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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1926

Page

7

Baby Show At Police Outing Draws Big Prize List

A police benevolent association event at Pleasure Beach features a baby show with 16 prizes including a sewing machine, vacuum cleaner, china set, and other gifts. Ten sets of twins compete. judges include Health Officer William Hart Coon, Commissioner Edward Buckingham, and Miss Louise Spence. Events continue with games and dancing after darkness.

Tyo Nus Lees Poles Benevolent Mutual Association Pleasure Beach Ares Palace William Hart Coon Edward T. Buckingham Louise Spence

Los Angeles Makes Test Flight Across the Coast

The dirigible Los Angeles landed at 9 PM after a flight in radio compass calibration with Takehurst station. It flew south over Trenton and Philadelphia in the late afternoon, then circled offshore before returning and docking after an eighteen mile cross wind delay.

Los Angeles Takehurst Trenton Parladelphia

Chief Justice Taft Laughs At Sickness At Murray Bay

Montreal August 1 Chief Justice William Howard Taft summering at Murray Bay laughed heartily today when rumors of his illness circulated. He said he would not play golf this afternoon and admitted he had not played the game for two years.

Montreal Justiie Willam Howard Taft Murray Bay Aki Jenay

Bingham Praises New Navy Air Program

Senator Hiram Bingham praised the naval air program during a Ridgefield visit, favoring large airships for coast defense and noting the Los Angeles as a benchmark. He favored high speed aeroplanes for land operations and hoped U S flyers would surpass Rene Fonck, with U S success in Paris cited as a personal wish.

Bingham Navy Air Forge Ridgefield Aug Hiram Bingham Belives Los Angeles Coolidge Wilbur Navy Army Rene Fonck New York Fnaris U. S

Emigrants Riot in Albania Amid Returning Migrants

Emigrants returning from Italy in Shalias riot and clash with gendarmes as they attempt an uprising against the government. Troops rush to the town to defend police and restore order.

Albania Shaljas Italy Shalias

Modern Vikings Cross Atlantic in 42-Foot Craft

Leif Erickson inspired voyage described as 42-foot vessel Leif Erikson, built by Americans of Norwegian origin, sailed from Bergen to New Foundland on the 640 mile journey to North America. Captain Folgero and crew towed by Redwing to South Boston Army base for water and supplies after rough seas and ice pack perils.

Atlantic Hoston Aus Vikinga Moston Harbor Leif Tirickson Lelf Mrickson Philadelphia Boston Cape Ann Gerhard Pfolgere Erick Redwing Bergen Norway Erickson Teeland Greenland Labrador New Foundland St. Jonna SW Sandy Point N. S Polgere St. John N.S Reston Viksnes America Davis Straits Arctic Leif Erickson Tabyador Folgero Leff Erickson Folgrro Hergen

Wife causes arrest after drunken attack at Bestwick Avenue

Mrs. Barar of 424 Bestwick avenue complained to police yesterday and had her husband confined in the lockup on assault and drunkenness charges. Patrolman Wolfe found Barn Im in a swoon with a head wound and he was taken to Emergency hospital before being held for court.

Barar Bestwick Avenue Polic Hugh Wolfe Barn Wolfe

Dying Man Asks Killer Be Shown All Courtesy

Clarence Garland was shot by Richard Carr on the street and died after asking mercy for Carr. Carr, in custody, faces first degree murder charges. self defense is claimed by Carr who says Garland grappled with him in a car. Mrs. Carr was present. Garland’s death prompts sympathy from relatives.

Killer Waterloo Town Clarence Garland Richard Carr Merc Carr Tealay Pole Carr Marter Rhureés

Obituary Roundup: Paul Reek and Local Notables

Funeral notices for Paul Reek and others spread across city. Reek died Saturday. service held at Lieberum funeral home and Mountain Grove Cemetery with Rev OG Wiemer officiating. Survived by wife Flora and children Albert Paul William. numerous grandchildren and siblings. The column also lists services for Albert Fis, Kenneth Farrar, Martha Cosier, and many local residents, with burial details at Mountain Grove, Tasbun, Long Hill, Lakeview, and St. Thomas cemeteries.

Paul Reek Liebertuim and Treaths Rgb Lafasette Yeaderday OG. Wiemer Ges Reformed Church Buriil Wre Mountain Grove W. A. Smith and Son Flora Albert Paul Willian Irving Leonard Jllius Nathaniel Baylay Louive Anckson Louis Weber Philadelphia Hasan SN. Rayilis L. Jackson P McGaulre EE. Rowe Poland Albert F1us Albert Mifis Siuuer Easton Wilmot West C. W. Simpson Tasbun Martha Cosier Burr Cosier Anton Gray Bridgenart Avenue Devon Frederick, Beach Charles Clarence Coster William Trendles Cinton Gray Hittle Sarith Brooklyn N.Y Baker Stratford Avenue Joseph Edward Barton Berkshire Avenue St. Faults Episcopal Church George M. Geisel Buriel Lakeview Cemetery Thomas Chaney Miomas Clancy Nish Fiat Noe Avenue Richard Fannie Kane St. Charles Cnoreh Machiniste’ Union St. Charles” Church Weleck, Bariat St. Michael's Cemetery Paul Pavets Paul Paveta Amsterdam Tohn Rey Gengenff Bridgeport John Pavetta Akron Ohio Paw Andrew Samuel John Michael Jr Wes Jobo Shuts Annie Mary Poveta Margarey Qattatlin Margaret Quinnivan Mary Dennis Quinlivan Aingering Illnos Javal James Selen Lares Awesime lWradry St. Aul Time's Buriat St. Rose's Cemetery Newtown

