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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1925

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Greeks Fire Across Front as Nations Hold Firm

An AP report notes Greek shelling of coastal towns Marekostin and Remore near Fetrich, five civilians killed, amid a larger clash on the Tulgarian front. Sofia reports Bulgars bombarded Pipernitzs and Petrova. Greece says Demkirkanour remains occupied pending Bulgarian withdrawal. Romania and Czecho-Slovakia declare neutrality. Belgrade orders strict defense to avoid invasion. Stamboulishy agrarian leader3 enters the evolving crisis.

SOPLA Marekostinon Remore Fetrich Paris League of Nations Council Sofia Roumaniia Czecho-Slovakia Belgrade

Lone Wolf Sleuth James Asher Dies Mysteriously

Chicago Oct 26 A coroner ordered autopsy to determine cause of death of James Lenny Asher known as Lone Wolf, a prohibition agent. He was found dying in his St George apartment after reportedly saying Something snapped. Asher had led raids in Washington and Peoria, with over 100 arrests and controversy over the Peoria raids.

Chicago James Lenny Asher Lone Wolf Asher the St George Yellowley King Coroners Office Washington Senate Frank Ll. Greene Vermont Ilinois Peoria Hquer

Senator Smoots Feet On Table Sparks French Mockery

In Paris, Oct 25 AP report: Senator Reed Smoot of the American debt mission allegedly placed his feet on the table during deliberations. French papers ridicule the act as signaling the end of talks and predict feet on tables may become a chic American gesture imitated in France.

Paris Washington Reed Smoot American Commission D’oeuvre Suymatt France L’oeuvre America

Caillaux Restricts Currency Tax Plan Amid Cabinet Action

Paris, Oct 28 AP Caillaux declares against a capital levy as rumors fade that he yields to socialist demands. He outlines a financial rehabilitation program to be presented to his cabinet tomorrow at a critical meeting.

Paris Sarthe Chateau du Loire Caillauar Radical Party Huestis

Behrens Query Notes Cullinan On Ripper Bill Salaries

Attorney Thomas M. Cullinan states he will not support higher salaries under the ripper bill until Supreme Court review concludes and he would resign as counsel for those with reduced pay if elected mayor. He challenges Mayor Behrens for pressing questions about personal friendships and home rule stances amid the looming bill dispute.

Thomas M. Cullinan Willam Behrens Petitian Cullinan Marsh Marsh, Stoddard and Day Trumbull Edward Kelcch Cullanan Ripper

State prepares for clean roads as snow falls in Connecticut

The Connecticut state highway department plans a large snow removal program to keep 1900 miles of main and connecting roads open all winter. Added equipment includes 175 heavy duty trucks with snow plows, replacing older units, at a cost around 140,000 dollars. Fourteen machines were purchased from Mack Motor Truck Company last week.

Connecticut State Highway Department States Mack Motor Truck Company

Powers Convene at Peking Today

Peking October 25 AP The Chinese customs convention opens tomorrow with John Van A. MacMurray and Silas A Stra representing the United States The American delegates intend to push the program while Chinese delegates argue the Yangtze operations render the issue internal to China No word of seating has been reported Wu Pei-Fu claims a fourteen province coalition but skeptics doubt his ability to count seven or more

Peking John van A. MacMurray China Silas A Stra United Stat Washington Wu Pei-Fu

Nationalists Quit German Cabinet Resignation Os Berlin

Berlin, Oct 26 AP The Nationalist ministers Schiele interior Von Schlieben France and Albert Fubaus economics resigned from the German cabinet. Chancellor Luther to replace with nonpartisan figures and seek Reichstag ratification of Locarno pacts. Nationalist Reichstag group split, 50 of 111 in attendance.

