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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1926

Page

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Doctor's Counsel Attends Hearing In Death Inquiry

Coroner conducts private inquest into Miss Mabel Derry’s death as Dr Isidore Yorhelman seeks legal presence. Prosecution objects to Dillon’s absence and police pursue a suspect. hearing adjourned to Thursday. Public access restricted amid ongoing search for the missing Eclectic-Believe figure.

Nohce John R Pillon Isidore Yorchelman Mabel Derry Veatearday John J Phelan Offre Polic Yochelman Inigo Dillon Seageant Michiel Arnolaki Dilon Arnolaki

War on Lottery Sales Fails to Halt Arrests and Breaks

A string of arrests followed a wartime push against lottery sales. Police and prosecutors charged several individuals including a restaurant keeper and a tavern operator among others as authorities continued enforcement. The spree began Monday and continued into the day with multiple suspects detained and scheduled for hearings.

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Cost of Building Home Will Be Less in 1927

Robert Gillespie, president of the Masons and Contractors International Association, told a conference that building costs will drop in 1927 and wage reductions for bricklayers may occur in some cities. He urged returning to prewar labor practices, employing apprentices and curbing material waste through economy programs to help contractors survive the downturn in postwar construction.

Robert Gillespie St Johms Masons and Contractors’ International Association Huilders

Wary Trial Nears End Amid Rebuttals In Port

Page one summary notes testimonies close in a mistrial move while prosecutors insist on clarity. Jury alert follows charges of excessive talk and local figures discuss reactions as officials discuss the hullabaloo.

Hall Henry Stevens Odtais Acurt Munson

Lonely pardoned convict returns to prison longingly

Widowed ex convict Harris, paroled ten years ago from Waupun after a life sentence for murder, voluntarily asked to be reimprisoned near his home. Warden Oscar Lee said attempts to deter him failed, and he will remain in custody.

Milvworl Widwel Jo Harris Waupun H E Ursat Osca Lee

Daugherty Advice Withheld in Doheny Lease Case

In Washington on November 30, government witnesses in the Dik Hulse naval oil reserve conspiracy trial placed a paper trail of over sixty exhibits. Testimony linked the Pearl Harbor base award to Doheny interests and the subsequent leasing of the reserve to Pan American Petroleum. Former Attorney General Harry M. Daugherty disputed opinions on lease loyalty and cabinet discussions while Assistant Secretary of the Interior Finney testified he authorized accepting the Pan American bid in 1922.

Washington Dik Hulse Naval Oil Reserve Supreme Court of the District of Columbia Albert B Fall Secretary of the Interior Tdwind L Doheny Caholmia Olf Pearl Harbor Hawaii Naval Base Dohenys Pan-American Petroleum and Transport Company Dik Hills Cat Daugherty Talis Harri M Daugherty Tallami Denov Navy Department Dc Finney Wall Three Rivers New Mexico Finney Doheny

Court halts Waterbury appeal in path commissioners case

The U S Supreme Court paused the Waterbury path commissioners appeal as justices signaled support for lower court rulings upholding the act creating the board. The case centers on whether the Connecticut law authorizing the board overstepped legislative authority and condemned Machen property for park use.

Washington John Bo O Leu. Wacken Connecticut Board of Path Commisssioners Supreme Court Machens Ins Hig Cits Waterbury Park Commissioners Las Machen Chase Meiner Thig City City 11S Superion Court Vito Macken Supreme Court of Trials United States Supreme Court

Bethel Boy Secures Second in National Farm Club Work Contest

Bethel boy Be thelex, freshman at Connerticu Agricultural College Storrs, earned second place in the national 90 600 farm boys and girls club leadership contest. Kenneth Hinshaw of Golden Dale Washington won first prize. a South Dakota trio earned third. The award honors leadership and cooperative activities across the 4H and related farm clubs nationwide.

Bethel Boy Bethelex Agricultural College At Storrs Farm Toys and Girls Club Kenneth Hinshaw Gollendale Washington Funie Naftemi Tstassr

Channel Conqueror Chooses Catalina Swim Plans

Ahs Clemington Corson, famed for crossing the Engfish Channel, arrived in Bridgeport with her two children after a Chicago trip. She plans to enter the Catalina Island 25 000 swim sponsored by Willam Wrigley in January, despite controversy over attire.

Ahs Clemington Corson Engfish Bridgeport Siater Wes Fohn Atanson Tatlenm Catalna Island Willam Wrigley Toy Bridgeport Chicago Clemington Marjorie New York Oso Corton Louie Schemmel Behemmel Hudson Albany Te Lattry Corson California

McPherson in West City After Missing Since October

Alexander Vicherson a former Hillside assistant superintendent missing since October 24 has disclosed his whereabouts to attorney Kilpatrick. Kilpatrick believes McPherson may suffer insanity from overwork and premidings, and notes he is about 700 miles from Bridgeport in the western city, under medical care. Kilpatrick urged him to return to his wife and son, while McPherson’s wife learns of the situation.

