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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1925

Page

2

Bridgeport Girl Severely Injured in Auto Crash

Miss Belle Rappenport seven years old of 820 Fairfield Avenue Bridgeport suffers a broken leg several teeth knocked out and possible internal injuries after a car owned by and driven by Douglas Raymond of Norwalk collided with the Rappenport car on the Brae Tan Post Road near St Johns Park. Her parents and siblings also injured. Raymond held for investigation.

Stampfort Belle Rappenort Fairfield Avenue Bridgeport Wes Stamford Hospital Miss Rappoport Nathan Rappoport Belle Anna Gertrude New York Bridgeport Tevek Kerman & Strinlbers Rappoport Basnital Te‘le Herrye Rappoporthe Raymond

Stone's Name Sent to Committee in Senate Refer

Senate proceedings show a push to move Stone’s nomination to the committee for review. An executive session devoted to publicity over the record, with Cummins admitting open discussion should have occurred. Wheeler seeks openness on the Stone matter as Borah’s panel had exonerated him. The committee postponed action on Charles Heecher Warren’s nomination to succeed Stone as Attorney General.

Cummins Iowa Wellin Alabama Senate Ra'es Tin Bones Action 15 Morgan Wheel Department of Justice Cordon Campbell Interiom Tool Borah Wheeler Death Ifa Charles Heecher Warren Dervet Japan Mexico Stone Benate

Rate Fix Debate Over Reading Matter Postage

Discussion centers on fixing rates for reading matter with proposed decreases. A committee report suggests consolidating eight zones into three. Proposed rates would apply three cents to zones one to three, six cents to zones four to six, and eight cents to zones seven and eight.

Moses

President Courages Budget Cuts to Lower Taxes

President Coolidge urges a two percent cut in federal expenditures to reduce the overall budget toward three billion dollars and lessen the tax burden. Brigadier General J M Lord supports the plan, noting savings could be achieved while debt service falls. The speech highlights past reductions in spending and interest costs, stressing continued economy as essential for taxpayers.

Hiss Jf M. Lord General Lord

Bench Warrants Filed Over Mass Rum Seizure

Bench warrants will be served amid the seizure of 143000 dollars worth of liquor at a Beaver Brooksitet location last Saturday. Isaiah B. Linnett was arrested. others are sought. Police and prosecutors say the case may expose a large bootlegging plot and will pursue to the end.

Lynor Beaver Brooksitet Sanbury Isaiah B. Linnett Piture John Kells Charles 4. Hallock Kelly Illiam T, Comleyay Weathersfield

Connecticut Debates Tax Reform and Railroad Refinancing

Connecticut officials push for a statewide gross income tax to unify rates and reduce burdens on industry. At a chamber meeting, FE G Buckland discusses refinancing the New Haven Railway loan, highlighting a broad New England subscription effort and a new era in railroad financing.

Connerrcut Blodgett Tre New York State Connecticut Tle Fairchild Yale University United States Commissioner Blodgett Buckland FE. G. Buckland New Haven Road Connecticut Chamber of Commerce New England Manufacturers’ Association of Connecticut Reval New Haven Black Beast New Ingland Saeyie Buckhind New Zingland Mr. Buckland Torney George J. Beers Chaiman Streams 10 Glass Waterbury Seow Manufacturing Seow Manufacturing Companys Talphy Wella Heartford Frank Cheney, Jr South Manchester Eee Fiento Industrial Association of the Tower Naugatuck Valley Kent Tapbard Manufacturers’ Aassociation of Pollution Committee

Mother of Five Sued for Divorce in Superior Court

Catherine Ford Blue of Danbury faces a divorce action filed by husband Frank Blue in Superior Court seeking a decree of divorce and custody of their five children. The case outlines allegations of spousal fault and requests custody arrangements.

Catherine Ford Blue Danburs Frank Blue Ued Blue

Jury to Try 10 Place Blame for Quadruple Killing

Jurors will hear two versions of the shooting death of Glenn Young and three others as coroner's inquest reconvenes. Edward Forbes and Tomer Warren, Klansmen slain with Young and Deputy Sheriff Ora Thomas, are buried as funerals proceed with security measures in place.

