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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1925

Page

7

Court May Drop Contempt Charge Against Mitchell

Washington Oct 9 The official decision is not yet made but it appears likely no punitive measures will be taken against Colonel William Mitchell for refusing to testify before the naval court investigating the Shenandoah disaster. The only concrete step recorded is the formal certification of the fact to the War Department by the Navy Department.

Washington William Itchell Naval Court Shenandoah War Department Navy Department Navy Rmy Naval Mitnell

Prescription for Germ-Killing Cure Claims Ids Grippe Dengue

A historical notice promotes a medicine described as a cure for various ailments including grippe and malaria, asserting it kills germs and provides health benefits. The text frames the remedy as a universal treatment.

Photographer joins Denver Community Chest as publicity director

William W. Roberts, formerly of Whitehead and Roberts, leaves his partner firm to become director of publicity for the Denver Community Chest. A Bridgeport veteran in journalism and publicity, Roberts has long served as a publicity agent for Pleasure Beach park and led Bridgeport’s Chest drive publicity efforts. He will relocate to Denver for an indefinite period and oversee chest activities including a moving picture exhibit in local theatres.

Wiliam W. Roberts The Post Whitehead and Roberts Denver, Col Community Chest Denver Roberts Bridgeport Pleasure Beach Park Bridgeport Community Chest

John McCormack denies retirement plans from stage

Irish tenor John McCormack arrived in New York with Mrs McCormack and daughter Gwendolyn denying European cable reports he planned to retire to live in an Ireland castle. He said he would not retire until age fifty and would sing as long as a business plan supported it, proposing a tax on radio buyers to fund artist compensation.

New York John McCormack McCormack Gwendolyn Marretana Europe Ireland

Advertising and Publicity Expert Roberts Joins Whitehead Firm

The article notes Mr. Roberts has joined the firm of Whitehead and Roberts to work in advertising and publicity, highlighting his longstanding reputation in the section. He will apply his versatile talents to new photography oriented duties and public relations responsibilities.

Roberts Charles G. Whitehead Whitehead and Roberts

Civil War Veteran Again Honored By Hartford Club

Hartford October 9 AP It was unanimously voted by the Army and Navy club of Connecticut at its annual meeting to continue its existence despite a suggestion by late secretary Major George Q Whitney to end it. Rev John W Davis born 1844 Wilton enlisted 1861 served through Civil War wounded thrice captured in 1863 and later active in G A R posts born Wilton January 1 1844 and served as chaplain of Elias Howe post in 1924.

Hartford Army and Navy Club of Connecticut Ueuble George Q. Whitney A. F. Hall Meriden Meigs H. Whaples Ira Wildman Danbury H.W. Burrill A. P. Stark Bristol A. P Sloan John W. Davis Bridgeport J. H. Thacher Andrew Gordon Hazardville W. T. Shaffer Dr. Davis Davis Wilton 19Th Connecticut Infantry Elias Howe

Pheasants Suffer As Open Season Is Resumed Here

Ridgefield reports a heavy opening day pheasant kill as the season resumes. Local residents note hunting activity across the area while various towns mark Columbus Day with state holiday closures.

Ridgefield Get Arthur Dubois New York City C. P. Dizon John J. Mahoney New York Harbor Maine Soral Arthur Whittock Mr. Whittock Fimira N.Y Cooper v. Lightbown West Palm Beach Florida Katherine Barnes

Coast Guardsman Wins $48 000 Suit

Edwin D Vennach of the United States Coast Guard Service won an $18,000 damages verdict in Superior court after a jury found Harold H Lihne negligent in a motorcycle collision. Lihne, a Water Fill summer resident and student at Et Paula School, faced civil action for injuries claimed by Vennard in the September 1924 crash.

Whsterly Edwin D Vennach United States Coast Guard Service Harold H Tvhne C. Rui Lihna Vennard Lihne Wrowght Et Paula School Coancord Nte Fie Winter Resiuetta New York

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