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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1926

Page

2

Removal of Choice Liquor Permits in Hartford Area

Hartford august 5 the attorney general Frank B Treaty reports continued requests from wealthy New York residents to move stock into the state for personal use amid federal permit rules. discussions describe permit delays and the need to prepare blanks for individual petitions as the regulatory process remains unclear to officials.

Hartford Frank B Daly Yeatenday New Yok New York

Police Fear Feud Sparks at Lyric Theatre Fight

Police report a gang feud flare at the Lyric Theatre on Mainatecet amid other clashes as summer dining season opened at Pleasure Beach. Arrests recorded, rivals chased through East Main street with gunfire, a hatchet found, and a motorist wounded in ensuing pursuit. Authorities vow to dismantle the gang hubs and stop juvenile delinquency.

Lyric Theatre Mainatecet Pleasure Beach Polce Noo Mimber Lavwa Mohicans East Side East Washwawenne East Main Street Eively Wattle Zone An Ferick Fantil Malatera Mimirre Nighis Jais Leonard Mathiero Pembroke P Itigh Ana City Loan Corportion Etoon Walnut Beach Mainiere North Street Mainiero Ris

Lederer Favored as Senate Nominee

A local club meeting endorsed Lederer for the Senate and approved a resolution commending heroism by firemen. Frank Mines won 10 dollars for singing and helped recruit 64 applicants, with 21 sworn in as members. Leaders Connor, McCathron, and Sanford spoke on party prospects and leadership.

Pehce Henry N. McCutcheon Mre Will Miney Elan Treasury Lederer Charles Fias Tedrrer Charman McCathron Representative Cabell Finn Alder Nan Wilbert Sanford Marcus Hirsch Wastmaster Arthur FL Connor McCathron Finn Sid Sanford Oe Postmaster Connor Mra

Son of mayonnaise king jailed amid Mexico dispute

A violent confrontation involved Velasquez and Alvert Howard as the son of a mayonnaise magnate faces arrest. The U.S. consulate stated they intervene only to investigate an American citizen’s arrest, denying any involvement in the family dispute or tensions at the border.

Alvert Howard Rot Velasquez Tad Mexico United States Jess Cme

Geer Truck Owner Sought After Beer Seizure

Police pursue Hugh A Murphy 32 salesman at 3559 Main St Marhy charged as owner of truck and beer load seized by State police after raid. Walter Stanton 22 of 973 Howard Ave and William J Lockwood 40 of 700 Howard Ave named as crew. Coughlin case bonds set at 1000. others at 300. Bail posted. truck driver’s near collision cited during raid. Three hundred cases beer and plant equipment found at headquarters.

Hugh A. Murphy Mying Main Street Marhy Walter Stanton Howard Avenue Wiliam J. Lockwood Bureau of Investigation Richard J. Coughin State Street Evergreen Street Coughlin Warare Hame Ggnghtin Joseph Coughlin Gem Avenue Vincent Brenan Harts Avenue John CG. Kelly Leo Carroll Mike Stanton Vohee

Recount Looming In Western Poll

Western returns show races tightening as national and state contests near final tallies. Oklahoma Governors race leader appears stable while Democratic Senatorial and Republican gubernatorial contests show shifts with hundreds of precincts reported. US Senator Herreld renominated and Missouri figures indicate easy wins for dry-ticket opponents.

Kansas Okhkthoma Mer Thomas Jack) Walton Hy. S. Johnston Perry Osl Darnell Redenstrom Omer K. Benedict Postmbyter W. 2. Olen Oklahoma United States W. Herreld George H. Willams St. Louis B. Tiawes

Local merger may be dropped over Delaware charter

Delaware authorities express concern as civil actions arise from a merger plan. Three investors are plaintiffs while Schutte and Fritsch face $1000 bail each awaiting a hearing on alleged Blue Sky law violations. Schutte, proprietor of Schutte Cin Block, operates a plant here that began making automobile bodies seven years ago.

Delaware Schutte and Fritsh Schutte Schutte Cin

Boy, 3, Struck by Auto Near Home

Joan Mingid, 3, of 211 Tennessee Avenue, was taken to St. Vincent Hospital after being struck by a car near his home. The driver, Artlin Contutonti, 32, of 1087 Houputonic Avenue, said the boy ran into the street. The child showed abrasions and contusions with possible internal injuries.

Joan Mingid Texington Avenue St. Vintents Hospital Artilin Contutonti Houputonic Avenue

Boy Hurt Playing Falls From Height

A boy was injured while playing and removed to St. Vincent's Hospital in an ambulance with a possible skull fracture. Authorities described the incident and noted the boy's condition as serious but stable.

Triover Lyons Lastel Plains St. Vincent's Hospital Emereo Losiital Amd

Drug Ring Head Escapes From N Y Prison Break

Frank Martello, top drug ring leader, vanished after escaping from Westchester County penitentiary in New York. Officials say he bolted over the fence while under guard near the wall, with ties to a group operating across New York and Connecticut.

