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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1925

Page

3

Prohibition Study Finds Mixed Signs on Nation’s Rule

A government research report on national prohibition shows reduced saloon presence and mixed social effects. It cites declines in open drinking and some improvements in home life, but notes increased youth drinking and uneven law enforcement attitudes. The study urges careful, long term analysis before final judgments.

National Conference of Social Work F. Ernest Johnson Federal Council Socal Central United States Learned Societies Friends of Prohibition King of Statistics Prohibition Treasury Department Luchus Emily Sowal America Association For Organizing

Fedora slayer still at large as inquest set

Police searched East Side houses for the alleged murderer of Fedora with no success. Surrounding towns were notified but yielded no clues. An inquest is scheduled for 9:30 p m with Coroner Joan J Phelan presiding. The deceased's wife, three visitors, and Sam Ferrara will testify. Medical Examiner H LeBaron Peters ruled death from blood loss due to a severed artery.

Trian Joan J. Phelan Fedora Sam Ferrara H. LeBaron Peters

Prayers and Rain End Drought Stretch in Atlanta

In Atlanta on Sunday afternoon heavy rain began, the first since July 16, with the Weather bureau unable to confirm until Monday. Indications point to widespread rainfall across the south, ending weeks of drought. Four light showers had fallen since July 26 with little relief. Prayers for rain were ordered in churches, and rain began soon after services.

Atlanta

Bridgeport Democrats rally with critics of Roraback

In Bridgeport dinner remarks, speakers including World and Governor George Cullinan and toastmaster Cullinan attacked Connecticut political machines led by J Henry Roraback. They charged corruption in Hartford, urged unity among Democrats and independent Republicans, and called for a new city administration to end waste and stagnation.

Ineal Jf Ae Roraback Connecticut Mr. Seitz Joshua Cangon Canaan Henry Roraback J. Henry Roraback Mr. Sells John King Bridgeport Seitz Connecticut Light and Power Company Hartford Insurance Companies New York, New Haven and Tritford Railroad Hartford Thett Roranack Rorabark Henry Roraback Whartford Leftz Cannan Brooklyn Thomas M. Cullinan Cullinan

Silzer Blames G O P for Coal Troubles in New Jersey

Governor Silzer criticizes the federal administration for inaction on the anthracite coal strike and monopoly power. He argues the president and Congress have failed to curb rising coal prices, protect consumers, and provide timely emergency measures, urging action under private ownership with stronger regulation.

Washington Silzer Tam Congress Voal Commission United States New Jersey Gov. Pinchot Borah Samee Poly Federal Tribe Erernal Fact Finding Commission

Mitchell attacks charges over defense and aviation reform

The speaker blasts critics as demagogues who harm national defense and aviation. He accuses accusers of disloyal conduct, urges accountability for military officers moonlighting in politics, and rejects claims of army navy race arrangements as false.

Thes Congress United States Pearson Skeel Army Navy

Two Connecticut fugitives questioned in New Haven murder case

Police grilled two youths over the murder of an unidentified man in a New Haven suburb last September. Joseph Macri, 18, and Nick De Millia, 21, both from New Haven, denied involvement and claimed they came to New York for work. They were living rough after failing to find jobs, and police noted an earlier drunken-burial incident linked to the case.

New York Connecticut New Haven Joseph Macri Congress Avenus Olympia Macri Nick de Millia Congress Avenue Hallock Street Macti Mack de Mulla Roward Collinsy

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