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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1926

Page

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Doheny Trial Details Taint of Japan Mentioned

In Washington the trial of Edward L. Doheny unfolds with defense highlighting his four hour direct examination. He denies corruption connected to naval leases and notes a $100,000,000 potential profit from oil ventures tied to Pearl Harbor policy and Navy supervision amid a broader conspiratorial case.

Washington Dec Senate Albert Fall Interior Navy Pearl Harbor Hawai Elk Wills California Japan Pacific Epina Poe Angers Doheny Los Angeles Fatarior Secreay Edward J T. Doheny, Jr

Chaplin Seeks Split of Children as Lita Demands Both

Charlie Chaplin would be satisfied to take one of his five children and let his estranged wife the former Lita Grey keep the other if acceptable. Chaplin's representative said Mrs. Chaplin would never agree to separation and intends to keep both. Attorney George Freyher said efforts to settle out of court continued.

LOS Angels Chariie Chaplin Lita Grey Arreca Comedan Edward Mannon Chaplin Fan George Freehe

Catholics Display Apostles Bones In Leather Case

A site in Minietta displays a leather bound reliquary said to hold the bones of the twelve apostles. The exhibit, part of a famed collection, arrived via representatives and is presented as a significant religious artifact for the church.

Uifeage Historien Minieteln Poaseraten Yenre Nice Reman

Ware Smith Ouster Proposal Marks Senate Session

In Washington a battle over campaign expenditures opened with Democrat Theo Dill proposing that Senators Ware and Smith be disqualified. Neal called for investigation into Tennessee Senator Tyson’s funds. The Senate campaign committee met behind closed doors but adjourned without a plan.

Ware-Smith Senate Washington Dr. Democrat Pennsylvania William 8S. Ware Frank L. Smith John R. Neal Knoxville Tenn Senate Elections Committee Tyson Tennessee Neal Ware Smith Vare Ashurst Arizona

Yast Cigar Firm Ordered to Change Name In Trademark Clash

The Yast Cigar Company Inc of 178 State Street must alter its product name after a civil court injunction in New Haven. Tsadorg Hafilea and Israel J. Coin were named officers. the case stems from a conflict with the New Havenbased Ostervwot company and prior Mosrovit label usage. The firm previously marketed Young Moscoyite and Mosrovit, facing multiple petitions and temporary waivers.

Yast Cigar Company, Inc State Street Tsadorg Hafilea Maplewood Avenue Israel J. Coin Clinton Avenue Doencigne Finven Company Moscorita Traven Company Yast Clear Company Sith Hon Wis Ven Yast Cigan Young Moscoyite Actian Helled

West Point Cadet Breaks Neck While Standing Straight

Worcester, Me report of Cadet Adrican J. Van Leeuwen at West Point who fractured a neck vertebra while attempting to align for drill. The War Department confirms the injury occurred during standard instruction and not hazing. Van Leeuwen entered July 1 this year, previously ill with measles. Board cites anatomical peculiarity as cause. War Department approves.

West Point Worcester Mie Der Adrican J. Varn Fe Eneen West Poise War Department Academy van Leeuwen Luc Ander Lat van Bank Cadet van Leeuwen War Dee Peertitend

Actress Smoller Dies by Poison in New York Hotel

Dorothy Smoller of Tony Branch California committed suicide in her Hotel Shelton room by swallowing potassium cyanide. A note to Governor Strong and a letter to her mother were found, and a box of jewelry was directed to be sent to her mother. She had been ill with tuberculosis for four years and had been staying at the hotel since November.

Dorothy Smaller New York Benjamin Strong Federal Reserve Bank Tony Branch Cal Shelton 49Th Street Lexington Avenue Thackberry John Boucher Rose Smol Sabe Mr. Strong Strong

Society Woman Louise Hewitt Falls to Death in New York

New York socialite Louise Hewitt wife of Abrames S Hewitt and descendant of prominent figures was found dying on the pavement at 125 East 24th Street at 4 10 am. She died an hour later at Belle vue hospital. Cause believed suicide after a nervous disorder. She was 25 and daughter of W J Schieffelin. Beatrice Goaling found her. Hewitt had recently been at Stockbridge Sanitarium.

New York Louise Hewitt Abrames Hewitt Peter Cooper East 24Th Street Bellevue Hospital W. J. Schieffelin Clvic Mra. Hewitt Beatrice Goaling Stock Bridge

24 Miners Die In Indiana Explosion and Aftermath

Report of a fatal mine disaster in Indiana with 24 miners killed and several entombed. Rescue crews cleared debris, transported injured to hospital, while a separate school board discussion on a proposed teachers salary schedule continued.

