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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1926
Page
2
In New York a series of adoptions was recorded as wealthy families seek to give homes to orphaned and foster children before Christmas. The process, confirmed by Surrogates Court, grants or grants legal status to each child with foster parents to care for them.
The Beigeper Trendy and Gack Ce tay pet cet area faces action after a special AP report notes an ethical decision at a meeting. Debates center on procedures and potential conflicts, with references to a fusion of ideas and staffing for the bridge work.
Paris Der S4 AP report quotes Colonel Harvey stating Coolidge would run for president if the Republican Party and voters wanted him, noting no formal declaration yet amid party discussions and editorials.
Major James McMurray, longtime Bridgeport resident and former Common Council member, died Sunday at St Vincent's Hospital after a six month illness. He was active in fraternal orders including Clan Na Gael and the Ancient Order of Hibernians, served in the General Assembly, and led Hibernian activities. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs James C. Shannon and Mrs Agnus McMurray, and four sons. Funeral arrangements include a mass at Sacred Heart Church with burial at St. Michalettes.
A December report discusses persistent efforts to secure perpetual motion, detailing patent office remands and the legal route before the court. Names such as DAN BURY and FRANK FOOBEE appear in a scattered historical narrative about invention, patent claims, and procedural steps.
Amherst Mass December 24 The Boston market favors McIntosh Baldwin and Gravenstein with other traditional types waning. Varieties high in flavor and good keeping quality once popular decline due to lack of red appearance and beauty. Apple expert Professor Ry VanMeter calls for planting McIntosh and Baldwin heavily while Gravenstein should be grown where it thrives. Delicous remains common but often disappoints growers due to small size and storage issues.
Daniel Hatheway walked into police headquarters to admit theft of 435 from James Nepareses at 691 Myrtle Avenue. He claimed mental strain from family events and described a six week Maine lumber camp job before returning home to face charges and possible sentencing.
Air mail pilots in Washington face high pay to lure them back into the air. Base salaries range from four thousand to four thousand dollars, with mileage and night flight bonuses detailed. The article notes routes and per mile rates as incentives for pilots to return to service, while postal officials defend the pay levels.
Resnikoffs file voluntary bankruptcy petitions in New Haven dated December 24. Alex Ailes Jooumi Paul Lesnilogf of Arlageport list assets around 395 and operate Empire Furniture Company and the Unity Furniture Works. Westpert Concern owes 1.31 million with safety of 3,178, while Vinedorc Company owes 913,128 with no assets.
GARRISON N Y Dec 24 AP Travellers rushing home for Christmas were delayed for hours as movements of express mail and freight halted after a coal train derailed and struck a local passenger train traveling from New York toward Pougakeepale. The collision caused the derailment near this point and disrupted service on the New York Central line.
The William H Ciordey post of the American Legion in Ansonia elected Dr Cohan as commander in a contested race against Frederick W Drummel. Other officers chosen include Were Ler adjutant W Tanne attorney Levy and several lieutenants and serjeant at arms.
King Alexander of the Triune Kingdom of Berbs, Croat and Slovenes is described as a tireless worker who rises at five each morning and spends long hours with cabinet members and officials. He shuns court life, entertainments, and theatre, preferring music and long countryside walks as his only diversions.
In Athens Georgia the famous tree known as the Prey That Owns Itself has been damaged by insects and disease. N P Davie the noted surgeon will treat the oak and hopes the historic tree will continue to live. The deed to own the land beneath the tree was made by Jin W Tt Jackson a former University of Georgia faculty member.
Police report a 40 year old Iowa woman, Mrs. John E Berard, was found murdered in her cellar with a towel tied around her head. Investigators seek a man named Mr Williams seen by the victim’s sister and father before the discovery. A roomer, Moore, reported Berard speaking with a man she called Williams before the incident.
Washington reports that YMCA workers with the AEF were not civilians under the Berlin Treaty and cannot recover property losses against Germany. Judge Parker overruled the claims commission, stating YMCA personnel engaged in military operation against Germany, voiding veterans bonus eligibility.
London women and theatrical stars return from Paris to showcase the latest gowns at the opening of The Constant Nymph. Marie Tempest Tallulah Bankhead and others display black silver georgette and velvet gowns with fur trims and bold color contrasts.
In Banbury England a tradition tied to the marriage of royalty is set to be removed as a decorative cross once honored for peace and progress. The piece, once a heavily ornamental obstacle linked to the Princess Royal’s wedding, faces removal amid local sentiment and historical nostalgia.
Stamford fins and Electric company announces rate cuts effective January 1 saving about 106000 for 25000 local consumers. Gas price drops ten cents per 1 cubic feet and electricity charges six cents per kilowatt hour after a tiered use, eight cents earlier.
Wallington December 24 AP The Cabinet dinner of December 2 opened the strenuous round of presidential social winter activities which stretch to mid February The White House schedule burden includes return dinners for cabinet officers the Chief Justice and the Speaker of the House leading to twelve more formal occasions Each year more than 50000 visitors attend these functions with 8000 to 10000 names in the guest list and invitations sent for dinners or receptions The New Year reception draws about 4900 guests and sometimes up to 1000 are greeted every 20 minutes Mrs Coolidge wears five pairs of kid gloves at each reception and President and Mrs Coolidge greet all attendees
Paris December 24. Sacha Gultry reviews a new revue for the Daily Sisters showing an American accent carried around the world via motion pictures. The piece features American Negroes exporting jazz while singing French songs and includes a tableau from Siam with islands and a scene about a sultan’s harem.
Northampton December 24 154 students reported summer earnings totaling 17000 with an average of 14 per student. Jobs ranged from office work and hotel reception to tutoring library work and publishing house readers. Several worked in farming, housework, or as a chauffeur and telephone operator.
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