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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1925

Page

2

New Fairfield Voters Elect Woman Constable in 1925

The New Fairfield town meeting elected a Republican woman as constable amid vote counts. Weston and Westport saw officers chosen, including a technist and producer, while Walter E. deposed captain and other local offices were filled. The election adjourned to October 16 to complete reports, with William C. Sanford and Jesse P. Sanford noted in town treasurer race.

Sue Bridgeport ‘Telegram New Fairfield Duffy C Westport Weston Totin Held Oh Margy Velief Walter E. i Ata Ile Win New Canaan H. &. Weed oIb Redding Viliam C. Sanford Jesse P. Santd

Norwalk Election Delivers Republican Sweep Citywide

In a broad Republican landslide in Norwalk, Mayor Thomas Ketips is re elected along with a fully GOP common council led by Robert G. Mitchell. Lawrence K. Paul wins the tax collector post by 846 votes, defeating incumbent Mitchell and signaling a shift after years of Democratic friction with the mayor. Referendum and district results accompany the total, with numerous council seats won by Republicans and local measures supported in several districts.

Norwalk Det Thomas Ketips Republican Common Council Robert G. Mitchell Tovins Spoon Mitchell Lawrence K. Paul Jmica Herbert R. Smith Muayor Robby Iegi McYpor Thoms Roving Albert M. Pobhnan Anson Keel Harokd Yo Murray Lawrence WK Paul B D. Tai Coung Nen Pollard B Wn Brotherton Clarence Heary Cower Hamil Herman Schimmieding Urth John A. David Morrisey Obert Oliver City Tree Ware Beawosin Board of It Gen Woikam Fiarry Bouton Douglas Bosworth Willam J. Seleutmen Phi Philip H. Richtin

Stratford rejects proposal to swap frontage for town gains

In Stratford on October 1, voters rejected a proposal by 1827 to 9 to stamped, with 40 feet of frontage offered in exchange for town improvements. The measure led to council upheaval, ousting several supporters. Albert Partly and Wilkin Warden lost bids, while incumbent Harold McLacour won reelection.

Stratford Bosch R. Th. Hunter Mercote Sounell Albert Ath Wilkin d@ismc Bartinw Leanard Wairfax Ludlow Newsip Tirids Pert Lana Herald Michael Goode Gurde Forsui Lute Counvilmy Tomas de Read Suiffen Urathey Herbert A. Keers Coun Ey Denuh Suminis Alschirdem Oy Uli Te Rentuvin Harold McLacour le Polfet Cilis Pidevkhe Ruth Street Uowitland Street Courland Street Carston Dry Steed Weber Avenue News Street Strathford

Westport Elects Duffy and Others in Lopsided Town Vote

In Westport citizens backed the present administration by a wide margin in the town election held Monday. Walter Duffy, former police captain, elected third selectman with the highest vote total, and a Democrat slate swept town offices including town clerk, assessors, tax assessor, board of finance, and other posts.

Westport Citigens Walter Duty Selectman Third Selectman Selectmen Duffy Select Ywen King W. Mansfield Alfred G. Violet Weiford Wis Walter Duffy Edward Birge Edward Frank Osborne Town Deposit Fund W. Frank Osborne Leon Hunt William J- Wood Willard S. Adams Belin O. Peers Joseph G. Hyatt Liam Liam ML. Jennings Georg Th George P. Jennings Constles Vredd Walsh Frank Ray Es DeMattio Harry O'Connare Harry O'Connor Robert I Baker

New Fairfield Airlpled Endorses Republican Ticket

In a local contest the Republican slate carried the town with votes against the Democratic nominee Dawson. Notable returns show R candidates with substantial totals including Me ldron and Brown, while TR backers Vidas Chavies Fleurs Waldron and others appear in the tally.

Controor Colectinun Dawson Geoceniest Meldron TR. Vidas Chavies Waldron Th. Sun Bossa Nevink Riis Norasymimimiinnee

Democrats Sweep Newtown Election In Local Vote

In Newtown on October 3, voters cast ballots in a local election with Democrats achieving a decisive victory. The report notes a clean sweep with substantial majorities and lists assessors including Walter Gover.

