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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1924

Page

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Kellogg to be advanced as justice in Connecticut

Hartford May 13 special to the Telegram reports Judge John P. Kellogg of Waterbury is expected to fill the vacancy on the Connecticut Supreme Court, replacing the late Justice Lucien F. Burpee. Governor Templeton delays action to avoid embarrassment, while Chief Justice Wheeler can summon Superior Court judges to sit with the court if needed.

Hartford Supreme Court John P. Kellogg Waterbury Lucien F. Burpee Charles A. Templeton Virginia Wheeler George W. Wheeler Templetons Sill Frederick M. Peasky

Policeman Arrests After Circus Radio Theft Case

Virgil Knierim, 24, a circus worker from Oregon, stole a $150 radio from Gene Poltips store on March 30. A police sergeant, testing the buyer, led to Knierim’s arrest as investigators traced the attempt to sell the item. Knierim asked for clemency to return to Newark to join his wife and infant. Judge Marvin deferred sentence pending inquiries into the prisoner’s wife.

Virgil Knierim Electian Oregon Gene Poltips Khnerim Marvin Aix Fillow Radio Peta Kalerim

Schwab Family Patriarch John A. Schwab Dies in Loreto Penn

John A. Schwab, manufacturer, banker and father of Charles M. Schwab, died at his Loreto home at 1:16 a.m. after months of ill health. Born in 1849, he started in woolen manufacturing and later moved to banking. He and Mrs. Schwab observed their 63rd wedding anniversary on April 25.

Ldoretto John A. Schwab Charles M. Schwab Schwab

Charles E Prior Jr Named Successor to O'Brien

Charles Edward Prion Jr secretary treasurer of Security Trust Company Hartford is elected treasurer of North End Bank and Trust Company succeeding Harris J O'Brien who resigned for ill health. Prior to assume the position immediately while Fred W Hall returns to First National Bank. Directors voted unanimously.

Charles Edward Prion Jr Security Trust Company Hartford North End Bank and Trust Company Harris J. O'Brien Prior Fred W. Hall First National Bank North End Bank Mr Prior Hart North End Bank and Trust

Paid Moral Debt to Son Upends 23 Year Marriage

Frank J. Abercrombie testified in Superior Court that a lifelong sense of moral duty to their son, a Columbia University student, kept him and his wife living together for 23 years. The couple, married in 1897 in New York, separated in 1929 after his wife deserted him. Abercrombie was granted a decree on desertion.

Columbia University Mire Frank J. Abercrombie Abercrombie John W. Banks Io Stratford Bridgeport Sign and Awning Company Nichola New York City Abercrombies Stratford Barnum Avenue Jomes Banks

Kelley Not Patient Of Hospital Here

Stamford dispatch reports Kelley never was a patient at Bridgeport Hospital or any Bridgeport facility. A rubber tubing fragment was removed from his back, allegedly implanted eight months ago by a Bridgeport doctor as a drainage probe. He did not name the doctor and later sought Stamford medical help for back pain.

Stamford Kelley Bridgeport Welly Palnary

Miss Kiely to Head City Normal School in Bridgeport

Miss Kiely, dean at Bridgeport High School, is slated to be named principal of the City Normal School when reestablished under state supervision. She has impressed the board with administrative skill and teaching ability during her tenure as supervisor and English teacher.

Margaret ¥. Kiely Bridgeport South End Miss Kiely Board of Education Mies Kiely Bridgeport High School City Normal School JcKinsey School Blabimar Columbia University Yale University Lyon Terrace

Preacher Helps Man Avoid Jail In Worthless Check Case

Irving F. Anthony of Stamford appeared before Judge Marvin in Criminal Superior Court on charges of passing a $248 worthless check. A one year jail sentence was suspended and he was paroled after influence from Rev. B A Lewis of Greenwich. Anthony, who acted under false pretenses, will work at a Stamford sanatorium while pursuing restoration. Dr. Lewis and other prominent Stamford figures urged leniency, and the judge commended the minister for aiding Anthony’s reform.