East View N.Y Westcheater County Frank Martello White Plans New York Comnesticut Martelo

Poincare Seeks Funds as Franc Falters Again

Paris Aug 5 The Chamber of Deputies backed Premier Poincare’s plan to stabilize the franc by authorizing the Bank of France to buy gold and stable currencies and to increase bank note issues. The measure passed 365 to 181 after earlier approval of a sinking fund to cover the floating debt. The franc slipped in late trading with opening at 33.93 to the dollar, dipping to 24.23 and then to 35.62 before closing at 34.95.

Paris Chamber of Deputies Poincare National Defense Treasury M. Poineare Bank of France

Phantom Stabber Appears Again in Hartford Case

Detectives finished the Finroney investigation while Joseph Haroney a 28 year old Cory runner and Hartford cobbler was arrested last week for stabbing a young girl. Police linked victims across areas but could not tie him to local crimes. The phantom stabber, described as dark complexioned and tall, had terrorized the city for years with winter assaults while most attacks occurred in the evening.

Street Baroney Finroney Joseph Haroney Cory Bridgeport Cobbler Hartford Polce Tlead Poller West Patrickk J. Pianagan John H. Regan

Federal agents in gun battle kill three in Florida

Three men were shot and killed in a pitched battle with seven federal prohibition agents on the Cape Base Road near Homestead Florida. The federal agents were uninjured in the clash.

Florida Homestead Fla

New England Seed Potato Acreage Declines

Wakefield Massachusetts August 5 The New England monitoring service reports from four eastern states and two Canadian provinces indicate a marked drop in certified seed potato acreage. It is estimated acreage will be 72 percent of last year.

Wakefield Mass New England Monitoring Service Coty

Derby Gas and Electric Company Forms After Major Deposit

A $7,597,796 check was deposited in a New York bank crediting the Derby Gas and Electric Company for shares of the old Derby Gas and Electric. Five new directors were elected to the new company, described by Derby bank officials as the largest transaction of its kind in the state. The Derby corporation formed after Citizens Utility Company of New York, a subsidiary of Citizens Utilities and Power, purchased the Derby company.

New York W Birminghan National Bank of Derby Derby Gas and Electric Company Derby Gana and Electric Company Frank M. Clark Birmingham National Bank of Derby Mr. Clark Derby Gas and Electric Corporation Derby Company Citizens Utility Company of New York Citizens’ Utilities and Dower Corporation

Wallingford Gun Victim Identified

The victim Albert De Molino was identified after being found with at least four bullet wounds. Three bullets hit his back. a fourth likely from a pistol in a car. The coroner noted the body was dumped and dragged to a hidden spot before the car was abandoned in North Haven. De Molino, born in Italy March 14 2006, lived at 102 Sherman Avenue, Long Island City. He is survived by his mother Julia De Molino. The cause of death was bullet wounds.

Demotw Cnroner North Haven Demalin Caim Demoln J. H. Buffum Albert de Molino Italy Tie Sherman Avenue Long Island City Julia Pincardi) de Molino

Connecticut Man Escapes Prison From Fort Leavenworth

AP reports John Bicknell from Willimanc, Conn. Frank Rost of Westfield, Mass. and Verni Moore of Lawton, Oklahoma, escaped from the disciplinary barracks stockade at Fort Leavenworth after overpowering a sentry. Bicknell, with desertion and property crimes in his record, had previously escaped in June with four others. Rost is serving five years for forgery and larceny related offenses. Moore is serving for escape, desertion and assault.

Leavenworth Kas John Bicknell Willimanile Conn Frank L. Rost Westfield Maas Verni Moore Lawton Oklit Fort Leavenworth Donn Bichnell Rost, v

Girl Plotter Held in Mexico City

Mexico City Aug. 5 Senorita Dolores Lemus city hall stenographer was arrested with several others charged with plotting to kill President Cilles. The matter is formally indicted by the department and she will be held in jail for formal trial. Police have not disclosed concrete details but indicate conspirators aimed to realize an assassination.

Mexico Cty Senorita Dolores Lemus Aguimet Cilles Decaes Aettorney

Mexican Church Calls for Just Peace in Response to Peru Call

A Mexican church body issued a statement in Mexico City urging a just peace amid tensions with Peru. The release responds to President Calles and Peru's President Lesula, reaffirming the government’s intent to enforce constitutional religious provisions amid the dispute.

Mexico City Ang Finisco Callness Lesula Peru

Hostess Named For Skilverd Uittorsat Event

A listing shows Miss James Millet, Wes Margaret Des Pacour named as hostesses at the Skilverd Uittorsat home. The event opens at four o clock, with guests awaiting arrival and plan details for the evening.

Trostesses Skilverd Uittorsat Stefeiy Sirataed Otada James Millet Margaret Des Pacour Pacar

Target Practice Ends in Fatality

A man who shot and killed his friend at a target shooting near Turlington Mass was being hunted by state and local police not for prosecution but to save him from himself. The fugitive Salvatore Pinera killed Frank Gentile of Wo burn. witnesses say the death was accidental, but Pinera, shocked by the tragedy, tried to turn the weapon on himself.

