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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1926

Page

2

Secretary Jardine Portraits Coolidge Aides in Talks

Secretary Jardine spoke at the Farmers Week meeting praising President Coolidge and stressing the need for cooperative farming and fair distribution. He noted the administration’s focus on machinery, distribution systems, and farmers' shares in food costs while citing New England rail links and marketing of agricultural products.

Storrs. Ang LAPY Agricultar Cuolldse Halle Dartinm Coolidge Recetary Jardine Soule

Hartford Hears Archbishop Talk in Turbulent Era

Hartford reports a church meeting as Archbishop speaks on independence and modern church roles amid political and religious reforms. Officials from several Baltic regions attend, with commentary on church unity and social responsibility.

Fragmented OCR Text on Penetration and Treatments

A garbled OCR excerpt discusses various topics including penetration and treatment effects with references to pains, soreness, and unnamed remedies. It lacks clear subjects, dates, or locations, making the central event difficult to identify. The readable portions imply medical or cosmetic claims but remain nonspecific and unverified.

Insull and Crowe Defy Senator Reed at Hearing

A 1922 political hearing reveals Insull and Crowe refusing to disclose all campaign contributions. Senator Reed pushes for lines between local and senatorial campaigns while Insull appeals to counsel and invokes separation from broader fundraising. The exchange highlights campaign finance tensions and questions of accountability within the Crowe Barrett and related groups.

Tatt Chis Xan Stlini Lowrie Prowtesaive Party of Trial Senatuel Vandidiey Parley Christensen Progress Sive Party Stith George FL Kenne Len Christensen Senate Smith Brennan World Court Crewe Hey Dusenh BR Savage County Jude Reed Tnsall Heedath Ensall Treed Chowe Thsall Teg Ce Crowe-Barrett Mook Insull Charles V. Barrett Crowe-Barrett Group Hoy O. Weg Republican National Committee Deneca Cook County Wiliam 8 McKinley Crow Lies Puigna'e Altor Rey Crowe Tisull Reet Thonas W. Canninghan Court of Genes Witlam & Varo Penigyl Veni Twcnl Reon Individuonis Bellic T Raye Beante Senate Campaign Funds Committee Unols Commerce Commission Allen T. Moore Monticello Republican National

Dairy Floor Slip Cuts Hand on Bottle Incident

A dairy worker slipped on a wet floor, cutting their hand on a bottle. The scene involved several workers including Jobo and Soarteen, with other unidentified names and locations mentioned in garbled notes. Authorities or management details are unclear from the fragment.

Jobo

Disappointment Keen Over Failure of Calibration Tests

The Los Angeles crew and five passengers remain aboard after a test cruise along the New England coast. The airship moored at Patoka near Prien's Neck faced low visibility but completed a 12 mile circle to test compass accuracy. Officials expect further tests off Boston before a return to Lakehurst, with potential plans for a passenger air service if results prove reliable.

Gireratt Cally Patoka Prien Commaander Charley E Rosendahl Angeles Pien Imi Pont Bambleton Colonies Air Transportation Company New York Loston Los Angeles Sinte New England Aboad Newport Price's Neck Compassion Price’s Neck Putohas Prudence Island

Truck Raid Seizes Beer Truck and Four Arrested

An investigation revealed a truck loaded with twenty crates of beer. Stanton, Lockwood, and two others were arrested and held on $1,900 bonds. Police raided a garage on Evergreen Street, seizing 300 cases of beer and four half barrels along with bottling gear.

Leckwould Stanton Bureau of Investigation Polley Michael Arnolsky Gunzenhauser River Streets Eckart Stanton and Lockwood Murphy Expo Company

Mexican bishop denies war talk

Archbishop Pascual Disla, bishop of Tabisen, rejects armed uprising and political use of religion. He states the church remains outside politics and supports only peaceful actions. He notes the League for the Defense of Religions as a peaceful entity.

Ing Mipy Cary Ureh Geo Calvarch Ops Ito Monsignor Pascual Disa Vlo van Sue League For the Defense of Relizigys Lin Cronacale Boycett

Danbury Man Overcome by Heat During Work

Danbury resident Primpet Valliere, a painter of 7 Main Street, collapsed from heat while finishing a day’s labor on Cranyde avenue junction with Fidwird Valllere. He was assisted and later reported with possible internal injuries and fractures.

Kidder Primpet Cranyde Avenue Tanbury Fidwird Valllere Main Street Danbury Vesterda Frieturius Valliere Bel Seadtaly

Chamberlain Urges Patience Between U S and Britain

Foreign Secretary Chamberlain sought to calm tempers both in Britain and the United States. He defended Churchill and Baldwin on the debt settlement with the United States, saying Britain will honor obligations and disclose how funds were borrowed and used. Austen urged restraint to avoid harming allied ties and world peace.

Hondon Chamberlain Great Britain United States Rip Austen Churchill Wiliam Wedswool Benn Almerean Melon Baldwin Mir Austen

General Motors Ends Boom Amid Stock Volatility

Stock swung to intraday highs near 214 1 2 before easing at close as a bullish interview and later denial by Arthur Cochran sparked rapid speculation. Wall Street watched GM lift gains on earnings strength, with market value rising sharply before a broad pullback.

