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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1925

Page

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French Cabinet Resigns Over Policy Rift in France

Paris reports M. Painleve's ministry fell after Caillaux clashed with proposed capital levy and finance policy. President Doumergue will form a new cabinet, likely with Painleve, Riand, and Merriot keeping key roles. Political stalemate looms amid fears of new elections and continued fractional support.

Paris M. Painleve France Herriot Doumergue M. Caillaux Niece MM. Caillaux M. Doumergue Finance Senate Chamber M. de Selves M. Herriott

Girl on Truck Hurt in Crash Stamford

In Stamford Ort 27 Miss Josephine Mittler of Brooklyn was taken to Stamford Hospital after a collision with an Улghl delivery truck driven by Richard Dietzman of Stamford. Dietzman was arrested on reckless driving charges. Mrs Taura Glesple of Stamford Avenue 279 drove a car. both Bour cars sustained damage. Mittler’s condition was not serious.

Stamford Josephine Miller Brooklyn N. Y Stamford Hospital Richard Dietzman Woodbine Fill Pelle Town Road Dietsman Taura Glesple Stamford Avenue Bour Lespie Hlizaber

Fire at Goodie Soda Shop on Main Street

A fire last night in the back room of the Goodie Soda Shop Inc at 1069 Main Street caused about $4,000 in damage. Flames spread to a candy store and a millinery shop before No. 1 Chemical extinguished the blaze. Miss Carrie Ferris of the Western Union office triggered the alarm.

Goodie Soda Shop, Inc Main Street Alexander S. Mellor Carrie Ferris Western Union Telegraph Airfield Avenue No. 1 Chemical Mellor Miss Reinstein Misa

King testifies before federal grand jury probe in New York

John T. King former Republican National Committeeman from Connecticut testified Tuesday before a special Federal Grand Jury investigating the activities of the alien property custodian's office. George Williams former custodian attorney and Gaston B. Means also testified, Means brought from Atlanta Federal Prison on habeas corpus.

New York John T. King Republican National Connecticut George Williams Gaston B. Means Atlanta

Sixth District Republican Rally Planned with Mayor Behrens

A Sixth District Republican rally is added to tomorrow night’s schedule at 1173 North Avenue. Joan T. King and Mayor Behrens are listed to attend along with all Republican candidates. The event includes four post meeting smokers after the program.

Republican Club North Avenue Joan T. King Mayor Behrens

Irish Descended From Eskimos Theory Stirs Debate

Dublin report outlines a professor's claim that the Irish may descend from Eskimo ancestors. He cites Irish and Scottish Arctic-type features and argues Mongoloid traits connect to Eskimo populations. The idea references early Ice Age Ireland before 4000 BCE.

Dublin Porkeny Terlin University Colege Ireland Scotland Vic

Second suspect held in Donahue jewel robbery

New York on October 27 AP Noel Scaffa a private detective under indictment for complicity in recovering 853000 dollars worth of jewelry stolen from Mrs James P Donahue turned over to police a man described as Frank Adams who was committed to the Tombs as a material witness Adams reportedly told police of an English crook who tried to recruit him to join the theft Adams known as Pack Marked Dillon had prison terms and knew the English thief from Sing Sing Adams later telephoned Scaffa and visited police with his tale.

New York Noel Scaffa James P. Donahue Frank Adams Adams Donahues Eurfone Dillon Donahue Sing Sing Scaffy Kim

Plane Forced Down Shakes Occupants in Massachusetts

A large commercial air plane Misa Essex carrying an automobile to Boston diverted and landed in Sekonk near Providence after both engines failed over Sekonk. Six occupants including the pilot Lieutenant George F.R. Pond were shaken up as a wing and a landing wheel broke during the forced landing.

Providence R. 1 Misa Essex Boston George FR. Pond Feld Sekonk Mass Here Hartford Sekotls

Andrews Seeks To End Sale of Wine to Churches

New York, Oct. 27. Brig. Gen. Lincoln C. Andrews, head of Prohibition enforcement, told the New York Pharmaceutical conference his aim is to wipe out traffic in sacramental wine and medicine whiskey. He said Congress and the public have placed enforcement tasks on agencies and he will focus on sacramental wines and industrial alcohol.

New York Hanoi Lincoln c. Andrews New York Pharmaceutical Conference Jacob Diner Congress

Missing 25 Years Estate Claim by Sister

A sister proceeds to claim the estate of a Bridgeport man after years missing, and legal actions unfold as the case moves through probate and court proceedings. Banks, brokers, and local officials are referenced in related pages, with other local matters and notices noted throughout the issue.

Bridgeport Burdick Behrens Malin Street Joss Mia Brennan Park City Coyncll Standard Old Company Misa Remington

Eighteen Die as Defective Rail Wrecks Train

MEMPHIS Tenn Oct 27 The derailment near Victoria Miss earlier Tuesday killed eighteen aboard the Sunnyland a St Louis San Francisco line passenger train. Sixty four people remained in hospitals with eighteen in critical condition. Most victims rode in the chair car and the negro coach smoker. Investigators blamed an invisible defect a transverse fissure in the rail and ruled out a spread rail cause.

