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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1926

Page

9

Nicaragua accuses Mexico of backing rebellion in Diaz regime

President Adolfo Diaz accused the Mexican government of outfitting and arming an expedition to Nicaragua to topple his administration. He warned that Mexican interference could trigger armed conflict and urged peace with revolutionary factions while denouncing U S calls for intervention. The manifesto vowed to defend Nicaragua's independence and constitutional order.

Manaqua Nicaragua Adnlfo Diaz NtaTagu Iearagia Sicrugiana Resisent Ping Centra Ameran Mexica Nicaratae Miteria United States Calles Ding Mexico Juan Sicast Puerto Cabozs

Most Women’s Worst Worry Across Health Ads

An old medical ad promotes Portal to relieve numerous female distress symptoms. It claims one remedy can ease sleep loss anxiety and general malaise, promising restored health by cleansing the digestive system and boosting energy. The text markets Portal as a trusted product via a pharmacist channel.

Coolidge Signs Bills to Purify Politics

Washington dispatch reports President Coolidge signed landmark reform bills aimed at purifying politics. One bill requires federal appointees to file affidavits denying any promises of consideration for appointment or support. The other bars payments to secure appointments.

Washington Politien Coolidge

Hope of Curbing Arms Dims With Moves in Europe

London dispatch reports a marked decline in U S naval strength under President Coolidge budget plans, with British opposition to fixed ratios for ships. Europe sits bellicose, wary of disarmament as Italo German and Balkan moves unsettle stability amid rising alliances and preparations for war.

Europe U. S Coolidge By . A. Stansbury London United States Navy Ogontlige Cooltdne Congress AU Europe Wea League of Nationa Counsil Garvin Sunday Observer Thesera Geneva Italy Beriin Balkans Jugo-Slavia Greece Albania Turkey Poland Silesia Polisd Lithuania Vilna Soviet Russia Roumania Tisserabia Royal Aus England Sin- Raporea

Two Killed in Lincoln Highway Crash Near New Brunswick

Two men died and two women were injured in a wreck on the Lincoln highway between this city and Metuchen. Victims were Samuel Wirseh Arreetd and William J. Murray both drivers, with Murray’s wife and Mrs John Healey also hurt. Passenger car struck a truck driven by Clemon Snyder of North Bergen. Murray and Healey treated at St. Peter’s Hospital. condition not serious. Mayler held on manslaughter technical charge by Coroner Edward W. Gowan.

New Brunswick N J Lincoln Highway Metuchen Samuel Wirseh Wiliam J. Murray Clemon Snyder North Bergen Hirsch and Murray Mayler Ediwald W. Gowan

Dedication of St Raphael’s Italian Church in Bridgeport

Bishop John J Milan dedicated St Raphael’s Roman Catholic Church at George and Center streets, erected by local Italian Catholics. Hundreds attended solemn high mass as Rev. Patrick Quinlan preached in Italian and praised parishioners’ efforts, with donations funding altars, statues, and stained glass windows.

St Raphael's George and Center Streets Bridgeport John J Milan Hartford Patrick J. Meloney Knights of Columbus St. Charles’ Church Thahep Nitan Nilan Warth Patrick T. Quinlan University of Louvain Belgium Thomas J. Sullivan Monsienor McGivney

St Anthony and St Lucy Windows Donated by Parishioners

De Varari presented the stained glass windows of St Theresia and St Anna as gifts from James Ma tern and aon. The fourteen stations of the cross memorialize departed friends with inscriptions naming donors such as Thomas Lanese Stella De Grande Mrs M Franchi Myre Sher wil Balthasar Maggi Maria Rollers Celestina Battagiono Mia Del Bionto Thomas Naplea and Camily Francenca G Nastri and John Meflugh. Sanctuary lamp in the upper structure was donated by Louis Mlonc ards and the children's chapel lamp by Adelaide D Ostiglio. The children's chapel will be reserved for exclusive use with a special Mass each Sunday and religious instruction on Thursdays and Fridays.

