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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1925

Page

3

Universal Mind Christians Need Dr Day Asserts

Dr William Unrace Day reports from the Universal Christian Conference on Treands Work in Stockholm Sweden. He told a United Church congregation that the conference laid foundations for thought and that a universal or Catholic mind is needed for building a kingdom on earth. The gathering included thirty seven nations and all communions except the Catholic, held at the King's Pathre and the Academy of Music. Day spoke on The Kingdom of Heaven as the day’s chosen theme.

Universal Christian Conference Treams Work Stockholm Sweden Tey William Unrace Day United Church Day King’s Pathre Academy of Music Tockholm Kingdom of Heaven

Death of W. H. White, prominent yacht club figure

Alexander S. Mellor and Co. 5 crew recovered the body of W. H. White, once rear commodore of Pequonwook Yacht Club and treasurer of Berkshire Yacht Club. A longtime Bridgeport resident, he was 57 and survived by three sons and a daughter. Funeral at Calvary Episcopal Church in Bethel with burial in Bethel Cemetery.

Alexander S. Mellor No. 5 White Pequonwook Yacht Club Joseph Willimon Berkshie Yacht Club Dinbury St Grdgeport Carl M. Schmidt Lindley W Joln White Bridgeport Brass Company Albert Hose Company Bethel Fire Department Eureka Lodge A. M Greenwood Calvary Enpiscopal Chumit Street Bethel Famiy Bethel Cemetery

Relic of Saint Therese Placed On Throne During Novena

A relic of Saint Therese, recently received from Rome, was publicly displayed at services as a novena honors the saint. Father Closter led benediction after the opening rites while sermons for children were scheduled daily at 3 48 o'clock. Saint Therese, born January 2 1572 in At The is Normandy, entered the Carmelite convent at Lisieux at age 15 and was canonized May 7 of this year by Pope Pius XI after a judicial process recognizing her miracles.

Therese Father Closter Theresa Rome St .Therese Ateneon Normandy France Carmeli Liscex Taseux Ding Holy See Papa Pius XI

Reformers Alarmed At Legion Plan To Enliven Omaha

Omaha Neb Sept 20 AP leaders of the W C U are alarmed by plans of the 4006 and 68 playground of the American Legion to display risque French posters advertising liquors during the Jee'su convention next month. Prohibition officials for three states have been asked to intervene as samples arrive showing Frenchy giveaways and libelled bottles with inviting lines to drink. Reform leader Mrs Url B Kagg expects action under the Volstead Act despite sale being across the ocean. Legion officers say the posters aim to create a Parisian atmosphere for Omaha.

Omah American Legion Omaha A .C. McCampbell Prohibition Url B. Kagg McCampbell

Chapman Defense Cites Noted Connecticut Murder Trials

The Chapman defense argues the criminal trial was erroneous and the accused deserves a new trial. They claim reversible errors from evidence of other crimes and provincial prosecutors' arguments, plus jury deliberation timing and a charge limiting murder degrees. References include the Gilligan and Schleifer cases among others.

Connecticut Ligan Amy ‘Archer Gilligan Schleifer Ferroni

Navy to Probe Deaths Separately

The Navy will hear from surviving Shenandoah officers and technical experts to establish how the airship wreckage over Ohio fields occurred. Lieutenant Commander Charles E. Rosendahl will present a detailed report to the court, with testimony from other survivors and technicians guiding conclusions on possible causes and any offenses or blame.

Ohio Fields Charles E. Rosendahl Rosendahl Wilcome Wilbur

Ansonia Firemen Probe Blaze Cause

Ansonia fire officials seek the cause of a weekend blaze that destroyed four frame buildings and two garages, with estimated losses around twelve thousand dollars. Investigators suspect faulty wiring started the flames, hampered by low water pressure and spreading to adjacent warehouses. Fire crews gained control early Sunday morning.

Ansonia Tam Minch Dlixe Igmiber Max Levine Syne

Radio length change approved for WIC station

NEW RADIO WAVE LENGTH HARFFORD Sept 20 AP WIC the Travelers station here will accept with government consent Two meters in its wave length The decision follows an experimental exchange of wave lengths with WIEEI of Boston.

Harfford Willy Aneniy WIEEI Boston

General Rogers Hart Hart Controversy Rocks Quartermaster Case

War department probes charges amid a scandal linked to General Hart and General Rogers. Mrs Dean claims letters and telegrams implicate high officials while weeks letters are cited. Investigations by inspector general teams continue as potential court martial questions loom.

