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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1924

Page

4

Wheeler assails Methodists over accusations in Kansas City

Senator Wheeler independent and former vice presidential candidate attacked Methodists in Kansas City during a Western Laymen gathering. He defended La Follette and criticized prohibition enforcement, naming Clarence True Wilson and Senator Willis, and faulted Attorney General Daugherty’s conduct as he defended his allies.

Kansas City Fresa Wheeler LaFolette Clarance True Wilson Willia Ohio Sena Tor Wheeler Wilson LaFollette Coolidge

Tax Delinquents At City Attorney's Mercy

A list of about 60 people owing back taxes has been submitted to City Attorney Henry Greenstein by City Attorney Russell S. Neary. Writs of attachment are prepared and ready for service by sheriffs.

Russell S. Neary Henry Greenstein

Minority Senate Leader to Speak at Germania Rally

Senator Thomas McGrath of Waterbury, minority leader, will address a Democratic rally in Germania Park tomorrow in support of Senator John J. Harter of the 22nd district. Also on stage are Harry L. Brooks for lieutenant governor and William English Walling for Congress, per Town Chairman John J. McGuinness. A second rally is planned in the Twelfth district with Willing, Brooks, Milton McDonald, and Sean Gury as speakers.

Thomas McGrath Waterbury The Senate Germania John J. Harter Harry L. Brooks Secon Democratic Wailing Brooks Milton McDonald Sean Gury

English Dominant Home Language Among Milford Students

Milford school report on 1923 24 surveys shows 94 percent of Devon and Walnut Beach parents speak English at home. Bridgeport contrasts 76 percent. Data covers 827 pupils, with 59 percent native born in Milford vs 26 in Bridgeport. Fathers largely in industry or trade. mothers mostly at home.

Milford Schoel el. Rogers Devon and Walnut Beach Bridgeport Devon United States

Yale Brown Game to Allow Free Sailor Admission

Arrangements with Yale Athletic association grant free admission to Yale Bowl for officers and men of the U. S. cruiser Trenton if it arrives for Navy Day observance. The Chamber of Commerce requested 125 tickets for the Trenton crew distribution.

Yale Athlette Association U. S Trenton Chamber of Commerce

New Bus Route Approved From City Plaza to Haston

The Philadelphia Utilities Commission approved a jitney bus line between City Plaza and Sporthill Haston. Charles Merz Jr of this city received the decision yesterday by Mayor F. William Behrenga.

City Plaza Sporthill Haston Charles Merz, Jr Pahila Utilities Commission F. William Behrenga

La Follette Campaign Address Radio Dispute Reported

Bankers Life Radio station officials in Des Moines deny discrimination after refusing to air Senator Robert M. La Follette's Des Moines campaign speech. They also say Attorney General Stone's address Friday night cannot be broadcast due to a completed program. George Kuhns, company president, cites late schedule changes as reason.

Des Moines Towa Get Bankere’ Life Radio Robert M. LaFolle Tell Mastagars R. B. Burnauist Republican State Central Committees Stone George Kuhns

Milford School Costs Rise Fourfold in 24 Years

Milford residents see a tabulated 1900 1931 cost comparison for public schools led by a per pupil cost of 854 53 this year up from 12 80 in 1900 01. The 1924 28 estimate shows a 19 413 673 grand total with 22 mills tax rate and 437 476 22 operating costs. Since 1907 Milford has spent over 508 657 84 on buildings plus 168 280 operating costs with requests for a two room Woodmont addition 5 000 for athletic field and 5 700 for West Auxiliary repairs.

Milford Tis Mulford Woodmont Achool Nara Board of Pinan Finance Board Che Milford State Board of Education Putney J. Frederick Baker Willis S. Putney Dr. Putney HB. Heady Sumner Bray Fuumeryl Sumer Weeley Bray Cherry Street Leslie Brigga First Congregational Church Dover Milfora James Bray Ray EH. Baldwin Clarence WH. Baldwin Harold N. Baldwin Serene Baldwin Bray Ti. J. Bray Lyston Bray New York Frank Bray Tampa Fla Milford Cemetery Henry Walter Cornwall Greenstreet Loma Current A. A. Baldwin Basil King W. H. Oakley Berton N. Smith North Street Daughe John Harkin Barkhamstead Memorial Chapter House Milford Visiting Nurse Association

Rally in Eighth Publicans To Hear City Candidates

Republican candidates for city offices will address the Eighth district publicans tonight in the club rooms at Main street and North avenue. It will be an open house night at 7.

Eighth District Main Street North Avenue Methodist Church Charl Bradley Forest Street Henry Warren South Main Street Howard M. Bossa Post V. IF. W Stamford

Postal Clerks Rise In New Canaan Office After Miss Cloe’s Resignation

In New Canaan on October 22 postal clerks all received promotions following the resignation of assistant postmaster Miss Anna Cloe, a 30 year employee. W B Simag has not named a new assistant postmaster. Albert Noble becomes permanent clerk and George B Ogden moves to inside duty as first substitute. The town’s other items note a chimney fire, motor vehicle blaze, and local events including a state teachers convention, Busy Bee club gathering, Grange program, and plans for parish events and parades.

New Canaan Post Office Anna Cloe Miss Cloe W. B. Simag Albert Noble George B. Ogden George T. Bridgeman North Main Street Jautomobug Carter Street Carl S. Raymond New England Leland F. Benger Busy Bee Club Hoyt Street

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