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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1925

Page

2

Old Age Pensions Rejected Again by Senate Vote

Hartford March 12 The Connecticut Senate Judiciary Committee reported against several bills including an Eagles backing for old age pensions and a proposal to invest trust funds in real estate bonds. Other measures on taxes, pensions for state workers, and municipal consolidations advanced or were rejected amid routine committee actions.

State Capitol Hartford Senate Judiciary Committee Lily Shaw Redding House Connecticut National Guard Bridgepottery Court New Haven Court Redden Lepake Behal Order of Eagles John P McGure New Weslain James Stathis Ford Board of Control Connecticut Tominson Bridge Sascum Titchfeld Clectric Light and Power Company Titchfield County Men Tie Company Morris Bethelehem Litchfield Emil Hummel Warebury General Cigar Company Inc Tillo Hart- 1Ford Coke Company Trus Company of Greenwich Lolington Court West Harors Walingford Sevings Bank Tust Senator Pelton Waerburs

Woman Charged With Murder Over Brother’s Suffering

Florence Ada Steel, a 30 year old spinster, told authorities she killed her epileptic brother Clarence 24 to end his misery. She claimed to have acted to relieve his agony and was remanded to prison due to her frail health. She was taken to custody by cabors?

London Florence Ada Steel Tandon Toda Clarence England Paris Hias Steel

Treasury surveys Couzens assets in $14 million tax case

Treasury officials filed an assessment against Senator Couzens of Michigan near the statute deadline. The amount cited was about $11 million to prevent automatic closure at midnight. Couzens had refused to send documents that would keep the case active.

Washington Treasury Department Cuzers Michigan Treasury Couzens

Meetings Tonight At Various Lodges And Societies

OCR reads a city listings page with lodge names and addresses including Smaughers of America at 62 Cannon Street Joseph D Powdall lodge 1024 Wain Street Arcanum lodge 1087 Dread Street 75 Womens Christian Temperance Union 239 Gilbert Street Machinists 47 Main Street Standishway in Sirk Henesi variety 150 Lee Avenue Gronogue lodge 10 OF Town Dwell Fratford Golden Hill Coun American Alliance union Pyramid temple Masonic remit 3 Ashiar Lodge F and A Masons temple Golden Gate lodge OB of B 1380 Main Street Bridgeport encampment 10 OF of 14 State Street Dewey Camp MW of A 62 Cannon Street Purity education ad text references bread and tea ads for Bakers Certified Fins with guaranteed purity.

Stside of Bridgeport Smaughers of America Cannon Street Joseph D Powdall Lodge Koof Wain Street Arcanum Lodge Dread Street Womens Christian Temperance Onion Gilbert Street Main Street Lee Avenue Gronogue Lodge Fratford Golden Hilcoun American Ainarrance Union Tat Ashiar Lode Masons Temple Golden Gate Lodge Brig Port State Street Dewey Camp

Birth Control debate dominates Senate hearing on reform

The hearing features Mrs. Sanger and Dr. Towe as advocates arguing for education and medical guidance on birth control to curb population growth. Critics warn of risks to public health and morality while lawmakers weigh limited physician discretion and the bill structure.

House Prepares Tribute After Death of Wallingford Deputy

Hartford March 1. In a bereavement prayer the House chaplain asked divine aid for the family of Representative Wo H Hoddard of Wallingford who died during the night. The chamber observed mourning as a seat was draped. A series of bills were discussed and several measures were tabled or rejected including reforms to board of pardons meeting times and tax canvassing. The session noted confirmations and committee actions for compensation, licensing, and public works with various representatives named from Wallingford, Westport, Manchester, Bridgeport, Branford, and New Haven.

Spalet Capitol Hartford House Rey A . Lewis Wo H Hoddard Wallingfd Board of Pardons Hagton Westport Serre Danburs Osborne Radding Hubbell Platt Mackenzie Bailey Hell Registrars of Voters US Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce Flvers Harbors and Bridges Salem Montville Friend Workmen Joseph Wseo Goddard Chaplin Tenis Repesentative Fxes Waling Johnson Manchester Tinklestone Bridgeport Beadler

Radio reception mixed with static on New York Newark stations

Last night radio programs came through fairly clear with some static. The New York stations and WOR of Newark were clearly heard despite a few static patches.

New York WOR Newark

Favorable action on dairy and food merger expected

Hartford March 12 The appropriations committee is expected to report favorably on a bill to consolidate the Dairy and Food Commission under the Department of Agriculture to one head Senator Phiptvet of Newtown is to be appointed secretary Leonard Usealey of the State Board of Agriculture supported the measure which also meets the approval of the State Grange the State Fruit Growers association and other similar organizations.

Hartford Dairy and Food Commission Department of Agriculture Phip T Vet Newtown Leonard TH Usealey State Board of Agriculture State Grange State Fruit’ Rowers’ Association

Bridgeport Bus Service Plan Faces Hearing Delays

Bridgeport transit officials debated Connect cut Company bus links between trolley terminals as a practical service expansion. Attorneys for Bridgeport Auto Transit and two other firms argued for routes from Union Avenue to Clover Street with transfers among bus and trolley lines. Residents attended the hearing, which was adjourned to reconvene after all petitions are heard.

