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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1925
Page
15
Michael J. Ryan of Beesdent and Treasure Ry an Waist Shop Inc files voluntary bankruptcy petition at the court. The shop located at 854 State Street and valued assets listed. date posted in Anstey Newthiven docket.
An unclear New York inquiry outlines scheduling and fees related to Trits operations. Names and specifics are obscured, with references to Vontieris, rene REEL, and Foatou appearing illegible. The fragment lacks coherent facts.
Fragmentary OCR records show a list of bondholders associated with Cape Cod Canal financing. The readable portion includes names and a few monetary figures, but appears garbled and incomplete.
A noted local trade rally in Blasi plans to unveil a major investment move. The event highlights reorganizing shops and depots to boost the automotive and parts sector. The plan involves a partnership with a large rail company and signals a broader regional market push.
The American Sugar Refining Company abandons its plan to acquire the National Sugar Refining Company after the Department of Justice refuses approval, ending the proposed consolidation.
The Supreme Court ruled against Joseph Lesser in a New Haven fire case involving Abe Kline, owner of a building at 155 Matthews Street. Lesser claimed damages from insurance collected and a failure to repair, while Kline argued insufficient tenancy acts. The trial, before Judge Nicckersen, yielded findings unfavorable to Lesser, prompting the appeal.
Land posted for bond is conveyed as officers charge. Ng alleged involvement in a Fairfield case with property transferred to James Kwash. Mata, arrested by federal authorities, faced bond, arraignment, and disclosure that property was not free. Mrs Mata sought to satisfy bond or compel husband appearance. Mata hospitalized in New York in serious condition. Columbia Phonograph sues J. Tishen Co. for 2500 damages over defective washers.
Senator Butler, Republican of Massachusetts, introduces a bill to end port differentials that favor Northern and Atlantic ports. The measure would grant access to Gulf Stream lines to compete with major steamship routes and aim to balance traffic to benefit New England, the South Atlantic, and Western ports amid concerns over national commerce and railroad interests.
In New York foreign exchanges show Demani sterling and French currencies trading around specific rates. Dollar demand varies for Germany and other European currencies with 60 day bills noted. Various country demands include Holland Norway Sweden and Argentina with mixed quotations and unsettled figures throughout the report.
A fragmented 1923 sales summary notes gains for major department stores, with reference to Montgomery Ward and other chains. It highlights higher midyear totals, strong performance in the Ill months, and forecasts continued growth across large retail firms amid a recovering economy.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe New York metal market activity with references to electrolytic materials, spot pricing, and a period of late trading. Mentions antimony and uncertain terms suggest coverage of price movements and market tone for the week.
Directors of the Houston and Texas Inbred Railroad, controlled by the Southern Parise company, announce a $6 dividend. The move follows years of holdings and reflects the company’s position amid recent stock movements and revenue notes.
The Supreme Court denied Laure uf Theodore Bo Ford widow’s appeal on Ford’s estate accounting. It upheld that notes payments are debts to be settled before calculating the widow’s one third life use, rejecting the challenged methods. Burns Co and others were represented by legal teams in the decision.
A garbled OCR listing multiple property transfers and loans across various avenues and streets. Entries mention individuals, lenders, and amounts such as 4000, 3500, 1406, 1500, 608, and 40, with references to realty on Madison Avenue, Penfield Street, Rockland Avenue, Hancock Avenue, and others.
City officials discuss Dr. Jik Topping's inquiry into dispensary operations in Bridgeport. The mayor signals willingness to boost funds if clinic abuses are not found and the service remains focused on aiding the poor. He urges a careful study by Dr. Topping to determine efficiency and necessity before any spending increase.
A state officer will hear cases of drivers who lost licenses amid a liquor law inquiry. The report details multiple suspects, including Mrs Stokes, and notes investigations into intoxication and beverage violations tied to October tests and home visits during the inquiry.
The discourse weighs France s debts to Great Britain the United States and the duties owed by others to France after a war. Readers recall that France paid its indemnity after 1870 and that Britain and America bear moral responsibility for Germany s failure to pay. The piece argues for patience and idealism as the nation considers reparations while honoring history and future Franco American ties.
Feed market overview with notes on wheat and corn, middlings and meals, and slight price advances. Mentions futures freight, demand for gluten and meat meals, and varying tonnage figures. Names and places are obscured by OCR errors, but references to feed offerings and market activity remain central.
Fragmentary OCR text notes prices and commerce in a regional market with several garbled terms. Mentions quantities or offerings but lacks clear entities or events to define a specific incident or outcome.
Ambassador Moore returns to campaign for Democrats in the 1926 House contest. The party mobilizes, with Herrick and Vounga leading local efforts in Pittsburgh and nearby Munetania. WNGTAN, Jos, and the national committee members organize energizing campaigns as the Democrats seek a strong showing.
Bristol report says Stanley Bouo nil aged five died at Bristol Hospital from burns suffered while playing with matches at home. His mother found his clothing in flames upon returning from nearby stores and he died shortly after arrival at the hospital.
Notices of multiple deaths and funerals from January 1925 include Alessandro Altieri of 1277 Jones Avenue with a January 13 service, May Yawking Beard in Shelton on January 12, Thomas Brown with a January 19 service, Mary Ann Coulter, Catherine A Hearne, and others. Interments planned at Lakeview Riverside Park Oak Lawn and St Michaels cemeteries. Also items on anniversaries and a general remembrance message from family and friends.
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