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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1925

Page

2

Private Banks Gain new limits under state banking bill

Hartford Feb 24 The Senate approved a resolution to form a joint committee to study governor Tremball's address and recommend legislative actions within eight weeks. The same session saw favorable and unfavorable reports on bills including incorporation, trust company meetings, and a plan to restrict new private banks, plus debates over deputy staffing in the factory inspector system and other charter amendments and penalties.

State Capitol Hartford Senate House Tremball McKinley Association of Connecticut Cronin Brainard Trumbull General Assembly Our Lady of Mercy Milford Bloomfield Waterbury Bristol State Register Stamford ‘Trust Company Whall Savings Banka

The Queen of the kitchen and the cook maid of honor flavoring extract

A fragment notes Bakerts has held a position for nearly fifty years with mentions of vartizemants and culinary roles The tone suggests a feature on kitchen figures and long service in an old newspaper style

Home Burns Seek Tenant After Daring Fire

Sergeant Arnoleky said no update on the mystery blaze that destroyed a two story house at 2045 Main Street near 71 Higgins Avenue. Chief Johnson suspects a diary and asks police to locate the former tenant who left Monday night. Angelo Provenzano, known for liquor-law arrests, is noted in police reports as connected to the case.

Michael Arnoleky Investigation Bureau Micharel Sciartino Main Street Higgins Avenue Daniel B. Johnson Fire Department Angelo Provenzano

Obituary notices for multiple city residents and infants

A long obituary notice list describes funerals for infant Thomas Lynch McMahon, Ada Mosley, Anna Augusta Wheeler, Catherine Elizabeth Porter, Friedrich Mueller, William O Scarles, Marie Shirley Barrett, Mary 17 Kran, Alice Esal Roman, Jerome E. Trotter, John Foulds, Margaret Quinn Tierney, Thomas Driscoll, Clara Zoldy, Gertrude O Neil, and Gertrude O Neil’s child. Details include birth ages, addresses, funeral homes, burial sites, church services, and surviving relatives.

Margaret F. Quinn Tierney John Tierney Walnut Street Church of the Sacred Heart R F. Moore D. D James Killian Hugh Carrig Thomas Driscoll Theresa Brien Mr. Driscoll St. Michaels Cemetery Father Carrig Frank Geaney Louis Lynch James Curran Janes Geaney Frank Daly Albert Langham

Committees Report Big Bills Still Unslated

State House committee business shows many panels pressing major measures while others idle. Judiciary, DIL, and workers' compensation items loom, with 175 bills in hand and 122 to file by April. Also notes minor court judge appointments and two contested judgeships. Obituaries: Mrs Vannah Hart and Mrs Lucy Godboutdie. Funeral details and burial plans listed.

State Capitol Hartford State of Legislative Committee House Darbie Alexander Adams Metropolitan New York Judiciary John Adama Bostwick Apri Winsted Stamford Court

Truckers Threaten Service Pause in Connecticut Freight War

Hartford February hearing on a bill to place common carriers under Public Utilities Commission drew truckers and shippers opposing and warning they might suspend services to show railroads cannot handle state freight. A. P. Marsh of New Britain claimed highway transporters are on the offensive against the New Haven railroad in a war over control of freight movement.

Telegram Hartford New Haven A. P. Marsh New Britain State Truck Association Roads, Rivers and Bridges New Maven Public Utilities Commission Connecticut Chamber of Commerce Senate Chamber Géma Chandler Marsh Connecticut New York Petiton Motor Vehicle Commission

US Embassy Aide Middleton Dies in Constantinople

Harbert P. Middleton a special disbursing officer at the U S Embassy in Paris died at the American Presbyterian hospital in Constantinople Monday night of pneumonia. Middleton, who served in the London embassy from 1916, was a native of Washington D C.

Paris Harbert P. Middleton United States American Presbyterian Hospital Constantinople Middleton London Washington, D

Board of Relice fixes grand list at 257,176,891 dollars

The Board of Relief set the first district grand list at 207,176,891 dollars and the second at 215,438,539, with total deductions of 8,100,976 and boosted lists after relief by 384,066. Five major reductions included Bilton Machine Tool and several big firms. others pursued or denied relief amid disputes over back taxes and court actions.

