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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1925

Page

2

McClintock death ruled typhoid with secondary hemorrhage

Exhumed body of William Nelson McClintock is reported to have died of typhoid fever with a secondary internal hemorrhage. Coroner Oscar Wolff released findings after chemists and physicians examined the remains. William D. Shepherd, guardian and heir, says the ruling clears him of suspicion and may pursue legal action against investigators. The inquest was continued to next Tuesday. Assistant prosecutors studied Shepherd's visits to a research lab four years ago.

Chicago Wiliam Nelson McClintock Aarphan Oscar Wolff Wiliam DD. Shepherd McClintock Shepherd

Elm City suspects held pending inquiry in fur shop burglary

Six men were held by New Haven police after a crime wave climaxed with the shooting of storekeeper Barney Muzan. Joseph B. Wood and Edward A. Conway were kept for investigation to determine if they aided in the burglary of H. J. Weingarten’s fur shop at 1252 State Street on Monday night, with furs valued at 1645 dollars stolen. Wood listed 670 Howard Avenue as his address and Conway was held at Bridgeport police request.

New Haven Barney Muzan Joseph B. Wood Edward A. Conway Bridgeport H. J. Weingarten State Street Wood Howard Avenue Conway New York State Line New Haven Town Line New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad New York Stamford Connecticut Co Frank L. Kibling Lordship Trolley Company Bouthart New England Telephone Co Unitedlluminating Co William Petzolt Stratford Light Ife Europe United States Great Britain England Atlantis New England Systema of Transportation

Mother Cries Over Victory Of Her Son Meriden

Mrs Sadie Kaplan cried tonight when a phone call informed her that Louis Kaplan had won the featherweight world title His own voice soon reassured her that he was all right and would be home tomorrow Her family including David Louis Frieda Mary and other relatives joined in an impromptu celebration in Meriden celebrating the victory

Meriden Sadie Kaplan Louis David Frieda Mary Kaplan

Convict Escapes Eastern Penitentiary Hidden Under Ashes

John Campbell, 24, sentenced for robbery, secreted beneath hot ashes on a five ton motor truck and rode out past the gates of Eastern penitentiary. He then forced prison guard Charles Krout to drive away, as pursuing firemen closed in across Northeastern Philadelphia. General Buller led the manhunt with many patrols.

Philadelphia Eastern Penitentiary John Campbell General Buller Campbell Charles Krout

Two Seek Control Of Norwich Power Plant

Two petitions filed with the Secretary of the State seek authority to purchase Norwich gas and electric departments and to supply electric power in Norwich. Applicants include A. F. Fitkin company New York and Norwich Gas and Electric. Thames Power company Rockville Willimantic Lighting and Philip Z Hankey seek permission to furnish power.

Hartford Gas and Electric Department of Norwich Secretary General Assembly A. F. Fitkin Company of New York Norwich Gas and Electric Company Rockville- Willimantic Lighting Company Philip Z. Hankey Thames Power Company

Burdick Debates Plan for G O P Quarters

Republican leader Alfre y W Burdick debates whether to hire a stenographer and clerk for headquarters or to bring in staff only three months before the next election. He leans toward hiring closer to the election.

Burdick G. O.P Alfrey W. Burdick

Debts and Finance Shake Allied Postwar Front

London and Washington reporters note a pivotal year ahead for Allied debts as France and Britain seek re funding terms and the gold standard signals. Ambassador Herrick reports a French plan, while Germany reparations and Dawes Plan allocations loom at Paris and London talks.

London Associated Press Stanley Baldwin United States George Harvey Washington Post France England Montague Normann Sir Alan Garrett Anderson Bank of England Ited Washington Great Britain Paris Herrick Hughes White House Germany State Department London Foreign Office

Coolidge Opposes Borah Plan For World Conference

President Coolidge rejects Senator Borahs proposal for an international economic and armament conference including Germany and Russia. He favors a narrowly focused meeting to achieve practical results and has not yet studied a draft resolution.

Washington Germany Russia Borah Senate Foreign Relations Committee Coolidge

Belgian King Abandons Sahara Trip

King Albert of Belgium has canceled the planned trek across the Sahara with a French party. Officials said the journey would take longer than expected and the king chose to remain in Brussels, citing personal reasons and health concerns.

Unidentified youth found frozen on New Hampshire trail

In Rochester New Hampshire on January 2 the body of an unidentified young man, likely a lumberman, was found on a Lincoln forest trail. A photo labeled Stanley Studio Hartford Conn may identify him. doctor Burk reported no signs of violence. Two men discovered the body after trekking the trail.