Tharrin Tis Cated Press Glenn Young Ora Thomas Formine Edward Forbes Tomer Warren

Munsie Honored by Retail Board on Opening Store

John McKinnon Munsie, retiring manager of the Smith-Murray Co., received a beautifully engraved certificate of honorary membership from the Bridgeport Retail Board. Samuel C. Parker noted Munsie’s active participation. A M Engelhard presented Burns works. Munsie plans to open the J. M. Munsie Company in South Norwalk around March 1 and invites board members to visit. The board also endorsed forming an Automotive Club in Bridgeport.

Yestors John McKinnon Munnsie Smith-Murray Co Bridgeport Real Board Hts Samuel C. Parker Trowland Dry Goods Co A. M. Engelhard Read's Munsie Robert Burns J. M. Munsle Company South Norwalk Bridgeport

Father Sues Over Lime Explosion Blinding Son

Ernest Klaine Jr. sues for damages of 5080 after his son lost an eye in a lime explosion near Pearl and Orchard streets. The claim names Mic fvenn of Easton and John Stab as defendants. The incident occurred during the construction of a bank building by Dennis and Rothstark.

Ernest Klaine Tits Elty Sult Sulpertar Hie Mic Fvenn Easton John Stab[Sinck Ely Wa Tay Pearl Street Orehars Street Dennis and Rothstark Purdue

Danbury Suit Seeks 3000 for Sidewalk Injury

Rafus C Reed sues Danbury city as defendant in Saperta court claiming 3000 damages for injuries from a fall on River street on January 1 1994. The ad notes a laxative product promotion on the page.

Te Ity Danbury Saperta Court Rafus C Reed River Street

Harvard Advertising Awards At Harvard Dinner 1924

The Harvard advertising awards ceremony announced prizes totaling 10700 for 1924 under Edward W. Holt at a Cambridge dinner. Nine awards were given after 6000 ads were judged from 175 agencies, honoring truthfulness and usefulness in advertising.

BOK Harvard Cambridge Maas Edward W. Holt Wallace Ti Dotham Arvard Business School Harvard Advertising Awards Jeu Hotland Associated Advertising Clube of the World Lou Holland Kansas City Associated Advertising Club

Famous Pianist Disappears En Route to Carnegie Concert

New York January report says Ethel Leginska, renowned Chopin interpreter, vanished after leaving her studio at 7 98 pm while en route to Carnegie Hall. Despite checks of 9 police stations and hospitals, no clue found. Secretary summoned taxi and audience was informed of postponement before showtime.

New York Ethel Legins Carnegie Hall Miss Leginska Chopin Notth Miss Oliver Secsretary Carnegie Ball Mezeveaina Mun Fiatt Carnegie

Perse Silent on Levy Removal and Transfer Rumors

The report discusses the silent stance on Levy’s removal from the county jail to Wetherstent. It notes the motion as to Vine Jacob Va whl and the plan to release information to High Shes at Simeon Perse. Levy remains at the jail awaiting transport to the state prison and may undergo an operation upon arrival at Wethersfield.

Jacob Va Wetherstent Simeon Perse Levy Wethers

Local Fraternal Meetings Listed For Tonight

An OCR fragment lists gatherings of lodges and circles in Bridgeport area. It mentions Sons and Daughters of Spirit, Rebekah lodge, Mithra lodge, and various A F and A M groups at multiple street addresses including Main Street Washington Avenue and Tirad Street.

Siorts Bridgeport Poqonnoch Foe Broad Street Freyuischaft Rebekah Lodge Star Street Flurniang Lodge Main Street Aasor O Jost Broad Tree Bonkapotanauhrabe Tacotta Warner Circle Gannon Street Mithra Lodge Koof Park Cirenamel Kooof Washington Avenue Pequonnock Lodge Tirad Street Rea Cross Circle M. M.D East Maln Street Mion T. Oof

Junior Musical Club Meets Thursday at University Church

The Junior Musical club will meet Thursday afternoon at university church parlors. Juvenile members will be guests of Mrs Susan Hawley Davis at her Crown Street home Saturday afternoon. The program includes piano solos Spring Song Mendelssohn Dorothy Bond violin Humoresque Dvorak Edith Kater piano Fairy Waltz selected Bertha Spilling Water of the Minnetonka Sieurance Margaret Havison vocal solo George Soltis piano Minuet in G Beethoven Albert Shaw.

