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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1926

Page

2

Coolidge to Start for Vermont Visit Old Home

President Coolidge plans a trip to Plymouth Vermont to visit the old home of Mr and Mrs Coolidge. The journey includes a cemetery greeting with limited attendance and brief remarks on state sovereignty and local self government amid broader armament conference discussions.

Coolidge Vermont Old Home Mrs. Coolidge Paul Smiths N.Y. Vas Cato the Coolidge Plymouth Vermont Boyhowl Val. Tle

Connecticut Recovered Funds From Civil War Tax

Helly verifies Connecticut did receive part or all of the tax back. Attorney General Healy recalls no clear national move. Burton Smith and colleagues say 46 of 48 states may seek repayment. Courts and lawmakers eye a joint suit to challenge the federal direct tax cost, with states like Maine Rhode Island and New Hampshire mentioned.

Helly Cnunsc Broweht Connecticut Burton Smith New York Washigton Smith Sw York State Geveral Healy Senate Committees On Chains Maine Newdampstore Rhode Island Qisw United States Thomas

Man Ordered to Support Family in Stamford

In Stamford on August 3 a judge ordered Richard Harris to provide support for his wife Lu Je Harris and their children. Harris, arrested in Philadelphia, must post bond and pay $10 weekly until the back support is cleared. The court delayed jail time on condition of compliance with the support order.

Stamford Lu Je Harris Richard Phila Julge Young Ontis

Colorado's Centennial Echoes of State's Rise and Pride

A long tribute recounts Colorado’s paths from a frontier territory to a state, noting Pike’s Peak lore, mining booms, railroads, and growth in population and agriculture. It praises state sovereignty, women’s suffrage progress, two national parks, and the role of locals in shaping self government as the state marks fifty years of statehood.

Colon Midways Beaven Pattie Weld Amsterdam Colorado

Nation prosperity under Coolidge signals mixed signs

A cautious assessment credits President Coolidge with steering a gradual recovery from postwar deflation. Prices have fallen less than three years ago while wages show some increases. The railroads improve and government debt retirement supports a healthier economy, with immigration restriction and wartime debt funding also highlighted as priorities. International efforts include the Dawes Plan and commitments to international justice.

Gommie Coolidge Persign Dawes Senate Permanent Court of International Justice Gener Mgr. Coolidge

Norwalk Man in Accident Involving Child

A Norwalk man, Robert Mulvey, ran down a five year old girl from Plymouth as she darted into the street. The child suffered a broken collarbone in the collision. Mulvey was arrested and later released on his own recognizance.

Stambord Diebian Plymouth Robert i Mulvey Byinggton Norwalk

Burglar Steals Jennings Jewels in Nuptial Era Tale

Mineola police probe a burglary at the Jennings home amid a spate of North Shore robberies. The thief accessed the second story through a window after climbing a porch roof, with jewels valued around eight dollars reported in a prior break at the Elliot home on Center Ridge. The story ties to local society circles including Missy Prentice and Mrs. Frederic Cranwell, and notes Jennings’s Yale grad lineage and family connections to Mrs. Walter J. James and Mrs. Hugh D. Auchinless.

Standard Oil Company Mineola Nori Shore Marlon Flilott Center Ishind Jewvels Ermott Nixon E.hott Abe Jennings Missy Prentice Frederic Cranwell Southamption Colony Bernardsville Tous Walter J. James Hugh D. Auchinless Walter Jennings Annie Durr Jennings Yale

Wall Street Boom Resumes as Morgan Memo Fuels Rally

Unclear interview with Thomas Cochin of J. St Morgan & Co sparks optimism on wall street. General Motors climbs about 190 points while Dupont lags near best price in history as American Brokerage and Foundry post gains. Other named firms such as Eastman Kodak and United Drug show speculative strength amid renewed buying.

J. St Morgan & Co Wall Street Thomas Cochin Morgan Aggester American Brokeshire and Foundry Dupont General Motors Athe ® Chemical United Drug Yellow Truck Youngstown Sheet & Tube Kelsey Wheel Postum Cereal

Hawes Williams Lead In Missouri Primary Contest

Early returns from Missouri show Hawes Williams leading in both long and short term Republican U S Senate races as precincts report. Priest and Proctor trail in various tallies. Democratic candidates also show early leads in several counties. Oklahoma and Kansas results indicate mixed progress in statewide races with anti Klansmen and other nominees listed.

