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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Nov 11, 1925

Page

2

Judge Questions Macri Veniremen Opinions In retrial notes

In Litchfield county against Olympia Macri the jury pool was questioned for a sixth day. Twenty three talesmen were examined with one accepted, fifteen excused by court, four by defense, three by the state. Juror James H Dodd, 48, farmer of New Milford, was seated. The state used 17 of 25 peremptory challenges, defense 16. Veniremen largely based opinions on New Haven shooting reports, with Judge Hinman cautioning against prejudicial newspaper-derived views.

Litchfield Olympia Macri New Haven County Latchfield County Talesmen James H Dodd Farmer New Milfor Johhn Bagnano New Haven George F. Hinman Alling Joseph Koletsky Efense Bagnano Newten Hinman Allingseig

Valentino on dogs and marriage in Paris homecoming

Mrs Winifred Hudnut Valentino Rudolph Valentino's wife arrives from Paris aboard the Leviathan with two pedigreed dogs. She rebuts her husband's claim she spends too much time with animals, says he has nine dogs. They are in a marital rift over her acting career and their plans, insisting he must concede before reunion. She endorses children but warns a woman should not abandon her career or life goals for family.

New York Winifred Hudnut Valentino Rudolph Valentino Paris Sheik Valentinos Valentino

Charge officers miss Congress charge officers missed congress

A War Department hearing record shows Captain Oldys citing the Lassiter air board report to argue air service conditions risked demobilization. Colonel Mitchell accuses the War department of treasonous administration for failing to block foreign influence in Central America.

Conduset Oldys Lassiter Air Board Tha Department Mitchell War Department Central America Clay Air Service Guatemala United States McNair Hawaii Army Air Service, Ordinance Bureau Coast Artillery

Oily Rag Shed Fire at Jacobs Construction

A small blaze in a shed belonging to Jacobs Construction during sewer work at Main and Atlantic streets was extinguished by Middle Street fire units before damage occurred. The fire started in a pile of oily rags and waste. alarm from box 195.

Jacobs Construction Company Main Atlantic Streets Middle Street

GE Athletic Group Smoker Draws 364 Attendees

More than 364 men attended the General Electric Athletic association opening last night for a smoker and entertainment. Mayor F William Behrens and Chief Daniel E Johnson were guests of honor. The event featured songs by Weiler, a GE band, a 200-voice Condor chorus, and a wrestling match pitting Louis Thurle against Bobby Friedman.

General Electric Athletic Association F William Behrens Daniel E Johnson Joseph Whieler Behrens Hillside Weiler Chief Johnson General Electric William Michigan Mickey Furruse Condot Chorus F. EK. Weber Loui Thurle Bobby" Friedman Bridgeport Earle Friedman

Many Fortunes Lost on Market in Cleveland and Chicago

Turbulent trading marked today as stocks slid heavily in New York and across markets. Rediscounts held steady at the New York Fed with a slight rise in the reserve ratio, while Boston rate changes may divert business away from New York. Large volume of selling wiped out gains, with U S Steel and Chrysler among leaders in declines and brokers scrambling to process orders through the night.

New York Federal Reserve Bank Federal Reserve Boston New York New England UTS Steel General Motors Chrysler DuPont Raily DuPont Mack Trucks American Can Baldwin General Electric United Cigar Stores White Motors Woolworth Fisher Body W National U. S Steel Common Coolidge Ork Wall Street Thair Manhattan Brooklyn

Proposed Income Tax Rates In Revenue Bill Details

The Ways and Means committee reports a revenue bill with tax reductions including earned income exemption. A table shows the tax for a married man with no dependents under the proposed surtax structure, detailing normal and surtax totals.

Washington House Ways and Means Committee

Rhinelander Trial Drama Amid Slur Laden Testimony

White Plains listeners hear dramatic testimony in the Rhinelander case as Dr. L. Pierce Clark describes the defendant Leonard Rhinelander’s nervous disorder and low blood pressure while defense counsel Davis concedes Mrs Rhinelander has some colored blood. Documentary evidence traces Alice Jones’s ancestry, with the plaintiff insisting legal proof is needed to justify the suit and accusing the Rhine lander family of trying to drag the woman into scandal for the millions.

Leonard Rhinelander Attowher Davis Supreme Court Morschauser Papa Rinnelander Davia New York Rhinelander Fisroe Clark Stamford White Plains Young Rhinelander Alice Jones Gabe L. Pierce Clark Conn Rhimelander Lee Parsons Davis England George Jones Tam Mills Philtin Rhinelander

Painleve cabinet faces its doom continues page one

The Finance committee of the chamber voted 12 to 7 with five abstentions to dispose of the Socialist capital levy proposal. Proponents of the levy, including Socialist leaders, pledged to push further despite the setback, arguing the plan must be clarified and supported in open fashion.

