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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1925

Page

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Chapman Defense Cites Noted Trials In Appeal Of Chapman

In Hartford Sept 11 1929 Chapman defense cites twelve reversible errors to support appeal from Gerald Chapman verdict. Lawyers file brief challenging judge leniency and seek new trial citing improper witness sequestration and irrelevant testimony aimed at portraying Chapman as notorious.

Hartford Septeto Cato Gerald Chapman James Shelly Britain Chapmans James J Feeney Alcorn Certan

Houlihan Former Democratic Chir Dies at 67 in Newtown

Michael J Houlihan a longtime Democratic figure in Newtown and Fairfield County died at home after months of illness. Born January 1858 he rose from hotel porter to Grand Central proprietor before long service in state and county offices. He served in the Newtown tax clerk position since 1887 and held roles as registrar of voters and probate clerk. He won seats in the House in 1884 and in the State Senate in 1890 and 1892, later serving as county commissioner and jail warden. He chaired labor and military committees and was a delegate to the 1896 Democratic national convention. He died at age 67 in Newtown.

Newtown Michael J Houbhin Houlihan Democratic Party State Senate House of Representatves Bairfield Houlihans I Porter Tancheld Wf Houlihan Fis John and Margaret Keane Houlihan Lenloun Academy Grand Central Parker House Democrats Hadford Arfeld Bridgeport Oyster Dock Milford Wil New Haven Stratford Stamford Isronalyn Danbury Tairfuld County al Chapman Connerticut Muhari Jionthan

Stamford Auto Dealer Still Free

Stamford police search for Hearst ruler connected to Panatome Rubin case. Warranted suspects, including Harold Anderson, face damages claims while investigators probe stolen vehicle sales tied to Rubin. Fearful reports place Rubin's whereabouts unknown after a Thursday disappearance from Sanford.

Bettis to Fly for Pulitzer Trophy

Bettis competes for the Pulitzer Trophy in an air race. Lt Woamstot reaches 30.97 miles per hour in a seme test while Lt Petin fails to match rival speed in a tight third flight. Callaway sets a best pace for the event with a record time of 7A 7A hours per mile.

Uday Lieutenan Petin Lieutenant & Callaway

Two Cars Stolen From Center Of Bridgeport

Two cars were reported stolen in Bridgeport yesterday. Anthony Siriska, 88 Hancock Avenue, reported a touring car owned by Aim stolen from the Plaza early last evening bearing Connecticut registration 8146. A second vehicle, registered to Pen Olsen of Crawfordsville, was stolen from Main and Long streets at 2 o clock yesterday afternoon.

Mie Renter Anthony Siriska Hancock Avenue Aim Connecticut Mair Longness Streets Pen Olsen Af Crawfordsqiite

Caillaux Debt Plan Signals Immediate Liquidity Move

On the Paris bound steamer, France signals readiness to begin instant liquidation of its debt to the United States. Finance Minister Caillaux plans a proposal to the American commission in Washington, proposing annual increases for 20 years to reduce principal. American debt officials here weigh whether the plan aims for rapid settlement or broader negotiation.

Paris Baillana American Commission Washington Trance Callairs United States Associated Press Lnner Cailiaux France 8 Great Britain M (Caillans Moratozima Hero

Bandit Uses Ancient Auto to Strip Cars Here

A man clad in khaki trousers and a blue coat was seen removing tires from cars parked near Beardsley Park golf course. Police received two complaints from M I B Atkinson and Morris Johnson about tires, tubes, and rims taken while owners golfed. A witness described the suspect as wearing a soft gray hat and operating from an old automobile with raid board markers. The tire bandit remains at large as investigators pursue leads from Beardsley Park area.

Beardsley Park Atkinson Connecticut Avenue Morris Johnson Park Avenue Hia Emilar Circumstance Ee Beards Jew Path Links

Relic of Saint Enthroned With Impressive Service

Novena honoring Saint Therese, recently canonized by Pope Pius XI, drew a large female crowd at St Charles Church. Missionaries from the Congregation of the Holy Redeemer led prayers and a rosary, with Monsignor McGivney and Fathers Reilly, O’Brien, and Rayner in charge. A procession and blessing of the statue followed, ending with a devotional song and further prayers.

St. Charles Church Thonor Pius XI Congregation of That Holy Redeemer Thomas Reilly Boston John O Bilen Pherias Raynor Ho H Saratoga Springs Ordsy Monaignor Patrik J McGivney Monsgnor McGivney Thomas B Gloster Timothy Beene Mathers Reidy O Brien Rayner Sherese Monsigto MciGiones Jesus Therese Lely Father G

Paul Bartlett Dies in Paris Noted American Sculptor

Paul Wayland Bartlett of New York, born 1887 in New Haven, dies in Paris from septicaemia after a forearm wound while fishing. Renowned works include the Bear Tamer at the Metropolitan Museum, the front of the New York Public Library statues, and the Lafayette statue in the Louvre square. He studied in New Haven and Boston, trained at the Beaux Arts, and gained honors at the Paris Exposition and jury service for sculpture.

