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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1926

Page

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Behrens Likely to Seek Third Term Amid Bond Program Debt

A third term for Mayor Behrens is likely tied to an $8.9 million five year improvement plan the administration supports. Party leaders say Behrens has not ruled out another two years in office after his current term ends in November, while praising the bond program as a key public works initiative.

Muay Sam Rehrena Mayer Behrens Macer Behrens Ta Pe Innomination Ag Repubican Dondarsi Reagan Ivin T. King Odin Tes Bebrena Bia Aga Romnblat Landication Revelpth Wank Deporte Oratorio Socrels Warthlinton Conidae Tex Jo Conese Uigny “Pollelen Senate Maine Tiineys Woheng Suet

Treasury lien to total 200 million

Treasury announces issue of 290 million of month ux certificates to meet December financing. About 450 thousand not in maturing certificates will be on hand with December tax receipts to cover cash needs until March quarter. New offering bears 7 1 4 percent, finer than current 3 4 4 percent. Certificates mature next September 4 and may be tax exempt except for estate or inheritance tax and the surtax.

Washington, Bee Treasury Mellon Melton

Five Students Killed in Anti Jewish Riots Report

Five students are reported dead after being trampled by cavalry during anti Jewish demonstrations in Berlin. The mobile military unit was deployed to quell unrest, with reports noting casualties among the protesters as authorities seek to restore order.

Berlin

Five Cities to Exchange Christmas Photographs by Telegraph

The American Telephone and Telegraph Company announced that residents of New York Boston Cleveland Chicago and San Francisco may send photographs by telegraph during the Christmas to New Year holidays. Send the photograph to the telegraph office with the recipient’s name. a print will arrive shortly in the recipient’s hands, with greeting text on the photograph.

NHW Vor Bes American Telephsne and Telegraph Company New York Boston Cleveland Chicago San Francisco Clert

Payne Kills Wife and Nurse Then Shoots Himself in Paris

William Howell Payne, a prominent American in Paris and ally of Vanderbilt, killed his wife Jenny Inman Payne and nurse Adrienne Henry at their home on the Avenue Champs Elysees. He then shot himself, ending a fatal spree following a quarrel with the nurse amid longstanding health and melancholia issues.

Faris William Howell Payne Paris Willam EK Vanderbilt Jenny Inman Inman Payne Tve Aoyanne Champs Elysees Adrienne Henry Enok Calinneas

Mayor Ashley Wins 23rd Term Despite Illness

New Bedford Massachusetts reports Charney Sumner Ashley, aged 68, elected to a 23rd mayoral term while hospitalized at Massachusetts General Hospital. The veteran politician, who retired five years ago, accepted the victory amid a last minute write-in style campaign by friends. He has faced voters 27 times, defeating Edward I Hathaway in 1914 and 1926, and overcoming defeats in prior bids.

New Bedford Mass Lee Massachusetts General Hospital Boston Charney Sumner Ashley Hiy Ashley Ashley Tually Ham Edward i. Hathaway Mr. Hathaway

Greenwich boy frost-bitten after night in car

Nathan Wright Jr. aged year old disappeared Saturday and was found behind George Welstead’s house in Greenwich Avenue in a touring car owned by Philip Ferber. He was severely frost bitten, in a stupor, and doctors expect possible recovery after his feet were amputated due to numbness. He suffered exposure and leg and hand frost bites.

Greenwich Der Nathan Wright Jr Hamilton Avenue Unm George Welstead Keenwich Avenue Philip Ferber Fide Curtaine Sorechieva John Conlon

Senate Votes 70 to 7 to Probe Gould Background

The Senate approved a resolution to investigate Arthur R. Gould Maine's new Republican senator amid charges from Senator Walsh Democrat Montana. Gould welcomed the probe saying it would vindicate him, with party leaders planning a committee review and a Senate election panel meeting set for tomorrow.

Washington Nec Senate Arthur R. Gould Maine Congress Gould Walsh Montana Chargain Gould Arosa Wauld Hale Pola South Carolina Innecticut Moses New Phipps Colorado Reed Pennsylvania Chali Minnesota Orth New York Ernst Goal Maiien

Bell Hops Admit Stealing Jewelry

Bell hops at the Pickwick Arms admit stealing jewelry valued at 2245 from Helen B Lynch of Greenwich. Ernest Hurst and Harry Forbes, both of New York, were sentenced in Criminal Superior Court by Judge Alfred Baldwin after pleading guilty or entering pleas to related charges. Hurst confessed to pawning the diamond bracelet in New York after the theft.

Helens B. Lynch Greenwich Pickwick Arms Ernest Hurst New York City State Reformatory Alfred ©. Baldwin Criminal Superior Court Ehf Harry Iorbes New York Hurst Forbes Lynch

City Nightlife Pubs Closed Under Prohibition Ruling

Chicago authorities shut three downtown venues Moulin Rouge Prior's Inn and Town Club for a year under a nuisance abatement provision of the prohibition law. Judge Adam C. Cutler ordered the closures citing patrons receiving liquor-like mixes from hip flasks, with no liquor seized in raids. Officials pledge further actions against similar establishments, with appeals planned to the U.S. Supreme Court if needed.

Chicago Theanuffer Adam C. Cutte Prior’s Inn Town Club Milwaukee Thorn Prohibition Ye Howley United States Supreme Court

Millionaire Ex-Shop Boy Retires At 45 Then Dies A Year Later

Boston December 7 AP Joseph S Donovan born Rochester New York May 8 1890 rose from apprentice mechanic to head of Donovan Motor Car Company. He vowed at fourteen to retire with a million by age 45 and did so January 1 last year before dying of a kidney ailment. He served in the Spanish American War and built his own company in Boston later planning Florida hunting and travel.

