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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1925

Page

2

High Court Rules States May Not Restrict Carriers

The Supreme Court rules states cannot compel private carriers to operate as public common carriers for hires on highways when not engaged as public carriers. Michigan and Washington cases hold state insurance and licensing regulations apply only to businesses using state highways, not to private carriage operations crossing borders. The decision limits state power over interstate motor transport in favor of private carriers and underscores the balance between state health and safety regulation and federal commerce concerns.

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Three Years Needed To Prepare Golf Course

Alderman John J Farmer announced at the Aldermanic Gulf committee meeting that it will take about three years to prepare Coun farm property and adjoining land for an 18 hole golf course. Swamp land trees and shrubbery in the tract near Town farm will delay acquisition and development. Committee members tasked with arranging the purchase plan to inspect the property before final conclusions were drawn.

Coun Farm John J Farmer Aldermanic Gulf Farrm

Three Injured In Collision Caused By Skidding Car

A Milford bound auto carrying William Branco, Mis Ros White, and Joseph DeFallo skidded on a New Haven road, crashing near a pitch on the roadside. Branco was hospitalized for head injuries, White sustained a possible leg fracture, DeFallo a possible skull fracture. Fifteen stitches were needed for facial gash. Mrs DeFillo and Wis Paone were uninjured. George Nelson of New Britain was the truck driver.

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Court delays Stone Supreme Court appointment over ethics charges

Senate Judiciary Committee again blocked approval of Attorney General Stone for the Supreme Court amid unprofessional conduct claims by Col James A Owenby a Colorado mining operator. Owenby alleges Stone acted unethically while representing J P Morgan and company in litigation against him.

Stone Washington Senate United States Supreme Court James Owenby Colorado T Porgan and Company

New Britain Chamber Secretary Dies of Typhoid Pneumonia

Miss Mar Curtin, secretary of the New Britain Chamber of Commerce and reportedly the only woman secretary of a chamber in England, died today of typhoid fever and pneumonia after contracting influenza.

New Britain Miss Mar Chamber of Smmerce Chamber of Commerce

Meeting notes from Edgeport clubs and lodges schedule

Fragmented OCR lists Edgeport rifle club and Masonic lodges with addresses on Main Street and surrounding avenues. Items reference social day events, convent schools, relief associations, and civic groups. Contains scattered names, streets, and unclear notes about meetings and rituals.

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Budgeport High selects Wheeler Prize essay finalists

Principal James Moore announces four shly and one uO student as finalists for the Wheeler Prize Essay at Me Hiya School graduation exercises on January 29. Contestants include Rose Kornblut and Bessles, all honor students active in school groups, with topics ranging from Advertising as a Fine Art to Great Qualities of Clear Americans. Judges are Klein, McGivney, and Brewe, with first prize and second prize in gold awarded.

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Pollution Bill Meets Connecticut Officials In Norwalk

A state pollution panel chaired by George Beers of New Haven discussed a tentative draft of a pollution control bill aimed at curbing waste discharge into state waters. Attendees from manufacturing, agriculture, and political groups debated cost sharing, legal action, and practical enforcement while considering a broader application beyond municipalities.

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Two Slightly Hurt In Falls On Pavement

Tires Sloan aged 54 of 78 Broad Street and Donald Sustain aged 42 of 380 Madison Avenue sustained slight injuries after slipping on a wet pavement in front of 486 North Avenue. Both were treated at J Mergeney Hospital.

Sloan Broad Street Donald Madison Avenue North Avenue Furst J Mergeney Hospital

Stratford Council Honors Memory of Herbert Sniffen

Stratford Jan 12 The Stratford Town Council adopted a condolence resolution for Councilman Herbert W Sniffen of the First District and adjourned without further business. Nonformal discussion followed as officials criticized a petition backing William Hughes of Drome avenue in the Hughes bid. Sniffen died January 7 and his funeral was listed January 8.

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Man Held On Now Support Charge After Custody

Anthony Mondo aged 23 of 1287 Pembroke Street was charged with nonsupport by his wife and taken into custody by police yesterday afternoon. He will be tied in the Adty court this morning.

Anthony Mondo Pembroke

Relief Board Adds Fewer Sessions For 1924 Assessments

The Relief board will hear property owner complaints about 1924 grand list assessments in the City hall assessors office, not the council chamber. Eight sessions are set, four fewer than last year, with five day and three night sessions from February 2 to 9 and 21, and February 4 to 6 and 9, 21, with night hearings 7 pm to 9 pm.

Guard of Relief Board of Assessors City Hall Common Council Chamber George H. Wood

Three youths held for breach of peace in investigation

Three young men were arrested by the Detective Bureau and held on $1000 bonds each for breach of peace as investigations continue. Names given include Frank Madeh, 17, 142 Nicholas Street. John Sunderland gel, 21? of 174 Pembroke Street. and Charles W. Temas, 23, 41 Cedar Street.

Detective Bureau Frank Madeh Nicholas John Sunderland Gel Pembroke Street Charles W. Temas Cedar Street

Widow of Historian Dies at 86 in Cambridge

Cambridge Massachusetts January 1 Mrs Abby M Tuske widow of John Tuske the historian died at her home in this city today in her 86th year.

Cambridge Mass Abby M Tuske John Tuske the Historan

Former Saloon Padlock Removal Barred 10 Owner

Norwalk tale of the Magnet and Ilvnn at 138 Wat street. Removal of the padlock authorized today after injunction modification by Judge George H Vosb. State police raids and liquor law violations led to August closing. Sheriff J Edward Lycee holds keys. no open business allowed without prosecutor approval. Building owned by Samuel Roodner.

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Fractures Skull From Fall Down Stairs

Hugh Gregory aged 62 of 9 Dreakout Street lies in Bridgeport Hospital in dying condition after falling down a flight of stairs yesterday. He sustained a fractured skull and received first aid from an ambulance surgeon before being taken to the Bridgeport Hospital.

Hugh Gregory Dreakout Street Brktport Hospital Bridgeport Hospital

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A jumble of clues forming a crossword style list with numerous misspellings and garbled entries. It references cities, weights, phrases and various wordplay prompts scattered throughout the fragment.

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