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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1925

Page

2

Flanagan Halts Transfers in Police Change Plan

Police department changes moved forward except for three lieutenants, Goulden Trout and Benedett, who stayed in their current precincts by orders of Superintendent Patrick J Flanagan. The Police Commissioners reportedly intervened, Benedett reportedly refused the move, while Prout Goulden and Benedett see moves to Fourth Third and Third respectively. Traffic bureau staffing also adjusted with Wilfred Walker replaced by John J Joint and Norman Bearlsworth taking a Second precinct post with Patrolman Henry J Devaney.

Goulden Trout Benedett Patrick J. Flanagan Board of Pelice Commissioners Kernet Prout Benedetti Bareau Wilfred Walker John J. Joint Norman Bearlsworth Henry J. Devaney

Fight Over Choice of Kent for Office in Williamson District

In Williamson's district the choice for office has become muddled amid a Stamford countyship contest involving Senator Matthew Kenealy Representative Frank B. Gurney and Judge Samuel Young. Mrs Emery’s bid for the commissionership has dimmed as political maneuvering centers on court fights and possible promises of future appointments.

Williamson Vome Stamford Young Hickey Kenealy Emery Frank B. Gurney Stamfort Bridgeport Lokel Uton

Japan Hopes For More Favorable Immigration Laws

Washington March 17 Japan still hopes for more favorable immigration laws by the United States, said Tsuneo Matsudaira the new Tokyo ambassador. He added the Japanese government will wait for a favorable moment to reopen the issue and that he has received no definite instructions on the matter.

Washington Japan United States Tsuneo Matsudaira Tokio

Milford Officers Of Chamber Concerted At Adjourned Meet

Milford March 17 Special After adjourning three times for lack of electing a president the Milford Chamber of Commerce board reorganized naming Arthur R. Clark president and four vice presidents from districts Omar W. Platt Charles L. Doherty Bernard J. Fagan Woodmont James G. Taylor Morton P. Tiballs as treasurer and R Mille Beard secretary A headquarters plan and committees to revise bylaws ensure district representation were set with James T. Rose chairing the membership committee Judge Omar W. Pratt leading the bylaws committee and Senator William H. Woodruff heading group meetings The chamber aims to surpass 300 new members by June 1 from a 90 name list.

Milford Inet Milford Chamber of Commmerce Town Court Room Arthur R. Clark Miford Trust Company BE. BR. Clark Seed Company Omar W. Platt Milford Center Charles L. Doherty Devon Bernard J. Fagan Walnut James G. Taylor Woodmont Morton P. Tiballs Judg Omar W. Pratt James T. Rose David J. Green Judge W. Platt Charles B. Graham Fred M. Clark State Chamber of Commerce William H. Woodruff Walnut Beach Livya L. Anderson Field Service Bureau State

Probes Seek Cause Of Death At Dean Cottage

Three probes search the cause of death after a fire at the Dean cottage on the water front. Byron Palmer and Mrs. Krewson report they visited New Haven in Dean's car after noon Saturday and returned after 1 AM. Neighbors recall activity and a girl screaming as a man left carrying a package into the cottage. coroner and medical examiners investigate.

Sikie Byron Palmer Dean Cottage Dean M. Stowell Issther Stowell-Krewson New Hiaven Grone Yules Wilestes Wittus Byran Palmer Chares W. Walbroeg Marvin Kaathreugh Oieen Vorener

Refused to Leave Spanish Lover Says Former Maid

London March 17. Dramatic evidence in court as Marguerite, the former French maid of Mrs Dorothy Dennistoun, testified she refused to leave General Cowans when dying and that Bolin, Dorothys Spanish lover, did not want her to. She described the general calling and a hidden figure named Jeha in the apartment. Col Dennistoun absent. case over 6000 dollars alleged advances for his benefits. Col Dennistoun reportedly suffered a sciatica attack and may be brought to court tomorrow amid sharper testimony about his former wife’s conduct.

London Cowans Dennistoun Dorothy Dennistoun Marguerite Bolin John Jeha Dorothy Col

True Bills In Poison Plot Case

The confession of Dr Falman reveals a plan to murder a youth with typhoid germs to obtain a $100,000 share from the will. Shepherd and Falman discussed inoculating Melinjock, with repeated doses to worsen his condition while seeking restitution. Prosecutors seek corroborating evidence from others, including former University of Sciences students who may identify Shepherd.

Fatman Fatman Ghet Shepherd University of Sciences Faimen Shepherd Farman Sbarbaro Faye Way Dant Falman McClintock Faiman

Coroner ends investigation in Rogers death

New Waven March 17 The North Traven inquiry into Charles Rogers death last November as he rode from an inn in Whillingford with Miss Marjorie Schneider is nearly over. Grand jurors see no further hearings and Constable Corf calls the case practically dropped. The coroner's finding attributes the fatality to Rogers head striking a telephone pole when his automobile tilted in thick fog on the North Haven turnpike.

