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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1926

Page

3

Senate Control of G C P Broken Says Democrat

United States Senator Peter Gerry of Rhode Island argues that Democratic control in Congress is broken due to Republican leadership and policy. He accuses Republicans of unity in purpose while Democrats diverge, criticizing the administration for no clear program and stagnant legislation. He cites the Federal Trade Commission as ineffective and questions tariff policy and big business regulation, urging constructive economic leadership.

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Italian Fascist Wounded in a Duel

In a challenged clash reported from Rome a fascist fighter sustained injuries in a duel amid political tension. The event references Mussolini era figures and provincial reactions, with unclear precise details due to garbled text. It suggests a violent confrontation tied to fascist factions and ongoing power struggles.

Elizabeth at Six Lives 18 Weeks Alone at YWCA

A six year old Elizabeth endured eighteen weeks in a Beaumont hospital and YWCA with minimal help, caring for herself except for the matron. Her health remained good despite isolation, until a Christmas time accident led to a serious toe injury and subsequent illness. Her brave, cheerful spirit drew care from a nurse and from a classmate Dell Thames who brought gifts daily during her convalescence.

Cm J Paymont Uhr Hirabeth Uyen Beaumont Elizibeth Dell Thames

Retiring Revenue Official Feted by Northeast Officials

Prominent state and federal Internal Revenue officers from New York Rhode Island and Connecticut held a testimonial outing in Newtown on Saturday praising Joseph Durant who recently resigned from the Internal Revenue Service He will soon assume the title of assistant to the New York attorney general The clam bake at the event arrived via William K Parker owner of the Poker House music was provided by the Wilks band of New Haven and a Bridgeport quartet performed Several notable figures from Yakfield County and other regions attended the affair with tributes and best wishes for Durant who leaves the department to pursue new endeavors The gathering listed numerous officials from New York New Jersey and Connecticut among its attendees

United States Internal Revenue Forces New York Rhode Island Connecticut Joseph Durant Newtown Keepsie S Y New York State William K. Parker Poker House Wilks Band New Haven Bridgeport Yakfield County Rew Yoth City Memoer Avers Brank Mnsign Harry Yo Mackenze Bethel Port of Jaarvey P George Suret Fallhill Natonal Bank Biodkh Uv Nicholas Salvagel Sherif Howard Wiliam P Jones Yroun J Totin William Canty Kennedy Wilhan Sullvan Phillip Goodsell Fred Ives Thomas Dinoan Hartford Edward Carmody Waw Haven Mime Conklin Albert Moss John A Lyons Michael Murphy Providence

Society Woman Held for Fraud in Nyack

A society woman using the name Ve , Mae Annabel Pune thirty eight, former wife of Gorge Fuller of San Francisco paint maker, was arrested on grand larceny charges. She allegedly passed a worthless 889 check on the Bank of Italy San Francisco branch as partial payment for hotel bills at Villa Pierre, where she stayed four weeks. Telegraphic inquiry showed no account. Recent divorce from Fuller followed by a remarriage to File G Landgren in 1922 is noted amid claims of drug addiction and temper.

Nyack N Mae Annabel Pune Lould Gorge 1 Fuller San Franisu Ara Lel Grand Jari Gn Pier E Martin Villa Pierre Martin Jemoniaeu

Bogus Consul Wife Seeks Freedom in Annulment

Yvonne Gautier seeks an annulment from Ralph Gautier alleging fraudulent marriage claims. She accuses him of misrepresenting diplomatic status and a mission to Peru, and says she now lives in Tacna Rich South America. The case asks for dissolution of the marriage.

SNEPW LORK API Macsine Yvonne Gautiery Sult Ralph Gautier Gail Gautier Tacna South America Spinia1 Washington Peru

Dell Thames Murder Tale Haunts Elizabeth Kad’s Memory

A fragment from 1927 recounts Dell Thames murder in Gatesville and Elizabeth Kad’s grief. The piece notes Dell’s delinquency defense, the drill master’s murder conviction, and Elizabeth’s enduring memory as changes loom for Elizabeth and the narrator.

Austin Texas Syndicat Austin American Tandra Dell Thames Gatesville Sto Tanning Elizabeeth Awkerheart Elizabeth Kad Elizabeth Alness

Whirlpool washer demo prompts home trial plan

A sales notice explains evaluating a Whirlpool washing machine before purchase. It urges buyers to test the machine at home, asks how it will perform now and years ahead, and invites contact for a no obligation demonstration through a club payment plan. It mentions Barnum 454 as the contact.

Barnum 454 Tooth Flory

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