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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1925
Page
5
Police waited outside a Rochester broadcasting station last night as 48 year old tenor Mario Capelli sought to perform a song. He was arrested on a charge tied to alleged non support after a Sunday church event attended by President Coolidge.
Atlanta Ga Feb. F Wills chairman of the Finance committee of the Lone Mountain Confederate Memorial association denies the assunation is without funds. He cites subscriptions totaling 300000 to be paid over three years with annual instruments expected to yield 100000 yearly. Jorgium, sculptor, oversees central group carving in the Temorial. Willis says the tract in do work for 250000, Borlum had suggested funds were lacking for continuation.
A New York society woman, identified as Mrs Tulton Bagley, was found dead near a Palm Beach hotel pier. Her body floated offshore at noon with clothing recovered on the pier. Police initially speculated suicide but later said the circumstances were not settled. A pair of slippers and a hat were found on the pier after reports of a woman's disappearance.
New York reports that Benjamin Levy of Brooklyn, missing since January 25, is a prisoner aboard a rum-running vessel off the New Jersey coast. A letter found aboard and a bottle note sent to his wife describe captivity, crew threats, and an escape plan, with the license number observed as 62a 9-0.
New Haven Feb 24 The February term of the United States District Court for Connecticut opened with the grand jury, chaired by foreman W Hutt of New Haven. The panel includes Russell D Cate and numerous residents from Waterbury Waterbury Bridgeport and other towns as jurors.
Ansonia February 24 A solemn service at Christchurch marked Rev George Barrow being instituted as head of the church by Bishop Chauncey Brewster with out of town clergy in attendance The Very Rev S R Coladay spoke an inspiring address Cartos H Storrs turned over the keys and local pastors attended a parish house dinner A miscellaneous shower last night at Mrs John Clifford's home featured Harlan A Harwood and dance exhibitions then a late lunch.
The Women's Auxiliary of Christ church in Redding has rented a room at the Sanford school to hold weekly meetings through the year. During Lent the Charis church women will conduct Monday classes at 4 o'clock from the rectory, with discussions on Bible studies and informal talks by Rector Harold J. Edwards. The men’s class meets Tuesday evenings from 7:59 to 9 o’clock, with Kenneth Koust visiting from Bath. Residents Mrs Josephine Lavely of Danbury and Thomas Kennedy of Newtown attended recent gatherings.
The Stamford Man's class at the Methodist church held its annual dinner last night. Features included addresses by Watson Aloure of Detroit and the Rev. Dr. John W. Langfiale of Brooklyn.
Leonora Hughes a well known nightclub figure in New York and Paris wed Maurice, a wealthy Argentine with an estimated income of 8600 weekly. Rev Father Robert Woods officiated at St Patrick's Cathedral Fifth Avenue. The couple planned a fast honeymoon on the coast before sailing to Buenos Ayres.
A British two masted schooner named Anderson from Lunenburg Nova Scotia carrying 1070 cases of liquor was escorted into New London by the Coast Guard destroyer Jouett after being found eight miles from shore. The crew of nine were not arrested. the ship was held for examination in Washington. The voyage, slowed by fog, marks repeated sightings since last November off Rum Row near Long Island.
Cuba marked the start of the war for independence with nationwide demonstrations. Havana hosted a 9 am parade to Marti and Quesada statues, while Cuba’s case on the Isle of Pines was postponed. The holiday traces to 1865 in the village of Baire. Milton Hershey was named an adopted son of Aguacate for his regional services.
The J Andrews Church hosts a chicken supper at Town Hall from 5:30 to 8:00 for the Organ Fund, featuring chicken patties mashed potatoes peas rolls coffee and pie a la mode. The Ladies Aid of Concordia National Church plans a 2:30 p.m meeting February 26 at Mrs Gisorke Page’s home with refreshments and a talk by Dr reland of Hartford. The Parent Teacher Association holds its regular meeting and Boy Scouts meet at Henry Taorriff’s home where a Scout earns second class rank.
Dorothy Perkins, 15-year-old, stands charged with first degree murder for shooting her suitor, Thomas Templeton of Jersey City. Judge Mancuso appoints State Senator James J Walker and former Attorney General Carl Sherman to defend. The girl, penniless, says she believes she had counsel but has no funds to pay. The case, linked to a Greenwich Village home dispute over a guitar, resumes next Thursday.
The Beaudelaire Society filed a formal demand with the Ministry of Justice in Paris urging revision of the 1857 verdict condemning Charles Beaudelaire for indecency in Fleurs du Mal. New facts are cited to justify revisiting the case after a recent auction offered an edition impounded for destruction decades ago.
Mrs. Mary Scribner wife of William F Scribner died yesterday at the Catalpa Heights home of her daughter Mrs George Warnacke after a week long illness from pneumonia She leaves a husband two daughters and five sons Also noted are lists of local Republican meetings and a Wilton Red Cross executive committee gathering set for March 2 with details.
A whist and penny party for the Long Hill gymnasium class was hosted at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Davidson who recently moved into the rectory. Several local families attended as a social fundraiser amid updates on residents including Mrs Carmark’s hospital visit and Rev George Fountains’ stay nearby.
Announcement says the deputy sheriff of the Derby district, Peter J. McIntyre of Seymour avenue, will resign March 1. His successor is Irwin & Coan of New Haven avenue, chosen after Sheriff Geddes appointed by former officials. Mr. McIntyre’s resignation is accepted with regret. selection follows the death of Sheriff Reilly and a recent appointment by Sheriff Templeton.
Kent residents visited the town to view ice remnants along the highway and river banks as large piles of ice lay by the roadway. A Kent Grange meeting followed in the evening led by Mrs. O E Lowell Evelyn Teener and Milas Ruth Bukingham with a short play featuring several young women and a young man.
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