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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1924

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Herriot Prefers Bonar Law Terms to Dawes Report

Paris July 11 Associated Press French Senate hears Herriot declare he is powerless to reduce inter allied war debts. He cites equity spirit with Britain, says Dawes plan should be called by its name but Bonar Law terms offer better conditions. Senate backs Herriot in restoring cordial Franco British ties.

Paris Associated Press Macdonald Herriot France Great Britain Senate House of Commons M. Herriot Daussat Dawes Germany Prince I A M. Herriot Dausset Poincare Raymond Poincare Gere

Note increases in food costs across several cities

The Department of Labor survey covering May 15 to June 15 reports only slight overall changes in retail food prices with increases of one to two percent in many cities including Baltimore Boston and Seattle. Over the year, several items show decreases of four to just under five-tenths of a percent.

Washington Department of Labor Columbus Denver Fall River St. Paul Salt Lake City San Francisco Seattle Baltimore Boston Bridgeport Kans City Angeles Louisville Manchester Milwaukee Philadelphia Richmond Lesa Nit Butta Neew Haven Portland Maine Ore St. Louis

Storage space expanded by Merchants' Warehouse after acquisition

The general storage facilities of Merchants' Warehouse Company are to be extended following the recent purchase of the samples Ice and Cold Storage Company, which has been placed in the hands of receivers.

Ie Merchants’ Warehouse Company Viani Saples Comny Sume

Why Give Suggestions Says Blodgett At Hearings

State Tax Commissioner Willam Blodgett told Bridgeport assessors that suggestions would be forgotten, while witnesses from Remington Arms and other firms prepared to testify at Monday’s hearing. He questioned why valuations vary and urged inquiry into assessors’ methods as officials from the Board of Relief also planned to appear.

Board of Assessors Bridgeport Willam Blodgett Thomas McCormick John ¥. Caldwell Hasen Herman Walder Caesar-Misch Company AL. Patrchild G. W. Fairchild Company Jarvis Williams Remington Arms Company Edward J. Bowers George ET Mr. Blodgett

Liddell Wins 400 Metre Olympic with World Record

Eric Liddell, a thin legged Scotch divinity student, wins the 400 metre Olympic final for Great Britain, clocking a world record of 47.35 seconds. He leads from the start, outsprints Earatio Fitch, as Swiss contender Umbach collapses and American Taylor suffers a fall but finishes respectably. The United States earns points in other events as Finland maintains a strong lead in overall standings.

Olympic Stadium Coolombs France Associated Press Eric Liddell Great Britain Liddell Earatio Fitch Fiten Joseph Tmbach J. Coard Taylor Taylor Johnston Canada Lanse Farmbach America Emer Norton Georgetown Harold Osborne Illinois A. C United States Finland Nurmi Ritola Tala Nnguymed

$1500 Lost on Avon Mountain by Motorist Hartford

D H Unkes of Lakeville reports $1500 in new hundred-dollar bills lost on Avon Mountain while driving to Hartford to pay a loan. He stored the money in a Manila envelope with his name, but after stopping to adjust brakes he cannot locate the envelope, despite searching the roadway.

Hartford Avon Mountain D. H. Unkes Lakeville Calses

Observer Arrives for Conference on Dawes Report

London July 11. The American observer for the reparations commission Colonel James A Logan arrived from Paris to participate in the inter allied conference. He met Ambassador Kellogg and is expected to sit at the conference table with Kellogg throughout sessions. Owen D Young is due in New York to join the opening July 16 and may take an administrative role if the plan is approved.

London Associated Press Paris James A, Logan Ambassado Kellogge Grow ‘Bouse Kellogg Logan Qwen D.young New York

Playing Cowboy Accidental Gun Injury Among Siblings

Anthony 10 found a blank cartridge pistol and discharged a lead bullet toward his sister Mary Jupe 18 at 24 Caroline Street. The bullet hit her forehead and doctors at Emergency Hospital removed the lead. Mother says he was reenacting cowboy scenes when the accident occurred.

Mary Jupe Caroline Street Anthony

Auto Vanquished in Telegraph Pole Duel

Jacob Levy of 756 Maplewood avenue crashed his car while attempting to smash three telegraph poles on North avenue. He drove about Brooklawn avenue at 11 miles an hour and failed to hit the poles, but wrecked the vehicle, was arrested on reckless driving charges, and held on ball. An ambulance responded. a funeral for a local hero in a junk yard was arranged.