Newtown Rly Hst Walter Gover, I

Town Officials and Elections Roll Call Readout

A jumbled list shows names and party affiliations for town clerk treasurer tax collector constables and boards of finance and education. Republicans and Democrats distribute seats across roles including registrar voters school committee and audit positions.

Martin J. Wourigan Telier—Elliott M_. Peck Patrick J. Keating Herbert T. Coger J. Arthur Page Dads Thomas ¥. Brew Fréderick B. Laks Oscar Pitz Clarkson Frank Wright John A. Carlson Cama Wemann Frederick Leias Eorge Hayes Angus T. Joy Patrick J. Gannon Alien K. Beardsley Cornelius Haugh Raven Lester Gilbert Rodney P. Shepard Patrick McCarthy Jacob Comberg Charles L. Jackson Thomas Carlson Willam Gower al” V. Cavanaugh Joseph Collins Thomas Cargon I Conger Charles F. Beardsley Thomas F. Bradley Louis T. Buscue Edward P. Taity Board’ of Finance Cornelius B. Taylor Thomas M. Highan Arthur ‘W.reynolds John H. Keane Chester C. Osborne AT. Laing R James S. Higgins Luke B. Brennan Board of Relief Wilam J. Bell Carl Erdman Henry’ J. Cawley Myron Knupp R tYah Sturdevant Wiliam Lynch Ty Willan McAllister George’ M Yana George Mr. Stebbins Frederick C. Brown Ernest Downs J. August Deakin George MH. Alingaum Hugh McDermott Harry H. Morris A. B. Lee Fred B. Crofut Thomas J. Leonard John L. McGrath Henry N. Fanton John W. Dunleavy Willian N. Sunderland Thatcher Nathaniel Selleck Timothy H. Farrell William C. Glbert Rev A. C Coburn William H. Cable Thomias Keating

Easton Election Totals Show Local Republicans Lead

Election results released show Charles F. Stillman and William Disbrow as leading Republican candidates for assessor and board of relief. Other posts include selectmen Edward Mills and Robert Davis with Republican wins, plus several Democratic contenders. At the Grange hall gathering, residents approved extending electric lines and adding a room to the Yellow School Building. town leaders authorized borrowing up to 8000 dollars for these projects.

Candee Joseph Slady George BE. Beers Henry W. Osborn George B. Beers Town Deposit Fund George RB. Beers Edward D. Gillette Hattle A., Candee Samuel B. Turney Frederick G. Haeblein J. Escott Charles G. R Johnn H. Candee J. Arthur Sherwood William W. Tarbell Frederick B. Silliman Auret Ruman Wallace B Davis Ralph E. Marsh Herbert Mills Albert J. Johnson Daniel J. Kline Joseph Trup John Sohn Charles G. Keller John H. Candee Lottie J. Excott Hazel E. Wheeler Grange Hall

Fairfield Town Election Returns Highlight Republican Victory

In Fairfield the Republican party maintained the lead as town voters cast 1154 ballots. Democratic candidates won only on mixed offices like constables and grand jurors, with Clara M. Flany leading the tax collector race and Hezekiah St Elwood top vote getter among Democrats.

Fairfield Clara M. Flat Hezekiah St. Elwood Wiliam H. Donaldson Bradley Board of Syth Wakeman Frederck A. Burr H Stanley M. Hull Wile Ant M. O'Bwyer Am JF London Clara M. Fiat Edward J. Flanamyd Ain B. Switzer Willam Q. Burr Frank T. Blakeman Mendel R. Perry John T. L. Hubb Andrew W Gardella Willam A. Kinsella Fred TE. Northrop James Smith L. Tater Hanford J . Lyon Clara .M. Filny Edward J. Flanasi Ars Nnett George H. St. John Hall Phen Novakovits Kblwood Mendel el ‘London R. Young Ralph LE Edward J. Board Ilism R. Young Dry W. HL Donaldson

Danbury Republicans Sweep City in Election Totals

In Danbury on October 5 a Republican sweep yielded an aggregate 13,892 more votes than the Democratic total. Myron C. Knapp won the first selectman post by eight votes over Elijah Sturdevant while auditors and all constables school board members for 1928 and 1976 and both registrars of voters took office.

