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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1926

Page

8

Coolidges Return to Vermont Home Visit At Plymouth

President Coolidge and Mrs. Coolidge arrived in Vermont for a summer visit, stopping at Plymouth and Burlington where crowds greeted them warmly. The party, including their son and Attorney General, toured local sites, with citizens cheering as the President acknowledged wellwishers from the observation platform.

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Fall of Franc Hurts America, National City Banker Asserts

New York August 4. Willit of the fall of the franc has hurt American business says Robin Roberts vice president of the National City Bank of New York. He explains how French wealth abroad and the franc’s depreciation raise costs for France and lower purchasing power in the United States. He warns stabilization could revive trade but predicts long term disruption from ongoing currency decline.

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New Haven Man Dies From Heat At Fort Hale Park

Willam H Stowell Jr 41 president and treasurer of Stowell Insurance Co was found dead in his car on the shore drive near Fort Hale bath houses. Medical examiner attributed death to heat exhaustion with fatigue as a contributing factor. He had been in New Haven business about five years and was married. The automobile occupants were nearby as workers discovered the body while crowds gathered. He leaves a widow and his father and two siblings.

Willam Stowell Jr Stowell Insurance Co Shore Drive Fort Hale Park George Goslin Stowei Abou Fine West Haven Fort Hare Storis

New Britain Man Dies Trying to Swim River

A New Britain man died yesterday afternoon while attempting to swim a river in Farmington south of Winebell Smith's grist mill. He was unable to swim and his attempt ended tragically as bystanders and residents arrived to offer help and relief efforts.

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Married Half Century, Man Now Asks Divorce

William Loudenelter of Bronka alleges intolerable cruelty from his wife after twenty-two years of marriage. He filed a divorce petition in Susqueh county seeking a decree and separation from bed and board.

William Loudenelter Areres Iis Renee Bronka Esso Elhe Wales Peltor

Lillis Estate Left to Friend Contested in Probate Court

John H. Lillis died May 17 leaving a 35 000 estate to friend B Driscoll of 149 Catherine street The will dated November 10 1924 was read in probate court by Judge Thomas C Coughlin The 11 first cousins including Laurence Lillis of 227 Interview Avenue Mrs Paul Lavey Parrott Avenue Peter Lillis Frank Street contested the will They may appeal to the Superior Court George H Peck named executor and represented by ex probate judge Paul L Miller The testator was an employee of Peck Lines Co.

John H. Lillis B. Driscoll Catherine Streetly Laurance Lillis Inrview Ave Nue Paul Lavey Parrott Avenue Peter Lillis Frank Street Thomas C Lillis George H. Peck Eck Paul L. Miller Bartlett Coughlin Peck & Lines Co

Laborers Save Drowning Youth Near Westport Bridge

John Korrleick a Westport fire department member was rescued from the Saugatuck river at 12 55 by two State Highway Department workers from Chester John Costeley and John Znardy who sprang from the State Street bridge lunch break to drag the youth to shore Costeley collapsed from exhaustion Znardy carried the boy on his back and used resuscitation techniques until the youth began breathing He was taken home for treatment and recuperation

John Korrleick Thomas Korrleick Westport John Znardy Byoth Chester Conn State Highway Department Costegot Zanardy Znavdy Sul

Widespread Use Of Tambourine Test For Honest Musicians

In parts of Europe a simple honesty check for male musicians takes the form of a tambourine held in the right hand as he performs. The instrument is kept in his mouth as he travels, with the rhythm guiding his movements while observers gauge truthfulness.

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Marblehead Indian Deed Signed by a Squaw Sachem

A Marblehead relic, the original 1684 Indian deed transferring land east of Forest River to colonists, is displayed in Abbot Hall. Signed by Joan Wuanebhkowatts, a squaw sachem, with witnesses including S. Bradstreet and James Rumney, the parchment bears faded ink and a cross mark. The town plans photographic copies and vault storage for preservation, as Salem has done for its deed.

Marbelhead Mass Abbot Hall Marblehead Marblehend Joan Wuanebhkowatts Nanepashemet Naum Forest Hiver Bounda Marpbleherd Salen Squaw Sachem Joseph Quanophkoatts Coloni Joe Tinglish S. Bradstreet James Rumney Henry Bartholomew George Morris Eleezar Moody John Haywood Salem Peabody Danvers John F. Huriey

Whippet Racing Gains Popularity in Southwest

In Lois Aug it reports whippet racing drawing growing crowds at an outdoor stadium. Fans bet under a certificate system as large sums change hands nightly. The feature notes the sport’s surge alongside thoroughbred greyhounds.

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Woman hires private car for her dogs in transcontinental trip

Mme Butler Hedges of San Francisco paid for a private car after her dog was refused admission to a Pullman coach. She traveled with the dog from San Francisco to New York, spending the month here as the costliest dog transport on record.

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