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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1926
Page
2
A clipped wartime fragment mentions a corporal named Long and a chanted scene. It references a duration of around twenty two hours and forty four minutes and a rescue noted at 215 ppm with an officer’s account. The text is garbled and unclear.
Flomaton Alabama Aug 30 world record distance swim claimed as Wo But Jackson swam 92 miles down the Scambia river in nine hours thirty three minutes aided by current and crew. He aimed to reach Catatina island for a $25 000 prize and faced head winds and rough seas on the return route.
A gang of robbers led by Ernest de Lavern carried out a cashier’s office heist in which shots fired wounded several, including Maloney who died, and de Lavern fled but was later found dead. Florence de Lavern claimed an alibi and was released. Ernest de Lavern’s wife testified of desertion.
Two Bridgeport men received top awards at the Citizens Military Training camp at Fort Terry New York yesterday. Leonard Asnetm chaired the St TC for Hairfield county. about 800 Connecticut cadets attended. James D F Emmons won an end medal as the state’s top basic student and received two additional medals for leadership training. John Lang earned a Fico medal for advancement and citizenship.
A white man was killed by a mob in Coffea County during a night of unrest. The assailants abducted him from a local area and carried out the lynching, with reports noting white-on-white violence and mob brutality. Authorities are investigating the incident amid tense community reactions.
Stamford delegates and Greenwich rivals clash over seating at the state Republican convention with Mrs. Mary Young contesting Judge Walsh and Emery for central committee seats. The district harmony held as delegates selected at large to Hartford facing possible Hartford district balloting dispute and party unity.
In a muddled report from NSW London August 400 the APY prosecuting attorney and senate leaders are named amid re elections. Daniel McCron of the gilv is re elected to the Hepbean Bute committee by the Whigates to the state convention. The Eighteenth Senatorial district committee meets in the afternoon with Vrs Mane M. Colby of Mystic Quy re elected as the woman member. Former Secretary of sraite Phey dore Borlenwein and Cyrr Renato U Costello are noted members.
Farrington, long rival of Lewis for International Mine Workers presidency, is ousted after charges over a Peabody contract worth $26,000 annually. Parrington, from Paris, admitted the charges and indicated plans to resign in October due to family pressures. Harry Fishwick promoted to district president as Farrington departs union leadership amid sustained strife.
The Westport post office will move to new quarters on December 1, 1926. The lease covers 56 State Street east for ten years and includes equipment, heat, water, a safe, and furnished postal savings furniture when needed.
An earthquake shudder struck along Italy's southern and eastern coasts, mainly in Taranto Bari and Ancona provinces. No danger reported yet some residents panicked as the Hendandi observatory Faenza logged a strong tremor lasting about an hour with epicenter estimated at 90 kilometers away.
Norwalk police push for brief cases to hold the 186 section Texamutu Regulations, demanding every officer memorize the contents by September. The measure, adopted two months ago, aims to ensure officers carry and know the rule book on beats.
At Valentino s funeral in a church crowd gathers as Rudolph Valentino s coffin enters solemnly The service led by Father Edward Leonard features Ave Maria and Miserere with Miss Negri Miss Acker and Mary Pickford among mourners The procession moves to the funeral home amid cheering crowds on Broadway and a public vigil continues outside as the three great loves of the sheik s life are represented in cars
Democratic primaries for delegates to the city convention and executive board were held today from 4 to 8 pm daylight saving time in polling places listed by Democratic Town Chairman John J. McGuinness. Contests occurred in the Second and Sixty districts with Attorney John A. Cornell likely to carry both. failure to do so could shift control of the convention. Results were to be reported to Chairman McGuinness at the Blythe District Democratic Club headquarters, with polling locations at Jefferson School and Shelton Street in the district.
San Francisco courts pursue a $1,100,000 bequest from a millionaire father to Muark Moors the heir of a Manhattan owner. The deceased reportedly owned the Song Seattr and left the fortune months after his death on a battleship New York.
Premier Mussolini declares Spain friendship a cornerstone of Fascist policy. He outlines a published Tangier policy and hints at a future conference, noting Britain’s stance and European shifts. He also mentions Greece’s pro friendship with Rome and Rome hosting an international private law institute.
Calhoun Place resident Julian Buchwalder spotted a Public Market delivery truck rolling downhill on Wilden Hill Street after noon. He shouted warning as the vehicle neared a hydrant and a steep embankment, then Tan on in the Walk near Wilcox Flint company jumped aboard and shut it off to prevent a crash.
Posoyh A Williamson of the state game tander issues notice to hunters about federal law banning killing Black-breasted and golden plover. No state closed season on these birds. since August 15 federal closed season applies. Wardens instructed to enforce ban. only shore birds allowed this season are the grotter and Jesver yellowlegs.
A two year old child, living with Nelle Frakoshy at 12 Myrtle Avenue, was treated for drunkenness after wine was administered by the father, Dr RB Haberin of the tmer-Beney hospital stated the child was not in immediate danger. The wife said the child has faced hardship and rarely receives meat, with heavy drinking noted in the household.
Senator Pat Harrison told the Associated Press that if Fr ance does not settle its debt he would immediately regulate by barring U S citizens from visiting France. He spoke on the eve of leaving for New York to campaign for reelection and criticized other Democratic leaders for not supporting strict debt settlement measures.
A New Haven raid echoes a Fairfield case with Whitman dying from bleeding after being shot during a raid. Ten others were detained as investigators and jurors review alleged police recklessness and improper armament. A separate protest notes a fatality from a craps game tied to Deputy Holmes and several officers face civil action in Suffolk court.
A Bridgeport obituary column records the funeral and burial plans for Michael F. O Connor a longtime city sports official, Mildred F B Richardson the ten year old daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Harry Richardson, Mrs Josephine Soukup, Louis Dezso and others with service details and interment planned at St Michael's and Wooster cemeteries. Surviving relatives include spouses children and siblings with affiliated fraternal and church groups noted.
Washington dispatch reports the Rochester flagship of the special service squadron under Rear Admiral Latimer was ordered to Tragman's Bluff, Nicaragua, amid prevalent revolutionary activities and growing tensions in the region.
Stratford Democrats rally in August caucus naming delegates to state and congressional conventions and adopting a platform calling for abolishing the Public Utilities Commission. They pledge to defend town property and back a senator from the Twenty-fifth district while criticizing the Republican machine. The caucus endorsed Walter F Toddard for senator.
The Board of Education will assign remaining Normal school graduates of the class of 1925 to teaching positions in the school system at the close of today’s meeting. It marks the first time since reestablishment that the waiting list is composed so that the most recent graduates are next. The board will also consider erecting a new school on Capitol avenue and report on securing more land, with progress noted and an architect likely to be hired.
In Milford Town Court a group session saw four Waterbury youths and a Milford man charged with a statutory offense against a minor girl. Paul Varlese Frank Catuzate James Stottoxanta and Daniel Sullivan pleaded guilty and were fined 78 plus costs each. No testimony was given.
Californians vote today to select party nominees for state and county offices. A record registration rise tops 1924, with keen GOP battles for governor and senator, spurred by Hiram Johnson’s campaign and McAdoo’s 1924 influence shaping intra party contests in California.
At a Fairfield Luncheon club meeting at Unquone hole this afternoon Frank Brennan Bridgeport Democrat and former president of Bridgeport Kiwanis will address on How to be Happy and Enjoy Life Although a Republican James P. O’Day oversees the program A Fairfield band will give a public concert on the American Legion field on Wednesday night
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