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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Nov 15, 1924

Page

2

Delay in Rogers Case Hinges on Monday Hearing

New Haven Nov 14 pending further action in the death of Charles Rogers bond salesman and nephew of Mrs Ogden M Reid. Miss Mary Devie Schneider faces a North Haven court Monday on a charge of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence. Rogers was killed Nov 1 in a collision with Miss Schneider’s car near Wallingford. Attorney Jacob P Goodhall, representing Miss Schneider, says she will be present Monday morning.

New Haven Charles Rogers Bond Ogden M. Reid Mary Devie Schneider North Haven Siquor Rogers Miss Schneider Wallingford Ian Jacob P Goodhall Cient Rogers Nora

Doctor and Nurse Teach First Aid to Scouts

Dr A J Sekerak surgeon and Miss Margaret Brown led a first aid lecture at the YMCA NT educational building for Hoy Scouts Troop 32. Eva Hugo supervised welfare staff aiding thirty scouts in learning sun stroke, fainting, burns, sprains, dislocations, and basic first aid.

A J Sekerak Margaeret Brown Hoy Scouts Vt Troop Visit .Org TMCA Eva Hugo Supervsor MLC

Reorganization Sparks City Delegates in Local Primary

In a city reorganization election 86 delegates were chosen for a convention. Across twelve districts votes ranged with the Third district tallying 680, Sixth 674, and the Seventh uncontested with the fewest. The day included humorous moments such as a voter unsure Merritt wasn’t on the ticket and a minor ballot-name discrepancy.

Wales Frank Braithwaite Eleventh Katherine M Coleman Howard Moody Lawrence J. McGough Organization Marv Brennan Jo'neily Iui Organization Robert T. Cherry Katherine MT Coleman Charles Morison Lawrence FJ. McGough Howard J Moody Mary A Brennan Claude Burdick John Kelly Clarence I. Foote Sven Svenson Irene Papp Anthony Gallagher King Jghne Albert W. Smith Joseph Oletar Wiliam Clark Daniel J Willams Angela M. Sniffen Frank X McCarten Bertha Sprague John F Lopeski, Jr Albert Birks Albert J Merritt Andrew M Cooper Jennis E. Denning John Cathron Margaret M Uilsworth Augustine Kennedy Nicholas Te Joseph C Ivers Jeona B Hartlay Charles H Kirkham Oves John II Rundle Joseph Petriella Mary I Bassett Charles Ja Zink Sarah A Connor John A Sardelli

Meetings Tonight At Local Halls And Posts

Brief notices list events including Court Marina, F of A, and Loyal Orange Lodge meetings in Bridgeport with addresses on Broad Street and State Street. Also noted are Schiller Lager and railroad workers at 176 Fairfield Avenue and 847 Main.

Rhinelander Family Elopement Surfaces in New York Society

Albany reports public notice of the marriage between Leonard Kip Rhinelander of New York and Alice Beatrice Jones of New Rochelle. The tale recalls the bridegroom’s uncle William Copeland Rhinelander once cut off with a $5000 yearly allowance and later confined to a shuttered residence in New York.

Albany Leonard Kip Rhinelander New York Alice Beatrice Jones New Rochelle William Copeland Rhinelands Society Storm Center Westely Green Atreets

County Caucuses Favor Merritt in Several Towns

Republican caucuses across multiple towns name delegates to the state convention. Uninstructed delegates from Wilton Redding Newtown Stratford Stamford and Fairfield are favored toward Merritt, with local chairmen and clerks noted and four-ticket slates approved in Fairfield.

Stratford Fairfield Cal Ang Legion Hall Sliver G Jennings Clarence R Hail Finette B Nichols Malbel Pickett Andrew B. Huntington Schuyler Merritt Monroe Monrol Robert Sinclair Ambrose Frank Wales

Testimony Points to Two Suspects in Slain Jeweler Case

In Los Angeles the inquest into the killing of Harry Katz, a diamond dealer, antiquarian, and musician, reports two men fled the Katz apartment after a gunshot. Mrs Dexter testified she heard footsteps and saw the pair flee, Katz dying moments later from a gunshot wound.