New Waven North Traven Charles Rogers Whillingford Migs Marjorie Schneider North Daven Cin Sre Wiilimn IL Todd Ward Church Henry F. Corf Mix Rogers

Senate judiciary committee approves two nominations

Washington March 7 The Senate Judiciary committee today approved the nominations of Herman J Galloway of Indiana and Ira J Letts of Rhodesland to be infant attorneys general.

Washington Senate Judiciary Committees Herman J. Galloway Indiana Ira JL. Letts Rhodesland

Sunnyside of Stone Turns Up on St Patrick s Day in Ireland

Dublin reports a dry St Patrick s Day with crowds enjoying a holiday mood. Parliament debate on closing drink shops did not affect public opinion as the Senate victory for the dry rule stood. Hotel bars limited to residents, while some suburbs allowed bonafide travellers to obtain drinks within restricted hours.

Ireland Dublin Associates Press Kelkand Senate

Faith of Irish Great Gift Tells Diners at Knights Banquet

At the twenty fifth annual Knights of St Patrick banquet held last night in the Stratfield hotel in Hartford County officials clergy and guests praised Ireland and the Irish race. Judge Thomas J Molloy Congress man P B O Sullivan Monsignor Patrick J McGivney and Mayor F William Behrens were principal speakers.

Kelly Molloy McGivney Knights of St. Patrick Behrens Stratfield Hotel Ireland America Thomas J. Molloy Common Pleas Court Hartford County P. B. O'Sullivan Derby Edward L. Kelly Trumbull Patrick J. McGivney St. Charles’ Church The Knights of Columbus F. William Behrens Congressman O'Sullivan Monsignor McGlyney Addreag St. Patrick

Chapman Plea to Change Venue Denied in Hartford

Hartford County Superior Court refused Ger ald Chapman's bid for a change of venue in the murder case of Patrolman James Skelly. Chapman elected trial by jury and faces arraignment next Tuesday as attorneys argued that widespread publicity prejudiced jurors. Fourteen witnesses, including reporters, testified to support the venue challenge amid extensive newspaper coverage.

Chapman Hart Newell Jennings Hartford County Criminal Superior Court Yeuius Gerald Chapman James Skelly Charles W. Murphy Danbury Frederick J. Groehl New York Patrol Tan Skelly Hugh M. Alcorn Skelly Murphy Hartford Vownty Alcoma Hartford County

Curzon in satisfactory but quieter condition

Lord Curzon's health bulletin tonight described his condition as satisfactory and noted he was much quieter. Also reported were local political and crime items from across the country including a defeated child labor amendment vote in New Hampshire and a Bergdoll-related conspiracy case in Philadelphia.

Police Women Question Charter Change In New Britain

March 17 May or Paonessa asked Chairman David L. Dunn of the Board of Police Commissioners to seek the board's view on amending the city charter to allow appointing police women. He argues police women are needed due to reports of drinking and smoking by girls at dance halls.

New Britain Paonessa David L. Dunn Board of Police Commissioners

Mother charged with abandoning baby in New Haven case

Mrs. Charlotte Innes faces City court today on a charge of abandoning her four month old baby found in a railroad station waiting room. Janes Tnnnes, the father, will testify as the chief witness after being detained by railroad police for hours while awaiting the family and later admitting his vigil at the station.

Charlotte Innes New Haven Janes Tnnnes Innes

Involuntary Bankruptcy Filed Against Trans-state Roofing

An involuntary petition in bankruptcy filed against Trans-state Roofing Corp of Stamford was returned to Referee John Keogh yesterday. Schedules of liabilities and assets have not been compiled.

Trans-state Roofing Corporation Stamford United Sates John Keogh

Vaccination bill beaten in Hartford House debate

The anti vaccination bill allowing conscientious objectors to secure certificates from a physician was rejected 82 to 66 after heated debate. A companion bill to make inoculation compulsory was also rejected, leaving current vaccination laws intact. A light presided session covered additional measures and amendments.

State Capitol Hartford Mar House Committee On Public Health and Gafety Russell Middletown Darbie Hoyt Mew Haven Lincoln Ashford Bell Salisbury Higgins Coventry Light Norwalk Hiney Companies Torrington Mortgage and Titta Company Bolton Electric Company Lewis Little Isle Federation of Labor Danbury and Bethel Traction Company Danbury Power and Transportation Company Danbury Bridgeport Hydraulic Company George Hawley Morris J. Beardsley Cornelia B. Smith Litchfield County

State Memorial to World War Men Urged for Capital

Hart ford March 17 Bene dict M Holden of Hartford urged a legislative committee to create a commission to study plans for a Connecticut World War veterans memorial. Bushnell Park was proposed as a suitable site. Senator H Brigham of Granby backed the bill. Roswell J Clapp argued for a National Guard group insurance bill affecting about 4300 men at an annual cost of 24090 dollars, with life policies payable for depth from any cause.