Slate Homer Cummings Irving TF. Anthony Stamford Marvin Criminal Superior Court B.A. Lewis Universalist Church Greenwich Anthony Onre Tr. Lewis Sridgeport Walla Orange Hatterin Mies Margaret V. Kiely Iity Normal School I PoMceman Circus Eny Schwartz Bnit Min Moses Gaeober Mayer New Haven Jal Ro Bethel Veterans’ Memorial John P. Kellogg Wickely Willimantic Hay Litchfield J. H W. Brown 2Utany Woolen Mills Worcester Mase Redding Little Theatre League Stephen Sanford New Canaan Farm Fairfield County Ministera Association Wilton Norwalk Easton Fairfield Lang Hill State Police Boston Post Road Westport

Wheeler Committee to Close Testimony in Wheeler Inquiry

The Senate committee probing the indictment of Montana Democrat Banatoy Wheeler votes unanimously to end the inquiry without calling further witnesses. The panel, in Washington, plans to conclude testimony after today’s session.

Wheeler Washington Benate Montata Banatoy Wheeler Denacrat

President Coolidge Visits Circus Under Big Top

President Calvin Coolidge spent more than two hours at a Washington circus, leaving White House affairs behind. He watched performances in five rings, ignored his official duties, and joined Mrs. Coolidge in the audience as a family of circuses fans.

Washington Calvin Coolidge Coolidge White House

Mrs Harris Arrested for Forging Husband Name

New York on May 13 Mrs Eleanor Elaine Lee Harris wife of bank official was arrested charged with forging her husband s name to a letter offered as evidence in an annulment suit. The forged letter allegedly referred to his guilt and was read into the Supreme Court record before the arrest.

New York Eleanor Elaine Lee Harris Everly PD Harris Natonal City Bank Supreme Court Myra Harris Elizabeth Long Beverly

Fire at New Haven County Jail Triggers Large Police Response

May 13 New Haven police reserve units and jail guards mobilized after a workshop fire at the New Haven County Jail on Whalley Avenue. Firemen battled flames for about a half hour while inmates remained secure. The blaze was spotted by a passerby who alerted Jailer Baldwin.

New Haven New Haven County Whalley Avenue Baldwin Arda

Doctors Fight Scuffle Over Licenses at Grand Jury Hearing

In Hartrport on May 13, physicians facing license revocations attacked St. Louis reporter Brundidge who helped expose their cases. Brundidge, punched after leaving the grand jury room, was defended by police as Dr. Isidore Yochelman and Dr. Maurice Burstan clashed with him and others in the county building. Detective Howard Wade intervened to restore order during the tense confrontation.

Hartrport Harry T. Boundidge St. Louis Brundidge Isidore Yochelman Maurice Burstan Bridgeport Howard Wi Yochelman Ynth Bursta Hickey Grand Jury Vachelman Missouri Board of Health

Thought of Mother Sustains Alaska Airmen Story

Special correspondent recalls the Seattle crash in Alaska north of Chignik and a seven day trek to Port Molter. Sergeant Harvey credits thoughts of his mother in Clebur ne Texas for endurance. The narrative continues on Page Nineteen.

POTED Cleburne Texas Harvey Filoma Chignik Earth

Beaver men and rat men in a nation’s future debate

The text discusses immigration and civilizational struggle between “beaver men” and the “rat men,” claiming the country was founded by beaver men. It previews the first instalment of a timely series on this race and national question, stressing urgent relevance.

Gabor Olin Davin Ateri Mayat America Ula

City Plans Drive for Back Taxes Result of Probe

A city wide drive to collect back taxes will be launched within weeks. Tax Collector Edward A. Drew and City Attorney Delaney will target delinquents owed over 200 dollars, with State Tax Commissioner Blodgett to review uncollected totals from 1914 to 1922. Uncollected taxes on the grand hall holdings amount to 1,064,493.91, with 964,835.91 in property taxes outstanding.

Edward A. Drew All. Dalaney Drew Wiliam H. Blodgett Svuthpoeng Blodgett John F. Clampett Francis Butler Clampett Alfred W. Burdick

Senator Moses to Speak at State Chamber Meeting in Le Held

Senator George H. Moses of New Hampshire has been named to address the State Chamber of Commerce meeting in Le Held May 21 and 22. His topic Taxation promises a thorough discussion of recent prominent matters and reactions to Mellon’s tax plan and the bonus bill. Walter E. Kelly, the Virginia humorist, is to follow with his talk What the World Needs is More Humor.

