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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1925
Page
7
A historic study by the National Chamber of Commerce links telephone density to motor vehicle registrations across states. Connecticut shows high auto sales with many cars priced under 800 dollars, while New England states vary, Boston area driving demand for phones and fewer low cost cars.
Funeral services for Anton Gaffney an Ansonia firefighter who died Friday will be held at 10 30 tomorrow at the Church of Saint Mary in Ansonia. A prominent local figure long active in city affairs and fire service he led the local lodge of the Ancient and Honorable Order of Fire Chiefs and served as a county official. Burial will follow at Saint Mary Cemetery with members of fraternal organizations and local relatives in attendance.
Boston on September 20 reports say two armed youths entered Willam Azenian’s butcher shop in Dorchester Feary Sunday. They demanded cash, forced the owner to raise hands, and robbed the shop before escaping. Police seek two suspects.
An infant girl wrapped in bags was found on the doorstep of the American Mastyar Baptist Old Peoples Home at 738 Fairfield Avenue. Police cannot yet determine the baby’s parentage as caregivers at Margaret Void cottage report she is cared for at the City nursery. The child, named Drances, rests in a cot under careful watch as investigators pursue leads about her origin.
The report details Wales traveling from Chile toward Argentina amid heavy snows in the Andes. The royal train faced a delayed crossing with improving weather and a four hour wait at the frontier. Wales enjoyed golf and visits in Chile while awaiting engagements and a crowd gathered at the Viña del Mar stallion show.
Fragmented OCR text references Hindenburg and potential German political cases. Mentions trials, prosecutions, and international context involving Germany and the United States. The readable parts imply discussions of legal actions and wartime diplomacy.
New York September 26 Justice Strang of the Supreme Court ruled that childless wives cannot compel alimony from their husbands under the inequality era. He noted no law requires divorced men to support childless wives and that alimony should target those with children or extreme need.
A chaotic Mississippi incident reports a Black person burned alive by a mob. The fragmentary text names Albany and Sandis and mentions a reported abduction from a power line pole and a police inquiry narrating a violent act.
A sweeping schedule lists WIZ New York and numerous stations with varied fare from morning household tips and decorating talks to baseball scores, weather, market reports, concerts, and religious services. Notable names and shows span Albion to Helena, with orchestra performances, weather forecasts, and stock quotations interleaved across many stations.
A historical note describes a power board device with voltage control features. It outlines setup steps, including wiring ends, battery connections, and selecting voltages. The reader learns about safety concerns, indicator actions, and the importance of proper switch and detector alignment for correct operation.
A 1925 instructional piece argues purchases arise from desire and urges advertisers to cultivate lasting preference for their goods. It stresses that competition is in desire, not price, and calls for systematic planning and timely, relevant messages to engage all segments of the public.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions names and places in a rough ledger style. It hints at local figures or events but lacks clear nouns, dates, or actions. The readable bits show scattered terms like city, road, and orders without coherent meaning.
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