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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1925

Page

8

Five Men Hurt On Railroad Track Near Willimantic

Five New London men were injured when their automobile left the highway at Williams crossing of the Central Vermont line and plunged down a bank. They were treated at St Joseph hospital. four were released, one remained under arrest for intoxication. Suspects include Joseph Wilson John Malone and George Moriarty. Moriarty driver of the car faces additional charge of operating under the influence.

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 pilots escape hospital in Pearl Harbor incident

Five PN-9 aviators from Pearl Harbor fled Sunday from the Naval hospital into the homes of friends. Physicians said their condition was nearly normal and urged full hospital rest, while the men argued they could be patients only if kept there. The group had logged 235 hours aloft and over 218 hours of “sailing” to port on their fuelless craft.

Honoluluv Naval Hospital Pearl Harbor PN-9 Hopital Rodgers

Shubert Theatre Remains Closed in New Haven

The Shubert Theatre will stay closed this week as contract talks between the local musicians union and management fail to settle. Local union president Louis Weil said the 35 week season and salary terms were not agreed to, after manager Eldridge and officials in New York failed to reach a deal.

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 by Car in Stamford

Stamford September 13 Special John Callahan 22 Wanra han street was hit while crossing West Broad street. Dan F Sheenan Wilson arenu Rowayton drove the car. Callahan was taken to Stamford hospital with a broken leg. The car owner is 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

Newark NJ September 18 AP Following aloes note shows Noel Lane may be adjudged insane at trial. Dr John M Thompson senior physician at Overbrook hospital says emotional dammed up state released gradually with shock from crimes. Prosecutor and doctors plan to present evidence. defense argues insanity at time of kidnapping and murder. Counsel includes Howard C Barber and a New York attorney. No announcement on reward distribution.

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 Activity Report Across New England Cities

Boston notes steady building activity and a generally satisfactory labor situation. The Federalesment Service monthly report says textile employment remains largely part time with skilled labor shortages in some areas and surplus in others. Most temporarily laid off workers find work in other industries as extensive building projects continue across Connecticut and the state shows adequate resident labor supply.

Boston New England Busetts Connecticut Wicm

Bingham to Cancel Speaking Dates

Lem Sept 23 AP says United States Senator Hiram Bingham announced he would cancel many speaking engagements to serve the President and the board on national defense duties after an aircraft accident. He expressed regret but priority given to assignment on the board.

LEM United Tes Hiram Bingham Sun Injary

Knell for Straw Hats Signals Fashion Change Today

The notice warns that the fifteenth marks a fashion shift away from straw hats. Those who ignore the new style risk social ridicule, while many have already abandoned straw headwear as Sunday strolls begin.

First Baptist Church Resumes Fall Services

The regular fall services at First Baptist Church West and Washington resume yesterday morning led by Pastor Rev Whales Inv. the Lord's Supper was administered and new members were received.

First Baptist Church West Washington Avenues Whacles

Greenwich Yacht Race Upsets for Challenge Cup

In Greenwich Connecticut on September 13 the Indian Marher won the pool race of the Green wich Challenge Cup series. It was presented by William M. Chitts Ardette at Bayside with a competitor from Fame Cammiere Wiliam M. Chitts Ardette placing second.

Greenwich Conm Deress Oo Marher Ht Ovinh Fame Cammiere Wiliam

Wields Razor On Beloveds Clothes in Stampord

Frank Tayes, twenty four, African American, is held on theft charges after entering Mabel Chreen’s room and destroying most of her wardrobe with a razor. He allegedly stole a gold watch. police estimate the damage at a wardrobe value around 500 dollars.

Stampord Frank Tayes Bayes Taine House Mabel Chreen Mabel Fle

First Communion of Churches Held in Park Street Church

The combined congregations of King's Sebway church and Park Street Congregational church held their first joint communion yesterday at Park Street Church. Rev. T. Rigledge Teale conducted the service as pastor. Rev. John Dalton, from the former King's High church, has occupied the pulpit since the merger, while Mr Beale enjoyed holidays and was warmly welcomed by the congregation.

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

Stamford residents Harry Peterson and Edward Delahunt were arrested for breach of the peace after a disturbance at a birthday party in Mrs. Mary Gaetani's home on Wardwell Street. Police reported a near riot. the two claimed they were sober inside the house earlier and others started the fight.

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

Pleasure Beach season ends on island outing blaze

Pleasure Beach closed its season with Faetuna Benevolent Diary’s annual gathering marking a grand finale. Despite poor weather, the beach saw outdoor amusement activity. improvements are planned over winter, with details and ground renovations to be decided at a directors meeting around October 14.

Pleaser Beach Faetuna Benevolent Diery Tapaoange Et Pleasure Directora

Night meetings listed for lodges and societies in Stratford and Bridgeport

Community notices list numerous fraternal and religious group meetings tonight across Stratford and Bridgeport including Masons, Odd Fellows, Elks, and church societies. Names, lodge numbers, street addresses, and venues appear with local chapters such as St George, St Paul’s, and Baker Street area halls.

