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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1925

Page

2

Judge Simpson to Take Court Seat in Hartford Soon

Hartford Jan 27 Governor Trumbull sent to the legislature a certified copy of the proposed federal child labor amendment and the Senate approved reappointing Hartford County Commissioner Schott. Judge-elect Ernes C. Simpson of New Haven will join the Superior Court once his commission is signed. House and Senate debated many bills including public works wages, road safety rules, and state budget items.

State Capitol Hartford Trumbull Senate Cronin Far West Connties- Fioner Schott Aze Ernes, Co. Simpson New Haven Benedict M. Holden Ford David S. Babutkis Bridgeport Tone House Robins Norwich Connetoi Middeawn Tome Memorial Tinspital Inc Kew London Berhies Connecticut Ris Sithin Shih Mathis Seymour Wethhod Waterbury Board of Control Frank Roche Massachusetts Norwalk

Stratford Park site eyed for state park and boulevard plan

Stratford officials discuss creating a boulevard from Pleasure Beach toward Lordship Pavilion and a possible 100 acre tract east of Willow Street for state park use. The Stratford Land and Improvement Co plans to sell about 100 acres to the state if authorized, with airport site options in the south end.

Pleasure Beach Lordship Pavilion Toundship Pavilion Lafe Park Hnk South Ma Hartford Lordship Willow Street Stratford Pot Stratford Land and Improvement Company Frank T. Staples Bridgeport Staples Long Sound Sound Iingo Housatonic River Short Beach Meer M.1 Stratford Lighthouse Belon

Westport Court Salaries Fixed in House Bill

Hartford January 27 House measures include merging Ansonia and Fountain Water, Stratford voting district changes, Annie Gleason of Stratford allowed to sue Bridgeport, and provisions saving duty periods. Bills cover school attendance to 18, Bristol charter amendments, state institution placement for dangerous youths, workers compensation amendments, small claims docket, and salaries for Westport court officers.

State Capitol Hartford Ansonia Fountain Water Companies Statford Annie Gleason Stratford Bridgeport B. Co. Wiliams R. H. Shattuck Ellis Michelson A. J. Creme John Hraha Bristol Long Lane Farm Isabelle Serre Danbury John FL Westport Court Wheeler Perk Risto Dewitt Page W. 5. Ingram Frank S. Merrill Adjutant General Quartermaster General Hully Arthur ¥. Lewis Darbie Judiciary Committee Williamson Mathie

Peasley Retires After Simpson Choice Shocks Connecticut Court

Jan 27 News from Hartford reports Judge Ernest Simpson has been confirmed for the Superior Court bench, replacing Judge Frederick M Peasley of Cheshire who closes his Criminal Superior Court tenure. Peasley surrendered courthouse keys and departed, while Simpson prepares to begin in Winchester next Friday for a short calendar and upcoming assignments.

New Haven Hartford Ernest C. S'npson Common Pleas Hadeen Superior Court Frederick M Peasley Cheshire Criminal Superior Court Peasley Crim Ninal Tom Simpson Thia Winchester Wolffe

German American Mixed Claims awards total 1.509 million

Awards totaling 1 509 000 were announced by the German American Mixed Claims commission. Max Klein of New York received 110 000 and the Boston Blacking company 160 000. The Lasttania group accounted for 1 608 of the total.

Washington

Former Giant Chief Dies in Cincinnati

The article reports the death of a former Giants chief in Cincinnati. It notes Congregation Tiffereth Israel of Port Chester debated purchasing land in Greenwich for a cemetery. Due to zoning permits, the owner Emil Zytkiewcz could not proceed, leading the congregation to seek a refund of 144000 dollars paid as the first installment on the cemetery project.

Congregation Tiffereth Israel Port Chester Greenwich Emil Zytkiewcz Zytkiewie

Admissions Tax Repeal Sought In Williamson Bill

Hartford January 27 a measure to repeal the state admissions tax was introduced in the House by Rep Charles J Williamson of Darien The bill is expected to win solid support from amusement promoters and the public Also several other bills were proposed including small claims court expansion and Workmen’s compensation changes.

Hartford Hhouse of Representative Charles J7 Williamson Darlen Freeman Fight Norwalk Nobility Rover Annia Gleason Stratford Charles J. Wheeler Bridgeport George N. Wunhelstone Wich Sinkelstone U. S Hira Bingham John C. Serre Danbury Tamesafe. Carthy Harry KE. Stewart New Slaven Marie Culhane John ¥. Culhane 192Nd Field Artillery Fort Hust Vau Culhane Westport Sarah B. Crawford Bud Williamson Bill Talents Brothers Company 10 Board of Finance Darien

Owner of Racing Steed Files Suit for Damages

James B. Scott of Greenwich sues Sylvester J Geary seeking 3000 dollars after a collision in Greenwich damaged his hunting horse Pronte valued at two dollars. Scott claims veterinary costs and loss of value, plus foregone prize money from a Breckton fair due to the incident.

Pronte Greenwich James B. Scott Superior Sylvester J Geary Scott Pyonto Breckton

Senatorford proposal to abolish county board faces stiff odds

Elms City Senator Frederick T Ford of New Haven files a bill to abolish the Board of County Commissioners and vest power in county sheriffs. The move unlikely to pass in the General Assembly as County Commissioner races in Airfield County draw attention with challenger Isridgeport’s candidate leading among men while women favor a rival.

Tareford Dan Board of County Lammssioners Senate Frederick T. Ford New Haven General Assembly Airfield County Yloward Challenger Isridgeport Rhene Airfield Tark West Catious

Heavy Snowfall Delays Traffic Across Atlantic Seaboard

A major snowstorm hits from Maine to the Carolinas and beyond, halting rail and road traffic. Temperature plunges from 43 to eight degrees as plows work all night on city and state routes. Bridges and trains suffer delays while the Bl Lawrence bridge ties Canada and the United States, with heavy snow accumulation surpassing seasonal norms.

N. Wy. Benedict Connectus Company Lridgeport Divsion Atlantic Acros Maine Cardlinas Wisconsin Texan Hever Slites Vuasivine Marth Delaware Lower Man Watton United States Canada Insanthe BL Lawrence River

Child Labor Amendment Faces Defeat Across States

Ohio and Kansas legislatures rejected ratification while North Dakota Senate also voted against the proposal. The defeats leave nine states opposing the amendment, with debates resuming in Hartford as legislators prepare for further action and potential public hearings.

Ohio Kansas Senate North Dakota Onin

Mother Pleads to Take Baby to Prison

Mary attann a 28 year old recently divorced mother sentenced with Hann Matico, 13, to a state prison on statutory rape charges, pleads in Superior court to take her two month old infant to prison. Judge Peas ies directs she consult county jail authorities where she and Matteo are detained awaiting transfer.

C W Iaven Mary Attann Hann! Matico Judge Peasies Babe Jaid Gianni Matteo

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