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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 21, 1924

Page

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Inter Allied Conference Struggles Over Ruhr Railways And Evacuation

Delegations at the inter allied conference sacrifices Sunday to push the Dawes plan work. Disputes persist among British French and Belgian delegates over Ruhr railways economic evacuation and German autonomy. Sub committees press for agreement while plenary session hoped for Tuesday drafting committee to finalize terms.

London Associated Press Dawes Maconald Horglos Ruhr Germany Adita Rhineland France Cas Feve Altied Railways Commission G Mony Hughes Westminster Lionson

Tearful Panhandler Seeks 50 Dollar Weekly Aid

In Pembroke Street store crowds, Bo pleaded for charity claiming a dying mother and seven siblings. Police interrupted the tale, detaining him for pan handling and vagrancy at Second Precinct. Officers say Joe Rush claims income of over 250 a week from storytelling. address listed as 368 Gilbert Street.

Joe Rush Pembroke Street Collins Joe Gilbert Street

Manager Smith Traded to Profs for Mike Wilson

Bridgeport Bears trade manager Smith to New Haven for catcher Mike Wilson and, per owner T. J. Sullivan, Art Butler is named temporary manager. The deal, a player for player swap with George Weiss, comes as the Bears slip from the pennant race and seek pep and leadership to revive the club.

Smith PROFS Mike Wilson Bridgeport Bears New Haven Art Butler T. J. Sulllivan George Weiss Bears Sullivan Jas Nok ‘Sen Ayho Hag

Court Gives Advice to No Avail Wife Beatings Continue

July 20 Wairfield. James Truisha of Ashlh read to Constable R. Muy Swood failed to heed judicial counsel to stop beating his wife. Judge Jonathan Grout at town court urged nonviolence, but the couple separated and later reunited arm in arm. The wife later claimed further abuse, prompting a police search for Truisha.

Wairfield Cbr Elas Gram Service Sontrary James Truisha Ashhl Read Truisha R. Muyswood Jonathan Grout Truieha Mra.pruisha Hubby Epon

Husband locked up on request for peace breach and drink

Herman Rose of 164 Pembroke Street was jailed on a charge of breach of peace and intoxication at his wife Frances Roses request yesterday at the Second precinct station.

Herman Rose Pembroke Frances Rose

Motions in Leopold Loeb Case to Be Presented Today

Chicago reports motions to determine trial procedure for Nathan Leopold and Richard Loeb in the kidnapping and murder of Robert. Defense chief Clarence Darrow may seek venue change or delay opening the August 4 trial. A Herald Examiner story claims confessed murder of Freeman Tracy and mutilation of taxi driver Charles Ream, said to be made to defense attorneys.

Chicago Nathan Leopold Richard Loeb Robert Joan BR. Caverly Clarence Darrow Chicago’ Herald and Examiner Freeman L. Tracy Leopold and Loeb Charles Ream

Child Falls To Death From Second Story

Dora Marie Ney aged 26 months, daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Ney of 68 Jewelry Street, died today after falling from a second floor picket. The death was instantaneous.

Wachabury Dorathy Marie Ney

Naugatuck Doctor James W. Robbins Dies at Home

Naugatuck July 20. Dr James W Robbins a physician for more than 30 years here died at his Church Street home tonight. He is survived by his wife a son J Stanton Robbins and a daughter Jeane Robbins.

Naugatugek James W. Robbins Church Street J. Stanton Robbins Jeane Robbins

Consul's Slayers Face Quick Execution in Teheran

Media reports from Morrisown New Jersey say Persian acting consul general Topakyanan vows swift execution of those responsible for the fatal beating of Vice-Consul Robert Imbrie in Teheran. Arrests have been made and a court martial will proceed immediately as U.S.-Persia relations mourn the tragedy. Martial law is in effect in Teheran with suspects jailed.