Republcan Missouri Wiliam Blodgett Priest St. Louis David M. Proctor Kansas City Wiliams Priest Proctor Tan Louis United States Senaor Hawes Jndswell Warrensburg Robert Young St. Joseph Meredith Poplar Biull Young Republian Tenins Droctor Willams Democratic United Voeksruila Democratic Uni Qiner Fr. K. Rankintos Oftate Hwing Herbert Frank Jo Ryan John A. Ryan Guy A. Swallow

Child Dies From Burns At Home After Reaching For Water

A three year old, Antonio Gravino, died from scalding after reaching for a kettle of boiling water near a stove at 203 Arlington Street. Medical examiner H R DeLuca viewed the body and permitted removal to the home of his parents Antonio and Matrona. The child had little clothing in oppressive weather. Funeral plans set for tomorrow at 9 am at the parental home and 10 am at St Raphael's church with a requiem high mass.

Antonio Gravino Arlington Street St. Vincent’s Hospital H. R. DeLuca Antonio Matrona St. Raphael's Church

Pseudo Doctor’s Divorce Case Probed by Police

John IL Milter, 37, a bogus doctor, was arrested after posing as a physician and selling a radio he bought on credit. He married Susan Snyder days earlier and faced a court continuance to verify if he is a liguinist while detectives probe his past divorces, including a Worcester divorce granted March 18, 1926.

John IL Milter Susan Snyder Bishop Avenue Miler Bridgeport Hospital Put Clas Miller Worcester

Bridgeport Youth Killed in Hudson on Transport Hit

A young Bridgeport resident, Degnan, was killed when a taxi struck a site in Hudson. He died from a broken neck and skull fracture. a companion was lightly stunned. Surviving relatives include parents and four brothers and a sister. Funeral directors from M. J. Gannon, Inc. prepared to transport the body. funeral plans pending.

Young Degnan Kely Nathan Marger New

Liquor Found At Source Of Blaze In Stamford

A two story Stamford house at 116 Manhattan Street caught fire today. Firemen found four gallons of wine 35 of alcohol and a large quantity of whiskey in the attic. The property is owned by Mr and Mrs Frank Kapteina who has prior liquor law violations. Fire started in the attic and spread through the frame building causing 1500 damage. Police seized the liquor but Kapteina was not arrested.

Stamford Manhattan Frank Kapteina Kapteina TL 43 Inter

Dives in shallow water injures Norwalk man

August 4 Norwalk. Frank Carta twenty seven a employee at Coleman Brother Carneval in Norwalk hospital in serious condition after a diving accident at Cal Puature beach. He dived from a springboard despite warnings, struck bottom, surfaced unconscious, bystanders carried him ashore and an ambulance was summoned.

Norwalk Frank Carta Coleman Brothere Carnivalla Varta Carta Meshore

Factories Close as Heat Fells Two Men

Excessive heat forced factory closings and office shutdowns in Fairfield. A dog attack incident left a boy with a bitten right thumb while a prized poodle died after convulsing. Town officials, including Town Clerk John Y. Cadwell and Assistant Clerk Joseph F. Wieler, kept some staff on duty briefly.

Quot Road Fairfield Doy Fuairfield New York Board of Education John Y. Cabdwell Delick Joseph F. Wieler

Mexican Seizure of Ep i scopal Church Described

Washington says a protest surfaced as Consul General Widdell reports Monivan police seized the Church of England of San Jose belonging to the American Episcopal Church. The church opened for private worship under municipal control. property records show the Episcopal Board of Missions held the deed since 1850. Officials offer no clear stance yet and say authorities are studying the matter.

Washington Neo State Department Widdelle Mexico Monivan Church of England of San Jose American Episcopal Church Bishep Creighton Mexico City Creaghton Una Jem Mien Wight Mien Sonelal Eaid Episcopal Board of Missions New York Lass Strods

Mellon Arrives in Italy to See Daughter in Rome

Secretary of the Treasury Andrew W. Mellon arrived in Rome from Geneva for a private visit. He toured St Peters and the Borghese gardens and planned no formal ceremonies, stating he hoped for no official greeting while spending time with his daughter and son-in-law at the Bruce Villa.

James B. Reynolds Washington Republican National Coolidge Kent Cooper Associated Press Tans Cooper Lake Piaci Mer Coolidge Bislehalr Geneva Sina Sovretry Mellun Mrs Mellon Mellon Wy 17 Urope Tors Yientlon Rome Andrew W. Mellon United States Sary Ta Sy David K. FE. Bruce Mys. Rues Mr. Mellon St. Peters Borghese Gardens Janiculum Kaseath Leon Denniman Aag Bruce Villa Bruce Italy Tih

Curious Arab Welds Hauid Goods While Weighing Grains

An Arab with a curious custom welds every Hauid merchandise item as he measures wheat barley and other grains plus a few additional articles, describing an unusual blending of trade and craft in his daily routine.

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