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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1925

Page

2

Woman Admits Falsification of Birth Records

New York May 18 AF additional stories of alleged mistreatment of infants and falsification of records in the baby home run by Mrs Helen Geisen Volk were disclosed to Assistant District Attorney Ryan. A midwife testified she signed a birth certificate but felt she was tricked while a nurse said she was threatened to prevent her from speaking. A woman named Sadie Howard was jailed on $5,000 bail for keeping seven infants in a home permitted for one. Undertaker records are being checked to locate Stephen Angere, a baby under a year believed connected to the case. Geisen Volk is held on $9,000 bail for substituting children and exceeding her permit.

New York Helen Augustg Gelsen- Volk East 86Th Street Ryan Flore Vasahlo Gelsen-Volk Annette Souldieres Rurse Geisen-Volk Sadie Howard Wolf Stephen Angere Mia Geisen-Volk State Department of Health Angere Geisen- Volk East 8Th Street Mra Geisen-Volk New Haven W. Rodgers Navy Department Norman’ Thomas Rongera Mr Thomas Pacific

RAM ROW BOATS DWINDLE TO SEVEN

A coast guard blockade off a port reduces drifting liquor boats to seven while a patrol boat keeps watch. Reports say more craft drift or anchor 100 to 2060 miles offshore as crews attempt to dodge the blockade. Commander Yeandle discusses budget limits and the plan to maximize use of current equipment over six months. Admiral Billard weighs leave for guardsmen aboard blockade craft.

Freeport Long Island Row Yeandle Billccd Congress Coast Guard Yeahdle Sair Billard

Evolution Attack by Bryan Scored

A continuation recounts Bryan denouncing the Tennessee anti evolution statute and urging that education reflect biblical authority. He opposes teaching that contradicts the Bible and attacks the authority of scientists while defending school funding via taxpayers.

Bryan

Bridgeport Council Delays Attack On Ripper Bill

The Bridgeport Common Council debates opposition to a Senate bill described as a political tactic by the Republican faction. Aldermen push to fight the measure in court if it passes, while debating charter amendments lengthening the superintendent of charities term and various park and street actions. The session also covers refreshment stall permissions, railroad spur approval, and the annual building commission report detailing permits, street work, and city finances.

Bridgeport Senate Republican Coramon Council Common Council Anu Trumbull Iderman William J Ard Hogan Henry Koehler Challenger Hartford Alaming Ard Superintendent of Charities Angus FP Thorne John J. Farmer Edehth Beardsley Park Golf Links August Sehl Ducky” Holmes Sanford Fred W. Harrison Sta Ross Foote Holmes Hsa Schi Harrison Hulmes Holmes Acording Sebi Foote Building Commission Garrity Walter W Garrity Harrigen Tnit Water Street Golden Hill Street Gold Street Alfred W. Bur-neh Austin Nichols Company Connecticut Company Meiloy Board of Legislative Committee United Patriotic Societies, Inc Grand Army of the Republic Edward A. Drew Sehrens Alty Drew Bridgeport Brass Company Frank X. McCarten Willam J. Heaty Westend Waa Poperties Corporation Yost Railroad Avenue Main Street Jewett Avenue Henry Street The Council Bull's Head Director of Public Works

Germany vows Dawes adherence and independent policy

In a speech Herr Stiesemann affirmed Germany would abide by the Dawes plan, seek good will with Latin American nations, and pursue an independent foreign policy. He urged no security pact without German participation, criticized the Cologne zone non evacuation, and warned that a Western coalition would threaten Germany while emphasizing disarmament and peaceful world order.

Dawes Luther Germany United States Mexico Russia Rapallo Cologne League of Nations Herr Stiesemann

Wallingford Man May Head Norwalk Schools

Norwalk panel may elect a new school chief at a special Board of Education meeting Thursday evening. Professor John Lund of Wallingford Public Schools is viewed as the leading candidate to succeed George V. Buchanan, whose contract expires June 30. The board may also consider extending the superintendent’s contract from one to three years.

