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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 04, 1925

Page

2

Worthwhile Films Aim Of Mrs. Wallace Reid

Mrs Wallace Reid discusses the purpose of her film Broken Laws, urging public involvement to improve youth guidance and law observance. She favors a national committee, likening it to California's Better Films Committee, with cooperation between clubs, managers, and producers.

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Budget Requests and Increases Before Tax Board

Local officials push for higher budgets across departments led by City Clerk Burdich and City Attorney. Proposals include costs for sealer, weights and measures, engineering, registrars, juvenile aid, and a dog pound rent, with multiple reductions and adjustments noted to fit limits as departments seek extra funding in the tax board meeting.

Sealer Dennis Kelly Wee& Probate Court Nemiderman August Sehl Sudh 7aneHey Keating Titigaton Joiney Delaney Ncessargely Birdich Burdah Flo Catta Graz Mike Regis Willam Tounshbury Balan John G Schwirzer Cis Sun Ca Janes Po Reynolds Southornae Huttomusur Willang Ut Ind Jo ¢ den Cif Ralph T Beers Sant Siliy Assis Elluw Stedoy Warlen Crewe Burdich Warlen

Four youths held on theft charges in city

Police detain four youths aged about 15 to 17 on a string of theft and burglary allegations. A purse with $22 was taken from Mrs Archibald Wivith at 309 John Street. another purse theft occurred at Mrs Mary Jones’s home, 43 John Street. The group is linked to entries at Bridgeport Paper Co, Snyder News Room, and Smith Co at 603 Water Street with multiple break ins noted January 1 to 18.

John Sreet Bare Lanzel de Itidgeport Paper Company Waller Street Snyder New Wall Street Smith Comsto 1 Co Water Street Pirh

Postal Pay Bill Divides Congress As Revenue Needs Grow

The postal pay bill faced opposition in both chambers as Representative Longwaith and others argued it would pave the way for final action on a salary and rate measure. The Senate bill’s revenue prospects were questioned by President Coolidge, who urged the House to address the revenue angle. The House Post Office Committee used the bill as a basis for recommendations, with President Coolidge proposing same rate increases aligned with the Post Office Department.

Longwaith Senate House White House Coolidge

Meetings Tonight Show Local Lodge and Club Gatherings

Town notices list multiple fraternal orders meeting at Madison, Harmony, St Johns and Broad street locations. Activities include lodges Knights of Maccabees, Star of the Sea camp, and orders W O W and G A. Also mentions a Pasha event with a plan and security assurances for attendees.

Maent Charta Sona of Newfield Knights of Maccabers Alrfold Avenue St John’s Lodge Harry Culet Lodge Polly Matin Steet Broad Street Polar Star Forge Cannon St Broad Street Star of the Sea Doerethea Stamm State Street Stationary Engineers Ladies of the G Cannon Street

Obituary notices from a New Haven newspaper fragment

A jumble of obituaries and funeral notices from New Haven and surrounding towns. Grace Kehoe died after an operation at Traphaels hospital. services held in New Haven and St Bernards Cemetery. Several others including Franz Jobin Soderquist, Vincent Mullins, Plumb, Waigo, Banyas, and Coe are noted with varying burial plans, church services, and relatives.

Grace Kehoe Traphaels Hospital New Haven Charles Kehoe Coleman Street St Bernards Cemetery St Raphael's Othe Furera Ikehoe St Margarets Wilbw High Waterbury Vincent Edward Mullins Frank Cecelia McGrath Mullings Nichols Stincents Hospital Ceothe Bernadette and Grace Mullins Lunerit Joseph Seiwith Jnna Waigo Hannon Avenue St Stephens Thuich Mountain Grove Cemetery Tdyard Vanlandeghem Bawad Vanlandegheu G Baker Stratford Avenue

Connecticut Debate on Child Labor Amendment

State Senate leaders clash over ratification of a federal child labor amendment. Senator Tone defends state rights while opponents warn of centralized controls and loss of parental oversight. debate highlights public opinion and education policy.

Connecticut Congress Tone Floe Senate Leider Cronin Musene TP Golden Meriden Huntington Meech West Hunttford Cmedy Alice PL Mevitt Hartford Fenstar Cohnetti Senato Lone Bialnard Tan Laglying Lleute Ihee Abe Seuss Giron Ching Hia House Cronin Benjamin Wo Albing New Biltain

Veteran Civil War veteran dies in North ton home

Mac Scarrt, aged 87, a Civil War veteran and longtime deacon of Second Baptist church, died Monday at the Soldiers Home in Noroton. He served in the 2nd Connecticut Battery and later was chaplain at Piquannock Lodge. He lived with his daughter, Mrs George H Noble, before entering the home. Funeral arrangements in Lakeview Cemetery.

Chiles General Lea Appoinstox Court House Heart Bridgeport Wheeler and Walson Singer Mannufacturing Forington Rodoker Daniel Second Baptist Church Charles Lakeview Cemetery

Car Crashes Into Tree Fairfield Occupants Escape

A large sedan owned by Henry 8 Miles of Greenfield Hill skidded into a tree near Min ter. The car was damaged but all occupants escaped injury.

