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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1925

Page

9

Evangeli st healer claims cures at Pentecostal service

Crowded Second Baptist church saw Smith Alesworth claim divine aid cured rheumatism headaches gall nasal trouble eye issues and sprains during a revival. Worshippers prayed as he urged faith and prayed over the ill. several participants reported relief while others continued in prayer and hymn singing. The meeting continued with testimonies and a closing appeal for further attendance.

Smith Alesworth Maglish Ovanist Second Baptist Church Ev.cegenat Wiggleswertt Ngetist Mulder Adam Voice Iict

Chapman Picks Own Jurors Panel Not Yet Half Filled

The article details jury selection for a capital case, naming jurors and alternates like Farniuasen, Levvuns, Koaper, and others, with Judge Groehl and Judge Jennings presiding. It notes jurors were excused for biases or opposed to the death penalty and reports on prospects of impaneling a full panel amid extensive voir dire and defense objections.

Alcorn Freedman Willian Henry Canton Alvorn Charles Harvey Windsor Thomas D. Harvey Raymond J. Woodford Avon Liicense Canqier Purner Burlington Thomias A Francis Newington Davell Cuttar Thibbard Marvey Dunlap John Cedar Burl Oro Wilfred W Tlooking Infield Allen G. Pease Mant Windsor John M. Peters Marlborough John A. Steele Enfield John Haran Harry C. Milla Farns Igbon Carnenter Bernard V. Reevers Robert Allespie Farmington William A. Furey Tinfield Trurtford Jennings Herbert W. Gandrich Berlin Tsaiah Hunt Jonfeld J. Spencer Rocky Ward Aldrich Simsbury Eugene A. Grown Kidney M. Barnard Bristol Fred I. Porter South Windsor Walker South Wind- Prancis II Spring of Granby Tuevin F. Narth Ehalranesd Hotare L. Honiss East Berlin Herhar Stowe Seymour East Albert If Chamberlain Wind Brewer Byron HL. Griswold Glaston John Bean, Sr Toome Burke East Vwart- Ford Herbert IT. Richardson Arvus HW. Bushnell Berlin Asp Windwusod Hayden Wast Mmfartehruene Clvir Huen Groeh Groehl Mrs. Win Chapman Farniuasen W. Levvuns Laurence Kien Henov Amroun Winn Studes Rous Borh Pa State Orney Alcorn Thapman Lars Dudeeh Hua Chapman Piers Aphanns Attorner Kinsey Burling Chapman Jostike Zizeart Dickinsen Atcvorn Frommston Sus Sone Letere Jennings Vase Bart Aeton Drap Forger Renee Koitaati

Massachusetts Man to Be Prison Head

A Massachusetts man, yet to be named, appeared likely to be approved as superintendent of federal prisons. Attorney General Sargent and Walker Willebrandt discussed the nomination, noting the long friendship between the parties and expectations of department support.

Massachusetts Washington Thal White Ehusetts Wyderal Pusgus Aorney Sargent Hall Walker Willebrandt Assis

Poison capsules sowed across Massachusetts farm lands say witnesses

Massachusetts witnesses testified before a joint legislative committee that an area exceeding 75 square miles in central Massachusetts was sown with deadly poison capsules. Wild and domestic animals and birds died in large numbers across Worcester and Middlesex counties as the capsules, sealed with paraffin, were scattered by a car traveler aiming to kill fur-bearing animals. The committee voted to report no bill to make poisoning animals a jail offense under the Game Division of the State Department of Conservation.

Boston Massachusettes State House Worcester County Middlesex County Iha Wishang Game Division State Department Irancia G. Anges Afsoulite Ayer Municipal Times A. Peek Br. C. A. Keene Fitehburg Slayes Ashburnham Ehmpshire Arten Hayes

Obituary notices span multiple family deaths in Norwalk area

Jane Driver and numerous locals died yesterday, with multiple funeral plans. Samuel Driver, railroad official, and Bertha lodge members are named among survivors. services set for this evening and burial in Riverside cemetery. John Boettger and John Sullivan remembered with services and graves in local cemeteries. Various obituaries note spouses, children, siblings, and affiliations with Masonic and other lodges. Burial details, addresses, and church rites accompany each death, reflecting a busy local schedule of mourners.

