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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 09, 1925

Page

6

Bridgeport School Chief Urges United Forward Vision

Superintendent Reed urges a united school system with a clear purpose and public education reaching every child. He criticizes dead issues and calls for thinking forward, aiming to make Bridgeport schools the best in the United States. He shares a Schwab anecdote about diligence and asks teachers to focus on future goals.

Reed Boidgeport United Bridgeport Ree Charles M. Schwab Andrew Carnegie Schwab Carnegie Segwath Skeed

Meetings Tonight Drawn From Various Organizations in Bridgeport

Notices list a range of groups meeting tonight including Italan Women's council 38 Beach Street, Monitor lodge 164 State Street, I O G F 1087 Broad Street, Magna Charm lodge and others at various addresses in Bridgeport. The report also notes a fatal family dispute in Puttsfield Massachusetts where Mara Mahoney of Richmond died in hospital after injuries alleged inflicted by his brother during a quarrel at their home last night.

Italan Women’s Council Beach Monitor Lodge T. O. OF State Street Aleiphan Lodge Broad Street Magna Charm Lodge Sons of St. George Stratford Harmony LL Oa. M Newfield I Ladies Auxiliary American Legion Bridgeport Mantolin Club Warner Building Chamber of Commerce Noun Algonquin Club Household of Ruth Gt O Housatonic Avenue Pyramid Temple Nobles of the Mystic Shrine Masonic Temple Enighet ‘Council Cannon Kyota Council Troskut Lodge Broad Street Bridgeport Steuben Society of Ameri Schwaben Hall French Street Traskablucse JT. Ly Cannon Stree Putsfield Mass Mara Mahoney Richmond Edward

Cowboy Becomes English Earl in Wyoming Heir

Oliver Henry Wallop of near Sheridan Wyoming inherited the title Earl of Portsmouth after his elder brother died in London. He denied claims he renounced the earldom twenty years ago to win a lumber contract, saying such reports are unfounded. The late earl, aged sixty six, was unmarried and the third son of the fifth earl.

Seridan Wyo Wyoming Oliver Henry Waltop Sheridan Earl of Portsmouth London Associated Press Ondon Earl of Portsmouth Oliver Henry Wallop

Four Charges Faced by Kidnapper Slayer in Newark Case

Passaic county authorities at Newark file four charges against Noel, accused of kidnapping a child and fatally shooting Mary Daly’s savior, with the murder count tied to the Pierce slaying. Essex county may joint action as grand jury to hear Daly case on September 22. police pursue mobile tied to the suspect. Mary Daly's funeral held in Jersey City as public grief and investigations continue.

Passaic Newark Joh Sandin Noel Tierce Mary Daly Dix W. Noel New York Chicago Montainside Hospital Sandin Essex County Board of Freeholders Today J. A. Earl State Board of Contral Overbrook Insane Asylum Montclair Commissioner of Public Safety Helen Bogan Cedar Grove

Leary Seeks Recovery After Tow Rope Breaks On Track

Leary claims a tow rope broke during a dispute over towing a truck from his property. He alleges Genelrt threatened his helper and that he procured a heavy hammer to deter further encroachments until paid. Leary seeks a quick remedy without excessive red tape.

Leary Genelert Owey

Bituminous Operators Confer on Anthracite Substitution Plan

Central and Western Pennsylvania bituminous operators met in Philadelphia with Supt B to discuss extending soft coal as a substitute for anthracite amid suspension of Ruhring. They plan a broad campaign, targeting New England and the Middle Atlantic states to ship about 6,000,000 tons of prepared stove coal.

Philadelphia Pennsylvania New England Middle Atherte

Mitchell defends aviation reform as court martial awaits

Colonel William Mitchell proposes a unified national defense under one head with three sub secretaries for army navy and air. He calls for a consolidated Aeronautics Department and a civilian aviation program while awaiting possible court martial proceedings in San Antonio.

