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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1924

Page

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Fire Claims Two Victims In Hartford

In Hartford at 43 Forest Street a fire killed Assistant Fire Chief Daniel J. Cahill and Mary Dybeck. They were found overcome in sleep as smoke filled the attic. both died at St. Francis Hospital. The blaze caused extensive damage worth over 5,000 dollars.

Hartford Daniel J. Cahill Mary Dybeck Forest Street St. Francis Hospital Jenn Johnson Chadwick Avenue Sweden Mary Woreat Street G. W. Merrow Tanif Sha Bremen John H. Carey Daniel J. Dahili Chiaf Tahiti Robert H. Ramsden Ramsden Merrow Jdeut William Glynn Phaynen William Hayes Cahill Ina

Mysterious Death on Express Train Near Rochester

Syracuse police report a man from Denver named Willam Ryan died of a skull fracture on the Lakeshore Limited east of Rochester while en route to a bricklaying convention. He reportedly fell in his compartment and was treated in West Cleveland for facial injuries. no alcohol evidence found. A fellow passenger was in the same compartment. no confirmation of consciousness before Rochester arrival.

Syracuse Sev Willam Ryan Denver Gole Rochester Ryan Springs West Cleveland Ohio Niam Ryan BNC

Conn Motorists Pay 15 Million For Gasoline

Connecticut motorists spent about 14.7 million dollars on gasoline at roadside stations in the eight months ending this month, nearly equal to the state highway budget. About 6.2 million gallons were purchased in January and February, rising through the year to 11 million gallons in August, highlighting the heavy cost of fuel versus highway funding.

Connecticut State Highway Department General Assembly State Treasury Connecticut Nemps Averaca Tate Ilere

Pastor Decries Defense Day as War Mobilization

Rev. Charles A. Decker, minister of the First Baptist Church, questioned Defense Day demonstrations as potentially misconstrued by other nations. He supported preparedness but warned against actions that imply aggression, urging a universal brotherhood approach to international issues.

Charles A. Decker Fe ‘Baptist Ehurch Tne Rev Decker America England Japan United States War Department Universal Brotherhood

Worry Over Daughters Tied to Dad's Death

New Haven Sept 7 Joan Long 50 of 58 Wolsott street was found dead in the bathroom of his home early this morning by his wife who smelled escaping gas. Medical Examiner Marvin McScarbrough ruled death by own action noting inhalation of poisonous gas. The husband recently out of work had worried over the conduct of his two daughters reaching a tragic end after locking himself in the bathroom.

New Haven Joan Long Wolsott Street Marvin McScarbrough Loong Long Thomaston Samuel Lubassky Lamberton Street Taven John J. Lynch Edward Vtler Thi Mobile Wiliam J. Metl

Car Overturns Man Loses Arm in Stamford Crash

In Stamford early today Charles Peterson of Noroton Heights lost an arm when a car driven by Michael J Toomey overturned on Noroton EMI after wheels hit trolley tracks. Peterson required elbow amputation at Stamford hospital. Toomey escaped serious injury. Reported other minor incidents include a cyclist knocked from a bicycle and a pedestrian collision on Greenwich avenue. A separate Milford incident described a man with a scalp wound after a crash on Washington Bridge.

Noroton Heights Post Road Stamford Charles Peterson Stamford Hospital Peterson Michael JF. Toomey Noroton Emi Toomey Salvor Dondy Brook Street Shippansyvenue New York Joan Evaponali Harbor Street Greenwich Avenue John I. ‘Dalenstaick 1& Yorks Norwals Jared Milford Sept. T James Rh. Tagser Charlotte Vermont Washington Bridge Talgert Taggart GS Temple South Elm Strawford M. Farrar Stepway Warre

Five Dead in State From Autos and Trains Sunday

Five personsKilled in state by autos and trains Sunday as a series of crashes left victims across towns. A collision on Congress avenue near Cedar street injured a woman and led to a coroner hearing. Other fatalities occurred in New Britain Thomaston and New Haven with details of ages and injuries.

van Avenue Pital Om Wratley Reynolds William Stree Congress Avenue Cedar Street Marvin M. Scarborough

Italian society fireworks display marks feast day

The Italian Benevolent Society celebrated the feast of Saint Prospero with religious ceremonies and social events. Members gathered at Lafayette Park for a mass at Holy Rogary church, then enjoyed an afternoon outing at Treasure Beach with fire sword displays in the evening.

Factana Benevol Jent Society Prospero Lafayette Park Freasure Beach

Chinese Cabinet Deprives General Lu of Rank Amid War Declared

Chinese cabinet issues punitive order stripping General Lu of official rank as fighting intensifies. President Tsao Kun authorizes actions to protect foreign lives and property and halt civil strife after reports of heavy engagements near Linh and Shanghai, with about 200 casualties.

Gen. LU Peking Tsao Kun Yung-hsien Chekdang Wolf

Heavy clothing saves man from stabbing wounds

An early report states W. Simmons of 1st Avenue Lafayette street was stabbed below the heart with a jackknife. Heavy clothing allegedly saved him. he was treated at Bridgeport Hospital after being attacked following a dispute with Thompson of Island Brook Avenue. Thompson was arrested on a charge of assault and held in default of $1,000 bond.

W. Simimons Lafayette Street William Hampden Island Brook Avenue Thompson Simmons Lafayets Street Paia Bridgeport Hospital Louis Cohen Phompson

All Nations Align With France on Peace Demands

Brazil joins France in forging a new international law based on arbitration security and disarmament as key to world peace. England appears isolated in resisting military sanctions, while leaders like Macdonald and Herriot urge mutual understanding and shared responsibility to rebuild international society. Cont on page two.

