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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1924

Page

2

Senators Resume Political Finances Probe On Tuesday

Washington dispatch says the Senate committee will re open inquiries into campaign finances on Tuesday detec ting a suspected slush fund amid charges of excessive Republican fund raising. Subpoenas target Joseph R Grundy Edward J Stotesbury Nathan Z Folwell and others to probe donors and distribution plans for the campaign.

Associated Gasteane Boral Washington Republican National Borah Clem J. Shaver James W. Gerard Democratic National Committee Hoth Samuel Gompers Frank Morrison Moerttan Federation of Labor Funda Rich Tecin M. Nelson Robert M Joseph R. Grundy Bristol Payarn Ways and K Means Republican “National Committee Edward J. Brotesbury Philadelphia Nathan Z. Folwell Manuacturers’ Club Grandy Pennsylvania Lafollette Stotesbury Colidgy Dawes Vuafollette Kansas City New York Poengei

Three Arrests Follow Klan Riots at Worcester Fairgrounds

After disturbances at the Worcester fairgrounds several residents were injured by stones and missiles. Ethel Gardner and Charles Stekles suffered cuts, while Mr. and Mrs. Bernard received head and hand injuries. Roy Sallen and Richard Whitten were arrested for carrying revolvers, following a threat report to Edward Kendall. Michael Burke, 15, faced charges for throwing stones near the fairgrounds.

Ethel Gardner Providence Charles Stekles Worcester Barlow Bernard Shrewbury Roy Sallen Dumpster Academy South Bayfield Mass Richard Whitten Edward Kendall Suilen Michael Burke Fair Grounds

Pocket Picked Reported By Man To Police

Hiay G. Berman of 40 Vangikara reported to detectives that a pocket was picked from his purse containing cash and an automobile operator’s token last night. The incident occurred near his street and is being investigated by police.

Hiay G. Berman Vangikara Nehe Detective ‘Bureau RMIT

Religion urged in Bridgeport public schools plan

A Bridgeport meeting discussed integrating religious education with public schooling. Clergy argued religion strengthens education, urging church responsibility alongside state schools while maintaining church-state separation and proposing funding for trained teachers and a part time superintendent.

J. F. Rutledge Brale Park Street Congregational Church Board of Education Rangion America Bridgeport Jas Henry & Wakehead Trinity Episcopal Church Eld Bridgeport Council of Churches

Walling to Speak in Stamford Tonight

Democratic candidate William Tang from the Fourth District will address the Democratic Women’s Club of Stamford tomorrow on child labor. Elizabeth Cohtin will preside.

Walling Stamford Stasmfort Wiliam Tang Ttt Demonatic Women's Club Democratic

Unidentified trolley victim dies after collision

Milford and Bridgeport area crashes injure several as a trolley No. 1940 struck a pedestrian on a Westport bound run near Norwalk. The victim died at hospital. Motorman and conductor not charged. Other accidents in Milford and Bridgeport injure five, with drivers cited for reckless driving and minor injuries reported.

New Maven Norwalk Westport Paul ‘Oun Walsh Bridgeport Andrew Padula Westport Avenue Padula Joseph Wood Pirument

Prominent Educator Thompson Dies in Philadelphia

Robert Wills Thompson, pre emeritus of Central High, Philadelphia, dies at 80 after a long illness. Widely known in education circles, his passing ends a storied career and long association with the city’s schools.

Philadelphia Philadelpitta Robert Wills Thompson Central High Aha Hildly

Bridgeport Klansman Named County Kleagle In Connecticut

A historical clipping lists F H Johnson of Bridgeport as county kleagle for Fairfield County. It details Klansmen in Meriden Waterbury Norwalk and other towns, naming addresses and roles, with references to national offices and imperial officers in Washington Atlanta and beyond.

F. H. Johnson Bridgeport County Kleagle Eligraph Ew Haven Arthur J. Mann East Peart Stret Mornee J. Alving George Stradl New Ehaven Kieagle Norwalk Albert J. Long Main Street Lsted Kiigrapp George Mervin Street Iir Johnson Capitol Avenue Eleagle Fairfied County Johnson Noble Waterbury TW. A. Krause Torrington Charles Magraw Malden Lane New Milford William J. Marsh South Main Street New London Klan No G-2 J. W. Perry Pierce Street W. F. Parmeley Huntington Street Cadwell Long Hill Hleagle Benjamin HH Klater Cedar Street South Manjchester Thal Sity Walter — Seaman Hubbell Place Duvon George Trieschman Canaan Kleagle Gunder Massachusette Imey Ye

Hisses Interrupt Attack On Merritt At Rally

Disrupted by hostile hisses and applause, Walling assailed Justice critics and Congressman Merritt, accusing the courts of autocracy and the Republican office holders of being controlled by special interests. He pledged to curb judicial power and urged AFL support for his congressional bid.

