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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1924

Page

10

No Freak Pitching Seen Yet In Major League Play

Connie Mack warns the American League about freak pitching as a possible trend. He fears pitchers will discover new tricks while batters and ball handling evolve, though early weeks show no clear surge. Danforth and others defend straight pitching, with memories of past stunts and a wary eye on rising home run appeal and slugging in the league.

Connie Machs Athletica Leewat Mac Cleveland Dellot Dave Danforth Oitcus Rames Danforth St Louis St Toms Pough Danford von Columbus Fanny Price Ty Ban Johnson Dan Fou Bappy Peron Meran Wanda Browns Bportarans Fical Foneys

Wills Madden Bout Transferred Over Stadium Fire Hazard

Promoters seek alternative venue after Queensboro A license denial due to fire department concerns. Newark promoters propose Velodrome or Newark club as site. decision on Friday. Queensboro officials argue bowl was rebuilt per department advice, license refusal shocks organizers.

Pwills-Madden New York Queensboro Wills-Madden Long Island City Biiday New York City Na Honor Sportmens Club Newark Tex Richard Queensboro 4 6 Star Athletic Commission Tire Department Frieda Queensbero New York State Fie Biidas Lew Maxmond Simon Flaherty

Spring Tournament Opens at Brooklawn Today

The Brooklawn County Club hosts the Spring tournament starting today, running through next Tuesday as golfers file qualifying cards for flight rankings. Chanman Walter notes the event features multiple events and a strong field. Captains and players named include Wall Stuart, June Ine Zolt, Otine Lades, Nor I Caima n, Dwight Wheeler, Hubbard George, Gerish Charles, WW rtl Aves, Edward Wo Carpene, and Alpheus Winie.

Brooklawn County Chanman Walter North Brooklawn Wall Stuart Zolt Dwight ‘ Wheeler Iubbard Gerish Charles Wwrtl Edward Wo Carpene Alpheus Winie

Artists embrace practical life insurance in turn of phrase

A fragmented passage records artists advocating practical life insurance. It notes painters sculptors and other art professionals favor straight life policies to protect families and future income. The piece suggests industry leaders and women in arts support insurance as a sensible security in New York.

Nortab Saul Seling Esneu Agen Yi Kha Ourley Sun Nod Sitcaliv New York

Suit rooted in ancient statute in Deacon v Deacon

A Bridgeport divorce suit rests on an old statute defining obligations. Mrs Caroline Deacon sues Peter Deacon seeking financial support and care for their child, alleging misconduct by the husband and failing to provide alimony. Testimony covered separation terms, custody, land sales, and spousal conduct as a basis for the claim.

Caroline Deacon Aly Peter Deacon S Vatford John W Banhg Astha Heaven Bridgeport Arbich Deacon Hs Vito Capapa Arthur Artau Tracom Ry Hs

Spring Garden to Be Feature of Church Sale

The Peoples church reception committee plans a sale of food, fancy and useful articles at Suv Main street Saturday from 11430 ig a ocloch. Miss Jennie Donn t he will preside over the Spring garden with gaiied spring flowers. Food table led by Miss Samuel Jones assisted by Miss Kinna Wood.

the Peoples Church Suv Main Street Robert Off Newman Frankli Jennie Donn Samuel Jones Mis Kinna Wood Vis Crank Vis Crank . Matgsi Mis Ciententine Bidmead Mis George TI Wheelé Wis Bae Tim Zumsetag Anna Humphres

Bank cashier sentenced hours after indictment for embezzlement

Charles Vanderoer, former cashier of First National Bank of Bellmore, was sentenced to seven years and six months in prison by a federal judge in Brooklyn after pleading guilty to 12 counts of embezzlement false entry and misappropriation. He admitted taking about 4900 dollars, with total misappropriations around 4600.

New Lork Charles Mo Vanderoer First National Bank of Bellmore Campbell Brookl Vanderaet

Wife seeks divorce alleging intolerable cruelty by husband

In a Superior court proceeding Judge John W. Banhé heard a petition for divorce from a city woman who accused Howard Dillistin of drunken abuse and cruel treatment. He denied the charges, with the hearing continuing. The wife claimed liquor destroyed the home, including incidents of violence and the husband striking and pushing her. She also said their child was taken for a visit and upon return the odor of whiskey was detected on the boy’s clothing.

