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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1924

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Kellogg Called to Mediate in Dawes Pact Talks

London July 22 Associated Press Kellogg the American ambassador is urged to mediate amid discord over French security guarantees and banker safeguards for the 40 million pound German loan under the Dawes plan. Delegations still favor Dawes as Europe's only cure, hoping for a return to accord in ongoing parleys.

London Associated Press Rank B. Kellogg Kellogs Germany Europe Trig

State Commission Denies Ansonia Bank Charter

Hartford July 22 The state banking commission denied the Ansonia Bank and Trust Company general banking authority at Ansonia and granted Home Bank and Trust Company permission to establish a branch at West Haven. It found no public benefit in another Ansonia trust bank but favored a West Haven bank. Incorporators for Ansonia included Frederick M. McCarthy Jacob H Jaellin John J. Bennett Stephen Bhartera and others. West Haven incorporators were William M. Larash Charles Reiners John Lynch Albert H. French Arthur O Keefe Lewin L. Field and others.

Hartford Anking Commission Ansonia Bank Ng Trust Company People's Bank and Trust Company Tembleton Ansonia Home Bank and Trust Company West Haven S Commission Bank of Trust Company Weaven Frederick M. McCarthy Jacob H. Jaellin John J. Bennett Stephen Bhartera Patrick F. McCormack Pristopher F. O'Brien Walt Hodgkinson John King Stevenhas George W. R. Hughes All West

Chase Metalworks Dismisses Ku Klux Organizer

Chase Metalworks announced the resignation of Raymond L. Alderman, manager of the Chase lunch com pany, citing outside activities interfering with his usefulness. Alderman had announced yesterday that he was organizer for the Ku Klux Klan, prompting his dismissal and abrupt departure from the lunch room project in Waterbury.

Waterbury Chase Metalworks Today Raymond L. Alderman Chase Lunch Com J. Alderman Alderman Hesterday

Cosima Wagner Jealous On Tristan Isolde Revival

Beuryeth Savaria July 22 a revival of Tristan and Isolde sparks discussion as Cosima Wagner aged 86 remains a jealous figure. Rumors say she inspired the love story and several Wagnerians still recall Mathilde Wesendonck, widow exiled in Switzerland, as a muse.

Cosima Wagner Beyreuth Savaria Mit “Tristan and Isolde Wagner Trista Poe Frau Wagner Mathilde Wesendonck Switzerland Madame Wesendonck

Priscilla Rescues 480 From Boston Ship Collision

The Priscilla of the Fall River line arrived in New York with 480 passengers from the Boston after a collision off Point Judith. About 200 were women and children, 280 men and boys, with several slightly hurt and many lacking baggage. Survivors described delays and life boat ordeals in foggy darkness before rescue by the Priscilla, Swift Arrow, Plymouth, and Providence crews.

New York Priscilla Boston Point Judith Pristellia Toro Plymouth Providence Hosten St. Paige, Jr Winchester Masq Paige Clark W. Kingsley Maranacook Brewster Eugene V. Brewster Colliston

Prisoners Fail to Save Rockefeller Home in Auburn Fire

The old John D. Rockefeller home four miles north of Moravia on the Auburn road burned to the ground today after convicts from Auburn prison futilely tried to save it. A defective chimney is blamed for the fire. Rockefeller visited last week, recalling his boyhood in the Finger Lakes region and his first turkey venture at age nine.

Auburn John D. Rockefeller Auburn Road Moravia Rockefeller VanArsdals Jennings Auburn Prison

Autoist Stops, Plows Into House and Is Arrested

Fairfield July 22 James Supples of Fairfield was arrested by Constable A J Bennett for operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of liquor when stopped. He allegedly ran into a house before being pulled out. Constable H R Elwood arrested John Toth on a misdemeanor charge after trouble at his home. He had been arrested on a similar charge weeks earlier.

