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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 14, 1925

Page

1

Boxing Head Seeks State Reform to End Boxings Fights

Hartford March 1a Many boxing bouts in Connecticut are “in the bag” before they start, boxing promoter Thomas M. Galvin told the Legislative Judiciary committee. Wheeler’s bill would abolish the eight county boxing commission for a one man board with deputies, a move opposed by Hugh Red Dy of Hartford and others. The measure aims to raise sports standards and curb petty squabbles, drawing both support and criticism from writers and officials.

Telegram Brafter Hartfort Connecticut Thomas ™. Galvin Tartra House Anjamin W Allley Charlie E. Wheeler Stratford Galvin Hugh “Red” Dy Hartford Jn Jon James J. Wiey Bridgeport Wheeler Joseph Koletsky Mian O. Welch Arthur McGinney Landis Raw Rorty N Errs

Isle of Pines Treaty Ratified After 20 Years

Havana reports the Isle of Pines treaty clearing the Senate by 76 to 14, with the United States relinquishing claims to the isle in favor of Cuba. President Zayas and officials welcomed the news amid cabinet meetings and cheers. The vote aligns with a Lausanne convention context and anticipation of further Turkish treaty ratification.

Isle of Pines Turkey Senate Cuba Lage Vicenate Havana Mareh Zayas Associated Press United States Senate Amiensean Senate

Orange and Black For 1926 Markers

Connecticut will issue 1926 measure car markers in black numerals on a chrome orange field under state specifications. A new numerals font bolder than 1926 digits but not as heavy as later years has been ordered. The second 1925 motor vehicle rex jeter lists about 12 000 commercial registrations plus 21 156 passenger registrations from the first installment, totaling about 77 000 registrations printed to date with transfers in the second installment.

Connecticut State Motor Vehicle Department Connecticut Reformatory

Senator Smoot Suffered Indigestion and Resting at Home

Washington March 14 Senator Reed Smoot of Utah a veteran Republican leader was stricken today with a bad attack of indigestion and removed to his home after medical treatment. Physicians said the condition was not critical but a general breakdown from overwork required absolute rest for two weeks with possible return to vote on the War bonds nomination. Smoot, chair of the Senate Finance Committee, has been under heavy strain since December, and friends say he has overworked himself. he was assisted from the Senate chamber to his office before being moved to the Senate baths for care.

Wasilngton Sen Cator Reet Smoot Utah Wes Ken Senate Warjren Senate Finance Committee Appropriations Committee Italy Haa Senate Chamber

Attorneys Claim Publicity Given Chapman Hurts

Hartford reports indicate a Bristol hearing on March 24 to determine change of venue for Gerald Chapman’s murder trial. Witnesses claim publicity biased opinions, with affidavits from local residents and subpoenas issued to newspaper officials to testify on circulation impact. State's Attorney Alcorn opposes relocation as defense attorney Murphy files for the transfer.

Hartford Gerald Chapman James Skelly New Britain Mieder Groen New York Co. W. Phy Danbury Groens Nowell Jennings Bristol Chapman Ertigens Tlawyer Murphy the Courant Times Harford Herald Groehl Myom Chapman Ia Grohl Whitman Becker Murphy Connecticut David Boloman Iife Wethernfield

Friday the 13th Passes Without Hard Luck in Bridgeport

Bridgeport records a calm Friday the 13th with no disaster. The Berlenbach Packers report gains as farmers welcome the lifting of the chicken embargo nearby.

Bridgeport Daves Warren Indead Berlenbach

Barn Destroyed By Fire In Ten Minutes

A barn on Seaview avenue and Coggswell street burned down yesterday afternoon at 1 40 o clock within ten minutes. Fire headquarters could not furnish the proprietor’s name. The one story barn was attended by Engine Co 11.

Seaview Avenue Coggswell Street Engine Co. No. 11

Fire devastates two Thomaston business blocks

Skeletons remain of the Webster and Welton blocks after a mysterious blaze in Thomaston. Firemen battled flames through the night as adjacent shops including Harper’s lunchroom and Mona hava poolroom faced damage. No injuries reported. damage estimated at 5,040. The fire’s origin and cause remained unresolved as residents recalled past losses.

Thomaston Webster and Weton Harper's Lunchroom Monahava Fulton Market Comey Frank Kaznenkie Vebieh Aninds Jyes Hamgen Gore Palas Trans Murmay Phat Beng Welton Woorle Thomarten Waterbury Katherine Pyrell Ely Cue of Vottee James Monahin Peieter Laura Rt Welton Pooiroom Press al Webster

Stratford Man Kills Himself After Struggle With Wife

Stratford police found Gus Klein dead from a throat-cutting self-inflicted wound in the second floor bedroom after a struggle with his wife who escaped by leaping from a second story window. Mrs Klein sought refuge with Oscar Johnson while two sons fled the scene. Medical examiner ruled the death as death by own action.

