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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1926
Page
5
A terse note appears to express a muted stance as tensions rise around a local dispute. Officials report unclear motives amid vague statements, while residents seek clarity on next steps and potential remedies.
Georgia Senator William Harris and Representative Wilkin Lank support a plan to price cotton at a minimum per pound, funded by a government stock. The measure aims to limit production to match demand and keep the farmer’s income stable, seeking support from agricultural committees and cross-regional lawmakers amid cotton industry concerns.
Raymond Fagleston, a resident of Springfield, was struck by a car and killed while crossing a roadway near a street company yard. The driver attempted to avoid the collision but could not prevent the fatal impact. Fagleston suffered multiple injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. Police and investigators gathered evidence as the driver faced questions during the evolving accident report.
A court case involving Brew Fry ends without the injunction. Judge Bresate rules against the motion citing procedural or legal reasons. The U S attorney was involved in presenting the case against the injunction.
A fatal truck accident near Los Andes claimed the life of one Sutherland sister aged six, while another sister and companions were injured. The victims were residents of Ye capital area, with reports varying on exact ages and circumstances.
Army corps officials and State Department diplomats plan an 18 524 mile goodwill flight of Loening amphibian planes starting December 20. Ten pilots will visit more than 70 cities across Central and South America, testing amphibian capabilities while strengthening ties with nations from Nicaragua to Peru. The three month tour includes coastal and inland hops, with extended range and payload to showcase U.S. capabilities.
In Hollywood a diverse crowd gathered for the late Rudolph Valentino memorabilia sale. Adolph Menjou purchased items including a film cabinet for 790 dollars and a Spanish screen for 1,756 dollars. The famous portrait of Senorita Ciditarra by Bertram Masses drew attention, and Jules Howard of New York bought the estate built by Lair, with a 14 00 return offer noted.
In Worcester Massachusetts the annual meeting of the state Grange discusses bird protection and encouraging habitat around farms. Raymond J Gregory of Princeton cites a committee report urging adoption of a plan to secure another volume of a new Agriculture Department book, noting the first volume sold out in weeks and now commands a premium. Members seek a larger edition and quicker release of the second volume from the author.
An inscriptional key to the city of Pittsburgh, richly embellished with a bust and heraldic details, was presented to Queen Mut of Reunion as a Christmas gift. The processional gift, described as a solid folding wheel, will be sent to the queen in September.
In Hartford police court today Jalsone tones and Sines were jailed on intoxication charges following a crash involving a truck driver named O Toor and a trolley car. The collision caused the trolley to overturn on the road.
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