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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1925

Page

5

Husband suspects wife eloped with his brother

Antonio Capriano reports his wife Edith Capriano and their six month old baby missing from 84 French Street since last Friday. He believes she ran away with his brother who is also missing. Police have not found fresh clues. Capriano, who says he was fired due to stress, says the couple married two years ago and had no domestic troubles. Edith is described as 5 feet 2 inches, 125 pounds with dark brown hair and brown eyes.

Antonio Capriano Edith Capriano French Street Aince Capriano

Appeal Fines for Carrying Liquor in Greenwich

Gaetano De Sonna and Charles Corvisters of New York City appeal a 25 cent fine and costs plus six days in jail imposed by Judge James R Mead after arrest for transporting liquor without a license. A barrel of whiskey about 15 gallons was found in the auto. Bonds set at 4000 dollars each for the pair. case continued to today with attorney Mulville arguing medicinal use and requesting liquor analysis showing over 60 percent alcohol.

Greenwich James R Mead Gaetano de Sonna Charles Corvisters New York City de Sonna Corvisieri William B. Mulville Mulville

Revenue Collector Bond Cut in New Haven

Col. Robert Eaton, collector for the Internal Revenue service in this district, has had his bond reduced from 215000 to 11500. The cut reflects a drop in outstanding taxes from 13000060 in 1921 to 4000009 now, while the office maintains an A-1 rating.

Nwew Haven Robert ©. Eaton Internal Revenue

Robbery at Meriden Drug Store Prompts Police Report

Burglars toppled into the cellar of the C S Pinke Drug Store on Colony Street in Meriden during the night and stole merchandise worth several hundred dollars. No drugs were taken, according to police reports.

Meriden C S Pinke Drug Store Colony Street Atole

Bridgeport Club Plans Tenth Anniversary Banquet

Preliminary plans by the Bridgeport Lusiness and Professional Women club set a tenth anniversary celebration in September with a banquet at the Stratfield hotel. Miss Emma Eames chairs the event, inviting Mrs Geotes E Hill of New York as principal speaker, with Mrs Mary L Shephard and Mrs Car G Laywsen coordinating the banquet and program respectively. Next Saturday the members host a tea, and August features a lawn party at Miss Ella W Brean's home with cards and two tables for food and novelties.

Bridgeport, Lusiness and Professional Womens Club Emma Eames Stratfield Hotel Geotes E Hill New York Bridgeport Till Mary L Shephard Car G Laywsen Mary Rector Portland Ella W. Brean

Man Arrests Over Introduction Claim At Public Library

Peter A McGlove, 22, was arrested yesterday around 8 PM at the Public Library on Muisteet by Detecte Sergeant Armoisky and Patrolman Pringte. He allegedly said he had not been living in the city and gave 977 Bergen Street Brooklyn XIII as his address. He is held on $300 bonds for breach of the peace. Kiya Cooper, 816 Broad Street, was arrested yesterday by Pasciman Kisslebrack on non-support, held on $300 bonds. Cooper is father to four children and alleged to have failed to provide support for some time.

Peter A McGlove Muisteet Armoisky Pringte McGilove Bergen Street Brookliyn XIII Cty Kiya Cooper Broad Street Pasciman Kisslebrack Cooper

Blood transfusion attempt fails to save New Britain woman

Mrs John Loomis 32 of Market Street died at New Britain General Hospital after fire department volunteers offered blood for transfusion. Joseph Farr, a World War veteran and substitute, donated a pint but the effort could not save her.

New Britain John Loomis Market Street Fire Department New Britain General Hospital Central Station Joseph Farr

Bible School Closes Tonight at First Presbyterian Church

The closing program for the Bible school at First Presbyterian Church will be held tonight in the church. A collection will be taken for rebuilding the church at Santa Barbara. Over five weeks the school averaged more than 200 children in attendance, and Thursday pupils will take a bus ride and picnic at Pul inam Bank.

Bibles First Presbyterian Church First Presbyterian ‘Church Santa Barbara Pulinam Bank

Scouts Return Copper Pot to Bridgeport Rotarians

The Bridgeport Rotary Club funds and land donation are linked to a historic 250 year old land purchase from Indians for a copper pot. Boy Scouts hosted 8 Rotarians and 8 youths for a camp tour and dinner at Lake Hoar, with home baked bread by the boy chefs.