Morrissown New Robert Imbrie Teheran Persia WH. Topakyanan United States Morris Plains Lha Tapakyon Imbrie Mgr Opakyou Tam Thheran Associated Press Robert Imbsie Eacred Fountain

Multiple injuries in local and regional vehicle accidents

Reports from Washington avenue and surrounding towns detail several collision and railway incidents. A woman, a six year old girl and a man suffered varying injuries, with one fatality noted in Bristol and a separate Hamden crash injuring a woman named Mrs Collins and her child Dorothy. Authorities charged a driver with reckless operation in Stepney.

Wills and Richards Win Olympic Tennis Crowns

The United States captured both the women and men singles titles at the Olympics. Helen Wills defeated Emilienne Viate in straight sets 6-2 6-2, while Vincent Richards edged Henri Cockzet in five sets 6-4 6-4 5-7 4-6 8-2. The win follows earlier success in the doubles and solidifies America’s hold on Olympic tennis.

Helen Wills Richards Crowns Colombes France Ihaly Associated Press Vincent Richards United States Henri Cockzet America Haaves Uni Miss Wills Mrs. Wightman America

Body of Hermit Found on Cot in Wooded Shage

Fairfield July 26. Isadore Brokiman a 27 year old hermit missing since Tuesday was found dead on his bed in a shack in the woods between Greenfield Hill and Hayden’s. Autopsy to be performed by Dr. William E. Donaldson. Bruises on his arm suggest foul play but lack of a struggle argues against it. Brokiman lived quietly by odd jobs and had no known confidants. Authorities suspect suspicious circumstances but will confirm after examination.

Fairfield Isadore Brokiman H. R.hirvoed William E. Donaldson Donaldson Brokman Greenfield Hill Greenfield HU Hayden Joseph Litinski Litinski Hermit Russia

Fire of Unknown Origin Destroys Pine Rock Plant

Fire at Pine Rock plant in Highwood caused $20,090 in damage. Firemen from Highwood and Humphrey fought four hours to control the blaze. Explosion of dynamite caps drew spectators. caps stored in an old boiler. water tank collapse hindered access.

New Haven Coma A. M Highwood Humphrey Farnum Plase

Child Falls Two Stories to Walk In City

Within a week a four year old named Ida Wedge of 169 North Avenue tripped on her porch and fell two stories to the pavement. She suffered abrasions on the right elbow and a bruise on the forehead and was taken to the emergency hospital by her mother for treatment.

Malvina Charest Port Ohester Mass Vincent's Hospital Alfred Ampanture Washington Avenue Patrick McLoughlin New Britain Gertrude Dinsmore McLousalin Ida Wedge North Avenue

Murderer Confesses Arrest Made in Newark Case

Newark police report a New York welder Daly 20- Milton Ware confessed to murdering seven year old Rank McDonnell son of a Staten Island police officer. Newark authorities have sent for New York officials to question him.

Newark Nede Daly Milton. Ware New York Walter Rank McDonnell Staten Island

Unclear fragment hints at crime and local events

Fragmentary report mentions an abandoned shack near Ash Greek with cries heard, a death inquiry, a fire or accident, and scattered notes about a church sermon, a festival day, and various unrelated Page references, forming an unreadable mosaic of headlines and items.

Ash Greek Mystic Shrine Noblea Esty William Horace Day S-Bay Fura Bassick Company Giles Confter Altes Pee Baga Bridgeport State Fairfield County

Veterans Bureau pleas for nearly fit veterans workers

General Frank Hines urges employers in Connecticut New York and New Jersey to hire 2 250 rehabilitated World War I veterans nearing job readiness. The Bureau reports a high success rate with 699 unemployed out of 67 000 trained nationally and outlines expected rehabilitations through December 192? with 16 882 veterans to be prepared for work.