Artillery Men To Leave August 22 For Fort Wright

The 242nd Coast Artillery Regiment of the Connecticut National Guard from Bridgeport will depart August 22 by boat for two weeks of active training at Fort Wright, New London. Majer Lafayette Evans will command. The unit, with 20 officers from Bridgeport, will drill in five divisions including headquarters, field and signals, medical detachment, and batteries A and C. Training includes firing at a moving target. returns to Bridgeport after 25 days.

242Nd Coast Artillery Regiment Connecticut National Guard Bridgeport Fort Hlog Wright New London Majer Lafayette MH. Evans Bridgpepert Russell Yo Moore Philip Turley Wattery C Luther c. Bloidger State

Three Die In Ohio Auto Crash Near Monroe Michigan

Three men from Norwood Ohio died when their car collided with a large truck near Monroe Michigan. The victims were Clarence Wall Arthur Rummel and George Henahan.

Ohio Toledo Aus Monroe Michigan Clarence Wall Arthur Rummel George Henahan Norwood

Injured Policeman Resting Comfortably At Hospital

Traffic Officer Patrick F. O'Brien of Division 4 police headquarters was injured Monday in a wreck on Waterfront Avenue near Burries Street. He was reported resting comfortably at St. Vincent's Hospital with possible internal injuries, multiple bruises, and injuries to his side.

Patrick F. O'Brien Te Division 4 Hin Eferts Burries

Coolidge Faith in Plain Citizens Colorful Vision for Regular Citizens

President Calvin Coolidge expresses belief in plain citizens shaping America through crafts and everyday work. He emphasizes the value of skilled common labor, like mending harnesses or repairing footwear, as essential to national progress and safety. He notes officials should stay in touch with average Americans to avoid losing touch with their needs.

Paul Smith Calvin Cosidge Amnesean America Jie

Bequests Total $41,000 In New Britain Will

August 10 AP report wires that cash bequests totaling $41,000 were left by K. I. Davison in his will filed for probate. He planned education provisions for grandchildren Margaret and Elizabeth Cleland of Williamstown, Massachusetts. He left $1,000 to the First Congregational Church in Brooklyn Connecticut and another $1,000 to the Public Library there. The Oklahoma Industrial School of Oklona, Massachusetts receives a similar bequest. No estate total estimated.

New Britain Davison Margaret Elizabeth Cleland Williamstown Mass First Congregational Church Brooklyn Conn Oklona

Ohio mound area yields new find boy of 12 found

In Chillicothe Ohio on Aug 10 Archeologists unearthed the skeleton of a 11 or 12 year old boy from the Seip group mound near Bainbridge. The grave included a marbles set and other relics, suggesting the boy lived over 2,000 years ago. Curator BH.S Shetrone noted a carved turkey vulture stone and a bead collection among the items.

Chillicothe Ohio Seip Bainbridge Lesin Shetrone Ohio Museum Hala Beerides

Fragmentary Note on Forest Wildlife Adornments

A fragment suggests wild animals reg reg forest regalia and garments woven with bone or tooth accents. The text lists spear points and a femur bone used as ornaments. Cannot determine full context or provenance due to fragmented OCR.

Strigken In Court Inability To Face Liquor Charges

Stamford, Aug. 10. Thomas Kelly of 29 Well Street appeared in City Court on a charge of intoxication. Dr. Frank McMahon testified Kelly was under the polar influence of liquor. He was ordered to a local sanitarium after a prior arrest ten days ago. Kelly had been moved from lockup to Stamford hospital for treatment, remaining there a short time.

Thomas Kelly Frank McMahon Kelly Kenly Stamford Hospital

Police Committee to Attend Meet in New Haven

Superintendent Patricke J Flanagan and Sergeant Joseph Coughlin lead a police delegation to the annual meeting of the State Police Association at Crown Street New Haven at 9 oclock this morning. Also traveling are O Bagley Daley Charles Luciano A Mrazik Egan Coughlin Dunnigan Washburn Dunn Donnelly and others to join the delegation.

Patricke J. Flanagan Exweme Ja State Peol Association Joseph Coughlin Dorsch Crown Street New Traven Briigaport New Haven Sex O. Bagley Daley Sarl Chari Charles Luciano A. Mrazik Retalrte Egan Patrick Coughlin Peliat Suppie Robert Dunnigan Grah Washburn John Dunn Thomas Donnelly

Aviators Duggan Duo Arrive in Montevideo After Rio Grande Delay

In Montevideo Uruguay two aviators named Dernardo Duggan and his companion landed after a delayed trip from Buenos Aires to New York. They spent several days in Rio Grande da Ta during necessary repairs and wear parts were replaced before continuing their flight.

Montevideo Uruguay Dernardo Duggan Buel Aires New York Mie Grande da 98 Brangil Rio Grande da T

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