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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1925

Page

2

Bingham Hosts Connecticut Party for Inauguration

Senator Hiram Bingham plans a full Washington schedule for Governor John H. Trumbull of Connecticut and entourage during President Coolidge and Vice President Dawes’s inauguration. The Trumbull party will stay at the Powhatan, attend greeting breakfasts, inaugurations, a tea, a dinner, and the Mayflower charity ball, with Connecticut officials joining. They depart Hartford Tuesday afternoon to Washington and return Wednesday night.

Washington Hiram Bingham John H. Trumbull Connecticut Coollige Dawen Trumbull Edward L. Kelly Powhatan Binghams Bingham Powhatan Hotel J. Henry Roraback J. 13. Russ Shelton Catherine Byrne Wiliam W. Verdi New Haven Senator Bingham Josephine Foster White House Coolidge Her Kentucky Republican National Committee At & O Hartford Mr. Trumbull Martford

King George Sits Up For First Time

London dispatch reports King George for the first time in a fortnight sat up briefly in his bedroom the monarch's condition improving daily and signs point to an outdoor excursion if weather allows within days. The King and Queen are expected to begin their trip to the Mediterranean within two weeks.

London George Mediterranean

Capital Quickens to Thrill Of Inauguration Program

Washington prepares for the Sixty-Eighth Congress and the incoming thirty-fifth presidency with a large Capitol inauguration stand, private viewing stands along Pennsylvania Avenue, and a reduced but formal schedule including the oath and inaugural address. Coolidge curbs grand displays, while planners arrange a major Plaza stand and radio broadcast to reach millions. The ceremony marks a long tradition from Washington to Monroe and Jackson, with Coolidge to depart the White House before noon.

White House Himsel Executive Ofirea Congress Calvin Coolidge Coolidge Capitol Coolidgs Capitol Plaza Taft Pennsylvania Avenue Post Office Treasury Departments Lafayette Square Dawes

Constipation Remedies Fail to Help Mr Hunt Case

Mr Hunt's case reflects many who try habit forming pills and rogs seeking permanent relief from constipation. This brief letter notes the futility of such remedies and points to broader patterns among sufferers.

Mr. Hunt

Slack coal market forces mine shutdown in Hazleton area

Hazleton Pa March 1 Seven anthracite collieries in the Hazleton region were idle today due to a slack coal market according to company officials. The plants employ about 3,000 men and this marks the first large suspension since last summer as mines had been operating through the winter.

Hazleton Aanthrarie

Coolidge’s Father Central Figure In Inauguration

Washington dispatch profiles Col. John Coolidge of Plymouth Vermont as the silent 80 year old notary public and farmer who will witness his son Calvin Coolidge sworn in as president. The elder Coolidge, who swore the oath to his son when Harding died, has rarely traveled and has declined invitations, yet remains a central historical figure in the inauguration narrative.

Washington Associated Press White House Coolidge New Harding Vermont Calvin Coolidge New England Coolidgea Plymouth Calvin Scotidge, Jr United States Colonel Coolidge Coolidges

Meetings Tonight in Bridgeport Fraternal and Civic Groups

Numerous clubs lodges and relief associations gather tonight across Bridgeport including Mithra lodge Knights of Pythias Culanthe Temple and Puritan Shrine at Main Street locations. Attendees include I C U C 1087 Dread Street and many other orders at Broad Street and surrounding avenues.

Bridgeport Lufle Club State Armory I G. BR. M Main Street Mithra Lodge Ik. of P Culanthe Temple Pythian Sisters Malin Street iPequonnocky Lodge U. C Dread Street Carpenters and Joiners Bim Street I. Co. O Lort Broad Street Bridgeport Council J. C. A.M. Lea Cannon Street Puritan Shrine White Shrine of Jerusalem Arion Society Mast Main Street Underport Medical Association Emmet Club Middle Street Hungarian Sick Benefit Society Bostwick Avenue Fourth District Republican Club South End Walter Place St Josepha SL. Joseph's Convent Ivy Grove Woodmens' Circle State Street Barbers Fairfield Abraham Lodge Ivy HW. B Victoria Lodge D. of the St. Vicorge Ofa Stratford Avenue Bridgeport Order of the HeMday Denmark Danish Brotherhood East Main Street Sheridan Circe Fagies of The GAUR Vannyn Street

Radio and Opera Broadcasts Sharpened by Clear Signals

Last night’s radio scene featured nearly clear reception with minimal interference. Chicago and Middle West stations, WLW Cincinnati, WJAR Providence and WBZ Springfield offered diverse programming including a WBZ New England orchestra contest, Ritz Bridgeport orchestra, and Philadelphia National Grand Opera Alda on WIP, all starting at 8:30. Brunswick memory contest on BWIZ from 3 to 10 ushers in five March concerts with prizes.

Chicago Middle WLW Cincinnati WJAR Providence WBZ Springfeld New England William Malone Ritz Dance Palace Bridgeport Philadelphia National Grand Opera Company Brunswick Music Memory Contest BWIZ

Radio Chain For Inauguration Broadcast From Coast to Coast

The inaugural ceremonies at Washington will be broadcast coast to coast starting at noon. Microphones on the Capitol steps will capture every word for public address and long distance telephone links to WEAF New York and stations across the country. The Marine Band will play and Chief Justice and Cabinet members will witness the oath as President Coolidge takes office for a four year term.

