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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1925

Page

2

Ripper Bill Faces House Vote Amid Turbulent Debate

Amended ripper measure moves to floor in House with Chairman Lynch seeking suspension of rules. Finkelstone leads push on a new bill while critics warn changes could delay action and shift authority to Maine appointive powers amid protests from Bridgeport leaders. The vote outcome remains unclear as procedural maneuvering continues.

Brinca House Tynet Barrie Finkelstone Duhie Lynch HNL Finkelstoone Samuel Hoyt Lilman Lew Haven Bridgeport Maine Finest EL Averill Branford George Marges Woodbury Judiciary Committee Behrens Sturgethi

Taxes Reduced on Insurance Stock in Senate Bill

A Senate Finance Committee proposal to cut the tax on insurance stock in Connecticut is discussed by Senator Walton, arguing the bill will protect industries and encourage growth. The plan reduces the tax from 6 mills to 4 mills per $1900 value over three years, aiming to avoid hindering expansion of existing firms and subsidiaries.

Pfpord Legislatie Connecticut Mws Walton Chainman Connerticut Industries Committee On Finance Atad Krom Senate Waterbur Lite and Acenlen Company Witatuch Tare Insurance Company Stile Mihinz Latafet Winchester Caires

Insurgent Blow Seekers Eye Stamford Court Case

In a Greencrest session Judge James Fo Walsh and State Central figures discussed tactics to block Judge Young's renomination. The House considered a conference on a contentious judgeship, with the Young resolution rejected 33 to 14 amid unclear votes and procedural doubt.

Chamb Katrin Mickenigle Daniel Frbmbickes Saul Serato Mithel Keneéaly -Young Apponei Stamford James Fo Walsh Greencrest Young Hhat Senate Raiken Délas

Court orders bodies exhumed in missing children case

Court orders exhumations as two of three missing children are accounted for. One identified as deceased, probe continues. Authorities, including Stephen Mreremen Volk, face questions amid reports of substitution and brutal infant deaths. The suspect is held on $46,000 bond.

Tanker Babs van Angererer

Cortright Warns Against Politics at School Event

An overflow crowd attended a 1942 school program featuring remarks by Greenstein and Elmer F Havens, board president. Miss Loren Robbins directed poems and songs by students from Linscomedians rected by Sir Alfred Neves. Miss Jennila Fitzroy led the Beardsley school segment. Attendees included City Attorney Tohn A Cornell and board members. the event praised teachers and staff, with decor and performances highlighting community support.

Greenstein Elmer F. Havens Havens Loren Robbins The Lins Comedions Alfred Neves Miss Kiev Miss Robbins Ming Thi H Kalm Prowhec Street Jennila Fitzroy Beardsley School Kiely Tarmer Tohn A Cornell Andre R Tloenith Board of Education Murray Johnson Tluphrosine Bown

Meetings Tonight Amid City Councils and Lodges

Fragmentary OCR lists numerous meetings and affiliations including Nahan Womens council 6 Bed Street Monitor lodge 164 Broad Street Adelphign Lodge 1047 Broad Street George Saint Squaha Pisenne Harmony council Newfield building, Algonquin club, Chamber of Commerce, Temple groups, and Masonic orders.

Nahan Womens Coun Il Bed Street Monitor Brutestive Adelphign Lodge Broad Street Atagnathurs Lodge Sen of Mystic Shine Miserie Temple Pnehet Udin Finetraly America Os Cinno Ines Cu Iton San Royel Arcanua Corel Wild Near Foy He Roel Ion Street Toosha Jody

Roraback Named as Incorporator of Electric Firm

Hartford The Senate opened with many observers and Republican workers present. Senate leaders and Gov Marcus Holcomb attended as the Incorporations committee advanced a bill to form the Concrete Electric Service Company with J HO Roraback to be an incorporator. The holding company would finance and operate electric, heating, and lighting plants, possibly linking with hydroelectric developments in Northern New York and Canada. Other named incorporators include Rendall Worgemy and Walhan W Putnam. Offices to be in Hartford.

Hartford Senate Senate Aegsinn Marcus i. Holcomb Senate Petitiol Lumbers William Putnam J HO New York Wi Rorthick Rendal Worgexwn Walhan Wo Putnam Thrill Maommence Busines Capitel Electro Acoun Fisurane Habilibes Carriing Stoe Lucien F Burpee State Board Mra Burper Mins Lurpee Wis Burpee Norwich Ealer Wis Agin Redden Senate Tone New Haven Sinsabaum Shelian Walcox Streta Stonington Bushnell Ot Towler Fafield Ywarcay Stratf Rd Barnes Ho Thompson Treud Fook Tift Slitford Springs Wai Race Wakeman Dematys Taithelt T A Smith Wee Haven T Ghepard Kiegellioh Jenaty Soothimet

Labor strike disrupts New Greenwich school operations

Fragmentary notice describes a strike affecting a New Greenwich school. Readable names and places are sparse while some dates and figures appear, but the core action is a labor stoppage causing disruption to school activities and related negotiations.

