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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Nov 01, 1924

Page

2

Republican Campaign Funds Report Details 3.7 Million Flows

Washington section of the Senate Campaign Fund Investigating Committee reported 3,744,962 in contributions to the Republican campaign through the national committee. Of this, 2,942,962 remained with the national body and 800,039 was returned to state organizations. The inquiry noted 21,716 contributors and ongoing review of funds. In Pennsylvania, Joseph R. Grundy cited 791,000 total funds raised. AFL leader Frank Morrison testified the federation collected 23,736 in voluntary contributions and spent 26,000, with no treasury transfer to La Follette.

CALGO Borah Senate Campaign Fund Investiating Committee William Wedges Republican National National Committee Hodges Washington Wreshington Senate Committee la Follette-Wheeler Joseph R. Grundy Republican Ways and Means Committee Pennsylvania Pittsburgh American Federation of Labor Frank Morrison la Follette Treasury

Local Meetings List For Various Fraternal and Civic Groups

A compiled schedule lists tonight’s gatherings including American Fabrics association at Court Marina F of A 1087 Bread Street and Bridgeport Loyal Orange Lodge at 181 State Street. Also noted are Humbolt Stamm U O RF 176 Fairfield Avenue and Letter Carriers at 152 State Street among others.

American Fabrics Association Court Marina Bread Street

England in virtual war with Russia cites Shaw view

London reports George Bernard Shaw declares England is virtually at war with Russia after the general election. He says Britain has lost its head in European diplomacy and has finally got the government it deserves, a statement noted by North American and Telegram representatives.

London England Russia George Bernard Shaw Alliance Shaw o_yongland

Saloons and liquor transport debated in state election list

The article lists candidates who favor measures to suppress saloons and stop liquor transport under state law, with names by Senate and House Republicans and Democrats from Connecticut towns including Norwich Milford Bridgeport and New Haven.

Crallenzer Senate William HH. Woodpoft Milford Tuee Roy Robbina Norwich Howard S House of Representatives A Ashford Allan B. Lincoln Barkhamsted Charles FI. Tegut Beacon Fells Willam Bradley Bristo Bpaparoditus Peek Bosrah Frank Lathrop Hast Windsor Arthur I Pascoe Teast Granby J. W. Biiwell Ellington H. H. Mckihight Farmington Adrian W. Wadsworth Granby George W Wento Groton George F. Janings Mansfield Anne B. Vinton Middlebury Frank A. Water Madison J. Nelson Platt Putnam Samwel Rich Simsbury William M. Ketehin Jonington Mason Mannings Talland Abila L. Metcalf Union Levi M. Been Warren Robert H. Perkins Waterbury Raymond Wallast Lyme Wilfred Scott Harry C. Ley Greenwich James Ey Quan Lebanon Oscar Borgeson George H. Andrews Meriden Wilbury HE Costelén W. J. Bartlett Plymouth Thomas Hogan Norwalk James T. Hubbell Shelton Oscar L. Beardaley Somers B. F. Pinney Sterling Herman &. Rink Trumbull H. J. Pratt Watertown Edward P. Mewa Waterford Hadlai_ I. Pea- Otte Frederick Body Wethersfield, Son

Referendum Debate Ties Strained School Funding to Voter Will

Officials weigh a straw vote on a $45,000 to $45,600 aid for Stratford High School expansion. Councilmen lean to aligning with majority voter wishes while fearing higher taxes. School board argues rapid action keeps state aid and relieves overcrowding, enabling use of the new high school for early grades.

Sammis Algl Bothead de Ruyter Howland Howland Stratford Stratford School Board Lunding Ables

La Follette Favors Tariff Protection In Speech

Pittsburgh address portrays Robert M. La Follette as opposing Coolidge and backing a genuine protective tariff. He denounces the Worden-McCumber law, pledges duties to equalize production costs and shield American labor from foreign competition, while opposing monopoly and consumer burdens.

Pittsburgh Andrew Mellon Robert M. Tabollette United States Calvin Coolidge White House Treasury Wisconsin Melion Coolidge Mellon

Hallowe'en Night Incidents Include Fire Call and Arrests

Firemen arrived to a box alarm at 6:15 near Madigan Avenue and Federal Street, 863, after youths claimed not to laugh when questioned by a Fourth Precinct officer. All youths were taken to the station for names and addresses before parental notification for Juvenile court. Injuries included Yda Kelley, 18, of Madison Lane with contusions, and Gerald McDonald, 6, of 222 South Main Street who fainted after eating too much candy. Mary Trask, 120 Willard Street, was arrested for drunkenness and breach of peace after throwing liquor bottles from her window. Halloween dances and events filled the night from Norwalk High School to Stratford clubs, with costumes, lanterns, and a large turnout at the State Armory. Police note autos and wheels damaged in Norwalk, linked to Halloween revelers.

Madigan Avenuu Wederal Street Fourth Precinct Girt Yda Kelley Madison Laven A. J. Sekeralk Gerald McDonald South Main Street E Mary Trask Willard B. I. Ss Glee Club Meade Tt Cupheag Club Stratford Hallowe'en Ambrtha Frank J. Brennan Aundreds Chall Washington Avenue Clifford J. Buckley Joseph's T. B. and L. Association State Armory Bernard ‘T. Muldoon Boys’ Club Winsery EH Harvey Hubbell

Faints in Restaurant at Station Causes Eye Lacerations

Thomas Amos, 22, of St ing street, fainted while working at the railroad station restaurant. He fell and cut his left eye and cheek on a sharp edge, was treated at Smesrgenny hospital by ambulance surgeon Tr. Gildea, then moved to St. Vincent's hospital for observation.

