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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1926

Page

2

Missing jeweler from New Jersey found in Colorado dies not

Relatives of Malcolm G Freming head of a Newark jewelry firm were notified that a amnesia victim found in Greeley Colorado is the missing jeweler. Fleming planned to visit New Bedford but never arrived. He vanished March 19 after leaving a letter to Mrs Manning and a jewelry case at Banger Co. police traced the man to Boston and then to Colorado.

Newark Malcolm @G. Freming Boston Greeley Colo Fleming R. &. Hopkins Tilliside Maiefin G. Fleming N. J Colorado Com New Bedford R. A. Hopkins Richard B. Downing Fleming and Company

American Abbott Arrested in Rome for Insulting Mussolini

Boston man John Adams Abbott was arrested in Rome on charges of insulting a guide and Premier Mussolini after a hotel confrontation at 3 am. The case ties to his family, long abroad, with Abbott’s Boston background and lineage traced to Presidents Adams and Adams ancestors.

Abbott Astrologo Cavallefmeers Mussolini Samuel Abbott Villa Gontana Mellor Rome American Academy Boston John Adams Abbott Italy Graftor St. Loe , Abbott Mary Adams Hoston Mary Ogden Abbott Europe Grafton St. Lee Abbott State Street Florence Crittenden League Boston City Federation of Women’s Clubs United States New England John Adams John Quincy Adams Charles Francis Adams

Park board argues over Pearsall land and sea wall dispute

The park commission details negotiations with the Pearsall estate over a 60 foot public highway strip from Gilman Street to Long Island Sound. It cites riparian rights, wall repairs, and funding disputes with landowner McNeil, noting a possible court decision on the fate of the eastern road segment.

Board of Park Commissioner Pearball Gilman Street Board of Park Pearsall Long Island Sound Board of Park Commissioners McNeil Park Board McWell Gen. Watson New Yacht Club

Sharp Note to Bishop Manning Mentioned in 19th Century Letter

The text records Mrs Belmont sending a sharp note to Bishop Manning. It notes her past exclusion from a Trinity church yearbook due to divorce and details her prominence as president of the National Women’s Party. It mentions a Washington house given to the party, valued at $100000, and outlines family ties to Consuelo Vanderbilt and the Marlborough title.

Char Ley Trinity Church Bishop Manning Belmont National Women’s Party Women's Party Washington

Murder charge abandoned in taxi death case

Four youths were in a taxicab with Johnson before his death. Johnson was alleged to have been beaten and thrown from the vehicle. Mack and DeMeoll were arrested in New York City. Judge Edward M. Yeomans set trial for May 6.

Johnson Mack DeMeoll New York City Edward M. Yeomans

Zoning Is Not Ten Drive Shops From Present Site

Bridgeport zoning plans allow non conforming grocery stores in residence zones to continue and switch to any conforming use in nearby business districts. Buildings may be altered up to 60 percent of assessed value, and reconstruction is allowed after fires up to 50 percent loss. Hearings on the ordinance set for tomorrow and Friday in the Common Council chamber.

Chang Ad Herbert &. Swan Bridgeport Zoning Commission Common Council Swan Zon Ing Freo

Obituaries and funeral notices from local region

Obituary notices for Mary I Fagan and Balint Butzko and several others including Charles William Gillette Elizabeth Jennings Goodsell Fanny Mason Nelson J Norris Stephen Szabo Stephen Szabo and Welson J Norris. Services held at homes and churches with burials in Mountain Grove Milford Milford Cemetery Oaklawn Fairfield and St Michael's Cemetery. Burial arrangements detailed with times and locations in Fairfield Bridgeport Milford and Green etc.

Mary I Fagan Thomas J. Wagan Greene Avenue Brooklyn St. Michael's Cemetery Bridgeport Balint Butzko York Road Fairfield St. Stephen's Church Mountain Grove Cemetery Charles Wililiam Gillette Welch Read Bayview Milford Milford Cemetery Elizabeth Jennings Goodsell Bradley Goodsell, Jr Greena Parma North Avenue Welock Oaklawn Cemetery Fanny John Mason William Nelson J. Norris Welson J. Norris I. T. Tanks Fairfield Avenue Stephen Szabo Stephen Szate Mountain Grove

Holden Denies or Confirms Speech About Bridgeport Politicians

A Waterbury political row centers on Attorney Holden who insists he gave a controversial bridgeport remarks about dishonest acts in the taxing machinery and Debauchery claims. State GOP officials including J Henry Roraback and Governor John H Trumbull are cited amid denials and incomplete recollections.

