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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1925

Page

2

Spring drive on motorists opened by state police Westport

State Police from Westport arrested nearly a score of motorists on March Sunday for reckless driving and related charges during a spring mobilization. Several drivers faced bonds as officers halted fast-paced trips and issued warnings while noting a center town crash involving Michael Arakeham of New York City and Daniel Driscoll of Westport.

Westport Postoad Westport Marracks Michael ArakeHam Third Avenue New York City Arakeaham Daniel Driscoll West BS

Woman and Son Die in Flames in House Blaze

A woman and her son perished in a fire that broke out through a window. The other son Joseph escaped unharmed. Mrs. Fapitit’s body was recovered while her son’s body remained missing. Investigators noted a lamp burning on the upper door hinge and a wood stove with possible chimney sparks cited as the fire’s cause.

Joseph

Woman Slightly Hurt In Auto Accident

Mr Richard Porter of 191 Laurel Avenue was slightly injured yesterday when an automobile operated by Arthur C Bitgood of 405 Montgomery Street struck the vehicle carrying him and his wife at the corner of Dorado Avenue and Fairfield Avenue, turning it over. Bitgood was arrested charged with reckless driving and released. he will appear in City Court for trial.

Richard 5S. Porter Laurel Avenue Arthur C. Bitgood Montgomery Street Dorado Avenue Fairfield Avenur Bitgood

Local Fraternal and Allied Meetings Listed Citywide

Tonight numerous fraternal groups meet across Bridgeport and Stratford at venues including Red Men hall Stratford Lodge I O O M 651 State street Loyal I F 164 Finneer lodge and others. Groups include Sons of St Georges 296 Stratford avenue Bannavel H Harns lodge 190 f 10987 Broad Street and more at Masonic Temple and related halls.

Okenuck Tribe Red Men's Stratford Borronnes Glee Club St. Charlies Hall East Main Street Bridgeport Lodge State Street Loyalty Lodge Finneer Lodge Sons of St Georges Stratford Avenue Bannavel HH. Harns Iodge Broad Street Bigmalott Phi Society St. Paul's Episcopal Church Uneas Council UL A. M Main Street Court Norden Road Street Pequonnock Rose Croix Masonie Temple East End Unior Stratford Avenues Dorset Navnn Lodge O S. of B Cannon Street Cany No. 1 Patitotte Order of America Anne Street Quen Grotto M. Co. Vv PFOR

Everyman's Bible Class Attendance Grows Strong

Rev Derker pastor of the Vist Baptist Church announced the Everyman's Bible Class had 353 members present yesterday. He said membership is now 20 and expected to swell to 1900 by May 1 as the class expands.

Dol AL Derker Vist Baptist Evell

Gate to Palestine Built by Public Works Dept

The Public Works Department has erected a real gate to Palestine, a concrete and iron barrier on a frontier road dividing Palestiny from Syria. A passport and visa station now stands there for travelers to pass through and present themselves to officers.

Jerusalem Palestine Public Works Department Palestiny Syria

Inkeeper's Wife Fined in Darien on Liquor Charge

Mrs. J Reininger wife of the Darien inn proprietor was fined 400 plus costs after a raid by State troopers. Her jail sentence was suspended. The inn faced demolition. The husband faced a continued case for illegal sale of intoxicants.

Inkeeper Darien J. Reininger Justice Court Siven Walter Lynehan Westport

Bullets Fail to Hit Suspect in New Haven Store Theft

A burglar entered a clothing store on State Street early March 1 and stole clothing and an overcoat. Railroad Policeman Firber shot at a man fleeing along the tracks, who dropped his bundle containing clothing with bullet holes, but no hit was confirmed. The raid occurred near the Guarantee Watch Co. store once robbed by Mikey Ruiccitell.

New Haven Charles Brown State Street Fiiber Prahar Waterster Guarantee Watch Company Miciney Mikey Ruiccitell

Auto Hits Trolley Then Is Struck By Another Car

Ely Lafshiz of 231 Fairfield Avenue drove into an Oak Street trolley car and was afterward hit by Dana Heaphy’s Ansonia owned car at Mildie and Golden Hill streets. Both vehicles sustained bent fenders but no injuries were reported. Patrolman John O'Brien investigated, noting Lafshiz swerved to avoid Heaphy's car and struck the trolley.

