Coal Mine Explosion Kills 51
A coal mine disaster leaves 51 dead as rescuers pull bodies from the shaft. Officials say investigators will determine the cause and assess safety measures for miners operating in the area.
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21 Feb 1925
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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1925
Page
1
Dead Proceeds Sulphur City Mine Disaster
In Sullivan Indiana a gas explosion at the City Coal mine killed or trapped dozens of miners. About 121 were in the zone at the time. Rescue teams worked to recover bodies amid gas fumes as families and town officials sought news. Authorities doubted any survivors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan
Ind
Associated Press
Indiana
City Coal Company
United States Bureau of Mines
Vincennes
O. Thomas
New Haven Ruling Lets One Man Trolley Cars Run
Judge Isaac Wolfe upheld a temporary injunction allowing the trolley company to operate double and single man cars, ruling the city overstepped its authority enacting an ordinance requiring two men per car. The decision cites the city charter and signals the matter will go to the Connecticut Supreme Court on appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Isaac Wolfe
Superior Court
Connecticut Company
Actry
W Murphy
Welfe
Board of Aldermen
Suprema Court of
Supreme Court
Jange Wolfe
Ita
Sian
Te Supreme Court
Cullen
Pder
Mitchell to Bomb and Sink Warship from Air
General Mitchell plans a bombing test to sink an unfinished battleship off Fortress Monroe on March 2 in front of the House Aircraft Committee. He seeks consent from Weeks and Wilbur, arguing aerial bombs can instantly destroy battleships. the test follows his criticism of naval boards and air policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mitchell
Fortress Monroe
House Aircraft Committee
Secretary of the Navy
Wilbur
House
Bro
Army Air Chief
Forcelal Navy Board
Firdinga
Special Navy Board
Coolidge
Ex-Warden Faces Prison Term For Bribe Conspiracy
Albert B. Sartain former warden of Atlanta Federal Penitentiary was sentenced to one year and six months for conspiracy to accept bribes. Laurence Wiehl also received a year and one day in Atlanta prison. Deputy warden Fletcher was acquitted. Jury deliberated 16 hours. Bail granted pending new-trial motion with July 24 hearing set. Prosecutors said Hayden the prison chaplain testified for the government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Associates Press
Albert B. Sartain
Atlanta Federal Penitentiary
Unite States Court
Laurence Wiehl
Columbus
Ohio
Letcher
Tila
Sartain
Richi
Thomas P. Haydan
Savannah
Father Hayden
Guitt
Play Jury Plan Revived by Broadway Censorship Protest
A joint committee formed to back a play jury system to curb unfit drama proposed on Broadway will meet District Attorney Banton. Led by John Emerson and others, the plan would appoint 400 jurors to decide if a play should be halted or rewritten, with one prohibition per juror per production and a week for revision. The revival follows two years of dormancy amid broad theatre group support and opposition to state censorship on Broadway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Banton
John Emerson
Actors’ Equity Association
Owen Davie
Charles K. Gilbert
Protestant Episcopal Social Service Commission
Broadway
Social Register
Metropolitan Opera
Stork Exchange
Equity
Managers Protective Association
Actors Equity, Drama League
Authors’ League
Greater New York Federation of Churches
The
Better Public Shows Committee
Bride 17 Chooses Husband Over Mother in Court
In Danbury Superior Court Judge Leonard J. Nickerson granted a habeas corpus petition for Mary Sherwood Vredenburgh, 17, who preferred her husband George I. Vredenburgh, two months married, over her mother Hattie Sherwood. The girl testified her mother coached her to oppose the marriage. the judge ordered she may go with her husband, while the mother’s restraint claim was rejected and the couple left arm in arm amid emotional scenes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hs Hive
Rom Stong
Hin
Niele
Stamford
Danbury
Nukeraon
Vredenburgh
Court hearing set on control battle at Central Bugs Co