Paul Wasland Bartlett Forest of Ardennes Paul Waslind Barnett America New Haven Metropolitan Museum New York Sia New York Public Library Lafayette Square O de Louvre France United States Joseph Warren Boston York Paul Wayland Bartlett St Paris Unite States Washington Benjamin Franklin Duluth Minn Bos Louvre Paris Columbus Michiel Angelo Congressional Library Partlett Fremiet Salon Veole Des Beaux Arts Caveler Petr Tamer Metropolitan Museum of Art Cheville Rogers Breneryl Genero Hart Attiss Atwater Kent Idee Mitchell Nylow Yeep Army National de Fine Ac Paul Bartletl New Hiven Pagel Bouton Hiltop London Lailaux Bert Keim Harry Ludwig Connecticut River

Army Opens Drive for Universal Draft Law

Washington reports the army prepares a universal draft proposal tied to the defense act. Generals Delafield and Dalal outline plans to mobilize manpower across services. State departments and reserve corps leaders push for congressional action next session to set operative terms.

Army Washington Navy Services Apartments Congress John Ross Dala Herenve Dinars State Departments National Council Delafield + Jetter

Mysterious Fire Destroys Greenwich Cider Mill

Greenwich Sept 11 Fire at Pilmer Cider Mill caused $50 000 damage and killed 18 horses. A two story frame mill with larger wooden sections burned after 12 oclock. Authorities suspect a short circuit as the cause as flames spread to nearby estates. Fire departments from Sauna Bend Col Greenwich and local volunteers fought the blaze as cars gathered to watch.

Stamford Pilmer Cider Mi'l Company Greenwich Mir Null Shorih Sauna Bend Cos Col Gene Mann Joe Turner Garfichl Ant Bulding

Long reaver body found after search near Bridgeport

Bridgeport residents and local authorities continued daybreak searches for a missing person named White Prequon. Officials reported a body found near the oyster dock area as investigators review the case.

Searchers Find Body of Pratt in River Mud

Searchers recover the body of Pratt from river mud after a crash that left him with Ludwig when the plane fell. The discovery follows a search effort and involves investigators confirming the victim’s identity.

Pratt

SONS RECOVER FATHER'S BODY NEAR OYSTER DOCK

In Branford and Middletown pages from Connecticut river events, two sons found their father, William H White, 308 Lindley St, near Oyster Company docks after a night at sea. The drowning occurred as they prepared to dock Sea Hound at East Main Street, with ongoing river search aided by local firemen and police.

Chester Connecticut Mm Wach J Brewster Pratt New Haven Middletown Lo A Smitt Ludwig Branford Hartford Ludwiy Hart James White Wiliam H White Lindley Street Quonneck Yacht Club East Main Street Thea Sons H J Lews Oyster Company Earl White Frank Oviatt Grand Street Sea Hound Qviatt Oviatt

Mother Refuses to Take Runaway Son Released from School

The mother of Jenn J fhowtinen twelve of Cildwell NE informed the body of investigation of the bridgepost police yesterday that she would not take back her runaway son. A telemiam was dspattched mm police to Caodwains Farm Hinehies Me reform sectiors telling them that the buy would be given to them. No reply has as yet been recened. The boy was delivered to local police Saturday night by tag passengers on a New [Tiven trol ley Benjamin Thorpe 133 Tiowe Street an] Trans Mc Metlon 257 Cedar street. The boy was penniless and was asking strangers for rides.

Jenn J Cedar Street Tuapoy

Cullinan May Get Qth Endorsement at Ninth District Meeting

Attorney Thomas Mc Cullinan is expected to receive the Democratic district nomination endorsement at an open Ninth district meeting in the East Side Branch library. A delegate ticket will be chosen and aldermanic candidate Hugh JT Lavery will speak. The gathering is open to all registered Democratic primary voters.

Thomas Mc Cullinan East Side Hugh JT Lavery

Short Circuit Triggers Fire Alarm In Cars On City Streets

A man near Goodsell Street reported a car under the hood sent a plume of smoke to Patsy Nusone who dialed the box 73. The fire department found a short circuit in the wiring and caused no damage to the vehicle. Earlier, a small fire in an open lot at Madison Avenue and Grand Street was extinguished by No. 1 Engine at about eight thirty yesterday evening.

Smone Goodsell Street New Main Patsy Nusone Wass Madison Avenue Grand Street Dengine Threy

Navy to Probe Shenandoah Wreck On Court Inquiry

The Navy launches a court of inquiry into the Shenandoah disaster over Ohio on Sept. 26. Colonel William Mitchell and Captain Anton Heinen are expected witnesses as Navy aims to settle claims of negligence amid a long running dispute between Mitchell and Navy leadership.

Navy Abe Shenandoah Sitster Callng Agel Min Sapph New England Reformers Legion Onitha Farge Sprongfeld Drew Hartford Downs Albani Wite Hilwes Senate SOX Browns Reds Billiden Shenandoah Wreck Qwn Coolidge Mitchell Sdarshtrst Auosaf Maney Naval Court Nasv Naval Anv

Germany to Pass On Revamped Peace

Berlin reports that President von Hindenburg will preside as the cabinet meets to decide on accepting an Allies invitation to a Security conference. The move is seen as a government strength test with Nationalists offering opposition, while Luther Stresemann and Schiele are tipped for the German delegation.

Berlin von Hindenburg Gerzgany Vonagedenburg Luther Stresemann Schiele

TIDES 70 SUPPLY POWER FOR ALL NE

New York Sept 20 Development of power from tides of Passamaquoddy has a plan awaiting referendum in Maine. If approved it would cost about 190.9 million dollars and link with Niagara power to form a vast energy reverberation for the densely populated Northeast United States. Engineers presented the project noting 590 600 horsepower could be generated and financing could be arranged.

New York Maina New England Niagara United States W & Murra

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