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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1926
Page
12
Long obituary fragment notes the death of the father of the Parker House owner in a town area. The text references Newton and Sewtown Mo, with scattered names, dates, and locations, but the passage is severely garbled. It mentions a person born in Sewtown and a deceased man connected to the Parker House.
Assessment on Newtown property set for Saturday aims to determine the grand total of the neweeeerk valuation of Greie aide o property. Officials estimate the total could be several thousands of dathirs due to Lake Zane development and other building operations among residents.
Report outlines formation of additional committees addressing motor vehicles, suffrage, taxation, aviation, and public works. Names and roles appear with discussion of reforms and procedural steps for the 1921 legislative session, including oversight and committee memberships.
Sub victim rescuer drowned during gale as crews recovered body near Lek Bay after isolating hazard and locating remains of missing diver in rough seas. Local authorities issued warnings and continued search operations along coast as family awaited identification and next steps.
Teaskow raid at Ay Closss followed by a battle for Tenis Dlovk theup results in Panledw Ps era Bapasse meeting the teams. The match highlighted local players and a contested finish with uncertain final score.
Mexico's Department of Publico ... statement defends oil laws amid a campaign aimed at discrediting the government. It asserts the laws respect previously acquired rights, denies retroactive application, and says most major oil firms have acknowledged their rights while awaiting necessary confirmations.
Huntington news notes a Republican Club gathering with talks on local improvements, bus service, and night trips. Mentions Wes Bunk Wisalawski supervising Huntington school activities and a pageant planned under Mrs Theodore ft Keneger. Fire in Vienna hospital alerts readers amid regional updates.
Kenneth G. Ormiston, tied to the Grape Case, was released on bond in Los Angeles awaiting arraignment. He vowed to deny hokum charges and said he will decide whether to meet his parents in Los Angeles or San Francisco for Christmas while his Velie coupe and other items are held as exhibits.
Lieutenant Marl W. Flert and Corporal Charles Arnold of the 118th aviation squadron, on a country flight visiting guard aviation units, reached Birmingham after stops in Memphis and Nashville. They seek a spreader bar to fix a plane in Little Rock and plan further visits to Baltimore Miller Field and New York’s Miller Field before returning to Hertford by Christmas.
Attorneys for McDermotte seek to prove he did not participate in a conspiracy with Rudner and Mollott to commit murder. The defense contends the killer staged the murder scene while McDermotte was not present. Witness Mrs Hudney, wife of one suspect, disputed alibi details and described movements around the July dates.
About 100 passengers aboard the Mabra tae steamer trap in the Aegean were rescued after four and a half days at sea. They were landed at Providence aboard the Hema, as weathered sailors reported delays in passage.
Mrs Mitihia Toas of Mul Street, eighty, collapsed at home yesterday morning shortly before 4 o clock. An ambulance was summoned but she died at the scene. Medical staff attributed the death to natural causes.
Herbert Randolph Ort, editor of the St. Paul Pioneer Press and Dispatch, dies at a local hospital from a heart disease. Born April 20, he began in Talismore in 1900 with the Baltimore American, later moving to the Talismore News. He joined St. Paul in 1909, rising to managing editor, and was an early member of the American Newspaper Guild. He leaves widow and two children, Randall and Edenbeth.
Danbury dispatch reports Mrs Keane, wife of Patrick J. Keane of Norwalk, collapsed at her husband’s trial and was hospitalized with pneumonia. The incident followed revelations about prior marriages and a suspended sentence for bigamy in Superior Court.
A Main Street resident reported $790 stolen from a bureau drawer during the week. Police investigated yesterday and questioned several neighbors but could not identify a suspect or provide new details on the break in.
Congress opens a brief week with Senate plans to push the 80 million Omnibus Rivers and Harbors bill by Tuesday night. House measures include naval construction and the Swing Johnson Beald Canyon dam bill, while committee probes into primary expenses and armament funding loom. Strong factions promise heated debates over defense programs, merchant fleet revival, and international arms talks.
Hartford Dow 19 Mert S Thidop Hartford late clerk of the House in the 1925 session has announced his candidacy for re election to that place in the 1927 session. It is expected J Frederick Baker of New Haven will be a candidate for clerk of the Senate and Daniel F B Hickey of Stamford for clerk of the House. Henry Nowtell Britain assistant Senate clerk died during the st e Senate clerk he AP the clerk a tant clerk of the House are nominated at the majority party caucus the night before the session opens.
New York Dec 11 Arturo M Elias consul general of Mexico issued a statement replying to the US Catholic hierarchy pastoral letter on Mexico's religious controversy. He asserts religious freedom is a fundamental American tenet and contrasts Mexico's history with church dominance. He cites independence struggles and Fuentes separation of church and state, arguing Mexico seeks tolerance and equality, not state religion.
Ormiston heads to San Francisco from Los Angeles pending conspiracy indictments. The case involves Aimee Therve n case with bail set at 5006. He will spend Christmas with his parents before trial. Separate charges involve McPherson and Wiseman Ste. trial dates not yet fixed.
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