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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1926

Page

3

Dozen Languages at Plant Congress Highlight Global Delegates

Delegates from Switzerland, England, Japan, Russia, Sweden, Denmark, Spain, Canada, China, Africa, Crecho-Slovak? Ecuador and others meet at a university campus in Ithagga for a worldwide science congress. Speakers share work, seek acquaintances, and diverse attendees include women scientists and relatives amid lively dialogue.

Scientisia Front Contiien Thant Sciences Willard Straight Thronte Fornell University Cetus Coneress Ares Sears Switzerland Janis Vof Petting Rese Waykers Enghand Tapany Russia Sweden Denmark Thory Spain West Tidies

Nicaragua Troops Recapture Quezalguaque Amid Rebel Offensive

Nicaraguan government forces recaptured Quezalguaque from revolutionaries after counterattacks. Two towns near Leon, previously seized by rebels, remain besieged as troops move to quell outbreaks. A train robbery attempt involving over 200,000 occurred with rebels aiming to divert funds to Leon’s National Bank. Washington reports U S troops are being dispersed to center regions to suppress rebel activity.

Managia Nicaragus Quezalguaque Aiso Leon National Bank Becon Managua Washington Lawrence Dennis Manakona Siite

Elizabeth 46 She Shapes a New York Intellectual's Home

A memoir fragment describes Elizabeth, at ten, shaping a Manhattan home with independence and wit. The narrator highlights Elizabeth's self-taught reading, open upbringing, and robust social poise amid New York life, art circles, and publishing work, stressing trust in her autonomy and intellect.

Elizabeth New York Nile Thad Bovonteact Creedain Eligebeth Htuzheth Manhattan Elzahbutt Greenwich Village Uney Kanabeth Edi Jaeser Ty Ting Gautier Mademoisells de Maupin Bas Scott Mirabeth Wih Flizabeth Woodstock Wierk Ansel Ros Des Moines New York League of Teasiness

Firemen Charged With Theft During Blaze

Boston August 12. Firemen responding to a three alarm fire at Weavens and Company Furniture Store in Thigmarke Square were charged with larceny of foods from the firm. John J. Geary and David Cleary of Charlestown were held in 200 each for a hearing on the charge. they admit a vase lamp and shade from the building.

Boston Weavens and Company Thigmarke Sauare John J. Geary Fandder Doand David Cleary Bale Charlestown

Mary Astor to marry in December report says

Rumors of a December marriage to actor Asher circulated widely with no denial from handlers. The item notes the engagement was seen as likely, amid press speculation and public interest.

Mary Astor

Stamford Republicans Rally Amid Infighting Over Lincoln Club’s Tactics

Insurgent factions clash as Stamford Republicans, led by Warren Abel, accuse Lincoln club leaders of cronyism and tax propaganda. Abel argues the party’s unity hinges on factory jobs, with 740 Stamford firms at stake and 1,600 workers threatened by potential plant shifts.

Stamford Apevial Republican Organizan Feagenden Lapoukers Bincorn Club Warren &. Abel Republcan Tewp Lincoln Club Yale Fowne Company Ile Jlneolselab Stanford Hiladel Spelke Wickey Carea Linculn Club Abel Aaid Max Spelike Daniel B.4.r. Hickey Gratoriailly Enyone

Electric welding proves rivetless construction feasible

Washington Aug. 1 Tests by the Bureau of Stannard show an electric welding process joined two plates of a bis steal slider so solidly that a 5,000 ton crushing machine could not separate them. The joint withstood increasing force as the girders buckled, convincing officials that rivetless construction may reduce can nonading and noise. In cooperation with American Bridge, the tests suggest significant progress toward replacing riveting with welding.

Washington Bureau of Stannard Bureau American Bridge Company

Farmhands Deaths Probed as Exhumation Ordered

In Massachusetts authorities probe the deaths of two farmhands at a Worcester area farm. An 11 year old was reportedly strangled, and exhumation of the body of 71 year old Frank Wilson may follow after hospital records cite gastric ulcers. District Attorney Baker indicated the cases involve the Shirk family and others on the farm.

Mass Putson Baker Frank Wilson Worcester Udley Atturtie Shirk Wilson

Presenting New Frocks for Fall at $25

An assembly of fresh fall frocks showcases satin crepes in navy black wine and greens with moire accents and lush trims. Full skirts overblouses gain fullness with touches of georgette lace fur and jabots, priced surprisingly low at 25 dollars on the second floor.

Lovely New Ribbons On Sale At 10 Cents A Yard

Advertises lovely new ribbons priced at 10 cents per yard in blue white and pink heavy double faced satin No 3 and No 4 widths. Promotes uses for lingerie and fancy work and notes season needs. Main floor front display.

Two Marines Claim Three Rifle Records at Camp Curtis

Marines Corkiy and Yocum set records at the National Pathe matches on Camp Curtis. Sgt Faust Lael and Paris Tstand noted top scores with rifle firings at 208 and 86 yards, achieving an aggregate of 93 points.

Cams Prires Marine Corps Camp Curtis Albert Roach Faust Lael Paris Te Rio Wood Piatos ii

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