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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1924
Page
5
The conference report on the omnibus pension bill was adopted by the House and sent to the President. The measure awards pensions to hundreds of Civil and Spanish War veterans not previously on the rolls.
In a secret consistory Pope Pius condemns the Soviet government and urges action to aid Russians, while praising Washington's Holy Name Societies Congress and President Coolidge for defending religious freedom. He reiterates relief efforts for Russians at home and abroad, warns against socialism and communism, and stresses duties to elevate workers.
Ten United States senators paused routine business to honor Samuel Gompers praising his fidelity to work and his fight for American institutions. Senators from Kentucky Washington Norris Alabama and others spoke, lauding the labor leader's lifelong service.
A Christmas Club offers an easy sure way to save money for Christmas. Members can join to build a savings fund through a simple plan aimed at holiday costs.
New York December 18 Mount Holly New Jersey recounts the long pursuit of Clifford Heller who vanished with nineteen thousand five hundred ten dollars from a Mount Holly National Bank vault decades ago. Detroits detectives and Justice Bureau officers captured him in Detroit after a worldwide search. He confessed, faced extradition, and is held awaiting arrival of papers.
Derby December 18 George Manning of Newark New Jersey was ordered to leave Derby on the trust train after a breach of peace case. The cost assessed totaled 10 dollars and 21 cents. Mrs Maury A Ring widow of John J Ring died suddenly at 135 Hawker street leaving five daughters and four sons and five grandchildren. Derby High School students and local clubs prepare for a basketball game against Hamden with Community Club at Gould Armory forecasting a Derby victory despite past defeats.
December 13 search for the body of Nellie Lacey 24 believed to have perished in a Walton Avenue building fire Tuesday. Firemen have removed most debris from the apartment where the victim’s car was found and now probe the elevator shaft where she was seen during the blaze.
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