Jacob Levy North Avenue Levy Maplewood Avenue Brooklawn Avenue Yver Levy Char Og Reck Jeza Herole Gutomeblie

Woman Injured in Midnight City Crash on St Broad Gilbert

One woman sustained neck and right wrist injuries after a two car collision at the corner of St Broad and Gilbert streets soon after midnight. Four passengers were showered with glass as cars crashed. one vehicle mounted a tree and another rolled over. Both drivers, Mike Cotes and Anthony F. Clacero, were arrested on reckless driving charges. The injured woman, Sophie Rae, received emergency treatment at Wajaee Hospital.

St Broad Gilbert Streets Gilbert Oth Mike Cotes Broad Street Anthony FF. Clacero Broad Alruet Sophie Rae Theurgeon Iamergency Hospital Wajaee

Woman lifer at state prison declared insane

Mrs Amy Archer Gilligan, serving life for murder in Hartford, has been declared sane and a request sent to Governor Templeton for temporary commitment to the State hospital for the Insane at Middletown. Doctors report mild temporary insanity after recent behavior changes. no violence noted.

Hartford Amy . Archer Gilligan Templeton H. J. W. Scott State Hospital Middletown Percy B. Battey Frederick Waa Simpson Hospital For the Thas Milford Charles Island Waterbury Ansonia Norwalk High Schoo Charles Bryan Danbury New Canaan Club Bingham Beme Gilligan Bartford Regina Blume Bridgeport Natureopsthy Collage

Hartford Student at Columbia U Drowns in Tub

Miss Phyliss Katzenstein of Hartford Connecticut a 26 year old teacher in the Hartford public schools died in an accidental drowning today in a bath tub at her Columbia University summer school apartment. The medical examiner said she fainted in the water.

New .Vyore Phyliss Katzenstein Hartford Conn Columbia University

Tax delinquent writs delayed until Monday

A further delay in the preparation of writs for service on personal property tax delinquents has been experienced, and service will not be made until Monday, Assistant City Attorney Henry Greenstein said yesterday.

Henry Greenstein

Ripe Olives Fatal To Four At Dinner

Four diners died or fell seriously ill after eating ripe olives served at a dinner hosted by Mrs Paul Ache of Pittsburgh at Alpine lodge near Cody Wyoming. Dick Richardson, 24, of Germantown, died at St Vincent's hospital. He was the fourth victim. three earlier victims included Paul Ache Jr and two others. Medical staff in Kansas City prepared serum by air if possible.

Bllaangs Mont Dick+ Richardson Germantown P. Diad St. Vincent's Hospital Paul Ache Pittsburgh Alartch Lodge Cody Wyo Richardson Kansas City Wagenta Jones Paul Ache, Jr Toby Richardson A. Richardson Orother

Ritz Carlton Roof Raided by Prohibition Agents

Prohibition officers raid the Ritz Carlton roof in New York after complaints from fashionable neighbors. Six employees arrested and summonses issued for the hotel corporation owners. Officers seized 75 bottles partly filled with rye and Scotch whiskey and champagne. Officials plan to seek a card warrant and possible orders to close the roof as a public nuisance.

New York Prohibition R. Merrick Prohibition Forces

Castellane Gould Marriage Ties Annulled by Pope

Rome reports Pope Pius' ratification of a commission ruling that the religious marriage of Anna Gould, Duchess of Talleyrand, to Boni De Castellane is annulled. The case follows his earlier civil divorce and remarriage to the Duke de Talleyrand, with renewed Vatican efforts to resolve the status.

Castellane Gould Pope Rome Associated Press Pius Totley Special Commission of Cardinals Boni de Castellane-Gould Duchess of Talleyrand Anna Gould Boni de Castellane Count Boni de Castellane Vatican Duke de Tales ‘A Count Boni Ele Anna Aithocjse

Tenement Blaze Under Fire Department Investigation

Police and fire investigators probing a Park Avenue blaze that destroyed property valued at 15000 and forced four families to flee. Mrs Hygan Gold says eviction threats prompted the inquiry as detectives assess incendiary origin. A separate board contract awarded Hill Coal 5600 tons at 12.60 per ton.

Fire Department Detective ‘Bureau Park Avenus Hygman Gold Wice Bhe Daniel H. Johnson Board of “Iraucation The Hill Coal Company

Held at Bay by Lunatic Ram-Runner Crew Rescued

SIDNEY Nova Scotia July 14 Police answered distress signals from the ram runer Annie 5 as she anchored off port rescuing her crew from an axe wielding mutineer Captain White tackled the mad sailor. Mutiny began aboard after leaving St Pierre Miquelon with liquor cargo. Quellean from St Pierre tried to seize control, drove crew below deck and set fire to the forecastle before police intervened and chained him. The captain remained captive in the pilot house until authorities arrived and overpowered the mutineer.

