13 Nov 1925
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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1925
Page
1
Two General Electric experts en route to a conference are killed when a sleeper is rammed by an express train near Plainsboro. About 40 injured as the wreck halts travel and the conference is called off.
A railroad disaster near Plainfield New Jersey yesterday morning claimed the lives of two General Electric welding committee members who had left Baltimore to inspect welding equipment at the Bridgeport plant. M. A. Atuesta and J. Sarwenndl of Schenectady were among the fallen. Thomas Weill of Lynn was injured. Other committee members may be among unidentified bodies. The incident disrupted a conference led by W. Steward Clark.
Harold Elmer Blaser walked free after jurors failed to reach a verdict on his 13 year old daughter's murder. Judge Samuel Joanson dismissed charges, saying the failure to agree signified acquittal. Statements outside the courtroom mixed relief and disappointment as Blaser planned to leave for Cumbres. The same session saw Democratic state central committee turmoil over leadership, censorship, and a controversy sparked by campaign contributions.
The Financial Federation's 246 members gather at Stratfield at 1 PM to receive final drive instructions. Amos P Wilder of the New Haven Journal-Courier speaks for Chest officials, followed by George II Woods with last guidelines. Sumner Munysen presides as about 1500 Chest delegates participate in the soliciting effort. The drive aims to raise $440,900 with 6000 donation cards distributed. luncheon costs are borne by workers.
Daniel Clifford former member of the Board of Apportionment says he posted a $750 bond to release the examination against the bank account of Attorneys John A Cornelius and Dimmirateader who is sued for $200,000 by William J Shaughnessy, president of the Uustering Engineering and Construction company. The suit alleges misappropriation and related schemes. Clifford is a candidate for the Board of Education.
Mrs Lansdowne accuses a judge of making an improper advance. She describes her husband’s memory as the target of an insult and claims a suggested insult was offered during a court matter. The report notes her remarks and the context within the ongoing case.
Margaret Ross Lansdowne testified before the Mitchell court martial about a prepared statement from Captain Foley and the probe into the disaster costing Commander Zachary Lansdowne his life. In Luxor, archaeologists revealed Tutankhamen’s inner secrets, the boy king dying likely before age sixteen, as the mummy was analyzed and X-rayed amid unprecedented finds.
In White Plains a Rhinelander annulment case drew a crowd as twenty five fervent love letters from Alice Jones to Leonard Kip were read. The court heard Leonard on the stand for nearly two hours while the nervy exchange and explicit passages blushed even Justice Morschauser and drew extensive attention from curious women.
A scanned court filing reports Daniel Smith of DeKalb County enforcing harsh rules on his wife Nettie Kittle Smith. The pencil list includes bans on town trips at night, swimming without him, visiting her sister, or hosting visitors at Seaview Avenue. Nettie’s testimony details alleged jealousy and cruelty claims while noting an August 18 marriage.
Judge Prederike Wo Wastford issued arrest warrants for Joseph Stosth Review Avenue storekeeper and others. Accused in a series of cases for whiskey manufacture and related offenses, several defendants were fined or forfeited bonds after failing to appear in Criminal Court of Common Pleas and Stratford town court. Additional defendants faced fines for assault and tech l ess ing in Newtown with costs imposed.
A heavy rainstorm left slippery pavements and sparked eight accidents within two hours. A woman named William died after being struck near Bridgeport Hospital. A cyclist was injured, a large truck crashed into two parked cars, and a negligent driver was arrested. Mrs Lattice Montgomery was hit while crossing at Wallin and Careseem streets, moments after five.
British submarine Me has been lost with all hands after a crash in the Channel during a training exercise. A court of inquiry will investigate the disaster, while search vessels attempt to locate the wreck near Dover Straits as divers prepare to operate.
Washington reports an accord on funding Italy’s war debt to the United States. Italy gains 62 years to pay a $23.042 billion obligation with initial annual payments of $5 million rising to $80 million, tied to Italy’s capacity to pay, and interest starting after five years.
A Republican party drive to clean house in King Republican clubs continued as three district groups the Second Light and Ninth acted to expel members deemed disloyal to the party. A special committee drafted charges and recommended suspensions up to one year with a potential return after showing loyalty. The plan, approved with one dissent, directs former officials to appear before the committee next week to explain their actions and defend membership.
A second fire broke out at the Goose Cand. Shop at 196 Malin Street early morning, damaging fixtures and merchandise. Fire officials estimated the loss and suspect the blaze began near a coffee urn. police on duty at Main Street and Dinfild Avenue reported the incident and families on upper floors were warned to evacuate. The fire was extinguished by the department.
French pilot Tacfen Rowesn set a record in a bold high altitude flight with a powerful aircraft delivering 2000 horsepower. The mission achieved a new altitude peak and a weight of 831849 pounds in a tense two hour test. Reports note a scorching ascent and a long-duration flight with a notable cargo load as authorities track the unusual event.
In Bridgeport a man posing as a buyer enticed Judge Brian Wakeman’s son with a rug deal. The buyer offered $60 for four carpets and fled after cashing a check. Wakeman and associates pursued the culprit to New York, seeking arrest to recover the loss and expose the scam.
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