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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1925

Page

13

Short Beach lease question sparks opinion shift in Stratford

Stratford faces a surge of public opinion after a semi formal dinner for retiring town manager R. H. Hunter. The debate centers on the town’s lease plan with the Y M C A and the possibility of suing to reclaim rental payments if the referendum fails. Judge Comley advises compromise to avoid costly court battles as title ownership remains uncertain.

Stratford R. H. Hunter Holmes’ Inn Oronoaue Mageli Short Beach Bridgeport M. C Arthur M. Comley Comiey Supreme Court Comley A. W. Burritt Burritt Council YM. CG. A Wiliam Jones Henry Smith William Jones Donald Sammis Stort Beach Seaulde Bridgepore Y.M C. A

Gunman Captured After Menace in Elm Street Home

Elmer Gaston was cornered by police in Elm Street, firing a shot into the ceiling to threaten a woman. Sergeant Patrick O Mara tackled him, pinning him to the floor. Gaston faces a police court hearing on charges he demanded money.

New Britain Elmer Gaston Elm Street Patrick O'Mara Gaston O'Mara

Drivers Appeal but Admit Guilt in Five Plea Cases

Five motor vehicle cases from the Criminal Court of Common Pleas ended after pleas of duty. Daniel O Rourke of Bridgeport was fined 140 dollars and got a suspended sentence of thirty days. Dennis Murphy of Stamford faced a 326 fine for reckless driving. Carl V Schott of Stamford was fined 15 for reckless driving. Harold R Hendrie of Stamford was fined 100 and given a two month suspended sentence. John S Ogilvie of Stamford forfeited a 150 bond for driving while intoxicated.

Frederick Huxford Criminal Court of Common Pleas Daniel O’rourke Brideport Dennis Murphy Stamford Carl V. Schott Harold R. Hendrie John S. Ogiivie

Bailey Granted Continuance In City Court Case

Howard T. Bailey twenty seven formerly of Bridgeport now living in Port Jervis Maine was given a continuance until December 17 in City court. He faces non-support charges after being arrested on a warrant issued by his wife. Bailey and his wife lived in Bridgeport when he left but she later moved to Devon. He was brought to Bridgeport yesterday by Sergeant Edward T. Dailey and is held under bond of 300 dollars.

Howard T. Bailey Bridgeport Port Jervis Bailey Devon Edward T. Dailey

Republican Club Mulls State Road Work

Huntington September meeting of the Republican club at Buckingham's hall covered the new state road contract valued at 33 090 dollars. Damages to property and surveys remain the city's responsibility. Also discussed were street lighting, school lighting, chairs fund, and a November electricity supper.

Huntington Republican Club Buckingham’s Hall John B. Russ New State Road Bdt Harry Brownson Samuel T. Buckingham Shelton Olin C. Shelton Gil Board of Aldermen Harry Williams Olin Shelton Charles W. Goldspimk Board of Education George Arundell Parent-Teacher Association Isabelle Globus New York James Leverin Miami Fla John Patterson William Ryan Effie J. Clark Etta M. Brockway Hale and Coleman Seymour William P. Ryan Ripton Street

Mayor Fetker to Seek Re election in Northampton

Northampton mayor William H. Fetker, defeated in a Republican special primary for Congress, announced he would run in the municipal primaries to seek another term as mayor. He said he preferred being mayor of Northampton to Congress.

Northampton Mass William H. Fetker Henry JL. Bowles Springfield Congressmam

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