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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1925
Page
18
Edward Po dtvan of 5 Lifth Avenue was jailed Saturday for operating a motor vehicle while under the influence. Police reported he drove around light poles on Setlew Avenue, sounding a horn as officers stopped him. He was taken to the police station and held for booking.
Two people were injured in a midnight collision near the city. Thomas Dunne sustained a fractured hip and numerous lacerations and was taken to Bridgeport Hospital by emergency worker Ima Sekerak. Alice Derringer was struck on Black Shock Avenue near Kalifield Avenue and required no immediate medical aid.
The Connecticut Girl Service Association held its annual meeting in Haven, emphasizing uniformity across state departments. Speakers highlighted the Rogers bill improving federal diplomatic and consular service and urged standardized salaries, hours, and employment practices to ensure merit over politics. The report noted varied personnel systems and a lack of uniform standards across departments.
A fire damaged a street area in Norwalk on Friday afternoon. Fire officials arrived after reports of smoke and flames. the cause remains under investigation. Firefighters secured the scene and assessed structure stability. No injuries were listed in the fragmentary report.
George taoritte Pauburs defends his reputation amid rumors that his factory fire was deliberate linked to competition from the Deluhersy plant. He denies all accusations, vows to cooperate with authorities, and seeks legal action to clear his name and protect his business. The case involves residents and a restraining order sought to curb alleged nuisances from the rival operation.
The Greenwich court fined James Biron and others for various offenses. Biron received $40 in fines and costs for a beach incident and a separate $7 fine for another offense. A one day suspension was imposed in connection with a three point altercation on a walkway, involving multiple parties and a contested fight near a public space.
Easton boys plan to organize a Boy Scout troop at the Methodist parish hall. The meeting, led by local leaders Jaseon and others, aims to recruit youths aged 11 to 18 for scouting activities and pledge their pledge to attend the 4 pm council event.
A Bethel physician departs for a Bermuda vacation, leaving behind wife and family duties. The news note briefly outlines travel plans and domestic arrangements during the doctor’s absence.
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