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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1924

Page

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Veterans honor fallen comrades at Seaside Memorial Day

Veterans of three wars gathered in Seaside park for Memorial Day services honoring departed comrades. Crippled Civil War veterans, led by commander Frank A. King, slowly formed a line to lay simple oral offerings at the Soldiers and Sailors monument. Rev. James W. Davis praised the gathering as the Grand Army memorial service concluded, noting attendance surpassed prior years despite advancing age.

Frank A. King Alias Howe, Jr G. A. Ry Seaside Park James W. Davis United Patriotic Societies, Inc New York New Jersey Don AL Ke Olor Didi T. Ads Ott Thomas Bracken George Rutherford Marc Abbot Prac Pease Old Rutherford Korague Aro Qien Sons of the American Revolution

Wale Leader in College Title Track Tryouts

A garbled college track trial report shows WALE leading in title trials with Harvard Stadia listed for a competition. The piece mentions Stanford, Pennsylvania, California, and Tennessee as notable qualifiers with multiple entries, while Kneeton and Southern California also place among top contenders.

Wale

Millionaire Thorne Dies After Furniture Truck Crash

Joel Wolfe Thorne a Millbrook and New York millionaire dies in Danbury hospital from injuries after stepping from a convoy truck carrying antique furniture. He was 61 and had just won an appellate court divorce ruling from Mary Casey Thorne. Coroner to inquest. driver charged with manslaughter in Brewster. Thorne leaves a nine year old son.

Danbury Joel Wolfe Thorne Millbrook N. Y New York City Danbury Hospital Fifth Avenue Country Place New York Mary Casey Thorne Third Avenue Thorne Wiis Shye Waicht White Plain Westchester County Pawling Road Brewster Leo P. Mirsky West Sky Street Boyton Fairfield County John J. Phelan Meraky Arthur 8 Boyce Brewster Barracks T. S. Smith Dutchese County Joel Wells Thorne Thornes Usn Waa Mary Cusex Ori Barnard College

Sedans Collide Near Peat’s Swamp May 30

Two sedans collided on the Past road near Peat’s Swamp, causing extensive damage though drivers escaped serious injuries. Police headquarters released names of the drivers: John B. Crossland, Ged Hurrat, and John A. John. One car left the road after the crash and tumbled down an embankment into the swamp about 100 feet from the road.

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Two Hurt and One Serious in Auto Collision at Washington

Two people were injured in a crash between two cars at the junction of Washington and New Milford Ridgefield highways yesterday. Hugo Anderson, age, of Washington, suffered serious injuries including a severed ear and other traumas. Mrs. Anderson, 65, had a broken arm and possible internal injuries. Warren J. Paris of Hackensack, the other driver, was arrested after the collision. The second incident involved a Stratford resident driving a small touring car that struck the Sacco bridge guard rail and fell into the creek below.

Warren J. Paris Third Hugo Anderson Weehington Washington New Milford-Ridgefield John Anderson Anderson Hugo Johnson Danbury Justice of the Peace Burr Litchfield Paria Rome New Jersey Anl Stratford Asente Saccobridge Westport Southport Boundary Line John Gutman Tude Wollshot

Weather Review and Radio Broadcast Notes From Night Program

Weather conditions were uncertain but mild calm weather prevailed for Fark rats at Tittlestatle with near normal evening tones. Reports mention broadcasting interruptions and a New York station delay while President Cre sheneh was referenced. Major J A Barry gave a talk titled Vorymphe, with memorial selections for the BMI01. Music and songs were performed by a local group, with audience reception described as strong for certain acts and some performances noted as lacking.

New York Cresheneh Wan Ara Nol Beogray Yeye J. A. Barry Alee Aerday Marton Monroe Avian Tineatre Chester Ur Howie Rave Droade Olson Leston Alin Hide Pone Wtva Mere

Japanese Jingoism Pushes Boycott of American Goods

Japanese jingoists press anti American boycott amid immigration woes. Propaganda urges refusal to buy US goods and promotes Japanese or European substitutes. Officials hedge that any luxury import restriction is domestic economics, not retaliation.

