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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1924
Page
6
A London dispatch reports Britain preparing a formal refusal to accept Dawes Plan debt terms. Washington notes President Coolidge favors firm, united American stance and expects settlement through mutual negotiations with Britain rather than tribunal adjudication.
Claudio was arrested by federal agents for circulating counterfeit notes in Providence and other New England cities. He was held in heavy confinement pending an appearance before the United States Commissioner.
A new zoning committee planned by Alderman John J Ta1 will study traffic and storage rules after the new year. The board of vice commissioners urged careful regulation of volatile liquids including gasoline ether and benzol with discharge and storage limits. The committee also proposed a permit system involving the fire chief for stations on Huntington road and at the Boston Huntington Road junction.
Dee 12. In Derby a Hawkingstree man, Tlurry DeNegris, stopped to assist an injured man on the road near New Haven. The driver fled, leaving the victim and DeNegris to summon help. Police believe the robbers may be hiding nearby and are cooperating with state authorities to pursue leads.
Fire swept the John W Maher building in Greenwich early today damaging Habemeyer’s store and Finch Pharmacy. Alcohol in a barrel in the basement ignited, filling the drug section with smoke and causing estimated losses over 100 dollars. Fire officials reported several offices in the building affected.
A fragmented report notes consultation by a Wiss Cummines graduate nurse and a local expert in medical care. Details are unclear due to garbled text.
Fairfield issues multiple building permits this week for new houses and additions on fields road and Academy street. The list includes George and Toa Marazah, D M Russell, AS Nowman, Liewmor Lermuie, Alexander Tatt, and other local residents with costs ranging up to $1,600. The report also notes church plans, holiday events, and community activities in Greenfield and nearby towns.
Derby firemen were called out around 11:30 this morning to a chimney fire at the Mason House, with neighbors reporting a strong flame in the chimney. One man, 77 year old Crrefdecick Batgteiller, died yesterday after a fall and injuries sustained in a separate incident the day prior.
City hall departments plan a Christmas party to be held in the Common Council chamber on December 24. City Clerk Alfred W Burlick invites all City hall employees to meet Monday at 4 o'clock to coordinate the event that last year saw each office host its own party.
In Derby on December 12, architect William Smith was injured at 3 pm when his automobile, returning from a hunting trip, collided with a machine driven by Tesco Welch of Lis Haven on the Newhaven Turnpike. Three hunting dogs in Smith’s car fled and remain missing. Smith’s vehicle was heavily damaged and he suffered bruises and lacerations.
Word arrives of the marriage of Miss Mary Werrnsman Springer of Shelton to LinSpr ger. ceremony held last Saturday at Transfiguration Church in New York. Rev Ralph Tes officiated. Attendants were Clarabette Boon and James Boon. After the ceremony the couple left for a wedding trip and will reside at 4 Ikneen Street, Shelton.
In a lobby incident a hotel manager confronted four bellhops for whistling on duty. The scene escalated as a staff member protested and an employee named Mrs Bank was paged, with a lawyer present.
In Supenar court, the divorce case of Charles Baraty and Baraty of Hildesort was called for alimony and counsel fees. A report said the couple had reconciled and were living together, so the hearing was postponed to allow counsel to verify the reconciliation.
Fragmentary dialogue notes a household arguing over savings from dividing chores and costs. Mentions grocers, servants, and a wife’s explanation that the bill becomes smaller with shared tasks. No clear date or full context provided.
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