God Good to Me Says Rockefeller In 5‑Line Verse

Cleveland O Sept 14 A short verse by John D Rockefeller on his 86th birthday was his contribution to the Western Reserve Early Settlers association meeting. Rockefeller a member sent a letter noting his absence. The poem is his 1925 meeting record contribution and reflects a life described as a long happy holiday with God being good every day.

God Rockefeller Hs Torn Pd. Rockefeller

Obituary notices for Eugene E McCann and others

Eugene E McCann died after a long illness at his home 458 Hollister Avenue. Survived by wife Catherine and son Raymond of Springfield MA. Funeral from home Tuesday Sept 15 at 8:30 am then Mass at Blessed Sacrament Church at 9. Burial in St Michael's Cemetery. Also notices Frederick Kettner died at 1144 Barnum Avenue with funeral today at 2 pm from home. Interment Lakeview Cemetery. Joseph Patterson funeral from 05 Forth Street home this morning at 6:30 then Blessed Sacrament Church at 9. Burial St Michael's Cemetery. Winfield Scott Thompson died in New York. private funeral held at Wilmot and West services rooms. Survived by brothers Charles and George B. Thompson. Burial Lakeview Cemetery. Patrick H Toohey funeral from home at 8:30 then St Patrick's Church at 9. Member of Court Pequonnock Fief A. and St Patrick's Church. Burial St Michael's Cemetery. Final service for Winfield Scott Thompson held yesterday at 3 pm at Wilmot and West. Rev Ressig officiated. Burial Laszeview Cemetery.

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 says Ritchie in Maryland address

Washington Sept 13 CAP Governor Albert C Ritchie of Maryland declared social welfare work is best accomplished by private groups rather than government agencies. In his prepared speech to the final conference of Catholic charities he urged state activity focus on child health, protection from harmful labor, and setting educational standards while leaving denominational schools undisturbed.

Washington Albert C Ritchie Maryland Catholic Charities

Adjutant General Approves Parade for Connecticut Guard

Hartford has approved a parade by CT National Guard units led by Company H 16th Infantry. The march marks the successor designation for Company H First Connecticut Infantry with veterans from Company 21, First Connecticut. The parade will be under arms with the American Legion in Bridgeport on Monday September 14. Gov staff must report to the adjutant general at the Wauregan Hotel Norwich on Thursday September 7 at 12 noon.

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

Woodruff couple marks sixtieth wedding anniversary

Mr and Mrs Geone Woodruff of Bayonne New Jersey celebrate sixty years of marriage. He is a retired druggist and real estate man. They plan a road trip by automobile to visit their son Carlton Woodruff at Grange Connecticut next week.

Bayyonne Geone Woodruff Both Carlton Woodruff Grange

Woman Dies After Car Strikes Hartford Widow Hagarty

Sept 13 Hartford. Mrs Anna Hagarty 56 a widow and sister-in-law of ex mayor Frank Hagarty is dying at Hartford hospital after being struck by a speeding car on Lyle Avenue that turned into Morris Street, witnesses say. Detectives seek the driver awaiting identification to arrest. She returned from St Peters church when struck, hurled 20 feet.

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 targeting Gately and Brennan goods valued around 5000 were stopped when Patrolman Henry Hicks found the back door ajar and three men loading items into bags. Joseph Reyes, 28, was captured. Juan Betancourt, 24, was later arrested. Two escapees sought by police.

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

Hartford Chinese Claim Neutrality

Hartford residents see Chinese laundries displaying signs declaring neutrality in the Tang wars sweeping the nation. Police report no violence yet and no influx of Chinese from New York as tensions rise after raids on Chinese aliens.

Hartford Albany Avenue Don New York Tha

Milk theft spree ends none as Hartford officer watches

Hart ford police kept the home of R T Smith under surveillance after a string of milk thefts stirring fear in the neighborhood. Lieutenant William Weltner ordered Officer James Dooley to remain posted and arrest any suspicious person while the suspect remained at large.

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

Hydroplane stranded on mud flats after crash near Mineola Field

The Curtiss hydroplane crashed in Johnsons Creek Friday afternoon and remained stuck on mud flats through Saturday and Sunday. Pilots Arthur Caperton of Garden City and Irving Teelz of New York were not seen. the craft, damaged while diverting to Mineola Field, may head to New York. The wing’s pontoon sank into the shallow water near the yacht pier.

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 Ambulance Call Log With scattered details

Fragmented record notes ambulance transfers and medical attention. Mrs Charles Rumage of 141 Prince street received maternity care and was sent to Rondgeport hospital. John Dee found on Eers street tied to alcoholism and taken to Hillside home. William Bantas, seventeen months, of 285 Popler street, taken to Bt. Vincent's hospital in serious but not critical condition. Incident at East Wareh ington avenue and East Main street described as an affray. Dr Fornuchel of Pembroke street referenced. police investigating.

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

Burglars Held After Wallmantic Series Break-ins

In Willimantic on September 18 AP reports Stanley Budnick 18 and William Kammins 19 of Allenfield Center were arrested by police at Eagleville on charges of taking part in at least 20 burglaries across Wallmantic South Coventry and Mansfield. They face a hearing tomorrow.

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

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