Masseth and stockholders seek a temporary receivership amid internal dissension over Central Bugs operations on the Brooklawn route. A Tuesday hearing was postponed from yesterday due to trials. The company denies mismanagement, asserts solvency and profit, and will contest the receiver appointment with attorney Clifford B. Wilson defending the firm. Attorney David S Day represents the petitioners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Bugs Corporation
L. J. Mickersop
Jacob Masaoth
John T. L. Hubbard
Clarence R. Hall
Ongatep
Brooklawn
Mussoth
Masseth
Clifford B. Wilson
David S Day
Skull broken in fall from stove at Howard Avenue store
Kalrian Geel, reportedly intoxicated, fell unconscious on the sidewalk in front of 179 Howard Avenue at 7 PM. Sam Rotti, proprietor of 79 Howard Avenue, aided, police released Geel after questioning. He remains in critical condition at St Vincent's Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Avenue
Kalrian
Bow 1
St. Vincents Hospital
Sam Rott
Geel
Rotti
Rott
George I.cusson
Ged
Gedl
St. Vincent's Hospital
Choooses Railroad Track as Seat Fatal to Man
Police investigate the death of Brick Stoland after he sat on a northbound Do bury Bridgeport train line at Honsatone Avenue and Hall Street. A witness, Walter Wade, says the man under the influence of liquor sat on the tracks as the train approached and Wade could not move him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brick Stoland
Dobury-Bridgeport
Honsatone Avenue
Hall Street
Skoland
Nquor
Walter Wade
Liquor Seized In Raid On Spruce Street Home
Federal prohibition agents and Captain John OConnell raided an alleged liquor resort at 227 Spruce Street. Possza Waklman, named proprietor, faced charges for violating prohibition laws and will be arraigned before a local commissioner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spruce Street
Edward B Doolan
Ledward Selaherty
John Oconnell
Third Precinct
Polie
Possza Waklman
Wis Alveste
Itagu Layry Sql Pty of
Tuer
Zeal
James Lane Allen Passes as Southern Writing Honor Fades
The author of The Kentucky Cardinal and The Choir Invisible has died, marking a second leading Southern writer to pass away within a month. The Sunday Post previews a feature on a local potter and craftsman alongside book reviews and notes on artists in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky
James Lane Allen
South
Lfe
Congress Passes Pay Increase Without Roll Call Vote
Congress approved raising pay from 7500 to 10000 a year by a rising vote of 287 to 98, with no roll call. President Coolidge now must decide if the additional 1.3 million yearly outlay aligns with his economy program. Texan Blanion failed to force a record, Black proposed delaying the date, and Gannon’s point of order was overruled. Madden urged the raise, Tilson spoke in its favor, while the incident included a trolley accident injuring Mrs. Caspar on Coleman Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, Feb C
House
Coolidge
Senate
Blanion
Representative Black
Representative Gannon
Missouri
Gillett
Madden
Appropriations Committee
Treasury
Congress
Tilson
Cleared of Murder but Called a Marked Man
Salvatore Gaetano, 38, was in Criminal Superior court when murder charges were withdrawn as self defense was cited in the killing of Joseph Gimugliano last November. Judge Avery suspended sentence indefinitely after a defense plea, with attorney Burton arguing Gaetano was drawn into tragedy by a rumored secret society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
America
Criminal Superior Court
Salvatore Gaetano
Christopher L. Avery
Joseph Gimugliano
Sherman Street
Gaetano
William H. Comley, Jr
Mr. Comley
Avery
William Burton
Gimagnano
Conspiracy Claim Involving Norwalk Grocery Firm Partners
Walter Gregory as administrator of Elliott Gregory sues Holmes Keeler and Selleck Co and C E Slauson Co in Superior Court alleging conspiracy fraud and mismanagement inoffres of the Holmes Keeler and Selleck wholesale grocery firm based in Norwalk and Stamford. The suit seeks temporary receiver power to recover assets allegedly diverted and dissolution of the corporation amid an interlocking directorate and asset transfers harming non Slauson stockholders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iolmes, Kevler and Selleck Company
