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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1926
Page
11
Weather observers report cooler spring in the northeast and deficient moisture, followed by heat in July. The Pacific Northwest endured extreme heat while the south faced milder conditions. overall, the first half of the year showed unusual and varied climate across regions.
A city meeting disclosed a marine company will undertake removal of a wrecked barge near Johnsens creek. Alderman Sthem Burl and the committee members discussed the contract terms and timelines, with the plan to commence work immediately and report progress at the next meeting.
A Rhode Island hospital report details a man who laughed so hard at a moving picture comedy that he dislocated his jaw and could not close his mouth. Police and doctors described the incident as a loud, startled scene as witnesses misheard the patient’s name and the medical staff tried to assist.
Two men from New Haven and Brooklyn faced Judge P McCarthy for attempting to move beer in a seized truck on Main Street. Frank Lyons paid 190 dollars and Arthur Tuttle 50 dollars after pleading guilty, with costs in the hundreds. The case involved a furniture van and 129 cases of beer seized by authorities.
Twenty two Ford airplanes arrived at St Paul airport despite rain. The first plane, piloted by Walter Pears, landed just after noon, followed by two others at ten minute intervals. Two planes from Milwaukee diverted due to engine trouble. The fleet departs Wednesday for Des Moines.
In Fort Worth Texas Aug 4 a large plaster section fell from the First Baptist church ceiling while Rev Jo Prank Ness preached. Two men were seriously injured one likely fatally and about two hundred others were scratched or bruised. The injured were taken to a nearby hospital. Three weeks earlier Rev works shot and killed D & Chipps a wealthy slumberman in the parsonage after Chipps criticized the pastor in a sermon. An investigation was to determine the cause as some blamed a miracle others faulty construction or deliberate tampering. The pastor had accused prominent local politicians and business leaders in a sermon. Dr Norris a noted fundamentalist said the shooting stemmed from danger to his life. he was indicted for murder but released on bond pending trial.
In Williamstown Massachusetts an Institute of Politics event drew Chinese and American experts discussing China’s demands for autonomy and abrogation of unequal treaties. They warned Western pressure could provoke gunboat diplomacy, foreign military rights, and heightened nationalism shaping China’s future policy.
Enrollment on the primary lists remains slow with few voters applying each day. A small turnout yesterday brought an equal mix of men and women including Republicans. Registrars expect little activity to end the week, though past trends suggest the last day may see more names added.
In Boston on August with a Fire Department driver Maurice D Broderick Newburyport fireman had his license revoked by the State Motor Vehicle Registrar Frank A Goodwin. He stressed that while fire apparatus have a right of way to emergencies they do not have license to endanger others on the highway. Firemen driving motor apparatus are not privileged and may not drive at unreasonable speeds.
AP reports at the Citizenship conference Bishop Adnan Leonard of Buffalo attacked Governor Smith’s presidential candidacy citing his religion and views on prohibition. He said no governor can miss the papal ing and lead a constitutional nation and that the United States is Protestant. Former State Senator Franklin W Cristman launched a Republican bid for U S Senate with prohibition as a main plank, receiving Leonard’s support.
A man and woman were injured in a crash on Sport Hill Road near the S curve yesterday between 3 and 4 am. The car, registered to Alfred Jackson of 5 Ath Street Fairfield, left the road, tore a fence, and rolled down an embankment. The occupants were taken to Bridgeport hospital though authorities denied admission. The man reportedly said his brother was driving but provided no names. the woman’s identity was not given. Both suffered severe facial and head lacerations and dental injury.
Veterans Foreign Wars Fife and Drum corps won first prize in the Connecticut Fifers and Drummers Association field day in Manchester. Warner Brothers took third. awards included Best playing ancient and modern fife and drums with multiple corps placing in each category. The contest extended until nearly midnight with judges finishing Sunday morning.
Norwalk Aug 9 Stephen Lasso of Winnipauk in court on his wife Anna's charge that he was drunk. Lasso said he consumed half a gallon of wine at a sitting and was in no condition to think clearly, asking the court for leniency and no further punishment.
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