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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1925
Page
2
A Fairfield taxi driver was targeted by a female swindler who persuaded him to cash a fraudulent check. The suspect decried a New Haven route toward Broadway and lured the driver with promises of payment, later escaping as the driver waited for funds. Police investigated with no immediate arrest.
A fragmented 1st page style note outlines a bid to obtain an injunction against the acting governor and three state officials amid a dispute over film industry regulation. Attorneys discuss a transition of law, questions of compliance with state and federal rules, and potential appeals to higher courts as the case unfolds.
A lengthy court case results in the clearing of a woman after examination of witnesses and testimony. The proceedings name several individuals connected to the case and reference a contentious legal status and ongoing concerns surrounding the matter.
Attornies from multiple counties gather in Hartford to debate the ruling affecting detectives and their eligibility for state police appointment. Participants include Hugh Wnrmoanwuneel and several named officials as they plan further discussion.
Reported tensions over a proposed international commission to study China’s issues. Mentions Washington gestures and signatory powers, with plans for a broad global conference and limited progress noted by observers.
Devastating earthquake damages mission facade and surrounding structures while adobe homes endure. Monks preserved relics as tremor destruction forces reconstruction along the waterfront. landmarks like California Hotel and Southern Pacific roundhouse suffer significant stress. Local engineers assess foundations and rebuild plans amid ongoing aftershocks.
A fragmented OCR item lists ambulance call records with scattered names and actions including patient treatment and responders. The readable portions mention individuals such as Ibrahim Ron and Atha Gunnard with references to injuries or medical aid and a bank-related incident, though many details are corrupted.
Miss Mary Jackiwnev of Hanover Street was in a vehicle on Hanover Street when a crash occurred near Vine Street. The injured passenger, identified as Jolyn Paaon of Hexjya Street, sustained severe head lacerations and remains hospitalized with critical condition.
The Bridgeport Board of Assessors opens with Connelly as Commissioner and Challengers in play. New tax officials take oaths. Burnham elected president, Laverty vice. Connell named collector amid guard against a political clash and pledge of cooperation.
A man was treated yesterday at a local emergency hospital for a hand injury caused by a sudden flare up of a small object near Santo Avenue. Authorities and witnesses are unclear on the exact sequence and motive of the incident.
A sworn Bergdoll statement presented at the hearing asserts gold and notes valued around 240 000 buried in Germany were his. He claims his mother knew nothing of the burial site and that the confiscated assets include maps and property tied to his custody case and related suits.
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