Hartford Benedict M. Holden Connecticut Legislative Committee On Bushnell , Park H. Brigham Granby Roswell J. Clapp National Guard

Meetings Tonight At Various Lodges And Societies

Several fraternal and social groups hold meetings tonight including Adelophian lodge 1 of O O I at 1087 Broad Street Magna Chana lodge Stratford avenue Harmony Council 12 0 O A M Newfield building Knights of the Meccabees 310 Fuller Avenue St Johns lodge A F and A M Masonic Temple Colonel Warry Cutler lodge K of P 1025 Main Street Pioneer Camp W C W Polar Star Lodge 0 S of B 1250 Main Street Mayflow Council T of A 62 Banon Street Harmony Camp M W C A 1089 Broad Street Star of the Sea Camp A N of A 1099 Broad Street Trorotica Stamun US OG Rea 104 Slate Street Livcobe Circle Ladies of the 4 A BR 62 Cannon Street Stationary Engineer 2anno Street. A cake may lack gold but all that glitters is not gold. Baker’s Playering Extracts advertisement.

Dhal Women's Council Beach Street Monitor Lodge O.F State Street Adelophian Lodge Broad Street Magna Chana Sona of A. N Trorotica Stamun OG. Rea Slate Street Livcobe Circle Ladies of the 4. A. BR Cannon Street

Rivals Unite On Bill To Wipe Out Mud Holes In Roads

Hartford March 17 Rep Allen Lincoln of Ashford urged state aid before the legislative roads committee to improve a Mansfield to Ashfordville stretch described as a mud path that risks quick auto death, with Norman Baker also testifying on the poor road condition.

Hartford Ashford Willmantic Allen Lincoln Legislative Committee On Mansfield Ashfordville Norman Baker M. Lincoln Linncoln

Major highway jobs to be bid for 1925 season

The State Highway Department will seek competitive bids for about 1 000 miles of new highways in the 1925 road building season. Ten projects are planned with the largest in Windsor Windsor Locks East Granby and Suffield totaling about nine miles of new concrete on the Northampton Turnpike. Widening the Boston Post Road from eighteen feet to thirty six feet continues. Other improvements include Shore Road in Milford Westport Store Road in Weston and more.

Windsor Windsor Locks Fast Granby Suffield Northampton Turnpike Spring Street Boston Post Road Bridgeport New York State Line Greenwich Westpor Branford North Branford Milford Shore Road Westport Riversiie Fairfield Norwalk East Lyme

Bill Restrict Minor Attendance At Mov Tabled In Senate

Senate action tabled a bill restricting minors at mov tables amid debate on several measures. Concurrently, bills were advanced or amended including charity and municipal matters, taxes, and charter changes for Waterbury Foundation, Woodbury Electric, and New London schools.

Bill Restrict MOV Sen State Capitol Senate Waterbury Foundation House Freestone Bank Portland Tavey Water Company Bozreah 4 Cuttock Tnx Company Hfe Guarantes Insurance Hartford Trons

Notorious Yergmen Captured in Florida

House and Paul Huhn, accused in a $25,000 two year old holdup, were captured in Tampa Florida today with Lester Gildra John Kenny and a woman believed to be House's wife. The group was found asleep in an exclusive residential area. Police recovered thirty loaded pistols burglary tools gloves and large sums of loot.

House Paul Huhn Lester Gildra John Kenny Huhn Tamba Fla Aies

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Flanagan Kent Armory Hrebive Ted Cots Wahlenmar O’sullivan James C.shannon Bruce Young Elsie M. Lawson John P. Sullivan Mary Kelly John Hughes T. J. Murby William Carr Farrick O’brien George Burns William Redden John H. Redgate James C. Shannon Francis P. Dunigan Patrick McGee Alcorn Late Telegraph News Concord N. H New Hampshire Bergdoll Pimnladelphia Eugene Ike) Stecker Grover Cleveland Bergdol Germany Guily A. Marehsi Julius H. Ford Tafiell Ford Cornell University Gridiron Mantla Mareh Teresa Manila Bay Los Angeles Wagner Sam Ben Wwiliam Dbd Federal Narcotic Grew England Heston Michael Zazzaro Noofing Colchester Ington Hebron Montville Raymond Hill Redding Georgetown Newtown Yergmen Florida Ralmen Weel
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