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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1925
Page
4
New Haven June AP The New Haven Bar Association special inquiry committees appointed by President Philip Pond will organize soon to study steps for the jury disagreement in the Magri case and the jurors statement of not guilty. The panel will deliberate carefully to avoid prejudice or interference with justice.
June brings few marriage licenses at the Bureau of Vital Statistics in the Welfare Building. Clerks note not enough applications yet to judge the month’s turnout. They colorfully describe hopeful romance amid warm nights and nature, but warn against predicting outcomes.
San Antonio reports that sculptor Gutzon Borglum signed a contract to design model and erect a $190 000 bronze memorial to the Old Trail Drivers. The statue features a horseman atop a granite base with decorative carvings. Borglum plans to proceed with plans upon returning from Omaha for further coordination.
Carmine Autienna of 103 Chopsey Hill Road was found guilty of assault with a razor after a Monday morning attack in his bedroom. He pleaded not guilty initially, but was convicted of simple assault and received a six month jail term from Judge William J Buckley in City. The couple’s trouble stemmed from May 10 when his wife left, returning after 15 days. Prosecutor Shannon said the slashing aimed to permanently scar her.
Chicago June 3 AP report says a 16 month old girl found with an automatic pistol on a plaything discharged twice, killing Celia Rose Cody. James Cody, a boarder, told police the mother gave the pistol after the infant cried and moments later two shots rang out, finishing Mrs Rose.
New York June 3 Gov Smith shows improvement after several days at the Biltmore Hotel suite with throat trouble. He has not yet regained his voice and remains confined.
Professor Win ly on Phelps of Yale University declined the offer to become the first president of the proposed 150000000 University of Miami at Coral Gables ten miles from Miami. He said he would be tempted by the honor but chose to remain at Yale where he has taught 34 years, believing the Miami project has a bright future.
Hartford officials report a new act taxes moving picture film at 16 per 1000 feet and grants the tax commissioner power to censor. The measure allows forfeiture and requires distributors to register. An agent in New Haven will enforce the act with a $4500 yearly salary.
London June 3 AP King George today celebrated his sixtieth birthday. The Coast arrived from Windsor for the occasion bringing greetings from relatives friends and foreign rulers. The main public event was a military parade in St James Park with the Brigade of Guards performing evolutions. Marshall Poop attended by special invitation to participate in the parade.
In Nordole Virginia Arnold R Smith 41 shot and killed his wife during a domestic dispute over divorce proceedings then killed himself at Lynn Haven near Virginia Beach. A second shot struck the wife as she lay, and Smith then shot her brother and sister in law. The couple had separated for about a year and a divorce action had been filed by the wife. They left two children.
The Fairfield Garden Club, organized December 1, 1915, announces a flower show on Wednesday July 17 at Mr DeVer Warner's estate on the Post Road Penfield Road. Exhibits include hybrid teas, perennials, peonies, columbine, foxglove, and arrangements. prizes awarded for single varieties and collections. Punch will be served in the club’s colonial gardens.
Advertisement claims Emerald 611 cures swollen glands by topical application, with quick healing and no unsightly scarring. It promotes a two-ounce bottle of Emerald O11 for full strength use and notes additional use to reduce swollen veins and goa dissolves gobs. Hindle Drug
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