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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1926

Page

2

Valentino Death Draws Nation Into Mourning

Valentino died after eight days of illness in New York City. The actor inspired intense public affection and letters and telegrams poured in from admirers nationwide. His manager Mr Ullmann kept vigil, delaying his own return to avoid overstrain on the star’s bedside.

Hicays Chisago Valentino Tefink Oly New York Pete Thonaam Valentine Ehly Mr. Ullmann Alopf Tin Ean Mr. Ullman Iain

Controversy Over Primary Endorsements Faces Cornish Coughlin Link

In Sath District Cink Meets delegates convened to nominate delegates for the upcoming primary. William F B Wogan, former alderman, was endorsed by the Sixth district Democratic club for state senator, with a nomination committee appointed to assemble possible delegates. Cornell, though a resident of the Sixth district, was not present and offered no comment on endorsements, while disputes over party leadership and external influences persist.

Democratic Party District Democratic Club North Avenue Meran Thomas Clane Cornell Hogan Mary E. Lynch Gelegater John Thornton Walter Kilpatrick Canfiell Sanford D. Teynton Ecaucuc William §. Currey Marie A. Abriola William Cavanaugh Elzabeth Sanford Frank E. Squires Thongs J. Keating Abraham Goldman Rose Stevens Russell Hox William J. Ard Thomas McCormick Comdex

Girl grabbed by man on street near Washington Terrace

Mary Brown aged nineteen reported to the Detective Bureau that a man accosted her at Washington Terrace and Park Avenue around 10 PM. She told her mother who alerted her father, and detectives are investigating. the man is described as an ordinary flirt not the "Phantom Stale." The description lists five feet, medium build, light gray suit, no hat.

Robert Brown Washington Terrace Detective Bureau Mary Brown Park Avenue Win Giraflant

Death of film star Valentino detailed by doctor

Dr Henry Meeker of Polyclinic hospital described Valentino's death from septic endocarditis and stomach perforations after a recent operation. He noted chronic upset and excessive soda use, with late stage coma and painless death as crowds gathered outside the hospital and the city mourned the actor.

New York Henry Meeker Polyclinic Hospital Rudolph Valentino Valentino

New Greek head receives favor and political shift

Pangaios supporters celebrate new freedom as deposed president's escape attempts aboard the Pergamos and hideout in Gentroyer’s wireless turret are ridiculed. Government credit rests on Balkan treaties with Jugoslavia, with General Condlis set to continue Pongaios aligned policy. Two of the president’s aides were arrested aboard the Pergamos after the Pergamos was overtaken by the battleship Leon and threatened with destruction.

Aldea Pergamos Leon

Trans AtlanticPlane Starts Testing Flight From New York

The 8-35 giant plane with Captain Rene Fonck and Lieutenant A J Snow aboard completed a short test flight from Roosevelt Field to Long Island and back. Eight passengers traveled, including Sikorsky. The craft demonstrated operation on one meter and alternated three Jupiter meters. Fonck plans to attempt the trans Atlantic crossing around September 15 after further trials.

Weastraury Novy Rene Fonck Atlantic New York Roosevelt Field Fonek A. J. Snowy Cantrera Aimong Ger Sikorsky Bulldes Anuendt Forekt

Valentino Body Moved Under Guard in New York

The body of Rudolph Valentino was moved from Pulgelinte Hospital to a Broadway funeral church under police guard as crowds blocked traffic. The funeral home, famed for its gold room, prepared the body using a special preservation process. Death cause listed as ruptured gastric ulcer with septic complications. Valentino had reported stomach trouble six weeks earlier.

New York Rudolph Valentino Pulgelinte Hospital West 519Th Street Broadway Oscar Hamoverstein Anna Meld Enrico Caruso Ireuma Jide Hospital Ue Board of Health Rodolfo Guglisimi Ater Valentino Dortota Df Moore Harold D. Meeker Meeker

American Girls Fail In Channel Swim Attempt

Miss Barrett sailed from Dover aiming for France in a difficult English channel crossing. Swallowed by tides and drift, she drifted off course two miles southeast of Boyer still pushing with vigor at two miles southeast of Boyer. Trainer Walter Brickett and nurse Grace Leinster pursued by boat, but their craft filled with water and they returned to shore. Barrett pressed on, signaling with waves as she continued the American crawl.

Miss Barratt Gertrude Ederle Channel Dover Misa Barrett France Kingland Rae Sen Lochell Miss Barret Boyer Watter Brickett Miss Barrett Grace Leinster New York Miss Leinster

Death of Rudolph Valentino Shocks Film World

Los Angeles and New York report Valentino’s death sparks widespread mourning. Producers, actors, and fans call him a true gentleman and great artist. tributes pour in from Cecil B. DeMille, Samuel Goldwyn, Gloria Swanson, and many others as Hollywood grieves the loss of a screen legend.