Boston Joseph S. Donovan Peter Brent Brigham Hospital Maron N. Y New York Central Railroad Donovan Rellers Donovan Motor Car Company Rochester Aict Arime Motor Machanic Alvan T. Jenlfer Ayring Ufa Florida New England

Reed Opposed to Another Portable School

Palisade Avenue portable school housing 1118 pupils destroyed by fire. Superintendent Carroll S Reed opposes erecting another portable on the property not owned by the district. Pupils are at Summerfield school and three rooms at Beardsley will be added. Reed will compare distances to Beardsley and Summerfield to decide on relocation.

Palisade Avenue Carroll St. Reed Summerfield School Beardsley School Reed Summer Field School Boston Avenue Géneral T Electric Company

Widow reports theft of $1040 from bank savings

Mrs Anna Bayes of 224 Hallett Street, a widow, told police she withdrew $1040 for a planned trip to New York with her son. The funds disappeared from her bureau drawer after she searched for aroomer who lived in her house and could not find him.

Anna Bayes Hallett Atreat Polies New York Thane

Twentieth Child Born to East Side Couple

Anna Carbone, the twentieth child of James and Margret Carbone, was born at Bridgeport Hospital on Wednesday at 1980 Seaview Avenue. Twelve Carbone offspring survive. James is a barber, Mrs Carbone is 38, and the family helps at busy times.

East Side Anna Carbone James Margret Carbone Seaview Avenue Bridgeport Hospital Carbone Papa Carbone

Coolidge Plan Of Tax Relief Meets With Opposition

President Coolidge outlined a broad set of recommendations to Congress, urging temporary tax relief and farm relief while opposing permanent tax cuts. He called for measures on canal development, river projects, armament reduction, radio control, anti lynching laws, and civil government moves for the Philippines, with emphasis on limiting production distortion and orderly reform.

Washington Coolidge Congress House Senate Rome Marsh Colorado Philippines

Kornblut Cleared in Tax Board Inquiry

The tax board committee led by Willis Hobha cleared Louis A Kornblut chairman of Holies amid charges by Abraham Acheson. The private hearing was described as a misunderstanding and the report, to be shared with the Board of Apportionment, was expected to absolve Kornblut. Acheson claimed a $25 fee for taxes. Kornblut disputed it as payment for search work on another property.

Willis I Hobha Tax Board Louis A. Kornbint Board of Holies, Mae Abraham Acheson Madison Avenue Board of Apportionment Hobbs Wlliam F. Burnham Hinderston John Phelen Iornblut Herman Isiurs Cornblut Abeson Koernblut Karnbaut

Turbulent City News With Fires Locks and Courts

A noisy page full of fragmented stories includes a storekeeper calling for help after a boy bandit capture, a family escaping a container fire, and political chatter about Bebrena’s mayoral term. Additional items mention crimes, trials, and labor strikes as the edition catalogues a broad mix of local and national matters.

Mastbaum theatre magnate dies at 54 in Philadelphia

Jules Mastbaum, president of the Stanley Company of America and a prominent moving picture theatre owner, died after an operation in Philadelphia at 4:09 p.m. He was 54. The Stanley Company operates one of the nation’s largest chains of motion picture houses.

Phailadelphia Jules FE. Maatbaum Staniey Company Amarica Moving Picture Maatbawm Stanier Company Ameciou Maniature Houdies United States

Roof Fire Damages Four Story Building on Fairfield

A four story wooden building near State Street and Fairfield Avenue burned for about an hour, damaging the roof and cornices. Owner B J Dowling and occupant James Kopise faced substantial water damage, with Kopise uninsured. Firefighters used chemicals and ladders to control the blaze, suspected to start from an overheated steam pipe. No injuries reported among residents. attic was vacant.

State Street Fairfield Avenue B. J. Dowling Fairtle i Avenue James Kopise Kopise Kouise Pifssarby Mans Railroad Avenue Daniel EB. Johnson George F. Beardsies State Clinton Avenues Sparka Clinton Avenue Johnson

Tilson Brother Named for U.S. Judge Post in Georgia

President Coolidge sent the nomination of William J. Tilson of Georgia to the Senate for a federal judgeship in the middle district of Georgia. Tilson is a brother of Representative Tilson of Connecticut. Previous opposition centered on residency and qualifications.

Washington William J. Tilson Georgia Middle District Senate Coolidge Tilson Representative Tilson Connecticut House Coolidre Tilcon Th- Sol Distret

New Haven Fire Causes $150000 Loss in City Block

A three alarm blaze in New Haven caused estimated damages of 150000 to the old Ivea block. The fourth Moor wing and Armstrong pants plant were gutted and a pie of pants started the fire. Fire Chief Patrick Redmond was hospitalized briefly for smoke, with several others affected. Smoke and water damaged Morris Pinkus Droas, New Haven Plumbing Supply, Avavhar Electric, Pagenteele and Wlage dealers, and Nation Casket. About three to four hundred workers may lose jobs temporarily.

New Haven Ivea Armstrong Pants Company vAs Patrik Ro Redmond Redmond Iowa Arn Strong Company Morris Pinkus Droas Company Ant New Haven Plumbing Supply Company Avavhar Electric Company Pagenteele and Wlage Company Dealera Nation# Casket company

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