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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1926
Page
19
Racing results and entries show Vette Neyoua Abie Dutch Promising om Audrey unit in a compact recap. Local notebook notes race standings, horses, and participants with limited readable details from the page segment.
Saratoga results show three year olds racing in several stakes and allowance events. Notable horses include Capiten Martin and Golden Spire in the first race, with Livageri and Premint among others in subsequent heats. Time figures and margins are listed for several divisions, including a two mile distance for the second race and a one mile event for the fourth race.
Saratoga entries reveal a packed card with multiple races for three year olds and maidens across distances from five to a mile and a half. Notable names such as Charles Fancitier and John J Kand appear in the docket, with notes on entries and track conditions for upcoming events.
A fragmented slate of death notices and funeral details for residents including Crossley, Cutting, Engelhard, Goldsmith, Lal, and Piotrowsee. Entries list ages, residence addresses, and planned services from early August 1926, with interments at Mountain Grove and Milford cemeteries and varying service times in local churches and homes.
A Republican committee meeting at Parmington Country Club Aug 2 sets plans for Governor Trumbull and the state convention timing. The gathering aims to pick delegates for the national ticket and to decide the date and venue for the state convention, with Hartford seen as a possible permanent site.
Captain of Detectives John H Regan received a photograph from Hartford police of Joseph Taroney twenty eight former Bridgeport cobbler who was arrested in Hartford after allegedly slashing a young girl with the piece detectives yesterday visited a prepval cobbler's shops and victims of the phantom stabber who operates in this city for nearly a year so far detectives have been unable to uncover tangible clues linking Taroney with the local stabbings they are not through with their investigation and will continue to intensify their effort
Police report three members of the Togar family found dead in their Blissfield area Tarin home. John Togar fifty, daughter Agnes twenty five, and Amelia five were discovered with the father dangling from a beam in the kitchen. The woman and child appeared to have died from injuries. Investigators could not determine if the killings were the result of foul play or a possible suicide.
Three minutes after a box alarm summoned to Ash Street, a smoking device caused a fire at a rooming house at 410 State Street. Silas, a tenant, reportedly fell asleep while smoking a cigarette and started the blaze. The building is owned by Charles Ozuar.
Mrs Mo oT Starkey of Broadbridge Road Stratford entertained at a miscellaneous shower recently in honor of Masy Velen Kowalska New Haven who is to become bride of Thomas Shida in Senter The home is decorated in pink and white. Miss Kowalska was the guest of honor with gifts numerous. Guests included Helen Sad Anna Woe Bike Sted Mae Kodak and several others from the neighborhood.
Fragmentary report describes a theft and investigation with names and places garbled. It mentions a suspect entering premises through a cellar, a $45 loss, and the Detective Bureau being notified, but many details are unreadable.
Bridgeport celebrates the debut of a new broadcasting station WCW S with Mayor Behrens and civic leaders praising its role in promoting industry and culture. Notables like A V Bodine and Rotary and Kiwanis members commend the station and hope it showcases Bridgeport talent to a national audience.
Secretary Jardine urges sturdy Connecticut farmers to settle, organize, and cooperate to market crops like sugar beets and apples. He cites a 14,000,000 population nearby market, notes past postwar price declines, and promotes cooperative marketing to reduce waste, improve quality, and secure higher prices through better market information and bargaining power.
Reported efforts by Prosecutor Bergen to secure two arrests follow a high profile case in Debussey's lane. Witnesses Mrs. Waller of New Brunswick and others may substantiate alibis for Mrs. Dobson and Mrs. Gibson, while officials stress there is no political motive behind the investigation.
Sportsmen aided by the Shitesah and Game Commission released birds July 23 adding to the local game supply. About twenty birds were released with releases near Bridgeport and adjoining towns. Leaders listed include Sty Smith president Low J. Bristol and others, with the effort aiding the Callowing places and Newtown wooded regions.
The obituary notes multiple deaths and funeral plans. Thomas W. Cuttag, Anna Sprague, Dennis Piotrowski, Catherine Sullivan, Crossley, John Stempel, Hannah Berkman, Anthony Vargas, and Michael Cohalan are listed with home addresses, churches, and cemeteries. Services span several days. interments set at Mountain Grove, St Michael's, and Gate of Heaven cemeteries. prominent families and local institutions mentioned alongside church and lodge affiliations.
A company chairman, after reviewing business conditions, left for Burke noting the immediate trend should stay strong despite general conditions. He said negotiations for the White Star One site are definitively off with no revival prospects. located in New York.
Washington August 2. Federal Reserve reports show loans to brokers dropped for the week ending July 28 with total 2,820.95 dollars, down from 4,200 for the prior week. The data reflects a drop in broker financing amid market activity. A separate note mentions a local event in Narragansett and a military scene featuring Captain ROP and a cavalry captain scoring seven points.
The Supreme Court rules against receiver appointment and orders enforcement of stock subscriptions. Minority holders accused director drivers of overcompensation and stock issuance for services not fully paid. Court emphasizes scrutiny of related transactions to protect creditors and nonparticipating stockholders.
Chicago Aug 2 AP Finan cal development of the Middle West is reflected in the growth of the Chicago Stock Exchange which will move into new quarters double the present size. John J Bryant, president, notes daily volume of securities latest behind Wall Street. Initiation fees and annual dues for first eight members were $1 apiece. today membership runs well into thousands. Stock and bond issues run into the millions, now largely sold locally rather than east of the Alleghenies.
A series of property transfers and mortgage deeds listed for Main Street Putnam Street Crescent Avenue and West Stratford, including Clara Chagnon to Charles Levin, Maury Stua to Mike Guivas, Charles Levin to City National Bank, and Joseph Saperstein to Samuel Hirschberger. The notices cover quit claims and standard transfers across multiple streets and properties.
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