Board of Relic Gion Bridgeport Firat Scond Board of Teliers Board of 1 Board of Relief Brooklawn North Park Avenue Bilton Bilton Machine Tool Company Bridgeport Brass Company American Sham Company International Textile Company Bridgeport Hydraulic Company Peerless Fealty Company They . M. Read Company Howland Dry Goods Company

Canfield Rubber Company Receives $22000 Deduction Notice

The Leo Brothers company, $20900, and the Automatic Machine Company, 20000. The Canfield Rubber Company was granted a $22000 deduction from the 1st. Numerous deductions below $20000 were made.

Leo Brothers Company The Automatic Machine Company Canfield Rubber Company

Kellys wives leave court as he gets prison term

Kelly, 23, was sentenced by County Judge Cohn to an indeterminate term of one year three months to two and a half years for bigamy. His two wives, once schoolmates, walked out of the Lawrence Massachusetts courthouse together as the case concluded. Camille Fitzgerald of East Boston and Ann Ace McCormick of the Bronx had married him separately, the latter under the name Francie R Landon. The first wife had journeyed to see what became of Kelly and learned of the second marriage, prompting the wives to join forces in pursuing the case.

New Yorn Fen Kelly Sing Cohn Heade Camille Itzgerald

Newfield Bank Emploes Honor Hugo At Dinner

Mr and Mrs George Hugo were guests of honor at a dinner at Cornelight tea room on Clinton avenue hosted by Newfield Bank and iTrust Company where Hugo serves as secretary and treasurer. Despite submitting his resignation to the bank board, the event continued as a celebratory gathering with plans to keep him in his post. Attendees included Mary J Doyle Edith Kurtz Betty Kunkel Catherine Feilly Mary McManus T J Ryan Julia Bell Ida B Clough Grace Blakeslee Walter Kupfer Jann Browne Jr Arthur W Richardson and Frank Moses.

George Hugo Cornelight Clinton Avenue Newfield Bank and iTrust Company Hugo Hus Mary J. Doyle Edith Kurtz Betty Kunkel Catherine Feilly Mary McManus T. J. Ryan Julia Bell Tda B. Clough Grace Blakeslee Walter & Kupfer Jann Browne Arthur W. Richardson Frank Moses

Accidental Death Reported in Stamford Train Fall

Stamford February 24 Coroner John Phelan finds death of John T Carey of Retreat Avenue Hartford accidental He fell from a New Haven railroad train February 12 The coroner recommends guard rails on toilet windows to prevent recurrence Evidence suggests Carey was jolted out through the toilet window en route from New York to Hartford

Stamford John Qa. Phelan John T. Carey Retreat Avenue Hartford New Haven New Haven Road Ireaas Carey New York

La Traviata at the Lyric Captivates Few in Bridgeport Audience

Telegram staff reviewer notes San Carlo Opera Company from Galla presents Verdi’s La Traviata at the New Lyric Theatre with Tina Paggi as Violetta and Giuseppe Interrante as the bass, praised for artistry yet audience turnout remains sparse. Tosca to close the stay, drawing a better reception than prior performances.

Telegram Bridgeport Pores Galla San Carlo Opera Company San Carlo New Lyric Theatre Metropolitan Tina Paggi Violetta Giuseppe Interrante Ciovanni Hosich Alfred Germont Aldo Fianchetti Oprra-Guera Dumas

Grime Urges Nation to Disarm in Defense Address

Secretary Wilbur states the navy exists to enforce the nation's will and warns disarmament would grant triumph to aggressors. He cites Armenians' slaughter and argues a wealthy America must maintain strength to uphold justice and protect missionaries, warning against yielding to others.

Washington Whlbur Women's Council On Defense Navy Kingdom of Heaven Earth America

Illumination actions dominate House reports in Hartford

In Hartford on February 24 the House advanced several measures including extending time to organize Glastonbury Gas, amending the United Illuminating charter to serve Trumbull and Easton, enabling Bridgeport and Plainville Electric to lower par value, and allowing increase of ToT Ringon Electric capital to 2 million. Unfavorable on John Potter reimbursement for seized cider. Also adopted bills to amend Griffin Hospital charter, extend Rosemary Hall organization time, allow Greenwich Free Library property worth 50 000, extend Greenwich County Club charter, increase New Britain Trust capital, permit land exchanges between Connecticut Agriculture at College and Manoel Town, and appoint highway department special counsel.

