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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1926

Page

2

Slaying Case Details Narrowed On Wounds And Tools

Witnesses described the fatal injuries to Dr Hai and Mrs Mills and debated possible instruments. A tree surgeon Paulus noted pruning shears unlikely. other witnesses discussed blood stains and the coat and scarf found with the victim. Willard Staub posted bail as a material witness after being linked to a girl companion in Darugs lane.

Theyer Simpson Mia Paulus Hall Bertine Haut Feuy Willard Staub Darugs Lane Hai Mills

U S will punish Mexican plotters

United States authorities announced plans to prosecute those involved in a supposed Mexican revolution plot. Federal agents identified suspects after seizing an armored truck and uncovering a war equipment cache in a Hollywood garage related to General Forique Estrada. Investigations traced possible financing and a proposed second wave from Imperial Valley, though it reportedly dissolved after Estrada’s arrest.

Dacien Wheeler Department of Justice Sad Department Hollywood Forique Estrada San Diego Estrada Aecend Imperial Valley Wstrada Los Angeles Ivwa Mevenn

Piqued Ederle Issues Challenge Continues With Rep

In Lowell mass Henry Sullivan the first American to swim the English Channel responds to Gertrude Ederle s challenge. He says funds are lacking for Therle s terms but remains ready to meet any challenger who accepts the race and purses offered after her London crossing.

Lowell Mass Henry L. Sullivan Gertrude Ederie Sulivan

Railroad Wins Injunction Suit

The article reports on an injunction case between Greenwich Water Company and New Haven road, noting a long, legally difficult dispute. Attorneys included Benjamin J Spora for the New Haven road with Norman Buckingham, and Frank Dodge for the water company, with Judge Carl Foster presiding.

Wimpy Greenwich Water Company New Haven Road Henjarmin J Spora Norman Buckinghan Water Company Prank Dodge Resten Carl Foster Thus City

Cheery Brandy Ad Bans Magazine In Disputed Suit

A fragmentary notice describes a legal dispute over a Cheery brandy advertisement ban involving a magazine neither newspaper nor mail order, with references to Federal Attorney Buckner and Major Chester P. Molly Fenderal. The case, arriving in 1900, faces decision by a city office on prohibition enforcement and an unnamed director's forthcoming opinion.

Arrivng Buckner Chester P Molly Fenderal

Controversy Hits YMCA Over Moscow Remarks

URICAGO dispatch reports criticism of Sherwood Eddy, a United Church figure, after greeting Soviets leaders in Moscow. Charles P Taft, Cincinnati national YMCA president, says Eddy may have had no current link to the YMCA council and declines further statement. Eddy has long been active in Bridgeport and speaks at the Forum.

Uricago Moscow Sherwood Eddy International M. CL Cincinnati Charles P. Taft The Ouf Sherwood Eady Wedy National Council of the YMGC Taft Addy Bridge Hart United Church

Youth Rescued After Tideward Ordeal at Sea

A youth aboard a sixteen foot tender near Brigantine Beach faced sinking as a southwest wind drove the craft toward Tuckers Island. The Pequod fishing craft spotted him 12 miles east of Beach Haven and towed his vessel. Coast Guard Commander Hemingway led CG units to locate the survivor, who was brought aboard the Pequod and later transferred to CG-114. The rescued youth, son of Gordon of Waban Maass, expects to return to Philadelphia after a stay in Massachusetts.

Coast Guard Start Hemingway White Pequod Beach Haven Gordon Waban Maass Boston Tabor Bay Brigantine Beach Buoy No. 1 Nelson Weeks Lrigantine Beach Tucker Island W. i Neal Coast Guards Alonchia Philadelphia Merrer Masa

New York Europe Airline Planned Across North Atlantic

A proposed nationwide airship route would connect New York to Europe via Scapa Flow in the Faroe Islands Reykjavik and Cape Farewell Greenland with New York as its hub. Secretary Hoover and Aviation Chief MacCracken announced five aerial extension superintendents to survey routes from New York to Boston Chicago Elko Las Vegas and Los Angeles with airships and civilian cooperation.

