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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1925

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Sargent Confirmed as United States Attorney General

In Washington on March 17 Garibaldi Sargent former Vermont official was confirmed by the Senate as United States Attorney General. President Coolidge nominated Warren amid Sugar Trust controversy but Warren was rejected. The Senate confirmed Sargent swiftly amid no roll call, ending a tense fight that had shadowed the administration.

I Ashington Garibaldi Sargent Vermont United States Senate Coolidge Sargent White House Charles Beechfarren Warren Sen Sugar Trust Ten Prealin Cmn

DARK HORSE NOMINEE FOR ATTORNEY GENERAL QUESTIONED

Washington March 17 In the nomination of Jopn a gent for the attorney generalship the Senate debated background and fitness. Vermont Senator Dale supported the pick but noted longstanding party divisions. Born in Vermont Sargen has represented roads and faced no direct challenges in earlier campaigns. Continued on Page Nineteen.

Washington Sarges Ls Novince Powess Sargen Vermont

Kent Favored For Fairfield County Commission Showdown

Hartford March 17 broadside notes Rep Harvey M Kent of Norwalk expected to win a Fairfield County commission seat in a three cornered fight with Senator Howard Challenger of Bridgeport and Rep John M Emery of Stamford. Williamson of Darton opposes Challenger. Greenwich woman plans faded as plan shifted.

Telegram Hartford Fairfield County Harvey M. Kent Norwalk Anea Atas Yulee Howard& Challenger Tridgeport Kent Fairfield Challenger John M Emery Stamford Emerys Bridgeport Norwal T.va Tao Hude James F Walsh Greenwich Wiliamson Charley ‘I Williamson Darton Fairfield Folkica Lo Waleh

Peru May Recall Ambassador Over Tacna Arica Award

Peru mulls recalling its ambassador to the United States after dissatisfaction with President Coolidge on the Tacna Arica arbitration. Reports cite anti American demonstrations outside Lima and a tense stance from Peruvian officials as calls grow to reopen the case and seek a new hearing.

Peru Tacna Arica Washington Ory Nevis Perutiin Mrate Mken Informathon Comas Rome Atest de Capret Jena

It They Do It Again Says Wird Rogers

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Wird Rogers

Reorganization Plans Target Sanford for City Mayoral Bid

Republican faction led by Judge Ralph T Brera and Beers shapes an anti King movement across Sanford supporters in city districts. Plans aim to exert influence at the next city convention with Wilbert Sanford eyed for mayoral nomination amid dueling King opposition and Behrens legacy. Rumors of a split ticket and indepen dent bid circulate as factions align new younger elements.

Ralph T Brera King Macing Upstate Wilbert Sanford Ninth Sanford Beers Behrens Republcen

Council to vote on bond issues before king sails

City officials report key bond packages totaling 79 000 for pavement and 800 000 for the Yellow Mill bridge may be acted upon by the Legislature under suspensions of the rules. Mayor and administration officials are confident, with the work awaiting legislative action and the board adjourning last night for the King’s departure to Europe on April 2.

John 1 King Lurops Comnen Canis Board of Aldermen Eity P Hrene Yella Mill Bridge Hen Hiartford Charles Mennett Coanstoner Saturda Senate Fredere Bennett Janet Laew Toda Lity Jorvey A DeTaney Beheng

True Bills Found in Chicago Poison Case

Chicago March 17 True bills against William D Shepherd and Dr C C Faiman were voted by the Cook County grand jury in the death of William N McClintock. The jury recessed and is expected to return indictments in court tomorrow. Faiman confessed to plotting with Shepherd to feed typhoid germs to McClintock and to how to administer them. Assistant States Attorney Sbarbaio said he supplied Shepherd with germs for the murder and was promised $100 000 when the estate was seized. Shepherd remained nervous under guard while maintaining innocence, claiming a frame up.

William D. Shepherd William McClintock Dr. Faiman McClintock Shepherd Chicago Grand Jury Chicago C C. Faiman William N McClintock Cook County Grand Jury Ip Sara Faiman Harry A Olson John Sbarbaio Willam D Shepherd McCintock Walver Pabnan Poiel Shepherd Wall

Probes Seek Foul Play in Dean Death

Three investigations were ordered into the death of Leonard Deary. Coroner BN Mix will seek to determine if foul play caused the blaze. Police in New Haven and the prosecuting attorney's office launched inquiries into the fire and the victim's identity and death.