Fairfield James Supples A. J. Bennett Hauer Bennett Supples H. R. Elwood John Toth King's Highway Toth

Bride of 5 Weeks One of Victims of Ship Collision

Newport R I July 22 four passengers of the steamer Boston killed in a collision with the tanker Swift Arrow off Point Judith were: Robert P Schlemm Boston and John P Schiemm New York brother and Mrs Oscar Green Brooklyn N Y and Charles Q Copeland Brookline Mass The woman identified as Rosa Green wife of Oscar Green five weeks bride of Brooklyn N Y Survivor Green landed at Wall River slightly injured The Swift Arrow sailed to Fall River with bow stove in The Boston had a large hole in its port side and was beached for pumping Air scouts aided in locating life boats Authorities identified Schlemm brothers late tonight through Whiton Co Boston New York Also Joseph Stout possible victim nearby state room 88 near impact

Newport R. L Boston Eastern Steamship Company Swift Arrow Point Judith Robert P. Schlemm John P. Schiemm New York Oscar Green Brooklyn N. Y Charles QO. Copeland Brookline Mass Rosa Green N.Y United Shoe Machinery Corporation Joseph Stout W. R. Sampson Stow Fall River Waval R.L Associated Press Schlemm Bearing, Whiton and Co., Inc Cotton Goods Converters Robert FP. Schlemm

Danbury Man Hurt After Horse Flips On Road

Danbury July 22 Genjamin Smith is in Danbury hospital with a broken leg in two places after a runaway horse leaped the guard rail on the Danbury Norwalk road and dumped him into a tree. He grabbed a branch but fell as the limb snapped leaving him with severe nervous shock and a broken leg.

Danbury Genjamin Smith Smith Danbury-Norwalk

Tobacco Grower Walter G Newberry Dies in South Windsor

Hartford July 22 Walter G Newberry a leading tobacco grower from South Windsor died at his home at age 30 from heart trouble.

Hartford Walter G. Newberry Windsor

Davis Cummings discuss campaign changes sparked by La Follette

John W. Davis the Democratic presidential nominee and Connecticut’s Homer Cummings met at Seven Hundred Acre island to plan Davis acceptance speech for August 11 in Clarksb urn and refine overall campaign strategy. They noted Senator La Follette’s entry shifts the race and urged new campaign arrangements.

Dark Harbor Isleshore Mes John W. Davis Charles Dana Gibson Seven Hundred Acre Island Homer Cummings Connecticut New York Robert M. LaFolletta Gibson Camden Bay Joseph H. Defrees Chicago United States ‘Chamber of Commerce Davis Penobscott Bay Gibson Estate

Sterling Buoyant on Promise of Aid

New York July 22 Progress in the Inter Allied conference and Americas pledge of help to Europe plus reports of a German loan security compromise sent sterling to the year’s high. Heavy buying pushed the price to 4.4158 dollars, surpassing the 1924 peak of 4.40, with Dutch and Swiss currencies also firm and French franc steady.

New York America Europe France

Painter Falls. One Killed and Another Hurt at Factory Scaffold

Two painters fell sixty feet from a third story scaffold at the Underwood Typewriter plant on Broad Street yesterday afternoon. John Moulten, 37, of Calderwood Place, died. Frank Hawkins, 40, of Courtland Street, was seriously injured but survived after landing on his comrade McCullen. John Levander aided inside. the accident prompted a Coroner’s inquiry as investigators examine whether a dispute on the scaffold preceded the fall. The workers were painting window sash and were rushed to St. Vincent’s Hospital, where McCullen died.

Underwood Broad Street John Moulten Calderwood Place Frank Hawkins Courtland Street McCullen St. Vincent’s Hospital Bureau of Investigation John Levander Railroad Avenue St. Vincent's Hospital Hemergency Hospital McCuhen H. R. de Luca Joan J. Phelag

Day agent urges dismissal of all boozing employes

New York July 22 Employers across New York and New Jersey are urged to discharge any workers with liquor or alcohol on their breath in letters prepared by R O Derrick, prohibition enforcer for the region. The move follows an order posted at Henry Ford plants and offices, seen as an example of good citizenship. Derrick plans to contact Federal Prohibition Director Roy A Haynes to widen the effort nationally.

New York New Jersey R. O. Derrick Merrick Ford Roy A. Haynes

Wilderness Roots of the Waterman House in Bridgeport

The Bridgeport Sunday Post recalls Elijah Waterman building his house in 1810 on the site of present University Clin. Neighbors spoke of his going to the wilderness and later Hanford Lyon bought the place, his wife grieving to leave friendly neighbors south of Cannon street. The old house sheltered families whose members rose to prominent civic roles.

Elijah Waterman University Clin Hanford Lyon Cannon Street

Subpoenas Issued for Blodgett Tax Hearing Tomorrow

State Tax Commissioner Willam H Blodgett will subpoena Richard H Murphy president of Frank Miller Lumber company Albert A Langenegger formerly with George C Batcheller company and Assistant Tax Collector Walter J Hartnett to appear tomorrow afternoon to explain company valuations and Hartnett's duties. Tracy B Warren may be asked to attend and give reasons for resigning from the Board of Relief for the record.