New York Coollege George Washington Wiel Acolade Wheeler and Politt Ad- Wsord Feneral Board Gonsula Page An Yebela Tareas Nan— Coe Sers Veterans’ Bureau Hostorin Msrivete Washington Connecticut New Jersey Frank Hines Bureau Pest Hines C Cfantry

Theft attempt near Garfield Avenue jolts city

A trio in a Dodge truck tried to steal from a car at 76 Garfield Avenue, William Hargrove’s home, around 3:30 AM Sunday. The would‑be thieves fled when confronted. detectives pursue leads amid a suspected city gang behind numerous recent tire thefts, with over 50 tires reported stolen this month and many unreported.

Detective Bureau Garfield Avenue Wiliam Hargrove

Death claims former federal bank examiner Edward Metcalf

Edward P Metcalf a former national bank examiner for Connecticut and Rhode Island died suddenly in his automobile in Greenwood Indiana while returning home after a weekend with his daughter Mrs Elmer S Horton at Charlestown Beach He was in his 65th year and death was due to natural causes

Providence BRIL Edward P. Metcalf Greenwood F. 1 Elmer S. Horton Charlestown Beach Metcalf National Bank Connecticut Rhode Island

Poisoning Probe After Toy Poodle Deaths

Police investigate the cyanide poisoning of two toy poodles, a mother and son, in New Haven. Mrs. Mathie Dimby reports the incident at 5 Pleasant Street as Welfare Building analysis confirms potassium cyanide in tainted meat. The younger dog Babe died within twenty minutes. the mother, Pink, was hospitalized.

Cerective Bureau Mathie Dimby Pleasant Street Luthy New Haven

Coolidge Honors Memory of First President of UG

President Coolidge paid tribute to George Washington during a weekend voyage aboard the Mayflower. He visited Wakefield Virginia birthplace site, viewed the marble shaft, and returned to Colonial Beach after transport difficulties delayed embarks. Thousands gathered as the presidential party departed by launch.

Coolidge Washington President Coolidge Wakefield Virginia United States Colonial Beach Goolldge

Police Round Up Suspects in Staten Island Child Murder

Police on Staten Island rounded up additional suspects in the murder of eight year old Francis McDonnell near Port Richmond. Captain Ernest Van Wagner said a laborer and a paroled convict are among those under investigation and that an early arrest is expected though no definite clues exist. Albert McDonnell’s mother is to decide if one of two men held on a statutory charge is the man seen near the woods. Clyde Patterson and Jacob Gottlieb, both employees of Sea Siew hospital, are detained as part of the inquiry.

New York Francis McDonnell Port Richmond Staten Island Ernest van Wagner Staten Taland van Wagner Albert McDonnell Khe Clyde Patterson Jacob Gottlieb the Sea Siew Hospital

Tobacco Worker Drowned in Connecticut River

Hartford July 2 Michael Androliatis a tobacco worker of Haat Windsor Hill was drowned in the Connecticut river near Bissell's forty about noon today while swimming. The body was recovered.

Hartford Michael Androliatis Haat Windsor Hill Connecticut River Bissell

Kidnapping Theory Under Probe In Connecticut Missing Children

Authorities press on with a kidnapping theory as Bridgeport children vanish. Clues include a capsized canoe near the Mills home and cries from the Red House near Benson Road, Fairfield. Deputies report no bodies found and search efforts broaden nationwide.

Bridgeport Benson Road Fairfield Red House W. H. Gould Hursdkyy Phelp

Death in Chestnut Street shooting shocks Ivy Elartport

Jesse Humick is dead in what police say was a self inflicted shooting at a Chestnut Street liquor storefront. Daniel Lane of Lawrence Massachusetts is hospitalized with serious gunshot wounds to the side after a shooting that followed a joked remark about a chamber.

Elartrport Jesse Humick Daniel Lane Lawrence Mass Chestnuttreet Humick James Burke Lane

No Charges Against Rhode Island Officers

Worcester July 20 The seven Rhode Island men detained by State Police near Holden last night will not face District Court tomorrow as bail was set at 300 each but Captain George A Parker said no complaint would be pressed. The detention was a mistake in judgment.

Worcester Rhode Island Holden George A Parker Lancaster Jaenit

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