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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1925

Page

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Democrats endorse Cullinan in four clubs amid Hogan stance

Four district Democratic clubs back Thomas M Cullinan for mayor as Alderman William E Hogan declines to seek the endorsement. Hogan blames Council conditions on Republicans and criticizes the council as a hybrid system while calling for party unity in a tense political clash.

Attoriey Thomas M Cullinan Democratic Party William E Hogin Democratic Association Cullinan Democratic Club Democratic Willam J Meade Hogan Lars Meade Common Council Republican Party John King Henry Borrack Bridgeport Cornell

Post Office Bars Papers Gambling On Bill Numbers

Suspects that newspapers offer prizes for selected dollar bill numbers were declared unlawful by the Post Office Department official. The postal lottery law violation barred such publications from mail service, effective immediately.

Wasitington Sollsor Donnelly Post Offce Department

Washington inquiry to hear War and Navy chiefs first

Acting Secretary of War Davis and Secretary Wilbur of the Navy will testify first as the air probe board opens hearings. Invitations were sent to both department heads as the inquiry begins with examinations of Army policies and air services. The board plans no immediate financial detail, relying on congressional support if needed.

Washington CAF Davis Wilbur Navy Army Willan Army Air Mon Roth

Coolidge backs Kellogg stance on British red

President Coolidge endorses the decision to revoke Shapur Saklatvala’s passport visa, a British Communist delegate to the Interparliamentary Union, noting his revolutionary views violate U S law. Senator Borah warns of potential reprisals and possible British pressure over India representation at the conference.

Coolidge Kellogg Nashington Shapurdi Sahlatval Interparliamentary Union Amercan United States Saklatvala Inter- Parliamentary Union Coolidges Apinvon Borah Senate Forein Relsions State Department India Sahlacyala Inter Parliamentary O Gee

Waterbury Wins Eastern Pennant Protest Denied

Waterbury clinched the Eastern pennant as Hartford’s protest over nonofficial baseballs used in a second-game doubleheader was rejected by President Dan Nell of the Eastern League. Hartford left the field after being ruled out in the seventh inning and was fined $200 for leaving the field. The league decision upheld Waterbury as champion. Hartford’s appeal was denied.

Springeilld Dan O Nell Hartford Waterbury Barnett Feld Neils James Clark Hartford Lub Ts Ib Board of Drectors

Probers Attack Churches Failure to Add Dry Law

Washington September 1 The report by the Federal Council of Churches finds public doubt about liquor traffic and federal enforcement lapses. It blames church delinquency in temperance education and notes continued resistance to prohibition efforts. The study is part of a broader social consequences report. Continued on page two.

Washington Federal Council of Churches Department

Dutch Anderson Not Dead In New Hunt Report

A bank robbery in Tippecanoe City is linked to a man calling himself George Dutch Anderson. Cashier Mahlon Staley describes the robber as matching a photo of Patch Anderson, minus glasses. Postoffice inspectors nationwide are mobilized to capture Dutch Anderson, linked to Gerald Chapman.

Dutch Anderson NEW Hunt Dayton Ohio George Dutch) Anderson Tippecanoe City Tipps National Bank Mahlon Staley Staley Patch Anderson Washington George ‘Dutch’ Anderson Gerald Chapman Atlanta Dubuque Iowa Anderson Rush D Simmons Post Chapman Pal France Krim New Haven Road Itacif

Death ends career of noted officer at Fort Leavenworth

Colonel Dara B Fuller, the United States Army’s longest serving officer, died at Fort Leavenworth. A Civil War veteran who began service in 1864, he retired 3 years ago after more than five decades in uniform. He graduated from West Point and served in the Cavalry, including famed 1877 campaign against Chief Joseph of the Nez Perces.

Dara B Fuller United Stats Arms Hope Fort Leavenworth Army Colons West Point Pas Caval Luller Joseph Nez Perces

Navy flyer sets unofficial speed record at Mitchell Field

Lieutenant Alford Williams piloted a Curtiss racer launched from Mitchell Field reaching five miles per minute on a one kilometer course. The aircraft, powered by a Curtis V-1,400 motor, weighed about 2 200 pounds and measured 22 by 19.8 feet, with a cockpit safety design allowing automatic egress. Williams expressed belief speeds over 500 mph were possible, and the craft had previously averaged 263.2 mph in acceptance tests.

Alford Williams Mipchul Pigldn Mitchel Field Lieutwilliams Navy Tuient Williams Thia W D Gilmore Lieut Willams Lieut Williams Sleat Williams

Towns to Register First-Time Voters Today

Board of Selectmen in October-election towns will meet to register new voters and re-list lapsed voters. Only those with filed applications by September 8 are eligible. meetings run from ten in the morning to eight in the evening in the Town Hall.

Board of Selectmen

Sailor Drowns After Line Gives Way Aboard USS Barry

New York reports a sailor named Fnucan drowned on September 4 after a lifeline aboard the USS Barry failed. Officers said he leaned on the line as it slipped away. two nearby officers attempted a rescue but he sank after a third immersion.

