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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1926

Page

2

U S Tax Refund Totals Reported By Mellon

Washington reports Mellon data show tax refunds reaching millions over several years. The Treasury and key agencies allocated funds. figures name many corporations and individuals. Names and places appear in the fragmented OCR, including New York and Chicago entities, with totals showing millions and tens of thousands.

Washington de Oesf Ay Mellor Congress Simedd Peesiden Treasury Famale

Cleaner Plays Walker’s Orders in New York

The article outlines a chaotic scene in Connecticut and New York theater where Cleaner and Walker clash with producers over censorship and dress codes. It names figures such as George M. Cohan, Lee Shnit, Arthur Hopkin, Selwyn, Belts, and Collins, noting officials consider censoring unofficial adjunct offices while producers resist.

Connecticut Walker New York Harris Elthten Distelet Ney Kanten Otly Antony Eality Boll George M. Cohan Lee Shinert Arthie Hopking Wit AL Prads Juhe 4 Frehin Ve Selwyn Belts Tolan Collen

Flogging Angers Georgia Governor At Hooded Band Trial

Governor Walker offers a $1,000 reward for the first confession as Toombs County Superior Court convenes January 17 to probe the masked gang that fatally wounded Wills Wilden. Five alleged members face charges while a chase and kidnap attempt tied to thefts are noted amid violent arrest details.

Georgia Qov Walker Vinton Th. N. Hardman Loula Villa Toombs County Chase Brown Lyond Shaer

Christmas Tree Taken From Lawn In Theft Case

Police seek thief after a large ornamental Christmas tree was cut from a lawn on the Ridgefield road area. The 250 year old tree stood near buildings and grounds, creating travel disruption with ice and debris. A reward is offered for information leading to the apprehension of the culprit. Local residents report damage and concern over road safety in winter conditions.

Sewtown Dell Sheetstoe Pilleaman Tao WM Carroll Ridgefield Bolles Carricks Atta Hidawetfeld Palice G. Zorn Mimont Lous Teland M. J

Governor-Elect Seeks Cooperation Ahead of Inauguration

Alabama governor elect Zzz seeks tie to office staff and access to the executive branch before inauguration to ensure seamless transition. He plans to cooperate with the incumbent on state administration and accompanying affairs. The article notes the transition details and the roles of staff.

Montgomery Ala Anton Trem Todas Poxiner Alabama Nore

Eliau Root Wins Woodrow Wilson Foundation Prize

New York December 38 CAP Retibutes to Woodrow Wilson and Elihu Root were paid by Norman H. Davis president of the Woodrow Wilson foundation tonight at a dinner where Mr Root received the foundation's award of 25000 for the most outstanding contribution toward world peace. Root praised Wilson's League of Nations work and lamented the United States failure to aid the league. Davis noted Root's 1920 effort in creating the permanent court of international justice and the prize honors Viscount Cecil of Chelwood as the first recipient in 1904.

New York Woodrow Wilson Wen Root Normath H. Davis Woodrow Wilson Foundation Root Woodrow Wison League of Nations United States League Rout Viscount Cecil of Chelwood Viscount Cecil Great Britain League ‘of Nations

US Policy On Central America Landing Sparks Protest

Reported White House stance states the United States acted to prevent fighting spillover in Central America while denying interference with local leaders. A protest from Sacasa’s envoy cites censorship and blocked messages, though officials question its recognition status and any formal reply.

Latimer United States Central America Pointe Puerto Cabesas Sacaga Sacana Bragsmans Riwff Lumler Company Puerto Cabe Tos. Vaea Ders Aid Pot State Department Chfefa Aimangion Puerto Department Formic Washington Kellogg Wilbur White House Navy Department Witten Nicaragua Dees

Williamson Named Darien Prosecutor

Darien appoints Charles Ki Williamson as prosecuting attorney by Judge Charles Bates Dana. Williamson, a SPEC lawyer and representative in the state house, is known as the father of the town court after a recent resignation by Max Spetkey.

Darien Charles Ki Willamson Charles Bates Dana Willamsorr Max Spetkey Willhimeon Dateien

Storm and Fog Paralyze Coastal Roads and Cripple City Transit

Heavy fog and a week of rain cause multiple car crashes into trucks in Devon and Greenwich with injuries. a Greenwich bus overturns on the Boston Post Road. Flooding disrupts Bridgeport streets and sewer systems while officials urge gutter clearance. A soaking storm brings citywide delays, with trains late and power and street lighting affected. Weather officials report 1.83 inches of rain and rising temperatures turning slush to ice.

