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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1924

Page

2

Bishop Dedicates Church and Honors Slain Priest

The Mount Joseph church on Madison Avenue, Waa, dedicated after a solemn ceremony led by Bishop Nilan and clergy. Hundreds attended as Rev. Patrick McGlyney and others officiated, with vespers, a high mass, and a musical program. The church, begun under pastor Rev. Joseph Rewin and completed by Rev. Krause, follows the 1323 Tabor Day dedication plan.

Wiubert F. Dahme Ain Mt Josephsew Madson Ave Waa Joan J. Niclar Pehor Ford Dion Bishon Nilan Mareh Bressing Rishon Nilan Peter McClear Patrick McGlyney St. Charisa Soenn Frederick V Woese Ridgefield Joeseph Rawinson Wiartford Pail Krause Rochester Seminary Wilam J. Krause Eacish Ag Clagier Cere Gronies Stern Richare Moore Sacred Yieart Church John C. Lynch Apf St. Patrick'a Church Ennedy Sushuren Stephen Ichael Grabb Holy Slovenian RC Albert J. Stern New York Fev Antiur Kacher Hartford Charles Fuchs G. Joseph Rewin‘el Miandas Taster Owas le Maurice McAullife St. Thomas’ Seminary Tabor Kev Joseph Rowinkel Krause

Bandits Flee On Truck In Unclear Incident

Police report an armed robbery or similar incident with bandits seen fleeing on a truck. Witnesses described two men matching partial descriptions and a chase through city streets, but details remain unclear and no identification made.

Meetings Tonight At Obed Mien Hall Bridgeport

Local notices list meetings and gatherings at Obed Mien's Hall Bridgeport and nearby venues on state street and surrounding avenues. Details are fragmented but indicate scheduled lodge and civic group sessions in the evening hours.

Boy Santa Claus dies from burns in Pawtucket

An obituary notes the death of a six year old boy known as Santa Claus after a fire incident at a neighbor's house. Details are sparse but indicate a nighttime event and local name references. The report mentions Elmo Berculatin and Marion, with unclear lines about the family and nearby residents.

Pawtivcket Elmo Santa Achegi Chrinen Regelia

British Merely Conquerors Of Egypt Shaw Declares

In a Kingsway Hall Fabian Society talk George Bernard Shaw argues Britain conquers Egypt under false pretenses and mocks the idea of a truly anti imperial democracy. He criticizes leaders like Birkenhead Churchill and Curzon for recurring imperial tactics and suggests the Sudan question shows Britain’s grip over Egypt persists despite rhetoric of condominium.

England Egypt Fabian Society Kingsway Hall London George Bernard Shaw Canada Alliance

Grip of cold may loose today in New England winter

Winter grips New England with subfreezing temperatures as coal dealers shuffle wagons to meet demand. Providence and North East coast towns report record lows, with widespread outages and reports of exposure related deaths in New York and surrounding areas.

Raby Saved Infant at Org Pee By Federok Hospital

An infant is saved on a Saturday at a hospital after a near drowning incident. Fire and medical responders rushed the baby to the Kae Benes hospital where doctors stabilized the child and listed the prognosis as hopeful. The event prompted caution on future safety around water.

Leon von Wear Dae Fedeerok Ebbh Leon Fonwerdl

Share Christmas With Others Or Lose It Dr Eddy

The sermon by Dr G Sherwood Eddy discusses the greatest Christmas gift as God giving himself through Jesus Christ. He argues the gift must be received and shared by all ages, urging living Christlike life across industry, race, and nations to foster peace and goodwill on earth.

Ailied Entrch G. Sherwood Eddy Eddy Jesus Christ Jesus

Argentine Claim to Approve Papal Selections Sparks Clash

Buenos Aires December 21 The Argentine government released an Attorney General opinion accusing Bishop Juan Banco of Santa Fe of defying authority by not submitting credentials for papal nominations. The dispute centers on papal appointments and whether Spain's old royal pedagogy passed to Argentina after independence. The case follows prior Vatican nominations without local church consultation, deepening tensions between church and state.

Buenos Aires Associated Preas Vatican Juan Banco Santa Fe Pius Buenos Alfred Monsizor Bowen Takis Larreta Spain Monsignor Kane Buenos Myrea Diocesa Argentina Authocities Forevernor

Italy troubled by election plan fuels Mussolini bid

Former Premier Orlando backs Mussolini move as opposition factions split. The Aventine opposition denounces the plan as a distraction while moderates fear it could enable the government to ride out current crises. Strong partisan rows shape expectations for the next parliamentary vote.

Flor Orlando Strete Mussolini Tvals Aventire Appron Donds Paavte Ereetor HY Hanelgi Aril Oreo Risenstran Pasetet Party Peselilen Lib Bady Maselet Sibert

Deafness Helped After Coal Lodged in Ear

Michael Ballas of 143 Hallett Street complained of ear pain and deafness. A doctor at Emergency Hospital removed a lodged coal fragment from his ear canal, after which he regained hearing.

Michael Ballas Hallett Street

Car Rams Trolley Fire As Result

Police report a string of late night accidents. Angelo Larusso, 24 West Main Street, badly cut after being struck while crossing West Main Street. Driver Dominiq Albonizio not arrested. Larusso reportedly moved into the path of the car. Mrs. J. F. Eagan, 66 Fayerweather Terrace, struck on State Street by Abe B. Arthur, fracturing her left leg with minor injuries. A crash near Golden Ell Street and Washington Avenue damaged a fence. no serious injuries reported. Ray Schaerer, 10, 9166 North Maine Street, injured as he braked suddenly, wheel broken. another car planned. Schaerer refused hospital care. treated at home by a private doctor.

