19 Feb 1925
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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1925
Page
1
City officials announce new budget provisions to raise funds through a levy aimed at covering outstanding debt. Authorities stress the move will ensure repayment without disrupting essential services. Residents are urged to review the budget proposal and attend a public hearing.
In Fairfield a young burglar, armed with a revolver, failed to rob Bonney Electric on Post Road near Thorpe Avenue. John Bonney shut the door and shouted for help as the suspect fled through a back entrance. Police from surrounding towns searched for the man described as young in a light overcoat and cap carrying a suitcase.
Pola Negri, Hollywood star, fired several shots at a man near her bedroom windows in a Beverly Hills mansion after mistaking him for a burglar. Police report states the intruder fled and was believed unharmed.
Federal agents raided a residence at 9 Chapel Street adjoining Stratfield yesterday under Group Head Fivard. Nicholas Seine, 35, to be arraigned before Commissioner Hugh J Lavery on prohibition law violation. About 13 gallons of liquor and alcohol seized. house damaged in the raid.
Walter Earl Bennett of Hartford pleaded not guilty at arraignment in superior court before Judge Christopher Avery to charges of embezzling about 868557 from the estates of Michael Saety and Joseph Bruzenak, while serving as their counterpart in The te ageam, with earlier reports noting a possible mistake.
Miss Anna Behrens, daughter of Mayor Behrens, is a candidate for the secretary position to Ralph Hedge, principal of Warren Harding High. A Bridgeport High School graduate, class of February 1922, she studied at Columbia University and now works for Easton Engineering and Construction. Rita Murphy, assistant secretary to James C Moore at Central High, is also in the race for about $1500 a year. The Board of Education has not decided who will fill the role when created, with plans to open eight rooms of the new high school on April 1 and a March appointment expected.
From London February 18 1944 a new bulletin reports King George who is ill with bronchitis after influenza has passed a fairly good night and a comfortable day with noticeable improvement The illness though serious enough to require precautions keeps him from resuming public duties as health officials monitor the monarch while he remains confined to bed
Burns Mantle’s drama columns deliver a sprightly, thorough review of Broadway stage week by week, identifying hits and misses and guiding readers through a lively, critical panorama of current hits and notable misses in New York theater.
President Coolidge plans to demote or force the resignation of Brigadier General Mitchell after testimony on aircraft defense, while a naval board report declares battleships the final arbiter in sea warfare and outlines a reduced $330 million naval building plan. The White House scales back the original $80 million yearly budget while emphasizing modernization of battleships and carrier aviation.
New York report on February 18 notes Mrs Jessie Margaret Budlong, a hunger striker, has remained in her 15 story East 72nd Street apartment since Friday. Detectives police reporters and movie men siege her stronghold as private detectives circle the building. A white note signed J Margaret Budlong hints at a possible capitulation within 24 hours.
A large delegation of natural growers oystermen opposed a bill empowering the Shell Fisheries Commission to lease shell fish areas under state control. They argued the measure favored big oyster growers and would threaten small operators. The hearing before the Legislative Shell Fisheries committee drew hundreds, with supporters from both sides, and the bill faced continued debate.
James Sanderson 24 of Bridgeport pleaded guilty to seven counts of auto theft and was sentenced to state prison for one to two years by Judge Christopher Avery in Criminal Superior Court. His 18-year-old mother Alexander Sanderson admitted involvement. Charles Chittim 20, implicated in three car thefts, received a suspended reformatory sentence. The brothers allegedly followed victims to steal cars parked near theaters, with most vehicles recovered.
Oresco Ja Feb 18 A West Point graduate forty year old Aldease Wilk Dunn killed his aged parents here today fearing their suffering would end their usefulness to humanity. The act ends their lives as authorities investigate motive and circumstances.
Paris reports Allied officials expect sharp issues over alleged Versailles disarmament violations. The Military Control Commission may hand its findings to Marshal Foch and allies, citing a revived general staff and camouflage training as gravest charges. Evacuation of Cologne hinges on Germany’s compliance.
Social page tale centers on Miss Vern Latimer and Henry Clews II as they plan a voyage with Baron Willy Knoblock. A mistaken engagement and single ticket scene unravel aboard the Mauretania before it sails, leaving Latimer’s wardrobe and Clews’ plans unresolved.
Former French radical leader Joseph Caillaux, exiled for ten years over maneuvers seen as threats to state safety, plans a formal political return with a Paris banquet. He has been in France since parliamentary amnesty and may seek to form a government or influence a union on the financial question.
Patrick Ryan aged 70 and his wife Mary of 168 Parallel Street were found overcome by gas yesterday afternoon by neighbors. Medical Examiner de Luca reported the couple likely retired Tuesday night leaving a gas jet slightly open.
A fragmentary list of items notes a pending naval limitation parley project hinging on France attitude, amid broader political and legislative mentions. It touches on a new bill empowering the State Fisheries Commission to lease lands under state jurisdiction and various local items including Bridgeport bonds, crime reports, and municipal concerns.
Washington moves toward a new naval conference to extend treaty limits to auxiliary ships. Informal talks in London Tokio and Rome meet favorable reception. Paris attitude crucial. Kellogg to report to Coolidge. no formal steps until his return. Chamberlain’s London remarks push public discussion, with Europe seen as origin of initiative.
William T. Jardine was confirmed by the Senate to be Secretary of Agriculture and George Alexander Pirks to be Governor of Alaska. Jardine, president of Kansas State Agricultural College, will take office March 4 succeeding acting Governor Howard Moore in West Virginia.
Lieutenant WS Garett of the U S Navy aircraft station at San Diego was burned to death when his plane crashed during takeoff at Yuma. The aircraft caught fire and incinerated Garett while an observer mechanic J Frunk was severely burned.
Postmaster Arthur F. Conroy announces a larger parcel post area after months of effort. The project adds about fifty percent more room, updates WP alterations, and includes a new COD section, superintendent’s office, and improved lobby. work space increases to alleviate cramped conditions during rush periods.
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