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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1926

Page

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Attorney General Healy to Retire and Buckley Succeed

Hartford April 28 Attorney General Healy announced he will retire at the end of his term in January He favored Major John Buckley as his successor while noting no plans for further political office Healy has led the office since 1913 and dismisses talk of returning to the House He also declined to discuss a second federal judgeship for Connecticut.

Hartford Ge Atd Dee George E Hinman Willimanne Bow Supreme Court of Errore Mont Windsor Locks Windsor Clouse Gener Mir Heals Connecticut Anther

Two Americans Slain by Bandits Near Raite Frontier

Raite frontier region reports the slaying of Teo Amelia Tris and Cacios Hettemann, with their chauffeur killed and vehicle damaged. Local authorities pursue suspects after robbers are suspected. details remain scarce as investigators work from Gran neighborhood sources.

Buenos Atres

Magazine Illustrator’s Watercolor Wins Royal Academy Honor

Peat Grenwell, American illustrator, had a watercolor accepted by the Royal Academy. The sketch titled David Street in Jerusalem was chosen among about 100 watercolors yearly from 8,000 to 9,000 submissions. Grenwell, who has a studio in New York, has won many American prizes for magazine illustrations.

British Royal Academy London Artal Peat Grenwell Trax David Street Jerusalem Royal Academy Mi Voran H Europe M. Cornwell Lomasile New York Metny United States

Connelly aids in New stntent Pars 3 and arrests

Serena Atlee Ross ousted by police from etd stand. Mother abiadels cot in rain. Pace 7 reports a federal charge plea by Ring. Newtown brothers face court remarks on horse theft and prison prospects. Fire destroys autos and threats loom in a Co gaage blaze.

Connelly Serena Atlee Ross Etd Mother Abiadels Bay Tory Janestrert Tage ANT Gallanton Frye Fairfield Stratford School Board Terkeles C Thompson Danbury Jatt Peta Kas Huse Pauka Salen

Vanderbilt Break Over Newspapers

A late April report from New York states Cornelius Vanderbilt Jr withdrew the Vanderbilt newspaper holdings after a long dispute with the Vanderbilt family. Dailey Field Miller announces he will manage Cashells interests and oversee the San Francisco Los Angeles and Miami properties.

New York Cornelius Vander- Wilt Lair Dailey Field Cashells Langesbit Puoliectiens Oc San Francesco Los Angees Miimi Matane Pt Wells Altho Sh

Inventor Tries to Create Rain for U S Planes

Dr Francis L Warren of Aberdeen Md leads rain cloud and fog making tests at Hartford Field using electrically charged sand dispersed from airplanes. Two army De Havilland planes and staff assist in experimental flights directed by Lt Louis Eller with sergeant Davis.

Hartfort Trainard Field City Aviation Francis L Warren Aberdeen Warren Army Air Maryland Sma Hartford Electric Dutch Point Army de Haviland Davis Regular Army Dr. Warren Louis N. Eller Army Thanet Mr. Warren Brainard Field City Aviation Commission

Brothers get jail for whipping two in Newtown

Samuel and Albert Block, brothers of Newtown, were jailed after a Criminal Court of Common Pleas verdict for assaulting Hiwani Conger and his son. Judge John J Walsh sentenced Samuel to sixty days in county jail and fined Albert, who received thirty days and a $50 fine. The brothers claimed they were elsewhere at the time and had prior minor disputes with Newtown authorities.

John J Walsh County Ja Samuel and Albert Block Newtown Criminal Court of Common Pleas Hiwani Conger Walsh New York Wbault Courts of Justice Samuel Pbooel Albert Faye Wis Conger

Honeymoon Song From EBerlins On Broadway Broadcast

Collaborative composition by Tro and his wife, daughter of Clarence H Mackay, arrived in Leviathan Monday. Berlin stud prepared to broadcast Sunday night. Efforts to keep the song secret failed when Jolson’s singing cut in.

Moon Tro

Grandson of Clemenceau Ordered Deported to China

Georges Ferdinand Gatineau, grandson of Georges Clemenceau, faces deportation to Shanghai after orders from Washington intercept his return to France. He had traveled toward France via Seattle and Spokane after entering the U.S. on a Mexico-origin permit two years ago. Immigration officials report past intoxicated driving and a pending funds appeal to cover his return to Seattle.

Seattil Shanghai Georges Ferdinand Gatineau Georges Clemenceau France Washington Gatineau Seattle Spokane Mexico Clemenceau Galineau Weedingall Qatineau Safe Point Prenchman New York

Rockefeller ends effort to build museum on the Nile

New York April 28 AP John D Rockefeller Jrs dream of a great temple of the unfolding of man on the Nile was shattered today. Its chance of becoming reality blocked by mysterious opposition in the Egyptian government. Negotiations were secret from the start and only publicly acknowledged by Cairo correspondents. King Fuad was notified that the offer to erect a museum and research laboratory for the origin of man was withdrawn to relieve the Egyptian government of embarrassment.

