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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1925

Page

2

Parade Precedes Democratic Rally in Fourth District

A parade opens the Democratic campaign Thursday night in the Fourth district ending in Maplewood Junior High. The first rally in the Fifth district will feature Attorney Thomas Cullinan, a mayoral candidate, with speakers W W Bent and John A Lonel. William H Crawford, candidate for alderman, to serve as chairman.

Willy Maplewood Juno Thomas Sl. Cullinan Imayor W. W. Bent Cullinan

Car of Diamonds Looted on Broadway and More Robberies

A violent spree hits Broadway with a shooting near alana ages. six men raid a diamond salesman’s car on Broadway and Sth Street stealing gems worth 300 dollars. A Lexington avenue store safe is blown, with 50000 dollars in bonds and jewelry stolen. West 150th Street United Cigar store is robbed of 135 dollars. District attorney pursues 11 suspects linked to a cowboy gang. court records reveal delays and indictments pending for Hernan Rothenberg and others.

Broadway Sth Street Larter Sona Maiden Lane Lexington Avenue Jacob Sakow Liberty Bonds United Cigar West 150Th Sircet District Attorney's Grand Jury Fang Jacob Lane Hernan Rothenberg Rothenberg

Ard and Koehler Are Hazed Again At Hogan Session

Aldermen Hogan and Sehl led a crowded session marked by multiple resolutions referred to the Ordinance committee. Talks focused on improving notification and duty of officials for damages claims, tax lien adjustments, and mortgage-claim reforms as well as licensing for temporary merchants.

Aldermayg Public Works Hogan Ufe Clifford B. Wilson F. William Behrens Jasper McLevy Council Wilson Behrena McLevy Board of Education Carroll KR. Tiecd Beardsley School Ernest G. Southey Public Utilities Commission Carson Street Slyvan Reservoir Avenues Perth Street Madison Avenue Bradley Street Sanny Wilson Street Hanford Waldemere Hagel Avenues Park Place Hirst Adams Lac Maiurheld Avenue Ore Finance Committee Accept Claims Committee Arand Catheriine Murphy Mary Mashall Jen Hebe William Fitch Rose Monash Mary J. Lynch John Shanley Josephine J. J. Caraher Elizabeth McMar Hutchinson George C. Tawman Madigan Board of Appraisal Hanford Avenue Harborview Avenue Florence Dales Thomas P. Cannon Bt. Stephen's Sociery Willow Street Courtland Street Jungle Construction Company Une Bishop Avenue Namian Brea Greavy

Submarine S-51 Sinking Amid Suppressed News Testimony

An eyewitness recounts a submarine S-51 sinking near the City of Rome and describes lighted decks and lifebuoys tossed overboard. Radio operator Whitcomb Curtie testified Kelley urged canceling messages, while others on board reported crew members signaling for help and hospital treatment. Captain Walter Scott described rescue efforts as life-saving and exhaustive until all compartments flooded.

Whitcomb P. Curtie Kelley Rome Cartila Diehl City of Rome Ufe Frank B. Easley Dalton Marvard Easley Walter M Scott Merritt.Chanman Scott Corperation Lrescat Hea Reseas

Crews Accused After Comanche Disaster Fire Inquiry Set

Survivors accuse crew members of pushing and stamping during the Comanche disaster. Clyde Line President H. H. Raymond defends Captain Curry and denies drunkenness. Official investigation to begin tomorrow with 40 crew and several passengers expected to testify. the burning hulk lies beached on the St Johns river. Thirteen crushed remains show mixed injuries while others improve.

H. H. Raymond Clyde Steamship Line Curry Raymond Jacksud Iule Fla Willam J. Zawler Winthrop Mass Clyde H. G. White Clyde Line Steamshlo Company New York St. John’s River Panama Park

Daily Record of Ambulance Calls

A sequence of ambulance runs records patients from Marvin Waldin to William Bohn, Peter Luby, and R F Doyle, with locations around State and Main streets, Port Jefferson dock, and Broad Street. Destinations include St Vincent's hospital for acute appendicitis heart trouble and injuries from a vehicular strike, with one driver fleeing.

Marvin Waldin Dover Street Corner State Main Streets St. Vincent’s William Bohn Water Street Port Jefferson Boat Dock St. Vincent’s Hospital Peter Luby Arizon Hotel Lacfujette State’ Street Broad Street St. Vincent's Hospital Altiougn

Danbury Man Freed in Water Accident Case at Stratford Bridge

Frank P. Garay of Danbury was released from army claim growing out of his car running into the water near the Stratford avenue bridge on payment of $102.85 to the city. Various other minor matters were considered.