St. Anthony St. Lucy de Varari St. Theresia St. Anna James Matern Aon Mary and Heton Stanley Rose Minatti Balthasar Maggi Maria Rollers Celestina Battagiono Mia del Bionto Thomas Naplea Camily Francenca

Mascagni Begins Duties as Scala Opera Conductor

Milan December 12 AP Pietro Mascagni begins duties as director conductor of the Scala opera temporarily standing in for the ailing Toscanini. Toscanini took temporary leave due to nervous exhaustion but may return. Mascagni may retain conductorship if Toscanini does not return. Swarthmore Pa December 13 AP Rhodes scholars announced for 32 states. 42 US scholarships available at Oxford with 400 pound yearly stipends for three years. Scholars represent universities from Alabama to Wyoming with selections based on intellect character and leadership.

Milan Pietro Mascagni Hegan Pedeargiala Scala Opera Arturo Toscanin Scala Opera House Toscanin Mascagni Toscanini The Rivera Mascani Swarthmore Rhodes Frank Aydelotte Swarthmore College Rhodes Trustees Fhe Oxford Zarties University of Oxford United States Alabama the W. Baugh, Jr University of Alabama Arizona John B. Meek Drake University Kansas Brewster Morgan University of Kansas Louisana Ben R. Miller Louisana State University Michigan Edgar H. Alles University of Michigan Minnesota Dean A. Clark Princeton University Mississippi Myers &. McDougal University of Mississippi Missouri Charles 8. Parker, Jr University of Missouri Montana Andrew V. Corry Winthrop St. John’s Road Cambridge Mass Harvard University Nebraska Hugh B Cow Oxfont Street University of Nebraska Nevada Frederick 7. Seibert, Jr University of Nevada New Mexican Woodyield Westin University of New Mexico North Carolina WF. G. McCarthy Duke University North Dakota Edmund O Betsheim University of North Dakota Oklahoma Charles Frugene Springer University of Oklahom Oregon Alfons Korn University of Oregon

Kriss Mass Row Splits Church Over Xmas Abbreviation

New York dispatch reports Dr William Norman Guthrie condemns the campaign to drop Xmas as irreverent and ill advised. He notes Xmas has long appeared in ecclesiastical paraphernalia and mocks the push as pointless.

New York Der Willan T. Manning William Norman Guthrie St. Marka-In-the-Bouwerle Ehugh Manning Christ East Sida

Our Children Ay ANGELO PATRI Our Children Ay ANGELO PATRI

A mother and son argue over homework and overbearing assignments. The boy complains algebra and history are impossible and the mother insists on study, while the boy plans to pass exams with minimal work. A fragment shows classroom pressure and parental conflict.

Angelo Patri

Russian Count Faces Deportation For Immigration Violation

A Russian named Count Adelberg was arrested on immigration violation charges for misrepresenting his admission application. He was released on a $2,100 bond after interview with a Washington Star reporter. Adelberg, a hotel clerk, warned deportation would bring death to his family tied to Caer Nigholan.

Washington Count Baail Alderberg Alderberg United States J. Washington Star Adelberg Caer Nigholan

Plotkin Purchase Case Sees Settlement In Fairfield

Amicable resolution ends Benjamin E. Plotkin versus John H. McGarry over a Fairfield building lot sale. McGarry admits he and Plotkin had pursued terms for over a year and that a condition against Jewish buyers was not enforceable. Plotkin paid 5000 dollars with 250 cash and a mortgage. McGarry transfers property to Plotkin's wife and assumes costs to satisfy the agreement in December 1926.

Benson Barlow Fairfield Benjamin E. Plotkin John H. McGarry Plotkin McGarry Fairield Tie Baco# Wakeman and Son Realty company MacGarry Wakeman and Sons Company McGar Flotkin Fairfield County John H. Mcjarry John TF. McGairry Benjamin J. Plotkin John TH. McGarry John HR. McGarry Benjamin 7. Plotkin Benjamin F. Plotkin John E. McGarry Benjamin FE. Plotkin Benjamin EB. Plotkin Treniarin Wallfield

Wesleyan Debaters Lose Audience in Princeton Contest

Wesleyan defeated by Princeton in a campus debate with three judges voting for Wesleyan on the issue that co education similar to state universities is advisable in colleges of higher learning. Wesleyan supported the affirmative while the audience favored Princeton.

