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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1925

Page

2

Daytons Silent Tribute for Bryan Continues in Washington

The article outlines a solemn chain of events for William Jennings Bryan's funeral journey from Dayton to Washington. A guard of honor and religious services mark the memorial, with Rev Charles R Jones leading, and attendees including family, lawyers from the Scopes case, and notable friends. The service in Washington will be followed by later arrangements as the family gathers.

Resinmatd Owen Callahan Witam J. Theminssn Arran Wallace Hagcard Reve CG. Stevens Konenkormer William H. Mee Partmer Stennings Bryen Wash- Snetan Army Navy Marine Corps Charles R. Jones Dayton Methodist Church Bryan Rayer Rogera Scopes Wallace Haggard Sue K. Hicks Herbert Hicks G. T. McKenzie Ryansa Major Qwen Cocoanut Grove wWryan Jennings C. Wesley Hicks Eaeh Mrs. Bryan Jesus Rev. Jones William Jennings Bryan Mr. Bryan Church of Jesus Christ Belore William Jennings Fiteath Eateac

St Swithin Smiles As Rain Returns Over Bridgeport

Bridgeport records eleventh dry spell broken last night with heavy rain. The city endures days of precipitation since St Swithin day, with prophecy suggesting about 28 more days of wet weather ahead.

Bedgeport St. Swithin

Ripper Board Weighs Linder System for City Taxation

The Ripper Board of Appportionment and Taxation met in New Britain with Thomas J. Linder to study the Linder tax system. They plan to survey towns using it, assess its advantages, and decide on a potential five year contract for New Britain. Attendees included President Burnham, Vice President Leverty, and other board members and officials.

New Britain Thomas J. Linder Linder Hay Middletown Manchester Berlin Rocky Hill West Hartford East Haven Willam E. Burnham John 4. Leverty D. Fairchild Wheeler William Winter Willis F. Hobbs Harry H. Pritchard Edward L. Kelly William F. Cannelly Lawrence J. Gill Howard

MacMillan Boats Start Northward From Greenland

The steamers Bowdoin and Peary of the MacMillan Arctic expedition left South Upernivik Greenland and moved toward Melville Bay. A radio message dated July 27 reports clear conditions until reaching drift ice near Tugtokortekm, with a note that Melville Bay may be crossed in a day and that a 30 degree variation now points the compass west.

Washington Bowdoin Peary MacMilLan Arctic Expedition South Upernivik Greenland Melville Bay National Geographic Society Seattle Tugtokortekm Wilcox Head Devil's Thumb

Reserves Decision On Stamford Press Case

Stamford July 28 A U S District court judge in Norwalk reserved decision on Erwin M Jennings Bridgeport to regain possession of premises sublet to Stamford Press Inc as alleged bankrupt Jennings says no payment since February Stamford Press assets listed at 10000 liabilities 59900 with prospects to pay debts Edward Quinlan Norwalk petitioners seek Stamford Bulletin suspension Max Stelke for Frank Rich receiver disputes assets claims Senator Mathew H H Kenealy represents Stamford Press Oak The Stamford Press case involves asset disputes and potential suspension of publication.

Stamford Edwin Thomas United States District Court Norwalk Erwin M. Jennings Bridgeport Stamford Press Incc Jennings Silay van Horn Edward Quinlan Stamford Bulletin Max Stelke Frank Rich Concern Darnings Cmippany Mathew HH. Kenealy

Wife seeks freedom from erring pastor in Lorry Bent Indiana

Lorry Bent Indiana July 24 four divorce complaints prepared by county Prosecutor Harry Taylor who filed a non support charge against former preacher Wilson W. Culp. Mrs Culp seeks freedom from a man alleged to have deserted her and their children three times. Culp eloped to Chicago with his brother's wife and both disappeared again recently. He first gained notoriety through an elopement with a choir singer in a church where he served as pastor.

Lorry Bent Ind Wilson W. Culp Harry Taylor Culp Onlv

Ring Slams Interference in City Fire Dept Clash

J T Ring accuses political interference in Bridgeport fire department operations while praising Chief Johnson. He cites underpayment of public servants, calls for focus on fire protection and a drill tower, and condemns hostile critics as unworthy citizens amid a reception honoring Johnson with speeches and gifts from business and factory groups.