Ely Lafshiz Fairfield Avenue Oak Street Dana Heaphy Ansonia Mildie Golden Hill John 4. O’brien Tafshts Gulden Hil Street

German Americans Meet Tonight for Citizenship Program

German Americans are invited to Germania Hall tonight at 8 o'clock for a citizenship ceremony as part of a Step hen society of America feature. Principal speaker is Professor Carl Llewelyn of Yale, with Dr. Herman Ke Arnott of Lew Tlaven, Yale graduate, and A Vagts, Yale exchange student who prepared a political science thesis.

Germania Hall At & O Charles Steinmétz Stephen Society of America Carl Llewelyn Yale University Herman KE Arnott Lew Tlaven Yale A Vagts

Repents After Attempted Gas Suicide In Dublin

Mrs Isgile Moriski of ag cnem street attempted death by her own action by taking gas last night. She changed her mind, emergency services were summoned, and she was admitted to St Vincent's hospital. Family say she was near a nervous breakdown recently but she is expected to recover.

Isgile Moriski Ag Cnem Street Eimergency Hospital Mbilante St. Vincent's

Floods Sweep West Leaving Hundreds Homeless

Evansville Indiana reports list hundreds of families rendered homeless by floods across Indiana Ohio and Winds with no loss of life. Unprecedented rainfall swelled Wabash Maumee and other streams floodwaters forced evacuations while rail traffic stalled and roads flooded.

Evansville Ind Indiana Ohio Lero Tolay Maumee Teri Wananry Carmi Mt. Carmel Flord Nowlands

Radio Reception Time Hits Aar City Area

Radio reception was reported as clear last night across Aron City. Joesnons fen Chivage were in the area with strong signals, while Gana Toitty of FOU watts also provided clear reception.

Hertle Joesnons Fen Chivage Ihoear Wert Aron City Gana- Toitty FOU Watts Ashind

Protestant Bishop Tells Hungarians of Jokai Life

Dr Raziazar Dezso, president of Debreeven Hungarian Protestant college and bishop of the Hungarian church in Hungary, spoke at Ralocz hall on the 100th anniversary of Tokai. He described Jokai’s life and works, noting lack of creed prejudice, and the event included Rakoczi association choir selections. A campaign was launched to raise funds for a Jokai monument in the park at State Street and Fairfield Avenue.

Rajiazar Dezso Debreeven Iungary Ralocz Tokai Dezso Jokai Rakoczi Association

Telegram Reporter to Address Men’s Club Talk on Fitting The Man

JR C Mowbray of The Telegram staff will speak on fitting the man to the right job after supper by the Men’s club at the YMCA tomorrow night. He will also address Bridgeport Psychology club on Monday evening March 23. He is a graduate of the Merton system of character analysis.

JR. C. Mowbray Telegram M. C Bridgeport Psychology Club Tie Merton System of

Buckland to Address Traffic Men Tonight

The Bridgeport Traffic Men's Association holds its annual dinner at the University Club. Speakers include I. G. Buckland of the New Haven Railroad, Charles Swone of the New York Hatlic club and Louisville Nashville agent, and NY New Haven supervisor Brouge. A program will be provided.

Bridgeport Traffic Men’s Association University Club I. G. Buckland New Haven Railroad Company Charles Swone New York ‘Hatlic Club Eastern Louisville-Nashville Raurena Company Brouge New York New Haven Company

Be Patriotic to God Mission Father Pleads

About 1,000 men attended Holy Communion at St Augustine's church for the mass day service. Rev Peter Fr McClain urged patriotism among the Holy Name Society members. Burke, a Dominican, spoke on the flag and duty to God, condemning use of God’s name in vain.

Study of Lives of Great Psychologist Urges

The Bridgeport psychology club heard Lintrene Wo Thajsens of New York speak on studying the lives of great psychologists. Mr Rogers said people can learn much from these studies and that many men are pursuing the wrong careers without such insight.

