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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1926

Page

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Allies Agree to Withdraw 10 Troops from Germany by January

A Franco British Italian Swiss and Belgian accord morning reports the allies reach a plan to withdraw ten German troops by the end of January with oversight by League of Nations commissions. Briand and Stresemann back the move as a foundation for future Franco-German relations and a possible armament inspection regime.

Germany Gqesev A Switzerland Eva M. Briand Gustav Stresemann Austen Chaneserlain Mo Vandervelde Urcl Lota Viscoun Ishii Uemamenta Ewcase Woot League of Nations German Armas Menta Council of Austen Chamberlain Tomble Sig Austen Berlin Ethnemiaagios Loduy Farope Rota Ada Caoyerantin Paria Mo Brland Ran

Woman dies after Labor Day car accident in city

Funeral arrangements for Mrs Viera R remain pending. The article notes she was a well known local resident and lists several relatives and lodge affiliations. No exact dates or locations provided beyond Whe.

Macy PP Pugh Avenue South Foresters of America Atd Lodge Order of Iftnernimga Joerph Skelly John L. Jian Heiliepert John Mead Helen Llartfords Tan Vlartfort Mis Viera R

Will Rogers Elected Mayor of His Hometown

Will Rogers, notified in New York, accepts a surprise appointment as mayor of his hometown. The ceremony honors the late trustees, with plans for a communal welcome as the cowboy figure returns this December.

Will Rogers Cal Rogers Beverly Tls Rower New York Gein Praver

Fragmented clues from a crowded town page at dawn

A jagged OCR page mixes reports from courts, churches, and schools with scattered local items. It notes a church dedication, a theft case, student behavior, a charity debate, blue laws crackdown, and editorial cartoons, all with partial names and dates garbled.

Club lunch cart liquor raid nets two arrests

Bureau of Prohibition enforcement agents teamed with Chief Doolan to raid two lunch carts on Main Street over the weekend. Augustus Orr and Frank Mum were arrested on liquor charges after sixth street raids. each held on $300 bonds.

Bureau of Thvesenomale Universalais Cnaide Owae Chinf Edward Jt Desion Dool&n Main Street Augustus Oor West Avenue Frank Mum Hing Statier Banda

Democrats Attack Tax Blocked by House Panel

Rep Garner of Texas denounces the Ways and Means vote shelving tax cut plans and accuses President Coolidge and Secretary Mellon of political motives. He cites a predicted Treasury surplus of over 590 million dollars this year, contrasting with administration estimates.

Washington Coolidge Mellon Garner Texas House Ways and Means Committee Treasury Cury Mellon Ainse Waya and Means

General Miller Sues Newspapers Over Libel Actions

General Charley Miller eighty four year old oil baron and former head of the Pennsylvania National Church plans million dollar libel suits against multiple press outlets in Pennsylvania Ohio New York and New England. Laws hinge on alleged publicity that linked his name with Alyce McCormick in a divorce case and accused misconduct.

Franklin Charley Miller Pennsylvania Ehurch Aults General Miller Alyce McCormick New York Omaha

Nobile Talk Sparks Theatre Stampede in Detroit streets

In Detroit on December 12, fascists and anti fascists clashed outside a theatre where General Umberto Nobile was to speak about his Norge North Pole expedition. Hundreds fought, police riot squads dispersed the crowd, several demonstrators were arrested, no injuries reported, and the lecture inside proceeded as scheduled.

Detroit Dee Umberto Nobile North Pole Norge

Depew Opposed to Stage Censorship and Dance Ban

Chauncey M Depew aged 93 opposes stage censorship and a dance ban in a single interview during the Chimant season. The former railroad president, attorney, senator and public figure says he will keep working as 70 years of public life began. He plans to spend Christmas at home in Fifty fourth street after recovering from a severe cold and notes a general belief there will be no change to Prohibition, while reflecting on women and moderation.

Chauncey M. Depew Dee Depew Atuere Fourth Street Aesher Defory Volstead Inn Itmaelf

Accused Girl Bandit Bitter Against Saps She Robbed

Mika Rebecca Bradley a 22 year old Austin woman was charged with a single armed robbery at the Farmers National Bank in Buda near Austin. She was held on $5,000 bond and is to appear before Judge George Calhouf. Bradley, a Texas University graduate and former stenographer, was captured by Sheriff George Allen after a night ride from Austin to San Marcos. Police report detail the Round Rock to Buda robbery route and the suspects’ alleged activities.

