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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1926

Page

5

Mass couple overcome by carbon monoxide in parked car

In Chicopee Mass on December 7 a man identified as Capy Bon Monoxhle and Miss Mortell were found in a parked car with the engine running near the Connecticut River bank by a Springfield filling station employee. Both occupants were unconscious and Miss Mortell died at a nearby hospital while the man remained in serious condition. Authorities believe exhaust fumes entered the car through the floor.

Anasd Vna Ie Saii Mitell Potat Sprinefeld City Ami Nati Riki Chemin Fouryeuward

Man Finds Skeleton Beneath House In Lebanon Cellar

John Wentzel reported dreams of a body under his Lebanon home and dug up a complete female skeleton in a small box from the cellar. Police and coroner investigate whether it dates back decades or only five years, as records are checked for prior residents.

Lebanon John Wentzel Wentzel Drea Polles Tfarry Wintzel

Screams of Girl Scare Kidnapper

An unidentified man seized eleven year old Leah Barer near her home on Ward Street New Haven December 7. Her scream drew scores of residents and police, the kidnapper fled, releasing the girl toward Davenport Avenue. Authorities report no motive and no known suspect.

New Haver Leah Barer Ward Street Dovenport Avenue

Mexico Denies Bolshevik Slant in Government Policy

President Calles rejected Bolshevism charges as US propaganda aims to discredit Mexico. He said Mexico seeks internal reform and regional peace, not conquest, praising efforts to uplift the masses and improve education while resisting insinuations of foreign doctrine.

Mexico City United States Mexico Panama Canal Russia

Rum Run Ship Seized In Gulf Action Near New Orleans

In a Gulf of Mexico operation near the Mississippi mouth, Captors and captured aboard the French rum schooner Arsene l J B Mathews assistant prohibition administrator and Petty Officer Handley regained control of the Hauer running crew after a week of pursuit. The ship rests at Puerto Mexico with its cargo of 10,000 gallons of liquor under custody as Mathews and Handley report they are safe. A gale delayed tow to New Orleans and the vessel drifted while authorities refuelled at Port Eady.

New Orleans Arsenel J. B. Mathews Gulf Zone Hauer Les Puerto Mexico Mathews United States Frank Wood Negro Cartain Handley Gulf of Mexico Mississippi Handleyere Port Eady Coast Guard

Hold Up Thwarted At Rotary Club By Officer Wheeler

At the Stratfield hotel Rotary Club meeting yesterday afternoon a masked intruder with a revolver attempted a hold up. Cape Wheeler fired, felling the man who proved to be Harald C. Rood, president of the Red Star company. Rood planned to gift garters for 109 percent attendance, while Secretary L. M. Pawlett and President Bodine assisted. The program featured Carroll R. Reed on Vocational Guidance and reflected on school reform and adjustment as key to citizenship.

Wheeler Rotary Club Stratfield Hotel Alfred V. Borline Cape Wheeler L. M. Pawlett Bodine Harald C. Rood Red Star Company Carroll R. Reed Reed Johnnnie Palisade Avenue Booth Tarkington Mr. Reed Worcester Warren Civitan Club Yellow Howl Tea Room

O Neill Mixed Arrested One Sues Over False Detention

Francis O Neill of Flushing New York sues Boston figures claiming false arrest and imprisonment. Plaintiff alleges Day as surety for Frank J O Neill in Salem Superior Court caused arrest by City Marshall Phelan and Day in Danvers. O Neill says he was detained until bail arranged.

Boston Francis O'Neill Flushing New York City Fedaut Marshall BP J. Phelan Salem Jay R. Day Danvers Salt Day Frank J. O Neill Superior Criminal Court O'Neill New York

Postal Receipts and Bank Deposits Rising in Bridgeport

Statistics from the Chamber of Commerce show Bridgeport's finances improving with postal receipts for November at 77 228 90 dollars, up 11.43 percent from a year earlier, and savings deposits rising to 74 475 744 dollars for the year ending September 30, up 8.8 percent. Other cities report gains: Hartford 106 695 036 50, New Haven 88 593 591 24, Waterbury 35 835 235 98, New Britain 26 555 518 71, with varying percentages.

Chamber of Commerce Bridgeport New Britain Hartford New Haven Waterbury

Ad Club Aides Resign Offices in Bridgeport Meeting

The Advertising Club of Bridgeport saw vice president Benjamin Parker and secretary George Vedder resign at a Tuesday luncheon due to personal business pressures. Edwin J. Enoch was named vice president and Claude Hermanson secretary. The board accepted the resignations with regret before a brief business session and film showing.

Benjamin Parker Advertising Club of Bridgeport George €. Vedder Old Hotel Holis Stevenga Dwin JT. Enoch Te Club Claude Hermanson Messrs. Parker Vedder Tegret

Cambridge Youth Denies Slaying in Hold-Up Case

Herbert Greason of Rangeley Maine, a self confessed slayer, was arraigned in Middlesex Superior Court for the murder of James Monagle Medford grocer killed during a Nov 27 hold up. He pleaded not guilty and was remanded without bail awaiting trial. Monagle died after being shot when he threw a meat cleaver at attackers.

Cambridge Mass Herbert Greason Rangeley Maine James Monagle Medford Middlesex Menagle

Detroit News Seaside Park Waterfront Beautification Plans

The Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce received a Detroit News request for photographs and sketches of Seaside park waterfront. The Detroit paper aims to publicize a lake front beautification campaign. Seaside Park drawings are cited as showing the finest water front in the United States by American City magazine.

Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce Detroit News Seaside Park Detroit Lake Front United States

Italian Prince to Wed Singer in Budapest Romance

The engagement of Italian Prince Dementea Ruffo IM Ceram and singer Tena Paula oh. ky ends a turbulent romance that began after a quarrel when she jumped into the Danube and was saved. The couple, both prominent in Budapest society, confirmed their plans today.

Budapest Tena Paula Oh. Ky Dementea Ruffo Ceram Hena Rom

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