Middletown Wesleyan Princeton

Reward for Negro Explorer Urged in U S Congress

Washington December 12 AP A bill by Representative Cellar Democrat New York urges awarding a suitable medal to Matthew A Hansen the Black explorer who accompanied Admiral Peary to the North Pole Hansen is credited with saving Peary from death while making the polar discovery possible yet has received no reward or honor and is now an aging obscure Customs House employee in New York

Wasitington Matthew A. Hansen Admiral Peary North Pale Representative Cellar Democrat New York Hansen Peary

Reckless Driver Sentenced to Nine Months in Jail

Cuicypee Mass December 12 AP sentence of nine months in the House of Correction was imposed on Clarence Morrill twenty four of Springfield in District court yesterday for driving an auto to endanger the public. This is the heaviest penalty in a like case. Morrill appealed. He drove on the wrong side of a trolley car striking Mrs Eva Tomilette. The woman's injuries resulted in loss of gain and hand.

Cuicypee Mass House of Correction Clarence Morrill Springfield Morris Eva Tomilette

Christie Missing Authors Stir England in Mystery

Novelist Agatha Christie remains missing after more than a week with authorities and friends baffled. Doctors, detectives, and writers weigh theories from amnesia to murder as crowds search Surrey Downs with bloodhounds and motorbikes.

Guilford England Agatha Clarisse Christie Presa Charley Ross Philadelphia Dorothy Arnold New York Surrey Downs Wiliam Arbuthnot Lane Christie Edgar Wallace London Walter Dew Scotland Yard Doctor Crippen Canada Conan Doyle

Morse's Son Goes Into Bankruptcy

Benjamin W. Morse son of Charles W. Morse former steamship magnate files voluntary bankruptcy in Federal court in Boston with liabilities of 229769 and assets nil. Creditors include the U S government for 1220 income tax 37000 Continental Trust Company Washington 22000 Dollar Bank Wheeling 54000 tied to Adriatic Steamship financing. Attorney notes Morse spent months in Washington and New York due to actions against him and family in steamship financing affairs.

Boston Benjamin W. Morse Charles W. Morse U. S Continental ‘Trust Company Washington, D. C Dollar Bank of Adriatic Steamship Company Morse Poperly Washington New York

Governor Dillon defies inaugural ball dress code in New Mexico

Governor-elect R C Dillon says he will not wear full evening dress to the New Mexico inaugural ball on New Year's Eve. The executive committee demands acceptance of custom while Helena reports a distinct earthquake shock felt at 6 44 p m.

Santa FI N. M Helena, Mort Helena

Appropriation Sought for Tax Refunds and Other Items

President Coolidge asked Congress to appropriate 175,283,000 to cover anticipated government refunds before June 30, part of a total 175,700,000 for tax refunds.Budget notes say surplus includes such items. Other requests include 235,000 for Greorp flood protection, 20,000 for Hawaii education conference, 1,500 for the fine arts commission, and an extension for 6,844 used repairs on the White House.

Washington Congress Coolidge Budget Committee Treasury Budget Bureau Hawaii Fine Arts Commission White House

Two Men Retired by New Haven Road

New Canaan December 12 Special Joseph Keating after 41 years with the New Haven railroad and years as a conductor on the New Canaan branch has retired on pension. Dennis J. Doyle, once a round house employee and caretaker of station grounds between Stamford and Port Chester, also retires on pension after 37 years with the railroad.

New Canaan Joseph Keating New Haven Railroad Dennis J. Doyle Round House Stamford Port Chester Thas

Wife who killed rival is freed

Kansas City December 13 AP A wife Blanche Richmond 33 of St. Joseph freed on murder charge for the November 28 shooting of 16 year old Carrie Sparks in Kansas City The woman testified she shot Sparks after finding her husband with Sparks and said the girl moved toward a dresser possibly for a gun A packing house employee said Mrs Richmond earned 35 cents an hour and supported herself her husband and his parents The husband has not been found by police.

Kansas City Justice of the Peace Frank Benanti Blanche Richmond St. Joseph Carrie Sparks Richmond Miss Sparks

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