Ganwva Brazil League of Nations Assembly England France al Lands Remlers Macdonald Aas Herriot M Macdonald Herrriot Amon Sworld Macdonald Herriot Tor Wyarve Ee Brin Ball

Writer Hol ward Boltwood Killed At Weekend Party

Pittsfield Mass September report says writer Hol ward Boltwood was found dead on rocks near Esanon Springs after attending a weekend party at the Rice farm. Police believe foul play unlikely and suspect he may have fallen from a bridge while wandering at night. Boltwood, 40, Yale graduate, unmarried, authored local histories and resided with his aunt Miss Harriet Plunkett.

Pittsfield-Albany Bottwood Ratheshey Jimsel Boltwood Yale University Harriett. Plunkeeth Inis City

Escort of Planes to the City Flight Southbound

Air force fliers prepare for a noon takeoff from Boston to New York with a route via Providence New London New Haven Bridgeport and along Long Island Sound. An aerial escort led by Major General Mason Patrick will precede them and include additional planes.

Lieut. Smith Boston New York Mitchel Viela Providence R. L New London New Haven Bridgeport Long Island Sound Mason M. Patrick Air Vines Raverel

Bridgeport Watches Sea Approach Of Air Navigators

A Wharf, Bridgeport residents are warned of a sea approach by six airmen en route from Boston to New York. Whistles will sound as the planes pass overhead between 2 and 3 PM, with signals also planned from local factories. The procession will head to Mitchell Field then to New York, passing Bridgeport at about 3:30 PM.

Bridgeport Shri Circle City Charityber of Commerce Boston Chamber of Commerce Remington’ Arms,Locomobile Von Mitchel Field New London New Haven Bridgepa New York

Klan Issue Dominates Maine Governor Race in 1920s Era

Portland voters confront a heated gubernatorial contest centered on the Ku Klux Klan issue. William Pattangall, Democratic nominee and former attorney general, highlights the Klan tie of Republican Ralph Brewster while Brewster focuses his campaign on national concerns. Maine’s political scene shows long-standing party strengths, with past margins and the re-nomination of incumbents by Republicans.

Portland Maine William &.Pattangall Whate Democratic Nomines Ralph ©. Brewster Tirewster Pattangalliso Percival P. Baxter Blading United States Bert MM Fernald Wallace H. Wile, Jr Bertrand C. McIntire Papagld Pulion J. Redman

World flyers arrive from Boston at noon over Bridgeport

News brief notes that world flyers will take off from Boston this noon while Bridgeport reports on various local items. Mentions of Defense Day criticism, gasoline spending, a man injured on Post Road, and an arcade jewelry shop window smashed with theft. The column outlines education board actions, divorces, and several other public notices across pages.

Bridgeport Charles A. Decker Connecticut Post Road Washington Bridge Board of Education Thia DeVer H. Warner John Cullinan

State Klan plans New London Hartford Klan paper

Hartford to open offices for Ku Klux Klan membership after weekend initiation at Glastonbury farm. Next naturalization rite set near New Haven October 4 with women’s branch directing ritual work. Riders of the Robe affiliated with the Klan merged with American Wizards. Membership open to white Protestant Gentiles, foreign-born included. U.S. citizenship not required. Dr Calvin A son expected to be censured for remarks about Roman Catholicism at the Glastonbury event.

Bartford Ku Rioux Connecticut Hyling Farm Glastonbury Prst Hartford Enanty New Haven W. T. Dudderman United States Klan Calvin A. Son Chief Spear Ealing Farm

Explosion on Texaco tanker kills two engineers at sea

An explosion of unknown origin in the engine room of the gasoline tanker Texaco here today killed Martin F. Ballou of Bayonne chief engineer and James Piggott of Gloucester NC assistant engineer. Firefighters spent hours extinguishing the blaze. Ship damage is estimated at $5000.

Hayonn Origil Texaco Martin F. Ballou Bayonne James Piggott Gloucester N. C

Waterbury Prohibition Enforcer Resigns to Join Industry

Prohibition Director F. Jo Putney of Guilford confirms Emil Manteuffel of Torrington has resigned from Waterbury area enforcement duties after two to three years in charge. Manteuffel, a National Guard captain who served in the 102nd Infantry, is at Camp Perry and plans to join a manufacturing firm in Torr.

F. ‘Jo Putney Guilford Emil Manteuffel Torrings Me. Manteuffel Waterbury National Guard 102Nd Infantry Tio Camp Perry Ohio Ti Ty Toppa Et OR Sent

Fire Destroyed East Hampton Factory of E B Brown

A factory in East Hampton owned by E B Brown, built in 1884 and employing four, burned early today. The $50,000 blaze began in the office, spread rapidly, and its origin remained unknown. Mrs Aidevite, living nearby, discovered the fire. Fire officials found no explosives and could not halt the flames.

East Hampton E. B. Brown Holta Mra Aidievite Say Offic Ihe

Coolidge Confers With Gov Lowden On Farm Affairs

President Coolidge held a half day conference with Frank O Lowden former Illinois governor to discuss the personnel of a proposed agriculture commission. Lowden's comments were not available after he returned home.

Washington Coolidge Frank O. Lowden Ulinois Regan Y.c Lowden White White House

Snow Flurry Reported in New York State Near Cassadaga Lake

Snow fell near Cassadaga Lake marking the first snow in that area in twenty five years as of September. The report notes unusual early season snowfall in a region typically free of snow at that time, with residents observing the scenic impact and potential early winter prep.

Uonkire, N Cassadaga Lake Bent

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