Dan Moody Texas Austin Dow Buda Here Mika Rebecca Bradley San Marcus Tanleht Sae George Calhouf Travis County Bradley Newspapermien Associated Presa Co Espantont Hradley Texas University Tex Ree Dng Dtock Boda Wenn L.A. Junisen Raymund Howe Barmers Atak Ghat George Allen Fluga Qounty Budi Allen Misa Bradley Fin

Thosevelt Opposes Prohibition Act in Interview

New York December 12 Theodore Thosevelt declares opposition to the prohibition amendment and the Volstead act. He calls conditions intolerable and says lawlessness, commercialized crime, and contempt for law have grown under the act. He criticizes temperance zeal and advocates reform in a January interview.

New York Theodore Thosevelt United States

Fall-Doheny Oil Conspiracy Trial Opens in DC

Washington December reports the start of the Fallon Doheny conspiracy trial in the District of Columbia Superior Court. Owen Roberts will prosecute with Albert Fall and Frank Hogan defending. Frank P. Doheny and Alles H. Pomerene appear for the government as the case outlines a 90,000 acre Elk Hills naval oil lease fraud. Conviction risks include two years jail or a ten thousand dollar fine.

Washington Dec Naval Oil Leasing Tfarding Suiministration Distrigtof Columbia Owen J. Roberts Adolph A. Moehling Thompson Cotossel Tur Albert B. Fall Secretary of the Interior Ana Frank Hoga Paward Ka. Doheny California Willlhow Roberts Argumanat Alles Pomerene

Couple Arrested in Immigration Case Linked to Mayor Slain

Stamford report says Roland Hall, 31, and Jessie Hall, 25, were arrested on an immigration warrant after entering the country in May 1924. The couple, natives of England and Scotland, reside in Stamford with two children. Local officers expect federal custody soon. In Benton, Illinois, Mayor Joe Adams of West City was fatally shot at his front door by two gunmen who fled in a waiting car after the attack.

Stamford Roland Hall Aalaman Jessie Hanrahan Nevins Elis Igland Hall India Fred

LaGuardia Seeks Amendment Limiting Prohibition Power

Representative LaGuardia of New York drafts a constitutional amendment to end prohibition by letting states stay dry or become wet, with Congress setting manufacturing, sale, and transportation rules and establishing a border patrol to curb cross-border liquor flow. The plan would fix a minimum alcohol content for non intoxicating beverages while preserving state rights to higher content.

Washington Dec Congress LaGuarda New York Yale Transportation Wyner LaGuardia

$1,250,000 Gift to Found Sarah Lawrence Junior College

A $1,250,000 donation funds the creation of Sarah Lawrence Junior College for Women in Bronxville New York. W. W. Lawrence of Bronxville endows the school as a memorial to his wife Miss Coates Wald. The two year program opens 1928 with Miss Coates Wald as president and Lawrence Park buildings planned in Bronxville. The balance of the gift plus property cash and securities will be transferred to the college trustees chaired by Henry Nobile MacCracken.

Maybechila Mass Sarah Lawrence Junior College For Bronsxville N.Y Marion Yates Prince of Bradford Academy Fiindford W. W. Lawrence Bronxvile Coateswald York Atale Alem Coates Lawrence Park Thronxville Lawrence Wentland Mina Coates Henry Nobile MacCracken Vaiaane College Board of Rementa New York State Misa Coates

New Jersey City revives blue law amid mass arrests

Irvington New Jersey December 13 police arrested 190 tradesmen and ten reporters on Sunday as the blue law enforcement disrupted commerce and churchgoing. Arrests targeted milk and newspaper sellers, theater operators, and street vendors with fines and detentions reported across the city.

