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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1926

Page

6

Airplanes Carry Food Into Alps For Tourists

Munich and Tomruck crews plan to airlift supplies to Bavarian and Tyrolean Alps inns this summer. Cargo up to 209 pounds will be dropped by parachute as hundreds of lodges seek quicker resupply. The Luftfahrt firm bids 4 cents a pound, replacing costly rail and mule transport for thousands of visitors.

Berlin Munich Tomruck Alps Fredwit Innsbruck Brandemburg Inn Oetztaler Alpa Aero-Sdoool

Police Probe Death Of High School Student In Bridgeton

In Bridgeton New Jersey on April 26 authorities investigated the death of 17 year old Lan n ing Coles who was shot on the Williams Hamby farm late Friday night The coroner's report is awaited Hamby claims the shooting was accidental mistaking the youth for a prowler Mrs Mildred Hamby 19 wife of Hamby was questioned as part of the inquiry.

Bridgeton Lanning Coles Williams Hamby Hamby Mildred Hamby

Expulsion Faces Students at State College

Statit Collagi in April 248 reports possible dismissal for students involved in disobedience during a year. An incident concerns alleged possession and operation of a motor vehicle on campus without a special permit, prompting disciplinary action and potential removal.

Statit Collagi Cotlege

Woman's Home Raided in Oneonta. Two Wounded

Seven masked and robed men raided Lille Cobb's home in Oneonta Alabama late last night. Two victims were treated for gunshot wounds in Birmingham hospitals. Andrew Moses of Liberty was wounded by shots from inside the house. Blount county officials request a grand jury to probe the raid and motive remains unclear.

Birmingham Ala Lille Cobb Oneonta Andrew Moses Liberty Blount County

Lafayette Street Extension 10 Planned Amid City Works

Behrens administration confirms two municipal projects. Lafayette street extension from State to Harrison to Fairfield avenue and John street widening to Main near Park avenue are framed as urgent needs. Proposals include an arcway under the Hadley building and a bank plan for the new city hall site, with other projects awaiting bond funding.

Behrens Lafayette Street State Street Harrison Street Fairfield Avenue John Street Main Street Park Avenue Chamber of Commerce Committee Hadley Broad Street City National Bank Beardsley School Sceals Hast Bridgeport Hillside Home Englewood Hospital

Advertiser Speaks at Bridgeport Club Luncheon

Warner Hays secretary of the Industrial Advertisers association is set to speak at the Bridgeport Advertising club luncheon in the Stratfield hoster at noon today. The talk titled The Follow-Through on Advertising promises to draw many industrial advertisers as it addresses neglected aspects affecting ad results. E Payson Blanchard Bullard Machines You! company advertising manager and program chairman predicts tomorrow's meeting will be outstanding.

Warner Hays Industrial Advertisers Association Bridgeport Advertising Club Stratfield Hoster E. Payson Blanchard Bullard Machines You Advertising Club

Medal winner saves worker from death in 11 000 volt incident

Vancouver Washington April 26 AP James G White 29 won first prize for first aid in the Rea Crees awards He is a Western Electric employee who rescued fellow worker Charles Denham from a radio aerial that fell across an 11 000 volt Portland Electric Power Company line Denham was burned and both arms were amputated at the hospital after the perilous incident November 29 1425 In saving Denham White risked his life

Vancouver Wash James G. White Washington Western Electric Company Charles Denham Portland Electric Power Company Bsk Ife White Denham

Bullet misses driver hits woman on street in Wilmington

Washington April 26. Mrs May C May of Wilmington Delaware was shot and probably fatally wounded on a downtown street today by Errol Elgin a 24 year old elevator operator. Police say Elgin aimed at a taxicab driver and fired when the man refused to drive away with him.

Washington May C May Wilmington Del Errol Elgin Elgin

Administration and Chamber 10 Work Together for City Improvements

The city administration and the Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce will jointly develop a five year municipal improvement program. Mayor Behrens and Chamber President Crawford praise cooperation to address sewers, water, storm drains, schools, street widening, and recreational facilities with a balanced bond budget. A Chamber committee will liaise with city departments to map a comprehensive plan.

Chamber of Commerce Bridgeport Chamber Laison General Chamber Behrens Crawford Board of Education

Daughters of 1812 Hold Annual Meeting

Washington April 26 the thirty fourth annual council of the Daughters of 1612 opened with delegates from across the country present. In state presidents meeting prior to the convention Mrs M Steelman Elizabeth WN was elected president. vice presidents named Mrs Charles Rice Atlanta Mrs F J Calton Jon Ny Mrs R R Holloway Baltimore and Mrs P Moody Wilmington Del.

Washington Council of the Daughters of 1612 Association of State Presidents M. Steelman Elizabeth WN Charlea Rice Atelanta F J Calton Jon R. R Holloway Baltinonge

New Leaders Needed Says Aguinaldo to Veterans

Manila April 26 AP General Emilio Aguinaldo told several hundred Philippine revolution veterans in Hulacan province that America will never grant independence while controlled by politicians like those now in power. He spoke after the veterans declined to ally with the supreme national council and urged changes in leadership and tactics.

Manila Emilio Asuinaldo Hulacan Lng America Philippine Aguinaldo Supreme National Council

Emperor's Coffin for Jackson Spurned by Him

NY April 26 AP. letter from Andrew Jackson declining a marble coffin of Emperor Alexander Severus for his tomb. Auctioned with other documents from William Green Shillaber. Jackson cites republican simplicity, opposes pomp, will be buried beside his wife in a humble depository.

New York Andrew Jackson Alexander Severus Americana William Green Shillaber Ruston Jackson Poliier Commodore Eliott National Institute Eliott Palestine

Cemetery Keeper George E Robinson Dies by Own Hand

George E Robinson, 79, caretaker of Kingston Village cemetery for years, shot himself in the head today. Poor health, judged by a medical referee, led to the act. Kingston, N H April 26 AP reports the death by suicide.

Kingston, N. H George E. Robinson Kingston Village Robinson

Zemo Heals Skin Diseases Quickly and Privately

An ad touts Zemo as instant relief for itching and skin conditions like eczema blotches ringworm and rashes. It promises cleansing soothing effects and rapid healing with a discreet daytime use, available from druggists in small or large bottles.

Zemo

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