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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1925

Page

2

Dawes Credits Germany With Treaty Success

Dawes credited Germany with progress on Locarno and the four power treaty as Chicago officials and German leaders voiced hope for liberty and security. Dr Wirth stressed the economic basis of peace and American charity’s role, while Dawes cautioned that reparations are secondary to sustaining German economic health.

Locarno Charles 4. Dawes Chicago Joseph Wierk Reichstag Germany France Wirth Dawes

Coolidge Pleads for More Religion in Public Life

President Coolidge argues religion strengthens law enforcement and deters crime. He says public faith, not police power alone, sustains obedience, praising clergy and devotional life as powerful agents shaping a steadfast national conscience. He notes Americans maintain strong religious beliefs amid modern life and expanding education and charity.

Coolidge

Mitchell trial count appointed by headquarters at Governor I Island

The document lists officers assigned to various corps areas and forts, including Major General Robert TL. In wre commanding Fifth Corps at Ceolumpus Ohio, Major General Fred W. Sladen head of West Point, Major General William S. Graves commanding Sixth Corps at Chirag, and other generals at Forts Leavenworth, Samouston, Clark, Riley and related duties.

Governor I Island New York Robert TL Wre Fifth Corps Ceolumpus Ohio Fred W. Sladen United States 'Military Academy West Pont New York William S. Graves Sixth Corps Chirag Benjamin A. Poore Seventh Corps Headqutters Omaha Alpes’ J. Bowlay Fort Praga N. C Boston

Rescuers Save Prom Queen from Oxford Blaze

Oct 30. Neighbors carried bedridden Mrs John Namitt from a blazing Chestnut Street home as fire destroyed the Namitt residence. Damages estimated at 4000 dollars. John Namitt was away at the time. residents and firefighters fought the flames Tuesday night. Children were also moved to safety.

Oxford John Namitt John Namiitt John Namutl

Bridgeport Tax Debate Highlights Corporations and Homeowners

City leader accuses large manufacturers and utilities of using appeals to block tax increases while noting home owners lack power to challenge assessments. He cites Bridgeport Hydraulic and United Illuminating as examples and defends a 1923 reassessment as justified, citing prior rate actions and attorney roles in public utilities cases.

Superior Court Cubingr Bridgeport Hydraulic Co United Titu- Minating Co Ian Behrens Gullivan Pridseport Cullinan Fuarthermore Lin Singer Sewing Machina Company Eames Singer Sewing Machine Company Warner Bros. Company Bryant Electric Company Crane Valve Company Yalize State of Connecticut Bridgeport Ripper’ Board City of Bridgeport Hydraulic Company Nember Lee Tax Assessors Lawrence Gil United Thuminating Company Olf Farist Steel Company Gill United Tlluminating Public Service Corporation Board of Assessors Arthur Marsh Margi Stoddard and Day Bridgeport Hyradulic Company Bridgeport Gas Light Company Public Utilities Commission Bridgeport Tiydraulle Company Marsh Atwater United Ilominating Company Unitedlluminating Company Cornell Pubic Utilities Commission

Taxation overhaul urged by Behrens ally in board plan

The piece argues that the forthcoming reform in city taxation will remove political influence. It credits the Ripper Bill and legislative action, asserting the new Board of Apportionment and Taxation will pursue fair, science based assessments. It claims the board, not politicians, will set the tax burden without favoritism toward any corporation or homeowner.

Board of Apportionment and Taxation

Meetings Tonight Across Local Lodges and Societies

A noisy catalog lists numerous lodge meetings and social groups in Adelphia Magna Charta and St. George chapters along with SKs and Masonic orders at addresses on Broad, Main, Stratford, and Cannon streets. It notes radio broadcasting stations globally and counts amateur operators, signaling a vibrant civic and communication scene.

Surcen Monitor Lodge LO. O. KF Suite Street Adelphina Lodge Broad Treat Magna Charta Lodge Sons of St. George Stratford Avenue Harming Connesi Newfield Knights of the Maccabers Feld Avenue St. John's A. W A. Mi Masonic Lodge Colonel Varry Cutler K. of

Night shift in Wall Street keeps up trading records

In New York, Wall Street's clerks toil through the night after the market closes. About 96 000 workers in the clearing houses and offices prepare for another possible two million share day as two o clock in the morning becomes a regular end to the workday. Restaurants stay packed as lists are checked and records prepared. This week has seen repeated two million share days, far above normal, with 1920s market intensity driving extended hours and vigilance.

New York Stock Exchange Wall Street Millon Clearing House Association King Tut

Episcopalians 10 Meet at National Capital in 1928

The 48th triennial General Convention of the Protestant Episcopal Church will meet in Washington D C starting October 12 with New Orleans note. Budget quotas stay at 3 510 000 annually for three years. Bishop Murray presented to Deputies as Brent proposes a committee to study war duty. A proposal to remove Protestant from the church title was introduced for both houses to approve.

