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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1925
Page
2
Hartford telegraph staff reports the Connecticut House defeated a bill to appoint women jurors. The debate saw members clash over the measure, with leaders arguing adherence to the legislature’s prior stance. Senate rejection left the plan unresolved.
Fragmentary text references court actions on treasuries and assets, possible dividends, and responsibility. Mentions committees, bills, and a long list of names and places, with scattered phrases about discharges and failures, all from an uncertain historical audit or legal notice.
The Rector's Aid Society announces a spring tea to be held at the church hall. Proceeds will support parish programs and charitable work.
A scrambled OCR style note describes a court or official action involving a liquor license refund in a 19 county matter ordered by Healy. It references payment of funds, comptroller duties, and questions about the timing and authority of claims and disbursements. The text cites statutes and requests guidance on whether payments should proceed and under what authority.
Local Catholic Daughters group plans a Blue Way party this evening. Details are unclear due to damaged text, but event appears social in nature and organized by the Catholic Daughters.
A fragmented OCR sketch reviews a show titled The Seventh Heaven at the New Lyric. The text lists many names and stray phrases, with unclear passages about performances, actors, and scenes, reflecting a chaotic production note or theatre blurb.
Newly elected directors of the chamber of commerce will bow to the present board in a session today. The slate includes Sobet A Tenis, Stewart Cink, and August M ucethard, among others, replacing longtime members as the organization plans closer cooperation with city and state offices. The chamber boasts about 1200 members and strengthened finances after an active year.
Parthcade April 36 reports John Platt of Newtown selected as Agricultural Commissioner under a law to head the department for the term. A deputy will assist, with offices arranged by July. Platt, born on a Timgo farm near Newtown, has long been a prominent figure in agriculture and state forestry circles.
A debate highlights fears among London financiers over a proposed shift in exchange policy. Sir Frederick Wise condemns speculative excess, urging caution. Ramsay MacDonald criticizes protective measures affecting silk trades and the government insurance scheme amid pressure from creditors.
The report notes overcast skies and intermittent rain yesterday in Bridgeport. Civil War veterans began a march from the Stratford area to the United Church, and the event ended without incident.
The May Day activities planned for children at Beardsley Park were postponed after a special program in the school was canceled. Organizers cited weather or scheduling issues as the reason for delaying the event.
A garbled page of notes lists various street names and local venues around Bridgeport. Mentions include Main Street, Washington, and several scattered references to council matters, meetings, and community events.
Senator Bingham urged fathers to invest in youth by teaching practical skills for America's future. He warned against overemphasizing current tech and memory of old knowledge, stressing that tomorrow’s leaders need adaptable training and strong character.
A garbled first person account describes widespread confusion and severe illness. The speaker reports a high fever, nerve and rheumatic symptoms, appetite loss, and dizziness. They fear long-term illness and request publication to warn others.
In a rural school district discussion, emphasis falls on health, character, and home life for boys. Fathers should be elder brothers, sacrifice time for guidance, and provide friendship, play, and moral education. The article notes sorrow when parental instruction shifts away from character to teachers and highlights opportunities for character development in district schools.
Plymouth report states Colonel Coon TGR was examined by Dr Crom and admitted to hospital after a morning illness. The patient, said to be to be in fair condition, is expected to recover with treatment while remaining under medical observation at the hotel infirmary.
Greenwich bankrupt filer Jer mine Slocum Greenwich reports cash assets of $25 while liabilities total $16,872,138. Most debts arise from judgments obtained in Newark, with the petition filed to seek bankruptcy relief.
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