Boy Scouts Bridge- Port Lake Hoar Bridgeport Arthur Comley Boy Scout Council Howard Simpson Concil

Fairfield Club Hears Police Head

The talk traces the State Police Department history from 1903 to 1927, detailing growth, jurisdiction shifts, and a 1923 expansion. It lists statistics on complaints, arrests, inspections, theatre checks, and seized property, arguing police necessity amid high crime and fire losses nationwide.

Children’s Day at Beach With Milk Bottle Contest

Plea sure Beach hosts a weekly Children’s Day with a milk drinking exhibition from baby bottles at 4:30, invites entries from boys and girls who will relive infancy. Winners receive prizes. Free entry tickets available only at Scanlow avenue gate from 1:00 to 2:30. outdoor shows by Keeler and Vortex include aerial trapeze acts at 2:30 and 10:34 daily.

Pleasure Beach Irair Scanlow Avenue Keeler J Vortex

Family Poisoning in Gallia County Farm Home

Gallipolis Ohio July 28 Walter Scott, his wife and four children were poisoned today when Mrs Scott mistook arsenate of lead for baking soda in preparing blocuits. It is believed all will recover.

Gallipolis Ohio Walter Scott Gallia County Scott

Births and marriages in Bridgeport area noted

Vital Statistics lists births for Thomas Joseph Connor Esther Doro thy Connor at 7 Savoy street July 24 Bridgeport hospital and others: Filippo and Fortunata Di Donata 245 Jane street July 24. Patrick Joseph and Annie Ruane 7 Caldernoog street July 18. Pietro and Maria Metito 37 Gilmore street July 1. Frank and Caroline Kayetskis 256 Lafayette street July 19 Bridgeport hospital. Charles Wesley Augustus Ferrell and Virginia Reed Ferrell 1501 Boston Avenue July 20. William McDonald and Helen McDonald 181 Howard Avenue July 25 Prak City hospital. Marriages listed: Frederick Spry and Catherine Gertrude Boland July 28 at 146 Malin street and 22 Garfield Avenue. George Kopsy New York City and Matilda Booth 247 Bruce Street July 28.

Patrick Josepn Annie Ruane Caldernoog Street Park City Hospital Pietro Maria Metito Gilmore Street Frank Caroline Kayetskis Lafayette Street Bridgeport Hospital Charles Wesley Augustus Virginia Reed Ferrell Boston Avenue William McDonald Helen McDonald Howard Avenue Prak City Hospital Frederick, Spry Tenty Malin Catherine Gertrude

Ay Hebrew School Cornerstone Service August 16

The cornerstone of the North and Hebrew Free School will be laid Sunday August 18. Classes of both the mammal and high schools will be held, opening in the fall. Prominent Jewish citizens will officiate, including Rabb Silverman of Hartford, Chief Rabbi Levenders of New Haven, and Rabbla of New York City.

Hebrew Free School Mammal Rabb Silverman Hartford Rabbi Levenders New Haver Rabbla New York City

Dope and crime talk at town clubs and meetings

A local meeting discusses dope influence on criminals and fears of gun violence. Superintendent Gurley questions dope use among murderers while townspeople plan a Clem Bake charity event and athletic day at Green Tela Hill Country club with James P. O Day as chair. Town notes include handicaps at a Kicker’s event, Grasmera Improvement Association plans, and district meetings.

Donaldson Gurley Greentela Hill Country Club James P O'Day Clarence R Hall Taffeld Sasco Hill Grasmere Imrravement Association Grasmera Echool House Talen Elerton Offairs Unter Neme Thysdas Renuhtran Club Afl Kines

SONS OF ITALY HONOR CUBELL AT CONVENTION IN GREENWICH

The Grand Order of the Sons of Italy honored Joseph Cubelli of Bridgeport as an honorary life member during a three day state convention in Greenwich. More than 100 delegates attended as officials, including Oscar D. Tuthill and Dr. Nichol Moriart opened sessions at the Masonic Temple. Discussions covered a state home for orphans, insurance and mortuary funds, with $75,000 in surplus and $100,000 in mutual benefit loans reported. The convention ends with officer elections and installations.