Fairfield Lairiild Sele Igum Service Henry Greenfield Hill Min Tier J 1 Roche Post Road Auction Bridge Club Tomorow Ct Lafayette School Mill Plain Long Hill Park City Comets Panfield Beach Cirecle Tohn l Boyle Frank Lunts James Mullens John Stevens Ars Magaret Omara John KE Bovle Andrew James Charles Crescey Sidney Maicuse Henry Wilson John Hunt Willam Barlow Mortimer Roth

Challenger Appointment Sparks GOP Intrigue in State Audit Ballot

The text outlines a contested Republican nomination for state auditor amid intraparty rivalries. Ethel Ryan of Ridgefield is named as chair, with talks of two Democrats likely to face off for the post. Unclear details surround who will be chosen and which Dems are favored, as party factions dispute the contest.

Missi Hobs Tyoewr Welfae Park Meruiitil Faitiell Legilators Ethel TR Ryan Ridgeheld Republican County Whneh

Chain Company Man Represents Bridgeport At Rate Hearing

Jimieson traffe manager of the American Chain company will represent Bridgeport interests and his own industry at the opening of the hearing before the Interstate Commerce commission in Washington. The hearing covers rail rate proposals expected to raise freight costs about 13 percent on Bridgeport shipments, affecting New England cases and competition with Middle West industries. Bridgeport fights rates through the New England Traffic association which has engaged Washington counsel Mangus and Mingus. Jamieson of Bridgeport prepared his case to present when his turn arrives.

Jimieson Traffe American Chain Company Bridgeport Intersate Commerce Commission Washington Bridgeport Innhel New England Middle West Fridgeport Ses New Loglani Traffic Association Mangus and Mingus Noed Washington Counsel Iia New Oneland Jamieson Sper

Quilted Embroidery Motifs Adorn Coat Detail

A fragment describes quilted embroidery on a coat featuring lorde forms and hives land themes around the bottom. Notched collars differentiate the models of the present season.

World Court Issue Debated in House Foreign Affairs

Washington February 3. The House focused on foreign affairs as members debated a resolution to affirm adherence to the World Court with reservations. Republicans Shurton of Ohio supported, with Democrats Wingo of Arkansas and Cowmills of Texas also speaking, while the committee favored reserving the House’s position alongside Senate caution in foreign affairs.

Washington House Moneton Harding Coolidge Senate

National Jr O U A M Hears Meeting Tonight

National Head of Jr O U A M Hears Meeting Tonight as National Councilor Joseph J Tunison and other executives attend a special meeting at the Newfield building hall. Officials from Philadelphia Baltimore New London and New Britain will be present along with Stamford Bethel Panbigg and Bridgeport councils. Refreshments will be served after the meeting under Ray Standish’s entertainment committee.

T Harmony Council Order of United American Merchant Newfield Building Joseph J Tunison Richmond Hill Thomas H Walters Philadelphia James J. Wi Meth Philadephia Charles Rehner Baltimore George A Davis State Councilo Marshal New London Wellington New Franklin New Britain Layman Slimford Stamford Bethel Panbigg New Haven Bridgeport Ray Standish

Markham Liquor Case Deferred in Norwalk

Michael Markham of 2 Plattsville Avenue faced charges of selling and keeping liquor for sale. The trial was postponed today before Judie Schemic Heads, sitting in the Common Pleas court in Judge John Walsh’s absence. Police from Ridgefield seized a large amount of liquor in a Sunday raid.

Michael KR Markham Plattsville Avenue Judie Sehemich Cinds John Walsh Judee Cande Norwalk Maikhany Ridgefield Barracks

Senator Platt to lead new Agriculture Bureau

State reports a bill to merge the Dairy and Agricultural departments creating a new Bureau of Agriculture. Senator Philop Platt of Newtown is slated to head it, with Platt formerly serving in the Senate and House. His farming background and Theron Platt’s pioneering role in science farming are noted.

Hartford Philop Flat Newtown House Platt Senate Edwin Brainari Branford Seasion Wallace R Pierson Cromwell Brainard General Assembly Theron

Kenealy Approved as Stamford Judge in Three Way Race

Stamford Republicans back Senator Matthew Kenealy for judge over Daniel F Hickey and Samuel Young by 14 to 3. House actions last Thursday introduced resolutions naming Hickey, Young, and Kenealy with Brinkerhoff named as deputy judge. no opposition expected to Brinkerhoff.

Telegram Martford Frank Gurley Stamford Kenealy James E Brinckerhoff Julia M .Emery

Arcanum Lodge to Work First Degree Tonight

Adelphian lodge No 80 will hold a regular meeting at 1087 Broad Street. The main event is the initiation ceremony for a class of candidates including Ralph Goodsell of Stratford. His father 3. G Goodsell will serve as Noble Grand with Kenneth Goodsell as vice grand. Afterward refreshments will follow in the banquet hall. The Adelphian Guards, led by Joe Peabody, rehearses for an upcoming minstrel show.

Adelphian Lodge Broad Street Ralph Goodsell Stratford Odd Fellowship G Goodsel Kenneth Goodsell Adelphian Guards Association Joe Peabody

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