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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1924

Page

2

Bridgeport Engineering Institute Enrolls 80 Students

The Bridgeport Engineering Institute opens its first class next Monday at Bridgeport High School with over 80 enrolled. Classes run 7:30 to 10 p.m. three nights weekly. tuition is 75 annually with books at cost. Dean A B Keating heads a 16 member faculty drawn from local firms including American Tube and Stamping, Bridgeport Brass, and Bridgeport Hardware.

Bridgeport Engineering Institute Bridge Port Bridgeport Fligh Ark Worwalk Shelton Bridgeport Trades School Beig Pletcherd Thompson Company John Christie Metal-L Bridgeport Brass Company A. EB. Keating American Tube and Stamping Company J. A. Hoffman American Tubs and Stamping Company Paul Green Mark Hawk Bridgeport Hardware Company A. E. Keating

Baker's Purs Flavoring Extracts Advertisement

A compact advertisement extols Baker's Purs Flavoring Extracts, inviting readers to discover why many good cooks rely on them. It positions the product as a trusted kitchen aid and signals strong appeal to culinary quality.

Tammany Chief Visits New York Mayor

In New York on October 9, Tammany Hall leader George W. Olvany visited City Hall to urge Mayor Hylan to speak in the state rational campaign, a historic departure that surprised City Hall staff and attaches.

Tammany Chief N. Y New York Tammany Hall City Hall George W. Olvany Tammany Hytan

Flyers Leader in World Flight to Be Captain

Dayton Ohio October 3 A promotion to the rank of Captain was announced for Lieutenant Lowell I Smith commander of the World Flyers following passage of an examination at McCook Field Smith said he would have received the promotion regardless of the world flight because of seniority in the air service The World Flyers depart tonight for the air route via Chicago where Lieutenant H W Ogden will join them A ring loaned by Willam Mumm Jr of Columbus to Lieutenant Harding and believed lost at Columbus was returned to him today after being borrowed to show friends

Dayton Ohio Lowell I. Smith Sworld Flyers McCook Field Liieutenant Smith Gattla Chicago H. W.W. Ogden Harding Seattle Columbus Willam Mumm, Jr

Organization Wins and Voter Controversies Reported

The piece details party clashes and voting irregularities in multiple districts, noting ballots stuck together for Cannon, Koletar's defeat by Healey, and various district outcomes. It lists vote tallies, unopposed races, withdrawals, and which incumbents or candidates face re nomination or retirement.

Ccase Cannon Koletar Joseph Koletar William J. Healey Organization Helf Healey Dstrict Frank X. McCarten Seward B. Price Chamber of Commerce Louis A. Koornsfelut Royal D. Price Price Kornblut Srs. Price Connor-O’brien-Reilly Harle Rohde O'Brien Republican Tax- Payers Ard Kilpatrick Wilberth Sanford Ieventh Thomas Keating Willam Meyer Willam Baird Louis A Korner Walter M. Kilpatrick Charles (. Bluelham Geeralg A. Fitzgersid Willan H. Brady Thomas G. Buckley Fredericleidé Andrew Rusnek Howard F. Wirst Wilbert Sanford Wiliam Baird William Reilly

Fragmented verse note on marriage and a spaniel

Fragmented text recalls a poet quoting a line about loneliness and a domestic scene with a spouse and a spaniel. The snippet hints at marital strain and miscommunication but provides no clear events or names.

Coolidge Leads Connecticut In Fourth Week Straw Poll

The Literary Digest fourth weekly national straw poll shows President Calvin Coolidge with 1240 of 1685 votes in Connecticut, far ahead of Davis with 178 and La Follette with 162. Nationwide totals reach 1,461,691 votes, with Coolidge at 808,840, La Follette 361,178, and Davis 276,074.

