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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1924

Page

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Senate vote battles over graduated corporation tax in Revenue bill

Washington report details a Republican Insurgents Democratic coalition debate on substituting a graduated tax on undistributed corporate profits for the existing tax. President Coleidge faces opposition as the measure triggers heavy partisan contention.

Washington Mass Senate Republican Insurgents Democratic Coalition Ilal Corporation Oveniter Jones Coleidge Itu Orgimsidon Warleri Tromociat Passachusetts Ciarin Sutter Janes Denee Varga Baty aNoor

Revise Marriage Law Urges Connecticut Reform By Yale Professor

Yale Professor Morgin urges amending Connecticut statutes to protect children and reduce harm from marriage law gaps. Delegates at a state conference in Waterbury and a supper meeting elected Reed Campbell president to push reform, with Morgan campaigning for stricter parental consent and clearer definitions amid debates on social and health impacts.

Irumudiale Tol Mirage Thwad M Morgin Vale Lay School Connecticut Comlarene Sgathoh Bistrict Woiter Confew Wacerbury Morgan Scotia Hewth Cohen Ferith Ian Pisses Judd Tuuctin

Reward Offered for Aviators Fate in Pacific Islands Search

A 1928 North American newspaper report offers $1,000 for news on missing aviators believed possibly alive but trapped in a wilderness area inland. The notice explains the search across islands and interior regions, naming the Coast Guard and authorities involved, and urges informants to contact the house of the relief committee or the airplane office for tips. The item reflects wartime era anxieties and public reward practices.

Allin Lodaug Tost Ibneer Sieubten

Waterbury Social Council Elects New Leader in 1925

Waterbury residents hail a new head of the Social Council as a 1925 conference looms in Waterbury Bridgeport workers honored. The executive slate, elected unanimously on the recommendation of the organizing committee, includes vice presidents and officers, with mayoral consent and judiciary notes mentioned.

Waterbury Bridgeport Arthur Fin Bill Jon Sue Ower Elieo Kimbal Weelerbury Ealind Tel Math

Red Men's Great Council Opens Here Today

Fragmented OCR text describes a Red Men's Great Council event with scattered names and phrases. Distinct entities include Red Men and related rituals, with unclear dates and locations due to garbled print. The readable bits indicate a ceremonial gathering and local pageantry surrounding the council’s opening.

Red Men’s Great Council

Fisher resigns from Olympic and Davis Cup teams

Fragmented OCR text shows Fisher resigning from Olympic and Davis Cup duties amid references to matches, players, teams, and locations. The garbled content mentions Philadelphia College of Osteopathy and various proper nouns, signaling a sports retirement or withdrawal context without clear, coherent details.

Today's Program For Red Men

The item lists a community program for the Red Men or fraternal group with scattered names and locations. The readable fragments mention performers and associates such as Wheeet and Wilson and local streets and venues. The text is incomplete but signals a local schedule or meeting notes with names and time hints.

Methodist Church Votes Ratification of Consolidation

Nashville Tenn January meeting reports ratification of church consolidation. Bishop Wollva of Washington presided as chair of the commission noting the unification plan and full support from the conference audience.

Methodist Church Nashvill Cungh Og Sud Bishop Wollva Washington Aentortt

Fall deaths amid apoplexy and stormy scenes in town

Fragmented readable text suggests multiple fall incidents with apoplexy outcomes, medical interventions, and local references. The piece mentions deaths, injuries, and scattered names, places, and dates, though much text is garbled.

Mercury Transit Photo Captured Amid Skywatch Coverage

Readers were treated to a rare Mercury transit as photographers and reporters documented the event from Wesleyan and nearby vantage points. The Mercury path was tracked closely with images prepared for distribution, detailing timing and visibility across the region.

Congress Yields To President On Exclusion Issue

Congress agrees to defer decisive action on exclusion policy, paving the way for concessions and potential negotiations. The President seeks a unified stance while postponing a firm decision to secure better terms in upcoming talks.

Congress

Passing of Laundryman Reported in Town

Fragmentary notes describe the death of a local laundryman with murmured details. A brief item references a May timeframe and a man named Vine, with unclear affiliations and a funeral or obituary context pending fuller confirmation.

Power Mill Theft Linked to Pair Held in Stamford Jail

A pair is held in Stamford jail as authorities link them to a power mill theft. Reports detail the suspects’ names and charges, with investigators pursuing further leads. The case centers on the alleged break in and subsequent theft of equipment tied to the mill operation.

Stamford

Mrs Fiske foibles and a Bridgeport tale

A fragment from the Bridgeport Sunday Post recounts a quirky tale involving Mrs Fiske and a series of curious misadventures. The prose hints at social foibles, local characters, and small town humor set around a Towlor Woot scene, with references to pals and neighbors in a casually satirical tone.

LIQUOR INTRIGUES REVEALED IN TRIAL OF REP LANGLEY

Long account details government witnesses in Kentucky tied to Bribery schemes and whiskey operations linked to Washington influence. The trial features evidence of large sums, conspiracies, and forged checks from hotel ledgers produced as proof.

Rep Langley Langely Washington Mothe Tousville Elise Ussing Anfiryon Lawrence Tiambais Trugles

Connor Protest Up To Whole Committee

Fragmentary OCR summary shows a protest by Connor directed at a committee. Mentions likely names, positions, and procedural actions. Readable bits reference a meeting, members, and possible disciplinary or formal response. The exact individuals and outcomes are unclear but indicate organized opposition within a group or council.

Connor

Delegation to go uninstructed in Democratic State race

In New Haven May 7 amid disorder and bitter factional fighting Archibald McNeil of Bridgeport and Michael Cuff of Danbury were nominated as delegates to the Democratic National Convention over Jeremiah Donovan of Norwalk. The caucus split produced competing tickets with McNeil and Cuff winning on the Bridgeport slate as Donovan supporters failed to unify.

Jeheram New Haven Archibald McNeil Bridgeport Michael Cuff Danbury Jeremiah Donovan Natwalk Pairfield Neil Tonis Chainin Tomei Tout Idm McNell Kopf Donovan le Willitut Minney Minphs Donovans

War veteran held after Milford Pike fire mystery

Alienists observe and report on a war veteran detained after a Milford Pike fire. The case involves confessions, court actions, and questions about his mental state. Authorities pledge investigation while detailing bond and location in Raven County. Mass confusion surrounds the event as officials seek facts.

Milford Pike Vienna Milford Raven

Fairfield bill promises Philippine independence in twenty years

Washington May 7 The Fairfield bill would grant absolute independence to the Philippines in twenty years without a plebiscite. The measure, introduced by Representative Faire of Indiana, would leave the plebiscite question to determine whether to remain under American sovereignty for the period. The bill now moves to the Senate as part of committee action.

Washington Phil Opie Fairfield

Trolley Car Runs Away In New York Injuring Several

A surface car rolled from Conte danaa down steep 155th street in New York and crashed into a taxi, injuring several people. The runaway vehicle left wreckage in its wake as bystanders watched in shock.

N.Y Iwans Conte Danaa 155Th Street Ataxiioab

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