Alexander Vicherson Hillside Home WOFD Ralpatrick Sperior Department of Public Welfare Kilpatrick McPherson Bridgeport Edinburgh Scotland

Ontario Votes On Day Law In Tight Provincial Election

Ontario voters head to the polls to decide if wartime prohibition ends or if liquor sales come under government control. Premier Ferguson campaigns for government control as the main issue, with Conservatives and several independents backing the measure.

Toronto Ontario Howald Ferguson Perguson Tere Ie Comervatiie Credidutes Libert Itelete Parti Gorhrio Legislaturg InenUtinn Thunday Charre Char Parker Robert McCart Clarne Ind Simpson Calstimoni Holtern Tohn Stoven

Italy Told to Guard Temper by Briand in Paris

Paris dispatch reports Briand warned Italy to curb temper, noting Mussolini’s attempted assassination and recent Vantimiglia border incident. He praised measured diplomacy, stressed respecting consulates, and urged closer Franco Italian cooperation while recalling meetings with Mussolini.

Italy Paris Briand Chamber of Deputies Friner Vantimiglia Mussolini Thal M Briands Comimnenia Chamber 3 Foreign Office Interspersa Hig

Six Arrested in Danbury Day Raids

A raid led by Chief Prohibition Agent Montara B Dan lan with Prohibition Agent Anthony Winton and three Danbury officers seized beer, whiskey, and wine across three Danbury venues. Two hundred thirty tons of beer and quantities of spirits were confiscated. bonds set at $590 for a hearing before Commissioner William Hottable.

Montara Danlan Anthony Winton Danbury Tos Wiliam Ho Bresson Club White Street Alphange Bresson Lillswerth Street Tames Sitten Linenin Thomas Pavey Ftuers Peives Bi Wiite George Kurd Harten Thomas Lawrom

Tilson foresees weighty business in House session

House Republican leader Tilson predicts a packed three month session handling bills on taxation banking alien property and judiciary reform. He says Ways and Means will decide tax reform timing and cautions against revising the revenue act now while the president hints lawmakers may consider tax recommendations in his annual message.

Washington House Representative Tilson Connecticut Republican House Tilson Ways and Means Committee White House Congress Washingto Tadiy Garner Coouldreux Garratt

London Confirms Bankers Manifesto Origin

A London meeting of the Economic Circle of the National Liberal era revealed the authorship of the Bankers Manifesto. Sir Charles Mallet said he drafted it at the request of Henry Bell and Sir Hugh Bell to argue for reopening Europe to trade on economic grounds. The manifesto, signed by European and U.S. financiers, called for removing barriers blocking international commerce, with Montagu Norman among those linked to its origin.

London Mannifesto Mars United States Charles Mallet War Office Henry Bell Hugh Bell Fie Europe Euiope Mureape United Vvartoukh Montagu Norman Bank of England Numeous

Explorer Carl Akeley Dies During Congo Expedition

Nov 30 reports from East Africa say Carl Akeley American sculptor and museum explorer died at Kabale Igana while collecting specimens for the American Museum of Natural History. He planned to return with George Haathlan and pursue a Congo mission for a gorilla sanctuary study and a Belgian project. Akeley, twice married, was famed for elephant sculptures and a bronze piece called The Chrysalis.

Nairobi Giltisn East Africa Carl Akeley Sulptor Kabale Igana American Museum of Natural History Akeley Jeff Africa United States George Haathlan Rochester WY Nast Afr Ona MP Akeley Museum of Natural History New York Explorer Congo M. Akeley Mia Delia J Jennings Beaver Dam Wis Mary Johe Canadian Rockies Afwrlen Akeley Wasalao Stir Wosel Church

Morgan Partner W W Porter Dies in New York

W Porter partner of Morgan firm since 1911 collapsed and died inlevation while walking with his wife after returning from a drive. A venerable banker, he led Chemical National Bank presidency and held roles as trustee of New York University Middlebury College and member of the American Institute of Mining and Metallurgical Engineers.

New York Fiom W Porter P Morgan Company Cunsel Levohion Porter Jie Morgan Chemical National Bank Wiledlebury New Lok Win New York Cleming House Association Chambe of Commerce New York University Middlebury College Amerian Institute of Mining and Metallurgteal Ingineers

Former Preacher Charged With Theft Of Coal

Stamford police charged former preacher of the Christian Workers church and founder of Goodman Mission with theft of coal. Wife testified the fuel was borrowed. Accused allegedly hauled three tons of coal to his home rather than to the water company. Trial set after a neighbor reported the incident.

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