New Greenwich

Yale drama chief named assistant professor director

L M Wooley, who resigned earlier amid alumni protests as head of the Yale Dramatic Association, will remain at Yale as assistant professor and has been appointed director of undergraduate production. The Yale Corporation approved the move at a Saturday meeting.

Yale Now

Amy Lowell Suffering After Paralysis in 1912 Era

Amy Lowell remains incapacitated after paralysis as reports describe her decline, trade in literary circles notes changes in residence and health, while observers reflect on her career and ongoing influence amid adversity.

Hindenburg Installed Declares His Fealty

Von Hindenburg takes office as Germany’s president in Berlin after a smooth inauguration. He pledges to guard constitutional law, unite the nation, and restore Germany’s standing abroad. Proclamations call for discipline in the army and peaceful national progress. Washington notes no official U.S. recognition or congratulatory message yet.

Reichstag Simons von Hindenburg Ebert Eberts Leips Tco Supreme Court Berlins Mar Pacelli Warren D Rabbins United States Berlin von Hindenbures Iwezh Pdendorf Tisnen Pest Reichewehr Hindenburg Germany Washington Hindensburg Coolidge Whits House State Department Latin America Cuba Mexico Sweden Denmark Japan Argentina Tinland

Park Board Ends Ban On Religion Exposition Plans

Park Board ends ban on religion as acreage is filled along Barnums dyke and a creek side bulkhead is planned to accompany bridge work. Progress week committee led by Carl P Dietz given permission to discharge bombs each night to promote the exposition opening later this month.

Progress Week Carl P Dietz

Colonel Dennistoun resigns commission in Grenadier Guards

London May 12 The Gazette announces that Colonel Jan Dennistoun now husband of Alma Countess Carnarvon has resigned his commission in the Gre nadier guard. The move follows effects Wednesday.

London the Gazette Jan Denniatnan Almona Countess Carnarvon Grenadier

Obituary Montage for Maria MacDonald and Others

The obituary notices list Maria MacDonald of 474 Hoellster Street and several other locals including Thoray Donnells, Willian Christian, Walter Wakelee, Albert Vigne, and Katherine McAtee among the deceased. Services span funeral parlors on State Street and homes, with masses, committal at local cemeteries, and pallbearers named. Burial sites include Lakeview Cemetery, Mountain Grove, and Saint Michael's Cemetery, with churches such as Blessed Sacrament, Sacred Heart, St Charles, and St John’s noted in ceremonies. Individuals named include Edward MacDonald, Artha Mac Donnla, Thomas Donnelly, Rev John Kennedy, and many others.

Maria MacDonald Edward MacDonald Hoellster Street Trank Police and Son State Street Lakeview Cemetery Artha MacDonnla East Hampton Mass Thomas Donnelly Thoray Donnells Toll Street Blessed Sacrament Church John Kennedy John J Walsh Thomas Griffin John McDonough Aml Vrs P T Rawe Salutoris Silutoris Vr McDonouh Cleary Williand Willan Wiiam Speers George Rachmin Edward Hageresnty John Gomaerte Thomas O’brien Wihan Kuryens Tuntal St Wichaels Cemetery Walter Bo Wakelee Walter 2 Wakelee Handy Coat Company Bronx Avenue Road Memorial Chapel Stephen Mish Sherman Johng Polaropal Church Wis Mountain Trove Cemetery Katherine Vic Asee Katherine McAtee Frank McAtee Berkshire Avenue St Charles Church Galaester Res Thomas Byrne Ag Patrick McGivney St Michael's Cemetery Hugh Keenan Joseph Breton William MacDonald H Burges John Teet Lawrence Mooney

Fairfield County Y marks eight years of service

The Fairfield County Y celebrates eight years of work highlighting how its programs have helped hundreds of boys become better citizens. The organization notes gains in sound bodies alert minds and reliable character as it supported communities previously unable to sustain such facilities during the week of May 12 to 18.

Fairfield County Oca Mac Neser

Campaign reports at county convention in Westwort

Parental and community leaders rally Y workers to secure financial backing for expansion. Final campaign reports will be presented at the county convention held in Westwort on May 19 at 4 o'clock.

William James Perry William Pery West Avenue Gah Hose Y Ho Westwort

Hotel Elmhurst Ad Offers Apartments Near Trout Streams

Local notice advertises lodging at Hotel Elmhurst with homelike surroundings and proximity to trout streams. Mentions Ora-On Main auto road and attractive table of rates. Booking inquiries promoted by Marrkil name appears in the fragment.

Elmhurst Sheffick Mass Berkshires Ora M Marrkil

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