New Orleans Washington, D. CO Protestant Episcopal Church House of Bishops John Gardner Murray New England House of Deputies Charles H. Brent Charles M. Clement Sunbury Penna J. R. Anderson Savannah

Boy Shot by Schoolmate Dies in Hartford Incident

Vernon Frederick Cox, 12, the only child of Mr and Mrs Frederick Cox of 10 Latimer Street, was shot in the face this afternoon by Armin Raittstand, 16, a schoolmate. He died at St. Francis Hospital in Hartford. They were hunting with a group near a sandpit east of Burnside Avenue about a mile from the Cox home.

Jast Hartford Vernon Frederick Frederick Cox Latimer Street Armin Raittstand St. Frannis Hospital Hartford Geys Burnside Avenue

Sentenced for Impersonating Officer in New Ta wan

George Walker twenty five was sentenced to three months in jail on the theft charge with judgments suspended on impersonating an officer. He was arrested after two newsboys reported theft of thirty dollars from Herbert Yale Corbin. Walker claimed to be a policeman after meeting the youths and distributing sixty cents, keeping the rest.

New Twaven George Walker Bat Walker Herbert Yale Corbin Harkness Walker

Reporters Prove Poor Bowlers at Chadwick's Roiler Room Guards Match

The Listening Committee Irre proachables, a bowling team of working newspapermen from the County courthouse, lost to Chadwick's Roiler Room Guards in a Monday afternoon match. Notable figures included Al Zinn, Edward Woitowitz, Edward Lavine, W.D. O'Brien, Hicott DeForest, Charles Walsh, and W. D. O'Brien. Al Zinn led the scoring while others, including O'Brien, caused mischief. Afterward, tea and cakes were served as Detective William Wekins sang a self composed ditty.

Chadwick Connie Lewis Shebang Hlcott DeForest Charles Walsh W. D. O'Brien al Zinn Edward Woitowite Edward Lavine William Marshall Mr. Marshall Paul Hiller Messenger Courts of Common Pleas DeForest United States Notwalk Zinn O'Brien Lavine Rell Jong Walsh Weéitowitz Peter Dietrich William Wekins

Mitchell to be heard on radio Hartford air meet

Hartford Oct 20 AP Colonel William Mitchell former assistant chief of the army Air Service and a focal point in the national aviation program flurry will speak by radio over WIC and the Travelers Insurance station from Washington Friday night about ten o'clock. Major Talbot Freeman in Washington arranged the broadcast as a lead in to Hartford's fourth annual air meet.

Hartford William Mitchell Army Air Service Storm Center WIC T He Travelers' Insuranceé Company Radio Broadcasting Washington Talbot Freeman Air Service Mitch T Ravelere Aft

Coachmen's coats new Paris decree spark winter fashion

Paris report notes double breasted, waist dipped coats flaring below the keel in royal blue velvet and garden fur trim. Countess Morner Pegy Joyce, longshamps sponsor of the week, favors rosewood velvet trimmed with sable despite wartime fabric limits.

Paris Countess Morner Peggy Joyce

Coolidge Aide Margaret Catrmerty Weds Jeremiah Shea

Margaret Catrmerty, employed as a cook at the White House, married Jeremiah Shea, caretaker of Ted Gables, Swampscott, at St Francis de Bal Church Charlestown. Rev Thomas J Mee Cormack officiated. Stearns, intimate friend of President Coolidge, attended.

Boston Margaret Catrmerty St. Francis DeBal Ehurch Charlestown Jeremiah Shea Ted Gables Swampscott Frank TV Stearns Cooldge Thomas 7 Cormack

Enright Ousts Flying Cop From New York Police Dept

New York October 20 AP Police Commissioner Em right announced the retirement of Robert A McAllister known as the Flying Cop ending a stormy 1921 career He was said to have been found guilty on charges before a deputy commissioner though no explanation was given He faced perjury murder and bribery allegations and was repeatedly acquitted or restored to duty Notes mention past whiskey raid a locked cellar door case and a probe into staff conditions by Hylan

New York Robert A. McAllister Emright Linright McAllister Vincent Sighera Joseph Castro Hylan

World Court a League-Borah World Court Debate

Chicago October 20 AP Senator William E Borah chairman of the Senate foreign relations committee attacked the permanent court of international justice as forming a world court tied to the League of Nations He urged a court grounded in international law that declares war a crime and can bring fomenters of war to justice He criticized the court advisory opinions with Elisha Root and John Bassett Moore opposing.

Chicago Permanent Court of International Justice League of Nations Willian E.borah Laws Senate Foreign Relations Committee Elshy Root John Basset Moore

King City Disabled Steamer Towed Into Boston

The British steamer King City en route from Swansea with coal was crippled by four cracked high pressure cylinders sixteen miles east of Boston Lightship. Coast Guard cutter Tampa towed her into Boston Tuesday night after radioed pleas for help. The Tampa had been sent to aid by radio, marking the fourth vessel assisted by the cutter within two weeks.