Jane Driver Dans Samuel Driver American Railway Express Pacific Street Westboro Mass Joseph Masag Pelham N. Vu Pawtucket K. L Riverside Cemetery John Boettger Kaneral John Boettger Bassick Avenue Boetger Muensterbers and Freundschaft Rebekah Sarah Eliabeth Murray Sarah Eilabeth Murray John Yu Murray Clifford Randall Rockridge Bouth Norwalk Wes Whire Iighbridge Conn Ereneser Sarah Jones

Soldiers Home Probe Under Way Amid Waste Allegations

State officials investigate complaints of mismanagement at the Soldiers Home in Bridgeport. Colonel Tfreniy J. Seeley has headed the hospital since 1920 amid prior positive visits by veterans groups, but concerns over waste and private funds have spurred a neutral inquiry. The Appropriations Committee plans its own review of the sewerage system and potential repairs to curb abuses.

Tfreniy J. Seeley Bridgeport Beeley State Soldiers' Hospital Fiie Gram Citzens Hospital Board Andrew Gordon Enfield Charles IX, Beck Stamford Justus Fennel John HH. Thatcher Hartford Virgin F. McNeil New Maven T Hean Soldierst Hospital Ile

Ex-masseur's case with exploited girl and hospital aid

Coroner hears account of a girl pressed into massage to aid a masseur. Testimony describes neck and shoulder manipulation, a mother and child seeking health, and a Deutlowsky man’s work history as a machinist, then massage and chiropractic studies in New York. He claims success with hands on treatment and was released.

Deutlowsky New York

Britain Proposes New German Pact Amid Debate

Debates swirl as Britain outlines a new German pact claiming it could avert war. Key figures Chamberlain and Baldwin stress defense and stability while noting limited American support and cautious European reactions. The proposal seeks to alter treaty positions without undermining naval power or territorial frontiers.

Holden's Public Plea For New Medical Bill Continues

The debate over a proposed five member medical regulators board continues as supporters led by Helden push the bill. Opponents argue it concentrates power, threatens professional diversity, and risks public subservience to a centralized health authority. hearings feature lawyers for eclectic doctors, pharmacists, and various medical groups, with heated exchanges over constitutionality and election of board members.

Camposita Medical Board Helden Howard D. Robbins New Haven Connecticut Bar Examiners Atturrey Ralph G. Wells Hart«ford The States Manufthrers Association Stanley Wallard Tiridgeport Chamiber of Commerce Howell Cheney Manchester Ibdgeport Frank Munn New Trart- Ford Paths Edward 8. Beery Yartford Ehhoprartors Harry Beardsley Waterbury Louis I. Mignerey Danbury General Assembly Jt Sholl

Kent Nominated for County Auditor in Contentious Caucus

A county Democratic caucus degenerated into a chaotic debate as Kent and challengers sought the county auditor post. Nomination speeches, roll calls, informal ballots, and friction over candidates highlighted intra party rifts amid a crowded field and last minute withdrawals.

Welk Prine Ranaken Derahay Charles Fr. Williamson Dar Cher Kent Wheeler Os Emery

Governor urged to sign dry bill and church exhibit plan

Committees will guide through church open week tied to the Chamber of Commerce Proxiess Week. The Council of Churches unanimously opposed Sunday advertising. a motion proposed displaying church wares in the afternoon, and was approved.

Councils of Churches Chamber of Comanerce Qurine Council of Churches

First Baptist Church Endorses Prohibition Resolution

The First Baptist Church issued a resolution urging state lawmakers to pass a prohibition amendment. The church affirms its stance and calls for enforcement of the dry measure. The document reflects local religious support for statewide alcohol ban and related constitutional changes.

First Baptist Church

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