Cial Joseph Cubelli Bridgepot Grand Order of the Sons of Italy Baracoa Lodge Greenwich Beloctman Oscar D. Tuthill Nicholas Moriart Masonic Temple John J. Disilvestro Philadelphia Gabel

Danish Loan To Be Put On Market At Once

New York reports a 30 million dollar Danish loan to be offered tomorrow in New York at 5.5 percent bonds priced at 01 2, with overseas bids at 99 4 4. Proceeds will retire 1920 bonds outstanding at 8 percent and 110, while gold parity for the kroner nears. Banken partners include Dillon Read and Union Trust, with Guaranty Company of New York handling the issue and market inquiries rising.

New York Kingdom of Denmark Guaranty Company of Holland Switzerland Guaranty Company Dillon, Read and Company of Union Trust Company of Pittsburgh

Architect Hodgkins Dies Suddenly in Stratford

Stratford July 23 Special Wallace Alfred Hodgkins 44 1135 West Broad Street architect for the New York City Board of Education died in St Vincents hospital at one o clock this morning from peritonitis caused by appendicitis. Hodgkins was enjoying his vacation with family when taken ill Thursday delays in diagnosis postponed necessary operation until Sunday. Survived by widow Jeannie Pierce two daughters Elizabeth Pierce Helen and Betty Raymond ten and three brothers Herbert and Irwin of Lewiston Maine and Guy of Pasadena California. Funeral services Thursday 730 in Potter mortuary chapel with Rev Francis Hine officiating. Interment in Keeter private burial plot South Salem Friday morning.

Stratford Wallace Alfred Hodgkins West Broad Atreet New York City Hodgkins Jeannie Pierce Elizabeth Pierce Elmen Betty Raymond Herbert Hlwin Lewis Ton Maine Hodgking Guy Pasadena Cal Potter @ mortuary chapel Francis Hine Christ Episcopal Church Keeter South Salem

Special Tax Dues Due Within Three Days Hartford

Hartford July 28 AP only three days remain for payment of miscellaneous special taxes to the Internal Revenue Department about 1000 assessments still outstanding. Delinquent payments incur a 5 percent penalty and a compromise offer within 5 to 1000 dollars. The taxes cover pleasure boats automobiles tor lines pawnbrokers and stock brokerage. Taxes due in July.

Hartford Internal Revenue Department

Belle La Follette declines senatorial candidacy in Wisconsin

Washington July 28 Mrs Belle Case La Follette formally declined today to become a candidate for the unexpired term of her late husband Senator Robert M La Follette of Wisconsin. She cited a lifelong distaste for public life and said she felt unfit by nature for political leadership.

Washington Belle Case la Fallette Robert M la Pallette Wisconsin

Shenandoah With Fleet at Maneuvers

The airship Shenandoah steamed off the Virginia Capes today for fleet maneuvers near Norfolk. Navy officials said she was under orders to stay station until further notice.

Norfolk, Va Virginia Capes Fleet Naval Officigla

Boy Buys Life Savers For His First Girl

A timid boy steps to a counter to buy Life Savers for himself and his little friend. He names Violet as their favorite and proudly offers the first girl a share from the tin foil roll, signaling a small moment of sweet generosity.

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Brother Bible School Newson Laboratories, Inc Esse 42Nd St Ometusco Meco Philip Newton Fairfield Club Bil Hurley State Police Department Pollice Hill Old State Police Department Automobile Inspection Department Old Lyme Aquoar T Hen William Dandidson Harpy Robert T. Hurley Thomas Joseph Esther Dorothy Connor Savoy Street Filippo and Fortunata di Donata Jane Street AY Hebrew School Cornerstone Sons OF Italy Cubell Grand Order Shenandoah Manouvers Rockwell & Co Main ST Elm Life Savers, Inc Port Cheater Moe Berkshire Mill GAB Washington Ave Bar TNC OLKS Chiropractic Consulta P. Sproviero Stee Eigen
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