New York Fnucan Norwath Conn Barry K 695 Los Bainbridge Ric Faull

City’s Jewish Population Celebrate Their New Year

About 10 000 Jews in the city observed the New Year begin at sundown with services. Orthodox congregations at BP and Reform groups at 8 pm held synagogues, with further services noted this morning. Fasts and the Day of Atonement approach on Sept 27, with no food from sundown to sundown. Stores and many workers will be off, including post office staff, as the community observes Yom Kippur.

Page Lake Bingham Sara Weldom Washington Coolidge State Department Hodges Tokilo Post Office Department Savis Wilbur Coolidge & Air mi Fairfield County Stamford Kipper Evir Steele

Hart Accused Of Using False Name In Scandal Yarn

Washington reports an affidavit by Teresa Howard Dean alleging Maj Gen William H Hart signed another man's name to a telegram to Secretary Weeks seeking an investigation of the quartermaster corps. The case centers on Hart and Gen Harry L Rogers amid Rogers' push for reappointment.

Universal Service Washington William H Hart Army Harry L Rogers Secretary of War Quartermaster Corps Rogers Teresa Howard Dean Hart

Coroner Believes New Haven Flyer Drowned in River

The coroner is certain the body of Brewster Pratt of New Haven lies in the Connecticut River after a seaplane with pilot Harry Ludwig of Hartford crashed yesterday near a 40 foot deep channel. Searches by divers and residents failed to locate Pratt’s body as river conditions hindered recovery efforts. Fraser, an experienced river man, will continue the chase tomorrow along with a Connecticut search party spanning New Haven Branford and nearby locales.

Devon Baltimore Stratford Waterbury West Haven Connecticut Federal Council of Churches General Bart Hip Sing Warrior New York Noel Haat River Chester Brewster Pratt New Haven Harry Ludwig Hartford Cotenc L A Smith Fraser Crommell Spencer Hartford Ludwig Agaistea Pratt Branford

Stamford Man Burned to Death in Barn Fire

A unidentified man was found burned in the ruins of a barn on Stillwater Avenue, Stamford. The building owned by James Sahia burned Saturday morning. four autos inside the property were destroyed. The body was not fully recognizable, hindering immediate identification, and owner reported locking the place at 9 o clock last night with no one missing. Fire crews extinguished the blaze leaving a charred scene and uncertain origin.

Stamford James Sahia Stillwater Avenue City Cine Locock Eung Main

Stamford auto dealer sought for forgeries fraud involves $75 000

Stamford area authorities issued a warrant for Henry J. Rubin secretary and treasurer of Rubin Motor Salem company for two forgery counts totaling $75 000. Investigators say forged notes, signed by Stamford residents Rudolph Stravitz and Anthony Festa, were sent to discount firms including General Discount, Appiston Eldridge, and Economy Finance. Rubin allegedly used stolen names to obtain payments on vehicles.

Stamford Henry J. Rubin Shippan Avenue Rubin Motor Salem Company Main Street Rubin Julian Katz General Discount Corporation Gotham Bank Columbus Circle New York City Mat Spelke Hilla Appiston Eldridge, Incorporated Economy Finance Company Newark N. J Rubin Rubin Kats Seid Rudolph Stravitz Alhi Anthony Festa Springdale Autor Wels Gener Discount Corporation Rubin & Letters

Ederle Denies Collapse In English Channel Try

Gertrude Ederle, the American swimming champion, says she did not collapse during the failed English Channel attempt and would have continued if not ordered to quit by trainer Jabez Wolffe. She remains confident she can complete the feat in better conditions and plans another attempt.

York English Channel Gertrude Eiderle Mauretania Misa Wierle Elsie Dietts Elmy Wolffe Srhb Helmy Dover Ederle Margaret M Johnson Women's Swimming Association Aileen Riggin Miss Epstein L de B Misa Ederles Swimming Association Handley Miss Ederle

Senator Stanfield Forfeits Bond in Resisting Officer Case

Oregon report states Senator Robert Stanfield did not appear in police court to answer resisting an officer charges from a Sunday incident. His $50 bond was forfeited. City Attorney McCulloch said additional charges were prepared and would be presented if he appeared. The case ended as Stanfield was arrested for drunk and disorderly conduct before charges were reduced to resisting an officer.

BARDR Oregon Robert Stanfield FC McCulloch Stanfield McCulloch

State Revokes Dairy's Permit Over Missing Thermometer

Hartford Sept 18 AP Dairy Commissioner Thomas Holt announced the revocation of Norman Dairy of New Canaan's permit to operate a pasteurizing plant for lacking a recording thermometer and certified bars required by statute. The company disposes of its product promptly.

Hartyford Thomas Holt Hag Permi New Canaan Omiany Stamford

Jury Chosen in Bridgeport Arson Case Against Casper and Flenberg

A jury was selected for the Bridgeport arson trial of Moe Casper and Hyrri Flenberg charged with setting a 1924 fire at 1340 Main Street to fraudulently collect insurance. Prosecutors and defense debated juror bias linked to unions and insurance ties, with extensive individual voir dire lasting hours. The state’s James C. Shannon presented maps and photos of the premises as witnesses prepared to testify.

Cate George Hinman Moe Casper Riy Fienberg Mainstreet Bridgeport Casper and Flenbera F & C Cloak & Sut Insurance Companies Henry Greensteih Samuel Reich Casper Flenberg Expres Yes OCR Atreeheed James C Shannon Saimet Puesday

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