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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1925

Page

2

U S Financial Interests Aid Gold Standard Plan Details

Washington May 31 AP— details of a plan by which American financial interests will back the gold standard in England were released. The Federal Reserve Board outlines two credits to the Bank of England totaling 190 million and 200 million dollars, with arrangements for gold sales, deposits, and discount rates to support the English gold standard and stabilize exchange.

Washington Whch England Fed- Am! Reserve Board J P_ Morgan and Company Reserve Board Federal Reserve Bank of England New York Federal Reserve Bank Federal Reserve Banks Ita Dowalmons Reserves Advisory Council Boars Reserve Banka Federal Reserve Bank of New York Bank of’ England New York Reserve Bank Sola Wall Place Bank of New York Bank of Fingland Eng New York Ykhia Ain New York

Road bills loom as Connecticut General Assembly nears end

Connecticut lawmakers in Hartford confront a tightened trunkline road plan as the Senate passes a bridge upkeep bill to towns and a large highway department bill moves through without detailed votes. The Assembly debates a reform commission on state institutions and weighs major road measures before adjournment.

Connecticut General Assembly Hlartford Committee On Roads State Highway Department Senate Woodruff Committee On Highway Department House Sach John Aa. Macdonald II Committee On Roads, Bridges and Rivers Yate Somora Masachusetts Ital

Yale Students Stage Campus Outburst and Suppressed Celebration

Yale students erupted in a party that escalated to a fence climb and vandalism. Campus police intervened as freshmen faced recall orders and John Ellis addressed the crowd, ending the disruption. The incident recalls a similar 1923 fallout leading to probation and loss of privileges for the class.

Ales Ferry Thia Latrar John Ft Ellis En Pessonilly Wak Sen

Fosdick Preaches in New Pulpit at Park Avenue Church

Dr Fosdick speaks on inclusive membership and modern religious problems as youths seek guidance. He argues Christianity must reach rebellious young people with true teachings of Jesus Christ, not conventional norms. He outlines plans for travel studying ahead and notes Rev. Woelfkin will continue as senior minister.

Church of Chr Fosdick Fasdick Jesus Christi Park Avenue Baptist Church Cornelings Wortkin Tosdick

Ape Like Man Sought as Slayer in Brooklyn Assault

Mrs. Cooperberg identifies a suspected attacker described as ape like and says she fought back using wit and force. Medical examiner links Florence Kane murder to a similar throat injury. Harold Adam, janitor, held for questioning as police pursue leads in a case marked by fear and escalating violence.

Manuel EB. Marten Brooklyn Florence Kane Plorence Kane Coopersberg Ureed Harold Adam Adam Mrsonperberg Ravemond Street

Stencilled Shoulders and Hottentot Hair Cut Is Rage at Deauville

At Deauville on May 31 social leaders and favorites report a fashion surge as women adopt stencil shoulders bold jewelry for bathing and the Hottentot hair cut by Maud Loty. The new styles coerce Darwin debates with provocative color and reversible designs while bath attire grows more elaborate and skirts disappear.

Deauville Maud Loty Maud

Westport to Hear on Post Road Tree Removal Plan

County commissioners will decide on removing trees along Post Road in Westport after work in Darien is completed. Delays shift traffic detours, affecting plans for the Women's Town Improvement country fair set for July 31 to August 3.

Westport Darien Highway Department Hadeen Women’s Town Improvement Association

Quitted professors teach evolution amid 1923 purge

A wave of dismissals hit university faculty after protests against interference with teaching. The AAUP reported nine professors removed following hearings in July 1923, including a sociology professor who defended teaching evolution with Mind in the Making.

American Association of University Professors John D. Rockefeller Educational Board Robinson Morgia 1 Dio Dean Hawkins Ft In Morgan United States Board of Trustees Howard T. Shnford United States Supreme Court Appelican Association of University Professors

Meetings Tonight Among Bridgeport Lodges and Societies

Okenuck tribe and numerous fraternal, veterans, and civic groups meet at venues across Stratford, St. Charles hall, East Main Street, and Bridgeport locations. The notice lists lodge numbers, church affiliations, and clubs with addresses, plus a closing line noting Vancouver, B C now hosts over forty regular steamship lines.

Okenuck Tribe O. RM Red Men's Stratford Borronca Glee Clay St. Charles” Hall East Main Street Bridgeport Lodge O. O M State Street Loyalty Lodge ODF Pioneer Lodge Sons of St. George Stratford Avenue Samuel Wo Tairis Jodse Broad Street Slama Lola Phi Society St Paul's Church Una Council U. Ay M Main Street Nusgenort Council, Jr U. AL Ma Fanfield Avenue Vavidaropott Mrenen’s Sick Benefit Association Middle Alreéet Cienecale Bridgeport Society East Washington Avenue Spruce Street Young People’s Christian Association Court Norden I. of A Onent Order of Eastern Star DeWitt Clinton East End O. W. Union Wvenuss Electrical Workers International Brotherhood Typographical Union Elm Street Naomi Lodge O & of B Cannon Street Harry W. Condon American Legion Grotte M Broad and Cannon Streets Bridgeport Counes

Knights of Columbus Fourth Degree honors in Bridgeport

About 140 candidates from across Connecticut received the Fourth Degree in Bridgeport at the annual exemplification. A parade from Park City council rooms to the Stratfield hotel was followed by a banquet. Speakers included Daniel F. Gallagher James C. Shannon and Mansignor Tatelek J. McGivney. The event marked the Fourth Degree 25th anniversary and Park City council 40th anniversary.

