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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1924
Page
4
BERLIN Allied Commission investigating disarmament in Austria reports confiscation of all Austrian army gas masks. Action aims to prevent gas defense. critics say it leaves soldiers defenseless. Tinglish newspapers begin campaigns to confiscate German masks as well.
Four persons were killed and another seriously injured when a westbound Baltimore and Ohio passenger train hit a small touring car near Bhoats. Deceased are Bertha Chapman Maggie Chapman and Mrs Flora Demond sisters and Mrs Clarence Ritchie a detective. Freya Chapman driver of the sedan was seriously injured and taken to a Washington hospital.
A new oil lamp claims to burn 94 percent air with brilliant white light superior to gas or electricity. Tested by the government and leading universities, it reportedly burns odorless, smoke free, and quiet with no pumping. Inventor O N Johnson offers a free trial and local agency opportunities promising earnings of 250 to 500 dollars monthly.
A Richmond bound car plunged over an embankment on the Petersburg Richmond turnpike near Qe 7 Riamond Virginia. Marl Gathright Bernie Childress and Herman Camber of Richmond died. Charles Jordan of Richmond is not expected to live. Driver Ryland K Leonard is hurt and held on reckless driving charges.
December 25 four people critically injured in a railroad crossing collision when their car was struck by an express train traveling about fifty miles per hour. The victims, Thomas Queenan and wife of 20 Bond Street, and James J Keatley and wife of 1074 Sintial Avenue Extension, sustained skull fractures and serious injuries. Witness: car struck locomotive causing wreckage across hundreds of feet. The group had just left a church after attempting to attend midnight Christmas mass. crossing guarded by a gateman who failed to stop the train about midnight.
Mary F. Skinner, widow of Louis A. Shinner, whose Bridgeport murder years ago, filed a will in Probate court detailing an estate estimated at 13 000. Five hundred nine dollars go to the American Baptist Protestant Home Mission societies and 300 to 1 900 to sisters, nieces and nephews. The remainder is divided into thirds for Shinner's sister Elizabeth Pachen and Angeline's two children.
Albert A. Smith of Squagatuch finds 1845 newspapers while restoring a clock case. Among ads is a fire report from New York and a lost horse notice dated June 27 1845 from Oxford. The horse is bay with a white stripe and black mane. Reward offered for return or information.
Joseph Gengenita of 0 North Avenue is under arrest in Shelton after fleeing Bridgeport police. He is charged with assaulting and injuring his wife Mary Gengenita with an axe at their home around 3 o'clock. Mary suffered a six inch sash wound between her shoulders. authorities say the suspect planned to leave the city. Continuous pursuit by his children led to his capture. surgeon report notes emergency room first aid given.
Thousands attended Christmas midnight services in Hartford area churches. Rt Rev John J Nilan granted dispensations for Mary Year observances. Christ Episcopal church held a candlelight procession with balcony carols, Trinity Episcopal offered carols before a solemn 11 30 mass, and St John Episcopal drew about 1900 for the candlelight communion service.
William McClelan Ritter of Washington DC, founder of the W. M. Hieta Lumber Company, announces the transfer of a valued billion stock gift to 124 beneficiaries, including Wibur Prey of Southington Conn. The plan completes by the first night, with most recipients being employees of the firm.
Investigation into a house fire cited a prayer gathering at a Stamford area home attended by Poanee Athers Raabingan. In Superior Court, Robinson admits he was away from the residence when the blaze began and faces charges of arson as proof links to a broader claim.
Connecticut Evening High School at the old Congress site offers seventh and eighth grade academics plus practical trades. It operates three weeknights with nine periods, six academic and three shop or craft periods, allowing students to study various subjects and create items from dog houses to ice boats. Printing, basket work, cooking, and millinery are taught, with enrollment open year round and special note from Principal Edwin W. Johnson seeking applicants who left grammar school before completing eighth grade.
Several obituaries list Marion Louise Goodman wife of William J Goodman funeral services from William J Wilson home Stratford with high mass at St James church burial at St Michaels cemetery Also listed are John J Gleason of Austin Street and George Trainsen former Bridgeport resident, with services at Sacred Heart church and Ligberum Seaphy funeral parlor burial at Park Cemetery Mary McPadden former Ardgeport resident died after short illness funeral from Mrs Lee home to St Patrick church Mary Shannon identified after drowning at East Washington avenue bridge. survived by two daughters Patrick Howard and Patrick O Leary arrangements not complete.
Bridgeport police probe a liquor mystery after discovering about ten bottles of imported liquor in the rear seat of a Ford owned by John Odds at 120 Sanford Place. The car was found abandoned on Madison Avenue near the emergency hospital. Odds claimed ignorance when questioned.
The trial of Princes Albert Robinson of Stamford, charged with arson, resumes before Judge William M. Muttble and a jury in the Criminal Court of Common Pleas. Investigators found kerosene odors and charred papers at his home after a fire last October, while Robinson claims innocence and asserts he was not at home.
Mrs. Mary Bishop of New York, staying at the Ret Ioom hotel and guest at Attorney and Mrs. Daniel Davenport's Yale Street home, informed police that jewels reported missing on Christmas evening were recovered by her maid in New York. The jewels had been left in a package during preparations for a party.
Boston dispatch reports the mayor of Frisco’s son, a cadet aboard the President Van Buren, contracting typhoid fever in Revrt and taking an unfavorable turn. Physicians report typhoid serum treatment acted unfavorably. Parents remained at his bedside as Boston Mayor James Curley visited.
Albany reports 25 more people committed to various prisons under the New York State Commission of Prisons for the year ending June 30, 1924, than in any previous year since 1947, according to figures released today.
Pedro Leon Usuide, a former Radical deputy, was convicted by a committee of plotting to subvert order and incite Brdl ton among troops. He received a three year banishment from Chile.
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