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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1926

Page

10

Whitman Dies in Chicago Former Reform Warden

John Whitman former warden of the Titinoia State penitentiary dies in a Chicago hospital after weeks of heart trouble. His resignation amid a prison break inquiry sparked debate on reform methods and prison innovations. He aged seventy four began his career in Cook County in Chicago over 36 years ago, later leading prisons in 1922 and 1927 and introducing the first “farm jail” model for privileged inmates.

Chicago Dev John 1A Whitman Titinoia State Penitentiary Phanera Phyeleians Jguet Penitentiary Warren Whitmaexty Cook County Pissley Oes Atlanta

Nose operation sued for damages in New York

In New York on December 1 Mabel Co. Main filed a suit seeking 1000008 dollars against Dr Augnut W Freatt and two assistants. She claims six nose beautification procedures harmed her appearance and caused physical and mental anguish. She alleges future operations are required.

New York Mabel CO. Main Augnatue W. Freatt

Store Owner Identifies Hold Up Man

Maw Obtain Dee USONY reports store owner on West Street recalling a robbery of 125 dollars Friday night. Police arrested Robert Hopkins on North Street after the owner’s identification. Hopkins claimed he needed money and denied the charge. Hearing slated for tomorrow in Police Court.

Tein Wolke Weat Street Betty Bas Ian St Main Poleemendon C. Stadier Dante J. Casgreve Lobert Llopkins T North Street Pin

Newtown Hill Stop Ends Truck Attempt

A hazardous hill incident in Newtown halted a heavily loaded truck before it could descend. The truck stalled, wheels spun, and drivers faced minor injuries while authorities managed the scene and investigated the cause near Meriden and nearby crossings.

Fourth Arrest Made in Banking Probe

Fourth arrest reported in a banking probe involving a recall of the case and officials linked to tainted accounts. Details imply a department investigation and bank directorate actions, with emphasis on seized records and ongoing legal steps.

Witness Led Says Attorney in Knapp Santy Case

Attorney Loren Willis led testimony in the Knapp Santy case as witness Ripley from Vermont described prior statements and letters linked to Knapp. The court adjourned to next Monday for the sixth session of the hearing at Wakeman court, with Knapp examined amid questions on sanity and prior commitments.

Loren Willis AL Kipp Josephine J. Knap North Avenue Chet Oon Kaepi Kieepa Ripley Vermont Krapp Wallis Jorney Willis Knapp Weshort Sanitariumr Gm Brattebora Gareth Aerud Judes Wakeman

Cattle Slaughter Figures Revealed at Martford

December report from the Department of Domestic Animals shows 594 head slaughtered from 483 herds, with 10,396 head tested for disease in November. Of the month, 9,254 head were destroyed or used for breeding, plus three horses, 19 sheep, and 87,580 chickens. Roaming dogs, 786 captured with 74 redeemed or killed. department traveled 5,317 miles and investigated 419 complaints.

Phron Rah Department

Permit Granted for Hudson Span Bridge

The War Department approved a permit for a Hudson River bridge project crossing between 10th Avenue and 34th Street in Manhattan. The bridge site lies opposite Fort Washington, about 10.9 miles above the battery, marking a new naval and land transportation link in New York City.

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Police Probe Death of Artist's Model

Police investigate the death of artist's model Voydege an unnamed woman considered 20s. Reported as possibly accidental or self-inflicted with gas poured, a dispute with her landlady over quarrels with parents in Boston and a move from Philadelphia to New York in search of work.

Babee Alpert Canmuttet Boston Philadelphia New York

Girl Hurt When Cars Crash Driver Held

Davis of Baund yew eyemaniford treated at Greensieh hospital last night for injuries after a car collision between a vehicle driven by Cureie of Cos Cob and Hehinto of Greenwieh. Cureie was arrested on a charge of reckless driving.

Spe- Davis Baundyew Eyemaniford Greensieh

Radio Program Schedule Snapshot from New York Station

Readable fragments show a dense list of concert Nos and program blocks across many hours with performers like violinists Amelie White and Kathrine Connelly and orchestras in New York venues. Entries note market reports, weather, lectures, dance orchestras, and various singers including soprano Mildred Hunt and tenor Hauge Lons.

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Sixteen radio stations granted licenses in Washington

The Commerce Department announced sixteen new radio broadcast licenses today. Stations include WKB and WLBH with local owners J. Lombardi and J. Lombardi, operating at various frequencies.

Washington Paw Radio Broadcasting Commerce Department WKB K. Armstrong Newcaster Poonskrod Ratio Engineering Company Philadelphia WLBH J. J. Lombardi Barmingdade N.Y WMVH Malone News Ark Markle Preporation Pri Draustine Cor Gtobara Pay

Elliott Indicted for Wife Death in Clearwater

Clearwater December 13 millonaire developer of St Petersburg Elliott was indicted by the grand jury on a manslaughter charge related to his wife’s death last June 27. He says he was estranged from her and arrived to find her fallen from the back steps, fracturing her skull on the sidewalk.

Clearwater, Wia Dew M. Elliott Millonaire St. Petersburg Elliott

State Regent May Becomes National Officer of D A R

Mrs. Charles Humphrey Bissett of Southington resigned as state regent of the Daughters of the American Revolution and was proposed for national vice president from Connecticut at Mary Silliman chapter meeting in Stratford. Miss Katherine Arnold Nettieton of Derby was named state wee regent. Miss Kimmeline Street of New Haven nominated for vice regent. Chapter Day plans announced for January 10 at United Church. discussions covered health religion patriotism and education. German and English language programs outlined plus a prize for English progress and 700 multilingual voter materials to be distributed.

Charles Humphrey Bissett Southington Connecticut Mary SiBimgn D. A. Wt Stratfield Issell Katherine Arnold Nettieton Derby Anti-League of Clark Kimmeline Street New Haven George T. Hatheway Mary Silliman The United Church Bristol Ola Judson House Stratford Stratford Eristo Bessie Libby Kishmiri

Bananas Truck Incident Leads to Bond in Darien

In Darien on December 12 a truck loaded with bananas collided with a touring car. Peter Mahiuris was arrested. The truck and its cargo were seized to secure a $50 bond for his court appearance.

Darien Ateter Peter Mahiuris

Noack Denied Tree Removal Permit After Missing Appearance

Darien forms report that H C Noack failed to appear for further proceedings on his request to remove a tree along the Post road in Norton. Selectmen refused permission at a morning meeting, denying his plea.

Darien Noroton H. C. Noack

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