Steatfield Lintrene Wo Thajsens New York Eite Bridgeport Psehschology Club Rogers Mnany Wen

King George's Ocean Trips Postponed

King George and the queen cancel a planned Mediterranean cruise after doctors advise. Weather at sea remains unsettled and a new departure date is provisionally set, with Valin and Hoy mentioned in the latest notices.

Mediterranean Valin Hoy

Jolson Suffering With Laryngitis

New York report states Jolson is suffering from laryngitis and plans to rest his voice. In a five week period he may seek travel to California for treatment or operable care, with statements hinting at recovery steps.

New York Osgbibs Adv AY Jolson Ibieh

Fund to Aid Public Service Shows Tremendous Increase

New York March 15 The American Fund for Public Service reports its value rose to about 1.2 million dollars from 900000 after a year of large expenditures. Gifts totaling 117782 in the year ended June 30 1924 supported 44 movements including labor defense and worker education.

New York Charles Garland Wall Street American Fund For Publicc Service Garland Fudd Bugsard F Mass American Fund For Police Service, Tno New York Leader Federated Press Labo Repor Labor Movement Mow Fond Pub. Ueetions Eduremaen Ely Uberty and Regal Defence Astralian Akonesota Welly Star Oklahoma Lrader Seattleman Tecord Polish Peoples’ Publishing Company Labor Defense Council Tur General Ui “F Ense Chicago Hl Liberties Talon Legen Roger N. Baldwin

Discharged after operation for attempted self harm

Frederi Borg, 69, who cut his wind nine a week ago during a suicide attempt, was discharged from New Britain General Hospital after surgery. A week old baby found at the hospital doorway days earlier remains unidentified, with many adoption offers received. George Trotter, IRS agent, is in custody for shooting his wife at their home. A man named Robert Lloyd Madden was fatally struck by a train in New Haven with identification from a pocket note. Darbay men return with a 2 1/2 year old statutory charge suspect. Albert B. Fat arrives in Cheyenne as a witness in the Teapot Dome lease case with allies. John Faska and Woody Osca burned in an auto accident on Slater Avenue.

New Britain Frederi Borg New Britain General Hospital Apo EW Haven Robert Mmloyd Madin New Haven First Avenue Bridge Saundersond

Jury in Kid McCoy Case Deadlocked on Third Day

After three days of deliberations the jurors in the Kid McCoy case appear deadlocked as they resume after dinner, with no immediate sign of reaching a verdict. The proceedings continued into the evening amid persistent questions and stalled progress.

Los AP Cal Kid McCoy

Multiple casualties in protest clash with police report

A chaotic scene across Philadelphia and Louisville papers detail a violent confrontation during a communist demonstration Friday night resulting in numerous deaths and injuries. Notable figures Tarek Va and John Collins Jone are named among those affected while hotel owner Ky Marvel Laws Seebach remains listed in serious condition.

Rerlein Oqne Tan Chav Nan Trale Wenten

Break in Wheat Dominates Week in Markets

New York March 16 Broad market decline as wheat prices fell nearly 40 cents from May futures amid speculative excesses in grain trading. Stocks weakened as traders liquidated to cover grain bets, with tax day and St Paul loan concerns adding pressure. Late week, market showed rallying tendencies as prices stabilized.

New York St. Paul

New Piers Alone Needed on Bridge Bennett Asserts

Representing the Legislative Finance committee, former State Highway Commissioner Charles J Bennett declares after touring and inspecting here that no new bridge structure is needed while paving requests totaling 700000 and 800900 for the bridge work were discussed. Bennett says new piers are needed as steel parts are in good condition, inspecting 123 streets, with findings to be submitted for urgent bond action.

Charles J. Bennett Ot Condita Teeslitive Committee For Guent

Claim colleges fighting out real religion claim

Willael Ts fem of the Theological School of Harvard preaches at Battell chapel recounting concern over religion in colleges. He argues colleges are wrestling with real religious problems and warns against surrendering culture for mere display of piety.

