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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1924

Page

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Conferees Fail To Win McAdoo For Compromise

New York July 6 delegates supporting all presidential candidates except William G McAdoo urged the Democratic national convention to compel a unconditional release of the McAdoo delegates The plan would abrogate the unit rule and the two thirds rule McAdoo countersaid plan proposes release of delegates with unit rule abrogation and majority rule in nominating With vote turmoil the convention resumes and McAdoo release terms are debated continued on page three

New York William G. McAdoo McAdoo Willam G. McAdoo Ir. McAdoo Ele Tull Democratic National Committee Walsh Montana

Rogers Planning How to Divide Pie if Elected

BY WILL ROGERS NEW YORK July 6 The Democratic convention seems unable to stop being funny as it adjourns then plans another romniatus meeting with seventy or eighty men present The talk suggests dropping candidates along the line including Meadon Smith and Saulsbury and even Arizona's Rogers If true it shows the mockery in conference and hints at ongoing factional plottingContinued on Page Tie

Will Rogers New York Taggart Indiana Mr. Meadon Smith Saulsbury Arizona Rogers

Sao Paulo Revolt Tops Brazilian City as Government Moves

Sao Paulo fell to revolutionaries after a night raid and a day of street fighting. Federal forces in Rio de Janeiro dispatched ships and troops to Santos to quell the revolt, while Congress enacted a sixty day state of emergency for Rio Janeiro and Paulo.

Buenos Aires Associated Press Sao Paulo Brazil Rio Janiero Santos Rio Janeiro la Nacion Brazilian Congress Paulo

Library board weighs architect decision for new central building

Tonight the Library board plans to decide the architect for the new central library. The contract award is delayed as one member, Timer H. Wavens, opposes including an auditorium, while the rest want a decision.

Central Library Timer HH. Wavens Board of Education

Liquor-Run Arrests Tied to Stamford Raid and Vessel

Stamford authorities, with the help of Bridgeport police, seized a 40 foot power boat tied to a large liquor smuggling operation. James Feeney of Dariels and Leslie Olmstead of Fairfield were arrested on smuggling charges after police raided Hoyt’s home and found $23,000 worth of Scotch and White Horse whiskey stored in a cellar. The operation involved transporting liquor to the Federal building in Bridgeport, with warrants possible for further violations of liquor laws.

A. Tio Stamford Harvey ‘Tf. Bissett Frank Virelli Bernard Scuily State Police Harry Hroyt James Feeney Dariels Leslie Holmstead Fairfield Virelli Bridgeport Harbor Pembroke Stre Scully Anthony Mansion Hoyt Feeney Scally Manion United States Fiugh J. Lavery Gean Edward Blan Floyt Byridgeport Ihe Pembroke Attec Olmstead

President's Son Near Death Amid Taxic Accident

A chaotic week end on the Monroe turnpike left a Darien real estate figure dead after being struck by a southbound train near the Darien station. Several picnic party riders and other travelers sustained injuries in a sequence of accidents across the area including a trolley clash in Stratford and a truck collision on Berket Street. Police report a serious head injury to an elderly veteran, while a young boy remained in acute condition after a separate pedestrian incident. Authorities cited roadwork that may have confused travelers and led to the mishaps as servicemen and witnesses described the scene.

A. Svearold Monroe Freda. Birchard Darien Barnum Avenue Main Street Stratford Samuel Olmstead Novoton Viola B. Davidson George Davidson Erkenire Ave Fallett Nurder Oes Wipduries Darign Red J. Birchard Parien William Marconi Varian Slaughter Birchard Fla Triss Sida-Lwalk Algo McAdoo Bridgeport John J. McGarrigle St. John's Church Brothar Washington Park Coolidge Club Burnham T1 Memington Arms Coolidge Port Bissell Prompytiot Hauer Stamford Barbar Behrens Library Board Thomas L. Reilly New Haven West Mac‘donald Monroe Turnpike Maroon's Darien Real Tate John Reid Bathal Putnam Park West+port Stratfeld Lordship Community Church John Heid, Jr Westport Benefi Terby Milford

President Coolidge Jr Near Death As Medical Battle Rages

President Calvin Coolidge Jr. lies gravely ill in Washington after four days of septic poisoning. Doctors report inability to take nourishment and high fever, with blood transfusion reportedly attempted. President Coolidge, Mrs Coolidge, and elder son John stay at the bedside through a night of critical moments as physicians monitor the deteriorating condition.

