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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1926
Page
2
Charles W Eliot, longtime Harvard president and influential educator, died at age 92. A Cambridge resident, he reshaped higher education with lectures, open curricula, and reforms. His career spanned global debates on immigration, prohibition, and national character, earning him recognition and controversy alike.
A wave of gypsy arrests spanned four towns as state troopers and police seized vehicles and attempted thefts. Frank Vanes, 40, and Mike Frenk, 24, were held. a four day old baby was seen among onlookers at Fairfield. Detentions occurred in Norvalk Westport Fairfield and nearby scenes drew crowds.
Daily Record of Ambulance Calls lists multiple cases with times, names, and addresses. Epileptic seizure for James McNamara taken to St Vincent's. laceration of face for Steve Kun taken to St Vincent's. poisoning for George Cadde and acute appendicitis for Alexander Gunn split among city routes. scalp fracture for Arpad Biro. auto accident and fractured skull cases to St Vincent's hospital.
Two year old Ann Acampora of St John Street, New Haven, died at Grace Hospital from burns suffered when she touched matches after being left alone briefly. The accident occurred yesterday morning at her home.
The episcopate issues a statement denying hostility to authorities and signaling willingness to use legal measures to amend parts of church precepts. President Calles confirms administrative nature of priest registration, paving the way for resumed services and spiritual liberty. Business groups warn of ruin, urging compromise to avert further boycott and credit losses.
Lois Markus aged 37 at 324 F Alancock Avenue attacked his wife Mary causing two discolored eyes and a broken nose. She was treated at Emergency hospital and reported to police. Markus was jailed at the Third Precinct on a $50 assault bond. A second man, William Slark, 36 of 998 Wordsn avenir, also faced a $50 bond after assaulting Miss H Vanecski at a rear address. she suffered injuries described as discolored and extensive.
Paris reports authorities testing price controls by limiting poultry sales at the central market to reduce hoarding. Women crowded the poultry section amid shortages while some buyers shifted to seafood. Officials say the step aims to curb price rises and influence retail costs citywide.
A long obituary list from Bridgeport covers deaths and funeral plans for Mary Donovan Fenton Augusta Fanton Adam Pollack Victor Andersen Edward O Leary Albert Downe Michael Keane Catherine Gilligan Burns Mary Lynch Clarence Nolan Mickey Nolan Malind F Smith Ellen Jowett and others. It details services at St Michael s church St Patrick s church St Augustine s church and Sacred Heart church with Mass burial at local cemeteries and mentions survivors and affiliations with local organizations.
More than 100 members of the Pequot Yacht Club and guests attended the weekly tea at the club on Saturday afternoon. The event ran from 4 to 11 o'clock and was described as one of the most delightful of the summer. Hostesses included Mrs Udo Mo?ie mann, Mrs Gardner W Millett, Mrs Hoyt Perry, Mrs Andrew T. Riker, Mrs Robert T. Vanderbilt, Mrs John R SeWitt, and Mrs Charles J Munson.
Alexander Mutfa of 412 West Main Street suffered a fatal skull fracture when he tumbled down stairs at his home in New Britain last night. He died after being brought to New Britain General Hospital.
West Poland Maine United States Senator Bert Fernald, ill with intestinal poisoning and heart trouble at home, lapsed into a coma early morning. Doctors said the end may be near as his heart gradually failed.
Andrew W. Mellon, U S Secretary of the Treasury, is seen strolling in the countryside near Brittany and rowing on Lake Geneva. He shows no rush to depart and appears unaware of scheduled European meetings with bankers and other officials. He plans to stay at least ten days, with possible stops in Varig and other towns as he tours the region.
General Condylis announces Navy Admiral Coundourlotis as lawful president and vows eight month path to free elections. Pangalos regime toppled as ministers arrested and proclaimation calls for national confidence government and reestablishment of liberties.
A man identifying as Uarry Valmer, 48 Tyes Court, was arrested last night on a breach of the peace charge after an alleged disturbance aboard a trolley car near the North Matuare taxi stand and at the Pours Precinct station. He was detained by officers.
Washington Aug 22 AP A banner year in the disposal of antitrust cases was claimed by the department of justice in a review of prosecutions for the just closed fiscal year. The policy of acting against proposed combinations before they form was praised, noting successful fights against Ward Food Products and National Food Products mergers. The procedure saves time and money by avoiding lengthy proofs and dissolution proceedings.
The president planned to confer with Owen D Young of General Electric on strengthening anti trust laws. He praised GE as a major defender against anti trust action and noted administrations reviewed offenders to limit penalties. The New Haven line case, Morgan controlled, saw a 1914 decree weakened in 1925 with attorney general consent.
A string of fatal and serious auto accidents reported from Branford, Danielson Putnam area, New Britain, and Thomaston. In Branford a driver failed to negotiate a sharp curve, killing Joseph Weber and injuring William Bromer with Edward Wrekin unhurt. In Danielson Putnam, Thomas Hughes and cousin Lawrence Hughes were injured after a collision with a parked car. Thomas suffered a fractured skull. In New Britain Patrick Mazza died after his car struck a tree and rolled, while Charles Kinect and Frank Kasprow were injured. In Thomaston Mrs Frank Schinger, 85, was killed when struck by a vehicle on Marine Street. medical examiner listed the cause as instantaneous death.
A dense collection of funeral notices from Stratford and nearby towns announces numerous deaths and services in August 1926. Entries mention victims and survivors, covenants with churches, burial sites, viewing times, and interments at local cemeteries, with scattered addresses and funeral home details. Names include Anderson, Bravisley, Burns, Cadwell, Farrell, Green, Jowett, Keane, Lynch, McPherson, Nolan, OLeary, Smith, Solan, and others, with service dates and venues across Fairfield County.
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