Berlin Herr Schiele Interior von Schlieben France Albert Fubaus Ecnomics Luther Reichstag Locarno

Identity of Submarine Victim Frank Wiseman Found

A body recovered from submarine 853, sunk near Black Island on September 26, was identified as Frank Collins Wiseman, torpedo man third class of 328 West Third Street South Boston. Identified by teeth and tattoo marks, Wiseman’s body was found entangled in the wireless antennae. his mother Mrs Mary J Wiseman was notified and arrangements made to ship the body tomorrow.

Newport Black Island Rome Frank Collins Wiseman West Third Street South Boston Wiseman Mary J Wiseman

Extradition Sought for Cowboy Aide Reising in Auto Theft Case

Hartford police and Connecticut agents press for extradition of Eugene G Reising East Hartford inventor alleged in stolen auto schemes tied to New York gangsters The case includes charges of receiving and disposing of stolen property and links to the Knock s hardware robbery in Hartford and a Naples drug store theft. Connecticut New York and Hartford detectives coordinate to secure convictions in multiple cases involving Reising and associates.

Hartford Hugene G Reising East Hartford New York New York State Connecticut Reising Hie Tesaler Leslies Conn Juan Madigan Knock's Hardware Relsing William Naples Fred Hansen Blaine 3B McMahon Edward McKee Newtown Stratford National Guard Cap Atte New Faireld Milford New Car Beising

Bridgeport Mayor Race Seen As Power Struggle

Socialist candidate Jasper McLevy demands explanations from mayoral contenders John T. King and John A. Cornell Jr. He cites alleged Plaza deal grand street bridge debt and library and bank deals as issues, accusing Republicans of diverting attention with rhetoric while seeking clarification on the East Washington avenues Bridge and other agreements.

Bridgeport John T. King John A. Cornell, Jr Jasper McLevy Mr. King Plaza Grand Street McLevy Meevy Cornell East Washington Avenues

Cornell Repeats Desire to Debate in Town Race

Cornell reiterates willingness to hold a joint debate with John T. Kine as Democratic and Republican leaders discuss a two-man committee from each party to arrange a hall, presiding officer, and date. Cornell insists the debate cover all campaign issues, not just one bill, including corruption charges.

John T Kine John A Morvell Cornell

Water Main Burst Floods Fairfield Avenue Trolley Route

A four foot water main burst near Stairfield and Clinton avenues flooded Fairfield avenue and adjacent blocks in Bridgeport. Motorman John Fitzpatrick’s trolley was derailed as pavement lifted and the car left the tracks. Water flooded basements, streets remained impassable into the night, with damage running into thousands of dollars.

Clinton and Railroad Avenues Fairfield Avenue Stairfield Clinton Avenues State Street John Fitzpatrick Stratford Avenue Aah Creek Clinton Avenue Services Department Bridgeport Hydraulic Company Maplewood Avenue Railroad Avenue

News Summary McLeyyanka King and Cornell about deals

A wide page of headlines covers deals involving McLeyyanka King and Cornell, with political remarks on Pacifist resolutions and a debate over salaries. Fire, bus crash, and chemical spill incidents are noted, while other pages discuss law, education, and regional events amid a stormy national scene.

McLeyyanka King Cornell Asheron Cenman Paseo McClusky Cofel

Bishop Opposes Pacifist Resolution at Connecticut Address

Rev E C Acheson suffragan bishop of Connecticut spoke at Christ Episcopal Church Stratford last evening against a convention resolution that would keep churches from participating in wartime activities. He argued the measure could foster disloyalty to the nation and urged a broader church role during war.

Convention of Bishops Protestant Episcopal Church of America E C Acheson Connecticut Christ Episcopal Church, Stratford

Tornado Roars Through Alabama Killing Sixteen In Pike County

A devastating tornado struck Pike county Alabama today killing sixteen and injuring over eight dozen as it ripped through communities near Troy and Laverne. Homes were destroyed and relief buses rushed to aid the injured with the Oak Grove and Goodhope areas hardest hit. fatalities included Ralph Knight Ruby Knight Frances Knight Mary Hilen Knight and several others with dozens more hurt across multiple towns. Local residents opened shelters and hospitals worked to handle the surge of victims. The storm then moved southeastward leaving a trail of wreckage from Orion to surrounding farms.