George H. Moses New Hampshire State Chamber of Commerce Mellon Moses Walter E. Welly Virginia Mr. Kelly Will

Langley Given Two Years In Prison

COVINGTON May Jam Congressman John W Langley of Kentucky was sentenced to two years in prison at the Atlanta penitentiary by Judge AM Cochren after his conviction on conspiracy in a whiskey tax case from 1991. Co defendants Thomas Millon Ipsonurg Philadelphia and others received two years each in the same prison. Carey and Huth pleaded guilty during the trial.

Covington May John W. Langley Kentucky Atlanta Bvneral AM. F. Cochren Thomas Millon Ipsonurg Philadelphia Saengley Wiltey Carey Candon Olde AB I. d Huth Alanes Ohio

One Thought to Be Boat Wanted In Norwalk Case

In Norwalk and Bridgeport a string of legal notes and local items fill the page as courts hear pleas, arrests, and civil actions. The report mentions a Norwalk case focused on a boat inquiry and notes broader state matters including prison pleas, police activity, and municipal affairs across Fairfield County.

Norwalk

2000 Cases of Ale and Stout Seized at New London

United States customs agents seized two rum ships off Clinton and at Central Vermont dock New London May 13. The Sabine of New York with Captain Charles Mitchell and a crew of 10 and 2000 cases of McGuinness stout were captured, owner listed as John J. Riley of Brooklyn. The Nettie T, also of New York, carrying 600 cases of liquor, was taken with a prize crew fleeing toward New York. three crew members reportedly from Greenport, La. The Sabine will be arraigned in New London before U.S. Commissioner Matthewson tomorrow, the Nettie T before a U.S. Commissioner in New York. Capture by a 0. S. Customs detail under Deputy Revenue Agent Jeremiah Dillon.

New London United States Customs Sabine New York Central Vermont Nettie T Clinton Wilson Point Norwalk Charles Mitchel McGuinness Stout Bam John J. Riley Brooklyn N. Y Greenport New Lo Matthewson S. Customs Jeremiah Dillon

U S Would Buy Cape Cod Canal Under House Bill

Washington May 13 The Government would purchase the Cape Cod Canal for 11 560 000 under a House bill tonight by 149 to The measure moves to the party lines amid a long running controversy in Congress Amendments failed The bill sponsored by Representative Winslow Republican Massachusetts would pay 8 5 million in cash to Boston Cape Cod and New Canal Company owners The Federal Aid would assume a bonded debt of 6 000 000 and carry out a contract negotiated by Weeks with the canal company

Washington Senate Tm Senate Cape Cod Canal House Commerce Committee Congressional American ‘Telephone and Telegraph Company House Roosevelt BR. M. Griffin Gee House Republican Coolidge Bursum New Mexico Julius H. Barnes Chamber of Commerce of the United States Congress Borah Wheeler GENER Atlantic City Mayo Brothers’ Clinic Minn New Yark Jules C. Rabiner Broadway Blackwell's Island Women's National Party O. WT Europe New York Brooskisn Robert A. Emerson Carnival Li Aentative Winslow Machusetts Meree Committee Boston Capg Cod New Fi Canal Company Weeke Canel Company

Foley Offered Post to Succeed Murph

Foley was offered the post following a Tammany advisory committee meeting. The committee chose the son of a chief of Tammany as the unanimous candidate to replace the late Murp after his sudden death. Wales will announce his decision tomorrow.

Kew Prk Sur Janes Foley Tammany Charles Canvana Murp Wales

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Kellogg Templeton Superior Court Peasley Electriciayt C. M. Schwab Loretto, Penn Charles E. Prior, JR Harris L. O’brien City Institution Preacher Man Martin Great Britain South America North American Newspaper Alliance F. A. Rudsoph Almundean Egramg Saving the Republic Burdick Delaney State Chamber Langley Mall of Rare Borab Methodist Rinleters France Sun Yat Sen Victorey Bridgener Wabe Ruth Filte T Homer Bat New London Wilson’s Point Nimete U.S Post Murph
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