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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1926
Page
1
Federal and state agents seized a fully equipped distillery on Bedford's Westport estate. A servant employed by Belford was arrested on dry law charges. The operation included 7.30 barrels of wine, multiple copper stills, and hundreds of bottles and paraphernalia.
Norwalk officials vote four to three to form a committee investigates why Mayor Thomas Robins hired police and ordered raids, and why he refused to explain the action. State authorities had earlier requested information and Robins asserted he will explain only when he wishes.
Boston, Maass, a 1A law er pleads for his client in a case involving a woman referred to as a princess tied to the Russian Women’s Battalion of Death. The proceedings open the divorce of Crineesa Trous and Victor Turin, with Turin claiming the woman is merely a daughter from Bridgeport, Connecticut.
A sprawling page summary notes Morgner involved in a court case with a bride and ownership dispute, plus related legal notices and references to pages 1 4 14 and 18. It mentions a judge hearing about a divorce and property, with foreign and domestic ties, and a mix of railroad dividends and weather forecasts on nearby pages.
Walter Damrosch resigns as conductor of the New York Symphony Orchestra effective at season end after a 42 year tenure. He will become honorary conductor with Andsgaert to succeed him. Damrosch, founder of the orchestra in 1878, has led tours in the United States Canada and Europe and composed two operas The Scarlet Letter and Cyrano de Bergerac.
Agatha Christie, presumed missing after leaving Sunningdale on December night, has reappeared at a hydropathic establishment under the name Mrs Tranzenell of Cane Town South Africa. Colonel Archibald Christie identified her, but she recalls nothing and seems disoriented. He hopes rest will help, with plans to move her to London for doctors and specialists.
King Ferdinand left his bed for several hours and ate solid food for the first time since his operation. He discussed state affairs for over an hour with Prime Minister Averescu. Queen Marie of Yugoslavia plans to depart for Helprade as the king’s condition no longer requires her bedside presence.
Stamford, Dor. 14. Special Timymond E. Hackett, former councilman of Shippin Point, asks the Cow Council to oppose creating an independent township for Shippan Point. A movement among Shippan residents supports secession but the Common Council remains unanimously against withdrawing Shippan Point from the city.
Judge rules statements about an intended bride made by a fiancé in response to a marriage inquiry were privileged if made in good faith during a serious contemplation of marriage. The case centers on whether the English translation of a key Italian word implied dishonesty, with the court stressing conditional privilege and duty to inform.
A Hungarian immigrant in New York claims a simple cure for drug addiction using a solution of Apostle with specific proteins and water soluble vitamins. The New York Medical Journal reports 400 treated case histories with 72 hours to three weeks of administration, noting many have returned to normal life. the piece hints at further details on continuation.
Immigrant reform measures spark fears of large family reunions as the Senate passes a liquor conspiracy bill by 39 to 7. Angered by offshore bribery probes, Edgewater officials and others face a sprawling indictment over rum running and police corruption.
Washington report says North Dakota insurgent Senator Frazier was disappointed at not receiving his former committee ranks. He told reporters he had not been informed of any specific plan and would wait to see how events unfold. The party had hoped to reintegrate him after he opposed Robert La Follette for president.
Stamford police arrest Charles Wisnewsky for reckless driving after a mail truck incident. He was released on own recognizance and ordered to appear in City Court next morning. Pedestrians dodged as the vehicle moved through the area.
Emperor Yoshihito's condition worsens with pneumonia developing after weeks of bronchitis. He receives oxygen and heart stimulation as doctors report rapid respiration and high fever. The royal family and Empress Sadako stay by the bedside. only Prince Chichibu is absent after being recalled from England.
Bridgeport Savings Bank and People’s Savings Bank of this city agreed yesterday to consolidate, forming a bank likely titled Bridgeport People’s Savings Bank. Formal action will occur December 28. the merged lender would hold about 28.5 million in deposits and 87 million in resources, ranking second in Connecticut behind Hartford’s Society of Savings.
The Senate continues the election of Senator Hiram Hingham of Connecticut to the Appropriations and Printing committees replacing the late Senator William McKintey of Muncie. Bingham relinquished his Commerce seat to gain Appropriations, now also serving on Military Affairs Education and Labor and the Territories as the budget system enhances the panel’s influence.
New York State Athletic Commission on record as favoring a bill to repeal the law preventing interstate transportation of arms at the request of Connecticut Boxing Commission chairman Thomas Denohus.
Ken neth Ormiston radio announcer for Aimee Semple McPherson, sought by California officials as a material witness in the disappearance charges, will be surrendered tomorrow to Chicago officials. Warrants reached Chicago by air mail from Los Angeles.
Arthur Sterling and Percy Dann of Norwalk were sentenced to one year each in the Criminal Superior Court after a four year embezzlement totaling 836970.77 from the Second Taxing District office. The judge rejected restitution-based leniency, noting the theft harmed residents and that both men, once highly regarded, must face penalty.
In Wilmington NC on December 14 AP reports a mutinous crew under a captain’s gun held off would-be rescuers aboard the four masted schooner Charles A Dean wrecked on Frying Pan Shoals. Coast Guardsmen summoned but not permitted to board by the captain later prepared another attempt. No word of a second boarding had been received by nightfall. The captain stood aft guarding the ship as guardsmen first approached in their patrol boat.
George B. Latham of Willimantic Conn admitted a wager loss after customs patrols arrested him for smuggling liquor in a car fitted with an elaborate smoke screen. The coupe carried 35 bottles of Scotch and a hidden revolver. He posted 300 bail and faced arraignment on smuggling charges. The smoke-screen gear was removed by agents. Latham, who had previously driven to Canada for liquor, is described as living with his sister in Coventry.
Two masked bandits looted a jewelry store at 1916 State Street, binding Gustave Blackman and ransacking display cases, stealing rings watches and other items valued near $10,000. A third man acted as lookout and fled in a high powered car. Police circulated circles of stolen items as investigators searched for the trio.
Stamford dispatch reports Mrs. Roland Hall of Washington Avenue resisted immigration officials who sought to take her two young children to an orphanage in Springdale. She insisted the children accompany her, delaying their entry into the country after a Standard Oil tanker discharge. Mr Hall, English husband, and the family had been detained following a period of entry rules. Mrs Hall was described as seriously ill.
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