Howard Dillistin John W. Banhé Dilliatin Dillistina Dillistin Dilhatin Dunstin

New York Athletic Commission Raises Boxing Bond Rule

The New York State Athletic Commission approved a rule requiring clubs with capacity over 42 000 to post a $10 600 bond to insure gate refunds if a boxing match is postponed or canceled. The measure follows Monday’s postponement of the Wils Madden bout due to bad weather. Joe Hall of Buffalo received a 30 day suspension for fouling Chris Newton at the Vélodium Aim Buffalo on April 28.

York State Athletic Commissen Joe Hall Buffalo Chis Newton Aim Buffalo Japan Capitol

New York Capitol Faces Fading Yet Enduring Vision of Rome

The article reports on Albany’s Capitol terrace decay likening it to ancient Rome. It notes costly past work, proposals shelved by politics, and expert caution about removing or restoring the approach. It describes leakage, shifting foundations, and debates over preserving versus removing the monumental walkway.

Accident victim sues Moshier for $300

A collision in March left Slady Vaughan seeking $300 in damages from Mosnier. The suit claims Mosnier was under the influence of intoxicants at the time of the crash. The damaged auto and parties are identified within the fragmentary filing.

Moshier Slady Vaughan Yegigidar Agate Gdonge Vloshirs Athiate

Greenwich Woman Wins Divorce Custody of Child

A decree of divorce and alimony of 26 a week, with custody of a minor child, was granted to Hazel Treat Cunningham of Greenwich by Judge John W Banks. The divorce suit was heard before Judge Banks several weeks ago.

Hazel ‘Treat Cunningham Greenwich John W Banks Banks

Obituary notices from Bridgeport area names and services

Obituary notices list Frederick W Cone 89 former Post Office worker who died at his sister's home and whose funeral will be from St Peters Church. Lts. Thomas Cone of Danbury among survivors. Other obits include Mrs Lannon, Harry Hibbiard, Katherine Farrell, Samuel Bunting Griffin, James G W Murray, Sarah M Stone Wade, Rudolph Horsuth, George M Near, James Clark, Emma Cath, Samuel Flaneshe, and Samuel Haniszho with funeral arrangements, cemeteries, and attending churches.

Frederick W. Cone Frederick W Cone Post Office Department Jackson Beechwood Avenue Bridgeport Elhs Thomas TH Cone Danbury St Peter's cHurch Wals bLannon Didow Nicholas Lannon Carroll Avenue Catherne Mary Delmore Thomas James John Joseph Bernard Brennar Church of the Blessed Sacrament St Michaela Cemetery Katherine Farrell James and Margaret ‘Hall Farrell Path Terrace Church of the Sacred Heart St Michaels Cemetery Samuel Bunting Griffin South Norwath Stratford Avenue Park Cemetery James G. W. Murra James G W James O Murray George E Dillion R C Whitehead Stratford Congregational Church Whl Lakeview Mr. Murray Beaver Falls Sarah M. Stone Wade Sarah M Stone Wade John W. Wade Maplewood Avenue Bridgeport Hospital Hawley and Wilmot Lafaelle Street Baial Lakeview Cemetery Nearkey George M Harral Avenue William Bras New Haven Georgianna Boucher Philip Wilhelmy Mra Hillerie Helgle Phillip Wihihelmy Lee Avenue Wal Park Cemeturt

Billy Sunday leaves for Mayo Hospital

Reports state evangelist Billy Sunday departed for Mayo Hospital Rochester for treatment at the Wasp Brothers clinic after an illness. Officials indicated his condition could worsen within hours, with a formal medical update awaited.

Billy Mayo Hospital Wiliam Rochester Inn Wasp Ile Nachester

Ten Immortals Honored in Hall of Fame Busts Unveiled

On May 13 at New York University the Hall of Fame unveiled busts of ten Americans nine men and a woman. Figures include Mark Twain Peter Cooper James Buchanan Barnes and Alice Weekman Palmer among educators writers public officials and artists. An academic procession paused in tribute before the busts were revealed in a ceremonial, orderly event.

Harlem New York University John Adames Brooks Sanuel Clemens Mark Twain Peter Coupe Jamey Buchanan Joseph Henry Andimwv Jackson Jefferson William Thomas Green Morton Alice Weekman Palmer Petons Busta

Pretty springtime sale at St Pauls parish house

Lavender and wisteria decorations set the scene for the annual springtime sale and tea at St Pauls Episcopal parish house. The Rec 101 & Aid, aided by the Ladies' Aid, will run the event from 2:30 to 5:80 this afternoon with a solo by Hazel Nichola Dalton and a springtime dance by Marton Mac Manus. Aprons on display, tea room staffed by a long list of committee members, and various tables and finance chairs featured among the preparations.

