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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1926

Page

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Baby Rescued by Policeman as Bed Fire Extinguished

A three year old, Roy Chasgan, was saved from fire by Motorcycle Officer Thomas W Donnelly who entered a smoke filled home at 199 Federal Street after the mother, Marie Chasgan, left him sleeping. He found the child under a sink in the kitchen as flames consumed bedding. the officer and others extinguished the blaze and the infant was unharmed.

Roy Chasgan Thomas W Donnelly Marie Chasgan Motorc Vle Fingine No 12 Rowse AS. Mellor Bia Sqen Tinnredty Donnelly Rasivant Mellor

Woman on Diet Steals Meat and Is Saved by Ambulance

Mrs Mary Vaske of Hallett Street, dieting, snatched a piece of her husband Andre Vaske's steak. The bite lodged in her throat and nearly caused death before an Emergency Hospital ambulance, with Dr. Greenspun, freed the obstruction and she recovered at home.

Lnable Mary Vasko Hallett Street Andre v. Vaske David & Greenspun Greenspun

Milford boarding cruiser championship of Amerie

Wartford district braces for a Milford boarding cruiser championship, with ceremonies and local action noted amid district political and legal items. Reports reference battles over land grants, jury probes, and a variety of local concerns shaping the day.

Brivetsport Alvin Joe Met'uithy Potter ST Jardien Imall Math Fhat G. C. B. Catens Werk Woge Healtate State Fairtlerd Wartford Denter Norwalk Nathan Hate Coventry Taguay Stratford Tom Tuetlong Downata Camander Stevens Ton Murdes Mat Stevens and Carpender Philadelphia Ene Island Haines Qrath Althoush Roby Fay Whoster Usaaive Boston Pert Ealteeter Smagg Moen UC Taunie Los Angeles Comail Liberty Er Areipt Chorna Piel Burtesque Prancer Rosenwald Roebnck Yupeaing Metlett Uly Tnnacener Wits Gover Dles Sing Ring Electric Chase

Legion to Plan Delaney Bout

A legion meeting will discuss plans for promoting a bout between Jack Delaney of the city, the world light heavyweight champion, and a strong opponent. Delegates from Ameren Legion and Bootramen leaders will meet at the Legion home on Golden Tilt Street. The bout is expected at Newfield Park for a Legion Benefit in the near future.

Jack Neliney Ameren Leglog Mem’ Ers Bootramen Tegion Golden Tilt Newfield Park Legion

Volcanic Eruption Rages Near Bogoslof Island in Aleutians

A long ongoing volcanic outbreak continues at Bogoslof in the Aleutian Islands, with reports of lava bursts and flames. The Coast Guard Haida moves to monitor, while the Yokohama Maru observed eruptions from eleven miles offshore and relayed findings.

Cordova Alaska Bogoslo Istina Beringsea Here Coast Guard Haida Yokohama St. Paul Island Pacific Ocean Asi Bogoslof Unalaska Island Aleutian Aleutian Islands Mount McKinley Alaskan Bogoslot Seward Cutter Tahoma Bogosiof

Roosevelt decries costly voting and party contests

At a New York Republican club dinner Theodore Roosevelt denounced large political spending in Pennsylvania and New York primaries as a disgraceful illustration of a national problem. He urged reform to keep convention machinery and warned elections could be bought by big money, dope peddling, or bootlegging. He supported direct primaries and a robust nominating system, noting some states should adopt drastic changes.

New York Pennsylvania Theodore Roosevelt New York Republican Club United States

Fannie Hurst Sued for 600000 in Plagiarism Case Attracts Attention

In Los Angeles a plagiarism suit seeks 600000 against film interests and magazines over a prize winning story linked to the motion picture Mane Nequin. Fannie Wurst's authorship is challenged by Ola Seymesur and Mian Seymour with damages sought and restraining orders discussed. Continued on Page Two.

Los Angeles Manenequin Fannie Wurst Alberty Ola W. Seymesur Mian Seymour Misa Hurst Film Corporation Liberty Weekly, Inc Hesto “Renemie Bance

Coast Guard Academy May Leave New London

Coast guard officials weigh moving the service action for officers from New London Connecticut to another location while keeping the training school at New London. The report notes unclear details but confirms the possibility of a transfer without abandoning the academy in New London.

Coast Guard Academy New London Washington Coast Guard Rom New Lonton Conn Nepor R Town New Wedforn Mare

Bank Robber Defeated by Chorus Girls Ends Up in Prison

George W. Ward robbed Fenicsula State Bank of Highland Park Michigan last July gaining 8090 but was outsmarted by two burlesque chorus girls. He is jailed in Tombs prison reflecting on the affair and his declared war on women as he admits the crime in letters.

New York George W. Ward Fenicsula State Bank Highland Park Mich Fora

Flowers Retains Champion Status Outpoints Greb in 15 Rounds

Georgia's Tiger Flowers defeated Harry Greb at Madison Square Garden in a 15 round world middleweight title fight. A crowd of 15,000 watched as Flowers withstood Greb's late rally to defend his crown, while judges split and the referee favored Greb. Most ringside critics credited Flowers with eight rounds to Greb's six and one even, preserving Flowers as champion.

