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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1926
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR text covers Ohio political activity with references to Cooper Donohey and a gubernatorial context. Mentions of precincts, votes, and figures hint at a historic election scene with multiple named individuals and locations, including Florence and Vernon, and ongoing campaign and legislative notes.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions names and vague actions with no clear event. It shows several near-names and scattered phrases, lacking coherent details or dates to identify a definite news item.
A Bristol mother thwarted a deportation order affecting her son by presenting birth certificates and other documents. The boy, described as a runaway, was returned after authorities confirmed his birth in Bettol. The case involved investigation by Inspector Wal and procedural steps at the county level, with details reflecting the local court’s handling of the inquiry and the family’s eligibility for relief.
Fragmentary readable text describes a missing person case with mentions of a victim or suspect names and a city street, suggesting a court or police event. Details are unclear due to garbled OCR but involve a missing person and a charge related to causing harm.
Report from Halls gitage at Tin ain and Madisat venues describes a collision where a motorcycle and two cars sustained damage after a vehicle burst into flames. Proprietor Wis tdlan faced protective fears as bystanders watched the unfolding wreck with a gas line incident noted.
The funeral details for Phomis Cline, who died Sunday, mention Noble avenue addresses and a service at Chats church. Family survivors include daughter Mrs Yame Kine and others, with interment at Michaels cemetery. The obituary lists extended relatives and notes multiple kin in attendance.
In a discussion on farm cooperation policy, officials and farmers hear proposals for irrigation, machinery, and marketing support. The event covers government credits, cooperative formation, and the role of agriculture in boosting perishable product markets.
A legal notice reports that the Carbarn Slayers filed two petitions for executive clemency and writs of habeas corpus seeking respite or reversal. The Middlesex District Attorney objected, arguing the defendant is sane, while the case proceeds toward a full Supreme Court review anticipated in October at New.
Officials ordered secrecy to aid investigations into the Hall Mills murders. The probe will withhold witness names and investigative plans while transcripts and testimony from Jersey City and Somerville are reviewed. Local press reports face restricted disclosure as prosecutors pursue leads and statements from key figures and witnesses.
The trial over the planned Greenwich railroad dam centers on operation costs and water supply. witnesses from the New Haven and Greenwich water interests cite consumption rates, ecological concerns, and economic viability amid a public utilities commission hearing.
The article discusses congressional details on revised budget estimates under President Coolidge, noting large potential expenditures for veterans pensions, schools, and national interests. It mentions a projected total of around 20 million dollars, with adjustments planned to reduce immediate costs and address long term fiscal pressures.
Rescuers press toward an illuminated passage as efforts clear debris after a cave in trapped four to five miners for 324 hours. A new shaft and a parallel vein rail progress fast, with hopes a rescue break through could occur within about 30 hours. Names mentioned include George Patlo Randolph Cobb Hang and HE Watson.
A string of violent robberies and one fatal shooting in New York ends with a detective’s pursuit and an arrest. Investigators linked a store holdup to a plan by a man identified as McDonald, who fled after firing a pistol at witnesses. Patrolman and other officers recovered evidence, while the suspect’s capture followed a multi-day manhunt and subsequent indictments set for August.
Thousands attended the Police Mutual Benefit association mardi gras at Pleasure Beach. The island featured baby shows with hundreds of entrants, contests for children, prize float and carriage decorations, boxing bouts, and a large crowd of policemen and families enjoying games, bands, and fireworks as night fell.
Rome August 11 an official statistics release reports no race suicide in Italy. analysis shows most households consist of large families with ten children each. the report emphasizes demographic patterns across regions and underscores stable birth rates despite social changes.
General Andrews discusses a 113 percent successful conference with British officials and local leaders on enforcement of prohibition and anti smuggling measures. He highlights new direct talks, avoids diplomatic delays, and notes plans affecting maritime law and future enforcement actions.
Firefighters battled two blazes, one at Crescar Avenue Noblevenue Crescent Avenue, destroying two cars and damaging three others in a five o column. A second fire at Ray Bestos plant caused about $2000 in damage. The Crescent Place garage fire was spotted by a car owner returning home. The upper story flames reached the roof as alarms spread to nearby streets. Twenty cars were in the garage during the blaze.
Druses reportedly sack a train between Aleppo and Damascus amid mounting turmoil. A Velasquez and other masterpieces valued at about 400 000 were taken from a front. Fedur Lisa brewer of the Spuntah ti,ne iase mentioned.
An officer fired at a man named Dirga after a confrontation on East Main Street near Geescent iene. The suspect and accomplices allegedly robbed a man, beat him, and fled in a car. Responsive witnesses and arrests followed as the suspect was pursued to Jane Street and onto Pembroke Street where gunfire occurred and the suspect disappeared into darkness. Dirge, a 43 year old man, was involved and later taken to headquarters for questioning along with two suspects who denied Dirgas money and admitted one car marking.
A damaged OCR text shows U.S. senators lamenting a vote on the World Court and criticizing attempts to undermine France’s independence. It references Clemenceau, Clemenceaus letter, and the suggestion of separate peace with Germany, with strong language about accountability and debate in wartime policy.
The Westport Finance Board voted to recommend approval of about 11 million dollars for a proposed athletic field behind Bedford Junior High School. The committee plan will go to a town meeting next Wednesday for discussion and vote.
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