Stratford Gus Klein Oakland Street Klein Oscar Johnson

Mrs Joseph Pulitzer Dies After Accident in New York

Mrs. Joseph Pulitzer died at Manhattan Eye Ear and Throat hospital from surficial injuries after an automobile collision Thursday night. A blood transfusion failed to revive her. Her husband, editor of the St Louis Post Dispatch, was traveling to the city from a fishing trip.

New York Joseph Pulitzer Manhattan Eye, Ear and Throat St. Louis Post-Dispatch Press Publishers of the World Long Pulitzer St. Loui George McMurtry

Not Guilty for W E D Stokes in Defamation Conspiracy

In Chicago on March 13, 73 year old New York millionaire William E D Stokes was acquitted by a criminal court jury after a six week trial for conspiracy to defame his wife Helen Elwood Stokes. Co defendant Robert F Lee was also acquitted on the first ballot. The verdict followed lengthy deliberations and a dramatic courtroom moment as the judge ruled a co defendant need not be present.

Clucago William E. D. Stokes New York Helen Elwood Stokes Robert F. Lee Lee W- X Gemmll Stonesent Im Pasalye Handa

Desire Under Elms Cleared In Local Theatre Review

Two plays cleared by the District Attorney after review at the Rialto theatre include Eugene O Neill’s Desire Under the Elms and The Virebran Mayer. The theatre Guild production They Wanted featuring Rivhard and Pauline Lord faced scrutiny. My Banton’s work was deemed too immoral and would be revised. The fate of a third production, tentative clearance pending scene changes, remains under review as officials weigh suppression versus tolerance in a wave of relief sweeping the venue.

Tayluri Yes Syanton Banton Ml Hotere Rialto

New Arms Conference Plan Opened by Coolidge

President Coolidge believes recent League of Nations disarmament developments may open the door to a proposed United States called arms conference. Ambassadors in London Paris Rome and Tokyo would report back under Kellogg guidance. Britain signals willingness, with focus on land and naval arms, amid cautious official steps.

Washington Coolidge United States Kelloge Geneva Kellogg Lyndon Parla Rome Tokio Kellogs Great Britain Austen Chamberlain Nat Evers

Yale Night Triumph At Stratfield Hotel Concert

Yale triumphs again as Glee and Banjo clubs captivate Bridgeport with Yale night at Stratfield Hotel. Over 500 professionals attend. performances include Mother of Men and Come Again Sweet Love. Yale orchestra and quartet encore repeatedly. dancing follows amid Yale nostalgia and pictures.

Yale Stratfield Hotel Yale ‘Alumni Association Fairfield Fridgeport Yielnity Waa Mar‘pall Bartholopew Sweet Love Henandoah New York Robertson Sterrett Abbott Glee Club Tny BR. W. Coonrad Pduartet T. L Bridgeport New England Edward Taylor Buckingham Donald S. Sammis Robert F. Bradley George M. Barker Samuel C. Shaw Nathaniel Wheeler M. S. Comstock John Field Anford Stoddard M.S. Comstock Donald 8. Sammis John Co curtis, Willam \. Bent Lorin Willia Roy Lieflela Samuel Cilaver

Coolidge Demands Warren Named In Senate War Talk

New York March 13 Bombina agents tonight arrested ten men found drilling at the Ukraine Society headquarters. Fifty others were rounded up with rifles. Rifles and sabers seized at the headquarters of the Communist or Workers' Party.

New York Bombina Agenta Tee Ukraine Society Communist Workers

President Pursues Warren Nomination Despite Adverse Report

President Coolidge pressed Senate leaders to push the nomination of Charles Warren for Attorney General amid a 9 to 7 adverse Judiciary Committee vote. He sought to sway Republicans Borah and Mead, aiming to secure confirmation in open session, while opponents planned parliamentary moves to block.

Washington Coolidge Senate Charles Warren Gene Manayed Fi Judiciary Committee Warren Egabe Morrow Dent Ators Borh Idaho Meer South Dakota Attenton

Bridgeport News Briefs Mix Crimes and Court News

Bridgeport reports a man faces sexual assault allegations amid investigative probes. A judge considers cases of missing spouses and related legal actions. Local politics, business, and sports items fill the page with multiple briefs and notices across Fairfield County.

General Pershing Reaches New York Harbor

General John J. Pershing arrives in New York aboard the battleship Utah after returning from Peru where he attended the Centennial Battle of Ayaacucha as ambassador extraordinary. He disembarks with Admiral Plunkett and is met by Major General Charles P. Summerall and a reception committee of army officers and American Legion members.

New York John J. Peratling Ayaacucha Peru Havana Utah Pershing Admiral Plunkett Brooklyn Havy Yard Lake West 35Th Street Charles P. Summerall Second Corps American Legion Waltlog

Government Men Win Seven Seats in Irish Election

Dublin march 13 government men secure seven seats in the dall eireann miniature election to fill vacancies caused by nationalist resignations. Despite some close contests the government candidates won, while nationalist influence appears waning as apathy and low turnout marked the vote in some districts. Analysts say the result weakens nationalist control and signals a shift toward the government.

Dublin Seete Durlin Keeil Mi Erisia Tivn

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