Faroe Islands Reykjavik Cape Farewell Greenlan New York Coolidge Comins Hoover Toilay William P. MaccCracken Frei Aire Boston Washington Elko, Nevada Salt Lake City Los Angeles

Final Reports On G O Outing 10

Reports of the sale of tickets for the dinner at Pleasure Beach were received by Postmaster Arthur Connor, Republican leader in Ventport, as preliminary to final reports at a Republican Town Committee meeting tomorrow night. Preparations will be made for primaries a week from Friday. Town Chairman Alfred Burdik expected to receive official notice of the State Central committee action setting primary day. All Sixth district ticket returns are to be made tonight at the district club rooms on Madison Avenue and Charles Street.

Pleasure Beach Witich Ventgeport Arthur Republican Town Committee Connor Ageto George S. Haul Republican Party Itl Alfred W. Burdick State Central Committee Madison Avenue Charles Street Thursdiy

Claim Carroll Rescuer of Man At Seaside Park

Eyewitnesses recount a rescue at George H. Linscott in Seaside Park where William a Lamond aided by Francis Carron Georgetown University student and Charles Baum helped reach Linscott as the motorboat smashed on rocks. The 70 year old man suffered exposure and was taken home by Thomas Keegan Seaside Park superintendent.

City Must Bear Galvin Expenses After Injury

City officials say the city must cover George Galvin's injury expenses after a motorcycle crash with Maz Pokras. Hospital bills reach 446 dollars plus doctors, with Pokras's assets limited to a small car. Assistant City Attorney Harry Greenstein and City Attorney A L DeLaney investigated and found no alternative funding. This case joins several similar motorcycle officer injury claims under consideration.

George Galvin Maz Pokras McKinley Avenue Harry Greenystein A. L. DeLaney Pokras Galvin Ithe Greenstein

Life Guards Hold Annual Stag Smoker and Roast

The Seaside Life Guards held their annual stag smoker and frankfurter roast at Fatherweather Island last night. Walter Barrett entertained with several solos. attendees included Kenneth Walker Frank Mertens Francis Carroll Captain Max Baum Woney Wilmot John Wagner Edward Malemey Walter Barrett and Matthew Skane.

Baby Eight Months Scalded by Brother

Eight month old Mariel Marko of 1188 State Street was badly scalded yesterday when her brother accidentally poured hot water on her right hand and wrist. Emergency hospital ambulance helped care for the infant and Dr LD M Rowe treated for second degree burns.

Mariel Marko LD. M. Rowe Pembroke Street Muler Marko Nicholas State Street

Cannon Street Repaving Starts at Night Work

Workmen from Leveriy and Hurley began drilling and lifting brick pavement on Canon Street. The street was closed to auto traffic as Warrenite is prepared for laying. The operation proceeded after nightfall with crews at work on the roadway.

Leveriy Hurley Rantenataré Canon Street

Mother Uses Teeth to Aid Son in Fight

Frank Duarle eleven, of 32 Tiare Val Avenue, allegedly fought a neighbor’s larger boy yesterday. After the clash Frank was treated at Emergency hospital. His opponent’s injuries were minor, but his mother reportedly sank her teeth into Frank’s right arm.

Frank Duarle Tiareval Avenue Frank Ter Injurmen

Minister Marries Couple Aboard Plane Over Central Park

Flight wedding near Central Park as Dr Henry McKown, university professor, wed Ruth Worl at 5600 feet altitude. Rev Leslie Barnett officiated aboard a Curtiss field departure, witnessed by pilot W. Mentallen and guest Elizabeth Worick. Plane landed safely after about 45 minutes.

New York Central Park Fienry McKown Ruth L Worl Mount Pleasant Leslie J. Barnett Morningside Presbyterian Church W. HM. Mentallen Elizabeth Worek Pittsburgh Elizabeth Worick Curtissfield E. Myckown France University of Pittsburgh Bermuda

Daily Record of Ambulance Calls

Summary of multiple ambulance runs with names and addresses. Harry Brewster on Van Stonecourt declared dead on arrival. Walter Brown of John Street injured from a sixty foot fall and taken to St Vincent's Hospital. William Demarins at Hamilton Street treated for convulsions. Mary Mason at Orland Street convulsions with doctor on arrival. Nicholas Dafurio on Hallett Street with swelling and taken to St Vincent's. Muler Marko and others noted with injuries including burns and treatment.