Thomas Amos Sting Street Amos Smesrgenny Hospital Surceer Gildea St. Vincent's Hositalter Observatory

Bridgeport Man Falls From Truck In Fatal Street Accident

Michael Baltovich of Darumbull, employed as a helper on an Overland Motor Dispatch truck, fell headfirst from the rear while adjusting a dragging chain and was in critical condition at Norwalk Hospital. Driver G Smith reported the incident to Norwalk police and Westport authorities after rushing Baltovich to hospital.

Norwalk Michael, Baltovich Wrumbull Sutton Morwalk Batovich Overland Motor Dispat@h company Gregory. Street Bridgeport G. Smith Main ‘Street Tia Smith Westport

School board debates equipment bids and substitutes

The board discussed delays in securing Usto2 equipment for the new school and ordered Wynkoop to liaise on bids. Substitutes policy favored younger graduates, while bids for Sheridan school grading were awarded to Silman and Godfray with multiple other bids discussed.

Wynkoop John B. Wynkoop Cortright Eoward B. Caldwell Worcester Warren Cordright J. Murray Johnson Tannie I. Crosby Sheridan Sehovl Silman Godfray Common Council Henry Rowland John A. Kins Toosevelt School

Debts and Estate Details of Senator Brandegee

The Brandegee estate in New London includes realty in Washington and Maryland tied to banks and draft firms. Personal property such as paintings and furniture remains in Washington, with a partially valued estate showing debts exceeding assets. A separate report notes poultry theft linked to Hullowe’an celebrants.

Burr Brandagee Washington Maryland Talynne New Tondon Buldings Pequot Pequot Tacts Company Brandeger Qnada Brandegee

Carroll Refuses Bail In Immoral Pictures Case

Carroll, theatrical producer, is held at the Tombs awaiting Sessions court trial on a charge of exhibiting immoral pictures at his York theater. He refused a $300 bond set by Magistrate Moses Ryttenberg and remained jailed. Three lobby pictures were seized after his arrest in October.

York Ari Carrell Tombs Moses R. Rytttenberg Carroll Jyttenberg Mag Trate Rae Bond

Watch Missing Report From Rent Offer

George Woll of 247 Congress street told police a wrist watch is missing from his lease after a man called seeking to rent a room. The gold watch is valued at about $64.

George Woll Congress Street

Yale to Build Final Dormitory on Campus

Oct 31 Waven Yale President Angell confirms in a Yale Alumni Weekly letter that the new dormitory will be the last on the Yale Campus under the current program. He says other changes may come soon and explains the dormitory was meant to address undergraduate room shortages.

NEW Waven Ames BR. Angell Yale University Yale Alumni Yale Prudential Committee

Arrest for Improper Harness Used In Horse Team Incident

George Marshall of 35 Marcell Street was arrested by Officer L. R. Barlow on cruelty to animals charges due to improper harness on his horses. He was jailed at head coapers but released and ordered to appear in City Court this morning with a $50 bond.

George Marshall Marcell Street Tiumane L. R. Barlow

Madame Louise Dotte Dies Noted Vocalist at 78

Cincinnati reports the death of Madame Louise Dotte a noted teacher of voice and grand opera singer formerly of New Bedford Mass aged 78. She had been in declining health for nearly two years. In 1881 she was a member of Mapleton Grand Opera company alongside Adelina Patti Lillian Nordica Nellie Melba and other stars.

Cincinnati Ohio Louise Dotti New Bedford Mass Madame Dotti Mapleaon Grand Opera Company Adelina Patt Lillian Nordica Nellie Melba

Trade Recovery During September to October

The report notes quiet activity in September with larger bookings in early October. New England paper mills operated at about 75 percent capacity in September. Rubber manufacturing ran below normal but rising in October. Woolen manufacturing in New England saw improvement in October. Alex I Gramovich of 86 Pequon Work Street was overcome by alcohol and taken to Hillside Home per police.

New England Alex .I. Gramovich Pequon Work Street

Gasoline Poisoning Patients Improve After Plant Incident

Fifty two Standard Oil workers exposed to tetra ethyl lead at the Bayway plant near Elizabeth N J are not believed to be out of danger tonight with five deaths already reported. New Jersey cities join New York in banning sale of the ethyl fluid at garages and stations as the Bureau of Mines issues a statement deeming the diluted gasoline harmless.

YGRE Standard Ol Company Reconstruction Hospital Bayway Philadelphia Elizabeth N. J New York New Jersey United States Bureau of Mines Standard Oil

Democrats Ready Singers and District Nominees Named

Democratic slate announced with performers Katherine F Sheridan and Stephen Galla leading candidates in the Eleventh and WelFih districts. Named contenders include James P O Neil Francs P Harvey Josephine A Cassidy Thomas F Kane Jr and Ralph P Smith in the Eleventh and Frank D Ander reon Leon OLaughlin Terman UWickier Wiliam Trimble and Tucy in the Wel Fi district.

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Republican Fund Near Senate Investigating Board Burlington American Hardware Stores, Inc Fairfield Ave Middle Eall Britain Great Britain and Canada North American Newspaper Alliance Fordney-McCumber Bill Avro Charles Don Lundy H. Nodassy Waldorf Avenue Detective Bureau Hullowe An. A Madame Louise Dotte DIES Hillside Democrats L. Greater C.M Dorsey Nerwest Serge Duroy Little Fellows Childeen Golden Hill Middle Sts Hrehye
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