Memphis Tenn Victoria Miss Sunnyland St. Louis San Francisco J. E. Fraser St. Louis-San Francisco System R. T E. Buchanan Fraser N. C. Doss Orlando Fla J. W. Ryan

Rhinelander 70 Lose His Legacy On Elopement

Leonard Rhinelander, famed social clubman and heir to a fortune, was disinherited by his parents after marrying Alice Jones of New Rochelle. In White Plains, Justice Mills disclosed that Mrs Rhinelander may admit she is colored. The court heard arguments over Mrs Rhinelander’s request for higher fees to defend the annulment suit.

New York Leonard Sitp Hu&Iélander Alice Jones New Rochelle Supreme Court Isaac N. Mills White Plains Mills Rhinelander Moracauger Rhine-lander Frederick P. Close

Physicians Move to Abolish Knife in Surgical Operations

Philadelphia reports at the 15th annual American College of Surgeons congress that a campaign will promote germicides as alternatives to the knife in minor and some major operations. The board aims to honor Lord Filster and advance a new technique that destroys diseased cells while sparing healthy tissue.

Philadelphia American College of Surgeons Regenta of the Collegs Lord Filster

Athens Orders Troops To Evacuate Bulgaria

Athens orders Greek troops to evacuate Bulgarian territory by Wednesday in response to the League of Nations council demands. A military commission moves toward Demirkapa to arrange the evacuation while fighting continues in parts of the Balkans. The League plans to send a commission to investigate causes, responsibility, indemnity, and prevention of future outbreaks, with a December Geneva report planned.

Athens Council of the League of Nations Greece Demirkapa League Paris Balkans Bulgaria Geneva

Skipper Sees Son and Sailors Lost in Storm

In Rockland Maine a schooner bound for Miami was towed in with three crew missing. Captain Beryn Bradford reported his son Stanley Bradford and two sailors Fred Murray and Clarence Jefferson were washed overboard during a gale. The Red Wing and a seaplane searched coastwise for them without success. Surviving crew include Captain Bradford, Mate Vincent Kendrick, and Stephen Peter Franklin.

Rockland J. C. Webster St. Johns N. B Miami Fla Coast Guard Red Wing Peaked Hill Bar Stanley Bradford Fred Murray Clarence Jefferson Penfield Beryn Bradford Cape Cod Salis Webster Boston Bradford Vincent Kendrick St. John XII Peter Franklin New York

Bride of G Ferdi Foote Bradford Married in Noroton

Mrs Hilvry Foote Gradford of Noroton wed G Ferdi of 1859 Noble Avenue sales manager for Arthur L Clark Co Monday at 11 30 in United Congregational Church The ceremony was by Rev Matrica Duncklee Attendants were Alfred Dell and his wife The groom's third marriage plans a wedding trip and residence on Trumbull Turnpike in Nichols

Hilvry Foote Gradford Noroton Herman G. Ferdi Noble Avenue Alfred Dell Mr. Bradford Trumbull Turnpike Nichols

Sister seeks to claim estate of missing brother John

Mrs Mary Bates is named administrator of the estate of her missing brother John Lutheran who left for Chicago 25 years ago and is presumed dead. His dormant Mechanic and Farmers Bank account worth about 700 to 900 dollars triggered the claim. Connecticut law allows distribution after seven years of absence with a bond. Mrs Bates will seek proof of death and secure his estate for mother and family.

John Lutheran Jones Avenue Mary Bates State Street Frederic A. Bartlett Lagheran Mechanice and Farmers Bank Bates

Woman Prisoner Attempts Suicide in Danbury Jail

Elizabeth Ford of Danbury attempted hanging in Danbury jail after sentencing to State Farm for Women in Norwich. She was found with cord tied to railing and revived by a visitor and physician then placed in a secure cell under guard.

Danbury Elizabeth Ford State Farm Norwich Baker Superior Court

War Bonds Controversy Ends With $16501 Favoring Lender

In 1916 Dyo Frank J. Krtie bought German war bonds for $22 500. After the war the bonds dwindled in value to 25 30 and a suit by Z and F Assets Realization Corporation of New York represented by Raymond Hackett Stamford against Dr Erbe in U S District Court New Haven resulted in a jury verdict for $16 501 to be paid by Dr Erbe on the collateral note for the bonds.

Germany Dyo Frank J. Krtie Waterbury Dentest Z and F. Assets Realization Corporation New Turkelty Raymond Hackett Stamford Dr. Erbe Edwin Thomas United States District Court New Haven Z and F. Corporation Dr. Urbe

One Man Rule of CTY Impossible Behrens Fends Off Attack

A Fourth District Republican Club rally centered on the upstate or home rule issue as Mayor Behrens defends his two-year tenure. Speakers, including Alderman Fred Harrigan, argue against removing Behrens, praising his administration and urging continuity while critics press for organizational reform.

Behrens Fourth District Alfred W. Burdick John A. Cornell Burdick King United States Upstate Bridgeport Ripper Board of Apportionment Mal Fred W. Harrigan Colume Ell Reader Harrison Ncense Reid Harrison

Jewelry and trousers stolen in multiple cases in city

Mrs. J A Brown of Gemaves rue reports a home entry and theft of a manicure set and two pairs of her husband s trousers likely while she slept. Andy Parker of Washington terrace reports his car Genn H 2105 stolen from Main and Bank streets Monday morning. J J Stare of Broadway New York reports a tan leather bag stolen from his car at Walnut Middle streets containing clothes and personal papers.

J. A. Brown Gemavesnue Andy Parker Washington Terrace Main and Bankstreeta J.J. Stare Broadway New York City Wailant Middle Streets

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