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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1925

Page

2

State Senate debates bonds for land deals and public works

Hartford January 28 Senate bills include funding land sites and public buildings with bonds, limiting bond terms to 100 years, and other financial measures. Proposals touch state police staffing, New Haven Water Company charter amendments, municipal indebtedness limits, and aid for justice administration. House actions cover dredging, coroner expenditures, and jury eligibility among assorted items.

State Capitol Hartford Senate State Police Commission New Haven Water Company Guilford Madison Willingwath Arce Artion Oo New Haven Legal Aid Superior Court legal_aia Superior Court of New London Hartford College of Law Lawyers Title Iuarenty Company Tone Evi Ford Woidec Shaw Merrict Courta Kellogg

Meetings Tonight At Bridgeport Lodges And Clubs

Bridgeport hosts several small gatherings tonight including IPLO BE at 36a State Street and other lodge and club meetings around the city. A health message promotes family wellbeing and urges cautious choices for housewives regarding extracts advertised as absolutely pure.

Bridgeport Lodge State Street Sate Matin Street Bridgeport Life Club State Armory Bridgeport Maumsterberz Lodge T. Co Wowompon Tribe Main Street

Assembly Keeps Above Record

Hartford January 23 The 1925 General Assembly session remains ahead of 1923 in new business with two days left for reception. By end of today the Assembly had 681 new items versus 613 in 1923. The Senate trails 51 bills behind 1928’s pace with 226 this year, while the House hits 455 against 341 for two years ago. Figures cover resolutions and petitions across chambers.

Hartford General Assembly Senate Tire House House Senatu Petliong Resalypeti

Infirmary Funding Sought for Niantic Beach Sanatoriums

Hartford January report outlines extensive state appropriations for multiple sanatoriums including Norwich Meriden Seaside Hartford Shelton and new facilities. Provisions cover infirmaries schools equipment administration water and land acquisitions. Identified sums include 160,609 for a new infirmary at Seaside and 388,400 for a new employes building at Norwich.

Telegram Hartford Jan House of Representatives Mary Weaver le Norwich Meriden Sanatorium Seaside Hartford Sanatorium Shelton Shelton Sanatorium Norwich Norwicn Oan Sheron Bort

Fall of Trotzky Sealed by Successor Appointment

Special Wireless Dispatch reports that Leon Trotzky's fall has been sealed by the Soviet government through appointing Gen. Franse as his successor. Franse leads the Red Army and the supreme war council of the Russian Soviet Republic, with noted service in key battles including the oueapus.

TL Tolische Leon Trotzky Frang Moscow Copenhagen Franse Tin Red Army Supreme War Council Rulshin Soviet Republic Espe Bally Tretzky Suler Hamed Zow Adrurd Baltic

Will Wage Fight Over Amendment After Defeat

Despite defeat, the group vows continued fight on the amendment process noting the virus of misrepresentation hindered ratification. The statement claims the amendment’s rejection is not final and urges action to secure ratification by remaining states while criticizing prior rejections.

Will Miasarabe Securgo Ratifectien

Diving-Tower at Lordship Beach Damaged by Ice

Drifting ice at Lordship Beach broke the high diving tower erected near the Lordsip bathing pavilion. The zero cold frozen shore and waters kept the trolley running as crews maintained the highway. Mrs Darry VanYorx’s friends report she has nearly recovered from a two week illness.

Sonna Lordsip Darry VanYorx

Identification Bureau Proposed For Police Aid

Telegram Staff Reporter notes a bill in the New York area proposing a State Bureau of Identification under the state police superintendent. The bureau would collect fingerprints photographs and measurements of inmates jailed a year or more and aid local departments while cooperating with the national bureau.

Uartfom Charles T. Lane Stocky Til House of Representatives Richard W. de Lamater Wethershell Bureau National Lee L. Brockway Hyme State Highway Commission United States

France Accepts Debt In Principle Amid War Debates

Amid parliamentary debate the French premier states France does not intend to repudiate inter allied debts and warns Britain over Cologne evac actions. He cites Dawes Plan funds aiding Germany, notes Americans recall Campion and moral stakes, and stresses France will stand by treaties while seeking resolute policy.

