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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1924

Page

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Navy orders inquiry into unauthorized naval information leak

Secretary Wilbur announced a Board of Inquiry will investigate the leakage of confidential naval information. Captains Questerhaus and Hart provided statements about who transmitted details from the Naval War College to papers. The probe aims to determine whether disciplinary action or a court martial is warranted for any officer.

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Jury finds boy not entitled to damages in auto collision case

In a Superior Court verdict, a jury ruled that Thomas Hemsley of Jaston failed to prove damages against Sidney Soan for $2500 after a collision that left Hemsley with a skull injury. The jury also found for the defendant in a separate suit seeking medical and other costs.

Thomas Hemsley Oll Jaston Sidney Soan Tella

Regal Heir Fails To Pass Bad Check Incident

A Regal heir attempt to pass a bad check on Water Street led to police involvement. The suspect was escorted to the station and remained in custody until morning as officials handled the matter.

Rodrik Water Street Molice

Schneider probe may end in murder charge

Grand jury hearings in North Haven proceed with new witnesses as investigators pursue a death tied to a telegraph pole. Prosecutors say they will pursue charges if sufficient evidence shows a murder occurred.

Schneider Haven Graul Jarra Omvestiga Rogers Aquity Cartel Tate North Hisen North Hasen

Rail merger rumors boom in stocks across eastern railroads

Rumors of a major consolidation involving eastern lines sparked broad stock gains. Shares of Lehigh Valley and related carriers jumped as investors speculated on a potential Eastern railway system, citing possible ties to the New York Central and adjacent lines.

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Queen Shows Them How

The fragmentary text references a queen figure and royal actions with unclear context. It mentions scenes of display and instruction, and hints at a ceremonial or instructional event with implied significance to royal duties. The readable parts point to a formal, image driven moment rather than a narrative.

Platt Favored as Senate President by Republicans

Hartford reports Platt of Newtown is favored to become Senate president and acting lieutenant governor as Republicans organize for the General Assembly session. Darbie expected to win Speakership as Fairfield County ties influence committee posts. Wilder seen as unlikely judiciary chair candidate.

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Re elected Stratford Schools Chairman Reelected At Meeting

Velory reports Howland reelected chairman of Stratford School Board at a recent organizational meeting. He also names committees with Wohi Wooh as a member and assigns others to new building projects. Frank Juego’s term expired. Wes Emi Woosgr Wohi is noted in the org notes.

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Connecticut Imposes Embargo on Poultry

Hartford dispatch reports Commissioner James M Whittlesey with Gov Templetons approval ordered a statewide embargo on importation and transportation of live poultry to halt a contagious disease. Quarantines at farms and bans on shows were put in place as authorities seek a cleanup and study by a Boston pathologist.

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Epidemic Fowl Plague Shuts Connecticut Farms

New Haven December reports describe a widespread European chicken pest with no known cure. Health officials urged quarantine and sanitation while farm agents at a state conference concluded disinfection and culling are necessary as experiments failed to reveal a remedy.

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Claims Committee to Act Tonight on Girls Award

Bridgeport authorities review report from Charities department on an 11 year old ceiling accident at old High Street School. Investigation considers paralysis claim and whether injuries stem from the collapse, with no action until more evidence is produced.

Claims Committee TO Act Tlams Committee Tought Charities Department Atuilert Old High Street Bridgeport Wiss Hershik Cteima

Strassemun Won't Form New Cabinet In Germany

President Berle rejects Gustav Stresemann as foreign minister and task leader in the new German coalition. He says Stresemann will not form a ministry and directs inclusion of a different centrist cabinet to continue Nationalist aligned policy.

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Krause Confirmed Postmaster of Westport Office

The article reports Wohan Krause confirmed as postmaster for Westport, with Kellogg named as postmaster at Woodmont. It notes Krause previously acted as postmaster after Wood’s term ended, reveals examination difficulties in selecting a postmaster, and mentions salary figures and related changes in local post offices.

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Mitchell Faults US Air Protection and Seeks Single Flying Service

Brig. Gen. William Mitchell testified before the House committee that the United States lags in air protection and could gain control of the seas within two years if funds matched the cost of a battleship. He urged consolidating air forces under a single flying organization and warned the nation must boost pilot training and aircraft capabilities, especially at high altitudes.

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New Haven Man Dies After Rat Poison Mistake

Police say Willman Patterson consumed rat poison mistaken for whiskey bought from a Ashmun Street vendor. Mrs Patterson claimed the bottles were tainted by a woman who sold the liquor, leading detectives to investigate suspect Dot Axelrod. Authorities ruled the death accidental with evidence centered on alleged whiskey substitution and Patterson's altered behavior.

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Two Junior High Buildings Planned at Two Million Each

The article reports a plan to build two junior high schools on opposite river banks at a total cost of about two million dollars. It notes board deliberations and secretive meetings about funding and site selection, with emphasis on relieving overcrowding and future capacity.

Tunor Democrate Meek John J Ford Dien Parez Bo ‘of Education

Postal Salary Vote Looms As veto Debate Ties

Murky report notes a postal salary dispute tied to a veto expected January 6. Officials press Congress to vote on the veto while President seeks a sunlit path for economic policy. A complex budget debate and leasing practices are cited as backdrop to the stalled action.

100 Gallon Still Seized in Elm City

Police seized a 100 gallon still in Elm City during a raid on a garage at 3 Filimor Street. Officers found dentured obol and four quarts of pure rye whiskey with other liquor as evidence. Suspect Ru men Sacce is held on bonds related to the case.

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