Cecill. DeMille Dead Star D. PF. Schulberg Paramount Valentino Rudolph Valentino Ab. I Jeanie MacPherson Scenari Valenling Colleen Colleen Moore Rudolph Valentine Milton Sts Vilna Banky Follywood George Fitzman Valentine Rudy Samuel Goldwyn

Valentino Death Triggers Global Mourning After Star’s Death

M Schenck and Hiram Abrams of United Artists issued a statement on Rudolph Valentino’s death calling it a great loss to them personally and to the motion picture industry. In London, Marcus Adams hailed Valentino as an artist to his fingertips while Jim Jefferies called it bad news. In Italy thousands mourned, viewing Valentino as a beloved Italian actor despite his American ties.

M. Schenck Hiram Abrams United Artists Corporation Rudolph Valentino Wagland Mourns Chicago Engeland Marcus Adams London Photographers' Association of Great Britain American Photographers’ Association Valentino Jim Jefferies Los Angeles

Aluminum power struggle ties to 1924 monopoly claim

Haskell sues Duke and Davis alleging a 1924 scheme to thwart Haskell’s aluminum venture. Duke and Haglieh owned a plant on the Saguenay River Quebec with 600000 horsepower and arranged to supply power to Haskell while Duke’s backers would aid finance. Defense claims the Aluminum Company of America monopoly influenced actions.

Duck Hagsieh Duke Saguena River Quebec Haskell Duce Dretendant Davis T Aluminum Campant of America

24 More Tax Delinquents Named by Tax Collector Challenger

Tax Collector Howard Challenger announced that the prosecutor will forward 24 names to city court for arrest due to one year or more of unpaid personal taxes. The list splits 12 men and 12 women. He urged payment of the second half of 1925 property taxes to avoid September rush.

Howard Farranta Challenger

Bandits rob man on Grand Street and flee with money

Three gunmen robbed musician Qeem Knablin at 19 49 on Grand Street near Hurd Avenue. They searched his pockets and grabbed two cases with instruments, dropped them during a short distance run, and fled. Knablin, 35, reported the crime. detectives found no trace. He said the youths seemed under seventeen.

Qeem Knablin North Avenue Grand Street Hurd Avenue E Knablin Knablin

Woman Hurt Jumping From Bus In Danbury Traffic

Mrs. Mary Woliers, 40, of Boston, fell from a Connecticut Company bus on North Avenue near Howard Avenue while trying to alight to catch a Danbury bus. She suffered possible skull fracture and facial, forehead, and arm injuries, was taken to St. Vincent's Hospital by Emergency hospital ambulance. The incident occurred as she attempted to jump off after signaling the bus to stop.

Mary Woliers Boston St. Vincent's Hospital Votler Frank Faknes Thirty One Whittier Street North Avenue Howard Avenue Danbury Operaton

Will Hays Sends Words Of Regret Over Valentino Death

New York August 23 CAP The death of Rudolph Valentino the cinema idol drew tributes from top to bottom. Will Hays head of the motion picture industry telephoned a regretful statement from Indianapolis praising Valentino’s distinguished career and noting his great loss. Colleagues on stage and screen remembered Valentino as ambitious talented and popular.

New York Rudolph Valentino Awa H. Hays Movien Indianapolis Valentino Ambion Wiliam Morris Valentine Broadway Harry Draftt the Lambs David Belasco Mr. Valentino Thomas Meighan

Public will see Valentino films worldwide continue

New York August 3 AP Rudolph Valentino is dead yet audiences may still view his likeness on screen. Hiram Abrams president of United Artists announced The Son of the Sheik will remain in circulation globally. The Eagle will also continue to be shown under the US banner.

New York Rudolph Valentino Hiram Abrams United Artists Corporation Jtateat Abrams Sheik United States

DEMPSEY AND WIFE SHOCKED BY DEATH

Philadelphia reports Jack Dempsey and Latelle Taylor stunned by Rudolph Valentino’s death. Dempsey praised Valentino as a talented actor and said he would have joined him on the coast to begin work on a new film.

Dempsey Wife Philadelphia Jack Dempsey Latelle Taylor Rudolph Valentino Valyn Valentino

Four Hurt Near Westport After Road Crash

Four people were injured when a carriage on the Post Road in Westport collided with another car, skidded ten feet, and became pinned under the vehicle. Steve and William Goth of Norwalk and Mr and Mrs J King of Milford were taken to Norwalk Hospital with injuries. The driver, John Dorras of Westport, was jailed for court under $400 bond.