St Paul's Episcopal Church Rec 101 Ladies’ Aid Hazel Nichola Dalton Marton MacManus David Reid George Watson Mins Frances Cullerton Misa Clara Mills Ruth Feder Howard Fred Lill Warren Hall Myre Freg Langdon John Dalton Harry Morrison Winthop Hyde Harry Crabtree Fred Bachant Warren Blatz Howard Sweet Groninger Thomas Watmough Percy Haitison William IL Comery John ,McCabe Carl MecCabe Carl Bailey Albert Watson Charles Lane Dorr Whitney J L Peabody James Smale Candle Table Vioward Ayre Vipak Detrofs Mildred Isbell Charles Stetzer Freq Breu Thomas Cutting Ladies’ Aid Committee Jamies Crudgington Mary Elizabeth Scofield James 4 Smale Ald Eph Meeks Fred Breul Teri. Morison

Tax Cut Measure Goes To Conference

Washington May 18 the tax reduction bill was entrusted to a conference with a Republican majority but facing threats from Democrats that reporting it with radical changes would lead to remodeling. Senate Republican leaders declined a Democratic bid to join the conference committee. The panel will meet tomorrow and is composed of three Republicans and two Democrats from both chambers.

Nas Beer Riverary Californy Los Angeles Mary Ts 6 Cromwell Anto Norman Anderson Otto Anderson Leigaion Dye Julius Mike” Niwood Clarence Bud’ Trouser Yale Martz Percy Nielsbark Bert Stan Spints Ronald Stever Howard White Earle Watson Gwynn Watson Kenneth Gramblex Alden Ross Grambles A & Coin Ross Washington Senate Senate Republican Organization House

Bursum Reintroduces Vetoed Pension Bill

The reform bill aimed at restoring a vetoed pension reform was reintroduced in Washington today by Senator Bursum. The measure, amended in several areas, seeks changes to pension policy amid Republican leadership.

Bursum Washington Abas Sanaton Buraum Meyvie

No Confirmation of Sun Yat Sen's Death

AP report notes no confirmation of Sun Yat Sen's death amid rumors. The piece cites no official statement from the Southern Government or Zhongshan authorities and describes ongoing uncertainty about the leader's condition and fate.

Sun Yat Sen Yong Rong Cassociated Press Bua Yat Sen Lum

Sentenced to 15 years for death of wife

A report outlines a man found guilty of manslaughter in connection with the March 7 death of Ina, with Dr Tseph PT Spell of Bals Village sentenced to 15 years in state prison. The case was decided earlier today in the Superior Court. The incident involved a dispute over property and personal acts leading to the death.

Dr Tseph Bals Village Ina Dusthe Allyn Brown Pidson

Idaho Senator Borah Sees French Election as Encouraging

Senator Borah of Idaho, chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, called the French election result very encouraging in a formal statement. He said the outcome indicates France may pursue a liberal foreign policy and that the development is the most important postwar event, suggesting France is stabilizing.

Washington Senate Borah Idaho Senate Foreign Relations Committee France

Ku Klux Affairs Before Senate in Contest Inquiry

Senate committee explored Ku Klux Klan involvement in the 1922 Texas Senate contest. Witness J J Clark, once a Klan official, described reports of intimidation and “working overs” of Black voters, with activities aimed at suppressing Black turnout. Head Klan official De H W Evans to be called as a witness for Senator Mayfield.

Washington Senate George B . Peddy Mayfield Texas J J Clark Clark Kian Muapires de H W. Evans Ku Klux Klan

Radio to Aid Recreation Conference in Washington

Washington May 13. A radio broadcast tomorrow will promote the recreation conference opening May 2. Dr Edward W Neilson head of the Blogteam Survey will explain the conference goal in an address from Washington. Dr Nelson is a leading authority on wild game.

Washington Coolidge Edward W Neilson Nelson

William at Doorn Hermine in Silesia report

Doorn Helland May 12. For mer Emperor William of Germany has not left Doorn as of today. Reports of his departure refer to Princess Hermine who travels to Silesia to school her children. She will stay at Oels with the former crown prince for a few days.

Doorn Helland William of Germany Toda Hermine Bilesia Oels

Gasoline Still the Cheapest Commodity in Price Index

The Ort and Gas Journal notes gasoline remains the lowest priced general use commodity over eleven years with an average rise of 25 percent since 1918. It contrasts with sugar and butter increases, cites refining improvements, broader station access, and a surge in vehicles, indicating gasoline’s continued affordability amid growth in demand and production.

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