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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1925

Page

2

Legislature Has Brief Session But Will Apply Speed

Hartford Feb 17 The legislature closed a brief day with limited business. House and Senate sent Senator Butler’s price rise inquiry to Judiciary for a hearing. Roads Highway committee aims to hear town road bills by April first session day. Labor committee will hear three bills on hours for women and minors. Senate reports favored creating a 15 member deputy staff for the labor commissioner, with at least four women. Other bills faced unfavorable reports. vaccination issues referred to public health.

State Capitol Hartford House Senate Judiciary Butler Fish and Game Committee Darbie Hon Finance Committee Labor Committee Shaw and Tone Finkelstone Bridgeport Adi Connecticut Judiciary Committee Public Health and Safety Committee W. M. Matthbe State Library Shaw

Local Expert Promotes Unverified Remedy to Public

A local advertorial features Kraus Herbat Jax A Tone touting a root berry remedy named Cloave as a universal cure for constipation stomach trouble rheumatism and nervous complaints. The piece claims a money back guarantee and urges readers to visit Jimndle's Arcade Drug and other representatives to purchase today, presenting a vague endorsement from a so called tone expert.

Kraus Herhat Bridsport Jimndle

Preliminary Tax Rates Adopted by City Budget Board

The board sets a preliminary tax rate of 28.2 with detailed allocations across departments. Major items include Park Department 198,000 and Health 165,050, while many offices and services face substantial cuts. a contingent fund of 50,000 is chosen, and several major projects are pared back or dropped.

Local fraternal meeting listings across city lodges

The notice lists multiple fraternal and auxiliary groups meeting tonight at venues including 66 Beach Street Monitor Lodge I O O I 164 State Street Adelphian Lodge 1 O O I 1087 Broad Street Magn Choitta Lodge and several others such as Sons of St George 396 Stratford Avenue Harmony Council No 12 Newfield Building Knights of the Maccabees 310 Fairfieth Avenue St Johns Jolze A I and A M Masonic Temple Colonel Harry Cutler Lodge EK of P 100 Main Street Pioneer Camp 1087 Broad Street Polar Star Lodge A B of B 1250 Main Street Mayflower Council D of A 62 Cannon Street flathony Camp M J W C A 10489 Broad Street Star of Bea Camp A N of Ay 1089 Broad Street.

Htalian Women's Council Beach Street Monitor Lodge State Street Adelphian Lodge Broad Street Magn Choitta Lodge Sons of St. George Stratford Avenus Harmony Council Newfield Knights of the Maccabees Fairfieth Avenue John’s Jolze

Reformatory Is Better For Youths Court Declares

Criminal Superior Court judge Christopher L Avery urges reformatory as a better path for young offenders dung to the state. Three youths were sent to the reformatory for theft and related crimes. Alfred St Lawrence 21 admitted stealing a Bridgeport garage car, Henry Reichardt 19 pleaded guilty to taking a Fairfield car, Frank Mader 17 pleaded guilty to brass ingot theft from a Bridgeport company. All were ordered to the reformatory as the court stressed reform over jail or prison due to corrupting influences.

State Reformatory Criminal Superior Court Christopher L. Avery Reformatory Avery Reformatory For Index Alfred St. Lawrence Providence New York Bridgeport John G. Cooper St. Lawrence Robert G. DeForest Reichardt Irene Winter Frairfield Brocklawn Country Club Henry Reichardt Bridgepont Reiehardt Frank Mader Brass Ant Metal Company Adolph Webel Greenwich Carl C. Lund Walter FE. Bennett Wartford Michell Swetz Joseph G. Bruzenak Alexander Sanderson Cecil Burns Henry Kelly August Flagan Fred Mercer Alvin Abontelt Huber Ice Cream Company Stepho Halson Albert Allen Dante Robertson Barry Brown Raymond J. Brown Charles Chitthn Sanderson James Sanderson Richard Smith Bridgepor John E. Parker Jalil Thomas LaFreeland Thomas LE. Clinton Brockton Pany James Dawson State-street Jal John G Cooper Clayton Buckley Walter Buckley Moder Grotery Norwalk

Medical Practice Revision Act To Be Heard March 24

Hartford dispatch reports Attorney W F D Ellpatrick of Bridgeport will press for separate hearings for each doctor seeking license validation as the Medical Practice Revision Act and related bills head to a Judiciary Committee hearing. The inquisitorial jury foreman Benedict Holden secured March 24 as the hearing date and plans to call in state and out of state witnesses.

