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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1925
Page
7
Government announces completion of plans for a federal women’s reformatory at Alderson West Virginia. It will be the first federal prison for women, featuring cottages, dormitories, shops, garages, and a laundry. Cost nearly 2 million dollars. Army air service provided photographs to aid plan layout and supply delivery.
Associated Press reports Petrus Cantsina, a leading opponent of Martin Luther, was canonized today at St Fetes in Rome. The Dutch figure, who died in 1597, was celebrated for his role in the Reformation era.
Severe neuritis pains ruin sleep and wear you down but Allenrhu Special No 2 and No 3 capsules are advertised as quick safe remedies. The ad urges purchase at Hindle's Drug Stores or any good drug store, claiming relief within about a day and lasting for several days.
New York tenor Barnes Wells, famed for Oratorio Society and concert appearances, will sing at Durst Methodist Church Sunday night. Daily press praise his range and interpretation, noting a beautifully trained voice that conjures genuine musical delight. critic Elo lauds his finish and legitimacy, calling him a splendid artist with restrained passion.
Dorothy W. Skene of Stamford testified in Superior court that she acted as exclusive agent for the Olympia Building on Atlantic Street listed at 160000, later reduced to 85600 with 40008 encumbrances, claiming a sale to William J O'Brien. The defendant denies the claim as six attorneys from the local firms are involved in the trial.
Police report a brake testing drive yielding few accidents with 500 vehicles halted for brake checks. Forty one drivers were summoned for improper brakes and four more were summonsed from the batch of well maintained cars. The campaign will run through the week and may extend through the month.
May 21 report from Oswego County patrols states Poomas R. Becker, a Parish High School boy, was found unconscious bound and gagged along the road leading to Parish. Sergeant F. W. Sponable reports to Captain Stephen McIth.
Special report from Stamford on May 21 states Mrs Grace, living in a local building, was restrained after attempting to jump from the roof. Police believe she is demented, with observation sought for mental health concerns.
Special application filed in Superior Court seeks appointment of a receiver for Stamford Press Inc publishers of the Stamford Sentinel which suspended publication on May 16. Temporary receiver Frank Rich of Stamford named. hearing set for June 1. Claims include South Norwalk Sentinel 1300 and local plumber George Powers 250 plus a printer Cole 14.
George M. Tilden deputy city assessor of Buffalo died after leaping from Niagara Falls early last evening. Mrs and Mr Baward CG Miller of Einglewood New Jersey witnessed the jump as Tilden had been in frail health for some time.
In Quincy Illinois on May 21 AP reports Dr M Lewison of Chicago told the Illinois State Medical Society that TB like symptoms and physical signs do not prove tuberculosis. He noted many other ailments imitate pulmonary TB in symptoms and signs.
In Middletown Judge J W Banks sentenced Georges Fisher 24 to from one to two years in state prison and two others to fifteen months in county jail for stealing chickens. Convicted on five counts each, they were alleged to be members of a state wide gang awaiting trial at New Haven. Harry Trowbridge 22 of Deep River and Frank Clark 44 of East Haddam are among the others.
The Liectricians League of Bridgeport held its first gathering on annon street after a dinner, with speakers including O J Small of the Society for Development. Officers elected: A Hiern president, Wms Fates treasurer, James Ervin presenter. Also mentions Norwalk arrest of Joseph Zambroski for motor vehicle registration violation.
Multiple funeral notices across Newtown, Danbury, Norwalk, and surrounding areas. Hazel Pierce Northrop wife of John J Northrop. Nelile Mealia wife of George Mealia. James R Hubbard of Port Southport. Marion Barrett infant daughter of Daniel and Bash Barrett. Mamie Moran wife of John Moran. Lawrence Burke of Gregory Street. Georgia Fontain of Bronx Avenue. Annie Ellis widow of George Ellis. Carrie Louise Lake Mallett of Monroe. John C Munger of Belleview Hospital. Robert B Beard assistant at First Methodist Church. Burial details in St Michael's, St Patrick's, Oaklawn, Wooster, Jenow, St Marys, Park Cemetery, and other local cemeteries.
New Haven May 2 Press Chief Philip Smith announced a sustained crackdown on salacious materials. He said about fifteen magazines have been barred from local newsstands and police frequently check dealers to ensure compliance with suppression orders.
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