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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1925

Page

6

Ex Navy Officer Describes Work of Sub Chasers

Former Lieutenant Alvert W Smith spoke at a Rotary luncheon recounting sub chaser service in the war. He mixed official records with personal anecdotes, detailing depth charge tactics, formation exchanges, and the crew’s endurance under harsh conditions.

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Senator Calls Booze Patronage Charges Lie

A lawyer for Senator Behalf, Republican, disputes charges of liquor patronage in the Minnesota election. He contends bootleggers were not solicited for campaign funds and claims the Prohibition Office used to preemptively pressure prominent individuals. The scene includes interruptions during court proceedings and remarks by counsel Uonal Hughes of Minnesota, challenging the statement.

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Danbury Detective Returns Home After Stabbing

Danbury detective Arthur Bebee, stabbed twice while foiling looting on a Pittsfield freight, is returned home today recovering. His assistant Joseph Pailser, shot during the encounter, is reported dying at Pittsfield Hospital.

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Bill Drafted in 1881 Aimed at Senate Floor Privileges

Special to The Telegram reports a 1881 bill introduced by Senator George P Mellen of Connecticut to grant floor privileges and participation rights in Congress for cabinet officers and heads of executive departments. The measure, before Congress for decades, seeks cooperation between Congress and the executive branch and has roots back to 1880.

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Simpson Injured Seeks Ten Thousand Dollar Claim

In September court proceedings John Simpson of Tigeport sought damages of ten thousand dollars after a collision when he was struck while hiding on the rear of a vehicle. The incident involved an automobile and a person named Coppoli.

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Protests Appear Over Marine Corps Abbreviations

A garbled report notes protests and a mayoral figure addressing the Marine Corps in a formal capacity. The text is unclear but suggests a municipal response to military terminology or symbolism.

Ted Sullivan Plans Nationwide Tour With Kerry and Tape Ray

Ted Sullivan, recently returned after a six month stay, announced he would bring the famed Kerry and Tape Ray football teams to the United States for a tour next year, visiting multiple venues across the country.

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Installment plan debate boosts silverware sales strategy

William B Griffin of Holmes and Edwards spoke to the Advertising Club at the Stratfield praising installment payments for silverware. He argued the plan could expand business 40 to 50 percent. potential customers are concentrated in households earning between $1500 and $6000 yearly. He urged skilled salesmanship to reach a limited but affluent market and noted possible workforce tensions.

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City Records Oaths Volume Logged by City Clerk

City clerk’s office reports receipt of volume to register oaths for the month. Inversion 19 plin for lonth yeus th appears in the OCR readout, indicating a likely misprint or garbled text rather than a new action. Officials will review the record for proper entries and dates.

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Unclear OCR items about CURP GOING and Standard tal company

Fragmentary text mentions CURP GOING RUESSLA Sintec and a Standard company planning to pave in Hussre. It references visiting his mother and unclear statements about steps or projects. Unable to determine concrete facts, multiple garbled names and phrases remain.

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