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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1924

Page

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Three Held After Crash On Ice

A car struck Paul Markousewich of 79 Old Stratfield Road last night as he said goodbye to fiends boarding a jitney bus. He was seriously hurt and three others were injured. State Police expect arrests as investigations continue.

Paul Markusewich Old Stratfield Road Bernard Scully Arciden Park Clay Hospital BG. Glass Ow Miaten Island Murkousewich Tunxis Hill Markongewich Ken Bisyhen Lydanskof Warren Var Ivent

Three Injured In County Motor Accidents In Towns

Greenwich and nearby towns report multiple injuries from vehicle incidents. In Greenwich two women sustained minor injuries in a crash involving a private car operated by a local family member. no fatalities noted. In Stratford a pedestrian collision near Avon Park left Joseph Funer hospitalized with a serious leg injury after being struck by a trolley or automobile. Bridgeport’s Watson suffered minor injuries in a separate incident.

Greenwich Ula Iae Ferira Terial HY Vaercan Kidty Morga Amerte Nwykati Morgan Funer Stratford Avenue Bridgeport Watsons Keapang

Cautious Driver Loses Overcoat After Protecting Car

George Vampihell of US Bar num avenue filed a report with the Detective bureau saying he took off his coat to cover his automobile while dining at a Barnum avenue restaurant. A boy later said a man seen nearby without a coat stole Campbell's from the auto.

George Vampihell Barnum Avenue Detective Bureau Httle Boy Campbell

Adrift 3 Days in Lake Erie Fishermen Saved

A Cleveland crew of six fishermen aboard the Helene were adrift nearly three days in Lake Erie during a storm. Captain Harnke leaped into the water to guide the line ashore as the becalmed vessel ran low on fuel and provisions before a rescue ship reached them near Ansolr between tere and Rithalu. The crew, exhausted but unharmed, recounted their ordeal and the failed attempts to attract passing vessels amid dense fog and rough seas.

Wow Honk Cleveland Lia Dunkirk Ren Los Helens Ansolr Rithalu Kite Rench Camtyin Harnke Winre Harnke Bonkirk Hornke Lutam J. Alevend Alesunde Firhempan Ngtain Hornke Sas Flebing Saturda

Blaze in Garage Burns Five Cars in Rear of Barnum Ave Garage

Five cars were damaged in a garage fire at 1047 Barnum Avenue rear lot yesterday around noon. Investigators believe a mechanic spraying a car with gasoline caused the blaze, with one man possibly smoking at the time. Seaview Assistant Chief Burgos led responding crews, and firefighters from Engine and Pouch companies helped contain the fire from reaching a gasoline tank.

TN Watéhe Brothers Barnum Avanne Fle Hainan Ave True Fear Seaview Phomus Burgos

Mayor Joins Workingmen in Mourning Gompers

Bridgeport labor leaders gathered at Metal Trades hall to honor Samuel Gompers president of the AFL. Mayor Behrens praised his place in history as labor figures recalled his rise from humble beginnings. remarks highlighted Gompers legacy and calls for a worthy successor by state organizer John J. ONeill.

Organized Labor Bridgeport Samuel Jolipers American Federation of Labor Bridgeport Central Labor Union American Federation Metal Trades Vamerica Samuel Gompers William Behrene Mitton McDonald Central Labor Union Federation of Labor Allence DeKovan Behrens Joseph Wieler Clifton Flather

Gompers Funeral Train En Route to Washington

Funeral train bearing Samuel Gompers remains moves toward Washington and New York for burial after days of mournful events at stations. Crowd gatherings at Parsons, St Louis, and other points mark the leader’s passing. In Washington in state at AFL headquarters. New York services planned at the Elks lodge.

Gompers Washington Parsons Ken Associated Press Samuel Gompers New York Burius Wienchel St Louis Wen Samuel Compe American Federation of Labor Martinsburg Ind Vali Rayial Elka Services Samuel Gommpers Elka” I. Dg Stephen A. Weise James Duncan American Felerather Dabor Lodge Meins Wiksonform

Drinking Drivers to be Punished, Police urged

Motor Vehicle Commissioner Stoeckel advocates banning driving after any alcohol use, criticizing tests as unreliable. He cites rising jail sentences for operating under influence evading responsibility and willful recklessness, urging strict penalties and enforcement statewide. The bulletin outlines three offenses and emphasizes mental impairment over physical condition in enforcing laws.

