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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1925

Page

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Auto Crash Near New Milford Records Fatal, Injuries

One man died and another is dying after a car overturned near Boardman, two miles north of New Milford, with two others seriously injured. Two women escaped unharmed. Victims include Jaws Yarochowitz, Albert Yarochowitz, John Cieclinski, and William Sostak. difficulty determining exact conditions as the car rolled, trapping the men while two women were thrown clear.

New Milford Boardman Here Yarochowitz Albert John Cieclinski William Sostak William Ochman Mire Bert Louis Yarochowitz

Physicians Order King George to Take Ocean Trip

Reports state King George will undertake a southern voyage by yacht after a convalescence from bronchial illness. Court physicians say he has had a fair day and progress is continuing, with a Mediterranean cruise possible in the near future and a potential postponement of the Prince of Wales South Africa trip.

Kins Europe Connaught Riviera Edward Howards Duke of Alpany Edane Ted Crvise Prince of Wales South Africa Mediterranean Albert Wind Vietoreg

Salt's Textile Co Veteran Employee Dies at 68

A veteran Salt's Textile Co employee, Mr Foulds, aged 68, died yesterday in Bridgeport. He served in England, was pensioned years ago, and belonged to the Sons of George and the Brotherhood of America. He is survived by his wife Rachel and five daughters and a son.

Padgeport England Sons of George and the Brotherhood of America Foulds

Mayor's Car Stripped at Police Station in Public Theft

Mayor Frank J. Conway’s car was stripped in front of the police station during a hotel ball event. A brand new tire rim tube lock and other car equipment were stolen. A second guest, nurse Jane Rein of St Raphael's Hospital, also reported theft of a Tudson coat containing a purse and diamond ring worth similar value. Police are investigating and pursuing leads.

Percy Daughters of Dante Hotel Clark Frank J. Conway Jane Rein St Raphael’s Hospital New Thasen Misa Ren

Relatives fear as Budlong held prisoner

In Newport Rhode Island on February 2 relatives report Milton Budlong and his wife Margaret Willon Budlong missing. Mrs Budlong reportedly left New York to join him but neither has appeared. Uncle George Wilson says detectives have held her for an alleged sanity exam and that Budlong chauffeur Patterson drove the car.

Newport Milton Budlong Margaret Willon Budlong George Margaret Wilson Budtong Short Phillips Knoew Pulbp World

Final Grand List Likely to Exceed Estimate by Board

City officials discuss the final grand list, with President George H. Wood of the Hoard of Reif predicting a substantial rise above the $257,090,000 tentative total. The Board of Apportionment and Taxation plans to meet Tuesday afternoon to fix final appropriations and tax rates for the next fiscal year, while Mayor Ebrena and other officials consider potential reductions to keep expenditures within the revised estimate.

George H. Wood Reif Board of ‘Apportionment and Taxation George & UK Ebrena Wey

Slongett Declines Tax Debate With Officials

Slongett refuses a public debate on tax case merits. Assistant Cary Attorney Henry Anseln, State Tax Commissioner William H Wlodgett, and Chamber of Commerce were proposed as participants. The official declined participation and offered no alternative venue or date.

Cary Henry Anseln Wiliam H Wlodgett Chamber of Commerce Greentea Aiken

Senators Face Indictment On Fraud Charge

Washington February 22 Two Republican United States Senators Selden P Spencer of Missouri Holm O Bursum of New Mexico are targets of a Grand Jury expanding to Wheeler case The Fur Company deal involving government sealskin contracts and large attorney fees is examined Senator Spencer admits 50000 in fees to his firm but says work did not involve the contract Magee accuses Bursum of seeking cattle sale terms with Mexico City and War Finance Corp backing. Bursum welcomes inquiry

Washington United States Burton K. Wheeler Montana Selden P. Spenser Missouri Holm O. Bursum New Mexico Henry Wood Elliott Department of Justice Spencer Fouke Fur Company St. Louis Pribilof Islands Spencer and Donnell Magee Carl Magee Albert B. Fall Teapot Dome Bursam Agricultural and Livestock Corporation of New Mexico Mexico Mexico City War Finance Corporation Bursant War Finance Bursum

National Head of Post Office Clerks Speaks at Convention

National president Laura C. George of Washington and national VP John D. Murphy of Boston attend as Federation of Post Office Clerks holds its state convention. Frank Parmlee is state president with Joseph Cranker as state VP. banquet at Stratfield Hotel at 6 tonight and open house at the Fraternal hall on Main Street from 10 to 5.

