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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1924

Page

2

Beware of War Yet Powder Day Says Hoover Armistice Address

Hoover warns against future war while urging resolve to preserve independence and defense strength. He emphasizes honoring the fallen and living, supporting veterans, and ensuring the preservation of liberty, institutions, and peace without sacrificing national resolve.

Hoover Los Angeles Cal United Stato Heribert Hoover Secretary of Commerce America

Fire protection steps and hospital sprinkler recommendations

The report lists hospitals in the region such as New Haven Grace Hartford and Bridgeport along with city and county jails. It recommends sprinklers for Bridgeport General Hospital and William W Backus Hospital in Norwich and notes varying fire protection conditions at jails including New London and New Haven counties.

Newavens Hospital Grace Hospital Ow Haven Hartford Orphan Asylum Bridgeport Hospital Water‘vary St. Mary's Hospital Waterbury Wiliam W. Baskus Norwich Tawrence and Memorial Associate Hospitals New London Manchester Memorial Hospital Griffin Hospital Derby St. Vincent’s Hospital William W. Backus Litchfield County Jalil New London City Haddam Fairfield County Bridgeport Windham -Aunty Brooklyn New London County New Haven County

Healy to Bring Condemnation at December Session

Suit for the condemnation of property adjoining Seaside Sanitarium at Mantle will be brought before the December Superior Court term in behalf of the state by Attorney General Rank E. Healy. The land belongs to the McCook estate, held in trust for the erection of an addition to the sanitarium where children with bone tuberculosis are treated.

Mantle Superior Court Rank E. Healy McCook

President Leads Pilgrimage to Tomb of Unknown Soldier

President Coolidge led Armistice Day ceremonies at Arlington National Cemetery. He and Secretary Wilbur and acting Secretary Dwight placed a wreath on the Unknown Soldier tomb, with Mrs. Coolidge leaving a white rose. Services for Woodrow Wilson followed at the National Cathedral as various groups held patriotic events in Washington.

Washington Ington National Cemetery Coolidge Ake

Veterans Parade in Stamford Celebrates Armistice Day

About 25,000 people packed Stamford streets for Armistice Day ceremonies and a long parade. Grand marshal Lt. John C. Latham led veterans groups including 1924 Field Artillery and the Yankee Division, with many bands, floats, and civic organizations. A 68 foot steel flagpole was presented to the Masonic Building Association and medals were awarded to local police and soldiers for bravery.

Stamford Staalford Lient John C. Latham Grandmarstal Iveld Artillery J. Mogenson Lu. J. Evans 242Nd Coast Artillery Bridgeport T6th U. S.A United Spanish War Veterans Veterans of Foreign War Organization American Legion 66Th Artillery Veterans 108Rd Field Artillery Cams Red Cross United States Post Office Fraternel and Civic Society Frederick M. Houghton Naval Reserve Red .Cross Richmond Hill Avenue Greenwich Avenue West Main Street Main Street Bank Street Atlantic Street Bedford Street Forest Street Pleasant Street St. John’s Park Main ‘Street State Street South ‘Street Bell Street Pdnsist George M. Cole Gneral Morris B. Payne Robbins d Masonic Building Association Yale and Yowne Company Soma Scotland Lee Bleckman Yale Benjamin TW. Jessup The Building Association Gerald A. Cunningham Mitchell Field Tensley Soldiers ‘and Sailors St John’s Park D. L. Gleason Gleason Walter C. Allen Alfred N. Phillips, Jr Park Commission Jacob Pollock C. HF Psok Corp J. Mongnese W. Demarest A. N. Phillips George J Rich G. F. Nelson S. van Wickel Larry HB. Muench Eric Mi Knight C.D. Potter Burpee Potter Hallgween Park

Scientists Aim to Turn Quicksilver into Gold

New York reports Scientific American will direct experiments to convert quicksilver into gold under Prof. H. S. Shedon at New York University. Editor Bree says the effort should succeed, with experiments likely lasting two to four months.

New York Scientific American H. Hf, Shedon New York University Bree

Armistice Day Observed in Bridgeport Community Events

A Bridgeport Armistice Day observance brought together the American Legion, Bridgeport Council of Churches and National Educational Week committee. Speakers included K Everett Cortright Rev Charles A Decker and Leroy Downs. The event featured military themed notes, decorations and special music with invited guests from Stratford and War Vets.

Europe United States Senate American Legion Bridgeport Council of Churches National Educational Week Committee Bridgeort K. Everett Cortright Charles A. Decker Leroy Downs Lridgeport

Trial Testimony and Conflicts After Fatal Auto Crash

Witnesses Morrissey Gaffney and McCabe offered testimony sharply disputed by others including State Policeman Myatt and Scully. Morrissey admitted alcohol earlier, claimed not to recall his earlier statement, and denied Lilley drank whiskey. Willey maintained only seven glasses of beer were consumed. Hilley argued skid caused by a stone, not intoxication, in a bethe street car ride that led to Gaffney's death.

