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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1926
Page
3
In New York trading, stocks fell sharply as a broad wave of selling swept the market. Major declines hit numerous industrials and industrials led by General Motors and Dow components, with totals showing a heavy session as traders reassessed loan rates and credit conditions.
Citizens complain that the Beardsley Park Municipal golf course should offer free rounds to certain professional groups while others pay. A representative notes clergy and recreation board members are affected and urge equal treatment under the same rule.
Five members of the Porter McNinley family died after a lightning bolt struck their home near Entontown, igniting a fire. Neighbors hurried to rescue relatives, but three perished or were fatally burned while attempting to escape as the blaze spread to the house.
Fifteen building permits were issued yesterday with an aggregate value of 21320 dollars. The list includes multiple garages and residences such as a brick garage for Albem Marsh on Park Avenue, a three family house for He.teel on Anson, a five car cement block garage for Morris Gether on North Avenue, and a frame dormer for Louis Nichols on Chambers Avenue. Other notes include a two family into three on Anson Street and several additions and garages across Hancock Avenue, Queens Street, Denver Avenue, Wordin Avenue, and Crescent Avenue.
William Murphy reports his car stolen from Housatonic Avenue near Brennan's stone works yesterday morning. The Connecticut registered vehicle with plate H-6605 vanished between 1:00 and 1:20. He notified police.
Two Texas men aged 65 and 70 fatally shot each other in a rifle duel at Camp Spring, about 25 miles north of Sweetwater. J. D. Ware, 70, and W. S. Reed, 65, lived within 100 yards of each other and both died within an hour. Ware reportedly fired first. Reed fired after, with no one nearby recalling the heated words. Reed had tenant disputes. Ware had been in the county only three years.
Boston August 19 AP three convicted murderers of James Fernean, a Waltham watchman, near the car barn, faced new legal moves to avert the electric chair. Petitions seek a stay or new trial on insanity grounds for John J. Devereaux, with hearings set as judges consider writs and mental competency claims amid detail of the crime and sentences for accomplices Edward J. Pweintein and Jean J. McTriughin.
Police cannot locate the owners of a large distilling operation found in a garage at 500 Thorne Street after a Monday afternoon fire. The garage and the second floor residence were owned by Frank Vregio, who cannot name the still owners. Two men named Michaels reportedly rented the garage and house last month. The site contained a moonshine operation of notable size.
Cad TMles Smith, 53, of 12 Markavenue, was treated for a stab wound in the right hip and later moved to St. Vincent's Hospital. He identified Thomas Downs, 61, of New Cana an and Carter avenue, as his assailant. Police say the stabbing occurred during a drunken brawl. Downs is held on $30 bond for drunkenness and breach of the peace. City court case adjourned to August 17 with Smith expected to be released from hospital by then.
Miss Marion Smale living at Suburban Avenue 19 was playing with a rose Monday when a thorn pierced her throat. Emergency hospital doctor Dr D Rowe removed the briar before serious harm.
Edward Nolan of Pastucket HL pleaded guilty to desertion from Fort Ethan Allen and larceny of a watch and money. He received a 72 month prison term and will be surrendered to the military for probable court martial after serving.
The Park department will plant and maintain grounds around the new public library and branches. The Library board requested the action, will cover expenses, and George M. Hames will chair a one person committee with Orlinde FW Pagis, librarian, to oversee. An ordinance imposing a fine for disposing bottles or refuse at Seaside park was discussed, as nurse Mrs. Wilcox treated seven injured from stepping on bottle fragments strewn along the beach.
Paris reports the French assembly and senate approving a sinking fund with a constitutional basis to amortize the debt. Premier Poincare crowed that the measure would reassure creditors as Communist protests interrupted the session, with leaders like Leon Blum opposing the constitutional amendment.
In President Charles A. Gregory’s absence due to a serious illness, Wen. Steigier presided over the first night’s meeting of the Tenth District Republican club. Plans for Republican Day were discussed and tickets were distributed to members.
Heat wave grips Kansas Missouri and Texas as thermometers top 112 in Salina and Kansas City marking record highs since 1918 in places. West or northwest breezes forecast to follow, replacing the hot south winds seen the day before across the region.
About 600 members and friends of the Fairfield County War bureau toured Col Louis D. Conley’s 1000 acre farm at Ridgefield Ridgefield on August 14. Senator Hiram Bingham spoke on farm life at Maple Grove where a basket luncheon was served. The Outlook farm operates dog kennels farming and poultry with a 36 foot windmill attracting crowds.
Milford police arrested two Waterbury men and a 15 year old girl in a raid on a cottage at Walnut Beach. Frank Capezute 19, Paul Warlese 21, and Aveline Berquizglins 15 were turned over to Milford police for further investigation. Police sought to determine if others were brought from Waterbury for immoral purposes.
In Nebraska’s primary, Governor McMullen led the Republican gubernatorial race with 400 votes in the first ten precincts to 226 for Fred Johnson and 62 for Modbert Kaas. Charles Bryan sought the Democratic vice presidential nomination in 1924 and was unopposed for governor. Osmond V. Byron and Roy M. Harr also ran, while three of six congressional incumbents had no opposition.
