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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1926
Page
2
A February Indiana mining disaster kills 21 workers and injures several as a powerful blast rips through an underground shaft. Officials name the mine operator and discuss safety lapses while local communities rally to aid families.
Fragmentary OCR notes show an incomplete teachers salary list with scattered phrases about pay, supervision, and figures. The readable bits reference supervision by a district or department and possible dates or steps, but essential names and amounts are missing.
Distribution of 200000 to stockholders of the failed bank, with a 28 percent payout announced by directors including Thomas Ntehnts of Westerly and others. The dividend brings the total distribution to about 140 percent of stated value, amid ongoing settlement of bank affairs.
The report details continued debate over the aid company as observers note no immediate policy change. Traders discuss future prospects and potential impacts on shareholders, with opinions split on the organization’s direction and market reaction.
A society woman fell six floors from a window in the Hewitt apartment, vanished briefly, then telephoned police for help and was found unconscious in the courtyard. Mrs Hewitt was rushed to Bellevue by ambulance with Cy Filler and Officer Vaughn aiding. Abram S Hewitt, an Oxford graduate and Columbia Law student, was at home when the incident occurred. The Hewitt family, tied to notable New York figures, has long been prominent in public life and civic affairs.
An ongoing report notes Vare and Smith Quester began proceedings to challenge credentials and block senators from presenting them. The piece cites Senate officials and a Washington aviator defending the primary system, while Tyson pushes back against charges with firm denials and claims convention influence by a few dozen senators.
In New York the wholesale egg market shows a decline as prices ease after a period of readings. Traders report softer demand and tighter supplies influencing the average per dozen prices across key egg lots.
Doheny testified about a $100 million loan to Fall tied to Pearl Harbor project and stock security. He described motives, timing, and the influence of Navy officials, denying direct relation to oil contracts while detailing personal finances and past business roles. He recalled advising on terms and removing a signed note to protect Fall from embarrassment.
Rep Blanton says Gallivan and Wheeler help upset Russia and Mexico sabotage, while Rep Luce blasts Massachusetts wets and notes his dry victory. Democrats Griffin O Connor Connery cite 40,000,000 opposing prohibition or favoring modification as debate centers on Volstead enforcement and enforcement funding.
A bursting bulb in a Connecticut company bus caused a fire at Congress Street barns in Bridgeport. Fire officials say an electric heater and a ballooning bulb ignited gasoline vapors, with Chief Daniel Johnson and the chemical team containing the blaze promptly. The incident damaged the bus and threatened nearby structures.
At a meeting of Tannah Wandroft Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution Mrs Charies Fl Blasel was not a candidate for reelection. The name of Mrs Reser Wall will be placed in nomination for national president general of the past era. Kathartie Netlelan of 19 weeks led the discussion as the meeting adjourned.
The article reports that prosperity is likely to persist as the War Debt Bonding plan nears expiry next February. Melton says commissions have nearly completed work, with no immediate talk of further negotiations with France. The piece covers debt reductions, inflation controls, prohibition enforcement, railroads restoration, and prospects for foreign loans and installment buying amid a shifting economic landscape.
A fragmented report notes three youths were executed following a robbery in New York. The text references names or details ambiguously and mentions locations such as Darien, Connecticut, and a criminal investigation with unclear chronology.
Siewing with lantern slides, Lieut. Colonel Gerard L. McEntee described using American football strategy to analyze the Marne battle. He framed German and French forces as rival teams, noting German massed assaults vs French flank attacks, praising French leadership under Foch and criticizing German generals, during a University Club talk for former officers marking year’s end.
In Cheshire on March 1 Malren Hackett of Meriden testified at Superior Court in a $20,000 damages suit by Georgianna Campbell of Talay Street Meriden for a leg fracture from a collision with a telegraph pole near the Cheshire Waverly Meriden road. Hackett denied falling asleep and claimed he swerved to avoid an oncoming car while driving Campbell home. His counsel is Clayton H Kleir Waterbury and Arthur G Saipman represents Campbell.
Geneva report says the United States may join an international economic conference on May 1 and a conference supervising private arms manufacture. The League Council ordered a special arms conference in autumn 1927 if the general disarmament treaty is postponed. Washington awaits invitations before shaping policy while debates over wart debts color participation talks.
Scituate Massachusetts reports a motorboat Madee of Trenee escaping into shallow water after a 28 mile run from Iron Pape Mod. Coast Guard destroyer Newall pursued. Madee fired on but not disabled, fled to Seituate harbor and North River, crew of six captured by guard.
Paris report confirms 1925 Nobel Peace Prize awards to Charles Dawes as U.S. vice president and Sir Austen Chamberlain as British foreign secretary. Oslo dispatch mentions 1926 laureates Aristide Briand and Dr. Gustav Stresemann, with newspapers GiAvenir and L_Oeuvre printing the notice.
Two East Side residences were entered Wednesday night with thefts reported by neighbors H. Wagner of 128 Arctic Street and Mrs. James Doherty of 125 Arctic Street. Wagner lost two women's watches six checks worth $15 total six silver fruit knives and two pocketbooks. Doherty reported a gold watch and chain a gold bracelet a diamond charm and an opal ring missing. The front door was believed unlocked, suggesting entry.
A. J. Northey, director of public works and Republican leader, was unanimously renominated and reelected president and treasurer of the Second District Republican club for a sixteenth term. Officers James J. Stone and William T. Cole were named president and clerk respectively, with other officers reelected. steward election postponed until January.
In New Haven a proposed merger of about 25 ice companies, led by a Hartford firm and a New York broker, would leave Hygienic Ice of New Haven definitely out of the deal. The plan discussed joining the consolidation with Hartford based firms, with cash payments reportedly preferred by option holders, and duties to assess the impact on customers and stock transfers.
Ambulances responded to multiple calls for pneumonia cases. RB Cruz, 8 179 Tt tants Avenue, and Margaret Sullivan, 285 James Street, were taken to Bridgeport and Hillside homes respectively. Eugene Cram and Asminta Destorta were moved between Hillside, St Vincent’s, and St Vincent’s Hospital for observation and treatment. Street addresses indicate several patients were transported to local hospitals for medical care.
Connecticut reports a record year for road work with over 23 miles added and 113 miles previously, in the fiscal year ending June 30 1926. Ninety-five miles were new roads, 105 miles reconstructed, with concrete surfacing on about sixty five miles and 123 miles macadam.
A self styled inventor duped several city residents in a dubious plan claiming carbon monoxide could be harvested from gasoline exhaust. Victims paid between 200 and 309 dollars with promises of huge returns and a New York demonstration, which never occurred. He vanished after approaching restaurant workers and others, leaving victims unsure and reporting no formal complaints.
Two concerts will be presented here by the Ladies Auxiliary of Foreign War Post No. 145. The first, Monday night, features Florence Goulden Mallet soprano Frederick M. Barron reader and the Aeolian Trio Frances ONeill Mate Benson violinists and Ethel Fuller pianist. The following Tuesday presents Robert B. Fox soprano Harn Hacier reader and the Shuber Trio Tad Ferrer Hellman and Fthel Fot violinists with Ray Benjamin pianist.
An old advert promotes Bromo Quinine Tablets as a preventive remedy for colds grip and influenza. The box shows a signature of E. W Grove. The wording abbreviates as Adv. and implies a generic remedy from a private firm.
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