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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1925
Page
4
Carroll R. Reed new Bridgeport schools superintendent told the Central High audience to cooperate and avoid dead issues. He urged teachers to mind their own business and keep out of others affairs, stressing the need for teamwork and pupil-centered operation while deflecting political meddling.
Regna Sopielec of Waverly New York died at Stamford hospital after ingesting rat poison following a separation from her husband of five years. She collapsed at Liberty Street and despite antidotes she died several hours later. The incident followed a letter from her partner about returning money and a loaned gum wrapped with a coat.
City council orders widening of Fairfield avenue and paving of Boston Avenue to create a backroad to ease through traffic. Mayor Behrens to call bids. $50,000 state aid released with city upkeep obligation. Four foot building lines to be set on Fairfield between Water and Middle streets. Discussions with Blakeston and Sons seek alternative funding to avoid bond issues. Nihil Square memorial proposal for Rev James Nihill referred to committee.
Christy Mathewson, former Giants pitcher and Braves partner, is seriously ill at Saranac Lake with tuberculosis. Doctor Packard says recovery depends on rest and avoiding excitement, and Mathewson cannot attend court due to illness. affidavit notes condition not serious but unable to travel for trial.
Proceedings began at the War department to compel Colonel William Mitchell to answer his claim that Army and Navy Air Services were criminally negligent and nearly treasonable. Mitchell, from San Antonio, issued a calmer new statement as the investigation moved forward under Major General John L. Mines and Major General E. A. Helmick with Colonel George A. Nusent directing the inquiry.
A one year appointment as chairman of the Board of Relief at a salary of 2000 is to be made this morning at an open meeting of the Board of Apportionment and Taxation in the office of Tax Assessor William F Connelly. Attorney Louis A Kornblut is viewed as the leading candidate with several others previously approached.
The Colored Loyal Order of Moose national convention ends today at 93 Man street headquarters in Fraternity hall. Weather forced cancellation of Monday parade and ball game, but a ball at the Casino on State street drew over 500 attendees. Delegates enrollments and Supreme lodge meetings followed, with H G Hobbs as chairman and others listed on the general committee.
In Norwalk on September 8, the Democratic majority, while Mayor Thomas Robins was absent in Hartford, appointed four policemen, six firemen, and a detective sergeant, with Acting Mayor Dr Robert M Wolfe presiding. Republicans objected but were overruled as the council acted to fill immediate city needs.
The schooner Integral from Mulgrave Nova Scotia docked at West Era Lumber yard Black Rock harbor after a five day voyage. Coast Guard destroyer Beale escorted the vessel and authorities promised close supervision of lumber discharge amid reports of ram-running among coastal trade. Captain Kohler denied liquor involvement and said authorities often intercept near Bridgeport.
W. W. Leary of 74 Hill Street reports his moving truck, used for his business, was not recovered after a tow rope broke and a sledge hammer incident. He paid 40 dollars and cannot meet the remaining 45 due, while Tom Genelett harbors the truck seeking payment for repairs and parts. The matter was referred to the Prosecutor’s Office as jurisdiction is unclear.
Bridgeport reports condemnations of school meddling by the new superintendent Carroll B Reed in an address to teachers. He vows to fight exploitation and political interference, notes rope symbolism and issues with a rented vehicle, and cites difficulties with red tape and hemp rope. Coast Guard questions a schooner in port as details unfold.
Harrison W Noel, 20, a former insane asylum inmate, faces four major charges after confessing to kidnapping and ordering six year old Mary Daly’s murder. Essex County indictments for the murder of taxi driver Raymond Pierce and the kidnapping are expected soon as defense counsel weighs insanity claims.
Edward Reilly, 38, of 98 Chapel Street, formerly with local papers and now a cigar salesman, swallowed two bichloride of mercury tablets on Nichols Road near Hast Main Street as his wife braces for divorce. Found by Charles Foreman, he resisted treatment but was hospitalized at Bridgeport in fair condition with doctors reporting potential recovery. The incident follows an impending divorce suit filed by his wife, Mrs Lillian Courtney Reily.
Mary Bernstein sixty five wife of Louis Bernstein 1737 Nobile Avenue a prominent Bridgeport merchant died last night after five weeks illness of a complication of diseases. She had been a Bridgeport resident most of her life active in charitable work among her faith. Survived by husband two sons Jacob and David and a daughter Mrs Bernstein. Funeral at 2 this afternoon from her home.
In Norwalk a 65 year old Plainfield, New Jersey man Michael Peterson died when a 17 ton vault door collapsed onto him during installation at the South Norwalk Trust Company. In Fairfield a family reunion picnic ended with a car crash on Bronson avenue. William Putrin died and several others were injured as a Maspeth, Long Island group faced a manslaughter charge against driver William Kayatski.
At New Briton the Connecticut Federation of Labor began its 40th annual convention with committees and officer reports. President O Meara urged a nationwide union drive while locals shared grievances including Hartford barbers hours and New Haven bakers seeking boycott action.
Scranton Pa reports the distribution of the largest payroll in anthracite history begins tomorrow for the last two weeks of August. About 157000 miners will receive roughly 31500000, with individual coal firms paying up to 1600000 and some payrolls over 200 for two weeks.
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