Senate Ford Board of Control Cronin Labor Department Pierson Mitchell Labor Committee Shaw Challenger Anderson Redden Village Water Company of Simsbery Tte West Haven Town Court United Workers of New Haven Hatch and Bailey Company State Capitol Hartford Fev House Glasonbury Gas Company United Iluminat'ng Company Gervice Turnbull and Easton ToTringon Electric Light Company Righ Briato and Plainville Electric Company John Potter Griswott Chater of Griffin Hospital Derby Life Contributing Rosemary Hall, Inc Greenwich Hast Haddam Free Library

Barber's Condition Serious in Norwalk Hospital

Norwalk Feb 24. William Hess barber shop proprietor remained in Norwalk hospital with acute appendicitis. Authorities reported his condition unchanged tonight.

Norwalk Tela Wiam Hess Proprieto

Bridgeport Man Praises Herbal Lax-A-Tone Health Gain

Clifford W. Drew of Noble Avenue Bridgeport Connecticut, a well known employee, says Herbal Lax-A-Tone restored his health after sour acid stomach and soda overuse. He reports relief from sourness gas and dizziness after using four doses and recommends it to friends. The product is introduced in Bridgeport at Hindle's Arcade Drug Store by a factory representative.

Bridgeport Hindle's Arcade

Also Mentioned on This Page

Banking Commission Thomas Lynch McMahon Thomas Mary E. McMahon Rose’s Cemetery Newtown Ada Mosley Ada Mosiey Bailey Mosley East Main Street H. A. Remington Barnum Avenue William Street Park Ceemetery Andrew Mortenson Sarah Sugden Thorgas Sugden England Greenwood Sugden Anna Augusta Wheeler Leander J. Wheeler Walnut Tree Hill Catherine Elizabeth Porter Catherine Elisabeth Porter Charles W Porter Newfield Avenue Mountain Grove Cemetery John Porter Walter Stowe Charles Murphy Louis Fred Charles Kiefer Marian Kiefer Friedrich Mueller Wheeler Avenue William O. Searles Wiliam O Scarles William and Catherine Fitzgerald Searles Phillipsburg N. J Marie Shirley Barrett Joseph J Martha G Barrett Hugh Carvig Church of the Secred Heart St Michael's Cemetery Mary Ryan Mary 17 Kran Patrick H Ryan M J Gannon St Patrick's Church Lynch Mary Kelly Alice Eva Roman Alice Esal Roman Felix and Anna Roman Noble Avenue Charles Church St Michaela Cemetery Jerome E. Trotter Bridgeport High School Hurd Cambridge Simon H Agnes Trotter Walter Gay Lakeview Cemetery John Foulds Salt Burroughs Street Park Cemetery Margaret F- Quinn Picenen Clara Zoldy Clara Zoldy Stephen Zoldy Fairfield Avenue Bridgeport Hospital Stephen James Louis Zoldy Jennie Zoldy John Joseph John Buda Tessie Lesko Rose St. Stephen‘s Church Richal St. Michael's Cemetery Gertrude O'Neil Gertrude O Nel Grover A. McCarthy O'Neil Olive Street Englewood Hospital Ste . Michael's Cemetery Alannah Hart Vannah Hart George L. Jlatt Mary Marquis Lesbia Street Marquis A. Schatzman William Seymour St Peter’s Church Mrs. Lucy Godbout Lucy Godbout Joseph Godbout Hancock Avenue Joseph Berry John Whitehead Adelph Frank Roy Allaire Arso St. Anthony'’s Church Atyvac Che Art League Colonial Tea Narina Purdon James H.wahl Helen Kent Sherwood Misary Duff John F. Banthin Constance L. Sherwood Board OF Relice Fixes Bilton Company Newfield Bank Wilbur Barber Clifford W. Drew Conn Herbat Jax-A.tone Asaha
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