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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1925

Page

2

Local obituary notices from March 1925

A compilation of funeral notices and death records from this city, listing names such as Catherine Binns, Ella A Signor, Robert C Charles, Richard Jurngel, and Florence E Hobbs. Entries include addresses, funeral times, church services, and burial locations at St Michael's and Park cemeteries, with variations in dates and venues across March.

Catherine Binns Walter Goodwin Garden Terrace St. Anns Church St. Michael's Cemetery Ganing Danbury Ella A Willis P. Signor Montgomery Street Conn Charles Robert C. Charles John Street Henry J. Bishop Fairfield Avenue Park Cemetery Avengel Richard Juenge August G. Baker Stratford Avenue North Thergen New Jersey Goudreau Ardas Harriet Street St. Anthony's Church HOBRS Florence E Willis Ag Place Mountain Grove Ivengel Mareh Nh Richard Jurngel Mortuary Greenfield Hil Oaklawn Infield Vernon Greenwich Florence Olivia Vernon L. A. Vernon Frederick Keppy Ella Keppy Menstain Chape Zrifka Marc John Zrifka Frienisz Stephan Mischik Teami Broke Street Werlesd John's Rens R. C

Late Telegraph News Argue School Law

WASHINGTON March 16 two cases challenge the constitutionality of the compulsory education law begun in the Supreme Court and will be concluded. HORRIBLE DEATH Cary Connecticut March 16 grass fire burned a man as he lay in fields. Larry Nealon 40 of Aspinook bleachery died being moved to hospital. sparks from a train may have started the blaze.

Washington Supreme Court Cary Conn Larry Nealon Aspinaok Worcester New Firwen Road

Mrs Dawes Brings Lunch to Senate Debates Warren Nomination

Mrs Charles G Dawes wife of the vice president and a party of friends brought their lunches to the Senate gallery during the Warren nomination debate. They opened packages and munched sandwiches while observers watched enviously in the crowded gallery.

Washington Senate Warren Charles G. Dawes

Bridgeport Chief Probes Tragedy

Bridgeport officials investigate a deadly cottage fire with Chief Johnson stating the department worked as quickly as conditions allowed. The blaze gutted a seaside cottage trapping a mother and another son while Stanley Jones, fourteen, escaped to seek help after first reporting the alarm.

Doty elected to 10th alderman seat in Second district

Harry LL Doty, an employee of L Mills, was unanimously elected alderman from the Second district in the Common Council last night, succeeding John P Baxter who resigned to go to South America. Doty was escorted to the chair by Willian Cannon and welcomed with applause. He took the oath and received a gold pen and pencil, with carnations on his desk as good wishes. He is the third alderman filling the Storm seat expiring in November 1925 after McGough and Chew, with several appointments made including building inspector and masonry inspector, as Behrens and Sanford offered congratulations. Lane attended the oath ceremonial with City Clerk Burdick.

Harry LL Doty The L. Mills Company John P. Baxter South America Doty Willian Cannon Fred W. Harrison Alan Lawrence J. McGough William Chew

Fairfield Bills Before Assembly Committee Today

Greenwich and Shelton charter changes and highway hearings are slated as the Legislative Appropriations Committee reviews bills affecting Fairfield County. Proposals include parkland acquisitions at New Fairfield and Redding, forest protection aims, and a state park land dispute with a New York Hebrew summer camp association.

Greenwich Shelton Telegram Hartword Legislative Appropriations Committee Fairfield County Redding New Fairfield Se. C. Bhaw Senate Clarissa Nevins 192D General Assembly New York

Confesses Murder by Charles Scott at WIlliamston Request

Charles Scott aged 29 of 32 Church Street will be taken to Williamston to face murder and assault charges after waiving extradition and confessing. He claims self defense, alleging Fear-One Robinson attacked him with sticks and stones before he killed her. He did not reveal details about wounding a second woman per North Carolina authorities.

Charles Scottt Charles Scott Church Street Williamston Scott Robinson Bridgeport North Carolina

Danbury Campaign Split Over 3D Ticket Shakeup

Danbury politicians face a three ticket split as the Progressive and Democratic groups dispute withdrawals. Nominated Ralph Hurtcut Esty Clerk Paul Tambene Esty Sheriff Schutter Alderman Kurl Faust Council Second Ward Clifford Urvan Council Second Ward remain on ballots after refusal to withdraw. James Cuff allegedly taunted by stating to remove the committee. A Progressive ticket joins the fray with a candidate for mayor to be chosen tomorrow.

Stevens Ralph Hurtcut Esty Tumes Higetia Ality Treasure Paul Tambene Esty Sheriff Schutter Kurl Faust Clifford Urvan Shea James 3. Cuff Democratic Committee Steven Progressive Committee

Diploma Sales Tied to Medical License Scandal Across States

Testimony at a grand jury in Missouri links a diploma seller earning 40 dollars each to a wider medical diploma mill scandal from 1923. Disbarments followed after many practitioner diplomas came from St Louis College of Physicians and Surgeons and City College of Medicina, with appeals pending in Connecticut courts as license revocation actions unfold.

