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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1925

Page

2

Chapman Defense Cites Noted Trials in Error Claims

Hartford Sept ao Cato reports Chapman defense citing twelve points of reversible error to support appeal from verdict and request for a new trial for Gerald Chapman. Defense argues trial court erred in seating state witnesses, failing to connect certain evidence, and admitting irrelevant testimony to portray Chapman as notorious.

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

Houlihan Dies in Newtown at 67 Former Dem Leader

Michael J Houlihan a longtime Democrat and former state senator died in Newtown at 67 after months of illness. Born January 1858 in Newtown he rose from hotel porter to Grand Central proprietor later Parker House. He served in the House and Senate, led county party councils, and held roles as tax clerk registrar of voters and probate clerk. He chaired committees and was a delegate to the 1896 Democratic National Convention. He also served as county jail keeper before retiring recent months.

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 Néarfeld Und Commissioners

Stamford Auto Dealer Still Free

Stamford authorities seek Hearst ruler suspect Rub in amid forgery probes. Police trace accounts and shipments tied to a Stamford dealer amid reports of missing funds, alleged thefts, and possible foul play.

Stamford

Bettis to Fly for Pulitzer Trophy Title in Race

A troubled report details Bettis and Lieutanants in a high speed air race for the Pulitzer Trophy. It notes speeds near 30 97 miles an hour in semi finals and a 1 speed of 26 miles in a sprint, with Callaway credited for a record 8478 miles per hour.

Bettis New York Uday

Stolen Cars Reported in Bridgeport Center

Tanars reported to police last night a touring car owned by Aim was stolen from the Plaza. Connecticut registration 8146. Another car stolen from Marl and Longness streets at 2 PM yesterday afternoon, owned by Pen Olsen of Crawfordsville, with Connecticut registration 4 &F1.

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

Caillaux Ready for Payment of Debt and 20 Year Increase

Washington reports indicate France plans immediate liquidation of its debt to the United States after upcoming funding talks. Finance Minister Caillaux is said to prepare a proposal to reduce principal with annual increases over 20 years, a plan which drew interest from American debt commission officials.

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Bandit Steals Tires From Cars Near Beardsley Park

Police seek a tire bandit described in khaki trousers blue coat and gray hat seen near Beardsley park golf course. Two cars on the road were found with missing tires and rims after rounds of golf. Victims include M I B Atkinson of Connecticut avenue and Morris Johnson of Park avenue. Witnesses note a man using a jack to lift vehicles and remove tires. Police continuing investigation.

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

Relic of Saint Enthroned With Impressive Service

A canonization era novena to Saint Therese drew a crowded, female-filled congregation in a St. Charles church. Missionaries and priests led prayers, rosaries, and a procession to bless the saint’s statue, with Monsignor McGivney presiding and Fathers Reilly O’Brien Raynor assisting. The service continued through the week with prayers and hymns.

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 Noted Sculptor Dies in Paris at 53

New York and Paris reports confirm Paul Wayland Bartlett American sculptor born in New Haven 1887 died in Paris on September 20 after septicemia from a forearm injury. Works include the Bear Tamer at the Metropolitan Museum, Lafayette statue at the Louvre square, and statutes for the New York Public Library and U.S. Capitol pediment. Bartlett studied at Beaux Arts, mentored by Fremiet, and had statues in Boston Duluth Philadelphia and Chicago institutions.

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

Army Opens Drive for Universal Draft Law

Washington reports the Army advances a universal draft plan through the Defense Act as Congress prepares a new bill. Generals Delafield and Daly discuss implementation, with Army reserves and officers urging swift action to ensure federal mobilization and state administration under governors.

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

Mysterious Fire Destroys Greenwich Cider Mill

A fire at Pilmer Cider Mill in Greenwich caused about $50,000 in damage, killing horses and destroying the two story frame mill plus a larger adjoining wooden structure. Firefighters from Sauna Bend Cos Col and Greenwich Volunteer Fire Departments fought the blaze after midnight as sparks ignited roofs and nearby estates. The cause remains undetermined though a short circuit is suspected. the site housed large quantities of apples, vinegar, and cider making equipment, drawing hundreds of spectators.

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

Bridgeport Community Weathered with War Vets and New Plans

Long Bridgeport feature recaps a year of veterans honors at Fitch 3 Soldiers Home and a Stockton area church novena at St Charles. It notes new industry prospects for Milford, a Stratford noon business gathering, and a public school site vote in New Canin. Also covers a Danbury convention, Connecticut court notes, and national draft news as sports wrap runs through local teams and notable wins.

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Searchers Find Body of Pratt in River’s Mud

Reported discovery confirms Pratt’s body recovered from river mud after search efforts. Details indicate Pratt was last known with Ludwig when the plane went down. Authorities continue investigations into the crash circumstances and retrieval.

Pratt Harry

Sons Recover Father's Body Near Oyster Dock

In Chester on September 20, after a daylight search, two sons found the body of William H White in about eight feet of water near the Oyster Company docks at East Main Street. He had fallen overboard while tying up their boat Sea Hound at the Pasquonneck Yacht Club float. Firemen and police joined a large search. the incident occurred Saturday night.

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 Her Son Runaway from School

The mother of Jenn J fhowtinen twelve of Cildwell NE informed the body of investigation yesterday that she would not take back her runaway son. A telegraph was dispatched to police to Caodwains Farm Hinehies Me reform sections telling them that the boy would be given to them. No reply yet. The boy was delivered to local police Saturday night by passengers on a New York trolley. Benjamin Thorpe 133 Tiowe Street and Trans Mc Metion 257 Cedar street. The boy was penniless and was asking strangers for rides.

Jenn J Cedar Street Tuapoy

Cullinan May Get Qth Endorsement Meeting Near East Side Library

Attorney Thomas Mc Cullinan likely to receive endorsement for the party nomination at an open Ninth district Democrats meeting at the East Side Branch library at 3 PM. A delegate ticket will be selected and aldermanic candidate Hugh JT Lavery will speak. Open to all registered Democratic primary voters.

Thomas Mc Cullinan East Side Hugh JT Lavery

Short circuit in car triggers fire alarm near Goodsell Street

A man roaming near Goodsell Street witnessed a car electrical fault around 9 last night. Patsy Nusone thought the map on the car was on fire and reported it. firefighters found a short circuit in the wiring, causing no damage. Separately, a fire in an open lot near Madison Avenue and Grand Street was extinguished by No 1 Engine Company after a call to a final alarm around 4:30 p.m.

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

Navy to Probe Shenandoah Wreck by Court of Inquiry

The Navy will open a court of inquiry Monday to investigate the wreck of the Shenandoah dirigible over Ohio on September, seeking to establish facts and address charges of negligence against Navy management. Key witnesses include Colonel William Mitchell and Captain Anton Heinen, with the former under heavy cross examination for his accusations in the long dispute over aircraft affairs.

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Germany to Pass on Revamped Peace Meeting

Berlin reports say President von Hindenburg will preside as the cabinet plans to refuse an Allies invitation to the Security conference aimed at revamping Europe’s peace framework. A key question is the composition of Germany’s delegation including Luther, Stresemann, and Schiele, with internal political tensions over concessions.

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TIDES 70 SUPPLY POWER FOR ALL N E

New York September 20 development of power from tides off Passamaquoddy would need a referendum and a proposed $190.9 million project to supply New England with Niagara power as a west link. Engineers say a great rev up to meet needs of the densely populated northeast could be achieved with Horace power from the tides.

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