Boston King City Coast Guard Tampa Swansea

Mauretania to Carry Record Overseas Treasure

The Mauretania sailing to New York next Saturday will bear one of the largest treasure cargoes ever sent overseas in a single trip. It includes gold shipments from recent Bank of Ireland sales. Insurance on the gold totals £5,100,060 and was paid. underwriters’ liabilities are doubled to cover excess risk.

London The Daily Mail New York Bank of Bre 1Land

Ambulance Call Log Lists Local Patients and Destinations

Daily Record of Ambulance Calls reports 1:15 p.m. Edward Reilly, 272 State Street, taken to Emergency hospital then St. Vincent's hospital for grip. 4:19 p.m. Frank Cowan, 408 Maple Street, transfer at private doctor's request, to Bridgeport hospital for acute pendicilla. 8:20 p.m. Micheelina Beve langue, 48 West Washington Avenue, child with cold, referred to city doctor.

Edward Reilly State Street St. Vincent's Hospital Frank Cowan Maple Street Acuke and Pendicilla Bridgeport Hospital Micheelina Bevelangue Washington Avenue Elty

Kelly Denies Upstate Influence in Ripper Law Debate

Former speaker defends the ripper legislation and insists state tax powers, not Bridgeport city actions, drive policy. He argues Republicans strengthened by the law, pledges to explain events leading to its passage and condemns home rule as not a campaign issue.

Inv le Kalil Tripper Kelly Republican Party Bridgeport Mililona Common Council A. L. DeLaney

Treasury Tax Schedule Slashes Rates Across Wide Bracket spread

After Treasury officials presented a new tax schedule, lawmakers discussed rates rising from one to twenty percent across income bands up to 150000 and beyond. The plan includes a 25 percent earned income reduction up to 10000, whose repeal faces limited congressional support.

RTA P. c Secreta Mellon Treasury Ansedate Utlle Congress

Rum Runner Corone Captured Off New York Coast

In a sweeping seizure at Rum Row waters, the wooden steamer Corone with a crew of 22, many reportedly intoxicated, carried a liquor cargo valued at about 440000 dollars. It sailed past seven coast guardsmen and arrived in port Tuesday, described by Customs officers as the largest seizure in six months in this district.

York Corone

Lewis threatens libel suit over miner denouncement

John J. Lewis president of the United Mine Workers warned anthracite operators to file libel suits against him for verbal attacks. Samuel D. Warriner chairman of the Anthracite Operators Conference had denounced the miner readers in a recent statement.

Phulladelphia Chaly

War on parking tightens state highway enforcement

Police headquarters in Har vard orders stricter enforcement of illegal parking on state highways. Commanding officers across the state are set to patrol more rigorously, aiming to curb congestion and ensure road safety amid the patrols.

Dartford Oct Stie Harvard

Fire on Hallock farm sparks suspicions in Crystal Lake district

In Winsted on October 20 an occupied dwelling on Burton K. Moore's Hallock farm burned down, marking a suspected arson, following an earlier attempt last Wednesday and a barn and shed lost by Friday night. The total loss from Tuesday's fire is estimated at two thousand dollars.

Winsted Hallock Burton K. Moore Crystal Lake District

Great Britain Deports Communist Activist in Clyde Area

A deportation was initiated against a communist agitator active in the Clyde area. The individual, reported by London sources, has been identified as an alien with ties to suspected subversive activities. The case follows prior concerns about his influence and alleged associations.

London Get Rudd Clyde

Calvin Coolidge Not Known To Man In Boston

In Boston on October 20 James Billett was brought to the U S Marshal's office on a charge of killing sugar. Special-Dennts Marshal James A Tighe quizzed him about Calvin Coolidge asking if he knew who he was. The man muttered he does not recall the name.

Boston Calvin Coolidge James Billett United States Marshal’s Kelling Suga James A. Tighe

Hartford Leads In Income Tax Returns 1924

Hartford citizens filed more income tax returns for 1924 than residents of any other city. Col Robert O Maton, U S Internal Revenue Collector, announced state totals show 141 880 Connecticut residents filed returns, down from 150 569 in 1933. Hartford had 12 438 returns, New Haven 48 7, and 1 281 Brhizenert cite fone returned for 1944.

Hartford Robert O. Maton United St Rte Internal Revenue Tne Connecticut New Haven

Deputy Grabs Accuser's Ears in Parliament Brawl

Hungary Oct 10 A floor melee in Parliament saw former Awakening Hungarians leader Gombos seize Social Democrat Fabian by both ears amid claims of aiding Romanian enemies. Fellow deputy Werr Payer intervened, lifting Gombos and dumping him into the lobby. Gombos did not return to the chamber.

Euvapes Hungary Gombes Social Democratic Fabian Troumanian Budapest Panian Werr Payer Gombos

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