Dentinis Waldo M. Briva St. Louis Connecticut S. Louis Cambridise Mass Gilland General Assembly

Hale Faces Auto Theft Charge in Stamford Court

AMEOMAD March 16 Arthur Hale of New York was brought from Brooklyn to Stamford to face a February 20 auto theft in this city. He was extradited and is also wanted by Waterbury police for a similar theft and by Danbury for a holdup on the same day. Hale was arrested in Brooklyn ten days ago. Bail bonds set at 3,600. The case will be acted upon today.

Windsor National Guard Richard W. DeLamater Wethersfield Aananey Tomarrow Ernest Th. Avert Brandford Whith Wi Billy Memorial Dar House Bit George Wston New London Bridges Rivera Agnang Adbert Hulburt Somers Tiulburt Bil Thulburt York Chicago Ameomad Arthur Hale New York Brooklyn Hale Waterbury Danbury Tb Ty Ginder

Mrs L Joel Hulse Delivers Strathfield Program

Mrs Leila Joel Hulse contralto enthralled a large audience with gospel songs and spirituals in the Stratfield hotel sun parlor under the Musical Research club. In her second group she substituted a piece and wore a costume detail noted by attendees. At the close she received a bouquet of American beauty roses.

Leila Joel Hulse Strafield Hotel Musical Research Club

Padlock Campaign Targets Drug Stores Across Prohibition Violations

United States District Attorney Buckner expands the padlock campaign to include drug stores violating prohibition laws in New York. He vows to padlock all offending outlets for one year, signaling a broad enforcement push.

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Army Officer Accuses Wife in Paris Affair

An army officer accuses his wife of infidelity with General Cowans. He claims she traveled to Paris with Gen Sir John Cowans, denied any affair, but later describes discomfort when the general booked intercommunicating rooms for them at the Ritz in Paris. The husband alleges his career was harmed by the situation.

Hushind Paris John Cowans Lit Sir John Cosgan Cowans Cowana Gibraltar Ritz

Alderman Receives Brown Derby for Flood of Bills

Alderman John J. Farmer of the Twelfth district was awarded the Brown Derby by Alderman William Ard of the Eighth district after introducing nearly a score of resolutions for pavements and sewers. Ard and Alderman Hens Koehler had jointly introduced about 30 resolutions for improvements in their district. Pavement for 13 streets in the Twelfth district is sought by Farmer.

John J. Farmer William Ard Farmer Ard Hens Koehler

Issue Bonds for 850000 in Jobs

The article reports bonds authorized for 850000 to fund jobs and a broad set of sewer and storm drainage projects across Aldine Arcadia Wood Capitol Park Lexington Madison Taft McKinley Nor mans street extensions and related improvements. It notes petitions denied for sewers and details substantial tax appeals settlements reducing assessments and authorizing payments and reports to city officials.

Aldine Arcadia Sanitary Wood Wade Capitol Brooklawn Norman Madison Hillaide Park Lexington Iroy Capital Taft Jackson McKinley Fork Normin Street Main Lindley Parrott French Anson Trench Hawley Hanford Harborview Jetland Gilman Midland Charron Linden Waldemeere Mariana Park Hailroad Park Place Henry Waldemere Marina Juavayette Railroad Russell Pierpont Calhoun James Harra Blue Ribbon Body Company Bridgepett Land and Title Company Delaney Raybestos Company Abraham ©. Sehnee Beth Charles J. Lincoln Company Benjamin Todtell Isadore W. Kesark Ctty

Local Meetings Across Bridgeport and Adjacent Areas

Tonight in Bridgeport and nearby areas numerous fraternal orders and clubs hold meetings. Groups listed include lodge franchises, relief associations, and church affiliated chapters with events at Main Street locations, Broad Street venues, and area lodges.

Preventive Remedy Ad Promotes Laxative Bromooquinine

An advertisement touts Laxative Bromioquine tablets as a safe preventive against colds grip and related illnesses. It credits E W Greve with the signature, and references the product name and number 300.

E.W. Greve

Mrs Emma Heil Credits Dr Pierce Discovery For Recovery

Albany resident Mrs Emma Heil describes severe stomach trouble and weight loss improving after using Dr Pierce Golden Medical Discovery. She reports restored appetite strength and capacity to eat and walk, credits doctor for recovery, and urges others to seek medical advice from the Invalids' Hotel.

Albany Coush Dr. Pier Golden Mra. E Heil Third St Dr. Pierce Pi President Invalids Bu N

Olive Tablets offer relief from constipation without calomel

Dr Edwards Olive Tablets provide quick aid for chronic or torpid constipation without calomel. The sugar coated vegetable laxative stimulates normal bowel action with no griping and promises a pleasant, gentle result. Thousands use them nightly for regularity. 30c advertisement.

Edwards Calomel Dr. Edwards

Musterole relief for sore throats and pains

An ad praises Musterole as a fast relief salve for throat soreness bronchitis tonsillitis neck pain asthma neuralgia chest congestion and various aches. It highlights a milder formula for children and offers jars in 25 and 65 cent sizes and a hospital size at 3.00.

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