Washington Calvin Coolidge,Jr Frank W. Stearns B.T Clard John Coolridge Clark White House Mary Clark

White Indians Arrival Stirs Blase in New York

Richard O Marsh leader of the Marsh Darien expedition arrived in New York on the steamer Calamares with three white Indians and five ordinary San Blas Indians The three whites are two boys ages 18 and 40 and a girl aged 14 Marsh declares the Indians are not Albinos with pink eyes blue gums and blonde hair He believes they descend from an ancient Nordic type and may reflect evolution The Indians are kept on Tillis Island pending deposit of bonds for their return to Panama They will be examined at a leading New York hotel dinner Tuesday night attended by American anthropologists to test the theory Continued on Stage Twelve

U. S Canada Great Britain South America Alliance Rochester Vimes-Union New York Richard O. Marsh Marsh-Darien Morac Marsh Syho Watfaires Panaipa Tillis’ Island Panama Jtana

Bethel Youth Hugh Reid Drowns in Old Put Lake

In Bethel, Hugh Reid aged 44, fatherless son of Mrs. John Reid, drowned while swimming with two Boy Scout companions at Old Pat lake in Putnam park. Scoutmaster James Osborne led the camp near the lake. Reid was pulled under after cramps and submerged three times before recovery. Medical examiner ruled accidental drowning.

Bethel Hugh Reid Old Put Lake Putnam Park Redding John Reid Old Pat Lake Heid Tyre Merbert Lake Brooklyn Ernest T. Smith

Policeman McGarrigie Dies on Beat as Churchgoers Enter Church

Patrolman Joseph P. McGarrigie of the First Precinct collapsed dead on his beat at Parksvenue and John street at 9 am while worshippers entered St. 4 church for service. He had served since February 1918, lived at 148 Highland avenue, and leaves a wife and three daughters. He died of high blood pressure per Dr A J Sekerak. funeral from his home to St Augustine's and burial at St Michael's cemetery.

Joseph P. McGarrigie First Precinct Parksvenue John Street St. 4 McGarrigle Highland Avenue Agnes Madeline Mane Mullen, Scott Redgate McGarright Order of Eagles Lake St. Augnstine’s Church St. Michael's Cemetery

Former Prosecutor Averts Injury In Crash

Wincent Keating former prosecutor and son of City Auditor Bernard Wherating played a key role in a motor crash yesterday afternoon. George Androos 27 of Brooklyn was arrested on reckless driving after driving onto the Lafayette Street sidewalk near South Avenue and striking a mailbox. Keating halted his car to avoid collision as Androos allegedly sped on the wrong side, scraping Keating’s vehicle and knocking over the mail box.

Wincent Keating Bernard Wherating George Androos Webenda Place Brooklyn Androos Lafayette Street South Avenue Keating Park Avenue Teating

Rear Admiral Stanton Overtaken By Death

New London July Rear Admiral Osear F Stanton aged 89 retired died this morning after a brief illness He is survived by two daughters He graduated from Annapolis in 1858 and served in the Civil War under Farragut with the West Coast blockade squadron commanding the TW 8 Pinole He was retired in 1894 with the rank of Rear Admiral and later commanded the naval station here during the Spanish American War

New London Osear F. Stanton Crorm Annapolis Farragut West Coast Mobile Bay

Death of Sheriff Thomas L. Reilly of New Haven County

Sheriff Thomas L. Reilly died at his home in the county building at 2 45 PM after a stroke and complications. A Meriden resident and former congressman, he championed postal reform and eight hour work for postal workers. Born September 20, 1858 in New Britain, he lived much of his life in Meriden and had strong ties to sports and fraternal groups. Burial will be in Meriden after funeral at St Brendan's church Meriden on Wednesday at 10 AM.

New. Haven Thomas L.' Reilly Meriden Dormer Poland Ecside Rom St. Brendan's Church Reilly Congress Hartford New Haven Jersey Ghy Sheriff Reilly Elks, Hagles Knights of Columbus Ele Silver City Council Kuighta Columbus Meriden Lodge Ths Thomas T. Reilly Connecticut New Britain John and Catherine (Fagan) Teilly Late Normal School

Stores Begin Summer Closing Schedule Today

Downtown retailers, members of the Retail board, Chamber of Commerce, start summer hours today closing evenings except Saturdays at six o clock in the afternoon.

The Chamber of Commitce Auimmmer

Ritola Breaks 10,000 Metre Olympic Record at Colombe

Finnish runner Willie Ritola won the opening 10000 metre race at the 1924 Olympic track and field championships in Colombe Stadium. Amid rain soaked mud he set a world record to give Finland a strong start, while Johnnie Myrra defended the javelin title and the U.S. faced tough competition. The day ended with strong showings from Berg and Cortinued.

Riroianedres Finland Point Feore Tinted States Fares Vrell United States Olympic Pola Tommy Hittercock Pheater Acmes Mwonit Maisons Berkshires Tain Ritola Colombes Associated Press Willie Ritola America Ritula Winland A. Waluie Johnnie Myrra Hind Eqvist Berg

Mayor May Not Approve Increase for City Engineer

Mayor Behrens has not sought City Attorney Delaney’s guidance on legality of a $600 salary increase for City Engineer James McEnroy adopted at the last council meeting. He plans to return the measure to counsel tonight without approval if advised otherwise. The council also faces a stalled bond issuance report and ongoing assessment appeal considerations as city officials prepare for tonight’s session.

Behrens A. O DaLaney James A. McEnlroy Nard Keating Comeill Bonda ‘Fox Finance Committee Sta Hin Delaney Ezsassors PY Rites Omy Mises Byerior

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