Pes Johnson Didggy Chi Jownson King Bernard Keating John No Henry N. MacCathron Blodgettville Carl Folemon Board of Apportionment and Thon Law and Board Siemon Joungson Crawford George E. Crawtorn Chamber of Commerce Ruswell A. Glenn Behrens

George Gould’s Widow Remarries and Estate Battles Continue

The widow Guinevere Gould remarries while disputes over George Gould’s will persist. Edith Kingdon Gould’s estate, under an heirs agreement, surrendered its claim to 1.9 million from a stock deal made in Gould’s first wife’s name. Referee ruling shifts the Lakewood home to those heirs. a 4.9 million claim to Guinevere Gould and her three children remains in litigation.

Guinevere Gould Gould Edith Kingdon Gould George Gould Lakewood N. J

Bridgeport Elk Escape Leaves Victims With Minor Injuries

In Bridgeport an elk escaped causing a series of minor injuries to several people. Charles Madigan of Boston injured his right shoulder, Arthur J. Landry of Rumford Falls Maine cut his head and bruised a knee, and Co. K member B McGlew of Salem Massachusetts bruised his right leg. Archie McDonald of Berlin New Hampshire bruised his hand, D J McGillouddy of Boston bruised his side pinched his left hip and leg, his wife Mrs McGillouddy bruised and wrenched shoulder, and Mrs John H Dunn of Boston suffered minor bruises.

Charles Madigan Boston Arthur J. Landry Rumford Falls Co. K. B McGlew Salem Masa Archie McDonald Berlin N. H J. McGillouddy McGillouddy John H. Dunn

Two Henry Kirks tied to Imperial Valley duel deaths

In Brawley California investigators propose a mistaken identity theory after two men named Henry Kirk were killed in a duel last week. John Truden's suicide note claimed he killed Henry Kirk and planned to kill himself, thinking Kirk was the former husband of Berlia Kirk of Portland. District Attorney Utley cites letters and family data suggesting the slain man could not be the same Henry Kirk who married Truden's wife years ago, while Kirk's father asserts intent to arrest the woman and her husbands as grand jury probes continue.

Portland Henry Kirk Honolulu Ulley Truden Berlia Kirk Skin Kirk John Truden Kirk W. M. Kirk

Norwalk Doctor D. Lauren M. Allen Dies at 68

Norwalk doctor D Lauren Melville Allen 68 died at his home 13 West Washington Street South Norwalk from heart trouble. Funeral Friday at 3 30 pm Congregational church pastor officiating. Burial Willow Brook Westport. Survived by wife a daughter Mrs Carl Dwight Mercur Bloomfield Conn and three grandchildren. Born in Westport he practiced in Norwalk 80 years. Member Norwalk Medical Association American Medical Association Norwalk hospital staff private practice and affiliated with Pyramid Temple Nobles of the Mystic Shrine Bridgeport Clinton Commandery Knights Templar Norwalk Old Well Lodge 108 F and A M and Butler Chapter RA N.

Norwalk D. Lauren Melville Allen West Washington Street South Norwalk Congregational Church Willow Brook Cemetery Westport Allen Carl Dwight Mercur Bloomfield, Conn Norwalk Medical Association American Medical Association Norwalk Hospital Pyramid Temple Nobles of the Mystic Shrine Bridgeport Clinton Commandery Knights Temp'sr Old Well Lodge A. M Butler Chapter

State Lays Plans to Hang Scott State Lays Plans to Hang

Chicago July 28 AP The State plans to send Russell Scott to the gallows after a conviction for a holdup that killed a drug clerk He has twice escaped execution in the last two weeks a hearing to determine insanity will begin next Monday a stay of execution was granted four hours before the scheduled hanging

Chicago Russell Stott Scott

Student and Teacher Charged With Larceny

New York July 28 AP Talla Poindexter 24 said by police to be a Carnell university student and Virginia Pantan 28 a teacher were arrested and held in 2000 half each on grand larceny charges after being overtaken driving a car said to have been stolen Complaint by Joseph O Reilly who said he met the girls in a restaurant but they left him and drove off in a car he had rented

New York Talla Poindexter Carnell University Virginia Pantan Joseph O'Reilly

Meetings Tonight by Various Lodges in City

Several fraternal groups hold meetings this evening. Ttalion Women's council meets at 56 Beach Street. Monitor Jodge at 10 OG F, 184 State Street. Adelphian lodge, 1 O. O. F., 1087 Broad Street. Magna Charta lodge, Suns of St. George at 396 Stratford Avenue. Harmony council No. 12. Dr. O. W A.M. Newfield Building.

Ttalion Women's Council Beach Street Monitor Jodge OG. F State Street Adelphian

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