Danbury Teans Myron C. Knapp Elijah Sturdevant Ronstables Membe Berens Walter W. Ga Avuitor Garrity Wilbert Sa Perth Street Ives Court

Trumbull Town Election Yields Republican Sweep

Trumbull voters delivered a decisive Republican victory in the town election. The tally lists candidates for first selectman, second selectman, town clerk and treasurer, plus auditors, collectors, and board members with party affiliations and vote totals read aloud by a special report.

Trumbull Trumbull’s Scolier He Briggs Albert HH. Christie Board of Retief Hillot Curtis Frank. Reed Ranford Beach Second Leslie Ni “Whitney Howard S. Beach Orville B. Hurton Orville B. Burton Pemocrats Agent Town Deposit Fund Annie Ti. Roach Arthur J. Plumb Samuel W. Beach Ida G. S. Plumb George H. Woods Warl D. Ward Rollin E. Burton William Coops Kelier H. Briggs John F. Berger Albert B. Gilbert David A. Cronin Harry A. Judd George G. French Constables George Miller Emil T. Berger Frederick. P. Gabler John & Austin Jr Stanley Bouton Louis W. Jennings Harold C. Crocker Walter F. Hendricks

Rabbi to Speak at Council Meeting in Bridgeport

Rabi Jacob Meyerovits will address the Bridgeport Section Council of Jewish Women this evening at 8:14 in the Stratfield hotel opera room. Mrs. Walter Teewith will preside as the Council Glee Club directed by Mrs. Joseph G. Shapiro makes its first appearance. The program includes the National Council song set to the tune of America and I'm Alongin' For You Hathaway. Five minute papers by committee chairmen will outline fall and winter plans.

Rabi Jacob Meyerovits Bridgeport Jewish Women Stratfield Hotel Walter Teewith Council Glee Club Joseph G. Shapiro National Council America Hathaway M. Shalen B. ‘ Saltman Samuel Mellitz Philip Covitt M. Cart Beck Paul Goldberg Samuel Sehace Joseph “Shapiro H. A New

Charges Fraud to Support Appeal In Oil Lease Case

San Francisco October 5. A government appeal argues that the leases cancelation by federal court should be sustained amid claims of bribery and collusion involving Doheny interests. A $100 000 currency tender to Albert Fall is cited as evidence of a conspiracy to defraud the government regarding oil leases in Kern County.

San Francisco Die His Naval Reserve Kern County Lb. Doheny Federal Court of Southern Calllnfforna Tech Doheny Albert Fall Farmer Owen J. Roberts Cnre

Cruising Flyers Land Payton Ghia Cot CAD Lie Tenants

Fragmentary report notes a group of flyers crossing the country in a project for the Interior Department. They departed Drytoy on July 24 and logged about 200 flying hours, taking 2600 pictures during the cross country motion. Names mentioned include MacReady Stevens and W Stevens.

Payton Ghia John A. MacReady W. Stevens McCook Iinea Tex Park Department of the Interior Department Drytoy

Judge Visits Noel In Newark Hospital Inquiry

Judge Edwin C. Caffrey returned to the county jail after spending more than an hour at the Newark hospital seeking fresh evidence in the case against Morrison W Noel. The decision will determine whether Noel goes to trial for the murder of taxi driver Raymond Cleree and six year old Mary Tay in Montclair.

Newark NS. d Edwin C. Caffrey Worrison W. Noel Raymond Cleree Montclair Mary Tay Montolar Tie Jal Nee

Florence in turmoil after clash wounds Italian deputy

Florence sees unrest after a riot wounded former Socialist Deputy Gaetano Platt who joined the Communists. Secretary Farinacci will report to Premier Mussolini as Florence returns to normal. Labor accord signed in Rome unites industry and labor unions to negotiate wages and conditions.

