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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1926
Page
2
Disjointed OCR text fragments mention a mine in Indiana, a fire stopping operations, and references to individuals and money. The readable pieces imply an incident where a fire halted mining work and involved figures around $100,800 and an EDS Genigney, with unclear names and multiple questions about timing and responsibility.
G O P club to be opened tonight with opening committees named led by Mrs Mary Penton Gearce Sit and Mrs Argarat Garvay. Refreshments committee includes Mrs May Murren Mrs Catherine Fred Boerim and others. Building work was not yet completed.
A damaged OCR summary notes praise for Dawes during a Nobel meeting with foreign dignitaries and royal observers. It mentions Crown Prince Olaf and unnamed officials, hinting at international diplomacy and recognition without clear event specifics.
The Senate debates funding witnesses as part of a broader inquiry into alleged improper spending. Critics urge a formal examination while supporters push for a controlled investigation, with discussions ongoing about who should testify and what actions to take.
City board debates a disputed rest funding, library appropriation, and fire protection deficit. Contingent fund requests totaling about 166,000 face scrutiny as coroner and city officials weigh claims and required certifications.
The Department of Eubtis West needs 8862 more to cover requests from a sub-committee. A treasury balance shows 460.43 remaining, deemed insufficient. Mayor Relirensa asked for inventor reports and inventories, while William the Burntians prepared adit copies for the Collector’s office as funds run tight.
A collision involving a street sweeper and a vehicle in New Ruehetle, New York, resulted in the deaths of a man and a girl. The driver was injured, and authorities investigated the crash as a traffic fatality with unclear circumstances and local reports noting the involved vehicles and responsible parties.
Police report two holdups with one firearm used. Charles Nast of WF notified HQ of an $88 theft. two suspects fled in a car. Officers captured Guerre Grace and Steve Magyar for questioning. identities withheld pending investigation. Suspects tied to prior robberies and a late night dance hall robbery are suspected.
The Methodist Episcopal Church opposes Governor Al Smith of New York over his stance on prohibition. Its secretary Dr Clarence Wilson condemns Smith and praises President Coolidge for prohibition enforcement. Wilson asserts the church seeks influence in Washington and defends Wadsworth’s dry legislation role while denying religious motives for opposing Smith.
Cambridge Massachusetts December article from the Associated Press notes the Harvard Crimson will publish a special edition commemorating Dr. Eliot. The issue will feature portraits drawings and life sketches reflecting Dr. Eliot’s career and contributions.
The Tombstone Epitaph, the county seat’s sole newspaper, reports Gregory ranked first among England players in the Lawn Tennis Referees Association event.
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