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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1926
Page
2
President Georgis Clemenceau reflects on imagined payment terms, France’s independence, and American and Allied duties amid wartime debates. He argues against surrendering fortresses to Germany and questions why united effort failed to secure a just peace for Europe.
A Connecticut League of Women Voters statement urges voters to engage beyond elections. It says parties nominate candidates, registrars set transfer dates August 6 and 18, and party transfer laws delay effects. It notes a voter’s single election vote wastes power if not active in caucus and candidate selection.
Rev Oscar Boren of Saginaw Michigan preached at Friday services on Lawries Avenue and Grove Street titled Ree enits arguing three kinds of ambitions: results for self for power for God. He said pyramids were memorials to rulers and that churches and helping utilities are memorials to God as the building committee to plan a new church will be appointed next Wednesday.
Tommy Scanlon thirty four years old and a 24 year city resident went to Emergency Hospital around 8 PM with a severely cut heel. He alleges Barney Connors, who lives on Harral avenue, attacked him with a broom after he asked for pay. Connors keeps horses at Mrs. Staggerty's house. Scanlon was treated for the injury and provided a statement about the dispute.
Miss Gertrude Ederle of New York, after two major open water swims, declines more than twenty offers from music halls. She plans a brief Paris stay, then Boulogne farewells before sailing home aboard the Berengeria via Strasbourg.
Democrats fret over the Smith McAdoo feud as Pomerene looms in Ohio while urged compromise eyes a possible Senate win. Voters and women’s sentiment, direct primaries, and a Taft linked petition to abolish direct primaries shape a turbulent map across Ohio Alabama and Arkansas vote Tuesday with multiple candidates and issues in play.
On Wednesday at 2 PM the Board of Recreation will run a boat sailing and kite flying contest at Seaside park near the lagoon and soccer field with prizes for best homemade kites and designs. Boats are split by water line under 20 inches and over 40 inches with separate judging. special exhibition boats welcome. A Friday handiwork exhibit features sewing, embroidery, basketry and related skills across several play bounds with local judges selecting winners.
Five men died when their light sedan was struck by the west bound Ohio Limited near Williamsville after attending a fraternal outing. Names include Hoy Pope and Arthur Pope of Snyder Erle county Harold Kites Henry Link and Charles Smith of Williamsville. The car, traveling after midnight, apparently veered onto the eastbound track behind a standing eastbound train.
In Yonkers New York Mrs Elizabeth McCauley a three year old child dreads her husband John McCauley fifty three and had him arrested on abandonment charges to see him. She posted a 100 bond for release. In court she withdrew the complaint saying she did not wish to punish him and that it was the only way to see him as his mother banned her.
Freeman Johnson, a Rochester clothing worker, has been elected as-led sachem of the Wolfe¢lan Tonawanda band of the Seneca Nation, succeeding the late Thomas Treody. Johnson, 49, born on Tonawanda, left the reservation in 1889 for Philadelphia, later attending Carlisle Indian School and graduating in 1907.
Rev Dr Archey D Ball of Newark told Bridgeport audience that if the Roman Catholic church in Mexico had focused on redeeming minds and avoided political entanglements and vast riches, religious controversy there would be minimal. He tied present-day religion to engaging world evils while pursuing a sober, righteous life.
Frank Carta, 27, of Middletown, broke his spine diving from a float at Calf Pasture beach. He remains in critical condition at Norwalk hospital. Doctors say recovery unlikely but he stays cheerful, visiting with family and Colemar Brothers show teammates who organized a fundraiser.
The Unquowa 4-H Club of Fairfield meets at Mrs Elsie Burrs Bin Street home with leader Mrs Burr. Reports from a recent Storr Agcent rural college short course will be given by three members Reuben Tasar Howard and Aymerson Jgpoingys.
A 41 foot two masted auxiliary schooner ran aground at Penfield Reef light off Fanfield Beach shortly after noon. Black Rock Yacht Club boats and a tug from Budgepot Tening Co aided but could not refloat the vessel as it listed on its beam in rough seas. next high tide hoped to allow towing. Officials do not know the schooner’s name due to its position on the rocks.