Telegram Hartford American Medical Trust Grand Jury W. FD. Ellpatrick Bridgeport Benedict M. Holden

City Pond Issue Sparks Committee Rumors and Delayed Report

The opposition appears to come from one source as the committee delays its pond issue report. Rumors say Al Lavery is influenceing foes from the King camp while city leaders consider skipping the City Hall site bond. An agreement with Delaney and City National Bank extends occupancy of Franklin and Sturdevent blocks for two years. The refunding bonds also face likely unfavorable reporting despite admin urging.

Schlichting Will Distributes Bequests Among Family

Under the will of Caroline Tl Schlichting sister of George M Schlichting of Darien and others, a total of 93 481 84 is left to George and an equal amount to Yours Schlichting of Brooklyn New York. Wil e Jiams Schlichting of Wilton a nephew and Mary Schlichting Warneke of Cannondale a niece receive 550 each.

Norwalk Caroline Tl. Schlichting George M. Schliching Darlen Yours Schlichting Brooklyn N.Y Schlichting Wilton Mary Schlichting Warneke Cannondale

Commission Agrees On Lutheran Synod Merger Plan

New York February 17 The commission for the proposed merger of the New York ministerium the New York synod and the evangelical synod of New York and New England agreed on a tentative constitution for merging the three Lutheran bodies. It will be printed and sent to all pastors and the 66 churches in New York state and surrounding areas for review.

New York New York Synod Evangelical Synod of New York and New England New York State

Bridgeport Pushes for Larger Public Utilities Board

Hartford Feb 17 Kendall Pierce representing Bristol and Plainville Electric urged the judiciary committee to expand the Public Utilities Commission by one member for cities over 25 000. He argued Bridgeport had not recovered from jitney issues and urged leaving the current commission alone. Opponents included Connecticut Manufacturers Association the telephone company and other utilities. Representative Cubelli of Bridgeport defended the bill noting public dissatisfaction with PUc decisions and said the bill would add balance by increasing commissioners who hear city matters. The Bridgeport Aldermen and New Britain mayor supported the measure but opposing testimony claimed major corporations led the effort. The commission was criticized for failing to satisfy Bridgeport residents.

Board of Education Park Aepartment Bire Police Health Department Board of Building Commission Zoning Commission Charities Department Cityzeport City Board of Contract and Supply Health and Charities Board of Recreation Board of Assessors Board of Assessors, 542, 350; Town Clerk, $1,493. Golf Committee Board of Meriet Board of Selectmen Common Council William F. Burnham Boat Superior Court Heldgeport Hydraulic Company Hill Supreme Court Siemon Seward B. Price aIt. Slemon William Halt Coon Tox Stealth Englewood Hospital Tax Board Ieyo Mallowe'en Retreatian Board Pell Daniel J. Cliford Clifford Managan Patrick J. Flanagen Park Department Seayde Park Beechwood Park Fairchild Memory Park Bridgeport Hyde Company Seaside Park Black Rock Pearsall Behrens Department of Public Works Sub-Committee On Schools Board of Elducation A. Ll. DeLaney J. M. Ricker Boilera Staples Robert D. Goddard Ithart Harltes Claims Committee Edward A. Drew Ita Fill Harbormaster Burnham William A. Lamond Wat Lacey R. Blackman Mr. Blackman Library Board Abraham C. Schnee Board of Relief Mr. Burnham Audhor Keating Keating Trumbull Lamis Committee Washington Avenue Hartford Bridgeport Jjitneyis Ilsturb Kendall Pierce Bristol and Plainville Electric Company Legislative Judiciary Committee Publc Utilities Commission Bivins Pierce Connecticut Manufacturers' Association The Telephone Company Cubelli Bridgesport Bil Atules Commission House Alling Bridgeport Board of Aldermen New Britain Public Utilities Commission