Nugent San Antonio Texas Mitchell War Department Hel- Tick Hines Savy Wilbur Navy Administration Army Nugents Washington Defense ‘Department Navy Air Loais Department Iy Lo Ake Cour William Mitchell Wighth Corps Congress Aeronautics Bureau Mitchhell Imbreciio Land Water Aeronautics Secretary of National Defense Department of Aeronautics T He Airways Royal Department Sa Ats

Canoists At Sea After Sept. 1 Note Reaches Tuscany Coast

Rome reports no further word on Lieutenant Smith a Canadian and his companion Brandt after they paddled a world tour in a canoe. A note found by Italian pilots says they were injured and starving with a smashed canoe and no water. The wager had allowed a steamboat crossing and listed Naples August 18 as departure in the journey from Boulogne to Rome.

Rome Lieeutenant Smith Brandt Tuscany Italy Smith Europe Boulogne Halifax New York Liverpool London Atlantic English Channel Naples Leningrad Russia

Memorial for Bridgeport civic leader urged by aldermen

City officials push a plan to honor a long-time Bridgeport benefactor with an ornamental lamp standard on a square. A public subscription fund and a $160 pele are mentioned as part of the memorial effort led by Alderman Ard and Lampsy committee head Sehl.

St. Vincent’s Hospital Bridgeport William Ard August Sehl Danbury and Bethel Street Railway Company Joseph Alderson Sewer Committee Leverty and Yarley Pierce Manufacturing Company Bernardino and Manchin

Reward Offered for Missing Naval Seaplane PXN-9 No. 1

Honolulu chapter of the Navona Aero nautical association led by Van Valkenberg offers 500 dollars for the recovery of missing naval seaplane PXN-9 No. 1. Port delivery to naval authorities at sea is required. no successful search finds a crew yet.

Honolui Rapaw van Valkenberg Aireways Honolulu Navona Aeronautical Association Port Oor John Roesers San Francises

Ambulance Calls Log Shows Two Self Harm Attempts

The Daily Record notes two ambulance calls. Eduard Reilly, 38, at 98 Chapel Street attempted self harm by ingesting mercury tablets. He refused treatment and was taken to Bridgeport Hospital after an antidote was offered. Josephine Prono, 14, of 21 Columbus Place was transferred to St Vincent's Hospital for appendicitis as a guest of a private doctor.

Eduard Reilly Chapel Street Nichols Road East Main Street Bridgeport Hospital Josephine Prono Columbus Place St. Vincent's Hospital

Coast Guard Intercepts Suspect Schooner The Integral on Bridgeport Voyage

The Coast Guard pursues a suspected contraband liquor schooner named the Integral on its first Bridgeport voyage. Captain Kohler announces plans to maintain service to Canal, while federal inspectors monitor cargo discharge. The ship carries 447000 superficial feet of Canadian lumber and a watch will remain for about ten days until holds are cleared and authorities confirm legitimacy.

Intercept International Bridgeport Kohler Here Canal

School Superintendent Initiated as Rotary Member

Li H. Havens president of the Board of Education and Carroll B. Reed superintendent of schools were inducted into the Rotary club at the Incheon meeting in Strat field yesterday noon. Retiring president George H. Woods led the ceremony.

Li. H. Havens Board of Education Carroll B. Reed Achuals Rotary Club Incheon Stratfield George H. Woods Cere

Last of Ripper board appointees draws pay

Miss Margaret A. Daley, clerk in the tax collector’s office, accepts pay under protest on the salary set by the Common Council. Daley is the last of the ripper board appointees to take pay, with a salary of 1800 before the ripple law, reduced to 1200 by the council under collector Howard Challenger. She states the move does not relinquish her rights to the higher pay.

