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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1925
Page
3
American Tube and Stamping Company in Stratford avenue prepares a major expansion to add a mammoth new mill building on Yellow Mill Pond bank. Night and day work distaking machinery. about 200 workers needed when operable around July. Delays arose from construction and a new transformer station is being built to handle higher power needs.
Miss Huth Malcomson of Philadelphia is selected as America’s most beautiful girl and will pick out Bridgeport’s beauty tomorrow at Pleasure Beach. A silver loving cup will be awarded. Menard directs the dance with his orchestra. Motor boats run from Henry Street to Pleasure Beach on a frequent schedule today and tomorrow. The new automobile bridge at Seaview Avenue will be open.
Mrs Eva Kovats of 843 Bostwick Avenue suffered extensive burns yesterday while cleaning a stove with stove polish when it ignited. She was transported to St Vincent's hospital by ambulance and died early this morning. The blaze set her cotton dress alight, and a fire alarm was sounded as firefighters from Engine Company responded and extinguished the kitchen fire.
Pearl Beacon Smith testified in Superior court that her troubled marriage to Davis Smith began when she was seventeen in 1914. She said he drank heavily and she stayed due to Youth, poverty fears, and lack of support, as the judge watched proceedings behind closed doors.
The Education Board awarded a contract but Cort Right was denied permission to appear and refute Mrs Crosby’s statements. He will state his case November 10. The superintendent outlined plans for a Lincoln-like table from Kewaunee, with bid openings next week for additional high school equipment.
Five balloonists launched from the Goodyear site heading southeast as Goodyear III flown by W. T Van Orman lifted off ten minutes after. Van Orman, last year's race winner, led the field while Captain HFE Honeywell and Erin Atromaut aboard St Fegseph followed. Officials paid tribute to the nerve of WoC Sailor aide to Herbert Vo Thaden, who was overcome shortly before the Detroit balloon was to start. Baylor was revived by pulmotor and insisted on joining Thaden against medical advice.
Real estate dealers reject May Day as moving day, noting tenants move any time and rent prices rise on May 1. They say cane renewal and price increases pressure poor tenants. Dealers claim modern improvements are scarce while cheaper units with fewer upgrades are plentiful.
May day events unfolded with orderly processions as 40 000 people moved through streets. Ministers Hassn and Moller attended the grave of forcer Premier Branting and memorial services were held. A separate communist parade drew about 2 000 participants.
Noroton May 1 William McDermott of Newark son of the city fire chief is under arrest charged with reckless driving after a collision on the Boston Post road near the Catholic church. Both cars damaged McDermott's car was heading toward Norwalk when skidding caused the crash. He is held on $500 bond. Another accident: Giovanni Negroni of Bridgeport is at Norwalk hospital with a severe scalp wound from road work for Bridgeport Construction Co.
Daniel Bailey testified about photographs of the theater front where the shooting occurred. Coroner Eli Mix and Medical Examiner Marvin Scarbrough offered details of the victim John Bagnano’s death, including three bullet wounds. Olympia Mack faces cross-examination as the defense argues a defensive shooting, while witness Samuel Warner Harris places the events around Goggin’s booking office and notes two shots heard from the interior.
Here are suits of real merit for 33 dollars. They suit business wear and any occasion besides dress events. The cuts signal aristocracy with fine cloth seen in better suits. Greys tans browns navy pencil stripes herringbone mixes. Double breasted coats and two or three button sacks for tall or stout men. Normally 40 to 45 dollars, offered by American retail collective buying at 33 dollars. Main floor rear.
New York May 1 Miss Cala chok recently graduated Mount Holyoke college has won top prize in a contest conducted by the League for Industrial Democracy in memory of Charles P Steinmetz Investo for an original study of the Indian press. William A Nordhoff of Washington State College awarded second prize. Last year a Cornell senior received honorable mention.
City figures show 800 unlicensed dogs roaming streets, per Town Clerk Joseph F Wieler. Last year about 3,700 dog licenses were issued, with 2,900 new tags bought last month. Purchasers now face a one dollar fine in addition to the standard license fee.
More than a thousand members of the A F and A M gathered at the Masonic temple yesterday afternoon. George H Woods, commander in chief, led degree work as the Lafayette Consistory of Bridgeport initiated the 12th degree and the Connecticut Consistory of Norwich demonstrated the 27th degree. Over 300 new initiates, banquet at Stratfield hotel, main dining room and ballroom filled, transportation by two chartered buses for out of town guests.
The article recounts Smithsonian scholars and Dr Weymouth Walcott weighing the Langley aeroplane tests against the Wright brothers. It notes Langley’s unmanned 1903 launches and the Wrights’ powered flights, arguing over who first achieved controlled heavier-than-air flight with a pilot aboard.
Mary Addis entertained the physician until late and collapsed upon learning of the murder. Investigators note Dr Dillon had a controversial reputation with past brawls and an unproven illegal operation charge. He was separated from his wife for over three years and had a son tied to a highway robbery claim.
Detectives of the Investigation Bureau arrested Joseph Buzya aged 45 of 16 Scott Street New Brunswick New Jersey yesterday on a non-support charge. He was held in bonds of 500 dollars for a City Court hearing this morning as his five children and wife await news.
Atiobam Lifshuts reported to the Detective Bureau that a valuable dress was stolen yesterday morning from his store. Police found no clue identifying the thief. In court, Judge Aves adjourned proceedings to next Tuesday as defense testimony is expected to take at least a week.
Advertises heavy crepe de chine and Canton crepes dresses for girls aged eight to sixteen. Describes colors including tans, navy, brown, greens, pinks, and blues with features like ruffles, pleats, panels, and godets. Promotes street wear and party dressing on the second floor rear location.
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