Rochester N. H Lincoln Stanley Studio Sheldon Street Hartford Conn E. C. Burk

Power trust talks during Muscle Shoals hearing in Senate

The Senate debated the power trust amid consideration of the Underwood bill for Muscle Shoals. An amendment by Senator Howell to cap profits at eight percent on power or fertilizer sales was approved. Senator Norris pressed for FTC investigation, but Senator Edge blocked a vote. Norris signaled the issue would require a Senate record.

Washington Power Trust Norris Republican Nebraska Federal Trade Commission Underwood Senate Howell Edge New Jersey

Storm Disrupts Routes Across District and Europe

Snow and freezing temperatures paralyzed several highways and delayed trains in New York New Haven area while Connecticut plows cleared streets. The storm affected Europe with record cold and widespread travel disruption though few casualties were reported.

Orphans Prompt Retreat as Fire Strikes Asylum Laundry

Sixty seven children from the Bridgeport Protestant Orphan asylum on Fairfield avenue and Ellsworth Street fled in orderly fashion when a fire started in a laundry barrel. Firefighters quickly controlled the blaze with slight damage. Earlier, at 8 55 a m, hot ashes caused a pile of fireplace logs to ignite at the Bridgeport hospital nurses' home on Milhu avenue with no damage reported.

Hdren Bridgeport Protestant Orphan Asylum Fairfield Avenue Ellsworth Street Aiso Bridgeport Urses Mihu Avenue

Religious classes set for city school pupils

School pupils across districts will attend religious instruction on designated weekdays. Dr Milo Burt announced a detailed schedule placing students from Summerfield Hall Palisade avenues Beardsley Staples Barnes Garfield Waltersville Franklin Elias Howe Longfellow Prospect Jefferson Roosevelt Black Rock Whittier Madison Shelton Columbus and others into specific church programs with busier street crossings aided by police. 108 Jewish children enrolled in Protestant classes as the plan proceeds with no board protest.

Sade Avenue Summerfield Hall Watersvile Franklin Roger Sherman Lincoln McKinley Prospect Jefferson Roosevelt Eling Wowe Longfellow Jackson Whittler Black Rock Sheridan Hallen Island Brook Madison Shelton Read Columbus Palisade Avenue Summerfield M. B German M. B Granttreet Beardsley German Baptist Church Park Street Calvary Baptist Church Swedish Pethel Baptist Church Black Rock Church Whittier Grate M. E Prospect, Jefferson and Roosevelt First Presbyterian Church United Congregaional Church Haten, Sherdan and Bethany Chapel Maplewood Bryant and Lapite Avenue Schods First English Lutheran Church Mer Oria Tive Alx People Church Police Department Tramic Elmer H. Havens Board of Education Superintendent of Schools Cortright Havens Soo Tahrall Acton

Edging by the Past Sparks Strained Resolve

A fragmented dialogue shows tension between a wife and Hubble as they discuss distance and time in a strained exchange. The scene centers on a cooled relationship, implied separation, and a tentative note of completion or ending between the two characters.

Fifth Time Held For Selling Liquor Arraignment

Frank Wawszosk of 142 Nichols Street was arraigned for the fifth time on liquor law violations and bound over to the February term of the Superior Court with bonds set at 1000 dollars. Arthur J. Moore of 1594 Iranistan Avenue was granted a continuance for drunkenness and breach of the peace, while Iobart Silva of 30 Lexington Avenue had his case continued to next Wednesday.

Frank Wawszosk Nichols Street High Court Arthur J. Moore Iranistan Avenue Iobart Silva Lexington Avenue

Trolley collision claims life of Hartford woman

Hartford Jan 2 Mrs Mary McDonough 30 of 152 Madison street died at St Francias hospital from injuries after a trolley crash at Park and Broad streets this afternoon. Thirteen others were injured when a Broad street one man car collided with a Zion street car going south on Park street. The one man car operator was involved.

Hartford Mary McDonough Madison Street St. Francia’ Hospital Park and Broad Streets Broad Street Zion Street Park Street

Accident injures Max Spector and Mary McDonough’s daughter

Max Spector of 400 Garden Street was injured and taken home after a car crash. Morgan Derrick operated the vehicle. Freezing weather was cited by John Kiley, Hartford division transport superintendent, as the cause. Mrs McDonough’s ten year old daughter Mary is at St Francis Hospital in serious condition.

Max Spector Garden Atreey Morgan Derrick Joh Kiley Hartford McDonough Marys St. Francis

Meetings Tonight In Bridgeport Fraternals And Unions

American Fabrics association holds a meeting at Court Marina. F of A at 1087 Broad street. Loyal Orange lodge meets at 18 State street. Humboldt Stamm and U R M share Fairfield avenue. Letter Carriers gather at 164 State street.

American Fabrics Association Court Marina Broad Street I Bridgeport Loyal Orange Lodge K. of P State Street Humbolt Stamm U. 0 R. M Fairfield Avenue Letter Carriers

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