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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1926

Page

5

Pastor condemns U.S. cowardice before president in sermon

In a church service, Dr Newell denounced cowardice and urged heroic service for the nation as leaders and visitors from Plattsburg and Washington planned a luncheon at White Fine camp. A shower interrupted the gathering, and attendees prepared for discussions with William Green and AFL delegates the next day.

Iereh Fevin Sammie Taye Flouse Pall Chet Cooldge William Green American Federation of Labor Therderations Etecuthya Dphathsburg White Fine Camp Y Plattsburg

Twelve apply for license return hearing Friday

Twelve petitions for the return of suspended operator licenses will be heard by a deputy motor vehicle commissioner Friday at 9 30 o clock at the county coat house. The names of the operators and violations follow, including operating under the influence and reckless driving, listing cities such as Bridgeport Danbury Milford and Fairfield with addresses.

County Coat House George H Rutelle Struttiel Bidgeport Wilmot W Wheeler Padiniram Danbury Charles Hoffman Greenwood Atvenue Bethel Timothy O Brien Wheeler Avenue Bridgeport Andrew Esposito Tierhert Street Charles Donahue Mulford Dante S Richard New Street Panbury Rosario Frangine Stratfied Road Yairfield John Baetour Real Stret Fridgeport Rerkless Drii Ng Wilbar E Tooty Dover Street Bruseport and Demit Ner Roski White Street Bru Lseport Conferent Alesander Thomson Milford—conference

Hartford Plane Rain Test Fails Incident Report

A late nineteenth century account describes a Hartford rain test for an experimental plane failing due to wind and sand leakage. Dr Jodya Warten oversees attempts to perfect the apparatus as officials prepare for further trials and Tuesday updates.

Hartford Hartfort Rivimirdie Dr Jodya Hay Biting Warren

Bimba Urges All Workers to Unite at Union Meeting

In Hartford speakers at the Inter territorial convention of some party or group urged concerted action. The parade included Blackwell representatives and several speakers who called for broad support of the party’s platform. Attendees planned to push for voter turnout and to mobilize workers for the upcoming elections.

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YACHTS INELIGIBLE FOR CUP RACES IN ROCHESTER

In the Richardson trophy races for the Great Lakes championship several yachts were declared ineligible under Lake Racing rules. Included among the disqualified craft were the Kitheal formerly the Dandelion and the Valeri of Watertown, with boats such as Betrote and Spro f Buttvo noted among others.

Rochesti Richardson Tomby Great Lakes Pleasete Kitheal Dandelion Valeri Watertown Vomisi Rochester Betrote Sprof

Slush Senators Must Be Barred From Congress

In a 1920s era political report, President Coolidge faces strong pressure as reformists demand barring slush fund backers from the U S Senate. Prominent figures from Pennsylvania and other states pressure party leaders to push candidates who align with his policies while avoiding executive influence. The piece notes anticipated elections and the push to maintain Republican control of the Senate amid debates over campaign funding and political integrity.

Pall Smiths Frank T Smith Niims Willam Sire Pennoslsanty United States Senate Soilige White Pine Republican Party Olidge Tis Parte Demevertt Wilsworth Wis Republican Senate Wiltomoe Dee Republican Sena Hm Vorth Stanmer Ernest woRentihy Cameron Arleeo Washinatua Midiie Hi Pelees

Unattended grave at Hartford prompts inquiry

A damaged paragraph reports an unattended grave of Gerald Chapman at Mount Saint Benedict cemetery Hartford. Commuter authorities later learned flowers were placed and intended to honor a travel troupe. Inquiries noted the grave may involve remains linked to a former arson and bandit context.

Hartford Ald Chapman Bene Ban TV Mataastet Apt Memoril Bay Bre Hcath

Students steal bath, arrested as burglars

Four youths were taken into custody after a break in at the Starbuck residence. Police say the group admitted breaking in yesterday afternoon, during which a light was seen in the bathroom. The incident followed a disturbance at a local setting, with officers responding to reports of suspicious activity.

American Reservations on World Court Take-Up At Geneva

Geneva reports say eighteen countries accepted the council invitation to Geneva for September 1 to discuss American reservations to the permanent court of international justice. The United States has not pledged adherence and favors separate notes instead of a collective approach, while Britain supports quick action to resolve the issue. The conference is not a League affair and will include representatives acting in their state capacities.

Geneva Switzerland Council of the League of Nations Permanent Court of International Justice Becaus United States Washington Council Chamberlain Kelloge Léag Austen Wampth Entel International Court Pais Levene Council

Doris Bunting Becomes Mrs Beers in Stratford Wedding

Doris Bunting wed Douglas Stone Beers son of EW Beers of Main Street Stratford. Ceremony at home of parents officiated by Rev Robert G Wotner with Yale classmate Theodore Theimer as best man. Bride wore white georgette gown, veil, shower bouquet. mother wore georgette. Reception followed. couple to honeymoon by train. Beers is English professor at Mifflinbury College and head of English department. groom Yale alumnus with master’s and PhD from Yale.