Holden Bridgeport Trelden Women’s Republican Elhic If Waterbury Republican Organization J. Henry Roraback John H. Trumbull Trubull Roraback G. Oo. P Attorny Holden Mr. Roraback Mr. Holden Connor Exacy

U S Steel Sets Higher Dividend

U S Steel declares a new 7 percent dividend basis of $1.75 per share quarterly, replacing a prior rate and marking the highest fixed dividend in the company’s history. Chairman Gary cites strong demand for essentials, good crop outlook, and cooperative labor relations while dismissing reports of a sharp downturn.

Gary Congress VU. S. Steel

Senate Approves Three Debt Pacts Amid Global Talks

The Senate approves three debt pacts connected to France and Yugoslavia as officials seek settlements. A debt commission member calls the talks a stalemate with prospects of yield from both sides. Mellon's panel notes Yugoslavia’s 65 million dollar debt needs more study before a final decision. The piece ends with unrelated quips about chivalry and safety in driving.

France M. Berenger Mellon Debt Commission Jugoslavia

City withholds coal contracts from lowest bidders

The City Ice and Coal and FT A D Jones Coal Company received municipal coal contracts after the Board of Health awarded bids yesterday. Officials cited quality as well as price, delaying decisions from Monday. Bid results showed Jones as low on anthracite, while buckwheat and bituminous awards went to other firms amid concerns over origin and product quality.

City Ice and Coal Company FT. A. D. Jones Coal Company Board of Health Lewis J. Reilly Hall Coal Company McGee Coal Company Ily Ive Hoffman Coal Company Ivo and Coal Company New Riven Vincent Brothers T. A. T. Jones Hill Coal Company A. McGee Boffman Jones Company River Jones McGee City Irelad Coal Company Hoffman

Hamilton Gibbs Soundings Heads Best Seller List in 1924

New York April 1 Publishers' Weekly notes rising U S book production while new titles lag behind ten years ago. Soundings by A Hamilton Gibbs leads best sellers. Diet and Health tops nonfiction. The list includes The Constant Nymph and The Keeper of the Bees among fiction, with many others listed.

New York United States Publishers’ Weekly A. Hamilton Gibbs Slation Oulu Stunt Peters Lord Gre A. A. Milne Margaret Kenenedy Gene Stratton Porter Apollo Eo Barrington He Green Michael Arlen Anne Douglas Sedgwick Sinclair Lews Anne Parrish Hanael Sabatini Hutchinson Boston Fannie Farner Bruce Barton Christ Giovanni Papin Viel Manuels EB Bok Grey Anatole

Protecting Flapper Attitudes During Adolescent Era

The article discusses the adolescent mindset and societal attitudes toward youth and age. Dr Blanchard and Dr Ruggles address how enthusiasm of youth should persist into adulthood, urging understanding, tolerance, and renewed social standards. It notes shifts in female education, modesty norms, and evolving views on marriage, independence, and vocational ambitions.

Blanchard Profenger Arthur H. Ruggies Yale Tekard M. Daggett New Haven Norwich State Hospital Franklin Kellogg

Whittemore Jury Fails to Reach Verdict in Bank Case

Jury unable to agree on Whittemore's guilt in the bank robbery. Defense witnesses claim the confessed robber and his gang attended a birthday party in Philadelphia the night before the hold up. Another witness places a suspect in a New York tailor shop the afternoon of the crime. If acquitted on the robbery, Whittemore faces possible trial for killing a bank guard or potential transfer to Baltimore authorities for an alleged prison-guard killing during a sensational escape.

Bank Messensier Gamg Dora Jansen Philadelphia New York City Whittemore Lewis Larington Binltimmre

Bond Issue to Finance Appalachian Power Merger

A banking group led by Bondright and company plans a public offering this week of 35,009,000 thirty year bonds at five percent to finance consolidations among Appalachian Power and Light Consolidated Power and Light Kentucky and West Virginia Power and West Virginia Water and Electric. The issue is expected to be among the largest public financing of the year with bonds likely to be oversubscribed.

York CARY Appalachian Power Companys Appalachian Power and Light Company Consolidated Power and Light Company Kentucky and We Virginia Power Company West Virginia Water and Electric Company Bondright and Company Appalachian Power Company

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New Jersey Howard S. Challenger WNEIL Charles Willan Gillette Elizabeth Goodsell Fanny Mason Republican State Central Committee Conie Bridgnort U. S. Steel Senate T. A. D. Jones and City Companies Hamilton Gibbs Soundings Heads Bootlezerts Thor Prittens Chrysler Imperial Chrysler THE Standard Motors Corp Fairfield Ave Bridgeport, Conn Barnum Public Market State& Bank Long Harbor Blues Falls California Naval Oranges
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