University Church Susan Hawley Davis Crown Mendelssohn Dorothy Bond Dvorak Edith Kater Bertha Speills Watera The Minnetonka Sieurance Margaret, Havison Wotin George Soltis Minuet Beethoven Albert Shaw

Poultry Dealers Form Association to Fight Plague

In New Haven on January 26 an organization named the Connecticut Live Poultry Dealers' Association was formed by about 40 poultrymen to combat the chicken disease and seek protective legislation. Former Judge Jacob Caplan was named legal adviser to draft a bill for the General Assembly. Commissioner of Domestic Animals James A. Whittlesey spoke on embargoes and disease, with Dr John J Rice and Barney Trotsky present as speakers.

New Haven Convecticut Live Poultry Dealers’ Association Jacob Caplan General Assembly James A. Whittlesey John J2. Rice Barney Trotsky Alty

Framingham Hotel Fire Kills One Man Injures Eleven

One man was killed and twelve firefighters were hurt in a blaze at the Kendall hotel in Framingham Massachusetts. A woman and guests escaped as firefighters battled flames from the basement and two stories down a rope ladder rescue saved Captain Edward Gardiner. Damages were about 40000 and cause was undetermined. In Hartford another fire at United Leather Findings Co. injured several people and damaged 1198 Main Street.

Framingham Mass Kendall Hotel Concern Kendall Streets Fight Fremen William Welch Framingham Water Department Welch Tverett Johnson Parminghan New England ‘Telephone and ‘Telegraph Company Edward ¥. Gardiner United States Navy Gardiner Hartford Hartwor Ourfre- Man United Leather Findings Company Main Street Xemlins Michael Welch Paulina Sabrina John J. Duiler Phillip Jorley Manion Stamin New Britain Morris Older

Bond issue of 3 980 000 voted in Bridgeport council

Bridgeport council votes bond issue of 3 980 000 to be paid from bond proceeds. Commissioner Wieler pushes indexing upgrades for 104 years back at 87 874, with alternate plans for 25 years at 67 387 and 10 years at 41 250. Mayors to appoint Public Ttties commission members in new act. joint sessions with larger towns for statewide matters. Coroner Phelan urges coast ing limits after sled accident death. 1920 1924 assessments adjusted to 20 650 valuation. American Stores bankruptcy tax payment settled. Street lighting and traffic improvements urged by Bridgeport Business Men's association.

Joseph Fo Wkler Warr and Means Committee Library Bureau Wieler Bridgeport Joseph Cubelli Ttties Cubelli Mayers John J. Phelan Police Department John Shanley Linen J Avenue Charles Ardito Pequomock Street Benham Coleman Street Park City Lumber Company Eiy VL. DebLanex Stephen Pistes American Stores, Inc Bridgeport Business Men’s Association Park Avenue Fairfield Avenue John Sitees Ways and Means Committee

Commital Service in East Lyme for Moses Manwaring

Funeral services were held at Tibugalovk for Moses W. Manwaring of East Lyme. The Rev Rutledge Veale officiated at Park Street Congregational Church. The body was taken home to East Lyme for burial in the family plot. Surviving relatives include two sisters and a daughter, with connections to Wells College and local business groups.

Forbes Warren Young Seavaral First Baptist Church Thomas Lis Row Davis Sevrin Moses W. Manwaring Has Lathyme Noble Avenue Tibugelovk Hey FF Rutledge Veale Park Steet

Aldermen Defeat Motion Thanking Speedy Committee

The council defeated a motion by Alderman Wilbert Sanford to thank the Lagigline Committee for its prompt report. Mayor Behrens presided as votes were taken. Sanford stood alone in support of the motion, which was declared lost.

Lagigline Committee Transis Alleemen Wilbert Sanford Council Chamber William Behrens Aldeman Sanford

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Belled Rapopory Oran Aperarchive Comley Herrin Retail Board Danbiry E. W. Grove J Walter Thompson Company Barton, Durstine and Osborn, Inc Institutional Robert Lynn Cox Metropolitan Life Tnanvapen Company Hayward Barrett Eastman Kodak Company Rochester N.Y Erma Perham Gardner Advertising Company St Louis J.walter Thompson Company Barton Duskine and Osborn, Inc Perse East Lyme Moses Manwaring Davis OP S Vanilla Williams & Carleton Eman Phillips Magnesia HIVE
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