Cologne M. Viviani Lus M. Poincare France Hit America Hind Germany

Conflicting Pollution Bills Headed For House Vote

TIATTFORD Jan 23 Among 128 bills in the House were two to correct pollution coverage both by Rep Charles E B Wheeler of Stratford One mirrors the Connecticut Chamber of Commerce pollution bill Wheeler also proposed East Main Street Stratford becomes a trunk highway Several other bills cover highways dental hygiene in public schools hospital appropriations and barbed wire restrictions The file lists many local measures including Danbury hospital power company Namely Danbury Power and Transportation company and Norwalk police pay and pension tweaks

Telegram Tiattford Jan House of Representatives Charles EB. Wheeler Stratford Connecticut Chamber of Commerce Chamber of Commerce Wheeler East Main Street North Main Street Ferry Towlavard Wiliam K. Mix Monroe Monroe Center Stevenson John S. Thornhill Brookfield Hukleher Danbury-New Milfon Bridewater Brookfield Center

Walenty Sienke obituary funeral held at St Michael's

Funeral services for Walenty Sienke were held yesterday morning at his home on Park street and in St Michael's church. Burial followed in St Michael's cemetery. He was 29, survived by his wife and four children.

Walenty Sienke Waleford Avenue Walenty Houton Wiing Fon Wohanna Pyannagan Johanne Waut Bun Edward Wiannagan Bridgeport Avenue Devon St. Anne's Church Mary McGrath Park Avenue Sst. Augustine's Church John W. Anderton John Wy A Anderson Llus East Mainet Owill Barold H. Clem Peburch Wil Bey Lakeview Vic Ann Barwick Herbert Anderton George Bebell American Shoe Conpany Arthur Anderton John Lascock England Anderton Troyal Arcanim Lodge Nu. Teg Ametian Order St. Geor Pioneer Judie Dorothea Tabor Tors, Nielit Airview Avenue St Michael's Cemetery Mise Tabor Tabor Leon J. Arnold Leon FP. Arnold Milford Lwlad Nivbils Avenue Stratford Bt James Daniel J. Sullivan Tlowe Irene Lutter Ewe Merrick Edward McVay Nelson Coots Thomas McKendall Burns St. Michael's Cemetery Poo Tanera Henry Michier North Avenue Tus Renean Peest Tierning Patrick St Augustine’sa R. C

Lavery Proposes State Commission To Study Cancer

Dartford Jan 28 The Tol land county Republican caucus nominates Dr W L Higgins of Coventry for county commissioner and elects C H Allen of Vernon and Frank A Newman of Tolland as auditors The judiciary committee extends personal tax enumeration in Killingly to Jan 34 and shifts due dates The bill passed under suspension Lavery of Fairfield proposes a commission to study malignant diseases notably cancer Three stream pollution bills and many local appropriation measures were advanced No Friday session next week announced.

Dartford Tolland County W.L. Higgins Coventry C. H. Allen Vernon Frank A. Newman Judiciary Committee Lavery Fairfield

Coolidge Seeks Early Action on Agricultural Report

President Coolidge urged Congress to enact, at the earliest date, the agricultural commission's recommendations. The report calls for a federal board to boost cooperative marketing, expanded support for agricultural experiment stations, added farm product protections, and related legislation. He notes the conference may offer further suggestions later but expresses strong confidence in its personnel.

Washington Coolidge Congress Agricultural Commission Tam Thamescare

Capitol plans seek 150000 overhaul of House hall

Navyroad January 28 plan to elevate the House of Representatives floor from second to third level at the Capitol and wholly reconfigure the hall at an estimated cost of about 150000. Comptroller Frederick M. Salmon has the bid before the legislature next week. Plans, prepared per last session directive, show moving the speaker's rostrum and altering interior alignment. The Cooper Corporation of Connecticut drew the proposals.

Navyroad House of Representatives Capitol Frederick M. Saimon Senate Hk Iing Cooper Corporation Connecticut

Postpone Fire Death Hearing In Waterbury

Waterbury officials delay a hearing into the death of Nelle Lac Walon, the Waterbury apartment fire victim, to allow Deputy Coroner Theobald Eo Cannary to hire more staff and gather witnesses. The delay follows earlier reports of fatal and injurious fires in two cities, including Montreal.

