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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1926

Page

3

Danbury Democrats Fail to Prepare for Primary

Danbury Democrats fail to organize for the designated state primary on September 15 and 16. The local party is described as disorganized without a chairman, with factional quarrels blamed for the split. Endorsement for probate judge likely goes to C. Edmund Mason, as in 2 years ago. Efforts to reorganize and elect a new town committee are planned, with Olmstead seen as a strong candidate for chairman.

Rambury Auro Altough New Haven Danbury Hell Sane Nemacrata C. Edmund Mason vWnce GC Olmstead Oimentead Aga Thomas A. Keating J. Moss Ives Republic

Woman Battles Over Will In California Suit

In Redondo City California Mrs John P Gavin of Los Angeles filed a petition in superior court seeking a daughter’s share of an estate totaling about 18 million dollars. She claims Constance Flood, daughter of Marie Flood from a first marriage, is the rightful heir. Gavin asserts she found a jewelry inscription and records indicating Constance May Flood, and alleges Constance was placed in an Alhambra convent as a child, implying a misattribution of lineage.

Redpwood City Calif Abe Yeaterda John TP. Gavin Los Angeles Givin Flood James Comstock Gavin Alhambra Constance Aire

Suspect Cleared of Murder Count in Westfield Case

AP reports police cleared a suspect in a Westfield murder inquiry tying a man named Pittsburaa to Frang R Yast Maren’s death. The case remains open as authorities pursue leads and verify connections to the Temes region.

Westfield. Maan Har Darby Blangy Dork Pittsburaa Frang Yast Maren Held Whittaker Rprigefiell Mvp Ate Phelps Focnd Dewdt

Man Fractures Leg in Three Story Porch Fall

Peter Wickeoss, 43, of Haltett reel, was sitting on a porch three stories above the ground when he toppled into the yard, fracturing the right foot. An ambulance ferried him to Bridge Post Hospital at 2:22.

Peter Wickeoss Oelock Sune Thorning

Junior title at stake in Sound yacht races

Stamford Yacht Club and Cedarhurst Yacht Club crews race for the Long Island Sound junior sailing title. Eliminations from August week led to a decisive Marblehead round. Cedarhurst was eliminated early while Stamford reached the semi finals. The final race is likely off Greenwich.

Spamford Long Island Sound Staatford Yacht Chub Cedathurst Ya Cluy Jenning Marblehead Maza Cedarhurst Stamford Greenwich

Danbury Woman Sues N Y Trooper for Assault Damages

Mrs Taubed Travers of Danbury Conn files suit in the Supreme Court at Carmel New York seeking 6090 dollars from Corporal Arthur Bayes of the New York state police alleging assault false arrest and detention. She says she was arrested July 24 in the town of Scurryon NY and jailed in Putnam County then released on $59 bail and later again on $55 cash. She claims Bayes struck her and confiscated a pocketbook she believed had fallen from her car and that Sheriff Henry Stevens allowed her jail stay as the second suit was filed.

New York Anguet - Special Taubed Travers Tventy Danbury Conn Ha Supreme Court Carmel N.Y Arther Baye New York State Polices Maint Scurhean Royce Putnam County Rainside Resi Rover Cive Corporal Bayes Jogos Henry Stevens Turnant

Stevenson Society Honors Famous Author at Annual Meeting

The Stevenson Society of America revived peniries of the days when Robert Louis Stevenson resided here as it held its annual meeting in the Little White Cottage once occupied by the famed author. The gathering drew lovers of Stevenson’s works from across the country and was noted as one of the most notable in years.

Peniries Robert Iduls Stevenson Stevenson Society of Americanc Stevenson

Cornell Primary Victory Certain

Democrats will hold primary and city convention on Tuesday and Thursday this week. Attorney John A. Cornell, party leader, assured of control by reason that if he wins only two districts in the Second and Sixth districts, he will have the town chairman to break a tie.

John A. Cornell

Suspected Murderer Surrendered to Massachusetts Authorities

A man described as a suspected murderer, Gedzium known as Jer the Pole, was turned over to Massachusetts authorities after a hearing in New York. He is accused in the killing of bank messenger Beaward Ross in Torebhery dial seat. Gedzium was arrested there Tuesday and will be transferred following Magistr Simpson's order.

New York Capy Jeremiagh Gedzium Jer the Pole Telay Rte Typ Rathe Beaward Ross Gedalmiy Magistr Simpson Massachusetts Authfiles

Seaplanes to Race in New Haven Harbor Event

In New Haven Harbor a seaplane meet is planned with a triangular course out in the harbor. John H. Tweed, head of the Reserve Flying Association, announced the event featuring a longest-distance prize of 160 dollars and an accompanying speed-boat heat race.

Hay Haven John H. Tweed Reserve Flying Adynehition New Haven

Ruth Wins Pequot Regatta Glass Race In Southport

Ruth wins the class race at the Pequot Yacht Club regatta in Southport with a lead of 34 seconds over Muriel. Mala YT wins the Star class. Paraquat takes the Pequot Ones design with five minutes to spare. Weather favorable with southwest wind. results recorded by L Cradfort.

Southport Ang T. Hedford Ruth Pequot Yacht Club Henry A. Jennings Muriel Bedford Helen Lucie Red Craw Cornelius Frederick Perry

OConnor Seeks Annulment of 1926 Marriage

John Paul O’Connor seeks an annulment in Superior Court claiming his 1926 marriage to Margate Cummings Lebianco O’Connor was invalid because his wife was then married to another man and Joseph Lubianen is still alive. He also requests custody of their child. In Greenwich, October 1924 marriage involved Ant R. Carsmesh seeking divorce on grounds of cruelty with custody and name change requests.

John Paul O'Connor Margate Cummings Lebianco O'Connor Superior Court Joseph Lubianen Jonnie Orkuvlo Carnest Ant R. Carsmesh Greenwich Wee

Citizens of Italian town build hospital

In Rome on August 20 AP reports that the population of an Italian town is constructing a hospital with town funds and private effort. Mussolini's appointee visits. The effort mobilizes men and women, raising funds and labor while residents also repair the town's water duct at their own expense rather than wait for government aid.

Rome Musselin Aldianu

Defiance tires restocked at Akron shop with wide sizes

Akron tire dealer announces fresh Defiance tire shipment with many sizes in stock. Prices range from 8.90 for 30x3 3/4 clincher to 22.50 for 33x6 balloon. Limited sizes may be out briefly due to high demand.

Akron Ohio

Quaker Oats Boasts Fast, Flavorful Quick Oats

Quaker Oats promotes its quick cooking oats as the world’s fastest breakfast with a distinctive toasty flavor. Experts spent years perfecting the taste while preserving oat bulk for better digestion. The product emphasizes balanced protein carbs vitamins and a familiar Quaker image on the package.

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