Federation of Post Office Clerks Stratfield Hotel Laura C. George Washington John D. Murphy Boston Frank Parmlee Joseph Cranker Mayor Behrens Arar Connor Alfrad B. Shippee of P Hall Main Street Knights of Columbus

New York Police Nab Speed Boat in Hudson Chase

New York police seized the speed boat Wat Bug after a chase from the Statue of Liberty to upper Manhattan. Officers aboard Gypsy recovered 209 cases of assorted liquor and arrested three suspected rum runners on charges of violating the prohibition law.

New York Wat Bug Hudson River Upper Manhattan Tus i Hanbor Hudson

Police Head Arrests Editor in Westport Feud Over Censorship

Westport on Feb 22 reports Captain Walter Duffy arresting Willis S. Jones publisher of the Westporter Herald and George Smith for disobeying an officer. Bond posted by Jones, later returned, as talks of political motives and a feud between Duffy and Jones unfold. Jones and Smith warn of legal redress while alleging intimidation and censorship actions by police.

Westport Walter Duffy Police Department Willis S. Jones Westporter-Herald Duffy Jones George Smith Bridgeport Blue Ribbon Company Paul Tomasky Bonde Kimeelg Smith First Selectman King W. Mansfield Harold Haker Janey

Two Men Dead in Kentucky Gun Battle

In Marion Kentucky on February 22, two men were killed including Deputy Sheriff Hall of Harlan County, and six others were wounded in a gun fight. The cause remains unknown as shots, reportedly over 200, echoed near a train station. Names include Lewis White, Wheelwright Marshal John Hall, and others.

Mariln Alt Hall Hoyan County Lewis White John Hall Wheelwright Steven John Flannery Dick Thompson Norman Collins White

City dispensary budget faces further cuts after probe

Mayor Behrens indicated possible Tuesday reductions following Dr. A R Topping’s partial report. The cut lowers the next year’s provisional total to 26 968 from 27 468, though the salary line remains untouched and venereal disease clinic funds are trimmed.

A. R. Topping Behrens Topping Board of Apportionment

Florida estate for "Young Hyde" leaves odd jobs man heir

Michael Candello known as "Young Hyde" of 277 Lianulen direct is the sole heir to a $6,000 estate from his wife who died December 16. He says he is penniless, has worked odd jobs in the city center and distributed newspapers. He married Annie Wilson on April 16 1917 and they once owned a 217 acre farm in Citra Florida.

Michael Candello Lianulen Young Hyde Yom Citra Fla Annie Wilson Arctic Street Citra

Battling Boy Recovering After Injury At Hospital

Ralph Meyers an 11 year old of 1182 State Street was injured in a fight deemed playful by a friend last week. He is nearly ready for discharge from Bt Vincent's hospital where he has been under treatment.

Ralph Meyers State Street Bt. Vincent's Hospital

Bishop Nilan backs clergy aid for liquor law reform

Bishop John J Nilan of Hartford urges Connecticut pastors to back Wheeler sponsored changes to the liquor law. He supports clergy in informing congregations about the reforms including identical penalties for buyers and sellers of liquor and enhanced penalties for violations. Some Bridgeport pastors praised the plan while others delayed comment due to another social service circular.

Nilan John J. ‘Ard Dio Hartt Connecticut Nquor Lw George W. Wheeler General Assembly Huan Committee of State Wheeler Fe- Signe Os Bridgeport Chasses

Fosdige Predicts New Reformation in Farewell Sermon

Rev. Dr. Harry Emerson Fosdick warned of a coming religious reformation that could split from evangelical churches. He argued Christianity has drifted from Jesus’s teachings into a religion about Jesus, fueled by creedalism denominationalism and sacramentalism, and urged a return to the core gospel. He cited Washington Birthday oratory as a parallel in public sentiment.

