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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1926

Page

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Five Die In Connecticut Weekend Auto Crashes

Weekend accidents across Connecticut left five dead and many injured. Victims include Mrs. Frank Schinzel of Thomaston killed near Thomaston, Patrick Mazza of New Britain killed in Berlin, and Christina Eckhart and her brother in a Waterbury bus collision. Several others injured in Branford Danielson and Fairfield incidents. A weekend toll also cited a fall and a suicide.

Conn Connecticut Frank Schinzel Thomaston Michael F. Tammany Waterbury Danielson Lawrence Hughes Webster Mass Thomas Tiughes John Perry Patrick Mazza New Britain New Britain-Berlin Berlin Charles Rocot Kensington Frank Kashrow

Charles W Eliot dies at 92 former Harvard president

Charles W Eliot dean of educators and president emeritus of Harvard University dies at his Northeast Harbor summer home at age 92 after a long illness. Services planned in Northeast Harbor Union Church and Appleton Chapel Harvard. Eliot led Harvard from 1868 to 1909 and remained active in education, celebrated on his 90th birthday. His son Rev Samuel A Eliot of Cambridge attended the end.

Northeast Harbor Maine Charles W. Eliot Harvard University Eliot Iate Union Church Appleton Chapel Cambridge Mass Fliot Samuel A Eliot Harvard

Stuart P. Sherman Dies in Water

Stuart P. Sherman forty five literary editor of the New York Herald-Tribune died in Manistee after a canoe overturned in Lake Michigan. His heart failed as he reached shore following an exhausting swim. Mrs Sherman watched from the boat as he sank. He had been a regular summer resident for 13 years and planned to return to New York. He is survived by his widow and a son John.

Manistee Stewart Pratt Sherman New York Herald-Tribune Lake Michigan Tom Sherman

Greece Overthrows Dictator in Bloodless Revolt

In Athens on August 22 AP reports General Condylis led a swift coup that toppled General Theo Pangalos. Pangalos was arrested and placed aboard the destroyer Pergamon, with search efforts ongoing and hints he attempted escape by air. Navy and army rallied to Condylis as calm returned and preparations for elections began.

Athens Greece Theodorns Pangalos Condylis Pangatos Spetsne Mussolini Pergamon Kilkish Corinth Canal Pangaloa Mme Pansalos Athena Ex Spetsae Pangalos Pergamos Moxtian Vit Aince Wid Chane Ko Earape Pike Dewolfe Deanville

Greek battleship deposes dictator in Hydra straits

In Athens on August 22 AP reports Battleship Leon overtook destroyer Pergamos and seized deposed President Pangalos, taken to Keratsini. Pergamos, short of fuel, drifted in Hydra straits as Kilkis and Leon pursued, amid air bombardment. ships pledged to sink further resistance, while Admiral Coundouriotis hints at resuming presidency.

Athens Leon Pergamos Pangalos Keratsini Pangalog Spetzao Hydra Kulkla Pegamos Kilkis Teon Coundouriotis Holy Imané Hydra Haa Panganus

Undefined local disaster and legal notices in city news

A scrambled page summarizes a traffic crash near Upsted shurch and a hospital transfer to St Vineet for a patient in serious condition. It also references homages, public notices, court actions, political mentions, weather notes, and various business and finance items with scattered names and places.

Bringheport Palaon Liquac Woatertusy St Vineet Seeling Premchut Nave Stupietve

Poison Liquor Overcomes Girl at Beach Party

Victoria Guerrera, 17, of Washington Street Waterbury admitted to St Vincent's hospital after drinking poison liquor at a Walnut Beach party. Her condition improved by last night. In the past week five poison liquor cases were treated in city hospitals, including Ann Carlson 43 and Harry Brown 44. Prohibition Agent Edward Doolan says the toxin is likely home made smoke liquor from denatured alcohol with water and ginger.

Walnut Beach St. Vincent’s Hospital Victoria Guerrera Washington Street Waterbury St. Vincent's Hospital Ann Carlson Colorado Avenue Hillside Home West Harry Brown Sterling Place Gridgeport Hospital Willam Farley Howard Hotel Tom Hannan Carliéon Edward B. Doolan Doolan

Somerville case pauses as bail hearings loom for Hall Mills suspects

In the Hall Mills mystery, Henry de la Bruyere Carpender and Willie Stevens spent the day at the Somerset county jail. bail hearings are set for tomorrow before Justice Gummere, with State Senator Alexander Simpson opposing. Mrs. Edward Wheeler Hall remains free on $15,000 bail and denied owning a gold brooch tied to the case. A damaged diary from Washington adds to the intrigue, though not the expected document.