Walter Brown John Street St Vincent's Hospital Nicholas Dafurio Hallett Street Ain St. Vincent's Hospital

Cornell May Get $23 595 Fee Today

Assistant City Attorney Henry Greenstein said he expects a payment from City Auditor Walter Garrity to cover a settlement related fee. Garrity will issue a check to Attorney John A. Cornell for 25 396 after notice. Cornell could not be located after returning from vacation. The payment covers legal services for Edward A. Drew in the certificate of error test suit.

Henry Greenstein Walter W. Garrity Cornell Garrity John A. Cornell Greenstein Carnell Edward A. Drew

Magner to Attend National Police and Firemen’s Meeting

Lieut. Thomas F. Magner of Connecticut Fire headquarters will represent local firefighters at the Police and Firemen’s association annual convention in Indianapolis on September 13 and 14. The group, the nation’s largest benevolent body of its kind, has over 30,000 members. Bridgeport’s chapter counts 140 members.

Thomas F. Magner Alexander

Garnsey to be made board clerk in mutual agreement

An arrangement between Frank Braithwaite the board clerk and Harry C Garnsey secretary of the Twelfth District Republican club will move Garnsey to clerk and Braithwaite to become a board member Fred Emeneger Welfare building superintendent will resign from the board Braithwaite to take his place Emeneger was at city hall planning to resign while the mayor was out inspecting streets

Frank Braithwaite Board of Appraisal Harry C. Garnsey Twelfth District Republican Club Garnsey Braithwaite Fred Emeneger Emeneger Aghrens

Man Held Third Time as Drunken Driver

Howard Thomas of West Lane Ridgefield was arraigned before Justice Peter McManus on an operating a car while intoxicated charge. His case was continued until Thursday night under bonds of 4500 after a Ridgefield morning arrest at 4 a.m. following a prior accident and prior arrests including a conviction and a later nolle. State police took him into custody.

Howard Thomas West Lane Ridgefield Justice of the Peter McManuy Thomas Poller Mazer Gras Louis Mager Moses Studer Matur Sald Hernsteen Maser Cuyahoga County Canton Andrew Pretzky Akron United States George A. Stauffer Pretzky Hquor Cleveland

Woman claims 92 loss from June burglary

Mrs. Trene Abramowitz of 1207 North Avenue reports theft from her apartment on June 25. Insurance company notified and articles stolen include a dictionary, school books, paints and varnishes.

Trene Abramowitz North Avenue Pureau

Stamford G C Caucus Registration Totals Revealed

Stamford August 17 Special report shows caucus registration filings from two registrar sittings with about 2 09 Democratic and 2 171 Republican applications. Total potential Republican primaries reach around 4 000, Democrats about 4 000.

Stamford G. C Stamford Registrars of Voters

KITCHENER'S BODY STOLEN CHARGE AND CLAIMS

A dubious claim surfaces about the Kitchener coffin as a witness asserts tampering and substitution. He describes missing contents and a khaki fabric thread, and recounts police questioning. He pledges to prove his accusations and says the case was moved to London amid investigations.

Trio who took car returned to Massachusetts

Stamford report states Charles Breslin, 22, of Lexington, Charles Gorman, 29, of Lexington, and Frederick Madovna, 22, of Lexington, were taken back to Lexington by police for taking Mrs. Anna Cavanaugh’s car without permission. Breslin said he knew Miss Cavanaugh and had taught her to drive. He claimed no permission was needed. He was stopped by Officer Lynch.

Stamford Charles Breslin Massachusetts Avenue Lexington Charles Gorman Woburn Avenue Frederick Madovna Anna Cavanaugh Breslin W. V. C. Lynch

Senator Fernald Improves After Illness in Maine

In West Poland Maine August 17 AP reports U S Senator Bert M Fernald’s condition improving at home. Diagnosis intestinal poisoning with no malignant trouble found after examination by two Fortland doctors and his regular physician. Rest for several weeks and proper exercise cited as causes and path to return to normal duties.

West Poland U.S Bert M. Fernald Fernald Fortend

Bridgeport Man Held After Alleged Wife Assault

Philp Tapao, 35, of 134 George Street, was detained at police headquarters last night after allegedly attacking his wife Mary. She appeared at headquarters with disheveled hair and a discolored eye, stating her husband assaulted her without cause.

