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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1925

Page

4

Universal Mind Christians Need Dr Day Asserts

Dr William Unrace Day returned from the Universal Christian Conference in Stockholm Sweden where he spoke at morning services in the United Church. He told the congress that the conference lays a foundation for thinking and that a Holy Catholic church must be united to build the kingdom on earth. Thirty seven nations and all but the Catholic communion were represented at the academy of Music and King's Palace. Day took his text The Kingdom of Heaven for his sermon.

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

Body of W. H. White Recovered by SONS OF WY ABOARD

Alexander S Mellor and company No 5 recovered the body of W H White from the dock. White, rear commodore of the Pequonwook Yacht Club, former treasurer of the Berkshire Yacht Club, 57, lived in Bridgeport area with his daughter at 808 Lindley St. Survived by three sons and a daughter. Funeral at Calvary Episcopal Church Bethel. 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 Saint Therese relic, recently received from Rome, is displayed publicly during services as a novena to the saint proceeds. Father Closter led prayers after an introductory benediction and a daylong schedule of sermons for children and adults, while women attend evening sessions until Friday.

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

Reformers Alarmed At Legion's Plan To Enliven Omaha

Omaha leaders protest a Legion push to plaster posters advertising liquor with semi nude French imagery during the Jee’su convention. Prohibition officials have been asked to intervene, arguing the posters violate the Volstead act by advertising intoxicants across state lines. Legion members defend the campaign as creating a Parisian atmosphere for the city.

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

Chapman Defense Cites Noted Connecticut Murder Trials

The Chapman defense argues for a new trial due to errors including admission of evidence about other crimes and provincial prosecutorial conduct. It cites cases such as Gilligan and Schleifer and Ferroni, detailing objections to venue change rulings and jury instruction limits on murder degrees.

Connecticut Ligan Amy ‘Archer Gilligan Schleifer Ferroni

Navy to Probe Deaths Separately

Navy officials prepare a detailed report under Lieutenant Commander Charles E. Rosendahl as the Shenandoah wreck inquiry shifts to surviving officers and technical experts. The court will hear from Commanders and witnesses to determine exact causes, with findings and possible blame or offenses noted for further action.

Ohio Fields Charles E. Rosendahl Rosendahl Wilcome Wilbur

Ansonia Firemen Probe Blaze Cause

Ansonia firemen probe the cause of a Saturday night blaze that destroyed four frame buildings with an estimated loss around 12000 dollars. The fire started in a lumber or wirehouse area and spread to adjacent properties including the Max Levine and Syne warehouse. Poor water pressure hampered firefighting and control was not achieved until early Sunday morning.

Ansonia Tam Minch Dlixe Igmiber Max Levine Syne

Radio wavelength shift approved by government consent

New at Harfford, Sept 20 AP reports WIC the Travelers station will accept with government consent two meters in its radio wavelength. The decision follows an experimental exchange of wavelengths with WIEEI Boston.

Harfford Willy Aneniy WIEEI Boston

General Hart affair fuels Army court martial probe

War Department probes charges against General Hart amid a splintered fight over quartermaster general post. Telegrams and affidavits allege meddling by General Rogers allies, with Mrs Dean supplying documents from Secretary Weeks and a fifth column of society press. The inspector general interviews witnesses as officials weigh court martial.

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 moves toward debt payments with flexible terms

The French government, led by Caillaux, aims to settle its 400 million franc debt without a moratorium, seeking to adjust interest and principal payments. London negotiations include a two year postponement option on payments, conditioned on advance notice, to shield France from sudden economic shocks. The American commission is expected to support a similar approach.

al Caillaux France Muchy M. Callaux Mailleux Safeey American Commission

Veterans visit Fitch Home for Soldiers in Noroton Heights

Roughly 200 Connecticut Spanish American War veterans and Ladies Auxiliary members visited Fitch Home for Soldiers in Noroton Heights. A luncheon and gifts were followed by an entertainment program and hospital ward performances by Kiwanis Glee Club members for veterans unable to leave. The Fitch home, founded 1864 by Benjamin Fitch, now houses 234 veterans of three wars with capacity for 690.

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, Sept. 30. Ranking anti-saloon league officials issued a joint statement asserting the Federal Council of Churches survey on prohibition provides facts that should spur all prohibition allies to action. They pledged renewed campaigns to bolster enforcement and urged the public to support strict enforcement of the Eighteenth Amendment.

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 Chicago

Searchers uncover aviator body in river wreckage

Searchers found Iardwig in the cockpit of a crashed plane and later recovered a body believed to be Pratt. A shoe identified Pratt’s, prompting continued searches and a coroner’s inquest with witnesses from Brainard Field, Hartford, and local Chester residents.

