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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1925
Page
4
Paris social scene and politics feature as a French ambassador in hiding stirs gossip. Memoirs of Raymond Poincaré era promised. fashionable painted hats replace feathers. Cave dwellings near Mont Valérien revealed with medieval inscriptions. Pekingese breed craze follows, plus rising interest in Schnauzers and Sealyhams among buyers and breeders.
Two autos collided near the city center on Saturday afternoon at Pp m. in Jean and Courtland streets. One car overturned but the occupants, a father and son, escaped unharmed. The sedan was badly damaged, with glass broken. The vehicles were driven by Henry Morris and J P es nh, with Morris identified as son of Charles P. Morris of 42 Armstrong Place. University Club Neater Fests were trade.
Chicago dispatch reports F Scott McBride of the Anti Saloon League claims the prison system exposes class bias in federal prohibition. He says Congress is dry and cites four key bills the dry side will push, including Cramton Johnson Stocker measures, to strengthen enforcement and penalties. He notes limited anti prohibition sentiment outside several states.
In London on December 20 the House of Commons debated a measure to raise penalties for tipsy drivers. A minister and others argued over the word drunk versus intoxication, noting no two doctors agree on its meaning. The government prevailed by 164 votes.
Dev to Samuel Tt rose from Cary 1 rail road rodman to president of the Pennsylvania railroad and recently retired after fifty years of service. Saturday was presented in his honor with two gold medals by the Pennsylvania pottery of New York at its annual dinner. Charles M. Schwab praised unprecedented prosperity in the industrial world as he presented the medal to Mr. Jes.
Happy group of 65 youngsters at the Protestant Orphan Asylum plan a Christmas party with a big tree and turkey dinner. The Obeh Grotto will visit Christmas afternoon to distribute toys, and stockings will line the fireplace on Christmas Eve. Children also participate in events at Black Rock Sunday school and the public school.
New York police closed a wide vice drive as mayor elect Walker faced charges. One hundred eighty four alleged gamblers were arraigned and discharged in magistrates courts citywide. Bronx arrests were dismissed by Magistrate Vitale who urged targeting real gamblers. Seven held for Prohibition violations, three men and three women for vagrancy.
Police booked Michael Kazamine Walter Curtis and Meyer Chasan on motor vehicle violations after collisions at Burnum Avenue Hassete Street and Fairfield Avenue. Kazamine said he failed to stop after horn blast while Curtis says the other car cut in. Chasan claimed steering failure caused him to ram another car, injuring Tucker and his wife.
Firefighters from Hoge Hook and Ladder No 12 were dispatched to 185 Slowley Avenue yesterday afternoon responding to a small blaze caused by an electrical wire burn and a gas pipe. No injuries were reported.
William Green of the American Federation of Labor called on all major unions to donate to the anthracite miners struck since last September. The United Mine Workers report spending thousands monthly on relief while owners’ stance tests the labor movement, with AF of L affiliates urged to contribute through Secretary Frank Morrison.
Coler’s Weekly notes two root horse lines the hairy roan Asiatic type and a smooth coated fast strain from northern Africa or southwestern Asia. The swift horse with a single toe evolved for speed, while four-toed ancestors thrived in swampy grounds. The thoroughbred is the fastest creature on legs.
Hartfort, Dec 20. A stove in a room in the front tower of the state prison overheated on Saturday. A guard occupied the room and the fire was extinguished. reported damage about twenty five cents.
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