Star Geram Angelo Laruaso Main Street West Main Street Dominiq Albonizio Stamford Larusso J. F. Eagan Fayerweather Terrace St. Vincent's Hospital Abe B. Arthur Harra State Street Ray Schaerer North Maine Street Schaerer

Disease Quarantine Refined as Poultry Disease Spreads

Commissioner Whittlesey reports a contagious disease in state poultry with evidence of months of presence. Connecticut’s Rey Jones found the ailment in Waterbury flock in October and 1000 died by October 26. Officials note shipments carried risk but public health remains unaffected.

Whittlesey Rey Jones Connecticut Agricultural College Waterbury

Burned and stabbed woman forgets details of assault

Mrs. Josie Brown aged 25 of Lexington Avenue was stabbed and burned at a private party on Housatonic Avenue. She arrived at the hospital bleeding severely with burns on her face and arms. Detectives questioned her as witnesses said the assailant was A Seleorak at 4:30 PM. The man and woman admitted drinking at the party and the house location remains unclear.

Josie Brown Lexington Avenue A A. Seleorak Arma Hfe Sina Housatonic Avenue Hoth

Light Up Trees for Holidays Tomorrow

Citywide Christmas display planned with trees lit in several sections as part of the mantel pat celebration. Superintendent Thobert Levkle of the Board of Recreation says work on wiring must finish for the event. An informal ceremony was planned but was canceled due to weather and wiring challenges, delaying Mayor F. Willam Rehrena’s planned appearance.

Varios Waxterm

State Police Nab 17 in Georgetown Raid

In Georgetown a raid by state police under Sergeant John Kelly resulted in 17 men being arrested on gambling charges. Gustave Assem, owner of the place, was held on $700 bond while others faced $60 bail each. All were brought to Danbury for hearing.

Panbuey Fire State Pole Sargeant John Kelly Georgeteacn Aoonigut Gustave Assem Danbury Tmarran

French radicals collapse in cold at Paris demonstration

Paris dispatch reports 5000 to 699 attendees braved freezing conditions outside Saint Gervais meadows to protest, with police hidden nearby only aiding injured marchers. Government allies view Premier Herriot’s anti panic message as ending communist peril, while opponents call it admission of threat. A reported theft of a machine gun from Longuyon Barracks sparked renewed alarm over communist activity.

Paris Associated Press Communist Party Saint Gervais Meadows Premiser Herrio Herriot Longuyon Metz

Two Women Leap to Death from Roofs in New York

Two women plunged from apartment roofs in New York, found dead, police said they were driven by personal crises. Mrs. Marvy Klineck and Miss Frieda Code, both 24, reportedly despondent over a husband's death and financial trouble.

Nipw York Dec Marvy Klineck Frieda Code

Oysters Blamed for Vanderlip Illness

New York reports state Vanderlip, former National City Bank president, is critically ill at his country home in Scarborough. A physician attributes typhoid to oysters, with a high fever and need for constant care. Doctors warn final outcome uncertain for a week.

New York Frank A. Vanderlip The National City Bank Scarsborough Vanderup Norman Barnesby

Patrolman rescues three from New Haven fire

Patrolman Charles Laughran saved Feler Taglio his wife and 12 year old child from the second floor of 204 Water Street as flames trapped them. The building burned down with an estimated loss of $7,000, starting in Lace Mine Remaldi Grocery on the first floor. Firemen faced freezing weather and icy water hindering efforts.

New Tiaven Water Street Charles Laughran Feler Taglio Won Howe

Canadian Churches May Merge Into Union

Presbyterian churches across Canada face a tomorrow vote on union with the Methodist and Congregationalist groups. A majority is needed to abandon current identity and join a merged Connexion. Some anti union voices claim many Ontario churches will opt to stay independent, even as the General Assembly supports union.

Toronto Dee Canada Methodista Congregationalista Presbyterian General Anti-Unionista Ontario

Milk wagon fatally strikes man in New Haven street

Bennett, 70, of 67 the street, was run over by a milk wagon on Blatchley avenue. He died at St. Raphael's Hospital from a base of skull fracture, crushed chest, and other injuries. Driver John Paoliu is questioned. Coroner EM Mix to investigate tomorrow morning.

New Haven Janes . Bennett John Paolio Blatchley Avenue St. Raphael's Hospital Poollus Bennett EM Mix

Triple Funeral Today for Victims of Gas

The funeral services will be held for Mrs. Neilis Harnyak 33 and her two children John 4 and Mary 8 months at 7 p.m. this morning at their home on 18% Black Rock turnpike. Burial follows at Mountain Grove cemetery. The three died from gas asphyxiation in their home yesterday morning. George Papp, a neighbor, found the bodies shortly after noon. Dr Walky H. Donaldson, medical examiner, ruled the death a murder suicide by the mother.

Neilis Harnyak John Mary Black Rock Turnpike Mountain Grove Harny George Papp Walky H. Donaldson

Weather Halts Los Angeles Dirigible Test Flight

Severe winds and predicted heavy snow at Lakehurst N J delay the second test of the American dirigible Los Angeles. Officials hope clearing weather tomorrow may allow the flight to resume Monday afternoon.

Lakehurst N. J Naval Air Station America

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