New York John D. Rockefeller, Jr The Nile Egypt King Fuad Rockefeller Iecut Tas Action

Butler calls Antisaloon League pernicious enemy of republic

New York April 28 Nicholas Murray Butler president of Columbia University at Pel Upsilon club dinner said the Antisaloon League is the most pernicious enemy of the republic. He claimed the league has U.S. Senators and Representatives on its payroll and paid travel expenses to push prohibition. He urged repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment as unenforceable and a political question, urging states to decide locally.

New York Nicholas Murray Butter Columbia University Antirsalogn League Republic Mr. Butler Pel Upsilon Club Ieague United States Washington Butler American Congress

Tax board favors aid for Connelly in Bridgeport plan

Tax Assessor William F. Connelly will communicate with seven Bridgeport and New York men to aid in valuing every building as part of a new Bridgeport taxation system. The seven were approved by the Board of Appointments, with salaries around 2000 dollars yearly plus a chief assistant. Names not released, as placement not yet settled. The group aims to inspect city structures and work with a builders committee, training to ensure uniform results, by mid May.

William F. Connelly Bridgeport New York Con Auly Wes William Burnhan Connelly Hodgeport Tas Yestor Connelly

Newsboy Ousted From Old Stand

Miller Ross, fourteen, who has sold papers for seven years at Main Street corner near Fun Die’s drug store, is ordered to stop selling by Superintendent Patrick J. Flanagan after a complaint. Hundreds of friends protest, calling the move unjust. Miller plans college, and the boy had supported his family with the papers. Captain John O’Connell delivered the notice as officers investigated the complaint.

Miller Ross Dany Main Fundie Patrick J. Flanagan Bridgeport Dbesleger Complaian Miller Johu O'Connell Ube O'Connell Cormar L Sutton W. P

U S Building Bill Attack In Senate News Roundup

In Washington a Democratic blast targets the 768 million public building bill as discriminatory to 42 states with funds for federal structures, post offices, and DC buildings. Republican leaders defend the measure, arguing it imposes political favoritism and threatens Congress's purse strings.

Washington Senate Leardot Wisconsin House Jio- Singon Mayfield District of Columbia Secretary of the Treasury Rabinson Treasury Congress Congresa Utah Lamoot Robinson Mijfieid

President Signs Italian Debt Bill in Senate Action

The Senate approved the Crown-Solvania debt accord 33 to 17 and President Coolidge signed the Italy debt refund of 2 042 906 000. Amid negotiations with France and Italy the Paris talks lag, with US proposals pending. Smoot outlined the deal while Howell opposed it, arguing it subsidizes taxpaying citizens by cancelling principal after 62 years of payments.

Washington Slovakia Senate Coolidge Italy Fraciee Berenger Woo

King Pleads Not Guilty To New Federal Charge

Bridgeport Cann figure John T King formerly Republican National Committeeman for Connecticut pleaded not guilty in federal court to violating the Revenue act by failing to declare 1921 income tax. His lawyer William Leahy requested a one week continuance, granted. Bond of 2500 continued.

New York John T. Klng Bridgeport Cann William Leahy King

Baby found abandoned in rain rescued by nun at St Michael scene

A fifteen month old foreign born baby boy in a brown Teddy Bear suit was found in heavy rain behind St Michael's convent on Sterling Street. A note signed by a "broken hearted" mother named Frank and requested a good home. Police seek a young woman in a brown coat and red hat. investigation aims to arrest her on a serious charge. The child was sent to St Incenta hospital via the Catholic Charitable Bureau.

St. Michael's Convent Sterling Street Frank Bureau of Investigation Catholic Charitable Bureau St.Incent

Two Autos Burned in Nash Co Blaze

Fire department rushed to Nash Sales company garage at 617 State Street near State Street and Vosat Avenue last night. Two cars were destroyed and two more damaged as flames jeopardized ten new cars and twenty five used machines in the rear showroom area with about ten thousand dollars in damage.

Nash Sales Company State Street Slate Street Wosat Avenue

Bill approves coal mine seizure measure in Senate panel

Washington April 28 The Senate Labor committee approved a bill giving the President power to seize and operate coal mines in emergencies like the recent anthracite suspension. Some leases urged review with no rush since Congress could act at December session. Senator Copeland intends action before adjournment, depending on party steering decisions.

Washington Senate Labor Committee Congress Copeland New York Prasa E During the Anthracite Tie-Up, Will Geek Atcion Republican Steering Committee

Funeral for Zip and What-Is-It Draws Circus Fans

ABW New York April 2 The famed P T Barnum figure Zip or What-Is-It dies. funeral draws curious mourners as performers and sideshow acts attend private service. The body is interred at Bound Brook after a private ceremony with Robinson family and circuses personnel present.

Zip York Warn Barnum Dane

Gangland Silence Closes In On McSwiggin Slaying

Enicago April 23 AP The wall of alliance that has foiled Chicago peace officers for years again halted progress in the investigation of the assassination of Assistant States Attorney William H. McSwiggin the so called hanging prosecutor. A motor ambush killed McSwiggin and two companions as they rode past a Cicero saloon. Police rounded up around 190 men at gang gatherings discharged all but ten. Coroner Oscar Wolff called the scene an open assault to the coroner s office while investigators pursued leads across Cicero and the city. A nationwide dragnet and sworn lawmen prepared to scour the countryside for the gunmen and potential accomplices.

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