Troy Alabama Pike County Gondhloope Laverne Oak Grove Union Springs Comer Springhill Bar Our County Baufaula Goodhope Ralph Knight Ruby Knight Frances Knight Mary Hilen Knight Wilza Davis Beatrice Tillis Ells Lee Blys Mra Peacock Tom Long Walter Knight Hermen Knight Ray Knight Frank Davis Bob Jordan P Davis Pat Swanson Noah Griffin Mr Griffin Orion Montgomery-Troy Road Walter

Tornado Toll and Storm Havoc Across Regions

A sweeping storm across the eastern United States leaves at least 21 dead, with Alabama tornadoes killing 16 and widespread damage from wind and rain. In New York City a widow and newborn perish after a fall from a fifth floor window. Navy seaplanes moored off Baltimore are wrecked as seaplanes are blown from their anchors. Property damage grows as storms knock out power and cause flooding along the coast.

Warnade Alabama New York Woburn Mass National Guard Navy Baltimore United States Sean Woburr Mase England Rockaway ‘Point United States Navy Dow John Hamby

Wind Storm Kills Engineer as Town Hit by Destruction

A violent wind swept Woburn Massachusetts causing one death and over 500 homes unroofed or damaged. G Leo Dunnigan, 21, an engineer, died when a tree fell on him while he worked near his tannery home. Miss Helen Fitzgerald and Mrs Arthur Miller were injured. chaos left streets dark, outages, and looted storefronts as National Guard patrolled.

Woburn Central Square 1$2Nd Infantry National Guard Evers Leo Dunnigan Murray Leather Company 182Nd Infantry Chaste Memorial Hospital Farner Omestory Helen Fitzgerald Unitarian Church Arthur Miller East Woburn Stoneham

Seventeen Navy Planes Wrecked in Coastal Storm

A storm tore 17 of 23 U S Navy seaplanes from moorings near Sellers Point and beach them along a five mile stretch, with seven total wrecks and ten others damaged. Two pursuit planes at Bay Shore Park rode out the gale. one remained missing. Wreckage and salvage efforts continued as officials assessed the Schneider cup event plans.

Baltimore United States Navy Sellers Pont Bay Shore Park Gillison Bay Shore Sellers Point U.S Norfolk Hampton Roads

Report 2000 Dead in India from Persian Gulf Disturbance

Telegraphic dispatches to the Daily Gazette confirm a devastating cyclone in the Persian Gulf area with about 7000 perished and widespread destruction. The pearl fishing fleet suffered heavy losses with over 200 boats sunk while British naval vessels reported minor damage. The Tamb and Kenjam islands were shaken and date palms at Basta damaged.

India Persian Gulf Karachi British India Despatenes Gagette Pearl Tamb Kenjam Basta

Fire truck and bus collide during late evening chase

A fire truck speeding along Stratford avenues collided with a bus at Kossuth street after responding to a box alarm from Nod Chemical. The bus driver William Fall steered right to clear the siren as the truck attempted a passing maneuver on the right. The truck backed away, leaving an earlier fire on a nearby electric wire insulation and another alarm at Barnum and Grant later that night.

Stratford Avens Nod Chemical By & Small Mergin Hmlensat Kossuth Street William Fall Stiilmang Street Tts Stratford Avenue Barnum Airnue Grant Street Cheme Ial Middle Ar Rest Polis Theatre

Pastor collapses after mass at Sacred Heart Church

Shortly after celebrating the 9 o'clock Mass, Rev Dr Richard Moore, pastor of the Church of the Sacred Heart Jesus on Myrtle Avenue, fainted. Dr J H Howard attended and Moore rested comfortably last night, with officials saying the illness did not appear serious.

Richard ¥. Moore Church of the Sacred Heart Jesus Myrtle Avenue Jia J H Howard Moore

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