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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1925
Page
2
Fragmented OCR summary describes minor injuries from a vehicle collision at a street intersection and a later report of theft involving a Park Avenue area. Names and details are garbled, but references to police notification and injuries imply a brief local incident recap.
Fragments describe a drowning at Seaside Park and a river rescue that failed to save a child. Reports mention figures like Salvatore Sapia and a police drag operation near a Conecticut river dock, with details of rescue attempts and ongoing inquiries. Additional notes cover a man found north of a bridge and an incident with highwaymen captured near Philadelphia after a nighttime confrontation.
A fragmentary Dayton notice recounts a dinner with Mrs Bailey and a chaotic scene lampooning oil interests and political agitators. The piece mocks a geologist figure, locals, and a rambling cast, ending with a fading image of a monkey trick and a failed revival of the local ensemble.
A chaotic scene unfolds as world powers prepare to convene amid strikes and destruction. China seeks to waive the call. President Coolidge and Secretary Kellogg coordinate with invited nations to appoint a commissioner and set venue. The effort centers on easing foreign obligations and fueling industrial development.
The clash between prosecution and defense resumes as trial moves toward testimony. The state tentatively seeks an early opening, while defense plans to demur and press for the first controversial issue. Judge Raulston may seek opening statements from both sides before witnesses begin. Walter White and Rhea County High School science teachers are among expected witnesses.
Police pursue Peggy Parker rumors as they watch Miss Jones in New York and upstate, hoping to lure Knapp into the open. In Plattsburg area aviators and Nassau detectives search northern New York for Philip Knapp, the army deserter linked to Louis Penell’s taxi murder.
A crowded schedule lists many local fraternal and social groups meeting tonight across Bridgeport venues including 119 Lexington Avenue 36 Court Street and 62 Water Street. Also noted is an injury report for eight year old Joseph Brain who is at Bridgeport Hospital with a possible skull fracture but improving after a fall from a fence Friday night.
New York July 12 AP dispatch recounts press correspondent J A Boumanns braving Arctic danger to file the rescue story of Amundsen and his party. He endured brutal seas, ice and stalled wireless news, finally reaching King's Bay to relay word of Amundsen’s return and the perilous journey to bring the tale to the world.
In New Haven a 23 year old Hartford man Marcius Belittier suffered a broken neck while diving in shallow water at Savin Rock. He was listed in dangerous condition at New Haven hospital after diving off a pavilion and striking the bottom. Also noted were injuries to Train Harrower from Worcester in a separate collision on Providence road near here. Admiral’s widow dies at Jamestown and Governor Slizer criticizes New York officials over garbage disposal as other brief items appear.
An agitated crowd gathered at St Nicholas Cathedral in New York for a halted sermon by the Hey Muataı Chervin. Police intervened after a 15 minute disruption while authorities, including Platon and Bishop Adam Phillippoveky, faced a court dispute over control of the Russian Orthodox Greek Catholic church in North America.
The Dayton pastor says he quit after pressure linked to the Scopes arrest and debate on evolution. He cites conflict in his congregation and notes fellow church leaders and local officials begin new terms with higher salaries.
A severe storm and heat wave strike beaches with three deaths reported and four hospitalized for heat prostration. Dozens received first aid at Coney Island and other shorelines as crowds reach 759,000 at Coney Island and about 10,900 bathed.
Frank Clark twenty three a lumber dealer drowned while swimming in Laurel Lake Pittsfield Maas July 12 authorities reported the drowning occurred late today and the victim was described as a local tradesman and resident of Pittsfield who had been enjoying a summer outing at the lake
Daily Record of Ambulance Calls reports several incidents: Sarah Manheim taken to St. Vincent's Hospital with a broken arm after 10:95 p m at 314 Mapleweed arenas. Timothy Horn transported to St. Vincent's after poisoning by mis rake at 2:15 p m from 73 Franklin avenue. August Austin fainted at 46 131st street New York ty and was treated by Dr Savitz before transfer to St Vincent's. Isadore Greenberg, 32, moved from Seasiig park after an assault. taken to St. Vincent's after care by Dr A J Sekerak. Lieutenant George Hummell of Mangine Company No 2 injured at Beechmont Avenue and Thormestret. taken to St. Vincent's after care by Dr A J Sekerak.
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