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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1925
Page
3
Government employment reports show statewide activity with a mix of industry shifts. Metal working and jewelry tools sectors face shortages of skilled labor while textile mills and shoe factories run part time schedules. farms report a shortage of good farm help in some sections.
Police report a complaint of disturbance at 104 Highland Avenue. A man identified as Andrew Fairlack of 6790 Arctic Street was arrested on charges of disturbing the peace after a confrontation near a doorway. Separate incidents include a robbery attempt at Maple and Hallett Streets and a roundup of suspects around Mirdeanki and Ratroad Avenues. An arrest at 178 Pambertog Street concerns burglary or loitering near a drive-in.
On July 19 the Vatican issued dispensation for the marriage of Princess Mafaldi to Prince Phily of Hesse after discussions led by Monsignor Becarit Major and Cardinal Merny De Val. The papal accord allows Mafaldi to remain Catholic and ensures future children are raised in the Catholic faith, with canonical law limits noted.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a July New York explosion leaving one dead or missing and several injured. The chaotic report names a blast at sea or street location with unclear details about victims and responders.
An old ad fragment lists drugstores in Fairfield Wentport Westport and nearby towns. It mentions Lampett’s Pharmacy and Randal’s Pharmacy alongside Leverty Drubtyey and others in a dated local sales notice.
President Coolidge promotes Robert Reger of Peonyma to chief clerk in the Post Office Department effective August 1. Reger, a Philadelphia-born postal worker, will succeed Woods and advance to second assistant postmaster general, as Paul Henderson resigns to join a national transport firm.
A Stonelike hole opened on Broad Street near Ansonia Street after a ground shift. City officials investigated a possible sewer or waterrelated cause with no clear explanation. Saturday court actions included minor charges and a fire damage report noted on Columbia Street with smoke and water damage totaling about 200 dollars.
Norwalker owes his life to a quick jump on Main Street when a car ran off the road and struck a tree after colliding with a wagon. The wreck involved a machine owned by Kallivher on South Broadway New York. Andrew Yobhasy, 2 Buda Street, was arrested for operating under the influence. George Martha of 201 Main Street reported front wheel and running board damage. the incident occurred about 2:30 this morning in Cox County.
Fragmented OCR text reports a German reply to a proposal or inquiry arriving today. It references a government response, parliamentary figures, and a contentious debate over policy and legal arrangements. The garbled lines hint at international communications and domestic political reaction without clear specifics.
The League for the Abolition of Capital Punishment formed by lawyers doctors and reformers announces offices opening tomorrow as the initial step in a national drive to end capital punishment. The organising committee includes Clarence Dartes Chicago Raymord Rye Pittsburgh Clara Duyar Delcor and others. The league plans a national conference on capital punishment and notes the death penalty has already been abolished in Rhode Island and several states while criminal justice reforms continue.
In Chicago a gang feud outbreak left two men dead and several wounded last night. Police report one suspect in custody and another sought in connection with the saloon fight that sparked the violence. Witnesses were scarce as investigators probed motives tied to jewelry robbery schemes and a business associate of the slain man. The case centers on Vanew, a local leader, and his associates amid a tense, evolving confrontation.
Ottawa July 19 AP A government move aims to curb smuggling after an inquiry described the illegal import trade as widespread. Parliament approved tougher penalties for goods valued above 200 dollars and broadened eligibility for prison terms, with enforcement by Customs and Excise. The measure was supported by business groups who warned smugglers undermine domestic producers and tax revenue.
A report details claims by two British scientists on a cancer discovery. The work reportedly uses novel methods, with critique over experimental procedures. Separate notes mention ongoing investigations into arson attempts against Chinese businesses in Hermoailis.
A planned July conference in Washington between Mexican labor leaders and officials of the American Federation of Labor was postponed to late August. William Green announced the delay after Louis Moraes, secretary of the Mexican government commerce and debt department, could not attend until the later date.
Major General Johan I. Hines reports progress from early summer test firings by the War Department. Tests at Fort Tilden and other sites measured artillery hits against towed aerial targets. Two 3 inch batteries fired 94 shots in 5 minutes 40 seconds, with seven holes counted in recovered targets, yielding about six times more hits than WWI claims.
In Dayton Tennessee the sheriff, a constant presence in the Rhea County courthouse, sits through the evolution trial with weary calm. The brief note reports weeks of testimony and the sheriff's quiet persistence as the case unfolds amid tense crowds.
Fragmented report notes the release of a peasant leader by Jugoslav authorities amid a reshuffle of government officials. The cabinet shift follows a broader power struggle as new lines of control and external support shape the regime’s posture.
United States funds invested abroad totaled 1.5 billion dollars with government guarantees accounting for about 416.9 million of the total. The article notes investments linked to enterprises backed by government guarantees and details the valuation of foreign borrowings during the period.
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