Connecticut Calvin Coolidge Literary Digest Regume Coolidge Tobn W. Davis Robert M. la Pollette Davis la Follette Varis Foster Nations Wallace Johns President la Voilette Wisconsin

Gilpatric Hearing Delayed Amid Indictment Plea and Evidence Claim

In court Gilpatric pleads to the indictment with counts read by Mr King while Mr Cohen seeks two weeks to prepare. Raymond Gilpatrne testifies that papers were turned to the Federal receiver and notes that bonds once thought disposed may still be in bank possession.

Mr. Cohen Gilpatric Mr. King King Raymond Gilpurne Than

Mexican Pete’s Wharf Expansion and Rail Link Planned

The article notes a new wharf by Mexican Pete and a southbound railroad right of way along Waterview avenue from Crescent avenue. If used, a spur from the American and British plant would extend down Waterview toward Stratford avenue to serve tank cars. E. Doheny controls the company and its tanker fleet, tugs, and rail stock as it expands operations in New Haven.

Waterview Avenue Crescent Avenue Statford Avenue Mexican Petroleum Company Doheny New Daven

Local Fraternal and Civic Meetings Listed Tonight

A patchwork notice lists various lodges and societies meeting tonight across cities. Groups include Pyramid Patrol, Masonic Temples, Pride of Bridgepool council, Daughter of America, Ashlar lodge, and Women’s Christian Temperance Union with locations on Main Street Gilbert Street and 1087 Broad Street. Community organizations like Machinists and Golden Gate lodge also appear, along with encampment and sick benefit associations.

Pyramid Patrol Pride of Bridgepool Council Daughterg of America Cannon Tegen Gowdall Lodge Main Street Ashlar Lodge AO DL Maesonic Arcanum Lodge O. Th Broad Street Women's Christian Temperance Upion Gilbert Street Machinists Harmony Rebekah Jodge Golden Gate Lodge

Daugherty Framed Claims Stirring Senate Affidavits

The affidavit recounts Senator Wheeler pressuring Fink to summon Miss Stinson to Washington and promising rewards if Daugherty is ousted. Wheeler allegedly arranged meetings with Vanderlip and others to profit from a market manipulation pool. Fink later swore a false statement before a notary, while Steck accuses Republicans of a broad conspiracy to smear Daugherty and calls for fair trials.

Fink Buffalo Stern Boyd Fisher Vanderlip Fisher Iva Washington Henry J. Rebb E Steck Repub Can State Central Committee Brookhart Republican Party Coolidge-Dawes Tiolk B. Means Daugherty George Remus Steck Lows United’ States Senate Harry M. da Brookbart Dles Miss Stinson

Mrs Tell Takes Stand in Slaying Trial Reluctant Witness

In Middlesex Superior Court Middlesown, Mrs Tell confessed to District Attorney Albert Cohn in April that she killed her employer Charles Blair of Willingworth. She testified reluctantly recounting quarrels with Blair and the fatal confrontation involving an axe and a revolver, then hiding the body in a cellar pit before dragging it outside. Her daughter Lillian testified prior to the defense. Court adjourned until Tuesday morning.

Middletown Tohanna Tell Albert Cohn Bronx Charles FP Blair Farmer Willingworth Middlesex Superior Court New York Tor Test Fies

Concert Leader to Produce Unique Medley

Boston concert season opens with Serge Koussevitsky guiding the Boston Symphony Orchestra in modernist works. A centerpiece is Pacific 241 by Arthur Honegger, a symphonic interpretation of a locomotive with percussion and winds, tam tam, drums, horns and trumpets.

Boston Boston Symphony Orchestra Sergei Nquasevitzky Pacific Arthur Vonegger

Seized Ram Boat Skippers Bound Over for Trial

New London Oct 9 Victor E. Silveria and Wick Leastus were held by U 5 Commissioner Earl Mathewson for the next term of the U S court after a patrol boat seized a motorboat off Block Island carrying 30000 dollars in liquor. Bonds set at 1500. Shippers names shown as Constantine Aragianis of Brooklyn were dated a year old, suggesting charges of attempted smuggling.