Tne Street James Morrissey Mained Filley Affney Bernard Seaty Gaffney Morrissey Scully Lilley McCabe Mor Charles Myatt Hilley Bethe Willey Jam Denton Main Street Arlalent Audi Amelolhears

Newtown Grange names officers for next year

Newtown Grange No. 129 elects officers for 1920 including Master Frank Platt Overseer Willis E F Arndt Lecturer Edith Mitchell Steward W John Murphy Assistant Steward Charles J Cavanaugh Chaplain Rev G Herbert Elkins Treasurer Wallace N Mitchell Secretary Anna G Murphy Gatekeeper Willis Parker Ceres Josephine L Macarthy Pomona Viola Geckle Flora Myra Bewang Lady Assistant Steward Terence Ferris Executive Committee J W W McCarthy pianist Grace Blenkins

New Low Bervice Pohtatuck Grange Frank Platt Willis Ef, Arndt Edith Ww Il Mitchell W. John Murphy Charles J. Cavanaugh G. Herbert Elkins Wallace N. Mitchell Ansa

Voting machines opened tomorrow for special senatorial election

Town Clerk Joseph Wieler announced that mechanics and assistants would start work tomorrow to prepare voting machines for the December 16 special election after Judge John Mooth granted the petition. Party chairmen were notified, and no Board of Apportionment meeting date has been set yet. Funds for conduct of the election will be requested in the coming days.

Joseph FM Wieler Hat Mechanics John R. Mooth Superior Court Board of Apportionment Yaration Weiler A

Merritt caucuses nominate and unpledge delegates across districts

In district caucuses 135 attended led by Daniel J. Williams with Angela Snitfen and Rank McCarten. Abe Geduldig chaired the Merritt ticket and urged unpledged delegates. Sixth district organized behind John MacCathron with Margaret Bosworth and Augustus Kennedy. Eighth district unpledged while Ninth and Tenth split between unpledged and mixed tickets. Over 100 voted in Merritt caucus. others saw smaller attendance and varied ticket lines.

Daniel J. Williams Angela M. Snitfen Rank McCarten Abe Geduldig John MacCathron Margaret Bosworth Augustus Kennedy Ion Merritt Hite Thomas J. Connor Alfred J. Knapp Tobn T. Ma Patrick O'Brien PB. J. Reilly Meritt Eighth District David Brynton Frances E. Dworth Frederick R. Robinson David Murphy Joseph C. Ivers Charles Kirkham Jeona B. Hartley Kirkham Frank Squires M. J. E. Desgereau Twelfth District Edorsed Faucus Charles J. Zink Sarah Connet Jon. Car

Auto Strikes Push Cart Injuring Two Men

Two men were injured yesterday when a automobile driven by Joseph Morris of 180 Meadow Street New Haven struck a push-cart loaded with wood as it moved along Connecticut Avenue near Central Avenue Pred Havelack of 223 Deacon Street and Henry Blake of 373 Avenue C Stratforit were pushing the cart Morris said it was dark with no lights on. Havelack was taken to Bridgeport Hospital while Blake refused treatment.

Joseph Morris Meadow Street New Haven Havelack Deacon Street Henry Blake Avenue C. Stratforit Connecticut Avenue Central Avenue H Fred Uavelack Bridgeport Hospital Morris

Stamford Man Fractured Skull After Auto Collision

Frank Nagy, 26, of Rowaston, is in Stamford Hospital with a skull fracture after his car collided with a machine operated by Antonio Milleo, 23, of Rose Park. Milleo was arrested on a charge of driving without a license. The accident occurred on Cove Round.

Stamford Nav C&y Telegram Frank Nagy Rowaston Antonio Milleo Rase Park Cove Round

Consul and Hosts Forced From Dinner by Dining Hall Fire

About 200 guests were evacuated at the Brooklawn Villa club during a dinner in honor of Consular agent Joseph Brneal who arrived in Bridgeport two months ago. A photographer's flashlight exploded near paper decorations starting a small blaze that was quickly put out. Guests returned to the dining hall after flames were extinguished. The event involved prominent Italian residents.

Brooklawn Villa Club Joseph Brneal Bridgeport Werg

Ransacked Apt Believed Robbed by Boars

William B Aurandt of 32 Ordin ahee Court reported his apartment was ransacked and robbed last night during the day by boars. Jewelry and other valuables valued at about $60 were stolen.

William B. Aurandt Ordinahee Court

Geddes says Britain ceding world leadership to United States

Sir Auckland Geddes, former British ambassador, told a Westminster Hall audience that the United States has become one of the great world powers and that the British dominions look to Washington for leadership. He cited the Washington conference as proof of U.S. influence and noted Britain's empire has yielded leadership in many areas.

Pondon Associated Press United States Auckland Geddes Washington Aig Westminster Hall America United Kingdom Pacific London Downing Street

Home brew debate affects prohibition policy ruling

The article discusses conflicts between the prohibition commissioner and the Department of Justice over home made fruit juices and cider. It notes a Maryland representative’s case likely to shape enforcement policies, with Wayne B. Wheeler endorsing the view that home made cider for exclusive use is not prohibited unless intoxicating. Colonel Hill’s testimony covers home wine and cider production and questions over their classification and effects.

Department of Justice Friernon Department Prohibition Wall Frieraon Bureau, of Internal Revenue Prohibition Unit Maryland Corea Driternal Revenue Wayne B. Wheeler Anti-Baloos League Soper Haynes Woodcock Hill Collector of Internal Revenue Hil Department of Agriculure Arthur Machen Machen Slukey Carter Colonel Hill Hill's Howe Dodge Soper

Bridgeport Republicans weigh senatorial convention choice

District Republican committeeman from Bridgeport discussed likely senatorial convention decisions but had not heard voter discussions there. The article lists other state committeemen from New Haven, New Hartford, Middletown, Hartford, Windham, and Woodbury counties. An advertisement promotes Ayer's Certified Favoring Extracts.

Bridgeport Bridgepark Benjamin P. Reynolds New Haven Henry H. Groton Neagantuck Middletown Middlesex County Walter E. Batterson Hartford Wartford County Charles A. Gites Withimantie Windham County A.cw. Mitchell North Woodbury Litchield County

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