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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1924

Page

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Guarantees Deadlock at Inter Allied Conference

At the inter allied conference Premier Theunis of Belgium and American negotiators strive for a formula to safeguard aid to Germany. France's Herriot, with British and American financiers, blocks progress. Talks continue at Buckingham Palace and Morgan bank as both sides seek to preserve French sovereign rights under the Versailles treaty while satisfying bankers. A commentator remains hopeful, citing the Dawes plan as a hinge for European stability.

London Associated Press Theonis Belgium Herriot France Germany Buckingham Palace M. Theunig Thomas W. Lamont 7. P. Morgan and Company Europe Dawes

Drowned oiler fell from Richard Peck near Point Judith

July 24 New London report says John Nolan an oiler aboard the Richard Peck drowned after falling overboard as the steamer passed Point Judith. Excursionists from Connecticut witnessed sailors throw life preservers. captain accused of delaying response. Nolan not recovered. ship listed after crowd surged to the rail.

New London Richard Peck New England Steamship Company John Nolan Point Judith Connecticut New Haven Naugatuck Valley Davis Levine Boston Park Street Oczun Geach Samuel Hicks Tevina Nolan Rk. HH. White Malley Building White

Boy Hit by Falling Window Glass in Drug Store

Five year old Robert McFadden of 1935 Seaview Avenue was struck by glass from a nearby drug store window yesterday. Both knees were severely lacerated and he received treatment at the Emergency Hospital.

Robert McFadden Seaview Avenue

Hubby’s Brother Accused of Stole Affections in Suit

Ruth Norton Boothe of Cheshire sues Stephen Boothe of Stratford for 75000 alleging he performed housework for her husband and used arts and influence to alienate the couple’s affections. The case references prior divorce petition and ongoing family discord with David Beach Boothe living in Putney Gardens Stratford.

Stephen Boothe Stratford Ruth Norton Boothe Cheshire Steve David Beach Boothe Putney Gardens Boothe Stephen David

Train Passenger Describes Scaffold Tragedy at Underwood Plant

John McCullan fell to his death from a fourth floor scaffold at Underwood Typewriter on Brook Street. Frank Hawkins, hospitalised in critical condition, was with him and may provide the key to the mystery. Coroner’s inquest found no criminal fault and left the case open for Hawkins statement.

John McCullan Calderwood Place Underwood Typewriter Company Brook Street Frank Hawkins St. Vincent's Hospital John J. Phelan Hawkins John Levander Haawkins McCullan Levander Wee

Dillon Demands Evidence Against Doctors

Hartford July 84 Attoreney General Healy received notice that John B Dillon of Bridgeport, attorney for five Fairfield county doctors appealing state health board license revocations, has filed with the court for additions to findings by Marcus H Holcomb. The motion argues no positive evidence of falsity was introduced against license applications and cites medical officials lack of knowledge of key laws. The five clients named are Arnold H Brien Bernard Kafka Isador Yockelman Harry Chaimson and Gerald Richardson. Holcomb had recommended dismissing the appeals.

Hartford Frank E. Healy John B. Dillon Bridgeport Fairfield County State Department of Health Marcus H. Holcomb Mr Dillon Arnold H Brien Benard Kafka Isador Yockelman Harry Chaimson Gerald Richardson Referes Halcomb

Three Badly Hurt In Falls From Heights This Week

A string of accidents sent three people to area hospitals. Catherine Turner aged 60 fell from a porch at 42 Columbia Court sustaining serious injuries. Joseph Ladre five fell from a second story window at 157 Cinten Avenue, injuring his skull and likely fatal. Joseph Con thirteen fractured his right elbow while playing ball at 375 Georgy Street and was treated at Emergency Hospital before returning home.