Dean Leonard Ro Deary Suai Ri Momungoin Poly Tan Lean Gene Hen New Haven Tast |Tasen Reclan John Contres Diicover Ifpan

British society amid fresh blackmail scandal shocks London

London reports a new blackmail case entwining Lady Wilson Barkut and R P Sheldon. Mrs Waterhouse sues Sir David Wilson Barker over her late husband Frank Waterhouse’s estate, alleging fraudulent misrepresentation and recovery of funds. The trial heightens social scandal and questions of English society.

London Harri Singh Maude Robinson Dorothy Muriel Dennistoun Collan Dennistoun Carnarvon Biltigher Muriel Waterhouse Hawkhurst Kent David Wilson-Barker Wilson Barkut R P Sheldon Waterhouse Ner Sult Prank Wathouse Tady Wilson Harker Wig Waterheise Ted Wilson Parker Sheldons Bank Waterhouse

Buckley Urges Legalize Sunday Professional Sports Bill

Hartford March 11 Major Buckley backs a bill to legalize professional baseball and football on Sundays between 7 and 9 p m arguing current practice is tolerated by local opinion and objecting to church groups who say the measure would legalize crime Clergymen and Sunday observance groups oppose saying it would turn Sunday into labor and legalize commercial sport in the state

Hartford Committee On the Judiciary General Assembly Joan Finckley House Holcomb Buckley Hamden Borengy Tne

Held’s Brave Fight Amid Death Threatens Life

John Held Jr. noted illustrator and cartoonist was reported between life and death at Norwalk Hospital after a runaway horse and wagon struck in Westport. Surgeons described a brave fight, with the artist conscious most of the time and showing a fighting chance.

John Held, Jr Norwalk Hospital Samuel Anll New Haven Westport

Buckley attacks Sabbath hypocrisy and urges aports bill

Buckley attacks legislator Sabbath hypocrisy and calls for passage of a sports bill while other items note politics, bonds, and local governance. The report lists House actions on vaccination, county commissioner choices, and mayoral moves, with regional notes from Bridgeport and Fairfield County. It mentions trials, obituaries, and sports updates including boxing and baseball contexts.

Buckley Kent

Camp wills estate to widow in Yale coach's probate

The will of James Walter Camp famed Yale football mentor leaves about 300000 to his widow Mrs Alle Sumning Camp and names her executor. No provision for his children is made but trusteeship is set for their benefit. The instrument, dated May 16 1919, was offered for probate with New York residents Walter Camp Jr and Janet Camp Jobson appearing among the heirs.

Ikavln Walter Camp Yale Vrs Allee Chen Walter (Ample New York Janet Camp Iobson Jas

Ritola Beats Nurmi as Nurmi Quits in Feature Rage

In a dramatic Knights of Columbus meet at Madison Square Garden, Paavo Nurmi cramps and exits the 5600 meter event while Ville Ritola wins the feature mile, shading Nurmi’s rivals. Ray of Suomi surged to the 4400 yard mark but Nurmi faded. The Newark AC games mark referenced, with 10 41 near the finish, sets up endgame for Ritola.

Paavo Nurmi Willie Ritcla Ray Hangood Bridgeport Sports Writers Bears Ed Keeley Gordon Munce New York Aneses Griffith Gehrig Pascal Yankees Malone Dawes Cassociatea Burnell Paavoluimi Knights of Columbus Madison Lanve Garden Willie Tutola Wis Norm Suomi Nurmi Secon Ia Newark AC New

New City Checks Protect Funds From Alteration

Eighteen thousand checks for the coming fiscal year were received by the city clerk. The security feature triggers the word Volt when tampering is attempted. The total supply costs exceed 150 dollars.

Fifty Miners Trapped by Explosion at Bethlehem Shaft No 7

FAIRMONT W V March 17 Thirty three men believed killed in explosion at Bethlehem Mines Shaft No 7 near Barrackville. Bomb dropped from surface suspected. rescue teams formed as authorities investigate simultaneous blasts and whether entrapped miners survive. Government car sent to aid. officials say some signals heard from shaft.

Fairmont W. Va Bethlehem Mines Corporation Here New Illuminatioa Slo Barrackeville Pice

Urge Elimination of Party Politics in Tax Questions

Richmond March 17 two treasury officials Mellon and Under Lee Winston urged harmony in federal taxation to avoid economic disruption. They argued for intelligent use of taxing power to prevent unfair, overlapping taxes and burdens on taxpayers, aiming for greater national welfare and fiscal clarity.

Richmond Cretam Mellon Lee Winston The Treasury Ource Trad

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