Norwalk police arrested Julius Budovky of Lexington last night at 9 in Liberty Square East Norwalk, after stopping a truck believed to be carrying beer. Motor officer Martin Lengyel questioned the suspect who was released on bail pending analysis of the beer.
Norwalk police investigate a stabbing of Andrew Smith of Water street in the early morning. Smith and William Hagreen, both described as colored, were arrested for intoxication as the inquiry continues. Neither Smith nor Hagreen would disclose where the stabbing happened or provide details. Bloodstained clothes were found in a Cross street house, prompting suspicions of a brawl involving Smith Engreen and others.
Dr Chester Tetabelin of the emergency staff resumes duties after two weeks in command of the ambulance company with National Guard training at Niantiy Camp. The unit completed weeks of training and returned yesterday to active service at the hospital.
Rev Ralph A Christie of Middletown preached at the United church on the value of choosing the best through Christ. He argued St Paul’s Rome conversion shows victory in faith despite martyrdom and urged divine strength to resist temptation and live for service.
Acting mayor Charlea G Keene barred a Boston Common meeting on the clemency case. A Brighton rally at a volunteer committee headquarters pressed for commutation of the death sentence for James Feineaux and two accomplices, following a midnight holdup murder.
Six youths drowned and four feared lost when beachgoers along Lake Jirle south shore were swept by a treacherous undertow into deep water. The deceased include Glenna Bronson seventeen of Brant and her sister Glan y s Bronson fifteen, Rohn Augustine twenty seven of Buffalo, Henry two brothers of Buffalo, and a youth named Tim merman of Brant.
Philip Bartlett, fourteen, was arrested this afternoon and held as a juvenile delinquent after he allegedly shot his younger brother Raymond in the arms at Pope Park during a quarrel over a bicycle. Police say he had recently been released from an institution in Laconia, with his mother’s agreement. The injured boy’s condition is not serious.
Mrs Mabel Wright of Churchill Road Stratfield was treated at Emergency hospital for a bite on the left forearm from her pet dog Laddie a puppy. The injury was not serious and the dog was later examined by a veterinarian and returned home.
The Fourth Republican Men's Club held its second annual outing at HIMside grove with 130 members and guests. Before the roast, sports and games provided amusement while music and group singing filled the event.
The Hartford Roman Catholic diocese will hold a two week spiritual retreat for about 200 priests starting August 16 at Keyser Island, South Norwalk. Rev Charles F. Connor of New York will conduct the event with roughly 100 attending each week.
Daniel and Kassarian of 93 Front Aber Hinghamton New York were arrested the first night after an Stratford Avenue car crash for driving without registration. Bail set at 81 100 pending further court action.
Obituary notices list funeral plans for Frank J O Hara of Greenfield TH and other locals including Reck, Wiemer, Ellis, Bono, Thompson, Waters, Walker, and White. Details cover funeral times, locations, and interment, plus survivors such as spouses, children, and siblings across Bridgeport Fairfield Stratford Kingston and surrounding areas.
Seven year old Charles Merritt of 7% Beecher Street is in Bridgeport Hospital after a compound fracture of the arm and forearm from a fall while attempting to slide down a ramp at Beardsley Park playground yesterday around 6 p m. He wore sneakers and was helped by ambulance workers to the hospital, where Dr D M Rowe found two broken arm bones.
Charles Crowley thirty two a cook at Bickslei s hinceh Fairfield Avenue and Park Avenue was treated at Emergency hospital for a finger laceration. One stitch was needed to close the wound after he accidentally cut himself while slicing meat.
Washington reports speculation on financing the five year air power expansion authorized by Congress. Budget officials may reveal next year’s supplemental air budget needs, likely over 50 million dollars, and how it overlays current army and navy appropriations. The article discusses authorized vs actual manpower and potential navy and army budget impacts.
Near East reporter notes an American relief worker and daughter of a local man disappeared in Russian Armenia. The fragment mentions Mist Fisha Tastman and a possible connection to Constantinople as the travellers recount their findings amid war era travel.
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