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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1926

Page

2

Danbury Priest Dullard Funeral Mass Held by Bishop

Funeral mass for Father Dullard, longtime pastor of St Josephs Danbury, was to be celebrated by Bishop John J Fos at 10:30 a.m. with more than 100 priests from across the state expected. The ceremony included a state inlaid honor line of Knights of Columbus members, an office of the dead, and eulogist Rev M JF Plunkett of Shelton.

Danbury Honights of Columbus Danoury al Partee John J’ Fos JF Plunkett Shelton Rehard B Shortell Kridgefield Tad Hird Moore Sacred Eart Church Bridgeport Father Dullard Niagara W J Costello Brook Charles Leddy St Peters Church Bideett William Flynn Pistor St Patrick A Hartford Res Francis Keough Hart Ford Chanella Mart Waterbury Joseph P Daly St Josephs Orwalkywall James V MocCoughlin Dullard Helen Ibbotsen Frink Ibbotson Ted Massison Itenne Vestudit Eler Mortanis Neast Mary Harral Avenue St Augustine Si Chirch Toseph A Ganle Wiss Mae Flaherty Masa John Morris James F Edward Ryburn A Sterling St Michael’s Cemetery

U S Building Bill Attacked in Senate

A fragmented report notes a U S building bill being challenged in the Senate with figures alleging allocations across multiple states including New York, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, California, Ohio, and twenty more states. The document cites named states and proposed disbursements totaling substantial funds outside the capital.

U.S Senate New York Pennsiantt Connecticut California Ohio Arizona Conrado Delaware Kansas Wissouri Fontana Nebraski Nevada North Dakota Oklahoma Oregon South Carolina South Dakota Vermont Westington Wyoming

Bridgeport Tax Notice Delinquent Payments Due April 1926

Public notice warns taxpayers of Bridgeport that Amri payments were due April 1926 and overdue after March 1. It states bills must be paid by April 30 1926 or incur 9 percent interest on unpaid accounts. Tax office remains open until 9 PM that day under Tax Collector Howard S Challenger.

Bridgeport Howard S. Challenger

Obituary notices and funeral details from a local paper

The page lists multiple obituaries and funeral arrangements. Names include Mae Norton, Elizabeth Jennings Goodsell, Miss Mary A Bell, and others. Details cover residences, funeral times, church services, and burial locations at Oaklawn, Lake View, St Michael, and Mt. Grove cemeteries, with officiants and mourners noted.

Balint Butzko York Road Fairfield St Stephen's Church Mountain Grove Cemetery Elizabeth Jennings Goodsell Bradley Goodsell Greens Farms North Avenue Oaklawn

Newsboy Ousted From Old Stand at Corner Drugstore

Hindle Aged drug store owner authorized a boy to sell papers outside his shop with employer support. The boy, once trusted by customers and bankers alike, faced removal after a city block sale changed hands, leaving him to seek a new corner and future in the paper trade.

Hindle Iuwsers Irvi Hoesever Willer Tim

Ambulance Call Ledger Entry Lacks Clear Details

A fragmented daily ambulance log shows cryptic notes and unreadable lines with no clear incident description or patient information. The unreadable text obscures date, location, and action, leaving the record unusable for reliable event accounting.

Bishop's Humility Praised At High Vespers

In a solemn high vespers service at St Joseph's Cathedral, Bishop Maurie de Moe Auliffe was extolled for humility and virtuous conduct. Rev Brands May pesto praised his learned explanations of doctrine, scholarship, and dedication to uplifting the House of God. The ceremony honored his appointment as auxiliary bishop, with a procession of clergy and a large congregation.

Elarrpdowd Veulogy Bish Maurie de Moe Watellife St Thomas Seminary House of God May Ian Wirtford McAulffe Mgr John W Noniis New Brunswick Thomas J Drannin T Clement Martin William Tiyns St Patricks Church P Kear Werr John CG Murray Mer Thomas S. Dugein Michael H May St Pate Ticks Church Norwich

Anti-Saloon League Viewed as Enemy of Amendments

The speaker argued that the fourteenth and fifteenth amendments, while intended to guarantee equal protection and voting rights for Black citizens, are practically invalid in many areas. He urged repealing or altering prohibition laws, claiming the Volstead Act undermines decency and law observance, predicting public opinion has shifted against prohibition.

Butler

Bridgeport Social Work Officials Elected

Bridgeporters elect officers at the sixteenth annual Connecticut conference of social work. The meeting named officers for the next year, led by President Jude Peter Ted Hartford and an executive committee with Charley Yo Godwin and Rey Mitmeys. Other members include Elizabeth Bicelow, Sophie Boowh, and Marjorie Cheney, representing multiple towns and organizations across the state.