Sidney N. S Annie Lewis Quelleon St Pierre Miquelon Captain White Annle Quellaen Quellean Te Fore- Castle Lie Pilot House Queallean

Hindle Drugist William P Hindle Dies After Illness

William P Hindle longtime Bridgeport druggist owner of Hindle Drug Co dies at home after collapsing while entering Lyon's drug store on Fairfield Ave. He was 73, survived by wife Ida Bronson, son Mather and 6 year old Bronson. Funeral Monday at 3 PM from Myrtle Ave home. Dr Day to officiate. Burial Mountain Grove under A B and A M Corinthian Lodge.

William P. Hindle Myrtle Avenue Hindle Drug Stores Bridgeport Lyon Fairfield Avenue William Horace United Church Mountain Grove Mamaten'y A.B A.M Hindle Fairfield Beach Albert Levinson Mergency Horatio DeLucca I Bridgeport William P. Hinde East Side Pred Stevens Drug Store Main Street Fie Hindils Drug Company Frederic A. Bartlett Sharfiect Fhindle Ida Bronson Mather Bridgeport High School Bronson

The Samson Episode Mystery and Bridgeport Hair Trends

The Bridgeport Sunday Pest reports on hair fashion debates referencing Delilah and Samson as a playful backdrop. It notes modern women debating bobbing styles and mentions readers seeking the latest shear triumphs from the town’s sources.

Non-Coms Form Association At Fort Wright

Non commissioned officers of the Atlantic Regiment Coast Artillery Corps N G formed a non commissioned officers association at a meeting camp this evening. Sergeant John Rourke of Battery C was elected president with Sergeant Isaac Wilcox of Battery B as vice president and Servey Coe of Battery A as secretary and treasurer. Battery B held small arms practice at the rifle range while Battery A practiced on artillery and marching and the afternoon featured small arms practice.

Wright-Fishers Island Telegram & Ervice Atlantic Regiment Coast Artilery Corps N. G Bsergeant John Rourke Battery C Isaac Wilcox Servey, Coe

Wadoo calls on Davis as party roils in doubt

Bridgeport report notes a Park board lift on the ban against religious services in city parks after two protests from a Bible class. Also mention of tax delinquent writs likely served Monday, a car crash injuring telegraph poles, and arraignment for reckless driving. Plus political chatter on Adoo, Davis, Hull, and National chairmanship.

Bridgeport Park Board Elty'a Thay Jacob Levy Levy Bloggett Williams Zindle Jong Supreme Court of Wrrors Austin Clovbr Norwalk Huntington Coolidge Club Stratford

Tent Meetings in Philadelphia gospel event teased

Special evam tells thy meetings by Tamea Marshall and Wilan Wark of Philadelphia announce a local gospel event. It will be held at the gallery on Barnum Avenue and East Avenue and will be contained during next week.

Evam Ron. Auoto Tamea Marshall Wilan Wark Philadelphia Barnum Avenue East Avenue

Circuit Flyers Arrive at Constantinople

By the Associated Press the airmen of the American Army flyers arrive in good health at Constantinople yesterday. They will depart tomorrow for Paris to participate in the celebration of the French national holiday on the four teenth of July.

Constantinople Iice Buehirrs

Rum Runners Cars Sold for 1848 Dollars in New Haven

Federal agents auctioned confiscated rum running automobiles in New Haven. About 22 cars were sold for a total of 1848.50 dollars, with many bidding in for their former owners.

New Haven

Democratic hopes and McAdoo's noncommittal stance

New York news recounts William G McAdoo breaking his silence at the Folies at the New Amsterdam theatre saying he will support the Democratic nominee after a European trip. John W Davis, the Democratic presidential candidate, receives heavy calls from McAdoo and others and Rockwell pledges support, while party leadership debates chairman and campaign roles.

New York William Gibbs McAdoo Willi Rogers the Folles New Amsterdam Tor Europe Locust Valley Long Island John W. Davis William G. McAdoo Smith Cordella Hath Democratic National Committee Davis McAdoo Bryan Californian Frank Li. Polo Mr. Davis David Ladd Rockwell Daves Rockwall Rockwell Tymis Hull George White Ohia Cox White Dhe Clem Shaver Clarksburg WV. Va Davis Club

Trains Grash Switch Wreck Hurts Sixteen In Kentucky

A Baltimore and Ohio eastbound passenger train struck a broken switch near Cincinnati on July 11, injuring sixteen passengers, four seriously. The third coach split, smashing into a siding cattle car. victims included Alisa Olen Kitchen, Leroy Crye, George Hil, and Carrie Ray, with several others treated on site for cuts and bruises. The remaining cars stayed on track and the train continued to its destination.

Cincinnati Baltimore and Ohio Alisa Olen Kitchen Chillicothe Oso Leroy Crye Madison Ville, Tenn

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