Brewster Street Fairfield Avenue Frank P. Garay Danbury Armny Stratford Avenue

One of the Family opens at New Lyric Bridgeport

The New Lyric presents Melville Burke's comedy One of the Family at the Sew Lytic theatre with a strong cast led by Juliette Crosby Louise Closser Hale and Richard Sterling. The premiere draws large crowds as critics note a modern take on domestic life and a climactic attempt to separate from kin.

Melville Burke John Tuerk Sew Lytic Theatre Leary Vonne Hiehard Atering Joyor Smith Julietta Crosby Miss (Riseilla “Adama Louise Classer Edward Donnelly Raymond Vani Sickle Beulah Bondo Leite Frost Martin Burke George Adams Maggie Penelore Adams Lucy Adams Georgia Backus Trene Adams Edith Gordon Frank Owend Raymond Brumley Lerie George Kelly Richard Sterling Juliette Crosby Louise Closser Hale Kelly Everyman Lyric Priscilla Adams Tikhara Sterling Bridgeport Henry

Obituary notices from a Stratford area funeral page

Funeral details for Anna Niedermeier and several others are listed. The report covers multiple services, including high masses, choir pieces, and burials across St Michael's, Lake View, Sacred Heart, Park, and St Thomas Cemeteries, with families named and pallbearers listed.

Funeral Notices and Obituaries from Stratford Ansonia

Several obituaries and funeral notices from Stratford and Ansonia list the funerals for Charles Janigan thirty nine? forty, Anna Louise Eltner sixty one, Adam Metzger, Hannah Hochheiser, Jane R Brooks, Tadeo Manoscalco, and Anna DeLaforge. Details include home addresses, church services, burial sites, pallbearers, and attending organizations such as St Josephs and St Michaels Sick Benefit societies. The items note Masses at St Michaels and Calvary church, plus interments at Park cemetery and Eintracht.

Anna Claire Niedermeier Joseph and Mary McCann Niedermeier Beechmont Avenue Patrick's Church Hev. Charlies Hosey St. Michael’s Cemetery Ernest Wilson Richard Lynch Franklin Buckingham Thaddeus McCartie Frank ‘Ocera Michael Sepliy John Clabby Edith A. Botsford Romeo W. Botsford West 174Th Street New York City Botsford Stratford Minnie B. Botsford New York Lakeview Cemetery Charles Janigan Clover Street Straford Holy Name of Jesus Church M. Chernetske St. Michaels George Mizak Joseph Ondek Stephen Vaharnacky Andrew Kohanec Tsnac Hruby Adam Metzger Westway Avenue St. Michaels Church William Krause Joseph Wieler Theresa Polke Paul Schubert Mr. Polke God Ihee T. Jioseph’s St. Michael's Sick Benoit Holy Vame Society St. Joseph's Church August Arndt August Doerr Valentine Diener Peter Hellmann Stefan Ute Peter Gruckert John Graber Hannah Hochheiser Jacob Hochheiser Huntington Avenue Eintracht Cemetery Jazie R. Brooks Jane R. Brooks Willam J. Brooks Kossuth Street M. J. Gannon St. Charles’ Church St Rose's Cemetery Anna DeLaPorae Anna DeLaforge Annie Smith Harral Avenue 8. F. Sherman St. John's Episcopal Church Pine Grove Cemetery Ansonia

Immigrant Boy Heads Central Savings Bank

Adolph Koppel, who arrived in the United States in 1871 at age 18, has been chosen president of the Central Savings Bank. The institution, with assets of 162,090,000, was amended today as Koppel, who began as a secretary in 1892, rises from bank employee to top leadership.

Soy York Adolph Koppel Bhankome Central Savings Bank Koppel United States

Tax reform arguments push lower rates and debt relief

Secretary Mellon urges tax reductions across brackets arguing lower surtaxes boost investment and employment. He cites historical revenue trends from 1922 to 1925, supports 20 percent maximum surtax, and proposes repealing certain exemptions and a broad set of tax cuts totaling about 275 million in the first year.

Mellon Board of Tax Appeals Melson Internal Revenue Mellen

Cow Wanders Boston Avenue Found By Police

A Jersey heifer wandered along Boston Avenue Sunday afternoon. Found by the Second Precinct Police, the valuable cow was turned over to the Connecticut Humane Society. It has been placed at Hillside Home awaiting the owner’s arrival.