Los Angeles Harry Katz RB Derter Kate Dexter Katz

Delaney Pushes Draft to Reshape City Tax Office

A legislative draft proposed by Delaney seeks to remove underperforming commission members by two thirds and shift duties to the tax collector. The act would empower the collector to appoint assistants, set pay, and the town clerk would file daily abstracts of deeds. The committee weighed final draft size, possible four member limits, and broader changes to property assessment rules.

Commission For Cause Ag Tax Commissioner General Assembly DeLaney Nichololas Tesiny

Rockefeller Donates 25000 to Girl Scouts Campaign

New York November 14 a gift of 25000 from John D Rockefeller started the campaign for a 500000 building for the Girl Scouts. Mrs Nicholas Brady announced the gift as advance support. Rockefeller promised a second 26000 when the campaign reaches 470028. Other initial gifts totaled 167, ...

York John D Rockafeller Girk Iseoura Rockefellare Nicholas Brady Rockefelle

Real Snowstorm Hits Northern New York and Delegates Chosen

Northern New York reported a real snowstorm with one to one and a half inches in Duddalberg and nearby towns. Republican caucuses across Shelton Ansonia Milford chose delegates to the state convention in Hartford, all uninstructed, with supporters of Congressman John Q Tilson noted in Milford.

New York Duddalberg Shelton Vhosen Hartford Francis I Nettleton Walter W Radcltte John M_ Sinsabaugh Ansonia Charles T Brooker Mileton C@ Isbel Nelson W Plckerling Fred M Drew Milford Town O W Platt J D Brown Adams Galty John Poome John Qs Tilson

New York Lifts Ban on Hunting After Proclamation

Albany November 14 The hunting season in New York state reopened tonight after the governor’s previous ban during forest fires. Hunters moved north into the woods as deer season ends tomorrow in most sections. A general rain and some snow drenched the woods overnight.

Albany New York State

Flying GOP Eight On Trial For Shooting Man

In New York Navy 14 district court Rob ert F McAlister nicknamed the Flying GOP faces trial for the shooting of Vincent Lighe last August. Prosecutors rested their case after arguing McAlister was not justified as a patrolman. His defense contends he acted under orders to watch for automobile thieves and fired only to wound both men who allegedly reached for weapons.

New York Navy Robert F McAlister Vincent Lighe General Sessions Rosalsky McDonald McAllister Higheraim Highera Joseph Dando McAllistry

Jersey City Fire Leaves 40 Hurt In Massive Blaze

A major Jersey City fire destroyed tenements and warehouses around Washington and Morris Streets after an explosion blew the roof from the East Petroleum Company building. Dozens of injured rushed to hospitals as fireboats battled the blaze with Colgate and Hepner structures consumed and Red Cross aid organized for victims.

East Petre Company Puldings Red Cross Richardson Chemical Company Hepno Paper Box Company Washington Morris Strecta Sugar Atlantic Sugar Refining Company Bee Colgate Soap Company Colgate Company

Valli Stars In New The Tinknownavsersel Show

Vagina Valli appears at the Cameo in The Unknown as Sidney Fag the heroine who leaves girlhood for adult ties. The cast includes Percy Marmon Marguita Fisher France Feenry John Rocha and Maurice Ryan in a widely read tale of a young belle’s first mature friendships.

Vagina Valli Sidney Fag Mary Roberta Marguitta Fisher France Feenry John Rocha Maurice Ryan

Kingly Splendor Around Dead Gangster's Funeral

A funeral procession for gangster John O’Bannion featured lavish floral tributes including a seven foot carnation pillar and a huge heart of roses. Police pursued leads after photogs were threatened and cameras seized while warnings of gang reprisals prompted Mayor Deve to order swift arrests of weapon carriers.

O’banniens

Girl Accident Victim Still In Danger

Esther Road, 14, of 195 Bunnell street, remained in serious condition at St Vincents hospital with two fractured skulls after being struck Wednesday night by a car owned by John Crestel of 138 Quarry street. Crestel said he was ill and did not know who had the car out.

John Crestel Quarry Street Esther Road Bunnell Street St Vin Creteel

Man Drinks Iodine At Home. Likely to Recover

James Dale aged 69 of 812 State Street drank iodine at his home last night and was taken to Bridgeport Hospital by an ambulance surgeon Dr A Sekerah. Condition reported good.

James Dale State Street Bridgeport Hospital A A

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