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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1926

Page

5

Prepare for War With Chemicals Says Expert

Dr James Norris of the American Chemical Society told the Institute of Poli cies that chemical warfare will be essential in future conflicts. He urged studying and storing chemical warfare elements, predicted mustard gas would be used first, and called for Army sponsorship of development while condemning humanitarian opposition. He warned nations will employ any means to survive, and urged preparation ahead of the Geneva gas protocol vote.

Williamstown Afaga James Norris American Chemical Society Institute of Policies TNT America

Army Speed Ace Quits Air Force

Washington August 24 an other flying ace has deserted the nation s air service to win world Israel s Lieutenant Alfred J Williams of the navy will try to regain the record for three kilometres taken from him by the French aviator Bonet who flew 278 miles an hour Having been granted an indefinite leave of absence Lieutenant Williams will make his first attempt with financial checking of New York aero enthusi as s Lieutenant Alan P Snody another naval airman also is on leave to navigate Captain Fonck s plane on its New York to Paris hop Withdrawal of the army and navy from speed competitions is expected to cause other service airmen to make independent trials for records.

Alfred J Williame Navy Bonet Williama New York Aero Enthusias Alan P Snody Foncksy New York-to-Paria Army

Customs Force Gets Ram Loads at Hoboken Harbor

August 24 reports the newly formed customs harbor patrol under General Lincoln C Andrews seizing its first ram, taiduan tao Bhipa, and two gun dalles while preventing smuggling of liquor, drugs, and aliens into New York port. A crowd confronted patrolmen outside the pier, firing at them. no injuries reported. A large limousine with dark shades followed the patrol, and guards were ordered to shoot if threatened.

Hoboken Lincoln C Andrews Newstork Kiyery Haws Shades Go Rerudt

Pickets Intimidating English Coal Miners Near Mansfield

Special police have been drafted to collieries around Mansfield Nottinghamshire as allegations of intimidation grow against strike pickets. Armed with cudgels, they threaten miners seeking to return to work. Despite tense scenes, broad violence remains limited and a few pits report workers resuming duty within ten miles of Mansfield.

Mansfield Eng Aux Compininta Rav Nottinghamshire Coafield Manafleti Mich Lees Han

Uncle Joe Cannon Not Sick, Doctor Says

Danville August 24 Doctor Wilkinson reports former House Speaker Joe Cannon is not seriously ill though aging infirmities limit his attendance at public events. There is no immediate danger and no significant change in his condition.

Uncle Joe Danville Doe’ Cannon House of Representatives Nis Pi Charley & Wilkinson Annon T Wilkinson

Death of second Mrs Howard won’t halt suit in Milwaukee

Haverhill Massachusetts August 21 AP the death of Mrs Eleanore Phillip Howard second wife of John F Howard will not affect ongoing court actions by Mrs Margaret Trewird of Haverhill for separate support and $125000 damage in Milwaukee. Howard’s sons claim the estate tops a million and seek proper settlement amid alienation and bigamy allegations tied to earlier divorces. The saga began in Mexico where Howard remarried after divorcing Mrs Philip, with legal actions spanning Massachusetts Wisconsin and Mexico.

Haverhill Mass Eleanore Phillip Howard John F. Howard Margaret Trewird Fiat Howard Mexico Philip Ilegal Pilip Phillip Albert Howard John Howard Los Angeles Howards Howand Cuernavaca United States Frank B Phillip Milwaukee Mexico City Margaret Howard Massachusetts Venier Muilwaukee Philip Elad Ahe South America

Arrested for Rowboat Operation in Intoxication Case

Worcester Mass tug 24 AP David Denuette thirty seven, of Shrewebury, is the first man arrested in the city on a charge of operating a rowboat while under the influence. He was boating with two women on Like Quinsiga mond last night. He allegedly stood in and rocked the boat in deep water. In district court today the case was continued until to ino row.

Worchester Mass David Denuette Thiry Ilque

New Britain Flyer to Study in Texas at Brooks Field

Charles L Wright of New Britain will report to Brooks Field Texas on September 11 for a six month course in primary firing under orders from the adjutant general. Wright is a first lieutenant in the Forty third Division Connecticut National Guard as the training begins in September and ends by March 15 1927.

Teartford Ang Charles L Wright New Britain Brooks Field Texas Adjutant Generals Office Wright Fecono National Guard Trig Courre

Dirigible tests aim for future air power and faster travel

At the air station Los Angeles, Captain F. Jackson and Lt. Commander C. Rosendahl lead experiments on rigid airships to advance radio and weather forecasting, navigation, and safety. They discuss larger ships, commercial potential, and speed advantages over trains, with Europe reachable in three days by air.

Ocean Air Lines F. Jackson C KE Rosendahl Los Angeles Shenandoah Rosendahl Associated Press Ja Vielon Alrah Rosen‘dahl Europe

Youth crime debate sparks education reform talk in Maine

Dr Augustus O Thomas, Maine education commissioner, at a conference on international relations from a Christian view, argues youth crime not worsening and education as a constructive force. He notes only a small percentage attend high school and says compulsory military training is unnecessary in high schools.

Chaltaqua NY Augustus O Thomas Maine Dr Thomas

Milford Resident Dies After Short Illness at eight

Darius S Whitcomb age eighty? died yesterday at his Milford home after a short illness. Born in Sharon he long resided in Milford since sixteen, ran a carriage painting shop, belonged as deacon to First Congregational Church. Survived by two sons Sithar and Albert. Funeral at his home and Church of Christ Congregational with Rev Charles Fo Atkins officiating. Milford Cemetery interment.

Darius S Whitcomb Herr Milford Sharon Whitcomb First Congregational Church of Sithar Milf Albert Weetfield Church of Christ Congregational Thurs Charles Fo Atkins Milford Cemetery

Drunken Woman Resists Two Policemen in New Britain

A drunken New Britain woman, Craula Kaa phoitis, refused entry to police in her home on Wallflower Street last night and doused an officer with a burning liquid. She was arrested for breach of peace and drunkenness after an attempted forcible entry and a window escape. Her 17 year old daughter struggled with officers as the scene unfolded and Kasparakis was revived by attendants. An earlier court fine of five dollars preceded the disturbance.

New Britaen Craula Kaaphoitis Feenes and Temple Weeney Nemhhars Mis 'Karamaitia

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