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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1925
Page
3
Carroll R. Reed new Bridgeport schools superintendent appeals to teachers at Central High to mind their own business and cooperate. He emphasizes running schools for students' best interests and reducing disruptions, denying political meddling and stressing teamwork and morale.
Regna Sopielec of Waverly New York died at Stamford hospital after ingesting rat poison. The separation from her husband and a recent letter from Joseph Hoycebun in Waverly about returning money and a coat loan preceded the fatal act at Liberty Street. Authorities reported the death by own action despite medical efforts.
City to widen Fairfield avenue and pave Boston avenue from Central to Stratford town One as part of a 700000 paving contract. Council orders four foot building lines on Fairfield between Water and Middle. Mayor Behrens to call bids while seeking private arrangements to start work soon. Nihil Square memorial proposal also introduced.
Christy Mathewson, former Giants star and Braves part owner, is seriously ill at Saranac Lake. An affidavit by Dr. Howard Packard says recovery depends on rest and avoiding excitement, and Mathewson cannot travel to Norwich to attend court.
Proceedings opened at the War department to summon Colonel William Mitchell over his accusation that Army and Navy Air Services were criminally negligent and almost treasonable. Mitchell, from San Antonio, issued a newer, milder statement as the inquiry began under Major General John L. Mine and Inspector General Major General E. A. Helmick with Colonel George A. Nusent assigned.
A layman will be appointed chairman of the Board of Relief for one year at a salary of 2000. The appointment will occur at an open meeting of the Board of Apportionment and Taxation in the office of Tax Assessor William F Connelly at 830. Attorney Louis A Kornblut, a former Fifth district alderman active in the tax investigation, is expected to be the choice. The current board met in a special session last night at the office of Tax Attorney Edward L. Kelly to decide the appointment. William Burnham was absent and unlikely to attend. Other candidates were mentioned but could not be learned, with several turning down offers. The new Board of Relief will include Tax Collector Howard Challenger, Harry H. Pritchard, clerk of the Board of Apportionment, and the new chairman.
The Colored Loyal Order of Moose national convention at 93 Man Street ends with a final business meeting at headquarters. We report on weather, the parade cancellation, the ball at the Casino, and the enrollment of delegates as the Supreme lodge and chapter meet.
At the Norwalk City Council meeting the Democratic majority, with acting mayor Dr Robert Wolfe presiding, appointed four policemen six firemen and a detective sergeant amid Republican objections and mayor Robins absence. The move followed a dispute over police authority and came as the council argued for immediate staffing needs.
The schooner Integral from Mulgrave with a lumber cargo docked at West Era Lumber in Black Rock harbor after a five day voyage. Coast Guard destroyer Beale shadowed the vessel and Federal officers will supervise unloading amid rumors of ram running by Canadian linked ships. Captain Kohler denied liquor traffic claims, noting authorities often stop him en route to Bridgeport.
W. W. Leary reports his truck was taken and a tow rope broke spurring a chase with a sledge hammer. Leary says he paid 40 dollars, owes 45 more, and wants the truck returned. Tom Genelett harbors the vehicle, claiming payment for reconditioning services and parts. Leary says Genelett was to fix the truck and turn earnings to him.
In Bridgeport the new school superintendent Carroll B Reed criticizes interference in schools by politics and exploitation. He vows to fight red tape and rope of obstruction while urging teachers to stand firm against meddling.
In Montclair New Jersey authorities prepare indictments against Harrison W Noel twenty an ex inmate who confessed to kidnapping and ordering the murder of six year old Mary Daly The case also involves a murder charge for a taxi driver Raymond Pierce and related kidnapping charges in Essex County awaiting formal action by prosecutors.
Edward Reilly thirty eight of 98 Chapel street attempted death by own action by swallowing two bichloride of mercury tablets on Nichols road near Hast Main street. He blamed domestic troubles and a divorce suit by his wife Mrs Lillian Courtney Reilly. He survived and was taken to Bridgeport hospital in fair condition.
Mary Bernstein sixty five wife of Louis Bernstein a Bridgeport commission merchant died after five weeks of illness from a complication of diseases She had lived in Bridgeport most of her life active in Jewish charitable work She is survived by Louis Bernstein two sons Jacob and David and a daughter Mrs Bernstein funeral set for this afternoon at 2 from her home
A picnicker, Michael Peterson, 65, of Plainfield NJ, died when a 17 ton vault door collapsed on him at the South Norwalk Trust Company building. Workmen narrowly escaped as supports failed and the door was moved into place last week. In Fairfield, a family reunion turned fatal when a car left Bronson avenue, rolled twice, killing William Putrin, 35, of Maspeth LI, and injuring several others including driver William Kayatski, 15 Firth St, Maspeth. Kayatski faces manslaughter charges as the car veered after a steering failure according to witnesses and investigators.
At the New Britain gathering the 209 delegates disposed of preliminaries and prepare to tackle major resolutions. President Patrick F O Mee ra urged a campaign for new unions and discussed current conditions while locals reported variances from hours to grievances and wage trends.
Scranton Pa Sept AP distribution of the largest payroll in anthracite history to start tomorrow for the last two weeks of August. About 157000 miners on roughly a fort night’s work will share around 315000000 with some companies paying up to 1600000 and over 200 workers receiving more than 200 for the period.
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