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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1925
Page
17
Describes a property on high land with 8 rooms, bath, electric, furnace, abundant water pressure, two garages, planted trees and shrubs, a wet garden and a good vegetable garden. Post Office box 552 Bridgeport.
A readable fragment outlines a property listing with a mansion on a large lawn, shade trees, greenhouses, garages, a cottage, and other buildings on a paved street. It notes immediate possession and lists contact for Arthur Gibson at 1188 Main St Bar 3747 with additional barbershop and bargain-related items mentioned.
Local realty ads promote mortgage and loan opportunities with reduced rates and payoff options. Carrol State Realty of Fairfield lists listings and contact details for loan products and second mortgages.
Advertisements seek to purchase used furniture gas stoves boxes rugs pet items clothing and general furnishings. Contacts include James Rainey 46 Kossuth Bar and Mrs Meyer 419 B Wain St B-3174 along with Milford and Noble listings offering top prices for secondhand goods and antiques.
A damaged listing notes several stores including a barber and hairdresser, butcher, and a newsstand with three rear rooms. Refurbishment near the beach is planned. Population 10 909. Rent reasonable. Moreland area. Dates and precise locations are unclear due to OCR errors.
Fragmentary text references lots at Dewan near a power plant and an address on Clarence Street with mentions of Bat gad Pets mong cur and a Sigme 4 Lane. Names Posenbaum and Virs Ti appear amid uncertain items.
Fragments show a sales pitch with offer terms like weekly payments of 550 and names obscured by OCR errors. The text is incomplete and contains garbled proper nouns, making it difficult to identify persons, organizations, or concrete dates.
Multiple obituaries listed from a city paper dated May 1925 and 1943. Names include William Christam aged 9, Thomas Donnelly, Lorace Whitts, George TF Vpotte, Benjamin Groff, John Mallon, Katherine Maittee, Joseph Wiklus, Perry Annette, and others. Funeral details give residences, church services, and cemeteries such as St Michaels and Oak Lawn.
A community anniversary Mass was held at the local church with parishioners attending a brief service. The event marked a milestone for long-time members and featured prayers and reflections led by the pastor.
An apparent shipping or boat trade item notes a price around one dollar per share with mentions of a financier and boat or motorboat activity near Main Waterway. The fragment describes new launches or a motorboat operation and a pad or padlock detail connected to Finis Wilford and an entity possibly named Torboat.
Fragmentary OCR note shows a clothing shop promoting a weeklong sale. Readable terms indicate discounts or special offers tied to a named retailer, with scattered words suggesting a store or brand focus during a specific week.
The page contains Friday 8 pm spiritual readings led by Mrs Loveridge at 198 West Ava and a church memorial mass for Frederic Woota with service at St Peters and St Charles. Also includes an ownership statement for the Bridgeport Telegraph with publisher and circulation details and signatures.
Washington May 9 Thomas Woodferk who was given a recess appointment as Interstate Commerce Commissioner after its nomination had failed of confirmation or the Senate cannot receive compensation as Commissioner. Comptroller-General Mr Carl has ruled less and until he shall hereafter be confirmed by the Senate The appointment of Mr Woodrock the Comptroller-General's ruling said falls squarely within the term of the prohibitory statute applying to compensation in the case of recess appointments .
In Bost on May 9 Wayne F Wheeler urged the U S government to use Navy ships to curb rum running off the Atlantic coast. He warned that if Coast Guard efforts fail the government must act to stop liquor flow, citing treaties and the need for stronger measures.
San Diego May 1 The battleship Maryland suffered heavy damage after striking reefs off Honolulu harbor at Diamond Head. Three sailors were killed and many boats wrecked as waters surged over decks. Maryland listed and nearly capsized while the fleet moved to safer waters. Marines and ships assisted as the Henderson and West Virginia aided in rescue and salvage operations.
