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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Nov 06, 1925

Page

13

Will Take Year to Conquer Riffians Believes Sheean

Special correspondent Vincent Sheean returns to Tangier after a two month survey of Abd el Krim country. He argues the Riff army can continue the war for at least another year given 40000 fighters including 25000 regulars plus armed Arabs, with arms supply stable and French tactics shifting. He notes Arab defections, morale via religion and propaganda, and a lean logistics system that sustains campaigns with minimal equipment.

Tangier Spain Abd-el- Krim Fronta Brin Tangier-Tetuan Ruff Abd-el-Krims Abd-el-Krim Ruit~flang Capona Abd-ell Srim Sidi Mohammed Fbr Syria Riff Abd-el- Kerm Abg-el-Krim Sad Mohammed French Foreign Legion Beni-Bokoya Boufra Beni-Touzin Beni-Yetoft Temsemen Beni-Alishik Beni- Ae Taferesit Abd-E-Izrim Ajdir Ben Zeroual Cape Moro Nuevo Abd-el Kiim Abd-el- Krimsmoet Rohmarra Djebala Wergia Abdel-Krim Abdel-Krimis Algeria Aleady Abd-el-K1im Rhomaiza Beni Derkhoum Beni Zeroua Tetuan Hamid Boudra Tetran Fruch Shaib Ben Moha Cuerthia Caid Absalom Bel Hadj Mohammed Wezzan Wergha Morocco

Rift Chief Abd el Krim Defies France and Spain

After two months of observation I am convinced Abd el Krim can still resist both France and Spain into next year. External factors appear likely to intervene, giving the Rift chief a real chance at victory and independence.

Vincent Shéean France Spain Tangier Abd-¢l-Krim Abd-el-Krim Abd-el- Krim

Taxi Driver Struck Near Water Street Stand

Daniel Sullivan, forty nine, of 47 Drew Place, was hit by a car near the Water Street at the Golden Hill intersection and knocked to the pavement. He was taken by ambulance to St Vincent's Hospital with a fractured rib and leg lacerations, but his condition was listed as not serious.

Daniel Sullivan Drew St Vincent's Hospital

Bakery Truck Hit by Auto Wrecks Delivery Car at City Intersection

Lawrence Pease of 262 Cornhill Street narrowly escaped serious injury when his bakery delivery car was struck by another vehicle at Harra and Lexington avenues and forced into a telegraph pole. The other car driven by Samus Ansonia of 291 Madison Avenue was only slightly damaged. Pease was hospitalized. Fire box 382 was ripped from the pole. fire department began repairs.

Lawrence Pease Cornhill Street Wairfield Harra Lexington Avenues Samus Ansonia Madison Avenue Pease St Vincent’s Hospital

Motorist Hurt Struck by Truck in Black Rock Crash

George Oesau twenty two of 642 Willam Street was badly injured when a car he rode in collided with a heavy truck parked on Fairfield avenue west of the viaduct in Black Rock early this morning The truck driver sat aboard and said he heard brakes before the crash Desay was taken to St Vincents hospital in the city ambulances His injuries are not serious including fractures and lacerations to the arms.

George Oesau Willam Street Fairfield Avenue Black Rock Desay St Vincents Hospital

Man claims he bathed feet in alcohol to avoid drinking

Daniel Weiss Hancock, a venue storekeeper, told Judge Frederick Huxford and a jury that rheumatism forced him to bathe his feet in a beverage containing 41 percent alcohol rather than drink it. The jury found him guilty of keeping intoxicants with intent to sell. He received a fifteen day jail term and a twenty cent fine with costs.

Daniel Weiss Hancock Frederick Huxford Criminal Court of Common Pleas Wells Huxford

Handsome model waits while Wirt gets her divorce

In Superior court Mrs Jane Holbertson Peterson of Greenwich sought a decree of divorce from John L Peterson on cruelty. She testified he was abusive when intoxicated. A seven year old daughter was awarded to her, a nine year old son to him.

Arlon John L Peterson Superior Court Jane Holbertson Peterson Greenwich Newell Jennings Mra Peterson International Country Mqyor William Rungee Peterson Saltman Jennings Agreead

Republicans Celebrate Victory At Sixth District Palls

Sixth district Republicans gathered in club rooms at 1173 North Avenue last night to celebrate their Tuesday victory. Alderman James A Saunders, newly elected to office, and Daniel Dunn joined in as refreshments were served. Assistant City Treasurer Joseph Peabody recited while the group sang and enjoyed the festive event.

North Avenue James A Saunders Queaday Daniel Dunn Joseph Peabody

Politest Motorist Flee After Apology on Broad Street

Leonard E Baham reported a touring car backed into him and his sister Clara H E Baham on Broad street near Cannon yesterday afternoon about 3 45. The driver apologized then fled. Miss Balham suffered a shoulder dislocation but was treated by a private doctor. Police are investigating.

Ito Broad Street Cannon Leonard E Baham Clara HE Baham Lafayette Street Miss Balham

Clarke seeks purchase of major league club in Pittsburgh

Fred C Clarke, former Pirates executive and McKechnie aide, aims to buy a major league club or large stake. Barney Dreyfuss denied a Brooklyn NL interest and said Clarke has not yet been successful. A telegram from Winfield, Kansas, also denied the Brooklyn rumor.

Pittsburgh Fred C Clarke Pittsburgh Piratea McKechnie Barney Dreyfusa Clarke Brooklyn Pirate Winfield Oan

Aggie Grid Team Comprised of Upper Classes at Conn Aggies

Storrs Nov 6 Conn Aggies football team faces New Hampshire College in Manchester N H on Saturday The lineup leans senior heavy with eight seniors and three clan members ineligible sophomores absent from varsity No sophomore on starting line The forward line includes Captain Carl Nanfeldt Jett Bitgood and others The backfield features junior William Schol and seniors Moreland Mase and Daly The 24 man squad contains 11 seniors set to graduate 1925 posing a coaching challenge to Sumner A to shape the next season for the Aggies

Carl New Britain E Nanfeldt Jett Tackle New Brit Paul Bitgood Son Wally Johnson Middletown Lester New Galem Mase Schenectady N.Y Aggie Sumner A Connecticut Aggies New Hampshire State College Dole Aggies Granite

Auto Stolen Report Fails to Halt Police Search

Wittam T Rock of 488 Shin Street reported by 9 o'clock that a big sedan with license F 29909, stolen from the corner of Ansan and &t streets, contained some fixtures. Patrolmen on duty were notified but no trace of the vehicle was found by late evening.

Wittam T Rock Shin Street Ansan Rock

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