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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1926

Page

2

Hall Mills Case Drama Echoes in New Jersey Court

The Hall Mills murder case proceeds with defendants Carpenter Stevens and Hall held for grand jury action after a four day hearing. Prosecutor Simpson seeks further witness testimony while defense urges fresh examination and possible bail reconsideration.

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Ambulance Call Log From City Hospital Arrivals

Daily Record of Ambulance Calls details multiple incidents including motorbike crash near Potts, fractured ribs, and throat injury. Vasko reports left body, injuries to Chester Breil on Park Place with multiple lacerations. Geneuru transferred to St Vincent's after surgical visit on Main Street. James Flale received shoulder injuries at Beardsles Park and was taken to St Vincent's. Marty Brown was transported to Crescent and Bridgeport hospitals for observation.

Geneuru Main Street Translee St Vincent's Hospital Fh P. My James Flale Fairmont Street Beardsles Park Marty Brown Crescent Avenue Bridgeport Hospital

Philadelphia gun used by slayer stirs case

Witnesses describe discovering a 44 caliber automatic and a finer weapon in a trunk belonging to Winter in a downtown hotel room. The guns are linked to a New Brunswick murder, with police expecting an arrest soon as investigations unfold and details emerge about how the pistol arrived in Philadelphia.

Winter Trego Trego Seth Winter New Brunswick Belshaw New Jersey Director of Public Safety George Miliott

Boy Offered Ten Cents to Shoot Man Involved in Complaint

Pokee police investigate a tale of a boy allegedly given ten cents to shoot a man after being supplied with a revolver and ammunition. The claim centers on Andrew Sanke and Steve Perehuk and a plan reported by Centain Peter of the Scenic precinct. Detectives pursue leads as the story remains under inquiry.

Pokee Centain Peter 1 Hall Preeimet Steve Perehuk Carolinest Andrew Sanke March Street Iment Iwatters Sanke Fhobokr Pershuk Perewek Perehuk Ihem

Blessed Sacrament Church Fair Opens

About 790 attendees enjoyed the Blessed Sacrament Church block party on Orange Street and Central Avenue. The event featured colored clerical lights, bunting booths, a student orchestra, games, bingo, cake booths, and refreshments, with proceeds aiding the church building fund.

Blessed Sacramont Church Orange Joann Kennedy Thomas Griffin John Walsh John Kacey Aesistants Charles Flanagan Thomas Reilly Booth

One Dead Two Shot In Mexican Fight

A deadly gun battle occurred around 1 30 PM in front of a tea house on a major avenue. Seven to twenty deputies fought from opposite curbs as bystanders fled, a passing woman injured by a stray bullet, and bullets whizzed near Americans inside the venue. Panic gripped the street as deputies exchanged heavy fire.

Fis Madero Avenue Tima

Beardsley Park Employee Injured in Park Accident

Beardsley park employee Tames Flaherty aged fifty four of Tairmont street was injured yesterday afternoon when his wagon horse gear caught throwing him to the ground. He was taken by Emergency Hospital ambulance to Vincent's Hospital with a right shoulder injury.

Tames Flaherty AG Tairmont Street Beardsley Park Vincent's Hospital Flaherty

Ambassador's widow buys Benedict estate in Greenwich

In Greenwich on August 19, Mrs. Frederick Courtland Penfield widow of a former ambassador to Austria Hungary purchased the late Commodore Benedict estate in the Midian Ambor section with grounds. The price is understood to be half a million dollars. Mrs Penfield, a noted New York Philadelphia society figure, is spending the summer at the Thousand Islands.

Greenwich Commodore N. 4 Benedict Midian Ambor Frederick Courtland Penfield Penfield New York Philadelphia Thousand Islands

Needle Injures Woman at Sewing Machine Accident

A woman sustained a finger injury when a sewing machine needle embedded itself. She received treatment at a local emergency hospital where Dr David Greenspun removed the needle. The incident occurred Saturday evening and resulted in medical care to address the puncture.

Ated Bart Emer Agency David Greenspun Nerudic

Plays Here Mix at Polls with Barnett and Green

Fragmented notice reports Plays Here Mix with Mola Barnett and Florence Green appearing today and tomorrow in Bridgeport area. It mentions mishearing lines and showing some quick performances alongside bathing scenes, noting advantage to attendees.

Mix Mola Barnett Yeatiee Ace Florence Green Bridgeport Mish Green Mis Barnett

Valentino Slowly Recovers Amid Flurry of Messages

Valentino shows signs of improvement after a near collapse as friends send telegrams and letters from Hollywood and abroad. He requests plans for recuperation and mentions Vermont or Poland Springs as possible locations, while United Artists officials confirm his hopeful condition.

Georges George Tlhwin Yeman Vermont Itv Ullman Rudy Poland Springs Harry Wothrams United Artists Daday Pola Negri Hollywood Wilman Asia

Bank robber foiled by girls in Detroit bank tale

Police traced two letters from a suspect who claimed the incident involved $8,600 in loot and two masked accomplices, naming aliases Moses Morphy and Hugh Dunes. The man described a gunfight and a bank escape, while a staged photo of the crime scene drew the attention of authorities.

Phorus Ward Lavende Pondwis Atreet Ford Detroit Ainonths Unis Fetter Ib Wilich Cautus Moses Morphy

Dennis Thankful to Regulars in Ninth District Caucus

Dennis thanks district regulars at a Ninth district Republican caucus held in clubrooms. Charles L. Denis asserts unity while leaders like Lederer oppose, with Finn, Cabell, and Primrose among speakers. Sanford renominated for fifth Common Council term. debate centers on party organization and future nominations.