Boston Avenue Connecticut Humane Society Hillside Home

Security pacts shape new European alliances

The Locarno era pacts create arbitration via five member commissions and a final league council appeal, with France, Poland, and Czecho Slovakia promising mutual aid if Germany breaches treaties. The preamble asserts aims to curb war through defined legitimate conditions, disarmament, and a peaceful European climate led by leaders Luther, Stresemann, Vandervelde, Briand, Austen Chamberlain, Mussolini, Skrzynski, and Benes. A separate note reports Mrs. Constantina Lawrenes of Savin Rock jailed 60 days for liquor law violations.

Yory Germany Permanent Court of International Justice League Council France Poland Leagte Council Keir Belgium Italy Great Britain Versailles Rhineland League Durope Locarno Conference Europe League of Nations Hans Luther Gustav Stresemann Emile Vandervelde A. Briand Austen Champberlain

Mayor Behrens Addresses Rally Amid City Critique

The crowd heard Mayor Behrens address a rally as critics charged the city’s past assessment was flawed. Mr. Cald cited a court withdrawal of an appeal, while Mr. Whitney urged continued Republican support to restore party power in the mayoralty and council chambers.

Cald Whitney Republican Party Council Ch Chamber

Local Meetings List In Bridgeport Venues

A compiled notice lists meetings and lodge gatherings across Bridgeport venues including State Armory 1188 Main Street, I O R M Mithra Lodge 1250 Main Street, Pythian Sisters Calanthe Temple 1250 Main Street, I O O F 1087 Broad Street, and numerous other fraternal, women’s, and civic groups such as Purity Shrine 1125 Main Street, G2 Cannon Street, and the American Legion Catherine McGurty post.

Bridgeport Rifle Club State Armory Konackapotanauh Tribe Main Street Mithra Lodge K. of P Main Calanthe Temple Pythian Sisters Pequonnock Lodge Broad Street Carpenters and Joiners Elm Street Immediate Relief Association I. OQ. O Bridgeport Council, Jr U. A.M Cannon Street Purity Shrine White Shrine of Jerusalem First District Republican Club State Street Genaideshire Ladies of the Maccabees Arch Street Bridgeport United Type Theme of America Temple Sisterhood of the Congregation B'Nai Israel Park Avenue Temple Americus Tent Knights of the Maccabees East Main Street Dork Lodge A. M John C. Tuthill Barbers Fairfield Avenue Ivy Grove Woodmen Elrele Abraham Lodge Victoria Lodge St.‘ George Stratford Avenue Order of the DeMolay Masonic Temple Catherine McGurty Post American Legion Denmark Lodge Danish Brotherhood

Hartford Firemen to Receive Longer Vacation

Hartford firemen will enjoy a 14 day vacation with full pay in the future, replacing the previous seven days. The change was approved in principle by the Pim board pending its next meeting after Mayor Stevens urged consideration of extending the vacation period.

Hartford Wremen Wil’ i the Future Pim Board Stevens

Also Mentioned on This Page

Michael Gurney East Side AE Leone Tedgoods Ment Ard Koehler Daily Record R. F Doyle Fortynine Stratfeld Road Joseph Martone Gaitano Martone Housatonic Avenue Holy Rosary Church Jo'clock Father Guerrera Ruth Pearl Wildman Ruth Pearl Wildaman Arthur Wildman Greenwood Avenue Bethel Artar Park Cemetery Mary T. Wenton Mary T. Penton Joan R. Fenton Barnamavenue St. Michael's Cemetery Miss Bien Flannagan Ellen Plannagan Mullins, Scott and Redgate Golden Hill Street William F. Barnwell Amelia Flannagan Mary Susan Flannagan Philadelphia John Reanan John Krennan David Osterne Park Avenue Sacred Heart Church Moore James Kullian Herbert Carris David Os Yorne Walter Osborne Arthur Lundy Albert Walsh John Griffins Joan Ward St Thomas’ Cemetery Talrfield Anna Loulse Vitner Anna Louise Eltner Stxty-One Paul Gitener Ogi! Huntington Avenue Elmer Kira Edward Greene Ida Edelmann August G. Baker Frederick W. Klein German Lutheran Church Tadeo Manoscalco Louis Abriola Washington Avenue Calvary Church Center Street Sew Haven Constantina Lawrenes O'Connell Savin Rock Mayor Behrens Etraaly Pad Alidcei S.u State St Sick Room Supply CO Bridgeport. Com
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