Am City B. D. Bagley Nettle May Cyphers A. Cendini Louise Hansen James Mortimer Cornelius O'Brien Emil Senwartz Howard Challenger Howard L. Kelly Margaret Sheedy Ellen Cleary Mary A. Bond Elizabeth Barber Joe Winnick Monroe JH. L Blackman Olive Boynhun Turney Bros Plaza Lorient John Wengzh Auorrey Greenstein Paul Dietz Margaret A. Daley Howard S. Challenger Common Council M. Daley Miss

Norwalk Mayor Strategy Sparks Partisan Clash

In Norwalk a heated council session saw Democrats demand postponement and retaliation remarks arise as Republican members resisted definite appointments. Attendees included Michael Riordan Albert Pohlman John Frizzell and Dr Wolfe as tensions flared over Hartford actions and mayoral absence.

Michael J. Riordin Repubican Hartford Albert M. Pohlman John R. Frizzell Frizzell Lake Placid Edward Gans Harry Renton Uawis Pugh Dr. Wolfe

Barber Bordiere Enters New Britain High for Commercial Studies

James Bordiere a New Britain barber today enrolled as a freshman at New Britain High School to study commercial subjects and Spanish. He, married, has claimed the equivalent of a second year high school education in Italy and passed an oral and written exam after seeking admission through Superintendent Holmes. Bordiere plans to qualify for an export department job in a local factory.

New Britain James Bordiere Main Street New Britain High School Bordiere Holmes Italy

Police and Fire Appointments Expanded by City

Dr Robert M Wolfe announced new hires for both services. The fire department grows to 82 paid men and the police force to 30 patrolmen and three sergeants. Veterans John L Roberts Harry Brown John Guarnier Ed ward Williams and John Moriarty join as officers along with William Albert son Carl Mace Charles Smith Fred Morash George Williamson and Vincent Ryan. A Democrats committee offered the mayoralty nomination to John Cavanaugh who declined and the offer will go to Wolfe.

Robert M. Wolfe John L. Roberts Harry Brown John Guarnier Edward Williams John Moriarty William Albertson Carl Mace Charles Smith Fred Morash George Williamson Vincent Ryan Fire Department John Cavanaugh Crofut and Knapp Company Irig

Hartford police open inquiry into Mrs Zukowski death

In Hartford a police investigation began into the death of 36 year old Mrs Helen Zukowski wife of Dionysy Zukowski of 81 South Prospect Street and mother of three who died at Mount Sinai Hospital after admission Monday afternoon An autopsy by Medical Examiner George Ranh found death from a criminal operation prompting the probe.

Hartford Helen Zukowski Dionysy Zukowski South Prospect Street Mount Sinai Hospital Abs Zukowski Hospital Svnstant George Ranh

Five-Year-Old Dies From Burns After Bonfire Accident

Annie Seada, five, of Nott Street, Wethersfield, died at Hartford Hospital from burns suffered when her dress caught fire at a bonfire yesterday afternoon. She was playing with other children near the fire when the incident occurred.

Hartford Annie Seada Nott Street Wethersfield Hartford Hospital

Labor convention airs grievances on cost and union shop presence

Delegates at the labor gathering discussed toolmaking costs and garment pricing. Thomas McMahon of New York, international president of the Triwled Textile Workers, spoke on the American Thread strike at Willimantic and the cost breakdown of a $60 suit, noting management drives over 75 percent of production costs. Committees were appointed for auditing, credentials, constitution, officers’ report, reception, distribution, press, resolutions, and grievances with members from New Haven, Stamford, Hartford, Meriden, and Willimantic.

Bridgeport New Haven ieMahon John M. Murphy William H. Wellener Meriden Thomas Russell, Sr Hartford Sidney Frank Greenwich Frank B. Gorang Edward A. Collins Stamford Conrad J. Leary James Haugh Danbury Adaline Lacrasta Willimantic Frank O'Meara Thomas Potts Floren Alsano William Therrien Henry Gels Frank A. FitzGerald William H. Donahue Norwich Joseph Donoevan

Norwalk Diver Wounded Severely in Reservoir Accident

It is said that John F. O'Brien of New York city broke his neck while diving into a reservoir at South Norwalk on Sunday. His condition is very low and little hope is held for recovery.

Norwalk Sept Jon. F. O'Brien New York City South Norwalk Suneday

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