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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1925
Page
2
A petition in the legislature calls for an investigation into how funds are handled for soldiers relief, urging scrutiny of public money and payments by state officials. The House debates amid other bills on milk safety, city administration, and school attendance while bills for com panies and infrastructure proceed.
A fragmented OCR listing multiple meetings tonight across various groups and locations. Notable entries reference Italian Women’s council at 56 Beach Street, diverse societies on Broad Street and Lincoln Avenue, and other clubs at Cantonu and Medp Street. Details are garbled but indicate a local calendar of society gatherings and civic notices.
STATE CAPITOL MART FORD March 24 The Sunday sports bill moves forward as Judiciary committees hear the measure governing professional baseball and football on Sundays. The bill, previously vetoed and not adopted, faces a potential roll call in the House with lawmakers urged to cast explicit positions on localizing Sunday games and enforcing related statutes.
The Connecticut House discussed restoring civil rights to David Goodman of Hartford and debated a special bill approach, while a petition sought relief fund action for war veterans. Calendar actions included workmen's compensation limits, land record attestations, fraternal death benefits rules, and college enrollment caps. The Senate concurred on schooling, charter amendments, and local utilities, with issues on ambulances and penalties on trespass among the day’s topics.
In Rath Penussisanhe police seek Stephen Nary a laborer formerly living on Johnteen street. The investigation asks for information about a sister's death and related circumstances. The readable text mentions police activity and an individual named Stephen Suttory or Nary in connection with the case.
President Coolidge directs Kellogg to study minutes of the 1921 Washington conference to evaluate naval armament limits and the role of aircraft, capital ships, and auxiliary vessels. All options, including a new conference or informal surveys, depend on a thorough preliminary survey and coordination with War, Navy, and experts.
Mrs Joy Bowtell was chosen chairman of the Mothers club of the First Presbyterian church at a meeting last night in the church parlors. Officers include Mrs Frank Munich vice chairman Mrs Thomas Craig secretary Mrs KE Feldt program chair and Mrs Frank Lucas social chair. The five women form the Women’s League committee to care for Mothers club affairs. Roy E Clark spoke on Habit Forming and the Junior choir led by Mia Florence Haskins offered vocal numbers.
The will of Fannie Labovich valuing about 16000 was admitted to probate without contest by Judge Frederic A Bartlett. Marua Wirseh and Adolph Kurskowicz named appraisers. Joseph A Lebovich guardian ad litem for two minors Meyer and Tessie. He and Max Schwartz named executors. Daughter Satie Lebovich Grosshandler is cut off with one dollar for marrying against her mother’s wishes. Estate allotted among four children with bequests to charities.
A landlord seeks rent from RB Mitchell in a Superior Court trial. Mitchell failed to appear to contest the action despite prior indications. Attorney Wildat represented the landlord as the case progressed near the courthouse.
The Connecticut Company seeks permission to run two new crosstown bus lines competing with independent operators. One route would start at Main and Michels roads, looping via East Main, Tostun, Beecher, Muntignton, River, North Washington, Catherine, North Ave, Park, Capitol, and back. The second would run from Tunxis Hill to North Avenue via Black Rock turnpike, Howard, Pine, Hanrock, Cherry, and back, with a 15 minute headway and trolley fare transfers. A petition with thousands of names supports the plan and a March 34 hearing will address the permit.
In Rome on March 24 the premier met with the Neapolitan royal commissioner Signor Geremucoa and Prefect Castellani to review a project for improvements in the Naples Commune. The discussions tie to the Fascist government’s southern renaissance program.
London report says Mrs Dorothy Dennistoun secured a 25000 damage award from a jury in her suit against her former husband for loans and maintenance tied to their Paris divorce. Judge McCardie had critiqued her conduct but ruled the French decree binding and her marriage to Col. Dennistoun valid, with additional findings of 86000 claimed advances and support obligations.
Milford March 24. Six year old Arthur M Zellermayer son of Mr and Mrs David D Zellermayer dies after a three day illness at the home of his aunt Mrs Archie Price on Rogers avenue Funeral arrangements not yet completed.
Telegrams and statements from Rome and Des Moines note widespread mourning and sympathy. Reports cover a mass meeting by striking American Thread workers and a later arrest for alleged Communist leaflets.
Westport reports mark the first anniversary of the Rotary Club charter with a supper at Manor House on State street Tomorrow night. Supper at 6 then business meeting followed by entertainment. Members invited guests and many out of town Rotarians expected. Real estate sale of Mary Frances Hanford property on Post road recorded with John W Menton purchasing house and 2.5 acres for 35000. Possession sought in courts under long estate history. Probate court recently refused to admit alleged second will later appealed by Norwalk attorney John Cuneo. Special church program to finish interior redecorating at Church of the Att on next Sunday morning under Rev Richard J Roll.
A city committee will review proposals for street and sidewalk projects. Alderman James A. Metros is expected to explain several planned improvements during his Friday night briefing. The committee aims to consider petitions on street repairs and pay abatements, with data on costs and damages to be discussed.
The Manufacturers Chorus of Tulgeport will give a concert on May 27 at the Cuphe tg club, followed by a social hour and entertainment by club members. The wives will be entertained, and attendees are urged to bring friends for the evening.
Post office authorities inaugurate a new special handling service allowing parcel post packages to be sent as first class mail for an extra 20 cents. The Feb 28 law requires expeditious handling and delivery, but this is distinct from special delivery which adds 10 cents.
Democratic leader L. Shaver returned to Washington to discuss arranging a peace conference urged by Franklin Roosevelt. After talks with a dozen Democrats, Shaver headed to New York and favored postponing a harmony meeting until wounds from last summer’s nominating battle heal. Shaver credits Jesse Jones with stabilizing finances and says the congressional effort will focus on winning the next House, led by Rep Oldfield.
Paul Beaznek proprietor of the Round House in Southport was sentenced to 1 day in jail and fined 275 plus costs by Judge Fredericek W. Huxford after a jury found him guilty on seven liquor law counts. Most of the jail term was suspended and he must serve 35 of 155 days. Private investigators testified they went to Beaznek’s place, bought whiskey, and drank it to support evidence. Beaznek denied prior acquaintance with the witnesses. An appeal from a 200 fine and 60 day sentence in the lower court was noted.
Undine J. T. Nickerson granted two divorces in the sub district court yesterday afternoon. One case involved Ida K. Cutter, now in California, with custody awarded to the wife. The other, David J. Lustig, with alimony and custody to the wife, who recounts years of abuse including black eyes and broken fingers.
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