Vincent's Hospital Catherine Turner Columbia Court Joseph Ladre Cinten, Avenue St. Vincent's Hospital Hmergeney Joseph Con Georgy Street

Two Crane Company burglars held after robbery arrest

Two men Byron Gale age 18 of 108 Fast Eaton street and Donald Campbell 86 of 158 Grasmere avenue were caught by Officer Thomas A Flynn on special duty at State street and Park avenue as they loaded tools and supplies into a car after entering the Crane Company Branch on John street. They confessed to planning the burglary and described the act to detectives. Each was held in $1500 and charged with burglary pending a City Court heating.

Thomas A. Flynn State Street Park Avenue Crane Company John Street Byron Gale Fast Eaton Street Donald Campbell Grasmere Avenue

Boy Crushed Foot After Bus Run Near Tranistan

Samuel Luzit 18 of 676 Union Avenue was run over by a bus at Tranistan and Fairfield avenues at 20 minutes past last evening. His foot bones were reported completely crushed and he was taken to Saint Vincent's Hospital.

Samuel Luzit Union Avenue Tranistan Fairfield Avenue Stl Vincent's Hospital

Water Is Wet Here New One Dragged Into Shelter

John Toeel of 349 Howard Avenue reportedly entered the water yesterday afternoon and emerged in a drunken condition. A pot found in his possession remains unexplained. Police and volunteers searched the park, but Officer Halpin barred further digs as Toeel was taken to the third precinct station for questioning.

John Toeel Howard Avenas Nolice Pari Halpin Third Precinct

Blodgett criticizes Hartnett as inquiry nears end

State tax inquiry into Bridgeport tax collection nears completion with Blodgett signaling further hearings tomorrow and Monday. Richard Murphy of Frank Muller Lumber and possibly Tracy Warren will testify. Blodgett urges Hartnett to follow charter duties and blames outside collectors for arrears, outlining potential recovery through bond collections and office reforms.

Bridgeport William E. Blodgett Richard Murphy Frank Muller Lumber Company Tracy B. Warren Board of Relief Arty Attorneyy Blodgett Hartnett Whh Commissiana Ciiscien

Hartford Names New Republican National Committee Members

Miss Katherine Byrne is named vice-chairman of the Republican state central committee from the 28th district and Mrs John Sarnard Buss of Shelton is appointed woman member of the Republican National Committee. Macy to assume office after the late Mrs Samuel C Prentice who held both posts died last month. Chairmen Roraback announced the appointments after a state central committee meeting at the Allyn house. The move follows party rules confirming state action only for vacancies and reflects endorsements from Cleveland convention delegates. The two appointees were delegates at large to the National convention. Continued on Page Two.

Hartford Katherine Byrne Republican State Central Committee J. Beary Roraback John Sarnard Buss Shelton Republican National Committee Connecticut Russ Roraback Thoes Darien Ife Page Coon Bridgeport James FE Bristol Milford John B Russ Miss Byrne Putnam State Central Committee

Tunney Wins Technical Knockout Over Carpentier

Gene Tunney, American light heavyweight champion, defeated Georges Carpentier of France by technical knockout in the 15th round at the Polo Grounds. Carpentier, unable to continue after a late blow and a tenuous 15th round, collapsed and the referee halted the bout after 14 seconds of the final round. The ending was controversial as Carpentier initially appeared to rise before collapsing again, with officials debating continuation before declaring Tunney the winner.

New York Gene Tunney Georges Carpentier France Polo Grounds Carpentier Lera Andy Criffin Tunney Griffin Chrpentie Hig Couner Georgas Carpentier Page

Tokens of Disaster and the Commuter Tribulations

A steady commuter recounts experiences with tokens used by the Connecticut Company in place of coins. The curious piece reflects on the hardships of daily travel and the human conductors while recalling life in New York and longing for the clanking of tumulas.

