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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1924
Page
11
A detailed, era tone obituary style sketch recounts Edgar Allan Poe birth in Boston in 1809, his orphaning, schooling, and the rise of his literary career. It traces his military service, editorships, key works, financial struggles, marriages, travels, and the enduring posthumous fame of his Gothic poetry and tales.
An awning in front of McAvoy Tallory at 1205 Main Street was set alight by a discarded cigarette tossed from an overhead room. Firemen under Assistant Chief Engineer Alexander B. Mellor quickly extinguished the flames with chemicals. The store sign suffered minor distortion. woodwork near the display window was charred, while window glass and items inside remained unharmed. The blaze occurred during a Stratfield event upstairs and briefly delayed post theatre traffic.
The article chronicles Edgar Allan Poe’s decline after his wife Virginia’s illness and death in January 1847, his legal clash with the Mirror over libel, failed efforts to launch Library of America, and two failed marriage intrigues. It notes his nervous collapse, strained finances, and posthumous fame.
New Haven June 25 A Danbury woman, Tithes Berger, operating as the Union Plate Glass Company, filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition listing liabilities of 3691.84 and assets of 963.43. Samuel Hurwitz of Hartford, trading as Connecticut Tire and Repair Company, lists liabilities of 36465 and assets of 9143 with unsecured claims of 33930.
Harry Hoffman 26 of Broadstreet saved Frank Sayliska age 7 and Michael Sayliska aged 9 from drowning in the Wepawaug river behind the Capitol theatre. He plunged through ice, pulled the children onto solid ice, and was treated for exhaustion. The younger boy revived, the older taken to Milford Hospital in serious condition but expected to recover.
The trolley company seeks a fare concession arguing losses while the public interest prompts a hearing. Mr Storrs notes profitability under ten cent flat fare and token reductions. wage hikes raise costs. Attorney Reenstein will seek a Public Utilities Commission hearing in early February.
The Public Utilities commission told Mayor David B. Fitzgerald that the Connecticut company may raise fares to a 10 cent maximum now. Fitzgerald argues citizens should not bear the cost of unprofitable lines elsewhere and cites a 198k ruling demanding cost accounting so profitable locales subsidize failing sections. He contends New Haven profits warrant lower rates locally.
Miss Margaret Barrett of Darien was elected president of the Connecticut organization for public health nursing at the closing of the state nurses convention. Other officers include Miss Mabel MacDonald Stamford first vice president Miss Abbie Gobert New Haven second vice president Mrs Kate M MacKenzie Norwich secretary treasurer Miss Gray Merritt East Hartford Miss Ruby Vose Darien and Miss Margaret Dornheim Rockville councillors. The session covered bylaw revisions.
Boston January 2 The Dutch steamer Beemsterdick en route from Rotterdam to Boston was disabled at sea when its rudder was awed during a gale Monday night. The Beemsterdick was towed to Halifax today by the British steamer Valemore, which was bound for this port from Liverpool. The Valemore reported the disabled vessel Tuesday and stood by until moderating weather allowed a tow line to be made.
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John R. Quinlan, national commander of the American Legion, charged in Atlantic City that an anti-vonua league plans a slush fund of 200000 to influence seven weak U S senators to defeat the adjusted compensation bill after President Coolidge vetoes. He said the league circulates literature seeking contributions and argued that thousands of dollars is a large sum to pay a senator.
New York January 25 Great Britain's leading advertising man Sir Charles Higham announced he would wed Buffalo society girl Misa Elobe Rowe in London next May on the eve of his departure for England.
A proposal for a salary increase for aldermen was tabled to allow department heads to meet with the committee. A Nutmeg Bus company petition seeking a franchise recommendation from the committee to the Public Utilities Commission was also tabled.
A hearing on the reclamation petition of Pillsbury Flour company of Duluth against the National Grain Corporation was opened before Referee John Keogh in Bankruptcy court. The case seeks return of flour shipments valued at about 150000 dollars while the defunct distributor remains bankrupt and storage costs accrue. The creditor meeting and trustee election are set for upcoming sessions, with examination of National Grain officials continuing.
A Mississippi reader credits Foley Pills with relieving nervousness and kidney discomfort. The ad states the pills are a diuretic stimulant that flushes kidneys and increases activity, urging readers to try a bottle today.
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