Racing results list multiple purses from 1000 to 3000. Entries include three year olds to older horses, with weights and noted horses such as Shirmish Byron Comis, Sun Audience Candy Maher Antiquarian Peter Par Glas, Blues Ridge Ipswich Resalue Whitewash Poll, Johnny Campbell Thundering Bright Steel Ghert Siva Lex Jimmy Vibe, and three year olds in other races like New Tlape Cathleen Nashoulh Helen Conden Eager ness Spugs Martines Saffield Tedaraliat Al Bosd Fho Rei. The card lists seven races with varying distances from six furlongs to one mile sixteen, plus notable entries like Candy Kid Senato Wise Counsello Shuffle Along Scorche Sir Ronald Permanent Wave Gun Beat and Golden Billows.
Entries announce a packed race card with multiple purses and entries across five races. Notable horses include True War, Downtown Lady, Royal George, Miss Hodge, and Queen Chaiming, with numerous other contenders listed by weight and stallions. The card features classic mile and furlong events, allowances, and two year old qualifiers, reflecting a bustling racing meet with detailed entrants and weights.
A report describes a claimed German invention by William Daugherty alleging a device named Belomenb emits waves to paralyze life for six hours over forty miles and up to forty nine thousand feet. Commerce and energy sources question the energy origin and feasibility while aviation limits suggest unlikely reach.
Pimlico shows a crowded list for a $1000 purse race featuring two year olds and up to contest the event alongside other entries. Notable horses include Gall wd dere, Storl Mt Cayaid, and Sir Ronald Wucoul with trainers and owners listed among the many names. The field includes several coxed stakes contenders and details like times and weights are provided for handicapping.
In a scrambled listing of race names and entries, Sevier's selections mix brands, riders, and horses across multiple races. Notable mentions include Lorenzo st Law terre Fredden Rock and Shuffle Along with Gunboat Camp Fie Tales and Bat entries, suggesting a chaotic betting card with various items and contenders.
Three Coast Guardsmen from Nantucket station were rescued eight miles offshore by a passing steamship. George Massey of Boston Addison Macdonald of Norfolk Virginia Macy Feisenmaye of New York were aboard a surf boat that broke from its bearings during a voyage around Martha’s Vineyard. After hours of bailing and battling high seas the steamship sighted distress signals and took the trio aboard and to a local hospital for exposure.
In exclusive dispatch Mrs Dela J Akeley describes a solo crossing of British East Africa’s Somali Desert andProceeding toward French and Nigerian frontiers she recounts rare animal skins lost when a giant lizard leaped into a boat. She plans routes toward Kilim, the Congo, and Lake Chad.
Secretary of War Davis reports President Coolidge favors expanding aviation study at the Military Academy. The general staff is tasked to complete a feasibility review in time to authorize changes for cadets entering the academy in July. The move parallels naval aviation expansion and signals broader support for aviation education.
A blaze swept the Groverland lumber mill causing about 4 000 000 in damage. Firefighters battled the inferno for hours, with the cause under investigation. the owner reported heavy losses and the facility was left ruined.
German educators reinstate ten classic works in Latin and Greek studies after wartime curtailment. The program, now restoring prewar aims, emphasizes German language history and culture for students, with a focus on linguistic and cultural competencies in the curriculum.
Four murder cases set for the May term in Superior Court include Beatrice Donnelly case from Gleenaich Agilio and the Norwalk shooting of Joseph Sifkin. Defendants include James No oR O Mahony of New York, Amal Harry Roeceves, and Mix Miler of New York. Additional defendants from Stamford, Norwalk, and surrounding towns are listed with no new charges, as the docket contends.
A Wallingford man died by his own hand in a shooting incident today. The coroner reported the fatal act occurred at his home, where his wife and family were present. Investigators are continuing to piece together the events leading to the tragedy.
Twelve year old Stephen Gaisa, son of Vi and Mrs Stephen, has shone during Music Week at the Majestic Theatre. Studying since age six, he is billed as a gifted young violinist with plans to pursue music further after graduation.
An Albany based baseball pool run by Albans club has ceased operations after an official move by Governor Smith and lawmen in Albany Renselaer and Schenectady counties. The pool drew over 26 members and weekly bets totaling around 9000, prompting investigations and multiple arrests amid concerns of wagering across three counties.
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