Devon Julius Roberto Hallett Street Statile Milford Hospital A. C. Carpenter Greenwich Joseph Strawford Post Office Greenwich- Port Chester Boston Post Road Meither Bridgeport A. J. Northey Lawrence J. McCough William J. Mella Public Works Department Hone Dietetet Norther Norwich Nerwich Saudro Norwich Hospital Preston Frawley M. Turr New Haven Aulte

New Haven Adjusts Deliveries As Storm halts City Traffic

Street crews cleared the curb to curb path for blocks as a winter storm disrupted service. Mail carriers who finished their first delivery could skip the afternoon run while a major New Haven department store closed an hour early to let clerks reach home safely.

New Haven

Shipwrecked man spared by jury recounts cannibal pact

A shipwreck survivor testifies about clinging to life after 17 days at sea. He describes sharing water, nursing a dying companion, and a grim pact that the survivor would eat the dead man’s flesh if he died first. The tale ends as they approach Santa Catalina Island.

Hlm McKinley Kelly Bin Santa Catalina Island

Planned Reserve Police Squad to Be Formed

The police board plans a reserve squad equal to regular units, to supply future permanent hires and training. A Thursday meeting will decide squad size and details, with a $12,000 yearly salary appropriation sought, plus council ordinance power to appoint. Currently no reserve squad exists.

Theead Common Council Police Board

Hartford Board Approves Airport Beacon Project

The Hartford Board of Aldermen approved appropriations requested by the city aviation commission for beaconed installations at Hartford airfield. The plan aims to support night flying and extend routes to Chicago and a direct line to Manteval, with Sulaniak company stockholders informed by Treasurer A. Freeman.

Chicago Thrtford Board of Aldermen Dty Aviation Commission Urainurd Flell Sulaniak Company Mater Valeut A. Freemain Comdd Ilarbfard Wetton Tue Eal

Italy Germany to Sign Treaty Amid Balkan Turmoil

Berlin and Geneva reports indicate Dr Stresemann plans to meet Premier Mussolini in Italy. A health issue delayed talks but a limited agreement between Italy and Germany is possible. Germany already faces a revision pact with France Belgium Jolani Slovakia, aligned with the Locarno security framework.

Theft Reported at He Placement Spring Company Owner

A Dow proprietor of the He placement Spring company reported a break in at his Washington avenue apartment. A gold water and chain valued at 200 dollars were stolen while he was away from December until yesterday. He found a forced door on his return.

Tornade Netourg Wilaineton del Tar Alfred A. Dow Heplacement Spring Company Washington Agenas Dow Aves Triegiers

Japanese Prince Arrives Unnoticed in American Tour

Prince Yasuhito, heir to the Japanese throne, arrived incognito with a delegation from Washington and New York. He met officials, toured in a police escort, and prepared a statement expressing a painful yet hopeful mood as he planned a quiet stop in San Francisco before sailing to Tokyo. He showed interest in American sports and Babe Ruth but avoided questions about his father’s funeral.

Washington New York Bruce Plaza Hotel Hote Biltmore Yasuhito Japan Cooldee Ware House San Princisco Tokyo Pacific Coast Hugh Wilson Ammerican San Francis Prince Iny Babe Huth Oxford

Lewis seeks state action as lottery case looms

Lewis spends day at business plans of the state for an expected drawn out legal battle. State's Attorney prepared to present cases of 35 others arrested in the same drive against lotteries. Five witnesses appeared for fees. names include Penrose of Naugatuck, Nigaowner of a Barnum avenue confectionery, Milletce of Bryant Electric, Gartland of General Electric, and Sergeant Michael of the local police.

Lewis Clifford B. Wilson Wiliam H. Com~ley, Jr Superior Court James FE. Penrose Naugatuck Arthur Niga Barnum Avenue Barun Avenue Joseya Milletce Bryant Electric Company Brookfield Avenue Albert Gartland General Electric Company Remington Street Michael

New Encyclopedia Project to Create American Social Sciences Set

The American Historical Association approves a cooperative plan with seven national bodies to fund an American Encyclopedia of Social Sciences costing 650000 dollars. The six year project will produce 40 volumes totaling about six million words with Edwin Seligman named editor in chief and a Columbia University team guiding the effort.

Rochester Executive Council The American Historical Association Edwin St. A. Seliman McVickar Columbia University Tr. Seligman Carlton J. Hay John A. Fairlie University of 1Aines Mary van Kleeck Russell Sage Foundation William T. Osborn Darnard College Clark Wisster American

Bankrupts Case Moved to Elm City

In federal court Judge Edwin E. Thomas signed an order transferring Alexander J. and Paul Resnikoff's petition from Bridgeport to New Haven. Referee John Iveugh at Gridgyauort will handle the matter, with Referee E. Hoadley at New Haven assigned. Debts total about 923,602 with substantial assets claimed. Resnikoffs ran Elm City Furniture and Empire Furniture in Elm City, with ties to New York.

