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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1924

Page

4

Coolidge Adviser Urges Senate Probe Of Fund Charge

James M Good former Iowa congressman and Coolidge campaign official pressed for an immediate Senate Campaign Contributions Committee hearing on Senator LaPoliette independent candidate to address charges of a Republican slush fund. He spoke after a White House meeting with President Coolidge outlining Western political conditions.

Washington Senate Campaign Contributions Committee Lalonette James M Good Iowa Coolidge Mr Good White House West Senator Borah LaPoliette

Automobiles Block Fire Crews in Boston Traffic

Boston reports cars clog streets hindering fires. Fire chiefs meet to discuss strategies to reach scenes. A Westwood house burned recently while congestion kept the apparatus away. Officials propose town orders forcing vehicles to stop briefly after alarms.

Boston Massachusetts Fire Chefs Club Chisfa Westwood Registrar of Motor Vehicles Goodwin Chisfs

Easy Job Big Pay Swindle Pranks Two Victims

John Augustina of 728 Dewey Street and Frank Morano of 260 Black Rock Turnpike say a man posing as a union manager promised easy high paying work. He collected $15 to obtain union cards, took them to the Park theatre, claimed the office was closed, and said he would fix it tomorrow before the men reported the scam to police several hours later.

John Augustina Dewey Street Frank Morano Black Rock Turnpike Park Theatre Park

Boy Struck by Woman Driver In Stratford Avenue Incident

John Weber five of 63 Waterview avenue was slightly injured yesterday afternoon when struck by an automobile driven by Mrs Esther P Rice 46 of 26 Cole street on Stratford avenue near Waterview avenues.

John Weber Waterview Avenue Esther P. Rice Cole Street Stratford Avenue Waterview Avenues

New Democratic Club Excludes Women in Third District

The newly formed Democratic body to replace the Third District Democratic Association will bar women from its ranks to maintain harmony. Charter members announced the exclusion and an auxiliary for women may be created. A forthcoming entertainment at the Casino and a meeting with Democrats from the Fourth and Fifth districts are planned for the near future.

New Democratic Club Harmony Third District Democratic Associaion

Summer Recreation Board reports $11000 plus in receipts

The Board of Recreation heard summer activity reports with total receipts around $16,407 and a year end budget showing $11,256 from Seaside Park bathing pavilion and $8,515 from Beardsley Park golf fees. The Beardsley course set a record, with ongoing golf revenue expected to rise by about $400 next month as the season extends to November 16. A winter indoor program and district basketball league plan were outlined for adoption at the next meeting.

Board of Recreation Vesters Gay Robert A Teckie Seaside Park Beardsley Park Recreation Department Leite

Peck and Lines Lease Space for Garage

The Peck and Lines company leased part of its Middle Street building for garage use to Willem Logan. The annual rent is 13200 for year one and 14400 for year two. The old Rea Carpet shop on Middle Street and a 64 by 8 foot frontage on Water Street secure a mortgage loan of 3362050 from Nellia A Upson, via Peerless Realty Co.

Peck and Linen Company Middle SS Willem Logan Rea Middle Street Peerless Realty Co Mra. Nellia A Upson

Governor Smith Leaves Today for New York

Governor Al fred B. Smith of New York, resting at a Boston hotel, will depart for New York tomorrow as his rheumatism attack eases. His physician said he is able to travel, with no fixed departure time yet announced.

Boston Alfred B. Smith New York Smith

Democratic chiefs report sentiment swinging to ticket

In New York districts, John W Davis's Democratic presidential bid gains elation and apparent strength. Clem L Shaver presents a summary to Davis, noting sentiment shifting favorably toward the ticket and broadening beyond early regions. Shaver declines to disclose the full extent of the change.

New York John W Davis Clem L Shaver Tniys Shaver

Arrest of Theft Suspect Prompted by Defending Attorney

George J Robbins, 22, of 807 East 90th Street, New York City, charged with carrying concealed weapons, held on bond of 506 dollars, goes to City court after investigation. James F McCarthy, Polis Theatre manager who caused Robbins' arrest, will defend him. McCarthy found Robbins tampering with a car at the theatre rear. the other man fled and Robbins was taken to police headquarters where a loaded revolver was found on the runaway man.

George J Robbins East 90Th Robbins McCarthy Hera Policy Headquarters

Attorney General rules on selectmen powers in voter eligibility

Hartford reports an official opinion by Attorney General Frank E. Healy addressing discrimination by boards of selectmen against applicants not natives of the town seeking voter registration. Healy states no statute grounds to bar admission at final pre electors meeting for those who reached adulthood after the first session for voters.

Hartford Boards of Selectmen Frank E. Healy Francis A Patlett Board of Selectmen

Danbury Man Held on Embezzlement Charge

John Fray of 81 Williston Street was brought from Danbury after a warrant by Reider Svendberg of 637 Barnum Avenue. Fray allegedly received a diamond ring under repair and money to cover charges, then disappeared. He was found working on a Danbury farm and is held on $200 bond.

John Fray Willistonstreat Danbury Reider Svendberg Barnum Avenue Fray Fay

John W. Davis Sends Sympathy to Smith

John W. Davis, a Democratic presidential candidate, telegraphs Governor Smith in New York from Boston expressing sorrow over his illness and noting the need to cancel engagements while urging Smith to focus on recovery. The message reflects national political correspondence amid illness.

John W. Davis Smith New Acre Davis New York Boston

Major Zanni Flies Toward Tokyo Air Base

Major Zanni, heading to Kasumipon Kasumipon Iipan, departed Kagoshima at 7 23 AM and arrived at 11 33 AM. The flight refuels and proceeds to Tokyo area Kasumipan.

Zanni Tokio Air Base Kasumolo Iipan Associated Press Pedia Zaini Argentine Kagoshima Kasumipanre

AnatoLE France At Point Of Passing

An article notes AnatoLe France's critical condition with no hope of recovery. It mentions a man identified as Tyeneh ouths and an academician in Beechwood park facing alleged improper conduct and detention by the Bureau of Investigation. Edward Cots, age 5, from 326 Warren Street was treated for a dog bite at the Time Agency hospital.

Linnec Tyeneh Madison Avenue Hell Thapgre Ines Hs Palit Beechwood Park Tom Bureau of Investigation Edward Cots Warren Street Time Agency

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