23 Dec 1926
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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1926
Page
1
London press labels George Bernard Shaw as G B Scrooge for criticizing Christmas. The piece paints Shaw as opposing festive traditions while accusing supporters of profiting from the season.
A garbled historical OCR fragment mentions a person referred to as the King’s son and references to a salad dressing context. The readable phrases suggest confusion around a custody or holding scenario, with scattered names and locations, but no clear event order or verifiable details emerge. The piece lacks coherent facts to form a definite news item.
Washington report on Carmin Thompson's recommendations to Congress urges postponing full independence for the Philippines. It supports gradual autonomy under a restructured executive with military guidance and a transfer of oversaes administration to a new independent agency.
Four officers aboard two planes collided head on about 400 feet above Chanute Field. Capt Harold G Loster, Lt Ralph Lokaster, Lt Henry Winkel, and Lt Albert J Dayton were killed. The crash occurred during a training flight in foggy conditions with the planes less than 40 feet apart at impact.
Nobile asserts he piloted the flight with dog aided more than Amundsen. The scrambled text references Norge and polar exploration, with mentions of Amundsen, Norway, and exiled or expatriate figures. Strong entities and implied controversy surround historic air travel claims.
Bridgeport W C T U readies to oppose hip flask sales as a public controversy grows. The piece notes efforts by local women’s group and mothers to lobby against beveraged containers, citing legal concerns and youthful use. continuation hinted on page.
The Ware Massachusetts and Cermentic SH plants' renewal plans were postponed after a directors meeting and a stockholders committee. The company aims to save costs and boost employee cooperation to keep all East Coast facilities open, but may liquidate assets if projected savings fail. Industrial future of Penn Ware Vil Gavemvitle hinges on these results.
A Congressional measure would urge President Coolidge to determine actions to restore order in Nigaragua and secure peace. The bill, moving through committees, cites U S recognition and requests potential aid and intervention discussions with the W orld powers. The proposal frames constitutional questions and possible support from the United States in response to the Nicaraguan crisis.
Boston swimmer Da Monisua or Boston girl swine amid a bold choice to discard her bathing suit for a color of 81 wse. She enters the $25,000 Star Swim meet this month, with Wisoy Morigen and Huber also mentioned in the context.
New York report states Josephine Cognino, accused of killing a man in a church procession incident, was found not guilty of murder by a jury. Defense argued impulsive act after failed police action, while the foreman cited insanity at the time of the crime.
A memo argues for reestablishing the Paving and Sewer Commission with a permanent body overseeing street paving and sewer work. It cites authority from a prior charter and urges the Common Council to grant the commission authority to designate streets and oversee construction under a fixed composition.
A chamber committee reports on telephone rate concerns and the need for fair pricing. The document cites a request for a measured approach and states the commission supports limited, proportionate adjustments to toll systems while maintaining service quality and regulatory standards.
A sweeping baseball scandal unfolds as league attorney Leonard and commissioner Landis seek full disclosure. Ty Cobb Tris Speaker amid illicit payments and game fixing claims surface, with Johnson pledging a formal statement after reviewing massive evidence.
Regal patrolmen of the Powe Department push for salary increases as city officials meet Republican leader Arthur F Connor to discuss pay. Officials seek higher rates for police in a plan supported by department heads, with talks expected to determine wage adjustments.
A gas station on the east side was held up at night by two men who entered with one waiting in a car. They stole $28, then fled toward nearby streets as police investigated.
A New York arbitration hearing heard Express Company workers demand a 12-cent hourly raise amid hazardous conditions. In Bridgeport a landlord found seven family members dead and two parents unconscious from gas, with investigators confirming accidental asphyxiation.
Nervous masked men armed with calibres and revolvers robbed 36 workmen changing seats at the Los Angeles Olympian auditorium. They seized cash from a safe, escaped with about $8000, while workers and bystanders remained unaware until the robbers fled. No injuries reported. officers reviewed receipts and insured valuables.
New York December 22 cabp reports prohibition chief Mills promises 15 more night clubs to be raided after recent alcohol raids targeting 58 venues. Central figure Mills notes authorities will pursue operators and cabaret crowds as Texas Guinan and other club figures are mentioned in the ongoing crackdown.
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