Financial Ar. Cochran Morgan Eall General Motors Wall Street Uther Althhough Tt United States Steel Abieh Upwani Alex

Calles Aide Is Killed By Mob

A report from Mexico City notes a mob killed Calles Aide amid unrest. The piece discusses religious rights and state attitudes toward Catholic and other religious groups, calling for recognition of religious freedoms and church rights within the constitutional framework.

Calles

Poincare Backs Gold Purchase Bills in Finance Vote

Premier Poincare wins approval for two Bank of France bills enabling gold bullion and stable foreign currency purchases with francs to bolster reserves. Finance committee criticizes inflation fears as the plan would not require new circulation totals. Ratification of Washington London debt accords remains undecided with no official timetable.

Leon Blum Premier Poincare Pll Bank of France France Pankc Poincare M. Blum Joseph Calliuaux Poinware Washington London

Body riddled by bullets found on North street

A man was found dead early this morning with a 32 caliber revolver bullet wounds. Auto tracks traced show a truck with a unique tread used on trucks drove off North street, backed into the roadside, then turned toward the state road. Tracks indicate the vehicle continued from the street junction to the body and back, suggesting a staged burial along the highway.

North Street

Governor Refuses to Help Bandits in Murder Case

Report details three men found guilty and responsible for a murder. court records discuss clemency and mental examinations of John Devereaux. Alienists conclude Devereaux is not insane or feeble minded, while army discharge notes cite competency questions. Dr Wells notes erratic alpha test results likely reflect distraction, not true intelligence.

Devereaux Beenade John 3 Deveraux

Posse Fatal Harm in Confrontation at Tachute

Reports from Shreveport indicate John Norris a twenty Negra individual was surrounded by a posse in a field and struck while escaping after being sought for the alleged abduction of a ten-year-old girl at Tachute yesterday. The man reportedly died from injuries sustained in the confrontation.

Shreveport Tate Vhute John Norris

Present Waste of Oil Means Danger Declared by Magnate

A mass meeting hosted by Henry F. Doherty warns that current oil waste threatens national security and world stability. He argues there is no evidence for imminent new energy sources and criticizes ventures to extract coal products for petroleum. J T Haslim of MIT notes peace hinges on solving petroleum issues.

Ile J. T. Haslim Massachusetts Institute of Technology Tate

Compensation denied by court in Holznagel case

Judge Arthur Fo Ells of Superior Court dismissed findings and denied compensation in the Holznagel matter against Wiley and Livhard Manufacturing Co and others. Holznagel, claiming 16 years as a sandblaster with dust lung effects, saw the compensation commissioner's decision upheld, with no link found between illness and work. Catherine Draws challenged weekly award amount, with judge keeping the later ruling in place.

New Tavien Arthur Fo Ells Superior Court Antag Albert Holenage Wiley and Livhard Manufacturing Company Woden American Mutual Isuy Insurance Company Internatonal Silver Company Meriden Holznagel Bradley and Hut Sart Company Sam Ieting Catherine Draws Judsy Els Pile

Truck Collision at Armory Hill In Norwalk

A truck hit a car at the foot of Armory hill in Norwalk last night. Frank Pipstina and his wife were hospitalized with injuries including a punctured kidney. Sam Teves of New Britain and Jim Roth were involved. Roth faces charges with bonds set at $50 each.

Nerwalk Norwally Hospital Ema Padul Jim Roth

Gertrude Ederle Starts Saturday Newscard

Fragmentary text shows Gertrude Ederle starting an event on a Saturday with mentions of Miss Bates and Savelock, suggesting a public appearance or race. Other scattered phrases reference a location, morning events, channels, and a person named Cate Gist, but details are unclear.

NEA Aviance

Coolidge Given Fishing License

In Vermont at Anewust New York state officials report Coolidge receiving a fishing license. The event is noted alongside other local notices, including movements and schedules affecting residents and waterways.

Coolidge McInti Amr Tastrig New York State

Heat Victims Suffer In Extreme Summer To Date

The day records multiple heat victims in Bridgeport area. Patrick Stakes, 40, sought treatment at Bringeport and Vincent's hospitals after collapsing from heat while at work. A 22 year old and a 15 month old baby were also rushed to hospital amid dangerous heat. A third youth, 18, was faint and treated at home. Several workers at local plants paused duties as temperatures rose and offices curtailed hours.

Patrick Stakes Chespey Hill Bringeport Hosptal Whrle Patrick Sonn Prl Vincent's Hospital Ile Jadfelock Ineline Pridgeport Hospital Minnie &Irsick Arctic Street Vietha Hun Bourrell Eightern West Avenue Vincent’s Hospital Columbia Phwihone Vonpany Singer Factory Mercury

Walton trailing in Oklahoma vote in Democratic Senate race

August 4. Returns from about three precincts show United States Senator candidate Elm Thomas leading Welton Walton and Henryon of Terry among Democratic contenders for the U.S. Senate. Early returns from 1,875 precincts indicate Thomas ahead by a large margin. Klux Klan associations are noted for Walton’s backers in some counties.

Oklahoma City J. Ws. Clack Welton Elm Thomas Nearl l Oklahoma Thomas Walton &. Henryon Terry Wiliam M. Darnelly Texas Country Farmer United States J. WW Hasreld

Imports of tobacco from India and South Africa

A historical note mentions annual tobacco imports totaling 120,000,408 pounds with about 700,000 pounds originating from India and South Africa combined.

Tndt Id South Africa

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