Knights of Columbia Connecticut Bridgeport Stratfield Sxome Tle Park City William V. Calling Hartford Washington Avenue Park Avenue State Street Matin Daniel F. Gallagher Raron U. S Massachusetts Timothy J. Hanraham Reston Tatelek J. McGivney James C. Shannon Behrens The Knights

City Displays Its Choicest Works at Exposition Tent

The big exhibit, open daily from 1 30 PM to 10 30 PM, sits on South Yark Avenue near Iranistan Avenue, with a $5 admission. Coast Artillery band led by J W Phoa ix performs tonight with pieces by Hull, Resler, Wald Laufel, and Ellenberg. Mayor Fehrens praised the event and Chamber of Commerce support as the community lauds the excursion.

South Yark Coast Artillery Band J. W Phoaix R .B. Hull A. Layal R. Ellenberg Down South Myddetton Ethan Allen W. L. Skages Shriner F. William Fehrens Bridgeport Wommeres Cart Feen Pyra Tempie Dunners Band

Author of Famous Song Dies in New York

Charles B. Lawlor who wrote The Sidewalks of New York in 1894 died in New York City from heart disease. He would have turned 73 Tuesday. Born in Dublin, he came to the United States at 16 and spent five decades on stage, later performing in vaudeville with his daughter Alice Lawlor. he was stricken in Waterbury, Connecticut weeks ago.

New York Charles B. Lawlor Tammany Hall Governor Smith Lawlor Dublin Ireland Alice Lawlor Waterbury, Conn

Auto Crash In Milford Sends Seven To Hospital

A Milford auto crash on River street left seven people hospitalized with severe facial and body lacerations. Willard E. Mason of Dobbs Ferry was driving the vehicle that struck a pedestrian, as police continue investigations with no arrests reported. The weekend traffic surge marked the heaviest in years.

Onds Milford Hospital River Street Willard E. Mason Dobbs Ferry Mervill Phelice Apto Stratford Michael Ranamuski Milford Bridgeport Hospital Barnum Avenue High Park Street George M Scarff Merchant Street Astoria L. I Ranamuski Newtown Edward EB. Brdy Capitol Avenue Bridgeport Harry Reynobia Liberty Street Bray Sandy Hook Walter H. Kiernan Francis Murphy Austin Street Danbury Newtoun Murphy John H Wills Paul Chavella James Hughes Bates Place Edward Birt John Grier Sherif Morris D Beers Stamford Meriden Meriden Hospital John Donahue Hawthorne Street Donahue Michael Miler Hill Street Joseph Dunbar Westport Port Road Stephen Stinton Down Court Henry Nostrand Kearney N. J Anthony Dariento Makt Atreat New York City Horace F. Rood 18Th Street Elmhurst L. 1 Joseph Young Powell Street Brooklyn N. Y Joseph J. ¢Iinsberg Hart Street

Germany and France bargain on security pact stance

The Elysee Palace President addressed Strasbourg citizens, stating negotiations with Germany over a security pact. He warned that without solid guarantees for France’s future security, France cannot be linked to imperialism and urged prudent attitudes toward any proposed accord.

Elysee Palace Strasbourg Germany France

Louis A Coolidge Dies in Boston At 84

Milton Musg May 31 Louis A Coolidge former assistant secretary of the treasury and former treasurer and director of the United Shoe Machinery Corporation dies at his home in Milton Massachusetts where he had been a prominent Republican for twenty years.

Milton Musg Associated Press Touts A. Coolidge The Treasury United Shoe Machinery Corporation

May 31 Boston says improved business sentiment in New England

The Federal Reserve Bank of Boston reports a definite improvement in New England business sentiment in May after uncertain outlooks. Activity rose in cotton textiles though retail department store sales were weaker in the first four months. construction remained active with higher contract values.

Boston New England Federal Reserve Ban England Manly Trent Stee Beaton Department Mar

Strangled Woman Found in Boston Hotel

Investigators point to Price motive after a woman was found murdered in a Boston hotel. Police say evidence of a struggle suggests a stranger attacked her. The company preparing an afternoon train to New York was rounded up. Myre Price may have carried about 120 in pay envelopes. New York police checked the victim’s husband William Price, a stage carpenter, who was in the city Saturday night. A fire escape is thought to have provided a hidden exit.

Price New York Myre Price William Price

Trumbull to Attend Wesleyan Exercises

Governor John H Trumpbull will attend the installation of Wesleyan University president Dr James Loukens McConaughy in Middletown. He will ride in the academic procession with other state officials including Dean Frederick S. Jones and Henry A. Tirret. The event draws leaders from Connecticut colleges and Episcopal Bishop Chauncey Brewster.

Middletown John H Trumpbull Wesleyan University James Loukens McConaughy Trumbull Frederick S. Jones New Haven Henry A. Tirret Norwich State Board of Education Albert B. Meredith George S&. Godard Connecticut Chauncey Brewster Episcopal Diocese

Remarkable Experience Befalls Druggist

A druggist reports four customers within a week received immediate relief from indigestion after using ABSO-DIGEST. The ad notes the product carries a written guarantee and lists Bridgeport and Fairfield stores selling it, with contact details to be provided by Abso Laboratories, Inc. New York.

Abso Laboratories, Inc New York Bridgeport Hindle Drug Stores, Inc Leverty Drug Co Fairfield Clampett's Pharmacy Randall's Pharmacy Westport Westport Drug Co

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