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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1925
Page
3
A New York court hears a dramatic confession from a man linked to a florist’s wife in a moral transgression trial. Witnesses describe the accused in court as his attorney relies on testimony to shape the case, while judges signal ongoing proceedings with a continuation set for next Tuesday.
One man is dead after a high speed chase in South Boston. Police say a vehicle, driven by an unidentified person, struck two pedestrians, Le ron Neenan and another man, then fled. Details remain unclear as the investigation continues and no arrests are reported.
Fragmentary OCR text discusses dubious remedies and patient outcomes with references to named individuals and locations, hinting at a medical trial or treatment assessment. The readable parts mention deaths, attempted cures, and possible professional names, but the fragmentary nature limits clarity on dates or definitive conclusions.
Edward Reynolds, vice president of Postal Telegraph, told Kiwanis at the Strafford hotel that competition among telegraph firms has driven rapid improvements in service. He noted no member of the telegraph field could leave for months and return without relearning the business, while carriers push innovations without replacing telegraph channels. Both Postal and Western Union plan new lines and systems as wireless efforts lag behind.
Charles W. Eddy a former president of the city’s electrical engineers and a longtime city official, died suddenly on a train near Waterbury. He was age 60 and survived by his wife. Eddy had recently joined the Waesam and Shepin reservoir work for the city.
The case centers on a kidnapping charge with the defendant denying guilt as prosecutors outline the alleged crime. Judge Joba Sargent presides with LAXPe Atorn General present, while notable figures from Norse University and George Wasm attend the commencement. Community witnesses describe the scene as officials declare the proceedings a critical national matter.
Parliament authorized 400000 to organize and fund a Canadian secret service on the northern border to police smuggling. The move signals a cross border security push with American cooperation and a focus on preventing illicit crossings.
The Board of Control voted 2400 dollars for the Fairfield County Superior fund and approved 84 000 for Norwich State hospital expansion. They set aside money for pipes from the estate of Grace Newell of Sharon and addressed eight pending inheritance applications under a new law effective July 1.
Readable lines indicate a Mass at St Marys Seminary Linisbough on Sunday with seminarians assisting. Father Mitdeer and Father Cuda will preach. Attending clergy include Deacon James Todwesan, Msgr. Edward Dumphy and others from Brooklyn and New York.
A garbled notice states an individual named Thansderre De New Jtanagin was transferred to Maine. The report mentions a date and city involvement but lacks clear details.
Greenwich woman testifies her third husband repeatedly assaulted her and sought a decree of divorce. She had previously divorced her first husband William J. Smith and second husband Walmet for cruelty, and now seeks third divorce from J Haggerty. Judge Arthur Ford presides as evidence was reviewed by the Superior Court.
A public health notice warns vacationers to avoid bringing typhoid home by careless travel. Officials urge inoculation and caution in hot climates, noting vaccines and preventive measures can curb outbreaks.
Fifty firms were fined a total of 16 million dollars by Federal Judge Adam J. Cliffe after several defendants pleaded guilty in a Sherman antitrust action. The proceedings focused on alleged collusion and price fixing across the furniture industry.
Fine voile dresses described as hand drawn and hand made with hand embroidered accents. Dainty shades include pink blue grey orchid salmon and maize. Sizes from child to adult up to 48. Priced at five dollars. Second floor.
Textile ad offers full sized dress material without pattern or design needed. Materials come in brown blue green red lavender and other shades with optional contrast dot designs. Previously sold at 225 dollars, now offered for 1.50 in one large lot. Main floor.
An advertised lot offers Irish linen handkerchiefs hand embroidered in a corner with hemstitched edges. Regular price 25c each, offered here at 17c per piece as a special purchase to sell at a reduced rate. Alain Ago center.
An advertising blurb touts a Swiss cottage style weather predictor for home use. It claims scientific principles, wooden construction, thermometagy and decorative elk head, with four windows two doors and a advertized price of 68 to 69 cents, urging immediate purchase or mail order from the Main floor center location.
Heavy weight felt base rugs in odd cottage sizes offer sanitary easy care. 6 by 9 feet priced at 5 dollars and 7 feet 6 inch by 12 foot at 10 dollars. Armstrong corkoline bedroom rugs in plain cake or small alloy designs 7 by 6 inch by 9 by 12 foot priced 8.50 to 12.50.
An economics expert from the Florence story will explain the balance of this week the tenet of Florence oil cook stoves and discuss features for present users. Attendees may bring oil stoves to seek help or let the expert show advantages on the fourth floor rear.
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