Norwalk Hospital Westport Delvers Quigley Steve Wiliam Goth Honnter Street This City Mrs. J. King Maple Street Milford King Jnrutfeying UIO Hin Otate John Dorras Han-7 Cook Avenue Honda

Man Secretes Money Gone After Sleep In Car House

Joseph McGuire of 408 Broad Street reported the theft of 120 from a flower pot at Seven Gables Sea House near Pleasure Beach. He had placed the money there for safekeeping and woke to find the pot moved and the funds missing.

Joseph McGuire Broad Street la Rilchen Seven Gables Sea Nouse Pleasure Beach McGuire

Valentino Anticipated Early Death Prefers Youth

Los Angeles, Aug 27 AP Rudolph Valentino, who died today in New York, had a premonition of an early death and welcomed it over living to a decrepit old age. Producer John W. Considine quoted Valentino saying he would die young and not be sorry. Considine said Valentino was a man of courage and spirit and will be greatly missed.

Los Angeles Filma Pola Negri Valentino Los Angules Calif Rudolph Valentino New York John W. Considine Considine Rudolph Mises

Women Drop Plan For Own Ticket In Local Caucuses

A district Republican caucus narrative details women opposing a joint ticket favoring Mrs Connor and a separate women ticket led by Margetta Chambers. Delegates named across districts include Clara Chambers, James Bannerman, and Elizabeth Mak, with varied support for Reorganization and opposition factions.

Edsyard Dunphy Frenic K. Wider Mra. Chambers James Bannerman Robert T. Cherry Kilpatrick Harold van Stone Northey VanStone Frederic A. Bartlett James J. Coleman Mary A. Brennan William T. Cole James J. Stone Bartlett Harry H. Doty Coleman Anorthey Connor Republican Town Committee R. Irwin Smith George Verrelle Elizabeth Mak J. Mak, Jr James T. Reynolds Anthony Gallagher William Chew John J. Lyons anti-Chew Fred D. Tver Wrisen Mary A. Fitzpatrick Department of Public Purchases Abe S. Geduldig Ticke Wiliam Evans Mary, Lemond Rank Veronese Evans Tracie Wendell Thomas J. Connor Alfred J. Knapp James Shannon and Henry & Osborne

Dissenting Vote Splits Zoning Board Over Garages

The Appeal Board overruled a dissent by John Mc Dermott on two garage appeals in Pennsylvania Avenue and North Avenue. Mc Dermott opposed granting permits, while others supported adding space for ten cars. The board granted most petitions, except Lewis A. Snow’s chicken coop, which will be reviewed with health officials.

Board of Appeals On John McDermott McDermott Natale Richilt Pennsylvania Avenue Georges ‘A. Brierly North Avenue Bia Pte~ Intges

Phillips Milk of Magnesia Featured For Digestive Relief

For fifty years physicians have prescribed Phillips Milk of Magnesia because it neutralizes triple the acid in the stomach compared with bicarbonate of soda, leaving the stomach sweet and free from gases. It acts gently and effectively to ease discomfort.

Phillips

Phillips 25¢ Bottle Ad Promotes Registered Trademark

An old ad promotes a 25 cent bottle of Milk of Magnesia with insistence on the Phillips trademark. It notes the U S Registered Trade Mark of The Charles H. Phillips Chemical Company and its predecessor since 18th century. The copy mentions twenty five and fifty cent bottles available at any drug store.

Phillips U. S Charles H. Phillips Chemical Company Charies H. Phillips

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George MM. Coughlin Lars. Ware Permanini Nestle Mae Wacopean Nemeina Eaper Aghiv Ais Inet Jack Tite Dehla Tan Valentina Hyer Trans Atlantic Budolph Valenteno Star Hollywood Reginald Denny Laura la Planie Norman Kerry Tichardo Cortez Screenland Rod la Receque Leatrise Rudslph Gloria Ributsa Gloria Swanson Edward Bowes Metro-Goldwyn Corporation Flo Pullic Louis B. Maret Metro-Goldwyn Studios Italy Rover America Mar Rodolfo Subs Aluminum CO Will Hays Brom A. J. Nelaney James MT. Kiernan Oroided Mildred Neary Paul D'Filla Misa Bridget A. Lester Vic Towner Bilalfi Brierly Thelretand Carl F. Siemon Board of Appeals Lewis A Snow Siemon Bnew Joseph Halko Orchard Street Joseph Freidrich Columbia Street W. F. D. Kilpatricn M. E. Ruess Wood Avenue Birdasre Place Phillips Milk of Magnesia
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