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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1925
Page
2
A letter details Scott's transfer from the death house and a contested offer involving an electric chair. The District of Columbia reportedly refused to accept McGraw's offer to die by execution and may withdraw it if granted.
The Interstate Commerce Commission faces a commuter revolt as New Haven to New York rail fare increases take effect. The Public Service Commission notes the hike targets commuter traffic and aims to cover rising operation costs, with about 126,000 commuters affected and annual railroad fare revenue rising around two million dollars. The ICC found the New Haven line justified the suspended schedules and will discontinue the proceeding.
A car stolen from New England Auto Rental was shot at by a Danbury officer as it passed through the city early Thursday morning. The vehicle, containing five or six youths, was later found and blood stains reported on it. Police said the car was reported stolen at 114 Thursday night and an officer fired when it failed to stop.
In a dramatic scene aboard the liner Aquitania and at New York, Marshall family members race to reach their son who has been injured. Joe Parks aids their travel, driving through heavy traffic to catch a train toward Narragansett and then Boston, while an escort plane is offered on landing.
Information from the General Staff notes Abd El Krim forces engaging in northern Morocco while Franco Spanish leaders Petain and Primo de Rivera prepare a joint expedition. Trench lines along the Pass and Queznan sectors show a potential offensive, with Abd El Krim loyalists reported rising in strength and unity with tribal factions.
William Hearn Wright, longtime Warne Brothers employee and local mechanic, died at his Carcoll Avenue home yesterday. He leaves a wife, a daughter, and several siblings. The funeral is planned Monday afternoon at his residence with burial at a local cemetery.
Jonathan T Weekes, a year old alimony dodger, will soon be freed from Middlesec County jail where he has been imprisoned for failure to pay his wife $12 a week. The litigation between the couple has spanned 44 years, with many judges and counsel long dead. Meeker has said he would not pay the alimony.
Leon Baker, Fairfield gas station owner on North Avenue near Mountain Grove Cemetery, reported a nighttime attempted robbery. He grappled with a suspect described as 20 to 25 years old, about 6 feet tall, in a blue suit with a straw hat, who fled toward Fairfield.
The Adirondack estate near Raquette Lake valued over 100000 will pass to Griffiths of Bridgeport along with the entire residue of the governor's estate. Dr Alice Rockwell, a Johns Hopkins trained heir, has not commented as attorney Homer Cummings says an appeal to probate may proceed.
Miss Muriel Vanderbilt is to wed Freddie Laszlo Saechenyn in Newport today. The ceremony will be simple with only family members and close friends in attendance as high society circles gather for a day of lavish receptions and ball events hosted by the Duke and Vanderbilt families.
CpTANMNFOID July 24 Special Dr Eonard Williamson a physician for Korth Stamford was arrested tonight charged with performing an illegal operation. Released in bail Williamson denied he performed operation on Lyeha Utass daughter of Raphael Guis of Conwnt Avenue. He admitted treating her. Prank Pitio twenty four a chant feunt Westakenie was arrested and held on 5990 charged with slutter ripe on the complaint of Miss Gatasal. Belle Harmon of Buffalo is a candidate for older orders.
A new fire protection system is being installed at the Connecticut State Hospital at Old Wietown to deliver 124 pound pressure across the grounds, enhancing safety amid reports of a fracture incident at the facility. A 8-year-old girl, Millie Brancado, was injured after a fall, sustaining a skull fracture and is in critical condition at Straits Hospital.
Mrs Margaret Riding of New York City who was injured in a serious auto accident near Redding last night was reported improving at Danbury hospital today. The hospital said she had internal injuries above the abdomen and her condition eased to good after an operation performed this afternoon.
Ralph Fureolo was bound over in $13 000 bonds on charges of assault and mayhem after he allegedly attacked Miss Millie Harrington with a razor in Springfield. The motive cited was Harrington's refusal to marry him. she was cut and left with disfiguring injuries.
A Dry Court session continued as Deputy Tadge Willand Buckles presided over a case involving a car striking a motorcycle on Washington Avenue near Congress Street. Witnesses recalled a westbound vehicle attempting a turn and hitting the motorcycle, with the rider pulling free from beneath the car.
Meetings are listed for tonight including Lourt Nathaniel Wheeler F of A at 1087 Broad Street Scandia lodge and Nutmeg encampment IOOF at 847 State Street. Maintenance employees gathering at 1087 Broad Street.
The Post reports a March 8 supplementary will drafted as Lloyd George faced possible death. The document names Patterswall Castle in Tancombite and Rodian Castle in Sussex for public benefit, Oxford Napoleonic books, Nelson relics for the British Museum, and a widow's annual $15 000 from his town house. It notes no lawyer present and hints at political figures connected to the matter.
In London an auction of 240 John Singer Sargent paintings drew high bids and strong crowding as prices rose quickly. A canal scene in Venice sold for about 23 000 dollars, and several drawings brought substantial sums. Madame Gautreau’s portrait was withdrawn for a Tate Gallery gift.
Three of six commission members are appointed by Mr Coolidge amid deadlock over tariff duties. Some duties were revised, including a 30 percent wheat increase. Congress is left to address revenue and tax reduction as the White House contemplates reorganizing departments. Senator Curtis cites possible $299,909,090 in gains for tax relief if reorganization proceeds, though figures remain uncertain.
In Chattanooga July 24 CAP wide debate erupts over teaching evolution with William J Bryan urging full discussion of the topic aligning with Scopes defense while noting potential limits for younger students He plans to speak in Winchester Tenn and to publish his prepared address in coming days through The Commoner.
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