William E. Walling Hisses Schuyler Merritt Supreme Court United States Watling Willing Merrith J N Tnl Dawes Merritt Walling Thac Ba Con An Merritt Matthan Woll American Federation of Labor Congress American Federation of

Political Blimp Bursts Above Polo Grounds

An advertising blimp promoting John W. Davis and Governor Smith burst over the Polo Grounds in New York on Oct 19. Hydrogen gas ignited, burning part of the grandstand roofs as the craft crashed during retrieval. No spectators were harmed. a summons was issued to the manager of the advertising company.

New York John W. Davis Governor Smith Polo Grounds Manhattan

Labor Aids Walling in Congress Bid

The piece reports labor’s lack of criticism toward the two congressional candidates while endorsing Walling. It argues Walling, if elected, would address legislative issues from a human rights perspective rather than special interests.

Labor Woll Walling

Premier Herriot Previews Coming Parliament Curtain-Raiser

Boulogne France October 19 Premier Herriot delivered a speech as a curtain-raiser for the new session outlining government actions abroad and at home He claimed no blame attached to his ministry and noted progress at Geneva in easing hostility toward France and in Franco German economic talks He warned Germany remains tentative between two paths while Nationalists prepare youth militaries and retain links to the Reichswehr amid mobilization style events

Boulogne France Herriot Geneva Germany Reichsweh

SRETH KNOCKED OUT BY WIFE IN TRAINING FIGHT

William Noonan of 136 Sanford Avenue knocked out six front teeth of his wife Ella according to her statement and she had him arrested for assault. Noonan was jailed at police headquarters in bonds of 50 dollars. In Whitby England a church features a Squire's Pew with a fireplace and side entrance for late comers offering a warm area during services.

Milford Joby J English Katt Street New Haven Ells Téengebeth Jenglish Callahan Rockaway Milford Hospital Albert van Ness Devon Clarence Douglass New Haven Turnpike Marion A. Mullins Bridgeport Arthur Breinert Brewster Street Joseph TH. Tincas Fairfield Avenue Nash Street Lillian Stein Grove Oatreet William E. Bradley Hanover Avene Lenox Avenue James Alexander Nichols Street Polkce Irs Henry B. Moran Madison Avenue Henry ¥. Keller Beechwood Avenue Marth Madison ‘Enues Imergesty Hospital Moran Tee Mark A. Gildea Nolice Percy Jefferson Street Harrell Ave Nue James Street Eudh Curragher Carragher Curl TS Bolan Seed Oak Mreet South Manchester Timothy Shea Bolan al- Yaed William &. Tacey Avenue Washington Avenue Grand Street Baan Tia Wiliam Noonan Sanford Avenue Ella Noonan 1 Polloe Whitby England

Advertising Expert Dies in New York

Oct. 19. Dr. Bert hold Nola' Bajar, president of the Baer Advertising Agency, a noted writer of undertakers, died at his home in New York. Detectives are developing a system of eye signals used by criminals, including signals hidden in gestures and movements such as a cigar, watch chain, or a swish of the finger, as part of the hidden code.

York Berthold Nola’ Bajar Baer Advertising Agency TE Flas Antive

Rally Program Planned to Keep Democrats Busy

Democratic presidential candidate campaign opened yesterday in Bridgeport with a rally at the Empire theatre. Four rallies this week feature William English Walling and Harry S. Brooks as principal speakers, with other candidates and district clubs hosting gatherings at multiple venues. Walling will also conduct open air meetings at manufacturing plants during noon and evening hours.

Bridgeport Empire Theatre Wiliam English Walling Greenwich Congress Harry S. Brooks Linwood Avenue Brooks Germania Hall Stratford Union Avenues

Local Fraternal and Social Meetings List in Bridgeport Area

A compiled notice lists numerous meetings and lodges in Bridgeport and Stratford venues including I O R M Red Men Hall, L O O My 651 State Street, Ir O L A ML 15 Fairfield Avenue, Sons of St. George 396 Stratford Avenue, Borraneo Glee Club St Charles Hall East Main Street, Samuel H Harris lodge Broad Street, Masonic Temple Pierre related groups, Pequonnouck Rose Croix at Masonic Temple, W O W Union Stratford, Dorset Workers 847 Main Street, Electrical Workers 410 Fairfield Avenue, 0 B 62 Cane.

Okenuck Tribe Red Men's Hall Stratford Bridgeport Lodge State Street Bridgeport Council Ir. O.L. A Fairfield Avenue Loyalty Lodge Pioneer Lodge Sons of St. George Stratford Avenue Borraneo Glee St. Charles East Main Street Samuel H. Harris Stgma Tata Phi Society St. Paul's Biscopal Church Court Norden F. of A Broad Street Morris Court Order of the Amaranth Pequonnouck Chapter Rose Croix Masonic Temple Union Dorset Main Electrical Waoml Lodge

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