Yorio Associated Press United States Jingo Japan Ejoura Kate Oidala

Hoffman Starts For Prison Today To Seek Appeal

New York May 30 Iguacy L announced there will be no appeal from the jury verdict convicting Hoffman of the murder of Mrs Maude A Kuller on Staten Island in March He will begin his sentence of 20 years to life tomorrow at Sing Sing His attorney Alfred Ve Nor ton said the decision followed the conference with the prisoner and noted appeals could cost from 4060 to 35008 His brothers said they would raise funds to cover costs Meanwhile an unrelated arrest followed a disturbance at 297 East Main Street and a drunkenness charge against John T Hetry of An Idberdy Street

New York Iguacy L Hin Maude A. Kuller Aten Island March Hoffman Tlle Alfred Ve Norton Ute Hoffman Judes Toroar

Glasses link to Franks murder puzzle in Chicago

Police tentatively connect tortoise shell spectacles to the slaying of Robert Franks, a Chicago millionaire’s son, as questions focus on Nathan Leopold Jr and Richarun Loch. Leopold admits finding the glasses near the body but denies involvement. both students are being questioned while investigators assemble clues from peers.

Chicago Franks South Phim Leopold Birda Richaurg Loch Uttle

Coolidge to View Mellon Tax Bill Tomorrow

Treasury views on the tax bill prepared after study by Secretary Mellon and department experts will be presented to President Coolidge tomorrow. Action by the President is expected soon after he reviews the formal report. Republican leaders in Congress estimate the bill will yield a surplus if pending appropriation measures are not passed.

Wasitington Treasury Mellon Department Coolidge Snon Congress Budget Bureau

Hemorrhage Delays Follies Show Girl Court Visit

Imogene Wilson, famed Follies star, is hospitalized with abdominal hemorrhage after alleged beating by Frank Tinney. She may not attend a court hearing awaiting felonious assault charges. attorney vows damages at least $100,000, with a full suit to follow.

Arson Case Dropped Against Gillett in Orange Court

Orange Court drops arson charges against Edward Gillett proprietor and promoter at Orange. The Alma Holmgren farm blaze on Milford Turnpike led to Shaw’s confession naming Millett as alleged arch conspirator in a $12,000 fire insurance scheme. Shaw, bound over to criminal Superior Court, faces $5,000 bond. State police seek a third participant as investigations continue with possible more arrests.

Edward Gillett Orange Miss Holmgren Gillett Criminal Superior Court Shaw

Joe Boyer Reigns Victor in 500 Mile Auto Race

Joe Boyer, relief driver, takes top honors in the 500 mile auto race amid a chaotic finish. Cooper places second with Liksee and James Murphy close behind as the contest board weighs rule interpretations. The race extends over five hours and ten seconds counted after a dramatic late surge.

Joe Boyer Hoyer Anil Syed Abel Cooper Jami Murphy Murphy Wheat Fe

Memorial Day Sky and Parade Across Seaside Park

Thousands view the nation’s war remembrance as parades and ceremonies honor the fallen at Soldiers and Sailors Monument in Seaside Park. A busy day sees traffic, beaches, and waterfront fumes as veterans gather, while a District and State roundup notes local deaths, marriages, and officials.

Seaside Park Navy Department West of the Pootatuck Yacht Club Stratford Racine Weaeon Bureau of Chamber of Commerce Bridgeport Putnam Havever

Memorial Day Address Urges Curb on Armament

President denounces disarmament in a Memorial Day speech at Arlington. He reiterates defense of core federal principles, warns against sectionalism and armed competition, and calls for shared duties to preserve the union and national welfare. He emphasizes the need to renounce aggressive armament while maintaining national duty and responsibility.

Washington Coolidge Arington House Senate Fee Arlington League of Nations Serrender

Body of Woman Found in River Suspected Poison

May 30 Cromwell Connecticut a woman found in the Connecticut River near Cromwell after about six weeks in the water. Temporary identification points to East Hartford origin. Medical examiner says death may be drowning with possible strangulation awaiting poison tests on stomach.

Aaze Connecticut Cromwell Orary East Hartford Chas Hie Wweran Bian

Frenchman and Gibbons Ready to Glash Tonight

Michigan City Indiana May 3 Associated Press Tom Gib tonight reiterated confidence the outcome of his contest with Georges Carpentier will be decisive before rounds end He plans to return to Jack Dempsey's door with results Carpentier also confident saying he feels superb condition and ready to bounce back in the ring

Michigan City Ind Associated Press Tom Georges Carpentier Jack Dempsey

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