Turlington Mass Salvatore Pinera Frank Gentile Woburn

Bishop Silent on K of C Move. Mexico City

In Mexico City on August 6 AP reports the Mexican Episcopate notes the Knights of Columbus Philadelphia convention action backing the arms embargo on President Coolidge and authorizing a $1,000,000 assessment to fund a education campaign. Bishop Diaz refrains from comment.

Mexico City Episcopate Philadelphia

Mrs Dula Loses All But $10 000

New York court reduced a $100 000 damages award in an affections case between Mrs Helen Hinenan Dale and her mother in law widow of Robert L E Di tobicco magnate. Justice Crain ruled a reduced sum of 42 000 if the younger woman would not accept, a new trial could be ordered. The motion sought to set aside the verdict and grant a new trial.

New York Mra Hlele Hinenan Dale Robert LE di Tobicco Supreme Court Crain Wes

Jilted Man Mopes as Girl Elopes in Montreal Honeymoon

William E. Connolly of Haverhill sulks by a lakeside cottage at Lake Sunapee while his former partner, once of Arlington, elopes with Tea Appel of Brighton. The couple married in Concord, New Hampshire, last Friday after Josephine filed marriage intentions in Arlington on July 23 and the license was issued.

Lake Sunapieh N. HS William E. Connolly Haverhil Agin Arlington Lfe Schrafft Boston Montreal Tea Appel Brighton Connolly Apper Concord N. H Josephine Appel Rane

Deportation Proceedings For Two Month Bride In Key West

Mrs. Dertha Beck Cohen, wife of Morris Cohen, faces deportation for allegedly entering the United States illegally by crossing from Cuba to Key West in a motor boat. She claimed arrival in August 1923 via France to New York, but government seeks proof she did not enter through New York.

Mary Baker Buys Latest Fashions Amid Wedding Rumors

In Paris August reports on Mary Landon Baker and Peggy Joyce shaping wardrobes for summer, with Baker shopping at the Hotel California and Joyce unveiling a sequined tuxedo ensemble. Peggy denies plans to wed a French captain, while Baker remains coy about a rumored Paris ceremony with M. Touriteh as fashion details highlight ostrich feather gowns and bespoke gowns by Lepief.

Paris Mary Landon Baker M. Touriteh Ware Begay Miss Baker Hotel California M. Pouritch Peggy Loyes Peggy Joyce Dean Nash Peggy Alao Ceuina

Peay leads in Tennessee Democratic primary early returns

In Tennessee's Democratic primary returns from 677 of 2195 precincts show Gov. Austin Peay leading with 32 368 votes against Hill McAlister 29 066 and Joan Neal 2 918. In the Democratic congressional race W L Craig leads Finis Garrett 6 719 to 4 129 from 112 of 208 precincts. Republican returns are light with Carroll Fresco 603 and Jock N Tierce 13.

Nashville Tenn Tennessee Austin Peas Candiaate Hill McAlister Peay McAlister Joan R. Neal W. W. Craig Finis Garrett Craig Garrett Bue Carroll Fresco Jock N Tierce

Commander Rodg Gets New Assignment Amid Tree Removals

Commander John Rudgera will take command of an experimental squadron after relinquishing duties as Assistant Naval Air Chief around August 16. Five more trees are slated for removal at Fairfield Center to allow paving along the new Post Road line. Tree Warden Arthur O Brien has not filed his pension on the Mercurio store removals. A town hearing last Saturday suggested approval, with possible injunctions from Mercurio interests if blocked.

John Rudgera Naval Air Chief Emory Land Air Service Material Division Fairfield Arthur O'Brien Mercurio Store Board of Selectmen Toerce Mercurio Superior Court Fairfield Center

Gentlemen Farmer Puzzles Tax Board Session Ends

The tax board of appeals adjourned after a three day session in Portland Maine on August 3. The case of Thoms Sheridan from New Hampshire raised whether gentleman farming is a business or hobby, with Sheridan deducting farm losses from his income tax report.

Portland Thoms Sheridan Hicage Wito New Hampshire

Car Plunge Before Train Kills Nine In Germany

Nine persons died and three were injured when an automobile skidded near Wildbach Germany and fell onto a railroad track as a train passed. No one in the car survived.

Paris Wildbach Trermany Hives

Portland chosen for Knights of Columbus event

A fragment lists Portland Oregon as the chosen location for the Knights of Columbus event with unclear references to organizations and names, including mentions of Philadelphia and Cornell. The readable text confirms Portland as the site though other details remain fragmented.

Sesqui centennial expo faces ban bid in Philadelphia

Closing in the Sesqui-centennial exposition, counsel warn a ban would ruin the event with projected costs and damage. They contest a writ aimed to stop Sunday operations, arguing the exposition serves educational and charitable purposes and is exempt under sunny laws.

Philadelphia Ronera Use Tee Corporation Va Em

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