Somerville WN. J Capadora Hall-Mills Somerset County Henry de la Bruyere Carpender Willie” Stevens Gummere New Jeraey Hall Episcopal Guild Washington Iari Yesterdday Pereta Senator Simpson

Youth Arrested After Poison Attempt Before Juvenile Court

Frank Cavanaugh fifteen of 1644 Boston avenue faced juvenile court today after an alleged theft. He attempted to drink poison yesterday afternoon but was thwarted by his parents. He was rushed to Bridgeport Hospital where his stomach was pumped and he rests comfortably.

Frank Cavanaugh Boston Avenue Bridgeport Hospital Edwin F. Mrrolla Alyen Cavanaugh Jnvenile Court Bridgeport

Sheffield denies he is to resign as ambassador

New York Aug 32 AP James Rockwell Sheffield United States ambassador to Mexico returned today on the Wardine Monterey denying reports from Mexico that he might resign. Sheffield said he came back for a sixty day leave and expected to confer with Secretary Kellogg and the President soon. He avoided discussing religious matters in Mexico and said he had notified the secretary of state and the president.

New York James Rockwell Sheffied Unie Mexico Wardine Monterey Sheffield United St State Department Kellogg Contage Messeo

Youth Mechanic Dies From Garage Fire Burns

Henry Rappaport twenty four of Mt Vernon New York died in Milford hospital after a garage explosion. While cleaning a motor with a gasoline spraying machine at Selleck and Fox garage Milford the nozzle allegedly struck an electric wire causing a spark and flame. He was engulfed in fire, workmen removed burning garments, but inhalation or burns proved fatal. A Yale student who had worked his way through Milford Prep and attended Milford School his funeral was set for today at the Milford Jewish synagogue. He is survived by his parents and a sister and brother.

Milford Yale Henry Rappaport Twentyfour Mt. Vernon N. Y Rappaport Selleck and Fox Milford Hospital Milford School Milford Preparatory School Wihoen J W. H. Fiser George Street

Boy Struck by Auto Leaves Seven Year Old in Critical Case

Arpod Puro seven of 652 Bostwick avenue was on danger list at St. Vincent's hospital with a possible skull fracture after being struck by a car last night. Willan Backman of 247 Thompson street Stratford drove the vehicle. Police say the boy darted into the road while crossing Foaiellonaryvenue near Whittiers street just before 11 o'clock, hit the front mudguard and was thrown to the pavement landing on his head. An emergency ambulance conveyed him to hospital.

Branford dJowenn Weber Eat Haven Willam Bromberg East Haven Pennsylvania Thomaston Road Waterbury New Britain Steelton Fao St Vincent's Snspral Fairfield Charles Dowd Twenteense Ellsworth Street Hatt & Vincent’s Hospital Turner's Creek William Clark DeWitt Place New Rochelle NY Joseph Bietik Postoe Wairfield Bietik Dowd St Vincent's Fitgpatrek Bostwick Avenue St. Vincent's Hospital Willan Backman Thompson Street Stratford Whittiers Street

Berlin visits Alexandria Bay by auto from Quebec

Irving Bertin the songwriter and his wife Elin Mack ay arrived by car from Quebec and stayed at the Winslow cottage in St Lawrence Park near Alexandria Bay. Rain dominated their first day and Berlin fished with Mr Winslow aboard the motor boat Always named for one of his hit songs.

Alexandria Bay Irving Bertin Elin Mackay Quebec Max Winslow St Lawrence Park Berlin Winslow Ianer Mr. Berlin

Fire Alarm Follows Smoke From Jennings Factory

A citizen reported smoke at 6A from a window in the Jennings factory at Elm and Harrison streets. Firefighters found a blaze under a large kettle, with the watchman lighting a fire. the smoke triggered the alarm.

Elm Harrison Streets Jennings

Peace in Mexico Seen After Bishops and Calles Meet

In Mexico City Aug 22 the government and Roman Catholic Church moved toward an amicable settlement of the religious dispute. President Calles hosted Archbishop Leopoldo Ruiz Florez and Bishop Diaz of Tabasco, who termed the talks truly satisfactory. The church agreed registration of priests is for administrative purposes and church services will resume once legal requirements are met. The Episcopate will press constitutional changes to religious clauses via Congress.

