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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1926
Page
2
Reported primary results from the first twenty five states show no clear shift against Prohibition. Wheeler says sentiment favors enforcement, with wets mobilizing but results uncertain, predicting a November test of public opinion on the prohibition issue.
Fragmentary OCR article notes Tinkham urging actions by the Congress of the United States to enforce constitutional principles. Mentions a broad crackdown against officers of an organization and calls for adherence to liberty and reform, with references to expenditures and political committees.
President Kellogg and Coolidge discuss disarmament amid uncertainty over Russia and Persia. Officials report no decisive steps yet as tensions rise and U S aims to report on debt and strategic moves before allied talks.
John Husses twenty three was bitten twice by a dog and treated at Dr D W Fave for wounds of the left index finger and the mouth area. Care of injuries noted as the hospital staff showed sympathy and concern.
A damaged notice lists tax collection actions for Towes ward at City Hall Reedgepert detailing hours, locations, and dates in September 1898. It warns taxpayers to appear for payment and notes collection by local officers with specific times and offices.
Lord Whiddel of the News of the World proposes a five thousand dollar reward to the first person, male or female, born in Britain, who surpasses Gertrude Ederle’s Channel swim time of fourteen hours thirty four minutes. The offer reflects national prestige concerns amid postwar athletics rapid changes.
Seven people died in weekend upstate water incidents around Aug 11 in Albany and Saratoga counties. Victims include Thomas Geoge and two-year-old Kite eovsathie as a dock collapse and ferry accidents sent swimmers into Hudson River and nearby lakes. Dozens were rescued as others remained missing and authorities investigated the dense local scene.
Police surrounded an undertaker shop and seized a coffin said to contain Lord Kitchener remains. Officials announced that the coffin would be opened tomorrow in the presence of physicians and a coroner to determine if the body is indeed there and whether an inquest is required.
The New Haven club held a farm outing yesterday afternoon with about ten members attending. They engaged in several sports and after the afternoon program a dinner was served. The group traveled from New Haven by bus to reach the farm site.
Alex Copinick was arrested Saturday night at 195 Hillett Street on breach of peace charges. Police say he began a rampage at his home, prompting the disturbance and leading to the arrest and bond set by the court.
An Episcopal bishop at St Johns in the Wilderness near the Summer White House in the Adirondacks denounced efforts to attach Roman Catholicism to the U S presidency. He condemned Rev Adun Wo Leon and others for pressuring voters on religious grounds and urged tolerance and liberal religious views while criticizing political interference from pulpits.
A London man connected to a complex murder and divorce saga faced inquiry as allegations tied his wife Mrs Smith to a fatal case. Court records reveal a 1913 marriage, later separations, international ties, and a high income dispute amid inquest expectations.
Thoma Geary of 7 Merchant Street reports his automobile was stolen between 7 and 8 o clock in the morning while he attended Mass at St Aubane Church. Registration Conn T 3196 and other identifiers are noted in the claim.
Fragmentary OCR mentions lawsuits and a detective, with references to defendants Jo Molone and Lae ran big Panbending and Mam sa Posh dian bonds. The garbled text lacks clear actions, dates, or roles. Unable to determine concrete entities or outcomes from the readable portions.
A discordant naval report notes crews aboard the Brooks and other destroyers nearing acclimatization after two nights at sea. It mentions planned movements to New Haven and Cudmers Bay, with the 29th division and Bridgeport reserves preparing to depart toward Tong Island contextually as part of ongoing operations.
A long list of potential witnesses for the murder case is ready for testimony. The proceedings may resume next month as the state aims to keep witnesses from altering their statements.
A Meriden man was injured when a machine struck a pole on the street. He was taken to New Haven hospital with unspecified injuries. police are investigating.
The page lists several local obituaries and funeral notices. Among the deceased are residents of Badecroft and surrounding towns, including long time locals born in Gab Imeland and other areas. Services are planned at St Michaels Cemetery and local churches with interments in area cemeteries. Family survivors include spouses, children, and siblings, with funeral arrangements noted alongside residence details and dates.
A woman was injured yesterday when she fell from a window at a house on Housytome street. She was taken in with unspecified injuries and treated for head trauma at the scene.
Judge Joby Howerv of South Port has been criticized for the past week. New remarks suggest a renewed approach and potential impact on the ongoing matter. Officials indicate a lighter schedule and cautious advancement toward a resolution.
A Badger man, fifty five, of Abington was instantly killed when his car collided with a northbound New Haven Rail passenger train at Putnam crossing near Majott. The automobile was demolished in the crash.
Italians in Bridgeport celebrated St Rocco, patron saint of Castelfranco in Italy, with a demonstration led by the Castelfranco Society. The event featured a picnic and fireworks at National Park in Stratford, honoring the saint noted for cures during Castelfranco’s historic struggles.
The Persian vice consul, stationed in St Louis, was robbed of 400 dollars in Stamford as he boarded a train to Springfield. He reported the theft after taking a later train. he was traveling to Amherst where his son is enrolled for the fall term. He described being approached by strangers and losing his wallet.
Rev Samuel Johnson at the First Baptist Church in Winstead spoke on duty and law guiding conduct. He contrasted those who do their duty with those who go beyond, noting many follow their faith but few choose the harder second mile.
Jennie Hamme 33 Broad Street drove into another car on South Avenue and Broad Street as she attempted a turn from 1uth Avenue. The other vehicle, operated by Wiss Jennie Abliolu 19 6 Main Street, collided. A second evening crash at Past Washington and Housatons injured David hap lan, operator of one car, while the other was driven by Henry Tavine 21 Wallace Street. Both cars were damaged.
Ernest Roth of the Adune Roth Poking company suffered hand injuries at a Habfield avenue plant when his finger and hand were cut by a bread mixing machine. He received three stitches at Emergems hospital and was later sent home after treatment.
Chester Krewson of 345 Tarrison Avenue fell while swimming at Seaside Park and struck a concrete abutment. He was treated yesterday by Dr D M Rowe for injuries to the head and shoulder at Freigener Hospital.
Tiank Watecdie, a nineteen year old youth pugilist, suffered a broken wrist yesterday while showing pugilistic skill near 107 Center Street. He was treated at Limes Gene Hospital and later transferred to St Vincents. A push caused him to stumble and fall onto a stone, injuring his wrist.
A Milford man aged 42 ingested iodine and is expected to recover. He was found ill and transported to Milford hospital with stomach distress.
Stamford August 15 Special The body of fourteen year old Les Lynch who drowned trying to swim to the freighter City of Stamford was recovered this morning about 175 feet from the last seen point. Morris Savanna grappling with a fish line brought the remains to the surface. A spectator, ten year old Kurowaski, was injured at the scene and treated with anti tetanus. The mother, who refused to leave the scene, waited through the night until the body was recovered and then returned home after police kept vigil.
About 125 members of the International Bible Students association gathered at Bodine farm Newton for a daylong convention. Delegates came from New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and nearby Fairfield county. Rex Clarence Jacobs of New Haven spoke on Perfecting Christian Character. talks by Rev CT Hutchinson Derby Rev F MW Wren of Sea Britain and Rex Benjamin Cohen Bloomfield NJ followed. The session opened in the morning and continued until late afternoon.
A man identified as John Gasper of Woodside drowned Saturday while bathing near 44 Wentworth Street. The incident occurred as he was with his sister and others from the Bureau of Investigation assisted in funeral arrangements. The exact details remain unclear due to the damaged report.
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