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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1925

Page

2

Opposing Bankers Clash On Black Rock Bank Petition

A Bridgeport hearing on a proposed Black Rock bank reveals strong opposition from West Side Bank and Fairfield Trust, with concerns over local business impact, geographic limits, and foreign-depositor risk. Proponents argue council-like growth, population boost, and community thrift justify a new institution.

Black Rock Yeslesdhis Sheare West Bide Bank Pairfield Trust Company Ludgepurc Harie Wiliam [ Kark West Sitekp Qu G Wiliam P Kirk West Side Bank Black Roark Wear Alte Bank Charles Williamson Theodore E. Stelber Stelber West Side John B. Byrne Ralph & McEldowney McEldowney McEldowne Charles Wieiamson Lorin Willis Frank Lo Lucas Mary Tria George P Wesing Philip Allen D Wy, Haggerty App Frank Jacoby John Dez F . Lindstrom Samuel *Greepbaum T J Pardy Micheal Roth Stephen Horan Rhernard J. Ashman Dred Atwater William P. Prick Theodore Steiber Adolph Sherman Joseph Cigdar Wee Side Bank Horace B Merwin Roberi Goddard Fairfield Trust Company Bridgeport Trust Company Fdmon? & Wolfe Guy P. Miller Angus H Bu Lard Ernest TR. Cathcart Dupont Company Fairfield Elmer G Thrall George BP. Wesing Willamson Bridgeport Conn Bank Commission Neter Fairfield Avenue Brewster Street Geome Wiilard Black Rock Bank oSecond Automobile Center Bullard Ituth Hawthorne Ullard Company Bixth Fairfeld Iowa Blick Rock Terriory Taes Mack Motor Company Diewif Ash Creek Viat 8.de Bank West End Whittier Street

Man With Broken Back Not Likely To Recover

Greenwich July 40 Special Little hope was held tonight for the recovery of William Ulm schneider twenty four a Dog Cob carpenter who let in Greenwich hospital in a critical condition suffering from a broken back and other injuries Ulm schneider was catapulted through the air landing on a jagged rock when his auto crashed through the Mianus bridge about 12 26 o clock this morning

Greenwich William Ulmschneider Greenwich Hospital Ulmachneider Mianus Bridge

Eclectics Denied License Plea in Health Board Case

A court rejects Eclectics plea for license restoration, upholding temporary deprivation as justified by public interest and statutory authority. Opinion notes the five member board must function despite a temporary vacancy and cites state referee findings as support.

Board of Health Belectic Examining Board

Warner Funeral Set for Sunday

Dr. Warner a Bridgeport well known physician and businessman dies after a long career. Born October 26 1841 in Cuyler New York he served in the Civil War and pursued medicine becoming a leader in medical education and local industry. His son Lucien led the Bridgeport Oratorio Society as president for several seasons.

York Warner Bridgeport Bridgeport Oratorio Society Lucien Warner Son Europe Agnis Arthur Mra Arthur Whitman Dr. Warner Cuyler Oberlin College Oberlin Ohio Warner Brothers Corset Company Warner Chemical Company The Home Insurance Company MC A Congregational Church Building Society American Missionary Association McGrawville N. Y New York City Warner Brothers Chemical Company

Riff Leader Receives 0 Days Notice From Government

American Lafayette volunteers are notified by Hank Franklin Boulton on behalf of the government. Premier Primave presided at a luncheon with Cal Sweeny beside him as Karl H. Von Weig and the Universal Service European chief listened. Von Weigand has been invited by the French government to Morrocan front and expects a Rabat leave next Tuesday. Americans thanked. Premier Palnleve praised Col. Sweeny and aviators for aiding the mission and carrying out the white man’s burden in the civilizing campaign against pillaging tribes.

Lafayette Cal Charles Sweeny Hank Franklin Boulton Primave Cal Sweeny Karl H. von Weig Universal Service von Weigand Rabat Col. Sweeny Palnleve France

Bank Charter Debate Hinges on Savings Interest

The article argues that a new bank could not attract savings deposits unless it offered 4 percent interest, a rate higher than recent gains and similar to mutual banks. It contends only well funded banks with surplus and past favorable investments can sustain such returns. The conclusion is that the charter should be declined for the welfare of existing banks.