Philp Tapao George Street Mary

Woman Reports Clothing Theft In Sanford Area

Miss Melan Robertson of Sanford Avenue reported to the detective bureau that a man was seen looking into her apartment a week ago. Last night she reported the theft of a pair of shoes from her back porch and clothing from the clothesline.

Melan Robertson Sanford Avenue Detective Bureau Sae

Rhode Island Company Wins Income Tax Fight

Washington Aug. 1 The Board of Tax Appeals overruled an Internal Revenue Service assessment of 25,600 dollars against the Manville Jeques Company of Pawtucket Rhode Island. It was announced today.

Rhode Island Washington Board of Tax: Appeals Internal Revenue Bureau Manville Jeaques Company Pawtucket Rod

Naval Reserves Welcome Aboard Brooks At Vineyard Haven

Aboard the destroyer Brooks 61 Bridgeport naval reserves join 100 crew, bringing ship total to 151 with nine officers. They dock after midnight, launch motor-sailer trips, and attend drills, movies, and morning cleaning as they prepare for scouting drills at Nantucket Bay.

U. S Brooks Vineyard Haven Brocka Bridgeport U. S. Naval Reserves Newport R. 1 Union Square John MacHidoff Lewis E. Denfeld Napeaque Bay Childs Eagle 19 Humphrey Thomas Keegan Leonard

Land Man Gave Wife in Return for Her Love Is Sought by His Creditors

Hartford August 17 AP report says Harry Lassman 33 Milford Street gave his wife Anna a half interest in Bristol real estate valued at several thousand dollars in September after love and affection. Lassman, a partner in Mofern laundry, is in bankruptcy and creditors seek to have the transfer set aside to show Lassman was insolvent, with John Markham as counsel for the trustee.

Hartford Harry Lassman Milford Street Anna Lassman Bristol Laseman Mofern Laundry John Markham Truaee Lassman

Mazer Denies Murder Charge as Alibi Emerges

Canton publisher Louis Mazer denies killing Don Mellett and cites an alibi. Patrolman Streitenburger testifies Mazer was with him from midnight to 12:56 a.m., near the Willing hotel, placing him away from the murder scene around 12:15 a.m. A grand jury and police team questioned Mazer as a homicide investigation proceeds.

Buffalo APY Streitenburger Louis Mazer den R. Mellett Canter Mazer Don Mellett Streitenverger Olock

Ether Fire Injures Engineer on Subway Project

Ether used on a cut ignited causing a man to be seriously burned. The ambulance surgeon bound wounds with a belt as ether caught fire from a lamp. Mr McMullen remained conscious and requested transport to Harbor Sanitarium. He was an engineer building the 3000 foot Dykman section of the Eighth Avenue subway.

McMullen Harbor Sanitarium McMulen Subway Manhattan Dykman Eighth Avenue Subway Overlook Terrace Cummings Street Connecticut River Holyoke Fasa Hadford Ark Central Hudson Castleton Harlem River

Brennan Battles in Senate Ads and Smith 1928 Drive

Washington message traces Democratic split over Governor Smith and 1828 nominee, noting Tammany influence and a wets versus drys battle. Brennan campaigns for senator in Illinois as part of the national pattern, meeting business leaders to frame himself as an indemnity insurer first and a politician second.

Mark Sullivan Washington Smith New York Chattanooga Ita Brennans Tammany Tammany Tiger White House Democratic Party Tft Congress Senate Chattanooga News Brennan Chicago Ilinois Tlinois Reporta Com Democrate

Valentino Improvement Reported Amid Strained Studio Dramas

Taylor faces Dilay in upcoming film while Valentino’s condition is described as better. From Saratoga training quarters reports spread of visits by Pennington and Miss Macksil at the hospital. A frantic caller, Marie Markiewicz, delivered a handwritten poem pleading for Rudy.

Taylor Saratoga Springs Ann Fennington Dorothy Macksil Miss Pennington Marie Markiewicz Rudy

Chinese Army Flees Peking After Nankow Defeat

Aug 17 AP dispatch reports routed Kuominchun forces retreating to Kalgan after defeat at Nankow and loss of Hwadal. They destroy railways ahead to hinder pursuit.

Peking Kalgam Nankow Hwadal

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