24 Dec 1926
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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1926
Page
1
A head-on collision in a driving rain on a Georgia siding killed multiple passengers and injured many more as rescue crews worked through wreckage. The southbound and northbound trains collided. the number of dead and injured remained largely undetermined amid chaotic, unfolding reports.
In New York a crowd of women in rompers fled a theatre fire on Broadway causing a scene near firefighters. Patrons sought escape through exits while observers described dramatic moments as flames damaged the building and clothing was burned.
Dr. Alfred C. Funes, prominent local dentist and former yard owner, purchased property on Fairfield Avenue between Water Street and Inton Avenue from Harry O. King to site a Bridgeport junior college. The plan envisions the first two years of college work, aligning with broader movement for a regional junior college in New England.
Greenwich, Dew. Fire at the fashionable My Court School for Girls in North Street destroyed the building and killed a man believed burned to death. A brick wall threat delayed the search, with explosive demolition planned to reach the ruins while firemen worked amid intense heat that burned Lt. Edward Orley. Insurance valued at 400000 on the building and 190000 on contents. Sixty five students and teachers were inside when the blaze began around 3 o’clock, with most away on Christmas holidays.
Ambassador Peter Angustus Fay is resigning as U S consul in Buenos Aires. The career diplomat, who has been in Argentina under a year after previously serving as minister to Roumania, asks to return to Washington. Family grief and recent death of his 11 year old daughter are cited as factors in his decision. He will arrive in Washington in January.
A bomb in Baldivn Baldivn Tavern killed two people and wrecked the business district. Authorities after a note to cyber threats linked a Vildewan Acewray to an explosion that leveled several shops and injured a teacher on a Christmas shopping trip.
Washington report shows motor buses in operation across common carriers totaling 352,900 miles, far exceeding all railways. The Untarstate Commerce Commission released preliminary findings from 134 of 176 class I lines, noting roads and subsidiaries operate most buses, with railroads entering motor service in select cities. A forthcoming full report will await complete responses while suggesting possible policy actions.
Hearing for Americut Express employee on a 42 cent per hour raise was halted so officials and witnesses could spend Christmas at home. Jas James A. Clark, chairman of arbitration, said the session was adjourned to allow parties to prepare as cost of living discussions continue with the Brotherhood of Railway Clerks and associated unions. The dispute centers on wage hikes amid living-cost pressures and will proceed at a later date.
A southbound freight gondola coal car derailed near Gerritsen New York, striking a passenger train and injuring several passengers. The engineer and fireman were seriously hurt as hundreds of feet of track were damaged and routes to Poughkeepsie were disrupted.
One way traffic is being tested on Fairfield Avenue to assess impact on travel speeds. The traffic division conducts a prolonged trial across multiple weeks with plans to introduce a new stenat measure while monitoring effects on westbound and other flow.
Parachute jump saved mail pilot Warren Williams of the air mail service four miles off shore when he ran out of gasoline near landing spots. He escaped with only slight scratches. Mail was scattered but recovered by postal authorities.
Washington December 23. Congress member Butler declares America was fooled into scrapping her navy while other signatories of the 1922 arms treaty violate the spirit by building more ships. He criticizes Geneva conference outcomes and argues force may be required to secure an arms agreement. He notes Allied nations opposing U.S. naval restraint and mocks commissioners for their treatment at the conference.
Scores of prominent business and political figures gathered for the funeral of Charles F. Brooker, chairman of the board of American Brass, held at Christ Church with bishops and local clergy officiating. The service featured a restrained eulogy as the casket rested in a gray metallic tanket, with attendees from Connecticut and beyond.
MIDDLETOWN Dec 23 The Westbrook seawall affair linked to the state election was dropped by State's Attorney Ernest I Inglis and Judge John J Booth agreed There is no law under which those involved can be punished Eugene Post Deep River ex highway foreman was accused of building a seawall with state laborers paid as road workers Inglis ruled the action does not constitute embezzlement or fraud and there is no basis to prosecute further
Governor John H. Trumbull told attendees at the Huntingon Republican victory dinner in Shelton that the Commission on State Institutions will urge 38.5 million in capital investments for humane institutions as part of a balanced budget, warning that many projects will be sidetracked unless new tax sources or higher revenues are found while maintaining a pay as you go policy and a state reserve fund. The address stressed Connecticut’s finances amid a large surplus and urged careful expansion only with funds to pay for it, with lengthy remarks about the governor’s fiscal approach and party support.
Florence Trumbull, daughter of Connecticut's governor, spurns an invitation to the inaugural ball with President Coolidge's son John amid a crowded scene. Mrs. Trumbull jokes about a secret service needing Florence, while Florence avoids reporters and a late invitation over parental disapproval.
The State Institutions Commission urges an $8.5 million building program led by a new insane hospital in Fairfield County to house up to 2,000 patients, starting with 1,008 beds. The project, supported by Governor John H. Trumbull, targets western access and existing overcrowding while funding the Manas field State Training School and a women's unit at the Connecticut State Farm.
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