Olo Gaetano Platt Farinacel Pa 8 Florence Mussolini Rome Italy General Confederation of Industry Confederation of Yasefat Cap Ftal Labor Farinacet Baselst Party Nocea Mugiolini

Birth Record For James Henri Declared in Saint Cyr L'Ecole

The translated birth certificate shows Lou Cabriell Le Bailly De T aged 31 presenting a male infant named James Henri born yesterday at 11:30 a.m. to Madame Henriette Hennessey and her husband with witnesses Jacase Peul Chevaller-Rufigny and another instructor, noting noble titles persist in attestations. The document notes non parentage of the child by the witnesses and references local civil officers in Saint Cyr.

Saint Cyr L'Ecole Auguste Eugene Tournerie Sammane Saint Cyr Wes Seine Lou Cabriell le Bailly Heutens Madame Flenriette Lucie Frederique Hennessey James Henri Jacase Antone Peul Chevaller-Rufigny

Coast Guard Ships Respond To Sea Emergency Near Atlantic City

Coast Guard Cutter CG 101 reportedly sprang a leak and began sinking ten miles off the coast near Atlantic City. Patrol Boat Seneca and Cutter CG-104 were dispatched with additional cutters as crews attempted rescue while CG-191 relayed word to Seneca by wireless.

Tescuere Wiliam Rorkefuller Steavang Coast Guard Senea Absecon Light Welt Nt Athantic City Atlantic City New Cap Tou Atlantic Chertly Slater Rmation Intey Revenue Seneca

Norwich Elects Republicans in Town Election

In Norwich, the Oct. 3 town election produced a total vote of 3,078, about 19 percent of electors, with Republican Arnd Manning defeating Democrat J Curran for assessor. Manning won by a narrow margin, while one member of the board faced a tough race.

Norwich Vine Sfullieaza Lelate J. Curran TJ Manning

Torrington Elects Republican Mayor in Referendum Victory

Charlee Newcomb, Republican, was re elected mayor of Torrington defeating Democrat George Fy. Parnham by a 208 vote majority. The Republican ticket swept the city and maintained control for the first time in 16 years.

Torrington Get Charlee Newcomb Todity George Fy. Parnham

Woman’s Home Improvement Course Promotes Household Growth

Mrs Shockley advocates free course for Bridgeport women focusing on home environment child development and etiquette. Topics include cost cutting, modern manners, meal planning, and efficient home management with four subjects taught at no charge. Open to all with admission free.

Shockley Woratt Bhocktey Bridgeport Tae Pot

Two Murders Amid Gang War Rampage in City

Police say two men were killed and several wounded in a series of shootings tied to a gang feud spreading across the lower west side. Investigators describe a chaotic afternoon with multiple suspects, a fleeing vehicle, and ongoing efforts to stabilize the court calendar as authorities pursue leads and prepare for further hearings.

Lower Banton Vincent Michael Banton Sale Fang Ninof Supreme Court Polce Tradenle Madonie Albert Charles Rosenbaum Aring Grose Elieve Lewis Wie

Proposal to double the mayor salary debated

A resolution from the Bricklayers and Plasterers union urged raising the mayor's pay and replacing the sewer inspector John Northey with a skilled bricklayer amid concerns over his lack of trade experience. Mayor Berens asked for a committee to study modernizing city accounting and auditors' procedures.

Masters of Pines Bricklayers’ and Plasterers’ Union Alderman Hogan John Northey A. J. Northey John ‘Nearr Tider Neary Northey Hogan St. He Sala

Industrial Bureau talks on future work at Retail board meeting

A. Willard, secretary of the industrial bureau, addressed Retail board members at yesterday's noon meeting. The session outlined department work and future expectations. Wisdiom R. Thomson and Andrew L. Cooper will serve as retail members on the reception committee for Virginia State Chamber of Commerce visitors arriving Sunday. The board plans to host the visitors at Brook lawn Country club Sunday night with D. M. Jones, William R. Thomson and Thomas B. Taylor present.

A. Willard Industrial Bureau Wisdiom R. Thomson Andrew L. Cooper Virginia State Chamber of Comme The Sangue Brooklawn Country Club D. M. Jones William RR. Thomson Thomas B. Taylor

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