The registrars of voters report slow office activity with only 23 names currently on the primary lists. Many voters are delaying their registration, and Friday at 10 pm marks the final opportunity to be placed on the lists. The registrar’s office remains open daily from 1 pm to 10 pm through Friday.
Washington dispatch reports Republican leaders press President Coolidge or an appointed chair to act after the Wilness and Vare Pennsylvania primary scandal. They fear 1928 birth of a third party and potential chaotic election while senators from Pennsylvania and Illinois face renewed scrutiny. Governor Pinchot weighs independent run as 1928 politics heat rises.
The Street Journal suggests stockholders in Insull's publicity firms could lead a clean up from that end while no action comes from the official Republican wing. National Chairman Butler privately deplores actions in Pennsylvania and Illinois. Butler filed for another term with a certificate claiming signatures were gathered at no cost.
Governor John H. W. Trumbull and Edward O. L. Kelly were shaken after their car was sideswiped by a vehicle driven by Charles F. Barton in Fairfield. Barton was arrested for operating while intoxicated. The governor’s party continued after a delay as State Police investigated and Barton was deemed unfit to drive.
The Fifth Republican group endorsed Hull and voiced support, with a pledge to fulfill duties fully if elected. Hull avoided commitments on possible Senate issues, citing focus on serving the district and state. The meeting admitted ten new members, and announced a fall carnival and a new club house with construction to begin soon.
The Gulick family of 444 Kossuth Street including Mrs Anna Gulick forty six and her four children Anna fourteen Olga eight Mabel five and Stephen eight were rushed to Bridgeport Hospital after eating toadstools Monday. Stomachs were emptied and they are reported in good condition last night with possible discharges today. The mushrooms were provided by a friend who gathered them at a picnic Sunday.
Springfield mass August 10 AP Mrs Alice McNally thirty in today recovering in a hospital from a dose of poison taken last night which she attempted to induce her 11 year old son Harle to share with her The boy ran from the apartment returned to see his mother unconscious to the floor He called a neighbor who noticed the police The death by own action attempt occurred when Mrs McNally returned home discouraged over fruitless efforts to obtain work.
In Saratoga Springs Justice Wetfernun jailed three witnesses who refused to testify in the gambling probe. Mayor Clarence H Knapp was among those subpoenaed but later appeared and denied gaming involvement. Police Chief Sullivan testified no gambling was found at several named venues, while John M Hutchen asserted gambling occurred, despite prior arrests for intoxication.
James Walker mayor of New York will attend the Fifth District Democratic club dinner in this city on August 29. The dinner will be at the Farm with a large program. Mayor Walker will arrive from Saratoga Springs and motor to the city early Sunday for a 3 o'clock banquet alongside other New York Democrats and Assistant District Attorney George F. Mara.
At a meeting of the Bridge commission in Mayor Behrens office plans for the Yellow Mill bridge were formally approved and the engineer instructed to proceed. Complete plans are to be ready by October 10 and the bridge contract will be awarded November 1. Widening Stratford Avenue from Last Main Street to the harbor line received commission approval and will be presented to the Common Council September 1 with a public hearing likely September 20.
Hartford August 1 AP Gerald Chapman the "super bandit" who was hanged at Wethersfield prison on April 6 would have turned 39 today if his life had not been terminated for the murder of Po Heeman Jemea Skelly of New Britain. The vital records office lists his birth in New York City and notes burial place, birthplaces of his parents, and occupation as filled on the registrar’s form.
Committees preparing fraternal visitation of the Oxford lodge Odd Fellows of Philadelphia will report to Adelphian lodge on Broad street tonight. A visiting lodge member will present three degrees to 642 Fellows at the Pyramid mosque on November 13. Also due a report on Adelphian Guards outing and field day plans for Robinson's farm in Trumbull in the second week of September.
King George and Queen Mary attended a performance of Jane Cowl in Easy Virtue at the Duke of York Theatre in London. The royal visit followed a recent compliment to the American actress, highlighting the cross Atlantic cultural ties.
Deputy Secretary of State and water company counsel spar over 1914 act and amendments. Railroad argues Mianus river yields enough water, with tidewater reservoir ensuring power for Cos Cob and leaving more for households. Officials contend rainfall and river flow show ample supply for residents and railway needs.
The narrative centers on a divorce granted to Mrs. Garland amid a tidal pool of scandal. Garlands and allies discuss affection, vows, and contested inheritance while exposing far reaching donations, defense funds, and a controversial “love farm” linked to Doris Benson and Alice Edgerton. The report notes Garlands’ lineage, education, wealth, and publicized latter life.
Stockholm Aug 10 An unlimited arbitration treaty making war illegal under all circumstances has been concluded between Sweden and Austria. It is the eighth in a series of similar pacts signed by the Swedish government with European neighbors, following Norway Finland Denmark Poland Belgium Czecho Slovakia and Germany.
Dillon Read and company have concluded arrangements for a $3,000,000 loan to the Berlin Electrical works in Berlin.
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