Edwin &. Thomas New Haven Alexander J Paul Resnikoff John Iveugh Gridgyauort CO. E. Hoadley District Court Office Bridgeport Arrditers Resnikofts New York Thomas Resnikocts Furmner Vine Thomas Resnikoffs Elny City Furniture Company Impire Furniture Company

Norwalk 18 Apprehended in Liquor Raids To Face Trial Today

Assistant State's Attorney Hi Warle Garlick will present to Criminal Superior court today the cases against 18 residents of Norwalk charged with liquor law violations. Fifteen of those arrested in November in simultaneous raids entered not guilty as Judge Baldwin adjourned until today. Eighten accused electing jury would require a special session. other cases continued to February.

Hi. Warle Garlick Criminal Superior Court Norwalk Lewis Womley Alfred C. Baldwin Baldwin New Mayen County George Eckart Frank Pulitona John Drowzdowksi Bridgeport Gordon Budosky Julius Budosky Joseph Carrel John J. Flynn John A. Dearin Julia Jahan Thomas Ikely Touts Kiska Margaret Knapp Rose Lengel Be A Beval Anna Lujeski Louis Novack Micky Russel Edward Splan

Obituary notices for Moticka Burgess Avery and others

Obituary notices list death and funeral details for multiple individuals including John Moticka of 1548 Barnum Avenue and Mrs Charlotte Sehlee, with survivors, burial places, and officiants. The record also notes deaths in Kingston and Bridgeport, mentioning Joseph Histsan, Daniel O Keeffe, Julia A. Hrdina, Miss Julia Hyitina, Miss Johanna, Adela Batchelder, and related family connections and funeral arrangements.

Charlotte Schlee Arlotte Sehlee Beechmont Avenue Edward Sy Bethany,ational Church Josep Dean William Dunworth Frank Tate Sidney Bray Park Cemetery Lawson Robert Burgess Junny-Cive Anna Buress Daniel Farmy Youd Trouveull August G. Baker St.ford Avenue Jepson Percy Bure Litton Tenny E. Foster Piper Joseph B. Avery Kinngston N. Y Anna Avery Rye Harry Dahl Tar- Tytown John Saurier Kingston Grace Ave Asa Avery Bridgeport Mildred van Tross Pleasantville N.Y G A. R Joseph Histsan Munday Hanech Avenue Add Walter Celia Clara Bernard Hagger St. George's Church Charles Mercer Hall Trinity Episcopal Mountain Grove Cemetery Julia Firdina Julia A. Hyitina Stanley J. Hrdina Stephen Peer Frank Sehevick Leo Tirdina Niere Johanna Stanley Jirdina Housatonte Avenue Front St St. Michael's Cemetery

Colder Weather Reduces Floods

Forecasts of colder weather and clear skies give hope for flood relief in the lower Ohio and Mississippi basins. Renewed rains worsened inundations along main and smaller streams. Cumberland and Tennessee rivers overflowed, distress in Nashville, Chattanooga, and bottomlands in Tennessee and Kentucky. Fatalities total 13 with property damage unestimated. Memphis, Tenn. December 9.

Ohio Minsssippi Cumberland Tennessee Nashville Chattanooga Kentucky Memphis, Tenn Dee Tote

Merger plans for Nickel Plate face renewed snag

Frederick Edwards reports new merger plans for the Nickel Plate railroad valued at 1.4 billion dollars have hit a snag as disputes flare between the Van Sweringen group and minority holders of the Chesapeake and Ohio. George Kemp's minority committee protests large Erie and Pere Marquette stock purchases and potential Van Sweringen control moves, with details pending and January likely for new commission submission.

Frederick Edwards New York Agai Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad C, and O C. P M. J. van Sweringen Cleveland Nickel Plate Road Amd OQ Satane Southland C. Amd van Sweringen Merce Com Richmond Kemp Seuark Minoriy Lam

Boyle Delivers Revolvers After Failed Robbery

In Fairfield a $110,000 hold up left victim Joan KE. Beye shaken as Boyle, fearing self harm, surrendered two revolvers to a constable. Police have few leads on the bandits though the Essex touring car linked to the robbers has been seen.

Joan KE Beye Wairfield Boyle Korte Tkple Fairfield

Nurses Warm Party at Griffin Hospital Derby

Student and undergraduate nurses at Griffin Hospital Derby enjoyed an annual Christmas party at the nurses home. Highlights included a program of entertainment, light refreshments, and a varied schedule, with many in attendance from the nursing staff.

Griffin Hospital Derby Hite

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