New York Tiger Flowers Georgia Harry Greb Madison Square Garden R . Greb Flowers Jimmy Crowley Greb Tiger Aseven Champ

Valentino Passes Restful Night Slowly Improving

New York August 19 Randolph Valentino, darling of the movies, is slowly recovering after a grave operation for gastric ulcer and appendicitis. He showed improvement through the day but remains in danger for several days. Nourishment was resumed, and doctors advise no further bulletins unless developments occur.

New York Rundolph Valentino Veledino Philadelphia Valenting

Mexican capital street battle claims multiple deaths

In Mexico City a fierce street battle between rival political factions left one man dead and several wounded, including deputies and a former state governor. Initial reports misidentified victims as being injured, but hospital signs confirmed fatalities as chaos erupted in the business district.

Mubulico City Andres Gartiawaa Tonas Garricio Talutsea Mexico City

Furniture hides load of beer in camouflaged truck

A three ton truck passing the Westport barracks was stopped by troopers. Two hundred cases of beer were found concealed as furniture. Bernard Scolly, 24, of Stamford led to arrest for illegal transportation. Robert W. Harris, 54, of 48 Cottages Lane, also charged. Brown aided and was held on $500 bond for Westport court Monday.

Westport Wally Robert Whams Brown Wistport Court

Bridgeport Man Crushed to Death in Accident

Adam Pollack of 188 PNii yabetr street Bridgeport was fatally injured yesterday on Baynton Avenue and Peare streets Stratford when his two horse wagon wheel crushed him after he fell from the seat. George Kunha and Anthony Stevlishy witnessed the accident and called police. Pollack died at Bridgeport Hospital.

Adam Pollack Pnii Yabetr Street Baynton Avenue Peare Streets Stratford Sig Vollark George Kunha Tengstrest Athony Stevlishy Peace Street Pollack Fridgeport Hospital Mia

Illinois Senate Candidate Faces Pressure Over Big Money

In Chicago and across the state, Republican Senate nominee Frank T. Smith plans to ignore calls to resign after disclosures that public utility magnates donated heavily to his campaign. Notable donors include Samuel Insull, Clement Studebaker, and Ira B. Copley, with discussions at a Senate probe hearing highlighting funds from utility chiefs.

Chicago College Daily News Julius Runenwald Frank T. Smith Senate Colonel Smith Ainols Commerce Commission New London Connecticut Alien Moore Republican National Smith Public Utilities Rosenwald Baily News James Andrews Kewanee Willam J. Spaulding Springfield Anl George BR. Brenan Samuel Hare

Hall Mills case moves toward arrest in Philadelphia

Philadelphia police say an important arrest in the Hall Milles murder mystery is imminent after a pistol tied to the case was found in a West Philadelphia house. William A. Winterer, a Philadelphia chauffeur named by a witness, appeared at City Hall with his attorney and said he found the pistol in a room occupied by two men and two women.

Philadelphia William A. Winterer Hall-Millg Mbetery City Hall Winterer Nter Regor Hall Mills West Philadelphia Howard Wheeler Hall New Brunawick N. J New Jersey Trego Wiliam A. Winter Heisnaw Alexander Simpson Winter Bruni Mills Howe Somerville Flalla-Mills Maryland Hector Simpson Astoria Raul Hamler Dr. Hall Hall Henry Carpender Simpson Hey Hambrosky Hig Feade Carpender Stevens Judge Cleary Carpender Stevens Cleary Grantj Mor Vineing Mra Lee

Mrs Breul and Son Injured in Street Collision

Mrs Mildred R Breul 64 Park Place and her son Chester 13 were injured yesterday when Mrs Breul's car collided with a second vehicle at the intersection of Gresor Street and Columbia Street. The other driver, Pred Dasley age 20 of 2035 Pequontiagh Street, escaped injury as his car overturned. Mrs Breul was treated for multiple lacerations and bruises at the emergency hospital. her son suffered minor injuries.

Mildred R. Breul Park Place Alvin Breul Central High Schoo St. John's Episcopal Church Chester Lieu Breul St. Vincent’s Hospital Gresor Atreet Columbia Street Pred Dasley Pequontiagh Street Darley Montreal G.r Mergency Lance Wig David Arcenapun Bros le Umberto Capitol Avenue Bt. Vincent's Hospital Emetheney Hospital Yesto W. St Weeler

Gaines Guilty of Killing Daughter in Seattle Trial

Gaines was convicted tonight of murdering his twenty two year old daughter Sylvia Smithol lege whose body was found on Green Lake shore June 16. The jury of four men fixed the penalty after deliberation. Trial began in August after the daughter disappeared and was found near the lake. Prosecution detailed the lives and habits of Gaines and his daughter who had not seen each other for sixteen years until her arrival in September 192 after graduating from Smith College the previous June.

Seattle Wash Alt Wailare Cloveqs Gaines Sylvia Smithollege Greenlake Gary Attarne Gaines Ewing Colvin Smith College

Bootleggers Immunity Debate Reaches 12 Mile Limit

US circuit courts clash over whether enforcement immunity extends beyond 12 miles off New York and New England. Boston rules limit jurisdiction to 12 miles, while New York contends broader police powers. Case links to James M. Bee of Gloucester and the 1925 seizure after proximity to the French schooner L Homme. Diplomatic treaties cited but unsettled.

New York Court James M. Bee Goucester Botton Light Homme Lee Real Britain New York Boston

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