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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1925
Page
2
Tilson, new Republican leader from Connect, urged Europe to adopt a strict program of economy. He warned that excessive government spending and high taxes would harm business while arguing global and American sentiment is shifting toward conservative principles of hard work and common sense.
Unofficial figures from the adjutant general's office show 4,322 National Guard personnel currently on rolls with 3,163 officers and men reported as present. The roster lists units including 3rd Division Headquarters, 43rd Division Headquarters Company, 169th Infantry, 302nd Infantry, 118th Observation Squadron, 18th Motorcycle Company, 43rd Tank Company, Cavalry Squadron, 694 Field Artillery, 781 and 679 Roth Infantry, Coast Artillery, 242nd Regiment, 116th Medical Regiment, and Naval Militia.
Mayor Behrens told the Common Council that Avery effort will pursue a playground by purchase or lease to serve Walteraville St Marys and Franklin school pupils who petitioned for space. The committee Hall Meyers Burdick will search for suitable sites and may consider Cedar Street property offer with tax abatements or rental equal to taxes.
A cablegram released by Senate Foreign Relations Chair Inan Borah signals support for the withdrawal of extraterritorial rights in China as quickly as practicable. The note highlights rising anxiety over Beijing’s status and U.S. strategy, reflecting intensified partisan scrutiny of foreign policy.
A telegram responding to a protest from a American citizen, whose name was not disclosed, argues the United States should avoid entanglement in China and withdraw extraterritorial rights. Senator Borah states there is no reason for U S involvement in disputes with Chinese authorities or people, stressing respect for China’s rights and national integrity.
A fragmented report describes a gunman attempting to kill a Chicago police officer and continues from another page. The text notes police rounds of over 290 alleged gangsters following last week’s elections and references family connections and a county building.
An enjoyable surprise birthday party was given for Helen Swanhall at 431 Nash Street. Guests shared songs and games and a luncheon under the grape arbor. Attending were friends including Atth Von Holts, Helen Kalenza, Lizeborg Swanhail, Battic Von iol, Msther Mlander, Florence Wilkiewicg, Ken teralth Thompson, and several others.
AP dispatch datelined June 14 reports Consul General Jenking notifying Washington of anti foreign agitation near Canton. A student unrest incident at Wachow involved stoning toward the American Baptist hospital. Jie note notes hostile acts by “foreigners” and rising tension around the city.
Mrs Florence Legere Hayes presents an advanced pupils recital this evening in the Stratfield hotel sun parlor. The program features a long list of solo and chorus numbers by her students including works by Hahn Huetther Grieg and Sprass, with Miss Ruth Bobson and Miss Adelaide Goodwin among the performers.
A New Jersey jury found eight Weehawken police officers a councilman and a broker not guilty of conspiring to smuggle labor into New Jersey. Earlier two officers freed as the case narrowed, with a prior trial ending in disagreement.
Washington June 16. Efforts of undertakers in Des Moines New Orleans and Washington aided by two national associations of undertakers to secure lower express rates on corpses failed when the Interstate Commerce Commission ruled that current express rates are not unreasonable.
New Haven June 10 AP Jamey S Sheffield ambassador to Mexico arrived for Yale commencement and declined to discuss the controversy with Mexico but said he saw no likelihood of a breach of diplomatic relations in response to questions
A collision and fire near Rockport New Jersey killed 35 and injured many on a special German passenger train en route to Hoboken. Names of the dead include Barbara Farmer and Barbara Bahrner among others from Chicago and Morristown. Survivors from the West German group sailed later from Hoboken aboard the Republic. The accident prompted heroism from train crew and onlookers with improvised aid stations and rescue efforts. A nurse Mrs Haaker aided wounded and helped lead victims to safety using improvised stretchers and sheets.
Miss May Aliee Crumpton formerly of Superior Wisconsin committed suicide in a Paris taxi two days ago and expressed aversion to Americans in her last note. Her burial place will be decided after talks with her brother in New York. She planned to marry soon and had lived in Paris since the fall two years ago.
Westport June 16 Special The Board of Finance failure to back a new Vigilant Hose fire truck led voters at the town meeting to overwhelmingly reject the beach improvement plan for Compo Beach. A move to table the proposal passed as talks on other beach projects ended quickly. The finance board also proposed spending 2700 for 60 bath houses at Compo Beach, drawing ire from fire crews and supporters.
A distressed nunber Josephine Slipped from a Greene Street dormitory and crawled into a Prince Street nursery committing self harm. After a perilous rooftop episode and rescue by Police Jimmy Welch and Maher she was revived and later arraigned on breach of the peace charges. Doctors found her fully responsible. Bond set at $200.
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