Indiana

Three Arrestees Die At Sing Sing In Robbery Case

Dec. 9 AP reports John Maxwell twenty one and accomplices William Barszyouck twenty eight and Casimir Barszyouck twenty one were executed in Sing Sing's electric chair for the Brooklyn chain store robbery and killing of an elderly woman February 13. Barszyouck showed defiant conduct in death row, refusing his mother and heckling the chaplain during prayer services. The two brothers were seen with visitors and spent their final hours with newspapers and among fellow prisoners.

Ossining John Maxwell William Barszyouck Casimir Tenty Iis Ibowvevens Permet Barszyouc Yesterdaiam John J. Maca Fpey Bibl Apon Bareouck BNO

Phantom Stabber Suspect Arrested

A suspect tied to a string of stabbings was arrested after being traced near a hospital. Police seized a large knife and identified the youth as Joseph Stewart, about twenty, with investigators set to question him in New Haven.

Avaped Abnsolt Joseph Stewart Visa New Haven

Stolen Coat Incident Leads to Teen Arrest

A 19 year old girl was arrested after wearing a stolen coat. The chaotic report references police actions and mixed phrases, including mentions of Antowan and other unclear details. The fragmentary text indicates a disturbance and subsequent arrest connected to the garment.

Prohibition Debate Over Treasury Bill in House

House proceedings centered on the Treasury appropriation for prohibition enforcement with about 13 million dollars for enforcement and 15 million for Coast Guard anti-smuggling. Gallivan assailed prohibition and Wheeler, while Blanton Luce backed enforcement and the anti saloon league amid a heated exchange over continuing a non enforceable law.

Washington Treasury Prohibition Coast Guard Gailivan Massachusetts Wayne B. Wheeler Anti-Saloon League Blanton Texas Wheeler Luce Gallivan American Republic

Ormiston Bound Westward After Capture in Harrisburg

Kennets Ormiston, a missing radio operator linked to the Aimee Semple McPherson case, was found in Harrisburg en route to Chicago with Chicago detectives. Detective Oscar Carson said they traced him by letter and planned a timed move to Chicago carnival. Chicago authorities seek Ormiston for subordination of perjury and conspiracy to defeat justice. getaway involved a hired car and secret destination.

Harrisburg Dee G. Omaistan Aimee Semple McPherson Chicago Oscar Carson Focal Parice Force Carson Ormiston Chan Los Angeles Pennetthiris Hotel Gixl

Prosperity Seen to Persist Says Secretary Mellon

Secretary Mellon told Congress that the nation enjoys a record income level with no expected dip in prosperity. He urged dry law passage, endorsed Treasury enforcement of prohibition, and supported McFadden branch banking while postponing tax revision until the new revenue law is enacted. The report highlights a broad prosperity base with rising spending but growing savings and life insurance, and notes stimulus from pending measures and government surpluses to be returned to taxpayers.

Washington Dec Mellon Congress Treasury Treasury Department eBiso Federal Reserve System McFadden Myx. Mellon Coolidge

Trolley Company Seeks New Tracks in Connecticut

A trolley firm seeks charter change to double tracks on the Past Road cutoff from Grasmere through Biot Street to Walrfield Center. The plan, prepared during reconstruction, aims to extend tracks and gain legislative approval while Fairfield town meeting opposed the tract layout.

Connecticut Rampany Trolley Company Nec Legistare Grasmere Biot Street Walrfield Center Fairfield

Salary Raise for U. S. Judges Voted and Criticism Rises

The Senate approved a measure to raise federal judge salaries, moving to the president for approval. Critics in the House and some lawmakers object to broad raises, arguing the plan needs scrutiny and noting the Carnegie annuity history. The bill would lift associate justices from 14000 to 32000 and adjust lower court salaries accordingly.

Graham Judicia Committee Rainey Carnegie Mr. Tatt Supreme Court Bul Dudaes

Banks Subscribing to Salts Textile Securities in Reorganization

Bridgeport banks subscribe to $32 million of receiver certificates as William T. Smith, receiver, gains court authorization to continue operations of the Salts Textile plant in Darby Pa. The action secures $7.7 million in certificates and outlines plans to use the plant until fall 1927. Several banks, including Guaranty Trust, agree to participate, stabilizing the local industry and continuing payrolls.

Bridgeport Salys Textile Company West Wawing States District Court Nowiliam T. Smith Celver Victor and Achelis Pany Guaranty Trust Compu New York Darby Gros Smith Iudge John Pullman Attla City Trust Bank and Trust Bi Fompany Cat Vietor Dalt Et Pany Bridger Fireport Dewi 3 Newi le Vt

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