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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1925

Page

7

Danbury Boosters Withhold Position on Bus Permits

The Danbury Boosters club declined to take a position on motor bus transportation proposals between Danbury and other cities. Edward V. Gildea, president of Taxt Company, asked the group to support his firm against New England Transportation Company, a subsidiary of the railroad. Gildea noted his company currently runs bus service between Danbury and Bridgeport and Danbury and Waterbury.

Danbury Bridge- Port Waterbury

McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Tablets Ad Claims Quick Gains

Skinny men are urged to use McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Tablets to gain 5 to 10 pounds in 30 days. The ad pledges 60 tablets for 60 cents and offers a money back guarantee if the target gain is not met. Hindle & Leverly Drug Stores are named as sellers.

Hindle & Leverly Drug Stores McCoy's

Danbury Lines Clash Over Hospital Rail Service

The Danbury hospital line runs at a loss and New England Transportation seeks permits for Danbury to Waterbury and possibly Danbury to Bridgeport. Gildea argues dual operation hurts service, claiming both firms would quit and Danbury residents would lose quality. The club postponed action pending executive committee review after J W Guinee condemned Gildea’s appearance before the group.

New England Transportation Company Danbury Waterbury Bridgeport Gildea Danbury Hospital Gilder J. W Guinee Danbury Division of the Railroad Glidea

New Zoning Plans To Be Discussed At Stamford Meet

Stamford faces public hearing on Sept 16 in the high school assembly hall as the town and city Zoning Commission unveils proposed regulations after months of secrecy. Abram Speike, finances board member and real estate holder, calls the plan legalized larceny and says it would limit property rights and hinder Stamford's growth. The note also mentions ocean liner dining glassware and the Post Office Department's enduring service amid deficits.

Stamford Lone Town and City Zoning Commission Assembly Hall Abram Speike Jeity Board of Finance

New England to advise on fuel use amid coal debate

The New England conference, called by Governor Fuller, agrees to advise state fuel administrators and governors in states without an appointee. Hammond urges using soft coal and low volatile bituminous coal, saying oil won't solve the fuel crisis and could be costly. He cites potential $70,000,000 in savings, while noting softer Pennsylvania coal is cheaper but less suited for home use. Participants include Gov. Winant and J. C. Boyle with Goss and Sprague among others.

Boston New England Fuller Massachusetts John Hays Hammond Winant New Hampshire Hammond Inwood W. Goss Connecticut Interstate Commerce Commission Pennsylvannia Goss Pennsylvania West Virginia J. C. Boyle Portland Maine Gov. C. Winant Charles C Sherburne Vermont TI. W. Goss Ernest L Sprague Rhode Island Tthe

Kent Couple Married in Quiet Ceremony

Eunice C. Darling daughter of Mr and Mrs Lyman B Darling wed Edgar W Soule son of Mr and Mrs Willard Soule in Kent on Tuesday. Rev Elsie F Stowe of South Britain officiated. After a reception the couple left for their home in Medora North Dakota.

Kent Eunice C. Darling Lyman B. Darling Egdar W. Soule Willard Soule Elsie F. Stowe South Britain Medora Noth Dakota

Revoked License Of Steamer Engineer After Newport Boiler Blast

The federal license of John A. Grant chief engineer of the Mackinac Pawtucket excursion steamer was revoked by local inspectors following a Newport harbor boiler explosion that killed 53. George W. McVay captain faces negligence charges. George Mullen assistant engineer remains under treatment for burns and must appear for trial September 29. Grant was accused of permitting unsafe boilers and not reporting repairs to local inspectors.

Providence, R. I John A. Grant Mackinac Pawtucket Newport Harbor United States Steamboat Inspection Service George W. McVay Hoover Steamboat Inspection Service Grant

Assault on Stamford resident triggers police probe

Wealthy Stamford resident Mrs Thomas McMillan was attacked and gagged by an unknown man on Neroton avenue around 9 20 pm. Darien and Stamford police lack a description. A house guest arrival frightened the assailant and spared her, as she and her family face a nervous aftermath. The assailant grabbed a cloth from her hand and bound her mouth during the assault.

Stamford Neroton Avenue Thomas McMillan Darien

New Industry Brings Watch Crystal Maker to Bridgeport

C A Willard, secretary of Bridgeport Industrial Bureau, announced a new industry for Bridgeport. JL Lederman, Swiss watch crystal expert, leases top floor of 209 Center Street for 5 002 square feet in a two story building, with 15 hands initially employed beginning January 1. The firm supplies high end watch crystals to major manufacturers and exports internationally. Credit is given to Michael Roth and Frank Muller for initiating Lederman’s Bridgeport move.

C A. Willard Industrial Bureau Bridgeport Jl.lederman New York City Lederman Center Street Bridgeport Plastic Fabric Company Max and Albert Cohen Tis Company Michael Roth Adams Roth Baking Company Frank Muller Bureau Wmduce Hom

Ives Trucking Buffers Shippers to Road Traffic

Frederick Ives of the Ives Trucking Company spoke at a Kiwanis meeting in Stratfield noon yesterday, describing trucking firms as buffers between shippers and the road. He recounted daily problems, reviewed past and present conditions, and advised merchants and manufacturers on speeding deliveries. President Bayliss announced a telegram from Portland delegates congratulating the club. Henry Cliff was out of town at a Forestry Commission convention.

Frederick Ives Ives Trucking Company Kiwanis Club Stratfield Bayliss Portland Elu Henry Cliff Forestry Commission

Mrs Belasco Fined for Departures and Declarations

New York Sept 10 AP Mrs Davd Belasco wife of the theatrical producer returned from Europe aboard the Paria Sept 1 and was fined and forfeited a total of 1493 for failing to declare purchases made abroad Undeclared apparel valued at 960 was revealed after luggage investigation following tips from Paris arrivals裸體

New York Mra Belanco Europe Paria Edward Barnes Customs House Paris Belasco

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