New London Victor E. Silveria Wick Leastus Block Island U- 5 Earl Mathewson United States Court Constantine Aragiannis Brooklyn

Jacob Gordon Gardner Mystery Death in Phoenixville

Jacob Gordon or Gardner, reportedly a Bridgemort resident, died yesterday in Phoenixville Pennsylvania. A city survey of Gordon families failed to identify the deceased who is described as dark complexioned with curly hair and about 24 to 28 years old.

Jacob Gordon Gardner Bridgemort Phoenixville Pennsylvania Gordon

Barred Six Years as Auto Operator License Returned

Louis Helentrucx of 172 Sheridan Street had his suspended license restored after a six year gap since his 1918 arrest for driving under the influence. Deputy Commissioner Melville Snow granted the return amid testimony of family desire for recreation and a note on past risks.

Louis Helentrucx Sheridan Street Melville B. Snow County Court House Helentruck Joseph Louis River Street Danbury Raymond Pease Read Atet Snow Bis Pease Niy USA John Lesko Hancock Avenue John Yaukavi2s Fairfield Harry Maulnerson Dover Street

Democratic Executive Board Meets Tonight in City

A joint meeting of women and men on the City Democratic Executive board will elect a secretary to succeed Michael Small and a treasurer to succeed William J. Moran. A finance committee may be formed for the campaign. Delegates to the 28rd Democratic Senatorial convention meet tonight in the Twelfth District Democratic club rooms to pick a candidate to oppose Howard and Challenger.

Democratic Executive Board Michael Small William J. Moran Democratic Club Senate Howard & Challenger

Eclectics' Counsel Seeks Re hearings on Doctors Plea

Connecticut Eclectic Medical Licensing Board faced appeals from five suspended physicians Isidore Vockelman Harry Chalmgan Arnold Brain Gerald Richardson and Bernard Kathait. State Referee Marcus Holcomb plans further findings to be reviewed by Judge J. Waldo Marvin in Superior Court as Attorney John B Dillon argues to recommit cases to referees.

Marcus H. Holcomb Waldo Marvin Superior Court John B. Dillon Connecticut Eclectic Medical Lamlning Board Nced Isidore Vockelman Harry Chalmgan Arnold H. Brain Gerald A. Richardson Bernard Katha Dillon Supreme Court of Errors

National Radio Conference backs eliminating Glass Stations

Washington reports a recommendation to eliminate 760 watt class C stations and 1000 watt class B ones to relieve congestion. The subcommittee urged rearranging wavelengths and possibly allowing experimental high power stations with revocable licenses to test improvements.

Washington Dion Aiiong Rgina Severpyont Gansorship

Lawyer Geduldig Quizzed On Witness Stand In Wife Suit

In Court of Common Pleas Judge Walsh hears Helen Geduldig suing William Regnery and Gould Waste Products for damages to her car from a April 3 collision on Fairfield Avenue near Howard Avenue. Geduldig, opposing counsel by day, testified for his wife amid cross examination. Evidence will be heard next Tuesday for Regnery who faces two additional damage suits by passengers injured in the same accident.

Attornay A. S. Geduldig John J. Walsh Court of Common Pleas Helen Geduldig William J. Regnery Gould Waste Products Company Fairfield Avenue Howard Avenae Geduldig Tudse Walsh Regnery

Grade Crossing Removal Plan Promised by Railroad Company

Mayor Behrens says Berkshire division grade crossing elimination is the railroad’s responsibility not the city. Engineer McIlroy outlines improvements with cost likely not borne by the city, while City Engineer McFilroy notes potential city contribution later if planned.

Wiliam Behrens Berkshire New Haven Railroad James A. McIlroy Mefiltoy McFilroy

British Election and Labor Budget Debate in Coalition Era

A 1904 discussion outlines opposition to loan guarantees of thirty to forty million andCriticizes ministers for spending four hundred million of taxpayers money on military actions. It notes Labor's failed effort to address unemployment and the ensuing Conservative Liberal attacks on Labor candidates, while Labor defends its minority government. The outcome hinges on public satisfaction with the past eight months of the Liberal government.

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