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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1925

Page

7

Five Men Hurt On Railroad Track In Willimantic Crash

Five New London men were injured when their automobile left the highway at Williams crossing of the Central Vermont railway and ran down the track. They were brought to St. Joseph hospital. four were released after treatment. One man remained in custody on intoxication charges. Citizens named include Joseph Wilson, John Malone, George Moriarty, and George Simming.

Willimantic New London Franklin Williams Crossing Central Vermont Railway Crover Street George Morirty Cassius Street Pao- Nee Moriarty Jaguar Williamte Malone Clover Street Sas George Simming Moore Street

Rescued Flyers Escape Hospital Near Pearl Harbor

Five PN-9 aviators escaped the Naval hospital at Pearl Harbor after spending last night there. Physicians reported their condition almost normal and urged continued hospital rest, while the aviators argued for time away from the hospital citing 235 consecutive hours aloft and 218 port-to-port segments in their fuelless flights.

Honoluluv Naval Hospital Pearl Harbor PN-9 Hopital Rodgers

Shubert Theatre Remains Closed in New Haven

The Shubert theatre will stay shut this week due to an unsettled contract dispute between the local musicians union and management. Eldridge announced, and Louis Weil said the disagreement stems from a proposed 35 week season and a salary increase, with efforts in New York failing to reach terms as unions align for the Vagabond King production.

New Haven Musicians’ Union Shubert B.D. Eldridge Lund Louis P. Weil Musicians' Union J. X S. Weber New York New York Orchestra Snuber Weber Carpenters Lattes Varid

Man's Leg Broken Hit by Car in Stamford

Stamford September 13 Special entry: John Callahan 22 Wanra Han Street was struck by a car driven by Dan F Sheenan Wilson Avenue Rowayton while crossing West Broad Street. He was taken to Stamford Hospital with a broken leg. Car owned by Er upert 184 West List Street York City. No arrests were made.

Stamford West Broad Street John Callahan Wanrahan Street Dan F. Sheenan Wilson Arenu Rowayton Stamford Hospital Erupert West List Street York City

May adjudge Noel Lane in court physician says

Newark New Jersey September 18 AP according to Dr John M Thompson senior physician at Overbrook county hospital whose resignation is sought Noel confessed slayer of Mary Daly and Raymond Pierce suffering from dammed up emotions The doctor expected gradual healing until he is fit for trial State attorneys plan to present evidence while defense will argue insanity at the time of kidnapping and killing The case is set for trial in two weeks with attorney Howard C Barber among counsel

Newark N. J John M. Thompson Bounty Overbrook Harrison Noel Mary Daly Raymond Pierce AL Overbrook Noel Haive Dr. Thompson Tissex Vounty Taloia Dort Tors Leroy G. Kirkman Walter S. Washington Arer D’aloia Arne Howard C. Barber Society For the Prevention of Crime New York Essex County

Building Active Report Signals Mixed New England Economy

Boston reports state by state textile and employment trends with steady building activity and temporary layoffs in skilled trades. Connecticut notes good overall employment, with some labor surplus in parts while others face shortages.

Boston New England Busetts Connecticut Wicm

Bingham Cancels Speaking Dates to Aid War Board

LEM Sept 23 AP United States Senator Hiram Bingham said he would cancel many speaking engagements to place his services at the disposal of the President and to assist the aircraft defense board. He expressed reluctance but deemed the assignment by the President to duty with the board paramount and hoped others would understand.

LEM United Tes Hiram Bingham Sun Injary

Knell for Straws Sound Today in Fashion Decline

A garbled 19th century note warns that those clinging to straw hats will face fashion punishment. It reports most people already abandoned straw headwear while strolling on Sunday, leaving only a few still wearing them yesterday. The piece hints at social enforcement and changing style trends.

First Baptist Church Resumes Fall Services

The regular fall services at First Baptist Church, West and Washington avenues, were resumed yesterday morning led by Pastor Rev. Whacles. The service included the ordination of the Lord's Supper and the reception of new members in the church.

First Baptist Church FirstBaptst West and Washington Avenues Whacles

Greenwich Yacht Wins Green witch Challenge Cup Race

Greenwich Conn Sept 13 AP Deress of o the Indian Marher ht ovinh won the pool race of the series Sunday for the Greenwich Challenge Cup presented by fame Cammiere William M. Chitts Ardette at Bayside C was second.

Greenwich Conm Ovinh Fame Cammiere Wiliam

Razor attack on beloved's clothes shocks town

Frank Tayes, 24, held by police on theft charges after allegedly entering Mabel Chreen OC’s room and destroying most of her wardrobe and stealing a gold watch. Police estimate the loss at about 500 dollars as Tayes had kept company with Mabel for months amid rumors she dated others.