Connecticut Company New York

Music Teacher Tries to Kill With Carving Knife

James Sexton a 35 year old Norwalk music teacher was arrested in Darien for carrying a concealed weapon intoxication and assault with intent to kill after forcing entry to Mrs. William Ingles home with a carving knife He was arraigned and remanded to tomorrow afternoon for counsel His wife aided by bail and Mrs Ingles former name Roberta Ferris separated from her husband since May seeks divorce due to cruelty The night raid followed a party at Mrs Ingles home and a later midnight entry when Sexton again broke in and confronted her with the knife. a struggle left her with cuts and the weapon seized by Duryea and Hogan who restrained him before he fled

Darien James Sexton South Main Street Norwalk William Ingles Sedgewick Sexton Ingles Roberta Ferris Wolfson Company of Orange Mrs. Ingles Ernest L Groat Clarence HM Scofield Arthur Ferris Howan Street Damen

Seaplane joins search for final body in canoe tragedy

Reported seaplane arrival aids rescue efforts, with funeral arrangements pending as five graves are prepared. Police note additional incidents around Seagide Park including a man entering water and emerging drunk, leading to an arrest.

Seagide Park Mhrea Poten Ruth Norton Boothe Seaffold Doroner Blodgett Drew Fairfield County

Seaplane Aids Search For Girl Among Canoe Tragedy Victims

A Mitchel Field seaplane joins searchers to recover 14 year old Ethel Bergquist’s body after a canoe tragedy that claimed seven lives. Funeral services for Ethel’s siblings and five others are scheduled at Swedish Lutheran church and Mountain Grove cemetery as volunteers continue the hunt. Parents express relief that their children will be buried rather than remain in a watery grave.

Mitchel Field L. I Ethel Bergquist Swedish Lutheran Church Mountain Grove Ernest Peterson Hjalmar Peterson Midland Avenue Alva Anderson Florence Benson Alva Nordamat Canton Nordquist Walter Berzqust Fime Albert Nordquist Ellsworth Avenue

Destroyers Leave With U. S. Pli ers Back Home

A U S destroyer division led by Lawrence with MacFarland Barry and Coghlan left Martha’s Vineyard Sound for Halifax to join Milwaukee. They carry fuel supplies for planes and will patrol between Labrador and Greenland, aiding the return of army aviators.

U & & Barry Presa Atlantic Ocean Europe Martha's Vineyard Sound Lawrence MacFarland Barry Labrador Halifax Destroyer Division Greenland Milwaukee Indian Harbor

Woman Autoist Drives Down Motorcycle Officer

Motorcycle Officer William Booth of 305 Jane Street was run down Friday afternoon by a car driven by Mrs. Kelen Odenwald of 346 Hancock Avenue at Stratford and Pembroke. He clung to the radiator to avoid being run over as traffic was halted. Injuries described as minor cuts to both knees. Mrs. Odenwald was arrested on reckless driving charges.

William Booth Jane Street Kelen Odengwald Hancock Avenue Stratford Avenue Pembroke Street

British Aviator Lands in Kamchatka During World Flight

Tokyo dispatch reports A. Stuart MacLaren, the British aviator, and his companion completing a leg of their around the world flight, reaching Petropavlovsk Kamchatsky in Kamchatka as of the July 2 update.

Tokio Associated Press A. Stuart MacLaren Petropavloyastt Kamtchatka

Former teacher's funeral held in Danbury

Danbury July 24. Mrs Bernard Gillhury formerly Miss Maylagah a Stratford teacher until her marriage a year ago will be buried here tomorrow at 10 with a high mass of requiem celebrated by her brother Rev J Francis Egan of Meriden.

Danbury Bernard G@ilhury Maylagah Stratford J. Francis Egan Meriden

Miss Allen Astor Weds Russian Nobleman in London Church

Miss Allen Astor daughter of Lady Ribblesdale and the late John Jacob Astor married Prince Obolensky in a ceremony at the Russian Church of St Philip Buckingham Palace Road. Prince Paul acted as best man and Viscount Astor gave the bride away.

London Allen Astor

13 Year Old Gas Station Looting Suspect Caught

An 18 year old suspect robbed the Sunfield gas station at Warfield avenue and Ellsworth street after asking directions to New Haven. He rode from New York City on a bicycle and was arrested in New Haven at his home. He still paid $42 of the stolen money to the gas station clerk and will be charged with delinquency.

Sunfield Warfield Avenue Ellsworth Street New Haven New York City

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