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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1926

Page

3

Bank Robber Must Die as Governor Denies His Plea

Boston August 26 APVeles Maderlos of New Bedford twice convicted of murder lost his appeal to spare his life. Governor Alvan T Fuller denied commutation, leaving the death sentence for September 5. The case ties to the Wrentham National Bank robbery and the deaths of James F. Carpenter.

Boston Apvelesting Maderlos New Bedford Alvan T. Fuller Maderion Eleechar Trinte Ff Maderios James FE. Carpenter Wrentham National Bank

Bank officials uncover plot to dupe ex firefighter

In Springfield Massachusetts on August 26 AP reports James Stuart a 33 year old man from 1148 Central Park West New York was held on 214000 bond after pleading guilty to attempted larceny of 28000 from Whitestone New York real estate broker William J Wiesener. A fake apartment sale led to a plan involving impostors claiming to be Henry Frick and Morvom. Wiesener was asked to provide 24000 through a bank transfer to a city bank to cover supposed death costs. Stuart confessed to the fraud but refused to name his confederate. two other suspects fled.

Springfield Mass James Stuart Central Park West New York Tod Wiliam J . Wiesener Whitestone N.Y New York City Btuart Wiesener Henry Frick Pittsburgh Morvom Wiesner Hia City Stuart Kelly

Grief Triggered London Woman to Die by Poison

Peggy Scott twenty seven described a breaking moment after learning Rudolph was dead. An inquest into the death of a woman found in her flat on Jamen Street heard evidence of self poisoning.

London Rudolph Peggy Scott Actrave Jamen Street

Acids in Stomach Cause Indigestion Findings

Medical authorities state indigestion stems from excess stomach acid rather than a lack of digestive juice. The remedy suggests Bidurated Magnesia as a safe, inexpensive relief taken after meals, with many users reporting improved comfort and no sour feelings.

Connecticut Road Construction Updates and Detours Bulletin

Connecticut road conditions as of August 28 show numerous closures and detours due to highway work. Avon to Windsor Locks report one or more routes under construction with one way traffic or posted detours. Norwalk to Groton areas feature grading and concrete work with short detours. bridges at several towns including New Milford Gaylordsville and Saugus areas undergoing reconstruction. overall traffic affected with temporary one way segments and posted detours across towns such as Hartford Windsor and Norwalk Stamford.

Connecticut State Highway Department Avon-Bimabury Rinomfield Marlborough Hartford-Lew London Watertown Thomaston Haryeton Plymouth Poland Naugatuck Hethe Newtown Road New Mitford-Gaylordsville Norwalk Danbury Road Belden Hill Ridgefield Main Street Willimantic-Putram Road Windham North Windham Willimantic Wilimantic Willimanttic-Hartford Willimantic-Putnam Road Chaplin Norwich-Putnam Road Norwich-New London Franklin East Lyme Golden Spur Norwich-Groton Road Aubmatine Base Trafffic Hallvile Road Preston Thompson Mechanicrville Enastford Fastford- Kenyonville Woodstock W. Woodstock Chapin South Chaplin Saybrook Winthrop Town of Guilford Guilford Sachem's Head Greenwich - Boston Byram Bridge Roaton Post Road Roaton Post Road. Peat Swamp Fairfeld Center Boston Post Road D’our Fairfield Center Bronson Road Weeport Fairfield Blacksmith Shop Round Houses Taffic Westport - Wilton Road Bridgeport Trumbul Bridgeport - Trumbull Beardale Park West Haven-Milford Orange- Milford New Haven Shore Rubber Avenue Watebury Cheshire-Cheshire- Waterbury Middletown - Durham Middletown- Titnsam Road Widdietown Durham Middlefield Brantera Stony Creek Rocky Hill Windsor Orks Farmington Bloomfield Washbreok Hartford-piingfield Road Windsor Locks Hartford Suffield Springfield Pequonock Manchester Center Street East Hartford Wapping Bridge

Tangier Row Over Spanish Demand For Local Rule

Paris reports Spain asks Tangier be attached to its Moroccan zone, with a League of Nations mandate if refused. France plans to refuse. dispute centers on sovereignty, protectorate limits, and the Sultan's rights. Italy warns against sidelining Algeciras Treaty rights as Tangier tensions rise.

Paris Spain Tangier Morocco United States League of Nations France Inda Tangier Haa Primo de Niverna Marocco Italy Treregier Apul Casablanca

Moros and Filipinos clash as Thompson arrives in Lanao

In Lanao Moros resent Filipino presence amid talks of independence. A confrontation at the pier led to Moros and Christians displaying placards. Thompson urged calm while Filipino officials urged return to order. The Moros demand separate Moro territory from Luzon and Visayas regardless of independence.

Lamboanga August Bhim Mnnog Carmi A. Thompson Coolidge Philippines Thompson Luthor Stevns Tue Moros United States Military Reservation Luzon Manila Visayan Islands

Pension figures show over a million Britons receive old age pensions

London August 28 AP One million old age pensioners are paid in Great Britain, with women outnumbering men. On March 1, 1926, the totals were 672,148 women and 399,? men, making 1,071,098 pensioners. The year ended March 31 saw payments totaling 27,020,000 pounds.

London Great Britain

Exports Rise in July Boosted by Finished Manufactures

July trade figures show finished manufactured products comprising 46.1 percent of total US exports worth 363.369 million dollars while imports totaled 339.292 million. Comparisons with July 1925 show growth in finished manufactures and crude materials, with dairy trade noting a six month decline in imports due to reduced milk cream and butter arrivals.

Washington United States Commerce Department Germany

Plane disperses more dry clouds over Brainard field

August 21 Brainard field saw a cloud dispersion test led by Dr Franela Warren hailed as highly successful in former yp in making experiments. A naval plane broke up three dry clouds from three quarters to two miles long and attacked a large cloud bank with favorable results. Lieutenant de Jong Mille piloted the plane and carried 804 pounds of charged sand to bury against the clouds.

Wantpord Brainard Field Franela Warren Gould de Jong Mille Navy

Mill Strikers Deport Three Strike Breakers

Providence August 6 AP Union pickets at the Manville cotton mill of the Manville Jencks company stop three operatives from Pawtucket who attempted to enter the plant on a Pawtucket bound train and warned them never to return. A crowd of 450 strikers approved while deputy sheriffs did not intervene.

Providence Manville Manville- Jencks Company Pawtucket Ablu Pat Lem

Sturdy Shoes for Schoolward Kids at Howland Store

Nearly four decades of shoe quality at this store with a wide range for boys and girls. Boys school shoes in all sizes offered at reduced prices 3.45 to 4.50 with tan elk and calf options and leather soles. Girls selections include tan calf oxfords patent pumps smoked elk oxfords and high shoes in common sizes, priced around 2.85 to 4.00. Main floor rear.

Howland Shoe

Sport Sweaters For Boys In Bright Slip On Styles

Dandy colorings and designs appeal to the average boy with slip on sport sweaters in sizes 26 to 36 priced at 2.50 and 3 dollars.

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