Stampord Frank Tayes Bayes Taine House Mabel Chreen Mabel Fle

First Communion of Churches Unites Congregations

The combined congregations of King’s Sebway church and Park Street Congregational church held their first communion yesterday at Park Street Church. Rev. T Rigledge Teale conducted the service as Rev. John Dalton from the merged King’s High church led the pulpit while Mr Beale enjoyed a brief holiday.

King’s Sebway Church Park Street Congregational Church Park Street T. Rigledge Teale King’s Highehiyeh 1Kt Street Congregational Church John Dalton Beale

Men Break Up Birthday Party in Stamford Riot

Stamford Sept. 13 Special Harry Peterson of 3192 Ludlow street and Edward Delahunt of the same city were arrested Saturday night on breach of peace charges after a disturbance at a birthday party for Jeremiah Gaetani on Wardwell street. A third man fled. Peterson and Delahunt said they had been drinking but did not start the fight. Police detained them for investigation.

Stamford Harry Peterson Ludlow Street Edward Delahunt City Mary Gaetani Wardwell Street Gaetani Jeremiah Peterson Delahunt Gaetan Hadquarters

Pleasure Beach Season Ends With Fireworks Finale

The Faetuna Benevolent diery outing wrapped Pleasure Beach season on the island in a blaze of glory and fireworks. Despite poor weather, activity remained steady, with plans for winter improvements and new purchases ahead of a directors' meeting around October 14 to decide exact renovations.

Pleaser Beach Faetuna Benevolent Diery Tapaoange Et Pleasure Directora

Meetings Tonight At Masonic And Civic Halls In Stratford

Listings show multiple lodge and fraternal group meetings across Stratford and nearby districts including Masonic lodges at 841 State Street and 847 Main Street, St Pauls Episcopal church council, Glee club events, and assorted orders and councils in city venues such as St George Street, Angeline, and Cannon Street with locale references to Washington and Park City areas.

Okenack Teibe Mons Hull Stritford Torroney Glee St. Charles Hall Mialin Street Lridgeport Lodge L. O Munver Lodge Lang St. George Stretford Avenue Samuel Bl Morris Lodge Broad Street St. Paul's Church Episcopil Une Angeline Bartlety Daughters of Vecerana Main Street N W. Bishop Camp Ate Arraery Neecutive Board Af Charity Indge Oo. S Cannon Street Bridgepoam Radio Algonquin Club Tloyalty Lodge C. F State Street

God Good to Me Says Rockefeller In 5 Line Verse

Cleveland Ohio September 14 A short poem by John D Rockefeller on his 86th birthday was his contribution to the record of the Early Settlers association of the Western Reserve meeting. He sent regrets for not attending and said the verse is for the 1925 record. Rockefeller notes a life of work and play with God being good every day.

God Rockefeller Hs Torn Pd. Rockefeller

Obituary notices summary for several residents

Obituaries report Eugene E McCann of 458 Hollister avenue dying after a long illness. Survived by wife Catherine and son Raymond of Springfield MA. Funeral from home Tuesday September 15 at 8:30 am, solemn mass at Blessed Sacrament church at 9, burial in St Michael's cemetery. Also notes deaths of Frederick Kettner 1144 Barnum avenue, Joseph Patterson 05 Forth Street, Winfield Scott Thompson with services in Bridgeport and New York, Patrick H Toohey a member of Court Pequonnock and St Patrick's church, burial in St Michael's cemetery, and a service for Thompson held at Wilmot and West with burial in Lakeview.

Eugene E. McCann Eugene J. McCann Hollister Avenue Catherine Raymond Springfield Mass Bridgeport Chain Company Blessed Sacrament Church St. Michel's Cemetery Frederick Kettner Barnum Avenue Lakeview Cemetery Joseph Patterson Forth Street St. Michael's Cemetery Winfield Scott Thompson Winfield S. Thompson New York Wilmot and West Charles Thompson New Jersey George B. Thompson Bridgeport Burleal Patrick H. Toohey St. Patrick New York City Lafayette Street Ressig West End

Private charities best, Ritchie says in prepared address

Washington September 13 CAP Social welfare work in the main can best be accomplished by privates rather than governmental agencies Governor Albert C Ritchie of Maryland declared in a prepared address tonight before the final conference of Catholic charities State activities along these lines should be confined to promoting child health protecting them from harmful labor and interfering with education and prescribing educational standards while leaving proper denominational schools untampered.

