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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1925

Page

4

Prohibition Outcomes: Doubt Remains In Despite Data

A long extract reviews a national prohibition study showing mixed signals. It notes claimed declines in household liquor access and delinquency, but rising youth drinking and eroding respect for law. The report calls for careful, long term research and warns against overreliance on statistics.

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 Suchus Emily Lowal America Ansswers Peopers

Slayer of Fedora Arrest Search Fails. Inquest Set

COMB County reports ongoing manhunt for Fedora killer with houses on East Side searched and no clues found. Coroner Joan J. Phelan announces inquest at 9:30 tonight with Fedora’s wife, three visitors, and Sam Ferrara summoned to testify. Medical Examiner H LeBaron Peters says death caused by loss of blood from a stab wound. one artery severed.

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

Prayers Followed by Heavy Rain

In Atlanta on Sunday afternoon a heavy rain began, the first since July 16, with parish prayers for rain and indications of a general fall across the south. The Weather bureau could not confirm until Monday, noting four light showers since July 26 but no drought relief.

Atlanta

Champion Cullinan for Nomination

A New Jersey sister and several Bridgeport Democrats spoke at a dinner where toastmaster Thomas M. Cullinan urged unity with independent Republicans to revive Bridgeport. Speakers criticized Connecticut leadership led by J Henry Roraback and urged voters to back reform and change in city administration.

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 Rorabark Henry Roraback Whartford Mr. Leftz Ife Cannan Brooklyn Mr. Sets Thomas M. Cullinan Cullinan

Silzer Blames G. O. P. for Anthracite Coal Troubles

Governor Silzer attacks the federal administration and the Republican Party over anthracite coal shortages and rising prices. He argues the government has failed to curb a coal monopoly dominated by eight firms, calls for direct action, and condemns reliance on private ownership without guidance. He urges congressional and executive measures to protect consumers and stabilize supply.

Washington Silzer Tam Congress Ueal Commission United States New Jersey Gov. Pinchot Borah Samee Poly Eara Federal Tribe Orginal

Mitchell Attacks Critics Over Defense and Aviation Charges

A fiery speech denounces charges against national defense and aviation efforts as false and harmful. The speaker accuses critics of demagoguery, disloyal conduct, and schemes to undermine military officers, aviation safety, and civilian oversight, warning of potential military dictatorship if unheeded.

Thes Congress United States Pearson Skeel Army Navy

Unidentified man linked to New Haven murder case

New York dispatch reports police grilled two youths from Connecticut over a New Haven suburb murder last September. One claimed identity as Joseph Macri 18 of New Haven the other as Nick De Millia 21 of Congress Avenue and Hallock Street. Both denied involvement and said they fled for work.

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

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