24 Mar 1925
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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1925
Page
1
An eighty year old bride Mrs Charlotte Cher and sixty five year old groom Mr Moran, both with prior marriages, wed in Danbury amid curiosity. Neighbors recall cautious responses while the ceremony at St Luke's Episcopal faced skepticism and surprise.
President Coolidge designates General John J. Pershing as president of the arbitration panel over the Tacna Arica dispute with Peru. The former commander of American forces is expected to bring authoritative, neutral leadership to the long standing issue. The appointment signals a key step in resolving the sovereignty question, with Pershing taking on duties that will extend beyond active service once approved. (Continued on Page Four)
In London on March 23 Lady Wilson Barker must repay Frank Waterhouse fifty thousand pounds. The jury cleared Sheldon of conspiring or benefiting from the payments. The judge criticized sensational scandals and warned against publicizing elite misconduct, urging decorum and a fair view of morality in high places.
March 23 Milford turnpike witnessed a serious accident as Wilmant Casner of New Haven was thrown from a wagon and run over by Rudolph Bartineck of Burlington Conn. Casner suffered facial contusions and a possible knee injury. Bartineck was summoned to court after injuries are assessed.
Senator Howard S Challenge withdraws from Fairfield county commission race claiming a state party promise of a different office. Rep Harvey M Kent is expected to be nominated at Hartford caucus as Kent seeks backing from state leaders. Women candidates, including Julia M Emery and Helen T E Lewis, remain in the field amid party resistance to female contenders.
Frank Colonel of 604 Railroad Street is jailed on a stabbing accusation under a two day manhunt. Antonio Macaroni of 145 Lexington Avenue remains in St Vincent’s Hospital after a Sunday morning assault during a dispute. Bonds fixed at 200 dollars await a City Court hearing.
Bridgeport zoning commission chair Seward B Price and members will support Representative Albert D D Taser s zoning bill when it is considered by the legislature s committee on critiques The bill aims to allow imitation of densities of population and more clearly defines the authority of the Board of Appeals or Board of Adjustment in Bridgeport
A woman died during a massage at a property operated by a man calling himself Dr Jaward Droslowsky on 345 Page Avenue. Police detained him after detectives questioned witnesses and a medical examiner would determine the death cause. The man claimed no medical license and the incident prompted an autopsy to confirm if death was natural or related to the massage. His nurse, Mrs Ida, lived at 374 Atlantic Street.
Warden Harry S Pearsons and vestryman Charles S Spooner resigned from Purity Episcopal Church citing sympathy with Rector Rev Henry S Whitehead who also resigned as head of the parish Their pledges were accepted but await action at a congregation meeting April 1 The dispute centers on high church worship and recent ritual changes with some members opposing and others supporting the Catholic infused form Father Whitehead declared he favors high Anglican worship and will continue his mission work remaining with the parish
The Common Council moved to seek an additional 115000 bond for library purposes raising the central library funding to 265000, with Mayor Behrens stating the extra debt is cost effective. The Library Board requested the increase and directed City Clerk Bir Dick to send copies to Senator Walcott and state representatives, while the council rescinded prior borrowing actions and authorized land purchase for the new building at State Broad and Albert streets.
A movement by DeVer Warner and prominent backers seeks to establish a Bridgeport bureau to attract and locate new industries. The plan envisions a field worker in New York, a Bridgeport office, and constant contact with firms to expand or relocate operations in the metropolitan district. The proposed division would be funded by the chamber of commerce, aiming to replicate $825,000 annual impact and about $24000 current income, with map to be finalized.
Norwalk officials probe a blaze that gutted upper floors of a house as firefighters slept. Chief George Bogardus and Mayor Thomas Robins lead a formal investigation into gasoline spread and a potential arson plot. Three men were swept up. none are paid firefighters.
Sixty witnesses are summoned as State and defense prepare for the Chapman murder trial of Policeman James J Skelly in New Britain. State Attorney Hugh M Alcorn and Judge Frederick J Groehl slated to prosecute and defend. alibi witnesses and a slew of identifications to be introduced. Chapman claims from a good family and college graduate background. The trial aims to speed hearings with early start.
In New York March 23 the New York Supreme Court voided Archibald B Gwathmey Jr’s divorce from Isabelle Coomes Gwathmey granted by Texas courts last year. Justice Lexy turned on abandonment and non support issues in Mia Gwathmey’s separation suit. Betsy C Judd, named co respondent, had been involved as Gwathmey later married Judd in Connecticut. The case challenges Texas law barring remarriage within area after a decree. An appeal would be pursued if needed. Isabelle and Archibald Gwathmey were married in 1893 and separated in 1919.
An 80 year old woman is charged for slaying a betrayer and remanded without bail. A county commissioner candidate withdraws, and multiple local civic resignations and bond requests are reported alongside campus and community news.
New Haven the grand jury returned true bills in three murder cases. Miss Olympia Macki twenty pleaded not guilty to first degree murder in the Feb twenty four killing of John Bagnano in a theatre lobby. Formisano Brooklyn man faced similar plea for the Jan fourteen murder of Leo Cocilove. Mrs Jennie Zarzycki charged with killing her seven year old son Edward by slashing his throat also pleaded not guilty and was remanded without bail.
Police officer Lieutenant George S. Benedetti reported for duty after his shift at Fourth Precinct. He suffered an acute indigestion attack at Limergency Hospital and was treated, then returned home where his condition was later listed as fair by his family.
In Hinoklyn Supreme Court today two guinea pigs were gassed in a live demonstration to simulate how men might die from gas exposure. Spectators recoiled as the animals collapsed, with the experiment offered by experts to prove whether acetylene vapors could have caused the steamship Egremont Castle explosion cited in a $100000 damages suit by Vixernara against Morse Dry Dock and Heppu Company.
Stamford residents Lillian Nelson and Louis Orenta eloped to Port Chester and secured a marriage license in Greenwich after an initial refusal. The couple, who met two weeks ago, were married by Justice of the Peace George S Bailey, then returned to Stamford. The report notes the bride is 48 and the groom from Brooklyn.
New York March 23 body of Hong Sing a favorite rice cake baker and On Leong Tong member was found in his room with a possible bullet hole in the skull. Police say the death may signal renewed Tong warfare as neighbors note his extended absence and a fear of further violence.
Tennessee lawmakers vote to ban the teaching of evolution in public schools. Governor Austin Peay signs the measure despite opposition from educators and science groups. The statute restricts curriculum content and prompts debate over academic freedom and state authority.
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