Iardwig Pratt Ufe Aviatora Brainard Field Hartford Chester

Houlihan Former Leader Dies After Resignation

Former leader Houlihan is dead and survived by a wife eight daughters a son and several siblings. The obituary lists numerous relatives across Cortland Gloversville Middlebury Newtown and New York City. Funeral is 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 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 Opens Drive for Draft Law

The War department drafts a selective service bill to mobilize in a national emergency. It proposes drafting all males 18 to 30 after emergency declaration, with broad registration for 18 to 46 excluding military and certain civilian services. Mail registration is included.

War Department Defense Act American Legion Congress Army Coast and Geodetic Survey

Radio reception report for 400 to 570 meters noted

A listener reports mixed reception last night with Statice and Interference weak but present on 400 meters, WIZ clear, Soprano solos and Instrumental trios clear, WEAR heard distinctly, WOGRS opera Cavalleria Rusticana blurred by static, several stations inaudible.

WIZ WOGRS

Obituary notices from local Newtown area deaths

Obituaries list multiple local residents with funeral details from homes and churches. Entries include John Verrilli, 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 burial sites at Lakeview Central St Michaels and St Charles churches, Greens Farms, and other area cemeteries. services at homes, churches, and by various clergymen.

Reckless Driving Arrest in Lexington Avenue Case

Carmine Corlo, 62 Lexington Avenue, was arrested yesterday evening about 8:26 by a motorcycle policeman 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 and Horses

A fire destroyed a cider mill building housing the engines near Greenwich. Two horses died in the blaze, and owner Frank Palmer estimates losses could exceed £50,000 though insurance may not cover all. The mill had only operated two weeks this year. A brief shower emerged as firefighters fought the flames.

Frank Palmer Greenwich

Fugitive Jeter Held After Alleged Stabbing at Home

Herbert Jeter, 30, of 394 Main Street, was arrested at 7 am by two patrolmen after allegedly stabbing his wife at their home last Friday night. Held on assault with intent to kill with $1,500 bond. Mrs Jeter was treated for a minor cut and discharged from St. Vincent's hospital. Jeter claimed inured himself during the disturbance. ambulance treated his head and flank lacerations.

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

Everyman's Bible class outing planned after church service

The Everyman's Bible class held mourning services at First Baptist with group singing led by Lester Burdick. W Miller led the class orchestra. Miss Gregory and Miss Riponson sang. A sheep roast is planned at Godfrey's grove next Saturday after noon. A. W. Biss says members may depart at 1 30 a.m. from the church or 2 p.m. after the Stratfield Marine.

First Baptist Church Lester Burdick W. Miller

Noted artists to give Sunday radio conerts

Sunday night radio programs are planned by internationally renowned artists. Attendees included Anna Care, Louie Homer, Hulda Lashanska, Toschia, Seidel, and Reinald Warrenrath. Contracts cover twenty artists and the State Symphony Orchestra of New York. J Atwater Kent and W. G E. Harkness announced further signings and approvals from Victor, Brunswick, and the Metropolitan Opera Company. The first broadcast is set for October 4 with Reinald Warrenrath starting at 9 15 pm EST.

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

Local Lodges and Clubs Meet Tonight Across Stratford and Bridgeport

Listings show Okenuck tribe I O R M at Red Men’s Hall Stratford. Glee Club at St Charles Hall East Main St. Bridgeport L O O M at 65L State St. Royalty Lodge IOOF 164 Pioneer Lodge Sons of St George 396 Stratford Ave. Samuel H Harris Lodge IOOF 1037 Broad St. Sigma Tau Phi at St Paul’s Episcopal. Lineas Council No 78 UA My 1183 Main St. Court Norden FO 1037 Broad St. Pequonnock Chapter Rose Croix AA S&S R Masonic Temple. End camp WG W Union and Stratford Aves. Corset workers 847 Main St. Electrical Workers 847 Main St. Nanmi Lodge OB 62 Cannon St. Camp No 1 Patriotic Order of America 62 Cannon St. Obeh Grotta MOVP BE Ra Broad and Cannon St.

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

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DR. Bay Holy Catholic Church SONS W. H. White A. Frank Optometrist Pei Mit Newark Chapman NAVY General Rogers Agcuser Schamm Mat Sherwin Gaillaux Soldiers Noroton State Lhkense Aviator Tage One 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 Gaetano DiFeo St. Michael's Church St Michael's Cemetery 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 Frank Kirby Margaret Kirby Vee Kirby John Higging Brooklyn Haward McDonald This Ciy Catherine O'Donnell Blackfield James Donnelly John O'Donnell Brookfield Conn 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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