Washington Albert C Ritchie Maryland Catholic Charities

Adjutant General Approves Parade by Connecticut Guard

Hartford dispatch reports the adjutant general approves a parade by Company H 16th Infantry named as successor to Company H First Connecticut Infantry. The Connecticut National Guard may parade under arms with the American Legion in Bridgeport on September 14. Governors staff ordered to meet at the Wauregan hotel Norwich on September 7 at 12 noon.

Hartford First Connecticut Infantry Adjutant General Connercilient Infantry Connecticut National Guard American Legion Bridgeport Wauregan Hotel Norwich Thur

Married 60 Years Visit Near Here

Bayonne New Jersey September. Mr and Mrs Geone Woodruff celebrated their sixtieth wedding anniversary. He is a retired druggist and real estate man. They plan to drive next week by automobile to visit I a son Carlton Woodruff at Grange Connecticut.

Bayyonne Geone Woodruff Both Carlton Woodruff Grange

Woman Dies After Car Strikes Hartford Resident

Hartford Sept 13 Mrs Anna Hagarty 56 is in dying condition with two skull fractures after being struck by a speeding car on Lyle Avenue turning into Morris Street. Detectives seek the driver, expected to be arrested soon, with witnesses identifying the vehicle. She was widow of Joseph Hagarty and sister-in-law of former Mayor Frank Hagarty.

Anna Ll. Hagarty Hartford Hospital Fagarrty Joseph Hagarty Hartford sis+terain-hiw Frank A. Hagarty St. Peter's Church Lyle Avenue Morris Street

Burglars Foiled In Store Robbery In New London

In New London at 136 Bank Street, thieves spiked goods valued around 5000 were ransacked as Patrolman Henry Hicks spotted an open back door and three men unloading items. Joseph Reyes, 28, was captured. Juan Betancourt, 24, later arrested by Patrolman Thomas Lyden. Four men allegedly came from New York about 10 days earlier to plan the robbery. Police expect to arrest the two fugitives.

New London Gately and Brennan Bank Street Henry Hicks Hicks Joseph Reyes Thomas Lyden Juan Betancourt New York

Hartford Chinese Claim Neutrality

Hartford dispatch notes signs in Chinese laundries stating neutrality in the Tang wars. Laundries on Albany Avenue display placards declaring residents belong to neither On Leong nor Hip Sing Tong and will take no side. Police report no violence or New York influx detected at that time.

Hartford Albany Avenue Don New York Tha

Milk thefts terrorize Hartford residents

Hartford police pursued a bold milk thief who struck the home of R. T. Smith at 316 Patrfield Avenue. Despite ongoing surveillance by Officer James Dooley under Lt. William Weltner, the suspect remained at large as residents filed complaints and authorities intensified efforts.

Hartford R. T. Smith Patrfield Avenue Mr. Smith William Weltner James Dooley

Hydroplane Still Stranded On Mud Flats After Crash

The Curtiss hydroplane wrecked near Johnson's Creek remains on mud flats after Friday’s crash. Pilot Arthur Caperton and co pilot Irving Teelz are not seen, believed to have left for New York. Engine trouble forced the landing while en route from London to Mineola Field, with the wing pontoon embedded in shallow water.

Johnson's Creek Mineola Field T. T Fort Jefferson Ferry Arthur J. Caperton Garden City N. Y Irving Teelz New York Caperton London Elm Pier

Daily Record of Ambulance Calls

Daily Record of Ambulance Calls notes multiple cases including Mrs Charles Rumage at 141 Prince Street transferred to Rondgeport hospital for maternity care, John Dee found on Teers Street taken to Hilside home, William Bantas seventeen months at 285 Poplar Street with a small piece of read containing rat, taken to Bt Vincent's hospital, and an alcohol related incident near East Warehngton and East Main. Police investigating.

Charles Rumage Prince Streets Rondgeport Hospital P.m John Dee Teers Street Hilside P Om William Bantas Popler Street Bt. Vincent's Hospital East Warehington Avenue East Main Street D. Fornuchella Pembroke Street

Burglary Suspects Arrested in Willimantic Area

YOUPHET, BURGLYRS HELD. Stanley Budnick eighteen and William Kammins nineteen of Alansfield Center were arrested by police at Eagleville on charges of taking part in at least 20 burglaries in Willimantic South Coventry and Mansfield. They will have a hearing tomorrow.

Willimantic Stanley Budnick William Kammins Alansfield Center Eagleville Eday Wallmantic South Coventry Mansfield

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