War Department Hart Tuan Mdomiun Eaves Aremsonks Rogers Teresa Howardean the Widow John W. Webbs Schomm Dean Farr Quartermaster Corps Scheamm Weeks Quartermasters’ Association National Guard James Moss Quartermasters’ Review Mosseharsad R. C. Marshall Inspector General's Alenty Deak

France weighs debt payment plan for Caillaux era

Reports indicate France aims to settle about 400 million francs in debt with a schedule allowing delays and possible interest adjustments. Paris seeks to avoid a full moratorium while negotiating optional provisions to cushion economic shifts. The British terms permit postponement up to two years with advance notice.

al Caillaux France Muchy M. Callaux Mailleux Safeey American Commission

Veterans visit Fitch Home for Spanish War veterans

About 200 Connecticut Spanish American War Veterans and Ladies Auxiliary members toured Fitch’s Soldiers Home at Noroton Heights. Luncheon, cigars and candy gifts funded by Gunnett department, speeches, and a Kiwanis Glee Club program followed a welcome by Colonel Henry J. Seeley. The event included ward visits by the Kiwanis club and noted former department leaders in attendance. Fitch Home, founded by Benjamin Fitch in 1864, houses 234 veterans of Civil War Spanish American War and some World War I, with 82 Civil War veterans confined to wards.

Soldiers Noroton State Connecticut United Fitch Noroton Heights Department Frank TB. Sheay Burdette Hartford Evans Gray Benjamin Stewart Bridgeport John Quinn Stamford Department of the Ladies Auxiliary Addie Mertz New Haven Fleming Department 16 Henry J Kiwanis Glee Club Charles Ww. Newton John B. Quinn Martin Laubscher Rockville Clifford Haunchildt Norwalk Percy Sawtelle Meriden Theodore Johnston New Britain Benjamin Fitch Darien

Anti-Saloon League Sees Church Report as Prohibition Challenge

Washington dispatch reports ranking Anti-Saloon League officials labeling the Federal Council of Churches survey on prohibition as a challenge to action. They pledge renewed efforts to enforce the Eighteenth Amendment and back up all officials from president to constable, urging pitiless publicity of liquor lawlessness and a united program for strict enforcement nationwide.

Washington Federal Council of Churches Anti-Saloon League Friends of Prohibition 1 Ue League Thomas Nicholson F. Scott McBride Howard Russell Wayne Wheeler Federal Council New Churches Lhkense Chicago

Body of Aviator Found After River Crash

Searchers uncovered the aviator's body after a river crash. The wreckage yielded Iardwig in the cockpit while Pratt remained missing. A shoe linked to Pratt prompted continued efforts. the coroner summoned witnesses for tomorrow's inquiry and aviators from Brainard Field aided the search in Chester and surrounding towns.

Iardwig Pratt Ufe Aviatora Brainard Field Hartford Chester

Houlihan Former Leader Is Dead

Obituary news reports the death of former leader Houlihan who resigned months earlier. He is survived by a wife eight daughters and a large extended family across Cortland Gloversville Middlebury Newtown and New York City. Funeral services are set for Tuesday at 10 am from St Rose's Church Newtown with burial in St Rose's Cemetery Newtown.

Tle Burton M Chase Cortland N. Y Albert Scoth Glaversyville John Delaney M. Alfred Jolsen Middlebury Virginia Houlton New York Aileen Agnes Houlhan Newtown Cornelius Wawlihan Mary Charles G Margaret St. Rose's Church St. Rose’s Cemetery Gaetano DiFeo St. Michael's Church St Michael's Cemetery Frank Kirby Margaret Kirby Vee Kirby John Higging Brooklyn Haward McDonald This Ciy Catherine O'Donnell Blackfield James Donnelly John O'Donnell Brookfield Conn Frank Chamer O'Elee St. Michael's Cemetery Margaret, Cook Charles Cook Teoward Avenue Stanley Biren Lillian Catherine Cargill Cook John Wilson John Anderson Peter Mclean Minniek New Waren First Presbyterian Church Alexander Alison Lakeview Cemetery James Barrett Stephen Barrett Waterbury Robert Richard Thomas Stephen Michael PF. Barrett New York City St Patrick's Church North End

Army Draft Law Moves Toward Selective Service Act

The War department prepares a draft bill to support mobilization, assuming a selective service act will pass. The proposal, asked by the War department, allows the president to draft all males 18 to 30 after a national emergency declaration, with broad registration for 18 to 46 except specific front-line service groups. A mail registration provision is included for manpower intake.

War Department Congress Army Coast and Geodetic Survey

Radio reception report from 400 and 570 meter bands

A listener notes statice interference on 400 meters while stations expected on 570 meters. WIZ delivered clear reception along with soprano solos and instrumentals. WEAR was distinct but WOGRS airing Cavalleria Rusticana came through blurred by static. other stations lacked clear reception.

WIZ WOGRS

Obituary notices for John Verrilli and several local residents

Obituaries list funeral details for John Verrilli and many neighbors. Services span from private homes to churches, with burial in local cemeteries. Names include Ann J. Baker, Charles E. Murray, Gaetano DiFeo, Bessie W. Baker, Adeline M. Peck Frishie, John Snyder, Margaret Kirby, Rose Hancock Prentice, Frank Chamer, Margaret Cook, Esther Bognar, James S Barrett, and Henry Greenwood, with multiple addresses in Southport and nearby towns. Local churchs named include Holy Rogary, St Michael's, St Stephen's, St Charles, and St Patrick's. Burial sites include Lakeview, St Michael's, Central, Oak Lawn, and Green Farms.