Mio Mis Sepney Douglas Stone Beers EW. Beers Stratford D oMlock Hides Parente Robert G Wotener Miss Bunting Chantilly Loyer Christine Bunting Theodore Theimer Philadelphia Sinam Yale Clark Blakeman Stowe Stritford Stratford Igh Pridgeport Hospital Training School Beers Mifldtbury College Fngligsn

80 000 to husband by Shannon will

New York August 22 Special The will of Mrs Geerinde Liesbeth Simon Jong, a Dutch resident listed in New York probate, leaves $80 000 to her husband John Potter Shannon and to two children as remainder beneficiaries. A trust fund of $60,000 is set for Mr Shannon with income not subject to creditor collection. The son and daughter receive half the residue, more than $20,000. they are named executors.

New York John Potter Shannon Nole Scaterdry Geerinde Liesbeth Sen

Coast Artillery Sails for Camp Training at Wright Island

The 242nd Coast Artillery and about 200 soldiers of the 142nd Coast Artillery Cong depart from Bridgeport harbor for Camp Wright Mishers Island for a two week training. Major Te Dwares will command with Major Bennett in camp leadership. The ship left at 10:25 AM after a 9:30 AM assembly at the state armory.

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Shower Honors Miss Julia Deer Before Wedding

Miss Julia Deer daughter of Wr and Mrs Joseph Deer 408 Bogtwich avenue was honored at a shower hosted at her home. Guests included many friends and relatives such as Irene Oregy Grace Maro Mitelak Anna Sea Mary Bakkelen and Elizabeth Beck. The event featured blue and yellow decor a buffer luncheon and several games highlighting the upcoming marriage to Stephen Kostyn son of Who Stephen Kostyn.

Julia Deer Joseph Deer Bogtwich Avenue Stephen Kostyn Wardin Avenue Darling Irene Oregy Grace Maro Mitelak Anna Sea Mary Bakkelen Margita Hilen Olajos Betty Olijos Peery Tasont Margaret Qgining Margaret Nikodem Ficken ‘Loll Margaet Korsiny Grace Olan Wary Lustor Quidie Kis Jfelen Korsung Lorvaret Kocsing Dene Bikolt Wirwaret Ind Elizabeth Beck Margaret Majnir Betty Liptak Elzabeth Mesvirus Rog Makoy Mis Josaph Dee Mise Julia'Dye Stephen Kusty Yu

Earphone Bomb Scare Traced to Hotel Room

Baltimore clothing merchant Louis H Jacob arrived at the William Penn hotel New York on a business trip and left an earphone device in his room. Staff feared a bomb after ticking sounds and a soaked bag were found. police evacuated the room, examined the device in water, and recovered two shirts, two cravats, one pajama suit, a bar of soap, and the earphone.

New York Louis H Jacob Jacob Baltimore William Penn Hotel Seventh Avenue Tred Gruber Harry Potter

Six Broken Dories Tell Of Shipwreck

Six more dories washed ashore on Sabre Island as radio advice traced the wreck to the Swift Harvey agent in Nova Scotia. Local officials sought to identify the boats tied to Gloucester, while recent gales from August 7 left the Sylvia Mosher and Sidie Knickle missing with 47 men aboard.

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Car Stolen From City Streets Reported to Bureau

David Daniels reported to the Detective Bureau that a car, registration Conn EH-1749, was stolen from 122 Miles Street between 9 p.m. Saturday and 1:80 a.m. yesterday. The vehicle was parked on Pearl Street at the time of the theft.

David Daniels Miles Street Detective Bureau Wis Parker Pearl Street

Terry Lecture 10 set for October at Leidgepost

The Terry Lecture 10 will be given by Prof Robert H Milliksen of the Platform Institute of Technology in Leidgepost on October 17 18 and 19. The lectureship, established in 1923 for religion in the light of science and philosophy, will be presented at Late University and broadcast to Bridgeport through Mr Terry a will.

Terry Leidgepost Robert H Milliksen Plaliform Institue of Technology Mhiken University of Cuica- 50 Dwight If Terry Bridgeport Terry A

Sub sailor drowns while swimming near New London

New Jersey submarine sailor J. McShane of Trenton drowned yesterday afternoon while swimming with two companions at the U S submarine base near New London. McShane vanished during the swim and his body was recovered about 45 minutes later.

New London J . Melchine Trenton N. J United States McShane

East Hampton Hosts Old Fashioned Spelling Bee Revival

In Connecticut the town of East Hampton, population about 2300, staged a community spelling bee at the opera house. Local officials and townspeople competed as laughter and tough words filled the hall, reviving a long forgotten pastime and drawing praise from residents.

Connecticut East Hampton Macona East New England West Hampton Peccadillo

Nicaragua Calm After Outbreak Ends

The Nicaraguan legation said uprisings were crushed and the government gained prestige. Rebels were discredited by murders, pillaging, and burning of properties as lines and routes to Leon, Chinandega, and Corinto were restored.

Washington Legation Nicaragua Legationouncement Leon, Ching An Corinto

Engine of Civil War echoed in modern moguls display

In Atlanta an exhibit traces the Civil War chase for the Andrews raid engine, comparing a Texas locomotive used in the pursuit to a contemporary Southern Railway color scheme. The relic survived through decades, while the narrative recalls James Andrews and his volunteers and the 1862 raid's fate.

Atlanta Waco American Railways Southern Railway Southern Grant Park Chase James Andt Andrews O Mo Mitchell Buell Sietbyville Tenn Geo Texas Chicama T v Nods

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