Waterbury Waterbury, Jan Nelle Lac Walon Theobald Eo Cannary Montreal

Prisoners Die in Ammonia Bomb Attack at Federal Building

In San Francisco a dramatic explosion ripped through a federal building as inmates Ariel Happy and Milo Wegers along with two conspirators triggered an ammonia bomb. One prisoner died instantly, Milo fled with another accomplice, while Deputy Marshal John Bonnelly suffered severe injuries risking sight. The blast also fatally wounded a man identified as Happy.

N Francisco Uberty San Francisco Ariel “Happy? Byeers Milo John Bonnelly Federal Milo Wegers Jlapny

City Bond Issue Hearing Set At State Capitol Thursday

Bridgeport bond package totaling 3 980 000 faces a public hearing next Thursday afternoon at the state capitol. The plan includes 500 000 school ponds 500 900 sewer bonds 760 000 pavement bonds 450 000 city rail site bonds 150 000 library bonds 180 000 improvement bonds 159 600 street extension bonds 560 000 refunding bonds 80 000 East Washington avenue bridge bonds and 800 000 Yellow Mill bridge bonds. Senator William A Redden of the 22nd district introduced the bill creating a four member Board of Assessors and Collection of Taxes with a tax commissioner at 10 000 and a tax collector at 6 000. the mayor would appoint two from each major party. The commissioner would be an ex officio member of the Board of Steller with duties of the present assessor and could be removed only for cause. The finance committee will consider the measures.

Telegram Starf Hahtfor Bridgepoit General Assembly Finance Committee East Washington Avenue William A. Redden Redden Board of Steller Elix Bridgeport Radlical Charitable Sacety Sime Senator Redden Senator Wilder Wider Wilder Joseph Cubelfi Bridgeport Park City Hospital Park Avenue

Norwalk approves bill for civic center project

The Norwalk city council advances a bill authorizing the acquisition of the Mathews estate on West Avenue to establish a municipal center with space for schools and parks. The measure envisions federal aid and site changes, with the price pegged in the several hundred thousand dollars range and condemnation as a last resort if purchase fails. The proposal heads to the Legislature and may face a referendum in October.

Norwalk Abdul Mathews West Avenue Centrall 1St Secegil Selva Narya South Nomyalk Coun Ate Romney Niwadl J Quinlan Indy

Underworld figures brace after Torrio shooting

Johnny Torrio, Chicago gang leader, refuses to name attackers after five bullets struck him last Saturday. Rumors say gunmen from New York and Cleveland seek vengeance. Torrio and Mrs Torrio along with Willam Schofield receive police protection as Moran faces a possible murder charge.

Chicago Johnny Tore Jrin New York Cleveland T9 Torrio Willam S’. Schofield Dear O'Hanion George Moran O'Banion Tarrio Prest

Two Bills Move To Curb Billboard Advertising Evil

Hartford Jan 28 Representatives Seth L Pierrepont Ridgefield and Samuel Roasgell Jr Middletown today submitted bills to curb billboard and advertising net evil. Pierreponts measure raises state tax on signs to one cent and allows licenses issued by the State Police superintendent with Highway Commission approval valid one year. Leasers must license with state police and Highway Commission consent. Roasgells bill bans erecting repairing or repainting billboards after May 31 1925 unless landowner lessee owns property where goods are advertised. Violations carry 200 dollar penalty.

Telegram Hartford Seth L. Pierrepont Ridgefield Samuel Roasgell, Jr Middletown Pierrepont Ighwgy Russell

Death notice for Elizabeth Nolan age 18 Stratford Stratford

Elizabeth Nolan daughter of Michael H and Elisabeth L Nolan of 1130 Stratford Avenue Stratford aged 18. Funeral announced later. Stratford January funeral notice.

Elizabeth Daugnter Michael H Elisabeth L. Nolan Stratford Avenue Stratford SOLAN Stratford, Jan, Ce

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