Sale of Seats for Grand Opera at Lyric Starts

The San Carlo Grand Opera Company opens box office for three performances at the Lyric on February 28 24 and 25 with many seats already sold. Notable artists include Elda Vettari Tina Pagel Yolanda Rinaldi Ada Salor Bernies Ghalk er Ludovico Tomarchio Giovanni Rosivh and others. New scenery and a polished company mark the production amid strong demand from distant patrons.

Onnex San Carlo Grand Opeta Lyric Fortune Gullo New York Jolson Theatre Elda Vettari Tina Pagel Yolanda Rinaldi Ada Salor Italan Bernies Ghalker Hreda Werlein Ludovico Tomarchio Giovanni Rosivh Giuseppe Cavadori Giuseppe Fregosi Felice de Gregorio Willam Giuliano Amund Sjovik Fausto Bozza Leonard Snyder Manestro Ido Branchetti Impr

Guest Dies Suddenly Autopsy Ordered

New London report states 91 year old Daly Welch a Hartford telephone supervisor died suddenly at 2 Ocean Avenue home of Peter Wooda. Medical Examiner Charlier Kaufman ordered an autopsy after severe abdominal pain and stomach hemorrhage. Welch came here three days ago to visit Woods and his family.

New London

Armory funding debated by Connecticut lawmakers

Hartford February 17 The Legislative Military Affairs committee considered three armory appropriations 185000 for Bristol 75000 for Manchester and 50000 for Bridgeport Repairs at Bridgeport were debated with a reduced plan suggesting not over 29000 Bridgeport representatives backed the Bridgeport need whileConcerned about Armory need Bridgeport armory deemed unsafe in a tight urban site Bristol and Manchester projects drew strong local support from Bristol business leaders Manchester aims to finish the armory as planned and avoid duplicating Bristol effort with state funds for the two projects Together with National Guard members the Bristol proposal drew broad backing from local officials and Bristol residents

Hartford Legislative Military Affairs Committee Bristol Manchester Bridgeport M. B. Payne Appropriations Committee Joseph Cubelli Edward Nothnagle Truckbull Payne Frantic L. Wilder Miliary Affairs Nothnagle Harford Waterbury New Haven Ia Nathnagle Usless William A. Redden George N. Finklestone Bristl FE. Peck D-1 Redmen's Hall Marjory Chay Raymond A. Johnson M Ili Chomtenen Manchester Armory Irted

Yard once used always Try Baler's Flivoring Extracts

An old style advertisement fragment touts Baler's certified flavoring extracts for perpetual use. Distributed via grocers, the copy hints at a replacement product promise while showcasing generic marketing language.

Dr Simonson Chosen As Schick's Assistant

Dr Louis Simonson of 632 Kane Street has been appointed assistant physician to Dr Bela Schick at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York. He completed pediatric studies at the College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York and in New Haven. He began his duties yesterday, and the post will not interfere with his city practice.

T Louis Simonson Kaneath Street Bela Schick Mount New York Simonson College of Physician A and Surgeons Mountainai Hospital New Haven

Admits Guilt Continued Arrests In Bridgeport Court

Sixteen pleaded guilty in a Bridgeport court session. Adolph Webel of Greenwich received 2 to 4 years for burglary in Green­ which. Several others faced sentences for thefts, embezzlement, and statutory offenses, with a mix of guilty pleas and not guilty pleas.

Socialists to Open Public Discussions in Bridgeport

Beginning tonight the Bridgeport Socialist Party will host a series of public discussions on current political topics. Jasper Mc Levy is scheduled to lead the first talk followed by an open forum. The meetings start at 6.

Bridgeport Socialist Party Jasper McLevy Cannon Street

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