Washington Associated Press Coolidge White House Con- Breas Congress Senate Senate Chamber Capitol American Telephone and Telegraph Company WEAF New York City WEEI Boston Mass WIAR Providence WTIC Hartford WOO Philadelphia WCAE Pittsburgh WGR Buffalo N. C Wear Cleveland Ohio WLW Cincinnati Detroit Mich WMAQ Chicago WDAF Kansas City Mic WHO Des Moines Iowa WCCO Minneapolis-St. Paul Minn WSB Atlanta Supreme Court United States United States Marine Band

State Policeman's Car Stolen Found on Danbury Road

State Policeman Edward Keating of the Ridgefield barracks left his runabout in front of Danbury police headquarters Sunday afternoon. Half an hour later the car vanished. Danbury and state police searched the area and later identified the stolen vehicle as belonging to Keating. A bystander had noticed a similar car earlier but did not report it until after the theft.

Edward Keating Ridgefield Barracks Danbury Wie Frans Setaro East Liberty Street Hos John C. Ketty Bays Kelly

Yale Student Held in $5500 Forgery Case

Chung Uslang a former Yale student, brought back from Washington, arraigned in New Haven Police court on forgery charges linked to a $5,500 bank check. He was bound over to the Superior Court on $3,000 bond. No evidence was offered due to waiver.

New Haven Cnl Chung Uslang Yale Washington FP. W. Williams

Drew Threatens Summary Action to Collect Taxes

Bridgeport Tax Collector Howard A. Drew announced a five day grace period ending Friday before a major drive against personal tax delinquents. He says 25 people owe three years' personal taxes and details the legal steps to arrest and commit nonpayers, with wages to be applied to tax, interest, and costs.

Bridgeport Howard A. Drew James C. Shannon Lst Drew Board of Apportionment and Taxation Board of Assessors Antoinette Baker Howard Lynch Brew Alfred W. Burdick

Birth Certificates Sought In Connecticut Driver Checks

The Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles requires certified birth certificates when age is in question on license applications. Over the past year thirty six drivers lost licenses for misrepresenting age, with several prosecutions begun. Some cases under investigation involve 1923 operator licenses and age verification due to missing department records. Complaints often come from family members or neighbors and note the strict rule prohibiting licensing under 18, with no discretion in such cases.

Connecticut State Department of Motor Vehicles

Suit Over Boundaries Of Greenwich Estates

A civil action was filed in Superior Court to determine the boundary between the Greenwich estates of Martin J. Nghts and Charlotta Bowes along Long Island Street. The suit contends a building erected by Mrs. Bowes encroaches on Nicola’s claimed land and seeks a ruling on property lines and ownership.

Superior Court Iifts Marton J. Nighuts Charlotta Bowes Greenwich Nichola

Federal probation system adopted by House

The House today adopted a Senate measure establishing a Federal probation system except in the District of Columbia. The bill aligns federal treatment of violators with state practices to harmonize justice policy nationwide.

Washington House Senate District of Columbia

Injured by Auto Award by Jury Reduced by Court

A Stamford Superior Court judge reduced a jury award to Martin T. Kane, editor of the Stamford Advocate, for injuries from a January 5 taxi collision. The verdict of 2132.59 was cut by 1000, citing medical costs under 574.50 and injuries not serious, including head lacerations and a concussion. Judge Banks called the award excessive and suggested the jury may have been influenced by prejudice while noting the driver’s negligence, if any, was not imputable to Kane.

Martin T. Kane Stamford Banks

Noble Landlords Ordered to Move by Soviet Council

Moscow, March 2. The council of the People's Commissars issues a decree ordering nobles and landlords to vacate all landholdings by January 1, 1926. It wipes out remaining rights of the old regime and transfers property to the proletariat, exempting Red Army veterans and supporters of the Revolution. Expelled persons will receive small land allotments elsewhere under peasant conditions with Emigration aid.

Moscow Associated Press Council of the People's Commissara Red Army

Forty Hours Devotion Ends At St Augustine’s

The Forty Hours Devotion at St Augustine’s church ends this morning after the last mass. The annual Catholic service began Sunday drawing thousands who attended services, confessed, and visited the church. Early risers and workers alike queued for the 3:30 mass as the devotion concludes.

St. Augustine's Church Confession Apa Noly Communion

Reckless Driver Fined In Norwalk Court

John F McGovern was fined 100 dollars after his car struck Wal street safety standards and he was charged with reckless driving in uptown City court. Judge George Hi Vosburgh handed down the sentence Sunday morning following the accident. The notice also includes an unrelated Cold remedy ad for Laxative Quinine tablets.

Norwalk John F McGovern Wal Street Costa George Hi" Vosburgh Uptown

DC Court of Appeals Rules Revenue Act Seizures Unlawful

The District of Columbia Court of Appeals held that the prohibition unit cannot seize a car under the revenue act. Vehicles transporting liquor remain subject to prohibition law, and there is no provision for an innocent owner to post a bond to recover a vehicle pending title questions.

Washington District of Columbia Court of Appeals Caunul Wiley Uleguily Tft

Auto fuel saver promises 49 miles per gallon

Sioux Falls ad touts Jame A. May of 224600 Lacotalh Building as having perfected a device that cuts gas use and reduces carbon, claiming over 49 miles per gallon. It promises easy five minute installation and offers free trials to auto owners in each locality.

Sioux Falls Jame A Reeves May

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