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Newspaper
Naugatuck Daily News
Location
Naugatuck, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1925
Page
1
An opposing voice in Naugatuck argues against the proposed council manager charter, urging a local trial before state adoption. He warns of power concentration under a five member council and outlines voting and nomination concerns, stressing public referendum limits and long term control by a majority.
Paris dispatch reports that French troops will start evacuating the Ruhr valley within a few days. The cabinet unanimously approved Premier Pavigne and Foreign Minister Briand’s plan for an orderly withdrawal in line with the London agreement, ending months of German calls for action.
Berwickshire Scotland June 23 Mrs Chase wife of Syracuse journalist historian and globe trotter died alighting from an automobile bringing a party up from Edinburgh. The identity was established by officials. Franklin Chase of Syracuse N Y reported by International News Service. Mrs Chase was Miss Anne Avan daughter of the late Patrick Avan local editor and postmaster. They had been abroad for months and planned to return to America in two weeks.
The presidential yacht Mayflower reached Swampscott Massachusetts today met by a heavy tug to guide it into port. President Coolidge and official party were due tomorrow from Washington by special train. The voyage from Washington was uneventful with a escort of marines and a small crew aboard.
The charities board awarded G. W. Benedict a contract for 100 tons of anthracite to heat town hall offices next winter. Benedict’s bid beat Wilson F F Clark at 15.99 dollars per gross ton and Union City Coal at 16.50. One carload will be stored in town hall bins this summer. remaining coal delivered as needed. no extra purchase this year due to a two year supply.
Chief W L Morris warns drivers to slow and safeguard youngsters during vacation days when children are out in busy hours. He urges motorists to exercise caution and vigilance to prevent accidents involving youths on the streets.
Treon Scotland June 23 The big three among American invaders in the British open golf tournament Lee Kirkwood MacDonald Smith and Jim Barnes safely through the perils of qualifying today and virtually assured themselves of starting the long grind Thursday. The American scores were Kirkwood 79 74 13 Smith 77 77 1h4 Barnes 77 78 1a5. Barring totally unexpected upsets scores of 158 and under will qualify.
Former Warden John J. Gorman told a News man he favors any option for Naugatuck’s best interests and criticized the current charter as weak. He said funds sometimes miss taxpayers and praised the city manager form for its businesslike approach and favorable reports from Connecticut residents.
Warden Whittemore issues a special freemen’s meeting next Monday to decide yes or no on adopting the council manager form. Voters in First ward vote in borough court room, Second ward at Eagles hall, Third ward at hose house. One voting machine per ward, polling from 9 to 5.
Intercollegiate tennis meet at Merion Cricket Club in Traverford Pa begins its second day. Louis Thalheimer of the University of Texas defeated Arruald Jones of Yale in straight sets 7-5 7-5, a notable upset among seeded contenders.
Washington reports President Coolidge urged a relentless economy drive to shrink the tax burden. Departments began expense estimates for the two years starting June 30, seeking roughly 36.75 billion dollars in expenditures excluding postal costs. First year approx 3.875 billion, with next year's cap near 3.08 billion as already outlined. The push paves the way for further tax reductions to be recommended to Congress.
Charles B. Davies, secretary of the likes and until he was drained to blackmailers, is under $5,000 bonds after a confessed plot to murder his wife. He paid $2,000 to Kansas City gangsters to kill her, with a woman among the assailants, and several others are being sought as the case unfolds. Mrs. Davies survived the attack and lived with him unaware of the plan until the county attorney’s disclosure.
Vineland New Jersey June 28 authorities investigate robberies and looting of nine stores and offices from Sunday evening through Monday. Grand larceny suspected with damaged furniture and destroyed tills. A note reading We are here again K. and K. Wolf was found at one scene.
Stamford June 28 Philip Massare 133 Stillwater avenue Stamford was arrested for reckless driving after his car struck Policeman William McCormick on West Main Street knocking him unconscious. McCormick treated at Stamford hospital with facial and bodily bruises. no bones broken. not critical. Massare released on bail according to witnesses.
President Coolidge departs Washington for a two month vacation on Massachusetts north shore at Swampscott White Court. The trip will be by special train with the president, Mrs. Coolidge, aides, the White House staff, eleven reporters and two photographers. They will reach Salem early tomorrow and drive to the summer residence for rest and recreation.
Colonial Air Lines presents the largest Nutmeg state heavy aircraft gathering in Bethany next Saturday with 26 to 30 planes. Warden Harris Whittemore Jr. presides. events include landing accuracy, altitude race, speed trials, and a skywriting show. a 7 pm Chamber of Commerce dinner follows with Western Connecticut mayors invited.
Scores of passengers on a New York New Haven Hartford train bound for Cape Cod were shaken up when the locomotive and four coaches left the rails about a mile north of Middleboro Station. The cars bumped over the ties for nearly 100 yards before stopping at a fifteen foot embankment edge.
Frederick J. Schaffer president of the G R Glove company and CG M BR Shoe company, six time warden of the borough, endorses the city manager form for Nangatuelli. He says after revisions the plan is a sound business proposition and intends to vote for it next Monday, believing taxpayers would gain returns.
Premier Painleve told the chamber of deputies that France will pursue a steel hard Moroccan policy with grim determination to control territory and sovereignty, and it has no intention of evacuating Morocco or permitting Abdul Krim to continue his reign of terror.
Madison June 23 A member of the La Follette family either Mrs La Follette or Robert Jr will seek the United States senate seat left vacant by Senator Robert Marion La Follette. Progressive leaders say the family must stay united while Norris Republican of Nebraska says the race should be made by the two main heirs. He calls for setting aside petty jealousies and personal ambitions. The plan aims to hold together the strong La Follette political organization.
Secretary Robert D. Beardsley of the Naugatuck Building and Loan Association will be at the town hall tonight and tomorrow evening to receive payments of installments. Wednesday is the last day to pay subscriptions for June. A new series, the eighth, is to be issued in July. Directors will set a date for issuing the new shares at a meeting this evening. About 500 shareholders and assets of 160000 are noted.
Hartford sheriff seeks two men, John Stone and William Vail, in connection with the June 11 1925 theft of a motor boat at Riverhead Long Island. Governor Trumbull signed a requisition to New York authorities for their extradition to Fairfield to face charges.
Stamford news reports a substitute for House Bill No. 548 passed in Hartford, changing city elections to the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November 1927 and every two years, putting the vote in odd years and not aligned with presidential elections, leaving local officials puzzled over authorship. Also note: Wimbledon results show American contenders Tennesse and Rice advancing in All Comers singles with mixed sets.
Danbury water department officials warn residents to conserve water as mid-summer heat arrives. Five city reservoirs are near full, aided by three months of rainfall, but heavy factory and drinking uses threaten supply if a drought hits. Danbury previously avoided strict restrictions last spring.
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