber of Commerce Americ Borah Luvben Europe Mowal League Cart Ghven Snelrly Cour Witeh John Bassett Moore Herah Hirben Council Assembly Commission of Jurists Rost Bar Ermell Thhe Jurists Draf Root Lifer Mosul Anderson Ora Peters Blackman’s Main ST State ST Howard Ave Perfil Daily Record Gilda, m Martha Dietz Anna Halalian Mrs. Henrietta Aschman Sophia Miner Mrs Velizabeth Vann Stratfield Gould Talis eAsk Gloversville Jacoby Broad St
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