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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1924

Page

2

Tilson Declares Qualifications for Connecticut Senate Seat

Congressman John J. Tilson announces candidacy for the U S Senate seat in Connecticut after the death of Senator Brandegee He cites fourteen years in Congress and four in the state General Assembly as proof of fitness and calls for Republican support amid competing bids from Merritt and Schutler Merritt declines to comment on the race and expected endorsements are noted The special election is scheduled for December 16.

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Funeral held for Dr Reuben Lockhart

The funeral for Dr Reuben Lockhart longtime Bridgeport physician and surgeon who died Thursday at his home 756 Washington Avenue will be Monday afternoon at 1:30 from his home with burial at Mountain Grove cemetery. He leaves his wife two sons Royzal Arthur and R Harold Lockhart. Dr Lockhart graduated from Bridgeport High School in 1885 and Yale Medical School in 1871. He practiced in Bridgeport and served as assistant physician and surgeon at Bridgeport hospital until his death and belonged to multiple fraternal and professional organizations. He worked as an examiner for John Hancock Life Insurance from 1891 onward.

Reuben Lockhart Washington Avenue Surlal Mountain Grove Cemetery Royzal Arthur R Harold Lockhart School of Yale University Bridgeport High Bridgeport Brigeport Hospital Praternally St John's Jodge Pyramid Temple Order of Heptasophs Woodmen of the World Samuel Hallus Lodge Joseph Dowdall Knights of Pythlas Ivy Grove Lodge Woodmens Circle The Foresters of America Brooklanva Algonquin Club Bridgeport and Connecticut Medical Association John Hancock Life Insurance Company

Two Girls Struck by Auto Slightly Hurt in City Corner

Anna Lyon aged 16 and her sister Catherine Lyon 11 were injured in an automobile accident at Washington avenue and Main street. Dr Marcotte treated severe lacerations to Anna's right leg and various abrasions on Catherine. An ambulance was summoned, hospital proximity noted.

Anna Iyon Catherine Lyon Washington Avenue Main Street AG Marcotte Anna Lyon Haven Olga Unger Whitney Avenue Grace Hospital

Two Elderly Women Hold Off Police in Chicago Barricade

In a three story brick building two white haired women armed with revolvers, aided by three bulldogs, braced against police and deputy bailiffs attempting to serve eviction. A 19 year old tried to disarm them, leaping through a window as crowd surged. Officers used strategy to end the standoff without a shot fired.

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Four Boys Accused in Fatal Shooting of Ernest Schwer

A Brooklyn boy, Ernest Schwer, 11 or 13, disappeared ten days ago and was found dead in a lot near Maple Grove cemetery in Richmond Hill. Four youths aged 12 to 14 confessed to police, saying Schwer was killed by a rifle accidentally discharged while rabbit hunting.

New York Ernest Schwer Brooklyn Maple Grove Richmond Hill Schwver Yung Lehwer Schwer Firemer Bo Esterday Dorn Arthu Molgan Harold Megan Adam Rotunda Charles Wirschfeld Richmond Mill Maple Grove Cemetery Richmond

Protests Over Wrangel Island Colonists Spur Note

Washington weighing Russia Soviet reaction to American Wells and Highmoes on Wrangel Island near Siberia as Red October voyage raises the flag. No U S comment on flag or ownership while Moscow asserts Arctic rights and warns nations to honor claims.

U. S Washington Wrangel Island Siberia Waite Red October Wells Highmoes United States Russia Lnd Herald Island Mioscow Associated

Rail Stocks Soar Amid Broad Market Advances

The report details major stock gains with New York Central up 42 2 points to 23 2000, Pennsylvania up 7 8 to 3700 000, and other rail and key lines climbing. Significant increases in Atlantic Coast Line 358 to 3 425 000, Canadian Pacific 212 to 6 390 000, and Union Pacific 21 8 to 4 720 000 reflect a broad market rally and investor optimism.

Pennsylvania Alvhisor Atlantic Coast Line Ooo Canadian Pacific Union Pacific Thlinois Central Baltimore & Ohio

Radio photo across ocean at national exposition in New York

Radio waves from England were captured across the Atlantic at Grand Central Palace during the national radio exposition. Major G Harbord of the Radio Corporation of America, Helen Keller, and Harold Bolster were photographed by an unseen photographer. The event marks the first experiment of its kind witnessed by many noted radio engineers.

England Grand Central Palace G Harbord Radio Corporation of Ametrica Helen Keller Harold Bolster Mro Carnity Vale

Jewels Stolen in South Recovered in New York Case

New York detectives recovered between 150000 and 175000 dollars in jewels stolen last Tuesday from a New Orleans hotel. They arrested broker Martimor An'ses and witness William Jacobs, while Henry Ageri and a nurse's shop owner were central to the inquiry. A woman and Myo men are sought. Jacobs denied knowledge of the robbery.