New Jersey City Irvington APD Ita George Wohl Newark Ledger Oscar Spils Newark Evening News Stero Ty

Theft Victims Fail to Identify Suspects in Lineup

Police lineup at headquarters yesterday failed to identify three suspects Frank Webb Rufus Pratt and William Barnwell as the men held after a recent spree. Barnwell was found with a loaded revolver and investigators say the trio planned Saturday night hold ups. Captain Regan led questioning as Stratfield officers assisted and one witness matched a description to the man who relieved him of 85 dollars Friday.

Chain Store Manage Frank Webb Davenport Avenue Rufus Pratt Madison Road William Barnwell Shelton Street Barnwell Regan Charles 1 Street Stratfield

Agency Refuses to Handle Dearborn Independent Paper

In Rochester western New York distributors of newspapers refused to distribute the Dearborn Independent further over opposition to a Christmas issue article alleged to incriminate Jews and prejudiced claims. President Morris Manson, secretary of the National Association of Magazine Distributors of America, defends the stance as biased and unjust.

Rochester Manson News Agency New York

Brothers Injured In Coasting Crash On Tunxis Hill

Two Fairfield brothers, Stanley Releneda seventeen and Lewis eighteen, were badly hurt when their sled was struck by a car on Tunxis Hill road. They were taken to St Vincent's hospital. doctor reports were cautious about prognosis. Police halted a city wide drawing campaign tied to Elks and other groups to prevent gambling-like prize drawings. Authorities said plans will affect church and fraternal fundraisers and carnivals statewide as the crackdown continues.

Tunxis Hill Road Fairfield Stanley Releneda Lewis St. Vincent's Hospital Eagh Bridgeport Lodge of Elke William H. Comley J. Flanagan Fairfield Cox Severage Pie Saars Elks Fale Armory Ipriaea Poll James MacCarthy Aie Namhment M. L. Saunders Pg Palace Theatre H S Thomas I. Donnelly Fourth District Democratic Xanthling Campaten Pvo Patrick J. Flan the Elks Watt Ag Club Stati l Elk’s Club State Street

Truck Stalls and Hidden Stills Found in Cheshire

Derby 18 AP dispatch reports a truck bound from New York City with a 500 gallon still to Pavlicek’s farm on Wolf Hill road. Constable Hubbell halted the stalled vehicle and federal agents seized the stills, charging Cooperberg with license issues amid a probe into distilling on New Haven interests.

Cheshire Der Attec New York City Wilam Pavlicek Irving Cooperverg Brooklyn Pavlicek Tessle W. Trubbell Investige Pavneek New Haven Hubbell Wolf Hill Cooperberg

YOCHELMAN 10 TO BE ARRAIGNED TODAY

Isidec Yochelman a deposed physician, of 349 Noble Avenue, was arrested Saturday night at police headquarters on a manslaughter charge. He surrendered to end a two weeks police search and will appear in City Court, with expectation of immediate bound over to the Superior Court. The death of Miss Mabel Derry 20 of 581 Brooks Street followed an operation in his private sanitarium at St Vincent's Hospital.

Isidec Yochelman Emectie Noble Avenue Woos Polie Vockelman Mabel Derry Brooks Street St. Vincent's Hospital Yechelman Cirtia Pegk Willam

Chaplin Wife May Seek Annulment and Baptisms

Los Angeles December reports veteran film star Charlie Chaplin’s wife May Chaplin plans to apply for a religious annulment of their marriage. She seeks custody of their two children Charles Spencer Jr. and Sydney Earle and wants them baptized in the Roman Catholic Church. She notes she may follow precedents set by Consuela Vanderbilt and Guglielma Marconi and will discuss rights with her attorney George Beebe before any final action.

Chaplin Rota Los Angeles Dee 12 Greg Chaplin Otharte Chaplin Consuela Vanderbilt Guglielma Marconi George Beebe

SISTER SHOT BY MISTAKEN MARAUDE AT TAUNED HOME

In Northampton Massachusetts on December 14 a man Albert F C fired two revolver shots at his sister in their Tauned area home mistaking her for a marauder Police were called after the incident which wounded Mrs George Toughby with injuries to an arm and other injuries from powder and shrapnel. The disturbance was caused by barking watchdogs and a gasoline station nearby. Authorities investigated but no intruders were found.

Northampton Masa Albert F.C Bieter Tauned George Toughby Nicklason Wille Acterits

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