F. L. Mills Arthur Clark Bridgeport Nash Motors Corporation Peck and Lines Fox Ang Aller Guime West Side West Side Bank Bridgeport Steiber Black Rock Hartford Black Rock Bank Silal West End Black Roark Connecticut Goddard Bank Commission United States New Charles Tha Mercantie Inc Savings Department

Supreme Court Confirms Penalty in Beverages Case

The court upholds a penalty linked to an accessory theory in beer transport charges. It discusses common law principles, jury instructions, and the admissibility of chemists and truck drivers testimony on beer samples. The ruling notes the beer's alcohol content exceeded statutory limits on several tracks and rejects defense requests for additional cautions.

Greenstein William M. Maltbie William H. Comley, Jr Comiley Supreme Court Levy Malible Installen S Maltbie Lévy

Workmen Injured When Plank Strikes Telegraph Pole in Bridgeport

Peter Silva aged 52 from 66 Lexington Avenue and Joseph Lopes 50 of 89 Levington Avenue were seriously injured yesterday when a plank on a recovering truck struck a telegraph pole and toppled them from the plank. Pasquale Villang 36 of Randall Avenue and John Piccirilla 28 of 276 Grand Street suffered minor injuries and were discharged. The pack, owned by Charles Copp ler and driven by Dominico Turco, travelled on Barnum Avenue near Seaview when the plank swung in and hurled the men to the ground. All were taken to Bridgeport Hospital after initial treatment by Emergency staff.

Peter Silva Lexington Avenue Bridgeport Hospital Joseph Lopes Pasquale Villang Randall Avenue John Piccirilla Grand Stret Charles Coppler Clark Street Dominico Turco Roselle Street Barnum Avenue Seaview Limergency Ambuldant Tr. Frastra Emergency

New Haven Prohibition Raid Seizes 200 Gallons Alcohol

Federal agents confiscated stills and 500 gallons of alcohol from a shack in Woodbridge. John Castricone, 21, employed to operate the still, was arrested and held for U.S. District Court on $100 bond. The raid occurred as part of ongoing enforcement actions. Nearby, a separate event notes John Castrienne involved in a yacht race in Woodbridge, winning the Crescent Yacht result and the International Challenge Cup for class R yachts.

New Haver Woodbridge John Castricone United States Bernard Bo Lat Wise Tuane Toronto Capy John Castrienne Crescent United State

Wittner Withdraws His Evolution Suit in Washington

Washington judges hear that Lauren J Wittner the government clerk withdrew his evolution suit today and lawyers will draft a new complaint free of objections naming another man with Wittner as plaintiff in the evolving case.

Wittner Washington Lauren J1. Wittner Wittener

GOAL CONFERENCE AGREEMENT FAILS AND MINERS STRIKE FEARS

Report from Chicago notes government mediation efforts in the coal dispute. Miners threaten a midnight Friday walkout if mediation fails, with potential full union backing and wage hour concessions sought. Sankey inquiry precedents cited. Three men, Holmes Wilson and Mullenbach, indicted for robbery and murder related to recent crimes, with two fatalities from the same incident.

Baldwin Sankey Sankey Minera Minners

Former Stratford Man Is Released

Catholic school for girls. Taylor met Miss Elder in New York and a close friendship developed resulting in her residence in Stratford. The affair drew social comment and she became known as Taylor's common law wife. The relationship lasted years, ended in 1905 before Taylor's marriage to Margaretta C. Taylor, daughter of a New Jersey rubber magnate. A child was alleged with Taylor named as father, a settlement was claimed, a $30,900 deposit was disputed, the child died, and Taylor was jailed for contempt of court with appeals failing.

Taylor Miss Elder New York Stratford South Main Street Elder New Wavon Woodmont Margaretta C. Taylor New Jersey Mre Tider Ludlow Street New York State

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