Norwalk Board of Education George V. Buchanan John Lund Wallingtford Lund thia @meetne Mir. Buchanan

Ansonia Court Clears Non Support Cases and Funeral Notice

In Ansonia on Monday Judge A L Munger presided over three cases. Harry Mott received four days in jail for non support, while Fred Saunder was fined 25 dollars and costs for reckless driving, and Frank Ferenendes paid 5 dollars and costs for nuisance. Funeral services for Susan E Moulthrop, longtime Ansonia resident, were held at her home on Moulthrop Avenue with many attendees. she was born June 1, 1840, and devoted member of Christchurch. She is survived by numerous relatives including Lucy Jennings and several nieces and nephews and is interred at Pine Brook Cemetery.

Ansonta Specia Ety Court A. L. Munger Harry Mott Fred Saunder Frank Ferenendes Costa Irene Graham Susan’ E. Moulthrop Ansonia Moulthrop Misa Moulthrop Shelton Moulthrop Christchurch Lucy Jennings Arthur T. Bakiwin Floyd Thurston Anaanda Munice Blackmion Woodbridge Mira Joseph Medvicott Bridgeport David N. Moulthrop Providence R. I George L. Hubbell Los Gatos California John L. Hubbell

Death Fear Seals Lips of Witnesses in Bramford Inquest

An inquest will be held by Phelan into Sunday morning shooting at Bramford. Autopsies by Drs. Sherill and Weaver found three stab wounds in DeAngelo and three bullets in Verteli brothers, with evidence linking a 32 calibre revolver to the scene. Police report DeAngelo’s past altercations and a bootlegging background. witnesses are scarce besides Mrs. Annie Gaskins who described the scene and ambulance arrival.

Phelan Bramford George Sherill Bruce Weaver Sherill Verteli Brothers DeAngelo Round Park New York Connecticut Greenwich Street Stamford Ventali Brothers New York State Frank Yonkers Giuseppe Peekskill Spurce Street Ampello Leguardia DeAngreo Spruce Street Annie Gaskins Weat Main Street Post

Obituary notices fill city churches in weekend services

A cluster of funeral services and burials are recorded across multiple readings: Hilarreo Hibbara Howard Avenue died Friday with a Requiem Mass at St Patrick's Church and burial at St Michael's Cemetery. John Kluagay, 41, honored at St Stephen's Church and St Michael's. Antello Violante, 58, paid with Mass at Holy Rosary and burial at St Michael's. Cessie McMullen, 43, at Blessed Sacrament with Rev John J. Walsh presiding and burial at St Michael's, pallbearers named. Other obsequies include Joseph Tamas, Allan M. Ridpath, Nellie Regan, Ida Ann Pettit, William Demko infant, Olive Jaconette, Mary Dulti, Pauline Koscal, Joseph Delbero, Elizabeth Maher, and Blind William Fairchild, each with church services and interment at local cemeteries.

Hilarreo Hibbara Howard Linperum and Heaphy State Street St Patrick's Church John C. Lynch St. Michaels Cemetery Crane Valve John Kluagay Bostwick Avenue St. Stephen's Church St. Michael's Cemetery Antello Violante Cedar Street Holy Rosary Church Cessie McMullen Patrick MccMullen Buggets Lane O'Cock Blessed Sacrament Church John J. Walsh Franz Carr James Quinn James McGuire Thomas Blenne Peter Clark Hugh Gallagher Nellie Regan St Vincent's Hospital Booth Street St. Mary’s Church Iia Ann Pettit Ida Ann Pettit George J. Pettit Connecticut Avenue Bridgepont Hospital G. Baker Stratford Avenue H Foster Piper Newfield M E Lawrence L. I Willam Demko Willam Helen Demko Hanover Street Tamil Gulyassi Holy Trinity Greek Catholic Church Olive Jaconette Frank Jwonette Stratford Bridgeport Hospital Louis A. Abriola Tas Washington Avenue William HH. Jepson St Luke’s Episcopal Church Park Cemetery Pauline Koscal Joseph Koscal Franklin Avenue Holy Name of Jesus Church St. James Cemetery Joseph Delbero Joseph Dellbero Lindley Italy Rosary Church Elizabeth Maher Elizabeth Maier Ansonia John J. McCabe Elmwood Place Bridgeport O'Clark Stapleton Derby Church of the Assumpion Tudal An &. Mary's Cemetery Anson William Fairchil William Fairchild Clinton Avenue Willan Horme United Chineh Mountain Grove Cemetery

Catholic Council Plans Membership Campaign in June

Preliminary plans for a membership drive to start June first were made at a meeting of the Advisory board of the Council of Catholic Men at the Catholic Community house. Peter Davey proposed the drive and Rev. John Sullivan stressed the need for more members. the board approved. Davey was instructed to appoint a committee of five to lead the effort, with appointments to be announced this week. Present at the meeting were President Peter Davey Rev John Sullivan MJ Dailey Thomas J Walsh John J Comley Thomas Devitt Joseph Bland Gilbert Fayette Thomas Cullinan Simon Crehan Mr Rosen thal James Colgan William Hammill Joseph Hogan Robert Grunan Joseph Kraynick.

