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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1925
Page
5
Police officers prepare for a city ball with multiple orchestras and continuous music at the casino. An enthusiastic committee has arranged entertainment to draw thousands of friends, with Mayor Behreng and civic leaders present. The event marks a festive year for the police department.
John Fettig of Stamford fled a voluntary petition in bankruptcy in U S District Court here today. Liabilities are 3 063 dollars and assets 1 800 Fettig operates as a dealer in radio apparatus in Stamford New Haven January 27 194?
House Republicans meet February 27 to decide their candidate for speaker and choose a floor leader as they caucus late night in Washington. The session aimed to set leadership and policy direction for the party.
Crowds watch a large steam digger as T J Pardy undertakes excavations for the new Read department store at Broad and John streets. Concrete piling will extend 40 feet to support the foundation, a step engineers once deemed unnecessary. Charles L Gellatly of Pardy supervises with Monks and Johnson engineers and Read company secretary Augis Mlinrebid. The foundation work may take several months.
An ad style warning touts Jacobs Oil as the solution for pain and backache. It urges readiness for sudden pain and promises quick relief and prevention of future discomfort with immediate use.
Jan 27 Washington test hearing reveals Secretary Wilbur rebuts Gen Mitchell claim that aircraft bombs damaged naval condenser systems. He cites Naval Officer and Rear Admiral Strauss testimony denying significant damage and says no navy control legislation.
Eighteen Protestant ministers and two officials of the National Council vie for the post left vacant a year ago by the death of Bishop Frederick W Keator in Olympia. The list includes Rev Roellf Brooks TD Archdeacon of Albany and other clergy from New Jersey to Massachusetts, with a Tacoma convention to decide the Western Washington diocese leadership.
Eugene Casillo, manager of the Ralston tavern on Sen view avenue, told police he would blame Johnsons after a raid on October 24. Court records show Casillo received a 30 day suspended sentence and $100 fine in lower court, while Johnson was named owner of the inn. The Criminal Court of Common Pleas later reinstated charges against Casillo on motion by State Prosecutor Lorin W Will.
The Howland Company seeks to renew its lease amid plans to extend its store and build an addition on the site. The property is owned by The Nichols Inniding and located beside the dry woods area. The plan includes a short term lease for the suite and possible site changes tied to the expansion.
Washington dispatch reports that invitations have been sent to all state governors for the March 4 inaugural ceremonies. Governors are to attend the parade and related events, with previous escorts and color guards forming part of the program.
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