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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 14, 1925

Page

2

Second District Caucus Drama Divides Northey and Ward

In a tense aldermanic caucus the Second District Republicans split over leadership as A J Northey faced calls to act. Ronald Ward defeated Charles Ward for a nomination while women voters entered the room causing disputes over voting rights. The fray exposed rifts between the younger faction and district chairman Northey and led to a heated clash at the club meeting.

Northey Charle Harry Doty Ronald Ward Jack Northey Bax Morthsy Charless Bard Ward Doty Dave Ward

Stokes Court Scene Ends Five Year Battle

The final Stokes hearing concluded as Marion Mrophy Stokes clashed with her sister and secretary in the chamber. Mrs Stokes protested a rival present and left with her mother while delivering a scathing remark about her husband Mrs Stokes ends the five year court saga over the couple and money.

Naitony Marion

Mrs Pulitzer Hospitalized After Plaza Incident

Mrs Pulitzer remained at the Plaza hotel after a suggested quiet night with Dr Ely accompanying her. Early morning reports note severe nasal congestion and fainting leading to hospital admission. Surgeons and neurologists were called in. scans showed skull fracture but no cerebral hemorrhage. Doctors pressed for a source of gradual weakness as transfusions were attempted in hope of recovery.

Plaza Hotel Pulitzer Joseph Kennedy Richards Mass O Hospital Daly

Favorable Report on Bill Allowing Abandonment of Trolley Lines

Hartford March 13 The Senate favored a substitute bill allowing street railway companies to abandon electric lines in favor of buses or shift to motor vehicles with approval of the Public Utilities Commission. The measure permits railways to apply for certificates of convenience and necessity after 1921 act provisions and outlines procedures for discontinuing service while preserving franchises until a commission ruling. The report also notes related actions on taxes, public utilities, and highway plans, with confirmations and nominations by the Governor and various committees.

Hartford Bedth Street Rotor Vehiles Siet Keeney Senate Wi Wotcert Finances Committee New Haven East Haven Branford Momauguin Woodruff Waterbury Willdale Tramway Company Waterbury Bristol Tramway Company Cheshire School Board of Education of Trade Towneveat Sharon Enfield Norwichh Groton Hull Lichfield Mutual Fire Insurance Company Bridgesport Hall of the House Mothera Adhisers Hope Hoyte Allings Colland House Bristol Bonda

ARMS PARLEY EXPECTED INQUIRY ON U S ARMAMENT POLICY

The article notes a shift toward a non coercive American policy to reduce armament budgets and promote harmony among nations. It references London talks involving Austen Chamberlain and Kellogg, Washington officials, and Geneva developments as signals toward preparing for a future armament conference in a permissive atmosphere.

London Austed Chamberlain Mr Kellogg Bruish Kellogs Washington Coolidge Keloge White House Geneva

Dempsey Silent on Challenge Stirring New York Board

New York boxing officials urge Dempsey to respond to challengers Harry Wills or Tommy Gibbons. Commissioner Muldoon and Chairman James A. Jarles say silence dismays the board and warn no meeting with others. If a bout occurs with either Wills or Gibbons in California, it would be acceptable to the board.

New York Jack Dempwys State Athletic Commission Gibbing Willa Dempsey California

Judge Objects To Loading Costs On To Bankrupts

Referee John Keogh denounced auditors profits in the Bridgeport Iron & Metal bankruptcy. Court considers auditor investigation funded from estate assets only with a district court order. Government claims Navy surplus purchases totaling 10 151 not on books, signaling broader liabilities and potential legal actions.

John Keogh Bridgeport Iron & Metal Company Henry QR Kaufman New York City Marshall Field Iron & Metal Company Keogh Kaufman Crord Edwin Thomus United States District Court Keoghin Archibald Palmer Iron & Metal

Radio Reception After Broadcast Silence At Night

Radio listeners reported a broadcast lapse from 6 30 Geclock time with no programs heard. Navy station NAST New York attempted to guard transmit messages to a distressed ship while nearby transmitters struggled with reception amid static and confusion.

Navy Rad NAST New York

Selectmen Ordered to Court in Duffy Case

Westport board of selectmen cited to appear in Superior Court next Friday to show cause why Walery Duffy, suspended police captain, should not be reinstated under an alternative writ of Mandamus. Judge Teonard J Nickerson delayed proceedings. writ claims Duffy was not given a public hearing or confronted by the two selectmen who tried him, with names and details not provided.

Board of Selectmen of Westport Walery Duffy Auirey Teonard J Nickerson Bet Ford Duffy

Man loses leg in hospital amputation tragedy

Raymond Croudreag of 45 Hamlet ghest contracted septic poisoning at Brideport hospital. He remains in critical condition as doctors announced further amputation on his left leg after recent right leg surgery failed. The December events included an initial right toe amputation and subsequent procedures.

Raymond Croudreag Hamlet Brideport Hospital

Ridgeport Council Meeting and Local Notices Tonight

Council gathers in Ridgeport tonight at 11 to discuss commerce and travel matters. Nathaniel Wherle and Notmeg Encampment located at 1087 Broad Street to review property details and related notices.

Ridgeport Council Ted Commercal

Connecticut Boxing Hearing Sees Accusations Of Fixes And Delays

Wheeler argues one man rule could work for boxing at state level while opponents cite mismanagement by the State Boxing Commission. Testimony alleges bouts fixed and referees biased, with deputies and passes misused. Witnesses claim fights may have been staged and profits misdirected, as lawmakers press for reform.

Entative Wheeler Ace Rorty Commis Oner Rokhing G Connecticut Ernst Averill Wheelc Atlia A Cod Hartford New York Eice Cums Rorry Viotaan State Commission Thomas Joanhue Chaiman State Boxing Commission Calvin Ostonal Senate Daniel J Cronin Donahue Hartford Commission Galvin Commission Nigel Tlowers Aflinta George Robinson Boston Robinson Tlowers Georgia Jack Delaney Bridgeport McCarthy Galvin Jisgers’ McCarthy New Haven Hons Lewigs Skoletsky

Bridgeport Men Arrested in Shelton After Disturbance

Three Bridgeport men Hany Kagan Henry Frikeon and Theo dore Melodl were held in Shelton following a disturbance at the Derby Silver company plant. They face breach of the peace charges after allegedly going to the plant to seek a fight and arguing with a watchman named Karl ea Let a.

Woman seeks annulment after age gap claim in court

A woman testified yesterday about her suspicions regarding her daughter’s marriage to Gosain. She said her mother warned her daughter that the union would end poorly, and she planned to accompany her daughter to court as the annulment proceeds.

Wan Ter

Bennett Inspects City Street Needs During Tour

Bennett, investigator for the Legislative Finance committee, leads a two day visit to Bridgeport to review street needs and procurement issues. The touring party includes Dwyver Pehrens and local officials as they tour around the city and gather data for the committee's report.

Bennett Carlos J Bennett Tridgeport Legislate Finance Committee Det Ston Bridgeport Dwyver Pehrens Wade Ageomorhy Bennett Secur Mae Streete and Sidwake Pustle A. J Northey

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