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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1925

Page

4

Woman 13 Held for Murder Details Jazz Parties

A 13-year-old girl testified at her murder trial in Jhiru City detailing time spent at dance halls and jazz parties while her husband cared for their 4-year-old daughter. She described a fatal motor trip with Renne, Pipi, and others, claiming self defense after Renne insulted her and a knife may have been involved.

Jhriul City Nil Rey Marte Zelio Blonde Alvo Renne

Gas Engineers of New England Elect Boston Man President

Cheney of Boston was elected president of the New England Association of Gas Engineers at the 35th annual convention. Other officers included F. C. Freeman of Providence as vice president and A. J. Smith of Concord as secretary-treasurer with a slate of directors from Portland to Cambridge. President Pritchard noted industry improvements, while Robert M. Seale forecast gas usage surpassing electricity by 1940 due to rising demand for house heating. the convention continued through today and tomorrow.

Providence Cheney Bost New England Association of Gas Engineers F. C. Freeman A. J. Smith Concord J L. Sudbury Salon G. W. StPes Portland A. H. Scott New Britain Bo Drake Lynn Witteinghoff Boston

Fight on Evolution Still Pending in North Carolina

A North Carolina legislative debate on evolution adjourned with a plan to record opposition to Darwinian theory and any life order theory. The motion to table the resolution died 48 to 42, while the measure moved to the minority committee for report.

North Carolina Halmigh Atteo North Carolina Flonsa General Assembly Yount Ann Wits

Italian Ambassador Leaves for New York to United States

Irene Dat Martino the Italian ambassador to the United States boards the steamer Verde for New York. In Rome on Saturday Minister De Martino bids farewell with American Ambassador Fletcher at the railway station.

New York Naples Tech Irene Dat Martino United States Rome Mignor de Martino Vletcher

Fraternal leader Ed Buckingham active in multiple circles

Edward T. Buckingham of 2255 Main Street, compensation commissioner, figures as a charter member of the Wowompon Tribe No. 40, Improved Order of Red Men, and serves as president of the Bridgeport Bay Association while active in several other fraternal groups.

Edward T. Buckingham Main Street Order of Mr. Buckingham Bridgeport Bay Association

Unaccounted Arms worth 134 Million in Trade

Geneva Feb 18 The League of Nations disarmament commission reports that over 134 million dollars of arms and munitions sold internationally in 1920 21 and 22 remain unaccounted for. US exports totaled 220.5 million while reported imports were 58.1 million. Turkey Greece and Russia provided no import reports during war years.

Geneva Associated Press Disarmament Commission League of Nations League United States Busnia Turkey Greece Digarmanent Commission

Mercyful Slayer of Sick Sister Denied Bail

Paris police report 18 year old Anna Leva sour denied bail after shooting and killing her sister Anais 29 claiming the sister suffered incurable disease. Autopsy by Dr Baul cites tubercular lesions in lungs and intestines supporting motive. Case parallels Polish actress Wilcowska scandal drawing wide attention.

Paris Anna Levasour Anais Loimy St Lazaire Wonen Baul Andi Wilcowska Laninska

Cotton oil taxes across states stir Carolina senior action

A telegram from Governor McLeod of North Carolina reports state legislatures consider tax measures aimed at cotton oil products. He calls the proposals intolerable and warns they threaten state industries. Senator Gooding asserts the legislation is outrageous and calls for a united stand.

Carolina Washington Senate Temokin North Cheainy Gay McLew North Walia Deery Tianu Geuds Gooding

Earthquake Reported in British West Indies

Earthquake activity reported from Grenada and nearby regions overnight caused alarm in the British West Indies. No injuries or damage noted, advisory notes voluntary precautions and monitoring by authorities.

British West Indies

Cigar making declines prompt tax relief plea

At Avon, February 18, the New England Tobacco Growers Association urged Congress to reduce internal revenue taxes on cigars as New England tobacco farmers face serious decline. Joseph W. Alsop reported a 12 percent drop in tobacco used per cigar over four years and stagnant production over 12 years amid other tax changes. President William H. Carrier of Glastonbury led the meeting with strong attendance.

New England Congress Joseph W.W. Alsop Avon New England Tobacco Growers’ Association Association Internal Revenue Wiliam H. Carrier Glastonbury

Veterans Hospitals Costing Ten Million Approved by House Panel

Washington Feb 18 The House Veterans committee reported a ten million dollar hospital construction measure allowing the Veterans Bureau director to use funds as needed. An initial fifteen million was cut back as the committee opted to wait until next year for possible further appropriations.

Washington House Veterans’ Committee Veterans’ Bureau

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