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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1925
Page
2
The woman named Manning, allegedly tied to a marriage, denies she authored entries in a family Bible. She rejects claims of fabrications used to age the document and says she never spoke to General No Vetwards about the estate.
Postmaster General notified from Los Angeles that Western Air Express was incorporated Monday for 560000 funded by Los Angeles and Detroit businessmen. The firm aims to win all transcontinental mail contracts from Salt Lake City westward. Ford Motor Company manager Boh Graves requested forms and instructions. No details on Henry Ford interests in the new venture were disclosed.
Stephen V McKen nia, aged fifty two, was thrown from his bicycle and suffered two leg fractures when his bike collided with a car driven by Joseph Potrotninis on Grind street near the entrance of Sevsida Park. He was taken to Prideport hospital by emergency unit. Police say Potrotninis could not be held.
Manila reports Manuel Quezon was elected president of the Senate and Manuel Roxas named speaker of the House as the Nationalista party governs the insular session. The new leadership marks the start of the annual session with both figures key in the island government.
A dense OCR of community notices listing multiple meetings and organizational names spread across streets and avenues. The fragmented text includes references to fraternal unions, Brampton or Bragepert groups, and various local clubs with vague locations and times.
Multiple items detail legal developments and political visits. Indictments against 28 officers were dropped in New York federal court. A White House visit featured Presidents Coolidge and Howard and guests at Marblehead. A Berlin conference signaled agreement on Germany's reply to a security pact note, with limited dissent from the right and Communists. Romania plans expert missions on war debt and funding arrangements. Paris notes expected debt settlements and gold coupon plans. Influenza cases rise in Alaska, prompting aid by ship. A fire in London damages the Greta steamer and destroys tobacco warehouses. Niagara Falls reports three dead and two injured in a factory explosion incident.
Tax clerks and city officials linked to the Ripper law faced salary suspensions. Names such as Frank Finn Russell F dears and Edward A Draw appear in a report detailing rejected pay while auditors review compensation and clerks like Marty Tench and Kenney are mentioned amid payroll cuts and board actions.
A damaged OCR snippet reports on a fireman with injuries and duties, mentioning a home, a rough incident, and a Croatia reference, but the text is garbled and yields few clear facts or names. The fragment preserves no verifiable events, dates, or organizations.
The trial features Mr Bryan and his son arguing over expert testimony on evolution. Clarence Darrow and defense lawyers clash with the state as geologist witnesses are debated and the courtroom atmosphere grows tense with protests and crowd reactions.
A New York youth Edward Shields, 18, climbed the Palisades for free at Pallandes Park. He reached the gate before being stopped by staff. He had attempted similar climbs for three summers, usually coming in the morning, and said there was no admission charge until noon. He nearly collapsed on learning he could have entered via side streets.
Reports say Marshal Petain may assume supreme command in Morocco as French forces reinforce Abd el Krim’s Rif region. Col Sweeny plans an American Escadrille to aid Sultan’s army, with U S volunteers joining next month amid growing tensions and financial strain in Paris.
A woman alerted the fire department after a small blaze on Hough Street last night. Responders from engines No 4 and No 6 found no flames or injuries, and the scene was cleared without incident.
Washington rules require municipal water works electric and library staff earning $1008 or more yearly to pay federal income tax. Norwich Hartford Water Department and other city entities protest continue as collectors enforce the ruling. About 200 Hartford water workers and 21 in the Hartford library are affected. The city of Waterbury declares no tax payments and may go to court to defend its stance.
A child trapped in a Stratford apartment was rescued by firefighters after a blaze damaged the unit on Nolan Street. A resident, Mrs Bowen, escaped with injuries as flames spread through the building in heavy rain and smoke. The fire response included multiple units and traffic disruptions on nearby streets. The estimated loss was 32000 with insurance coverage noted by the owner Tukey Nolan Street Stratford.
A man identified as Amahittty thairstee thite of 130 South Avenue was arrested near South Avenue and Thoad Street after an argument with John Mokiel of Stratford Avenue. Officers reported the suspect denied the claim and was held under bond. the witness was Mokiel.
Washington announces a clear U S position to the nine treaty signatories on China problems including customs and extraterritoriality. France, among others, is kept informed through diplomatic channels via Miss Macurdy in Peking to prevent misinterpretation and to push ahead with proposed concessions and conference plans.
An apparent error in a city court salary bill was discovered after passage. Kilpatrick notes a misprinted bill sent to engrossing with incorrect provisions and promises recall to fix the measure. The Board of Appointments approved 83900 and 2500 for salaries at last February session.
Hearne won approval for a temporary injunction preventing the city from entering into revenue paying contracts. the hearing before Judge Leonard J Nickerson and Judge Allyn Frown was postponed until Tuesday, per city’s request for delay.
Daily record notes multiple ambulance runs including Stephen McKenna at 259 Myrtle Avenue hurt in an auto accident taken to Bridgeport Hospital. John Doe at 43 Reiller Street to Hilltale Home for alcoholism. Ethel Wiley at 143 Hough Avenue overcome by smoke from a home fire taken to Bridgeport Hospital.
A Fisk Tire Co car at 619 Fairfield Avenue was struck and shoved about fifty to sixty feet into a standing truck on State Street near Leshla Street around 5 PM yesterday. Bruce Hubbard of Rowsley Street reported the crash after parking on the seaside side of State Street facing east and returning to a store. The truck rear-ended by Krickemer’s vehicle caused heavy front and rear damage to the Fisk car. Another crash involved Font Albrecht of Cleveland Avenue whose car at 45 Cleveland Avenue was struck by Jonn Creseel of Quay Street at Madison and Capitol Avenues about 1:25 PM. Albrecht claimed a wide turn but Creseel approached from Madison Avenue, both cars slightly damaged.
Police found a car stolen from Berkshira garage on Berkshire Avenue at the corner of Shelton and Park Streets and returned it to owner Benjamin Cherrin of 1043 Noble Avenue. A traveling bag with clothing owned by H W Babineau of Walnut Beach was recovered at 494 Mast Main Street with contents intact. A Ford Touring car registered Connecticut 8433 owned by Fred Deity of 269 Srener Street was stolen from State Street near West Avenue between noon and 4 PM yesterday.
Lucy Denali a sixteen year old girl from Hallet Street Budgeport is under observation at Smergen hospital after she says she took a dose of poison. Hospital reports no serious effects have developed yet.
Hearing conducted into charges against William Seilson of Meriden William Kirschner of Waterford and Henry Mabuisson of East Hampton suspended weeks earlier by Superintendent Robert Hurley. Board president Ernest Isbell said no disposition was made today and a decision is expected next Thursday with possible public disclosure then.
In Liege district, 65 000 metal workers join the wage dispute today, swelling the strike tally. Reports say the stoppage targets price increases and affects metallurgy firms, with authorities noting decrees and potential impacts on local wares markets.
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