Bridgeport Connectcut Union Avenue Central Avenue Stratford Barnum Avenue Boston Avenue Clover Street Canaan Roal 1Dge Port Auto Kansit Go Cts Service Co John L Hubbard Businey Hearns Bridgeport Auto Tranait Co Barnum and Mill Swanson Agenur Mi Buel Cliford Wilson Thoriing Coughlin Jordan Go Swangon Avenue Nichols Avenue Pia Mi Wileou Mi Petter Connecticut

Culhane Case Before Assembly In Hartford Hearing

Hartford March 13 A Legislative committee on claims heard Patrick Et Healey of Waterbury present the compensation case for John F Culhane of Dinbuis alleging crippled conditions from dialysis contact at Camp Taletis VA in 1928 while he served with the National Guard. The claimant seeks relief for injuries described as pitiful and severe.

Hartford John F ¢Ulhane Dinbuis Camp Taletis National Guard Patrick Et Healey Waterbury Legislative Committee On

Penn Relay Meet Entries Pour In From Colleges

Philadelphia reports heavy interest as more than ninety colleges and 390 schools have entered teams or athletes for the Penn Relay Meet. Organizers expect upwards of 500 institutions including teams from Canada and England to participate in the April carnival.

Philadelphia Apri Orten Teady

Harbor News Fragments On Pups, Decks, and Local Vessels

Confused notes describe harbor activity and a planning dock project. Mentions Charley Blackham, Carl Davis, the Anetican Tuhe and tamping Ca, and a cement laden canal near Buglight. Details drift with spots of shipping lore and local landmarks, no clear event or date.

Makerel Charley Blackham Carl Davis

Tax Increase Blamed on New York Residents, Farmers Speak

At a Hartford hearing, farmers from Westport Southport Milford and Bridgeport complained of rising taxes blamed on New York buyers and summer homes. Everett Sniffen urged market value assessments while questions arose if current statute allows West Hartford style zoning and assessment reforms.

Harrford Common Sense Everett Sniffen Stratford Ald Legislative Committee On Finance New York West Hartford Westport Southport Milford Bridgeport Pasco Aldo

Woodson Case Report Continues With Emotional Court Room Scene

Mrs Woodson breaks down as she defends her husband saying she never married before and vows to stand by him. The couple plans a church ceremony at St Agnes in Brooklyn once he is freed, while police hold Sedlow for parole board action or habeas corpus.

Influenza Blamed for Many Deaths in Chicago

Chicago reports 78 new influenza cases and seven new deaths in 36 hours. Health Commissioner warns against epidemic panic and urges public self care as the spread continues.

Chicago Fo Yesterdy Hermin Bundesen

Yale Bowl expansion rumor denied by Yale Athletic Association

The Yale bond seating for about 78090 will not be enlarged this year despite alumni agitation. Professor Clarence W Mendell said the question is not serious now for several reasons including demand surpassing supply for big games and the new seats offering only a poor view.

New Haven Yale Bond Yale Athletic Association Clarence W Mendell Yale

Man and Horses Rescued from Ice on St Lawrence

March 12 report from Quebec describes Aime Daffeur of St Antoine Des Fonda adrift on an ice cake in the St Lawrence River with a team of horses. The Canadian steam er Lady Grey rescued him though Lafley went to aid an old one arm man stranded with his team. The old man was ashore in a canoe while the ice broke away and carried man and beasts downstream.

Quebey Aime Daffeur St Antoine Des Fonda St Lawrence River Lady Grey Lafley

Program Changes After Police Warning in South Norwalk

About 800 men were told of risque French pictures and dancing by three New York women paid 250 admission at a public hall. Officers warned the show would not proceed and attendees asked for refunds at the box office as half rushed to it. Police and state troopers arrived around 9:30 p m to see a program of boxing and dancing pass without incident.

South Norwalk New York Wuntington Norwalk

Requisition Papers Signed For Bridgewater Hold Up Suspect

Governor Trumbull signed requisition papers to return Frank Dyas to Bridgewater where he is charged with participating in a hold up at Warner and Randall stores last November. Dyas was found in New York after an automobile brought in three gunmen and three customers. $176 was taken. Police pursue three other alleged conspirators.

Stai Capitol Hartford Con Trumbull Bridgewater Frank Dyas Danbury Warner Randall Carroll Ridgefield Barracks Dyas New York Bruce Randall

Bicycle Theft Reported From Home Yard

Siephen Nagey of 1418 Parnam Avenue reported a bicycle stolen from his back yard last night. The incident was referred to the Detective Bureau for investigation.

Siephen Nagey Parnam Aiente Burew

State Tuberculosis Commission Opposes Admissions Bill

The State Tuberculosis Commission will oppose a legislative bill requiring town selectmen or city officials to sign tuberculosis sanatorium admission applications. Officials argue it shifts fees to municipalities, risks stigma for patients, and harms mental condition and treatment outcomes. Bridgeport officials including H D Neale Jr., secretary of the Empl oyes Tuberculosis Relief Association, are listed among opponents.

Telegram Hariford State Tuberculosia Commission Legislatve Judiciary Committee H D. Neale l Bridgeport Employes Tuberculosis Relief Association of

Ethel Barrymore To Return Home Amid Health Update

City desk reports actress Ethel Barrymore, treated for arthritis at a focal hotel, showed some improvement per her physician. Plans were under consideration for her departure tonight to her home in Mamaroneck NY, contingent on further progress.

Bas City Misa Ethel Barrymore Mamaroneck NY

Bromo Quinine Cold Remedy Ad Promotes Laxative Tablet

Ad claims Bromo Quinine tablets as a safe remedy for a cold. It promotes a laxative version labeled The First and Original Cold and Flu Tablet with EW Grove signature on the box and a 20 cent price.

EW Grove Advertisen

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