Dennis Cutcus Charles L. Denis Dicket Denma Kelly Mxtriel Eth William 4. Primase Howard & Chal- Tengar Primrose Lederer ix Thomas Finn Joseph Cabell Lederer Elub Boeiser Sanford Collector Challenger Primrog Atlnney Finn McCathron Cubelli Spealkers

Illinois Nominee Asked to Quit Amid Controversy

Julius Rosenwald advocates resignation of Colupe Smyth as Republican nominee. The Senate committee cited funds from Insull to Brennan and anti World Court campaigning, with James Smith keeping public silence after the primary. Rosenwald, 64, remains a guest at White Pine camp after a summer illness.

Insull George Brennan Senate World Court Chicago Smith Frank J.smith Eastern Point Near Here Julius Rosenwald Chicago Daily News Today Rosenwall Colupe Smyth

Volcano eruptions reshape Aleutian islands near Alaska

The Aleutian volcanic area reports a violent eruption linked to Arctic upheaval, belching lava and throwing shoulders into the air. Islands northwest of Ditch Harbor and north of the Attu region show seismic and volcanic activity, with minor eruptions recurring alongside historic tremors.

San Francisco Ditch Harbor Ateutton Atka Ia Imnak

Milford Cruiser Wins U S Title At Gold Cup Regatta

Milford cruiser Lonara L Racke from Milford Conn wins the express cruiser championship finishing from Sachems Head Conn to the Gold Cup course in Manhasset Bay in corrected time of three hours seven minutes. Trailing boats include Tlst Lewis Lenree from Boston and Hobulo Hebert BR Seward from Sachems Worth. A preliminary long distance race to Bridgeport is noted and repairs to Mise rate are planned after damage last week.

Pont Washington X.Y Lonara. L. Racke Cntry Milfeis Conn Amerion Sachems Heal Maniharset Bay Port Washington Ernest Enland Arthur Andereyr Tlst Lewis Llenree Boston Hobulou Hebert BR. Seward Bachems Worlh MM. Cornell Fron Frances East Haddam North Ameri Bridgepun Comn Reir Horn Dodge Wil Coutse Waller Py Chrysinet Wil Oe

Drunk man drinks poison bottle in Crescent area incident

A 54 year old man identified as Har Brown after shouting threats on Crescent avenue consumed a bottle labeled Poison, then dropped it and collapsed near Engine House No 20. He was rushed to Bridgeport Hospital where doctors treated possible stomach injury. contents unknown but suspected to include wine and aromatic substances.

Har Brown Sterling &T Crescent Avenue Crescent Place Engine House No. 20 Bridgeport Hospital Walter N. Nelson

Fannie Hurst Sued Over $600,000 Plagiarism Claim

Miss Olivia Seymour of Los Angeles sues Fannie Hurst alleging the 1925 story Resemblance was plagiarized in the 1925 film Mannequin now released worldwide. Seymour claims Hurst profited from the film and she seeks $600,000 plus cases explain the alleged similarity in plot, subject, structure, dialogue, and material.

Miss Seymour Russ Hurst New York Olivia Seymour Lox Vinnie Thurst Miss Hurst Judy Los Angeles Tharst

Plumbers Enjoy Outing at Farm Camp

About 230 master plumbers and their families attended the Master Phimbere association outing at the farm camp. Evening events included races and sports for women and men, with prizes awarded. A formal dinner followed and the women's auxiliary was presented.

Master Phimbere Association

Stratford Theft Arrest Seized in Tarrytown Suspect Held

A man from Tarrytown New York was arrested by a detective in Stratford on a theft warrant. He was turned over to Stratford police for processing.

Fells G Nk Tarrytown Stratford Poller

Barbers Seek Wage Base Increase Amid Rising Costs

Journeymen barbers press for a higher wage base as demand grows, citing current weekly earnings and shop profits that let owners take extra before sharing. They warn raises may force higher prices for haircuts and shaves, including women's hair trimming, while public impact remains uncertain.

Ely Nill Birher Wil Thee Haly

Mayor Attends Stepney Carnival Evening Turnout

The eighth annual Kiewney Fire Company carnival opened successfully with about 1,100 attendees on opening night. Bridgeport delegates led by Mayor Wilt Behrens attended, Hawleyville visitors arrived, and moonlight dancing drew several hundred people. the event funds the fire company independent of town financing.

Kiewney Fire Company Wilt Behrens Hawksville Hawleyville

Roosevelt Hits Costly Voting Scandal and Protest

Colonel Roosevelt denounces alleged corrupt practices while opposing church influence and the Ku Klux Klan. He warns the Senate against allowing a board of directors for utilities or other businesses, stressing independence from religious or ethnic control.

Roosevelt United States Senate al Bable Utilities

Mrs Breul and Son Injured in Motorcycle Collision

Alfred Fressola twenty one of 34 Morgan Street collided with a seat operated by Anthony Dizengo of 92 Pembroke Street. All three occupants were injured and treated at Emergency hospital. Rene Fressola suffered a left forearm laceration. Harold Mihlbwer sixteen of 64 Twenty Street treated for facial abrasions and knee laceration. Valery Fran seventeen of 54 Morgan Street sprained left side and shoulder abrasions.

Laurel Avenue Warn Street Alfred Fressala Morgan Anthony Dizengo Pembroke Street Fressola Rene Harold Mihlbwer Morgan Street

Hartford Doctor Wed to Baroness Hartford Doctor Wed to Baroness

An old Berbian descendant notes a marriage between a Hartford doctor and a baroness amid a web of named families. Wilbourn, educated at a Vienna convent, faced parental consent queries from Baron Von Gar Sich and Countess Brody.

Hartford Counan Ian Wilbourn Sacred Heart Convent Vienna Baron von Garsich Brody

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