Robbins B. Stoeckel Motor Vehicle Department Stoeckel Prabisc Mquer

Kidnap and car theft report from Danbury garage

Night watchman at Used Car Exchange on Main StreetDanbury said two young men abducted him at gunpoint last night, forced him to drive a car, and fled toward Fulton Street after abandoning the vehicle. Police suspect an escape attempt but had no arrests by early morning.

Vucity George M. Cames Park Board Board of Recreation Iamen Muncipal Common Council Pye Park Bear Hames York and Recreation Fark Recreation Board Tam Ornear Derling Main Street Danbury Deysing Satelty Derling Tien Fulton Street Fic Danbury Garage Joyer Sonita

Scion of Colontal Governor Dies at 87

Nis Blive targa aged 7 aire widow or Drseth Mer sey died at lerhams 10 State street yesterday noon Myre. Mersey born in Bethany Connecticut lineal descendant of Robert Treat early Colonial Governor who served 168% 1701. Funeral Tuesday at 2 from her home. Reverend Kramer of First Unitarian will conduct burial at cemetery.

Nis Aire Edwin Ho Eames Chailem Kramer Aatist Chum

Strigken Shriner Dies After Cerebral Hemorrhage

Vincent Hall, longtime Cheshire Army in Episcopa era veteran and town treasurer, dies after cerebral hemorrhage at Vincent's Hospital. Survived by wife Mrs Clarence Hanks Hall daughter Jennie Hall and Stewart Hall. funeral at Cheshire Congregational Church with services at Hillside.

Wilion Warner Hall Tession Cheshir Vincent's Hospital Sittteshire Hutto Hlali Wharfe Betay Judson Hall Cheshire Ndoain Ates Ninetie Turing Co Tg Wilt Cheahire Dlon Mandety Knights Templar Meriden Mra Clarence Hanks Hall Jennie Hall Stewart Wall

Fire destroys home and factory. two die

A major blaze in New York and nearby towns leaves two children Geraldine Bal and Elsie Baker dead and others injured. Will Baker and Nina Baker are severely burned as a garage and a home burn, with damages pegged around $500,000. Fire provokes escape attempts and a hazardous scene as Prohibition agents narrowly avoid harm.

Houne New York Fulton Hugij Will Baker Geraldine Bal Elsie Baker William Bal Nina Baker Lord Verne Baker Feaiy Pate Norman Willover Baker

Hunters Drown When Their Boat Capsizes Near Burlington

Four hunters died when their boat capsized several miles north of Burlington, West Virginia. Rescue crews found two men clinging to debris while others were lost at sea in a chaotic incident early this morning. Authorities investigate the wreck and assess weather and water conditions.

Burlington Lathe Champlain Fiack Wauiser Ruthin Rinhead

40 Lives Lost as Japanese Battleship Sinks in Storm

Report from Porto Leci Agsata Treat notes the loss of 40 lives when a Japanese battleship sank after a fierce storm off Tame BW stern. Rescues say 14a were saved and authorities believe the ship was severely damaged. Officials pledge full inquiry.

Agsata Tame Japan

Gas Poisoning Takes Two Lives in New York

Two people died and a third was taken to Bellevue Hospital after gas poisoning incidents in New York. Reports say a pipe valve was disconnected and a nearby line released lethal fumes. Victims identified as John Costelo and Margaret McDonald. Ann Tilbert survived.

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He Fell Five Hundred Feet And T Moore Crossed In A Plane

The Thrill of the Air Move offers the first full account of a fixing mailmen’s perth and the dramatic aerial incident. Details appear Friday on page 13 with vivid reporting and period tone.

T Moore Perth Foday

Ex Gov Glynn dies suddenly Irish mediator dies

Albany December 14 Ex Governor Martin H Glynn collapsed at his home after returning from hospital. Family said he had long standing heart and nervous ailments and did not feel well before the collapse. Coroner James J Skelly attributed death likely to heart trouble, while his death shocks Albany as Grynn had been editor of the Union.

Albany Martin Ht. Glywin Glynn Hoeton Walt James J Skelly Priploy Fhues Union Grym Althougneal

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