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Vaio Miey Chiles Bandera

Rockefeller ends museum project amid political battles

In Cairo, April 26, reports detail Rockefeller’s push to fund a $400,000 museum and research library. Opposition from government officials and local constraints halted the plan, with discussions shifting to possible joint Egyptian and Western participation, but no decisive funding or approval emerged.

Ametian bin Bey Huing Ligypttin Mi Hoch -Fellur Erolesser Biesisted Wlin

St Augustine Scouts to Give Show in Meriden

St Augustine's Scouts plan a public show in Meriden with performances expected to feature marching, songs, and a narration. The event aims to engage local families and showcase troop activities and achievements in recent months.

ST. Augustine's Meriden

Peace With You Berlin Song Amid Turmoil

A garbled report describes a Berlin song titled At Peace With You and a Sunday night event. Amid confusion, various names and phrases appear, mentioning Berlin, a Capitel, and a public gathering with singing and a toast.

Berlin Jalson Ipor Sony Wittom Capitel Levitthun Samnutt

Harris Post Plans First Annual Show

Harris Post outlines its first annual show with a guest list including William Burns Sue Mackinin Euelti Lynch and others. The committee reports strong turnout and a salute to local talent with plans for dancing after the program.

Harris Post Lasmeud Jordan Wits Onimste Sven Coumrtee Chine Jeneto William Burns Sue Mackinin Euelti Lynch Euelti Lynch 'Iddy Matyes Bid Wallowmily Danton Whim Roberts Samuel Lidamo Jils Armond Ind Gutlind Will Iumlaide Young Wen Ind John Wo Sirois Fuca Willam Purp Ty Smith Wess Tech Ange Cnesti

City Seeks Sites for Eighty New Street Lights

City forms committee to locate 80 new lighting locations after bond apportionment. Plan calls for 25 new wrist lamps and 25 new tungsten lights in the year, seeking viable sites across the West district to improve public safety and illumination.

Owl

Anonymous sender returns liberty bonds in Los Angeles

A mysterious figure delivers a set of liberty bonds to the treasury in Los Angeles. The anonymous sender provided the funds anonymously, with details unclear and no identifying information released. The act prompted official notes on the bonds and their provenance.

Los Amuros Monymouus Los Angeles

Divers examine hull of sunk submarine as salvage begins

Navy divers descended 128 feet from the salvage ship Mule to inspect the buried wreck of the S-31 submarine off the Atlantic coast. The operation aimed to locate the vessel, clear sand, and prepare for lifting with pontoons and air-tanks, with expected involvement of the Brooklyn Navy Yard.

London Mule Con Navy Atlantic Culmanne Tilcon Steamore Vestal Sitll Sal Wing Ifiy Hone Edward Ellsberg Brooklyn Elisbergs Mel

Remington Arms Co Must Pay Employee Compensation

Compensation Commissioner yesterday awarded wages and medical expenses to George Tickelly, an employee of Remington Arms Co, for the time he lost from work while undergoing an operation for a rupture acquired in the course of duty. The company contested the claim, arguing a signed waiver. The commission found the waiver invalid and ordered compensation, including hospital costs, for Tickelly.

Kuchinghun Wakmen George Tickelly Remington Arms Company Fin Sacemer Hid Lie Ineliy Haif

Horse Killed by Auto on State Street Mishap

A horse valued at 230 dollars was struck and killed yesterday afternoon on State Street by an automobile. Ray Gordon of Bassich Avenue was tying the animal to the rear of a wagon when a vehicle traveled by Sidney Beltwood of Luttisum Street Brookisn struck the horse. The incident resulted in the animal's immediate death.

State Street Ray Gordon Bassich Avenue Lowigen Sidney Beltwood lLuttisum Street

Tax Board Discusses Aid For Connelly Employees

The Tax Board last night discussed raises for Department of Public Works staff including girders, ash collectors, bridge tenders, and street cleaners. No increases were funded. an appropriation from the contingent fund was used, but overall bridge salaries faced shortfalls. Bids for a traffic signal system were discussed with funding uncertain, while other transfers and purchases were noted.

Buinham Ide Wr Burnoant Posie Board Robert Leckie Department of Public Works Department of Public Welfare Ne Board Filward L Kelly Burnham

Danbury Driver Held Over Auto Death Case Continues

Danbury Court extends the case of Joseph Zualeta, driver of the car that struck Joseph Fernand, causing fatal injuries. Zualeta remains jailed for $10,000 bond after arrest. prosecution seeks Saturday conference with State’s Attorney. Police launch citywide two hour parking enforcement to curb all day parkers in business district.

Danbury Joseph Zualeta Joseph J Fernand Danbury Hospital Zaleta Fernando John J Phelan Zaleta Norman O' Beers J Moss Ives William H Comley George J Schoen

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