Reckless Driving Arrest In Lexington Avenue Incident

Carmine Corlo, 62 Lexington Avenue, was arrested yesterday evening around 8:26 by a motorcycle officer on charges of reckless driving and driving without an operator's license. He was later released on bonds of $160.

Carmine Corlo Lexington Avenue

Mysterious Fire Destroys Cider Mill Buildings

A blaze swept the cider mill near Greenwich damaging the engines building. Two horses died in the fire. Owner Frank Palmer estimates total losses beyond £50,000 as the mill had only operated two weeks this year. A rain shower briefly aided efforts to fight the flames.

Frank Palmer Greenwich

Fugitive Jeter Held After Alleged Stabbing Aide

Herbert Jeter, 30, of 394 Main Street, was arrested by two patrolmen around 7 am for assault with intent to kill after an alleged stabbing of his wife at their home Friday night. Mrs Jeter, treated for a minor facial wound and released from St. Vincent's, did not report the incident until early Saturday. Jeter bore two lacerations claimed to come from the dispute. he was treated at headquarters by city ambulance.

Herbert Jeter Main’ Streat Jeter St. Vincent's Hospital Jetec

Everyman's Bible Class Outing Planned After Service

The Everyman's Bible class held a mourning service at First Baptist church with group singing led by Lester Burdick and W. Miller directing the class orchestra. Miss Gregory and Miss Robinson sang hymns. A sheep roast is planned at Godfrey's Grove next Saturday afternoon by class members. A. W. Biss, transportation chair, says departure may be at 1:30 a.m. from the church or 2:00 p.m. after the Stratfield Marine.

First Baptist Church Lester Burdick W. Miller

Noted artists to give Sunday radio concerts

Internationally renowned singers and instrumentalists announced Sunday that Sunday night radio programs will feature five artists and twenty more, including Edward Johnson and Frieda Hempel, with broadcasts arranged via AT&T stations and supported by J Atwater Kent. The first program will be by Reinald Warrenrath at 9 15 p m Eastern Time.

New York Anna Care Louie Homer Hulda Lashanska Toschia Seidel Reinald Warrenrath Edward Johnson Charles Hackett Frieda Hempel Albert Spalding Benno Moiseiwitehh Paul Althouse

Meetings Tonight Across Stratford and Bridgeport Societies

Local notices list tonight gatherings for Okenuck tribe I O R M Red men’s hall Stratford and several fraternal groups at East Main street Bridgeport L O O M 65 L State street Pioneer lodge 396 Stratford avenue Sons of St George Broad street Sigma Tau Phi St Paul’s Episcopal lineas council 78 U A M 1183 Main Street Court Norden F of A 1037 Broad Street Pequonnock Rose Croix Masonic temple ast End camp W G W Union Stratford Corset workers 847 Main Street Electrical Workers 847 Main Street Nanmi lodge O of B 62 Cannon Street Camp No 1 Patriotic Order of America 62 Cannon Street Obeh Grotta M O V P BE Ra Broad and Cannon Street

Okenuck Tribe Redmen's Stratford Borroweo Glee Club St. Charles’ Hall East Main Street Bridgeport Lodge State Street Royalty Lodge Pioneer Lodge Sons of St. George Stratford Avenue Samuel H. Harris Broad Street Sigma Tata Phi Society St. Paul's Church Episcopal Lineas Council U. A Main Street Norden Pequonnock Rose Croix Masonic Temple Union Electrical Nanmi Lodge Cannon Street Patriotic Order of America Obeh Grotta, M. O. V. P. BE Broad

Also Mentioned on This Page

DR. Bay Holy Catholic Church SONS W. H. White A. Frank Optometrist Pei Mit Newark Legion Chapman NAVY General Rogers Agcuser Schamm Mat Sherwin Gaillaux Aviator Tage One Defense Act John Verrilli Pembroke Street Holy Rogary Church Michael's Cemetery Ann J. Baker Park Avenue O'Clark Donald Trick Second Baptist Church Charles Ei. Murray Charles E. Murray Charles T. Dennis Bessie W. Baker Wimner H. Wilson Princeton Street Mr. Wilson Oak Lawn Cemetery Adeline M. Peck Frishie Adeline M. P Jasherum and Heaphy Central Cemetery Brookfeld John Snyder Davis Street S&l. Stephen Turial Mountain Grove Rose Hancock Prentice San Francisco DeWitt Prentice St. Luke’s Hospital Reno Nevada Frederick Perry Southport Esther Bognar Bognar Jogeth Bognar Wings Highway Soulhport Kalmar Bognar Joseph Tiognar, Jr Michael Bog Zolton Vor Hungary Lena Roxnar John Chatta Ohia Kalman Chatta Ohio Julius Sokva Pennsylvania Gilbert Gothardt Greens Farms Henry Greenwood Rich Harral Avenue Peter Duplease Greenwood Rocky Hill Conn Anna Carey Helen McDonald Cider Mill J. Atwater Kent A. W. Burritt CO Barnum Goodyear Roofing CO Broad St Noble
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