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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1925

Page

3

Christmas Trees Light Up City for Yuletide Cheer

Eight of twenty two Christmas trees remain to be erected citywide from Christmas Eve to New Years as work nears completion. Superintendent Robert A Leckie says most trees are wired and bulbs installed with help from United Illuminating and Fire Department telegram bureau. Total cost about 450 dollars covered by private subscriptions, no municipal funds. Carol singers from Bridgeport will perform at each tree with DeKoven quartet at Wheeler fountain location featuring Mayor Dehrens and others.

Tte Robert A. Leckie Board of Recreation Asteven Leckie United Tluminating Company Fire Alarm Telegram Bureau Fire Department Gtrogt P. Thorne Wheeler Fountain Park and Fairficht Avenuas DeKoven F. William Dehrens Joseph Wieler John Loxsom Arturo Hayward

German Amnesty Urged In Great Britain

In London a strong English movement seeks to remove Articles 234 and 227 from the Treaty of Versailles. A petition signed by eminent figures including Arnold Bennett George Bernard Shaw and Israel Zangwill calls the articles unjust and urges amendment or disregard by governments concerned.

London England France Aimiler Arnold Bennett Hairhead Bone St. John Erving Sir Johnston Forbes-ioberise Lady Glasstone Salmin Huxtey J. Maynard Reynes Gtlbert Murray George Bernard Shaw If. C. Wells Israel Zangwill

Grand Jury to Probe Lynching of Negro in Clariqsda le

Grand Jury ordered by Judge W.2 Alcorn to investigate the lynching of Lindley Colonial a negro shortly after his acquittal on murder charges. Mrs Marl Brower president of the Coxrhorna County League of Women Voters calls a meeting for tomorrow to probe the high handed murder.

Clariqsdale Dee Lindley Colonial W. 2. Alcorn Marl Brower Coxrhorna County Leaate of Women Voters

Milford High football team to be honored by Rotary

Milford High School’s 1925 football eleven will be guests of the Milford Rotary Club for a banquet Tuesday night. Attending will be Superintendent H. I. Mathewson, Frederick Gorham, principal, and Coach Jack Clark, with Samuel Rosenbaum hosting. Possible speakers include Yale coach George Connors or Phil Hannell. The event includes a basketball game and other athletic features promising a lively winter program.

Milford High School Miford Samuel Rosenbaum Milford Rotary Club H. I. Mathewson Frederick $. Gorham Jack Clark Fort Trumbull Beach Chemical Company No. 8 Santa Claus Walter Latham Josep Pennington Robert Magnuson George Ferguson George Matthews A. FP A. FP. Lm Only Mrs. George Ferguson, Mrs. Robert Magnuson C. Poulson Horace King Alethea Circle Mary Taylor M. I. Church Siven Ackenash Hedmem Capitol Theatre Redmen

Governor orders removal of Buderous to Norwien hospital

Irregular report describes Herman Augnatus Adelbert Buderus von Carlhausen, known as Trade or The Barnu, arrested weeks ago on a serious charge and deemed mentally unbalanced. Superintendent Angus P. Thorne cites state statutes to authorize removal to the Site hospital, with authorities preparing for action this week.

Herman Augnatus Adelbert Buderus von Carlhausen Norwien Angus P. Thorne Uider Ha

Nicky Arnstein to be released from prison

Milwaukee dispatch reports the expected release tomorrow of Nicky Arnstein from the Leavenworth Federal penitentiary. His wife, actress Miss Ifany Brice, testified to her belief in his release during a weeklong engagement here, citing their children as a reason.

Nicky Arnstein Milwaukee Wis Ifauny Brice Actre Arnstein Leavenworth Sheig

Christmas Gifts For 650 Families In City

Three hundred names of needy families will receive Christmas baskets through the Council of Social Agencies central information bureau. About 110 names remain to be allocated to givers, with a further 450 to be compiled by the Bridgeport lodge of Elks. Distributing bodies include the Salvation Army, Elks, school clubs, Remington Arms, and civic and veterans groups.

Hye Central Information Bureau The Council Ge Baslkels Thea Bridgeport Lodge of Elks Elks Iby Salvation Army Board of Education Remington Arms Company Republican Club Cheb Alumni Sunshine Club Central High School Veterans of Pereian Wars American Legion Central Area Catholic Charitable Bureau Family Welfare Society Visiting Nurses’ Association American Red Cross Department of Put- Me Bridgeport Protective Association Jew: Welfare Bureau

Shenandoah Case Ends With Judge Advocate Ruling

Major Henry Leonard, newly assigned Judge Advocate, halted the Shenandoah Naval Court case today without summons or argument. He urged careful consideration of all facts and downplayed any single bias as the court weighs causes and responsibility in the disaster that killed the commander and crew.

Washington Der Henry Leonard Advote Shenandoah Naval Court Major Leonard Paul Foley Zachery Lansdowne Shenandoah Leonard New Jersey Enld Denil Perth Shenaiadaul

Mussolini exhibition of Italian art reaches America

A 300 piece exhibit of past Italian art arrives in York aboard the Conte Rosso. Sent by Mussolini through the Italian Department of Arts, it will open January 20 at Grand Central Art Galleries and tour cities including Houston, Washington, and Chicago.

Woyogre York Larry de Mosio America Arts Prenifer Muskulini Grand Central Art Galleries

Come and Sing Carols for Christmas Gift Ideas

Morning carol sessions run daily until Christmas from 8 20 to 8 40. A shop features sweaters for women at 2 95, boys and girls briefcases from 1 25 to 12 50, suit cases 2 50 to 4 50, music rolls and brief cases 5 75, writing paper and pens including Waterman at 2 75 to 8 25.

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Gifts in cowhide luggage and travel gear for sale

Fitted suitcases and traveling bags described in cowhide with double lock options priced from 10 to 29 dollars. Styles include light dark and black colors with sturdy leather lining. Zipper rolls and heavy enamel luggage also offered with small package carriers priced 1.25 to 2 dollars. Third floor stone.

Schoo Wer Srone

Erector sets and tools for boys advertised on third floor

Advertisement touts Erector sets with real motors in the $5 kit and prices from $1 to $25. Erector chemical sets range $1 to $10 and tool chests from $1 to $10. Location noted as third floor rear.

Puzzle Advert Offers Educational Toy for Children

A short notice promotes an educational device for kids priced at $3.50 to reveal answers via electricity. The item appears as a suggested question set with an answer shown through the gadget.

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