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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1925

Page

2

Bridgeport pension bill recomitted after debate

Bridgeport lawmakers move to recommit a pension bill affecting police and fire leaders amid opposition from city administration. The measure would create a five member fire service commission and set pension increases, while debates focus on retirement ages and removal for disability. Challenger proposes amendments to allow removal for physical or mental disability, a point of contention with Bridgeport legislators.

Telemam Hartfoad Way Edo Ty Poligeport Senate Wis Metates Ter Perinen Chat Moy Jo Smith Manchester Sento Howard & Chillenger Bridgeport Cormi Feizures MW Obbim Redden Frank Wilder Steph Cubel George N Inklestone Bil Bridgemort Challenger Fire Board Chalenger Bridgeport Danel Johnson Prevent

Arson of Divorce Mill Sparks Multiple Arrests Near Fe

Report outlines numerous arrests tied to a divorce mill operation near fe involving Leonard W Horton and Dougherty in jail. Wives including Elinor Hoyt and connections to Lucy Jone League figures weave through a tangle of marriages, elopements, and court actions across New York and Washington. The piece traces Horace Wile and Elinor Hoyt’s 1906 union, the Hoyt elopement with Horace Wylie, and subsequent legal battles culminating in a death by self-inflicted action and a court nomination of Alan Philip Hichborn Jr as a ward, with broad social circles in Peiranus Point and Bridgeport.

Gut Leonard W Horton Meter Dougherty Mra Wyllie Lucy Jone League William Rose Benet New York Attornsy Som Php Hichborn Paul Vearsall KK Rock Vira Pearsall Horace Cousens Hichborn Bis Pearsall Blane Soviet Clerlés Alan Philip Hichborn Jr Peire I Widie- College Snronl Vass

New York Call Opens with Osdick Message

The page continues a discussion on church affiliations and changes at Park Avenue, noting Osdick and Mansur figures and various denominations debating shifts. The text references ordination, faith, and potential reforms as it outlines ongoing religious debates and appointments.

Zaby Park Avenue Hess

Connecticut Picture Tax Bill Moves Toward Favorable Report

Connecticut moves to grant the tax commissioner broader power to regulate moving pictures. A bill would allow notice of registration revocation for content deemed offensive and redirect forfeited film taxes to the state. The measure, proposed by Rep Aver of Branford with key support from Rep Durant of Guilford, includes a salary for an assistant at 1 0 per year.

Sartford Connecticut Juderiy Aver I Branford Durant Guilford Tax Commissioner

Fire Threatens Packing House Fire Widespread Smoke Delays Firemen

A large blaze damaged a packing house causing heavy smoke with firemen battling flames for about half an hour. Moments of relief came as air improved and officials estimated damages ranging up to thirty thousand dollars, with many perishables spared and stores protected from total loss.

Shanley Gn Crarec Jamea HL Poyl Pidseport Vdwarl & Shinl Studey Daniel L Folimsern Leonlu Wwe

House to Resume Fight Over Bill for New Highways

Hartford report describes a halted session over the State Highway Construction act. Debate focused on Eastford and other town amendments as leaders pursue trunk line inclusion. A looming quorum dispute could adjourn again as legislators strive to define which roads join the system.

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Secret Firing of Westport Captain Revealed in Hearing

Professor Harry Ayres of Columbia and ex selectman testifies at Westport Superior Court about the March 3, 1925 meeting where Walter Duffy was dismissed as Westport Police captain. Witnesses describe private door, armed guard, and heated private discussions before Judge Ells. Ayres recalls curtains drawn, door closed, and rumors of political or other pressures surrounding the action.

Harry Morgan Ayres Columbia University Westport Arthur Board of Selectmen of Walter If Duffy Citizens Owl Duffy Prof Ayres Ayres Poiceman Dolan Selectmers Ells Willam L Tieney Greenwich Captain Duffy Selectmens Arthur Comley Dufftys Avreau Mansfield Tierney Austing Bute Comley Tis M. Cornley Supreme Court

City to Honor Warriors Parade Route Announced

City officials unveil a large parade honoring veterans with units from Battery 8B 142nd Artillery Captain Hurley and Captain O R, Ambulance company, Drum Corps, Naval and Marine groups, and many allied posts. The procession forms along Broad Street and Fairfield avenues, includes municipal divisions, and features bands, salutes, and a commemorative program led by local veterans organizations.

142Nd Artillery P Hurley 242Nd Artilley P J O'R 242Nd Artillery C Hungerford Erll Busslin 8Rd Naval N G C J Leonard J Ross Navyl Veterans Association A J Merritt John H Albert Fife and Bugte Corps Raymond W Harris Veterans of Foreign Wars Murray Cohen Bridgeport Marine Band Harry Cungdon American Legion W Parker Seeley Catherine McGurdy B L Hanna Salesville John Banville Joseph Burns Bridgeport British War Veterans of America Arthur Hatton John Triliano Rowe Wheeler and Wilson Wiliam Behrens Bank Street Broad Street William E Waller Cannon Street William M Clinch Piccolo and Fire Corps Bristol American Red Cross George Bramann Order of DeWclav Proad Street Slate Street Story C LincelIn School Prospect Street Park Paride Linssurrer Stam Street Puke Avenue Seiaide Park Soliiers Disallore Montorent Seede Patie Wiery Ford William Teunslay Gener Liiva Howe Jr Henrys JD Olier Aldien Ocean Caist Artillery Land Nook Harold Jt Clements Jy Hater Summerfield Pitts Retreit Pirade Brod Street Steet

US Wins Suit Against Doheny Over Elk Hills Contracts

The federal court ruled to cancel Elk Hills naval oil reserve leases and Pearl Harbor storage contracts with the Pan American Petroleum and Transport company. The decision voids agreements tied to a 1921 executive order and a $100000 payment from Edward L Doheny to Albert Fall, finding improper delegation of authority and fraud upon the United States, while ordering a full account between the United States and the defendant corporations. Doheny plans an appeal to the Circuit Court of Appeals.

Doheny Rik Hille Hawaii Pearl Harbor Edward A Doheny Albert B United States of America Pan- American Petroleum and Transport Company Pan- American Petroleum Company Ddverd L. Doheny Albert B Fall Pan-American Petroleum and “Transport Company Lst Secretary of the Interior Warren G Harding Secretary of the Navy Elk Hill Reserve Fall Harding Falloa Edwin Denby Pasalie Hawai Congress Basia United States Edward L Doheny Albert B Pall Elks California Naval Oil Reserve No 1 Pan-Americn Petroleum and Transport Company Pan American United States District Court Sult Senate of Investigation Awtiting Teiput Dome Sk Hills Elk Hilla Reserve Pan-American Company Navy Department Equity Paul J McCormick Doheny Company Pan American Petroleum and Transport Company Naval Reserve Roynty Weils Pan- American Company Elka Hilla Naval Oil Reserve Kern County California Naval Oil Dohens Fail Dohey Department of the Inerlor Natal Elk HiNg Pearl Hathorton Pan- American Petronieum and Transport Company al Woaslt Hair Interior Aus Navy Department Wall Tha Fall Fil Wall Pan American Company Royal Y Crude Toin Pals Fal Washington APY Frank F Hogan McCormicks Ita Elk Hilla Naval Reserve United States Circuit Court of Appeals Hogan Supreme Court of the United States

Coolidge Seeks Ten Percent Budget Cut Across Government

President proposes a 10 percent reduction in appropriations for the 1926 1927 fiscal year. Departments are to prepare two percent yearly cuts over five years, with War and Navy hardest hit. The plan aims to curb spending despite Congress urging higher appropriations.

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