Utaven Willael Ts Fem Theological School of Harvard Battell Chapel Fale

Newtown Funeral for John F. Blake Attracts Hundreds

Hundreds attended the Newtown funeral for John F. Blake after his death was recorded in Newtown. The service began at 9:30 at his Washington Sandy Hook residence and a 10 o'clock requiem mass at St. Rose's Church was sung by Rev. Weanvia A. Murphy. Mrs. James E. Corbett sang during offertory and the St. Rose's choir accompanied the burial procession with Nearer My God To Thee. The committal service occurred in St. Rose's remectory with Rev. William F. Kennedy and Rev. Fra Murphy presiding. attendees included John Donahue, Patrick Donahue, John W.R. Kelly, Thomas J. Keane, Edward Tally, and Martin Tally.

St. Rose's Wiliam FL. Kennedy St. Rose’s Chirch Fra Murphy John Donahue Patrick Donahue John WR. Kelly Thomas J. Keane Edward Tally Martin Tally

Peruvians Protest Tacna Arica Award Sparks Demonstrations

Reports from Peru indicate protests against the Tacna Arica award after President Coolidge's decision. Peruvian authorities say demonstrations are spreading, with police patrolling streets as officials manage the public display and criticism.

Tacna-Arica Peru Coolidge

Baby Shows Tooth At Age of 2 Days

Elisabeth Ahearn gave birth to a baby boy named Albert Joseph at St. Vincent's hospital on February 28. A doctor noticed a tooth at birth and, astonishingly, a full tooth appeared in the lower jaw two days later, an event described as remarkable in the hospital's maternity ward.

St. Vincent's Hospital Elisabeth Ahearn Albert Ahearn Fi 1F. Waterhouse Elmwood Place Albert. Joseph Alvert Albert Medical Science Vincent

Town Club Attendees List For Danbury Bridgeport And New Haven Residents

Attendees included Mr and Mrs Thomas Mc Cauley and others from Danbury and Bridgeport plus New Haven and Trenton residents. Rev Dr Gesner, rector of Trinity church, returned from Syracuse to preach in St Pauls. Adjourned annual town meeting at Town hall approved a time tax, with small attendance and routine business.

Thomas McCauley Thomasd McNally John Murphy Sorby Mary Kenneall Danbury Willim Costelo John O'Connell Michale Finucane Kenny Carroll Daniel Billonan Peter Iverson Patrick Keating Linehas Kenny Bridgeport Anna Tiffany Ady Reilly New Haven John Wonan Trenton N. J Richmond H. Gesner Trinity Church Syracuse St. Paul's Church Gisner Newtown Hi Stuinch Board of Finance

Man Arrested After Car Climbs Porch in Bridgeport

Chemas Dolhawski of 1658 Crases avenue was arrested yesterday afternoon after driving his car onto a porch on Noble Avenue. Police say his driving showed reckless behavior under the influence and he was charged with operating a vehicle under liquor influence. He is held in bonds of £209 for City Court trial.

Albert Cole Ash Street Mase Snell F. Toland Dorchester Mass Toston New York Toland Buckley's Bridge Westport Center Ose Henry Burr Greenfield THI Faifield Ronard William Oak Street Millford Darlen Robert Archer Long Island City Chemas Dolhawski Crases If Avenue Bridgepoot Noble Avenue Dolbowski

Coast Guard Expands Patrols Against Rum Running

Washington March 15 United States coast guard has nearly completed its policing plan for the North Atlantic aboard the Tallapoosa and dispatched first patrol boats from Mobile to San Juan for a campaign to curb smuggling to Porto Rico. Rear Admiral Bullard, commandant, travels Gulf coast to study the situation as officials note a lingering fleet in the Gulf of Mexico may shift trade from Florida island routes.

Washington United States Coast Guard Mobile San Juan Porto Rios Bullard Gulf Coast North Atlantic

State search for death car ma street-car crews

A formal police report clears Motorman Cahill of negligence after a fatal street car crash in which Captain John T Kane of Engine Company 11 aided by firemen. Cahill, with six years as motorman, had one prior accident. the company notes his excellent record. Funeral services for Paul P will be held Tuesday at Holy Rosary Church, burial in Michael’s Cemetery. Alice recalls milk spill and a stray story prompt.

Additio John T. Kane Eni Motorman Moman Cahill Connectif m@torman Claily Feneral Paul P Holy Rose Church Michael

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