Richard H. Murphy Frank Miller Lumber Company Albert A. Langenegger George C. Batcheller Company Walter J. Hartnett Willam H. Blodgett Blodgett Hartnett Tracy B. Warren Board of Relief

Coolidge to Speak Less Than a Dozen Times in Campaign

Washington July 22 The Coolidge campaign plan foresees fewer than twelve speeches and no extended tour with dates and locations not yet set. Some addresses may come by radio, with one major address at August 14 in Washington during the notification ceremonies.

Washington Coolidge White House William M. Butler Republican National Committee Butler New York

Barn Fire Destroys Fairfield Property Near Westport

Fairfield July 22 Damage estimated at 2500 was caused at 11 80 tonight when a barn owned by B Bulkley at the boundary line of Fairfield and Westport near the Post road burned to the ground. The barn part of a group including a Bull key house used for automobile storage and horses. Automobiles and horses were saved by neighbors. Four pieces of fire apparatus were rushed to the fire from Westport Southport and Fairfield.

Fairfield Bulkley Wairfield Westport Post Road Bullley Neightors Southport

Coolidge to Speak by Radio From Capitol Friday

President Coolidge will deliver a brief radio address Friday night from the White House during a dinner in New York for about 60 Boy Scouts bound for a trip abroad. Officials said no other engagements are confirmed beyond the August 4 notification ceremony and the early October dedication of the first semaphore monument.

Washington Coolidge White House New Yorker Semao J. W. Davis Homer S. Cummings Connecticut Muraletye Antry Davis President Coolidge Priscilla New Kors Boston Ohio Walter McDonnell Boy Bridgeport Waterbury Kane Solomon Albany New Haven Sierrera Powles Worcester Hartford Detroit Yankees Senators White Sox Browna Red Sox Giants Cincinnati Hartnett Cuba Philes Sullivan Hoblitzer Board of Recreation Haven Police George Sparling Rvollawn Country Club Metene Barry

Telegrams beat New York papers for Boston disaster

Two Bridgeport men explain they preferred Bridgeport Telegram editions sold near Broadway and 42nd Street, saying the Telegram carried a fuller Boston disaster account. They note the Telegram goes to press later than New York papers, making it more current for news.

Bridgeport New York Bridgeport Telegram 42Nd St Broadway Boston New York City

Three Bodies Recovered From Sound Tragedy

A prolonged search has ended with the recovery of three of seven missing youths swept from Fairfield Beach when a boating accident occurred. The victims identified include Florence Benson, Walter Bergquist, and the unnamed Alva Nordquist. The remaining four youths remain missing as authorities continue the vigil.

Ernest Peterson Hjalmar Peterson Fairfield Beach Walter Bergquist Rudolph Bergquist Seaside Avenue Ethel Bergquist

Darrow Seeks Insanity Plea in Leopold Loeb Case

Chicago July 22 Associated Press legal minds debate whether oral or moral turpitude will determine the fate of Nathan Leopold Jr and Richard Loeb after they pleaded guilty to the kidnapping and murder of Robert Franks. Defense seeks mitigating mental evidence while State's Attorney Crowe resists insanity claims except before a jury.

Chicago Associated Press Nathan Leopold, Jr Richard Loeb Robert Franks John R. Caverly Attamneya Sinois Clarence S. Darrow Benjamin Bachrach Mr. Darrow Robert B. Crowe Poys

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Kellogg State Commission Templeton Metal Works Old Rockefeller Home Brevi Shaver Democratic National Committee Clem L. Shaver West Virginia John Davis Charles W. Bryan Nebraska Sterling Bridgeport Sunday Post Florence Benson Rotary Sumner Simpson Aules Joseph Lalone Bresnahan State and Fairfield County State Banking Commission Ansopls Bank and Trust Company Hartford Milowaire Chain United States New~ Town Denton Ridgefield Court of Common Pleas Norwalk Stamford Staiy LaFollette Wisconsin Prent Hamad Foreign Affairs Kellers jWondan Dawes State Department Politigal Texas City Margaret M. Dorsey Harmony Street Augusta Mendel Park Aver Hue Seaside Park Entty William J. Halpin WH. R. Peters Alva Nordquist Ted Darrow Newspaper Trehive
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