New York Harry Emerson Fosdick First Presbyterian Church Fosdick Jesus Washington

Chamber Favors Postal Increases in Large Centers

Washington Feb 22 Bustle ness interests embraced in the chamber of commerce of the United States have voted in a nation wide referendum overwhelmingly in support of an adequate increase in postal salaries but against a flat general increase of pay applicable throughout the country for all classes of postal employers An analysis of the vote shows opposition of business interests to the pending postal pay and increase bill The chamber holds that such increases can be made without agitation in the postal budget or postal rates and that only urgent needs exist for clerks and carriers in large revenue cities where about 40 000 employees would receive the contemplated 300 per year raise totaling some 12 million The budget surplus projected for the year beginning July allows Congress to meet the requirements without changing postage rates.

Washington Chamber of Commerce of the United States Chamber Ghasuber Ita I. SA Ciel Service Commission Aic Clerka Carrie A Annater Post Office Department Congress

Gloria Awanson Unwell Yet Improves. Visitors Restricted

Paris reports Gloria Awanson the Marquise de la Falaise remains unable to receive visitors though doctors deem her near full recovery within a week or ten days. The Marquis is at her side continually, and plans for a return to routine are anticipated in a few days.

Paris Gloria Awanson Marquise de la Falaise

Chinese with Axe Terrifies City

NEW HAVEN February 32 Residents on Olive and Greene streets fled as George Bling laundry owner dashed into the street wielding a hatchet shouting. A patrolman arrived and Bling fled then reentered a door before officers forced entry and placed him under arrest for general breach of the peace. He claimed spirits possessed him and will be examined by doctors tomorrow.

New Haven Olive and Greene Streets George Bling Ini Olive Street Sling

Tong War Ends in Death and Arrests

A tong war in the city concluded with one death and several suspects named. Police report ongoing investigations as gang members are identified and questioned. Security forces vow to pursue remaining perpetrators and restore order.

Providence Chinatown murder shocks city police seek two suspects

Police probe a deadly stabbing at King Young restaurant in Providence tied to Tong factions. Chin Moon, 54, died from throat wounds after a second assailant slashed his neck with a butcher knife. Wounded Chin Ting identifies attackers as Gainese using a motor car shortly after the attack.

Providence King Young Weybo Street Connecticut Chin Moon A. Hrn Longfellow Providence County Cha’ Moon Mystle Dr. Longfellow

General Mitchell Resigns From Charity Ball Chair

Brigadier General William Mitchell resigns as chairman of the flour committee for the Charity ball to be held during the Coolidge Dawes inauguration. The action follows pressure from War Secretary Weeks and Navy Secretary Willing that they would not attend if he remained in the post.

Washington William Mitchell Weeks War and Navy Departments Mitchell Bee Wilbur

Stolen Cadillac Recovered with Engine Running

James E. Woodhull of 344 Norman Street reported his car stolen Saturday night while at the theatre. Constable Stanley Bowten located the Cadillac roadster and returned it to the owner yesterday morning. The engine was running when found, no thief was seen, and Bowten believes someone borrowed it with no intent to return it.

James E. Woodhull Norman Street Stanley Bowten Fear Long Hilang

Police hunt for killer who fled to resorts near Providence

Police searched Chinese resorts and residences after an alleged murderer escaped from Phaviec dy lence and may have an accomplice. Detectives visited venues within an hour of the alert, while authorities hinted clues point toward Bridgeport and Connecticut registration details tied to the escape.

Phaviec Chin Myo Au Prego Taurant Meraage Duih Jim Providence Potce Ama Patrabed Neacy tM@i NEA Bridgeport To Escape Connecticut Feir ‘Ie

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King George Salt's Textile CO Slongett Bursom U. S Westport First Selectman Dr. Topping Florida Bishop Fosdige Christ Gloria Badgeport Anti-Saloon League Balte ‘Textile Company Friederich Mueller North End C. P National Chamber of Commerce State Fairfield County Derby Stratford Action Ansonia Milford Fise Long Island Wealport Page Connecticut Company Louisiana Wildman Danbury Fae R. T Indiana Job Hedges Atlantic City Business and Finance Hinag Moon Chin Ting Chin On Leong Ting Rhode Island Bret Stock Exchange Dick Loftus Ukely Jerapy City Brooklyn Cleary Lexingtons Clan Campbells Manchester OM. H. A City College Clab Bridgeport High Willie Hoppe Chicago Cleveland Club Ers Kaceya
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