Council of Catholic Men Catholic Community House Peter Davey John Sullivan Davey MJ Dailey Thomas J. Walsh John J. Comley Thomas Devitt Joseph Bland Gilbert Fayette Thomas Cullinan Simon Crehan Mr. Rosenthal James Colgan Wiliam Hammill Joseph Hogan Robert Gruno Joseph Kraynick

Shepherd Goes On Trial For Life

The state moves for life in Farman's case as jurors are selected. A Veniceman with only a fourth grade education is dismissed for difficulty understanding questions. Attorneys seek jurors who can grasp technical terms, each side holding 20 peremptory challenges. Stephen Shuben, a Chicago machinist, is excused after serving weeks on a prior case, saying that experience did not suit him.

Farman Veniceman Stephen Shuben Chicago Shuben

Unlimited Naval Armament Decision At League Conference

Conference members refuse a central arms trade office. Since the United States is not a member, a convention ratified by the U S Senate is unlikely. The league upholds its covenant principles and will have each state publish its own statistics on arms exports and imports rather than a centralized office.

League Council League United States United States Senate Arma

Tittoni Speech on Allied Debts Creating Interest

Rome May 18 Speaker of the Senate Tittoni commented on Allied debts stirring interest after the Debt Committee report urging settlement. He said Italy is a creditor to Austria and Hungary for occupation expenses post armistice and for reparations, noting Italy’s cash reserves and relief contributions and appealing for equal treatment to Italy.

Rome Senate Tittoni Congressional Debt Committee Italy Austria Hungary

Hreba Hearing Resumes in Court for Illegal Operation Case

The case of Dr John Hreba from Lrantatan avenue will resume tomorrow morning before Judge Emin Dickenson and a jury in Cricinal Superior court. The physician is charged with performing an illegal operation on a girl aged fifteen. He denies the allegations. A new jury will be impanelled for the Henry Wilson murder trial after a hung verdict in Wilson's trial stemming from Carl Redd of Stamford, last Thanksgiving.

John Hreba Lrantatan Avenue Emin Dickenson Cricinal Superior Court Ile Henry W'laon Wilson Carl Redd Stamford

Cabinet split and tax talk in May dispatches

May dispatches report Governor Baker not considering General Pershing for vacancy after Senator Spencer's death. Cabinet debate looms in London over foreign policy toward Russia and France. Connecticut to study a motion picture tax. Second Burley tobacco payment planned for 1923 crop. Bolshevik uprisings and train security in Bulgaria. Baptist immersion doctrine referred for written opinion. New Haven debate on preparedness features Rodgers versus Thomas.

Pershing Kansas City Kansas City Star Tonight Jefferson City S .A. Baker John J. Perching Selden Spencer

Indictments in "Divorce Mill" Case List Names and Dates

The article lists 26 indictments titled Divorces and names several parties with dates ranging from 1923 to 1926 including Bes sie K Danielson John W Danielson Viola Sohn Cerf Cohn Genevieve F Thoman Gdain T Thomas Ann M Woesthoff William H Woensthoff Yetta Levine Charles Levine Minute F Stavrou James A Stavrou Frances O'Brien James O'Brien Arthur C Nelson Bernice C Nelson Sarah Kuenzy Paul M Kuenzy Olwe M Conklin William Conklin and notes collusion. It describes how grand jury summons followed reports that many divorces were fraudulently obtained with fraudulently listed addresses at gas stations factories vacant lots playgrounds and schoolhouses with New York lawyers taking fee shares.