Norwalk
Stamford
Cc. E. Slauson Company
Walter I. Gregory
Brooklyn
Blllott
Gregory
Holmes, Keeler and Selleck Company
Ace
Stauson Coepany
Mrs Budlong Evacuates Husband’s Apartment Feud Deepens
New York reports show Mrs Milton Budlong vanished after eight days of defiance as furniture movers removed most of the Budlongs New York apartment. Budlong declares Newport, Rhode Island, his new home and custody for the children, while Mrs Budlong claims a victory and contemplates joining him for the sake of the children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport
New York
Milton J. Budlong
Budlong
Ft. I
Margaret
New
Tomsht
Right to amend charter granted by lead company
Page 2 reports a court action granting a right to amend a corporate charter. Judge Baldwin, nominated by the Superior Court, heads Derby City court and acts as legislative clerk of bills, while Yeomans, Democratic state chief, faces bankruptcy. care and cigarettes remain untaxed per Legislature. Several other items noted: Democrats caucus called by Ash ford, Stratford proposed to be divided into districts. oyster beds freed from pol- Julien. various local incidents and court cases on pages 1, 2, and 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D.bm Lead
Baldwin
Superior Court
Derby
Yeomans
Swindler Sternberg Caught In Bank Forgery Scheme
Willi J. Sternberg, 28, allegedly forged papers to open accounts and obtain funds from several banks. After taking about 504 from First National Bank in Meriden and similar sums in Derby, New Haven, and New Britain, he was arrested in Naugatuck while attempting another swindle. Police say he used letters of introduction from fake firms to persuade bank staff and transfer funds. He is suspected in multiple cities and faces charges related to forgery and fraud.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank
Derby
Willi J. Sternberg
Meriden
Naugatuck
Wellten
Sternberg
Naugatuck Tey
Torrington
Winall
Hig
Bsernberg
Bird
Herry Hodges
New Britain National Bank
Sul
Lawn
New Britain
Btenberg
Chick
New Briain Bank
Fn Ture
Pots
New Haven
Naugatuck Valley
Bridge
Yeomans Baldwin Named As Judges Of Superior Court
Governor John H. Trumbull nominates Alfred C. Baldwin and Edward M. Yeomans for the Connecticut Superior Court. Baldwin, a current clerk, would take office October 18 if confirmed. Yeomans, Hartford district Democratic chair, would be sworn February 26, 1926 after Judge Hinman moves to the Supreme Court. Other nominations include J Molk for Hartford County Common Pleas and Walter D. Makepeace and Marty J. Beardsley for Waterbury district positions. The Senate confirmed several nominees by ballot with scattered opposition. the judiciary committee reported favorably on Charles B. Waller for New London County Common Pleas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Capitol
Hartford
Alfred C. Baldwin
Edward M. Yeomans
Aufidover
John H. Trumbull
Superior Court
Frank D. Haines
George FE. Hinman
Supreme Court
Baldwin
Mis
Senate
Walter D. Makepeace
Marty J Beardsley
Cour
Waterbury
Judiciary Committee
Charlies B Waller
Qurt
New London County
Tl Ulead
Euspensii
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Trolley Company
Belasco
Jtney Ane
Central Bus Corporation
Sunday Post
J. A. Caspar
Coleman Street
Golden Hill
Main Streets
Tne
State
Attorney Burton
Ceetanc
LEGI
Lature
Bridgeport
Atore
Bridgeport High School
Harry Hodges
Holmes, Kesler and Selleck Company
Page Grand Jury
Knights Templar
Hamilton
University
Excure' Jones
Montreal
Hoover
Bingham
Bursum Bil
Fairfield County
Ridgefield
New Haven Vase
Stratford
Ansonia
Page Pequot Yacht Club
Southport
D. Frank Stevens
Progressive Party
Sumulter
Cleveland
Cone
Croapword
Faltorala
Business and Finance
Foreign Affairs
Ongyptian
Joe Rodrigues
Mike Wilken
Bridgeport Baseball Club
Cleary
Jimmy Lesko
Coleman
Norwalk High
Clan Campbell
Lexingtons
Meadows
Femorne Ansonia
Mancheser
Crosby
Rye Jack Delaney
Berlenbach
Milk Fund
Wills
Gibbons
Edith Cummings
Florida
Glenne Collett
New_York
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