Jeaders Repu Tblican Snemhes

Daily Ambulance Call Log Report

Daily record notes multiple ambulance calls at 12 16 pm for Walter Lewin at 435 Gregory street with death on arrival from gas poisoning. Later at 5 35 pm William Smith of 196 Epseley street struck by auto at 204 Beardsley street and taken to St Vincent s hospital. Medical Examiner notified for the gas poisoning case.

Walter Lewin Gregory Street William Smith Epseley, Street Beardsley Street St. Vincent's Hospital

Armistice Day Trial Continues Amid Courtroom Tension

Defense expert tests suggest Dr. Delehanty believes Blazer may have suffered a petit mal attack or spells from brooding after Hazel Blazer's death. Judge Johnson schedules a half day recess for Armistice Day amid wrangling, while Miss Pauline Ainsworth observes proceedings.

Delehanty Lewis Mowry Smites Frances Bishop Dr. Blazer Johnson Pauline Ainsworth District Court Blazer Hazel Blazer

Attorney Poet 10 Stays in Stamford Sanitarium

Hale who rose to own prime Westport business blocks and a Greens Farms farm suffered a mental breakdown from overwork and drink. He plans new apartments and offices matching public library and M O A building style. Mrs Hale’s illness, a Norwalk hospital confinement, contributed to his collapse. A Stamford sanitarium admission followed by a medical commission review is noted.

Hale Westport Greens Farms Sturges State Street Gault Main Street Wise Norwalk Hospital Stamford Sanitarium Cummings and Lockwood Stamford Wilam Munson Respect John J. Slooman Stevens New York

Radio conference backs fewer stations and curbs on ads

The Fourth National Radio conference urged the Commerce department to halt new licenses until broadcasting stations are reduced and opposed direct advertising in broadcasting. The group called for a sharp cut in the number of stations as a policy stance reported from Washington.

Washington Commerce Department

City wide drive in GOP to eject former officials

A city wide GOP drive seeks to remove Thomas McCormick James McCormick George Roberts Frank Arnold and others from club rolls Alderman William Ardis named The district committee will act on nine names two were dropped for nonpayment of dues Charges will be filed with the club secretary and a two thirds vote may expel members The drive follows a vote to refer names to the executive board and a plan to audit the treasurer's books A Thanksgiving smoker is set for November 24

Thomas McCormick James McCormick George Roberts Frank Arnold William Ardis Albert J. Merrit Clarence E Winton Willard A. Still Louis A. Kornblut Ke- Het John A. Spafford Robert C. Mallette Harry H Pritchard Guia A. Korn Ripper Hippolitus J Rieba William K. Vincent William Soda King Merritt Dwight Graves James Martin John F. Maloney Pritchard Spafford Riel Soda Pies Republican Party Fred W. Harrison Maloney

Son of wealthy architect jailed for speed case

Judge Huxford sentenced Greene to thirty days in jail after testimony from Dr Hoyt and State Prosecutor Willis. Prosecutor urged jail to curb speeding mania while Greene’s counsel cited a pending $40,200 damage suit from an accident and Greene’s family suffering.

Huxford Hoyt Greene William F Tammany Norwalk Bennett Willis

False alarm at Box 542 on Orange and Union streets

A false pulse alarm sounded at 4:16 am from Box 542 at the corner of Orange Street and Union Avenue. Responding units included Engine Nos. 6 and 8, Truck No. 3, and Chemical No. 3.

Orange Street Union Avenue Chemical No

Truthful testimony amid Shenandoah court probes

Mrs Lansdowne recalls pressure to falsify testimony after the Shenandoah crash. Navy aides and Capt Foley pressed for truth as she prepared before a Navy court of inquiry. She insisted she would tell the truth and defend her stance against naval decisions she blames for her husband’s death.

Shenandoah Middle West W. RB. Gherards Naval Wilbur Gherardi Washington Navy Paul Foley Foley United States Supreme Court Mid-West

Abriola 18 Hosts Victory Party in Tenth District

Alderman Louis A. Abriola of the Tenth district, reelected to the Dominion Council, hosted a victory party in the Tenth District Republican club. He served as master of ceremonies as about 100 attendees enjoyed dancing entertainment and refreshments.

Louis A. Abriola Tenth District Dominion Council Republican Club Abriola

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