Bessie K Danielson John W. Danielson Viola Sohn Cerf Cohn Genevieve F. Thoman Gdain T Thomas Ann, M Woesthoff William H Woensthoff Yetta Levine Charles Levine Minute F Stavrou James A Stavrou Frances O'Brien James O'Brien Arthur C. Nelson Bernice C Nelson Sarah Kuenzy Paul M Kuenzy Olwe M Conklin William Conklin Providence Sisson Rhode Island New York

Arrests Tied to Syracuse and Danbury Theft Charge

Police report the arrest in Syracuse of a chauffeur named Ward Daly alias Jack Daly for theft of 250 dollars from a bank. The case details remain unclear as the arrest occurred in Danbury, while liquor seized in New Haven was spilled into sewers to clear space for more.

Syracuse Danbury New Haven Ward Polter Aling Jack Daly Felter Heme

French Relief Troops Rush to Rif Front

Paris May 18 French Foreign Office saidFrench army reinforcements are being rushed to Cass Alanca to join the attack against the Rif front. The move aims to bolster forces for the offensive.

Riff Front Paris French Foreign Office Cass Alanca Riffa

Driver 18 Helis Arrested for No Operator's License

Laurence Becker 31 of 654 Middle Street Hadlam Conn was arrested yesterday on Fairfield Avenue for operating a motor vehicle without a license Police of the Third Precinct took his car in lieu of bends Trial set for this morning in City Court

Laurence Becker Middle Street Hadlam Conn Fairfield Avenue

Advertising Club to Hold Annual Souvenir Dinner

The Bridgeport Advertising club closes the season with its annual souvenir dinner at the Stratfield hotel ballroom. 260 ad writers and executives plus guests will attend a vaudeville show from New York, followed by award of 120 prizes and a commemorative program. Charles Thiebauth leads arrangements for the event.

Stratfield Hotel Bridgeport Sesson New York Post Aboyt Catlin Bryant Electric Company Bridgeport Post Charles Thiebauth United Advertising Corporation

Patriots Degree to Honor 100 Knights at Bridgeport

Knights of Columbus Bridgeport will confer the Patriotic Fourth degree on about 100 candidates from Philip Sheridan Assembly No. 100. A mass at 10:30 a.m. at St. Augustin’s church precedes the afternoon ceremony at the K of C hall with a parade, banquet, and formal dress.

Knights of Columbia of Bridgepo Philip Sheridan Assembly James L. Dunn Wilfred Norman John J. Ryan James T. Falvey E Chernitsky Picard Herbert J. A Hayes John W. Koleski Inner Sentinel William J. Rogan William V. Collins Charles B. Wilekinson Secréary Hartford St. Augustin’s Church K. of Cation Hall Washington Avenue Hell Park Avenue Lime Street Main Street Stratfield

Wager on Abstinence Proved Joke Says Vauclain

Philadelphia May 18 Samudd M Vauckin a one year agreement to abstain from alcohol or forfeits 19 000 was a joke he said today The Baldwin Locomotive Works president hosted a birthday party at his Rosemont home and declined a drink saying he does not drink The wager was not a sincere pledge but a dummy plan to test commitment and it failed to influence his habit

Philadelphia Samudd M. Vauckin Baldwin Locomotive Works Rosemont

Meetings Tonight in Bridgeport Fraternal and Civic Groups

A local notice lists numerous Bridgeport lodges and fraternal orders meeting tonight at addresses across Main Street Broad Street Cannon Street and surrounding areas. Groups include I O R M Knights of Pythias Masons O E S Demolay and several temple and lodge chapters.

Bridgeport Rifle Club State Armory Main Street Mithra Lodge Cginnthe Temple Physician Matera Pequonnock Lodge O. O Broad Street Carpenters and Jospees Elia Atreet Immediate Relief Association Bridgeport Council Cannon Street Purity Shrine White Shring of Jerusalem Og Distret Republican Dodoy State Street Beaside Hive Ladies of the Macccabees Arch Street Bridgeport United Typothetae of America Temple Sisterhood of the Congre+gational B'nai Israel Park Avenue Americus Tent Knights of the Maccabees East Main Street Deric Lodge A. M John Tuthill WO. Wy Ivy Grove Woodmen Circle Barbers Fairfield Avenue Abraham Lodge I. O BR Victoria Lodge I. O D of Bt George Stratford Avenue Bridgeport Order of the Demolay Catharine McCarty Post Ameriogg Legion

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