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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1926

Page

11

Westport residents oppose plan to close street

Westport residents plan to contest a proposed street closure citing neighborhood impact. The selectmen offered little statement as objections focus on Post Church Street, while preparations for a Friday vote proceed amid municipal changes to the telephone exchange and a community dance event at Compo Beach pavilion.

Westport Worms Bos Selectmen Tetoten Objectius Palrfield Greenwich Tate Giants Campo Beach Heberr

Erie Stands Loss From New Strike

An early strike by longshoremen at New York disrupted the Erie railroad, causing an estimated $100,000 loss and preventing shipment of perishable fruit and vegetables. Four hundred workers walked off at Diane Street after failing to secure an immediate wage increase, and the New Marine Company called 660 workers to unload cars, but only a fraction reported.

New York Eris Railroad Ors Diane Street New Marine Company

Man jailed after stealing chickens while drunk

Stamford August 16 Special William Commerford of this city was fined $25 and costs and sentenced to 30 days in jail by Judge Samuel Young on a charge of stealing two chickens from Charles Neuenfeld of Palmer's Hill. Neuenfeld found Commerford in his chicken coop under the influence with a dead chicken on either side. Commerford said he did not remember being there.

Stamford Wiliam Commerford Samuel Young Charles Neuenfeld Palmer's Hill Neuenfeld Commerford

General Andrews backs Rhinow as prohibition chief

Washington August 18 General Andrews said he does not expect W F Rhinow to resign as prohibition administrator at St Paul despite reports to the contrary He described Rhinow as one of his best administrators and declined to discuss a possible replacement by Andrew J Volstead if Rhinow quits

Washington Andrews W. F. Riainow St. Paul Rhinow Andew J. Volstead

Indians Join With White Posses In Train Robber Hunt

Fifty Shoshone and Arapahoe braves join a large posse to hunt two bandits who robbed a Union Pacific train between Rawlins and Wamsutter Wyoming. Colonel Tim McCoy leads the mixed force through Wind River range toward Jackson Hole as air and courier communication lag. The stolen loot value remains undetermined.

Jackson Hole Country Jackson Hole Wyoming Teton Mountain Ranges Tim McCoy McCoy Washakie Sweetwater

Radio Scheduling Fragments From Various Stations

A dense OCR list catalogs radio programs and performers across multiple stations and times. It names Lehmanns Orchestra Arsehun Scores Weather reports and a wide array of artists including vocalists pianists and ensembles across New York Philadelphia Washington Chicago and other markets with varied concert and talk formats.

Merches Amin Timoe New York Exchange Grain Praguer Dner McCrory Newman Vincent Kreen Enor

Catholic Church Seeks Court Action Over Parish Land

In Salem Massachusetts the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Boston begins equity suit to block sale of real estate held in the name of deceased priest Rev Cabot Tukuski of St Michel s parish Lynn. The church claims the land belongs to the parish and seeks transfer to the archbishop and injunction against Colbert administrator of the estate.

Salem Mass ATP Boston Corporation Boday Cabot Tukuski St. Michel's Catholic Lynn Agnes Baguak Indiana Joseph Andrew Taxuski Poland Colbert Father Tukuski Boston

Beauty Betrays Betrayer In Bridgeport Court Drama

Bertha Komonen a 28 year old Russian confectioner and Lazar Martin 32 faced City court on breach of peace and assault charges after a fight at the back room of a Yutnam street store. Martin had agreed to aid the husband in proving infidelity but fell in love with Komonen instead. Judge Ralph Beers continued the case to August 20 for further investigation.

Catherine of Russia Catherine Joseph McConnel Berth Kamonon New Jersey Bridgeport Lazar Martin Putnam Street Bertha Lazar Yutnam Street Ifs Hut A McConnell M Ioemonon Bertray Martin Ralph Beers

Drownings Reported Across Upstate New York Over Weekend

A weekend spate of drownings in upstate New York claimed several lives. Victims include Thomas Ritz and three other Ritz children, Joseph Carnell in Saratoga County, Donald White near Troy, Hoover Tooker on the Hudson, Antonio Jetrola at Midway Beach, John Baker at East Port Bay, and Louis Gay on Chautauqua Lake.

Albany N. Y New York Thomas George Joseph Ritz James Joseph Carnell Troy Saratoya la Donald White Springfield Mass Hudson River Hoover Tooker Fludson Hiver Albany- Hudson Bridge Antonio Jetrola Midway Beach John A. Baker Rochester East Port Bay Lake Ontario Louis I. Gay Chautauqua Lake

Pythians Admit Order for Youths

In Chicago on August 16 the Thief supreme lodge of the Knights of Pythias voted to recognize a junior order named the Pythian Princes for youths aged 14 to 21. The group, organized in Oak Park in 1923 by Franklin Butter, aims to promote fraternal solidarity and goodwill.

Chicago Thief Supreme Lodge of the Knights To Pythias Princes of Syracuse Oak Park Ranklin Butter

Torrington Men Owned Beer Truck In New Britain Case

State police said the truck loaded with cases of beer was owned by Blake Zele of Torrington and driven by Augustus Zele. The case will be heard in Berlin court tonight.

New Britain Blake Ang Zele Torrington Augustus Zele Berlin

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