New York New Orleans Henry Ageri Martimor Willam Jacobs Pawrshop Russes Fist New Oileais Russes Jacobs Jéneler Jacobs

Democrats caucus selects delegates for state convention

Fifteen Democrats met in caucus and chose delegates for the state convention to nominate a senator to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Senator Frank B. Brardegre. Delegates include Alihin J Gallagher, Grand Ture, P13 Gannon Allen, KK Beardsley, Beg a tinr of Voters Thomes FY Birdle.

Nlywitown L S Sengtor Frank B Brardegre Alihin J Gallagler Grand Ture Gannon Allen KK Beardsley Beg Atinr Thomes FY Birdle

Republicans Gain New House Seat in Late Returns

Washington November 7 Republicans appeared set to gain another House seat after late returns. Oklahoma shift weakened Democratic strength in district 1. In Washington fifth district Hal led for Democrats while Morrow remained ahead for New Mexico at large. North Dakota results clarified, boosting Davis’s electoral total to 186 with Coppidge leading Davis.

Washington Ladky Oklahoms Wayne Bay- Jess Oklahom J Montgomery Hal Democrat Morrow New Mexico Davis Dlifollettes

Three Fatal Auto Crashes Leave Three Dead in Connecticut

Reported accidents occur in Derby Haven and Stratford with victims including Susan Grady an 11 year old struck by a Shelton driver Daniel Chartrand and a unidentified woman killed crossing Whitney Avenue Stratford notes multiple injuries to nine workers and a telephone wagon smash during a high speed chase involving Vinecenk Santonello New Haven and Stratford responders transport injuries and arrestee facing charges of reckless driving and license suspension.

Derby Susan Grady Tliszabe'h Street Daniel Chartrand Shelton Corone Tomo Ian Siraitord Oy Shreemer Tool Wigor New Insand Tue Phone Company Vinecenk Santonello New Flaven Melvin DC Snow Frink Celann New Taven Stanley Mucnier Norvikh Telephone Company Harold Rauahe Reed Street Sunbford Sivs Pion Bridgeport Stratford Santenelio Cou Ton Wondas Santonello Snow Tina Wiewinge

Meetings Tonight in Nutmeg area at Main Street venue

Local notices announce a community gathering tonight at 1138 Main Street Nutmeg. Organizers invite residents and travelers to join the public meeting and discuss upcoming town matters.

Shark Caught by Norwalk Fishermen

Norwalk fishermen Terbert Westberg Mages Smith Loomis Pisce and Weny Schench landed a four and a half foot shark at Calf Pasture Beach on Thursday night. It took nearly an hour to haul the shark ashore after it bit and splashed during the struggle.

Norwalk Terbert Westberg Mages Smith Loomis Pisce Weny Schench Cheles

Woman Spies Youths Robbing Gas Meter

Millie Trench of 6 Liberty Street reported to police that two men robbed her gas meter yesterday. The detective bureau notes ten gas meters and other thefts in the last weeks and an arrest is expected soon to clear up the case.

Ats Millie Trench Liberty Street

Wife Charged She Helped Beckwith Keep Dates

Mrs Margaret L Beckwith of 643 Newfield Avenue testified before Judge John R Booth in Superior Court. Beckwith, a truckman of Givsmere Avenue Fairfield, planned extramarital meetings and used his wife to prepare for his outside affairs. The court granted Mrs Beckwith a divorce on grounds of intolerable cruelty and alimony of 2090.

Beckwith Givsmere Avenue Fairfield Iisialth John RR Booth Superior Court Margaret L Beckwith Newfield Avenue

Beckwith Accused of Brutality by Wife after Separation

Mrs Beckwith testified she suffered four years of nervous illness under doctors care and blamed her husband for a breakdown caused by his treatment. She charged Beckwith with beating slapping and choking after returns from associations with another woman who allegedly took over the home during their separation. She recounted an incident where he forced open a bedroom door frightened her outside and later demanded their son fetch a gun to shoot.

Rial Beckwith

Drought Closes Multiple Mills Across Regions

In Sierling on November 7 the drought idled several mills including the Aspinook Bleachery at Jewett City and Wauregan area facilities. Streams such as the Pachaug ran nearly dry and mills like Case and Rissey in Oneco paused operations due to water shortage.

Forget-Me-Not Drive Seeks More Volunteers Citywide

Officials urge additional volunteers to assist the Forget-Me-Not campaign run by John Banville and the Disabled American Veterans. Women are asked to report for flower distribution duty at headquarters at Main and Arch streets today designated as National Forget-Me-Not Day with the Bridgeport post canvassing residents downtown and in theatres.

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Workers Party to Celebrate Russian Revolution Anniversary

Members of the Workers Party of Bridgeport will hold a special meeting tomorrow evening at Carpenter Hall 179 Olm street to celebrate the seventh anniversary of the Russian revolution victory. Joseph Stachel of Chicago will address the meeting.

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