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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1925

Page

6

Features in Post Bridgeport Tale Promises Sunday Post Reads

A fragmenting ramble references a Bridgeport man escaping danger and hints at exclusive Sunday Post letters from Egypt. It notes a new occupation in toy making, a local factory visit, and followable antics of Buddie Bucky and Angus. It mentions reader questions answered in brilliant style and a Fannie Hurst Christmas story in the magazine section.

Bridge Port Sunday Post Egypt Buddie Bucky Angus

Repulses Feng in big battle on Yangtsun sector

London December 18 AP General Ou Ching Ling, governor of Chiha province, reportedly repulsed Feng Yu-Shiang's forces in a new Yangtsun front battle. Feng's assault included armored trains and Russian equipment, but heavy losses and transports of wounded followed. Reinforcements with Russian rifles arrived for Feng as he aimed to outflank ChiLi and cut Shan tun links.

London Ching Ling Chiha Feng Yu- Shiang Yangtsun Feng National Peoples Army Yangtsun Front Peking Chihli Shantun Riaing Tientsin The Mall

Prohibition Enforcement Tightens as House Examines Supply Bill

Washington reports detail of Treasury and Post Office enforcement agencies fighting liquor smuggling along coasts and borders. Four more bills to strengthen the Volstead Act were introduced as hearings on the supply bill closed doors. Agents described varied roles from undercover operatives to coast guard actions against rum running.

Washington Treasury-Post Offices Lonesome Coast Guard Atlantic Treasury Department

Fire committee hears petitions on fuel pumps garages and tanks

The Fire committee of the Common Council heard petitions yesterday from E C Wheeler for a rear porch on Washington near Franklin, Rickard & Song for a private fireproof garage at 544 Main, Siemon Co for a gasoline pump on Englewood near Dewey, Public Service Oil for a drive in station at Madison and Marion, Maurice Bernhardt for a 550 gallon underground tank at 436 North for private use, John Christie for a drive in service station at 325 Lindley North and Housatonic, Hemnett for a rear gargling pump and tank at 244 Haslett, Bronx Bakery for a five gallon pump and six gallon tank at rear of 1728 Barnum, Bridgeport Auto Transit for a drive in and underground tank on Sage Avenue.

the Common Council E. C. Wheeler Fairview Ave Ney Washington Ave Nue Franklin Street James I. Rickard Rickard & Song, Inc Mnoward Avenue Siemon Company Carl M. Siemon Englewood Street Dewey B. Hemnett Haslett Street Bronx Harnum Avenuys Bridgeport Auto Transit Company J. G. Sinanin Sage Avenue

Fox Arrested for Slapping Wian in Breach of the Peace

Thomas J. Fox of 1626 Main Street was arrested at 9:49 last night for breach of the peace assault and drunkenness. Ernest Law Pan at Lumber and Main Streets yard said Fox entered the yard and struck him. Fox was taken to police headquarters for a City Court hearing this morning.

Thomas J. Fox Main Street Ernest Law Pan Lumber and Main Streets Fox

Rabbi Preaches Against War in Chanukah Sermon

At Pac Avenue temple more than 200 Jews attend Chanukah services. Rabbi Jacob Meyerovitz urges peace and condemns wars for profit, praising the World Court. Sermon includes scenes from The Enemy and Handel’s Judas Maccabeus.

Pac. Avenue Temple B.C Jacob Meyerovitz World Court Ghanning Pollock

School Board eyes budget rise due to teacher raises

Expert on Foods under fire. Preliminary budget talk held by the Board of Education in the superintendent's office. A meeting is set for Dec 29 in open session to adopt the budget. President Kilmer H. Havens notes expenses will be higher next year mainly from salary increases, with efforts to curb costs.

Board of Educion Superintendent of Schools Carroll R. Teed Kilmer H. Havens

Aged Woman Killed by Auto Near Routhwindsor

In Routhwindsor on December 18 Mrs. Alma Riley, 85, was struck by a car driven by Deforact & Wyer of Springfield Mass. As she walked home from the post office she died five minutes after the crash. The driver was held on $2,000 bond after an investigation citing glare from an approaching truck.

Herr Bova J. 4. Kirkland Vanderbilt University South Siegfried Wagner Germany Countess of Warwick Raston Lodge Essex Herr Bolay Riley Deforact & Wyer Mass Ritley Sawyer

Last Cortez Heir Dies in Mexican Auto Crash

In Mexico City on December 18 Prince Pignatelli and his wife, the Cortez heirs, perished in a high speed car wreck on the Cuernavaca road. The Princess died after aiding her husband, leaving no will or heirs. the vast Cortez estate may revert to the government. The couple were famed for their popularity in Mexico. The tragedy echoes centuries of conquest.

Mexico City Cortez Cuernavara Mexico Prince Pignatelli Hernando Cortez Princesa Princesa. Pignatelli R.g.1 Askde Guadalupe Mxico

Ambulance Call Log Cites Multiple Private Transfers

Daily ambulance log records a series of incidents at various city sites including Peterson Manufacturing Sylvan avenue where 75 year old Albert Uastepad cut his finger and was treated, Augustin Silver 25 with pleurisy transferred to St Vincent's, Nicoletta Deflosa 60 privately transferred, Mrs Mary Dean 56 with cerebral hemorrhage treated and left, William Muller 2 with arm contusion advised X ray and discharge, Dinmiaco Kinsella 40 syncope, and James Jack 40 from Lyric hotel with a minor injury, all noted with destinations to St Vincent's or local addresses.

Spruce Street William Muller Sylvan Avenue Dinmiaco Kinsella St. Vincent’s James Jack Lyric Hotel

New Haven Chamber Endorses Bus Line Policy

The New Haven Chamber of Commerce voted with one dissent to back a policy favored by the Connecticut Chamber of Commerce. It supports operating motor buses generally by the New Haven Railroad or its subsidiary, the New England Transportation Company, as endorsed by the boards.

New Haven Billot New Haven Chamber of Commerce Connecticut Chamber of Commerce New Haven Railroad New England Transportation Company

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POST Bridgeport Santa Jennie Hurst Fannie Hurst Science and Life Globe Trotter Tigris Valley Iméda Pretty Carmen Held News Digest Will Rogers Streeter Motor Trip Stephen Leacock den Herald Your Health Burns Mantle Green Room QO. O. Melnyre DER Your Sunday Post Yangstan Christian Gneral Treasury-Post Office Fire Committee Siegfried Wian Prince Princess Pignatelli Cap Daily Record NEW Haven C Bridge Junior E.s.ul Litia Martha Washington Dad Dr.am Owite Davenport Yeai ATL Simmons Tte Co State ST Newspap
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