Mexico City Mexico Cates Calles Leopoldo Ruiz ¥ Florez Michoacan Diaz Tabasco Episcopate

Anti Trust Policy Named A Joke By Untermyer

Samuel Untermyer denounced the administration as flouting anti trust laws in a sweeping statement from New York noting the Justice Department’s 13 months of enforcement. He called claims of protecting open competition and vigorous enforcement the most colossal humbug and urged stronger action against big trusts and Wall Street influence.

Yonkers, MN Y+ Ang Samuel Untermyer Dr Untermyér Paul Smiths Novy Reco de Department of Justice Bora Wall Street Watermyer Untermyer

American Baby Clinic For Turkish Infants Closed by Government

In Constantinople on August 22 the Turkish government closed the American Baby Clinic at Atamboul. The clinic, under Rear Admiral Mark L Bristol, was funded by the United States and supervised by American women. Turkish doctors and babies were treated there, but authorities said it lacked a government permit to operate and acted on orders from Angora.

Constantinople Atamboul Mark L Bristol United States

Stapleton Booster Day Honors Bridgeport Local Star

Bridgeport pays homage to Frank Buddy Stapleton, Bridgeport’s own rise from maindlot player to Eastern league pennant contender. A noon luncheon at the Stratfield kick starts Stapleton Booster Day with civic leaders and league officials, followed by a parade from the hotel down Main to Newfield park.

Frank Buddy Stapleton Bridgeport Stapleton Stratfield Newfield Park Knights of Columbia Elize Eastern League Palace Theatre F. William Tehrens George E. Crawford Chamber of Commerce Edward 3. Kelly John H. Trumpsull Arthur F. Connor George 8. Hill William Shaughnessey Dennis J. Haylon Eastern

Seven Tramps Die In Freight Wreck At Wyanet

An eastbound freight derailed at Wyanet Illinois at 1039 this morning killing seven tramps and injuring four more. A broken arch bar is blamed for the crash which tore up over 1200 feet of track and threw cargo from perishable freight ahead of the depot. The injured were rushed to Princeton hospital while the dead awaited coroner action. The engine crew escaped unharmed in the recurring wreck site incident.

Wyanet Tis Buda Hill Chicago Burlingston Quincy Heart Pot Sali Doume Princeton Rome Depo

Dempsey Holds Off Saxon During Sparring Session

In Baratoga Springs Aug 22 Jack Dempsey left for Atlantic City after a farewell session in which he fought off several sparring partners. Bill Tate endured a sharp left and liver shot before going down, while Saxon avoided serious contact. Dempsey also dealt with Kurp Garcia Brown Faxon and others as trainers tried to prevent the scene from escalating. An attempted attachment of Dempsey’s personal effects and ring failed when ownership and propriety were settled with Tom Luthe’s resort.

Baratoga Springs N.Y Jack Dempsey Atlantic City Bill Tate Tate Dempars Willam Dempsey Lover Joe Kurp Kurp Frankie Garcia Lmpsey Garela Jimmy Brown Saxon Johnny Faxon Bridgeport Dempses Rentle Dempsey Gus Wilson Jack Kearns Kearns Tom Luthe Deorpses Tempest

Valentino Valentinos Fight for Life in New York

New York AP dispatch says Rudolph Valentino, film star, remained very serious in condition after a weeklong appendicitis and gastric surgery with pleural congestion and septic poisoning. Doctors warned of danger while Sehenck and Norma Talmadge, among others, kept vigil at the hospital.

New York APY Rudolph Valentine Nys Valencilho JadolIph Valentineo Unie Hospital Bellevue Hguyey Joseph Bchenci Ant Valentine Eugene H. Pool Joseph Schenck United Ar New York City Milas Norma Talmadge Actresa Miss Talmadge Valentino BM Ari Bchenck Sclang Maine Srhenck

Hartford Courant Names New Associate Editor

The Hartford Courant will announce that Maurice Ginalr Sherman, editor of the Springfield Union, will become associate editor of the Courant on October 1. Sherman resigns the Union editorship effective September 25 and plans to move to Hartford.

Hartford Hartford Courant Maurice Ginclalr Sherman Springfield Union the Courant Charlee Hopkins Ines Taw Sherman Union Bie Tomilp Martion

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