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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1926
Page
19
Bank and Insurance Stock Quotations section notes market activity for financial stocks. Key entities include banks and insurance firms, with prices and trends for listed securities. The brief highlights movements, gains or losses, and notable shifts in the sector.
Patrick O’Leary, longtime New Bedford real estate developer and prominent figure in Mawes, dies after a career spanning decades that earned him the nickname O’Leary Square. He hosted the 1908 reception for General Nelson Miles and was a key community builder in the North End.
The report outlines near term movements in Chicago wheat, corn, and futures amid volatile prices. Traders note December and March positions, possible declines, and shifting demand as markets respond to supply forecasts.
Shipping notices detail vessels Voltaire, Neo York Peremure and others sailing routes from Buenos Aires and Vancouver with dates in December. The report notes cargo movements, vessel names, captains, and prices in pounds, reflecting maritime commerce and insurance terms.
A discussion on age of consent and maturity laws reveals that many states treat marriage and schooling differently for youths. The piece notes adults and youths face varied rules, with some states still allowing school law exemptions for married or pregnant girls and debates over legal infant status.
In commodity notes copper eases while tin remains steady with spot prices cited. Antimony and related metals show mixed signals with references to December and nearby prices, alongside vague mentions of Louis and a 68 unit figure, reflecting uncertain market mood.
The note covers a Sunday School gathering at 10:30 with a follow up Friday night Christmas tree event and final night meetings. It lists visitors and birthday parties at homes, including Linn Abbetts and Charten Nichols, plus Geraldine Wilder and others, mentioning engagements, family visits, and a bridgeport trip. It names Mrs Peter Laneh, Mr and Mrs George Davidsen, and several local residents attending parties and holiday visits around Newington and Bridgeport.
Funeral notices and obituaries chronicle the deaths of Juba A Wie Toueray ar dutta AL Eirding. Thomas Mullaney. Elizabeth Gallagher Hubbard. George H. Appleyard. Charles Ate Path. Joseph Zumbe. Irene Elizabeth Welly. Elizabeth duinchle. Nathaniel Graham. Joseph Avery. Adelia Latchedlerding. Robert Burgess. Natalie Waller Myers. Ralph Sandiand. William W Trinks. Elizabeth Warga. The records detail funeral times, church services, interments, and surviving relatives across local parishes and cemeteries, with clergy involved from St Michael’s, Sacred Heart, St Mary’s, and others.
Robert Henry Heltzel of 41 Colorado Avenue died May 5 at Hidgeport Hospital after a brief illness. He is survived by his wife Mrs William Beery of Stratford a daughter and a son Clayton Pleitzel of this city and seven grandchildren. Friends are invited to attend the funeral from the Charles L. Dennis funeral home 542 State Street.
Repub Mc an, Tenne ested campften funds from federal office told have been referred by Attorney to district attorneys for Western Tennessee. Tepub Mean of Michigan advised by Department of Justice. Senators Cowan chairs the Senate committee, inquiries ongoing. Attorney General advised evidence referred for appropriate action.
In Detroit on March 29 a clubber struck a 20 year old stenographer Miss Morte Colina with a wrench, pursuing her for two blocks. A second assailant, a 17 year old girl, Mila Zylyle, was assaulted and robbed in a vacant lot, found unconscious.
Hartford dispatch reports the Foot Guards under Major R Foster ordered to assemble at Whiting Street Armory on January 5 for a day of duty as escort to Governor John T Tram Dutt for his inauguration. They will wear blue fatigue uniforms with white gloves, belts, and accessories. staff, band, and music corps report at the same time. regular meeting set for January 3 with a planned entertainment.
A rum runner’s anchor caused a South American cable cut near New York assays that severed communications between the two Americas. The incident, blamed on the vessel, disrupted transatlantic and regional links with uncertain immediate effects on telegraph and radio traffic.
Remington Arms executives discussed cutlery, ammunition, manufacture methods, and new sales policies during the third day of the winter gathering in Aridseport. The banquet featured Colonel Merrimann as toastmaster and messages from J G Heath, Robert Mann, BEFF O'Brien, and others as the firm outlined reorganizations and future product launches.
ATLANTA Ga Dee g9 Cary Gatun FR Mev today owed it snauger's oath to swear off a 10 000 fine and begin serving at the federal penitentiary 30 days additional time on his sentence of two years for conspiracy to violate the national prohibition act. Medina was convicted with the sata Thomas L Felder in a bribery cane Involving federal officials. He is serving the extra thirty days in view of the 10 000 fine and will appear January 27 before the federal commissioner to swear off the fine. Means' sentence in the bribery case s expired today.
A Berlin wireless dispatch reports former Crown Prince Wilhelm is in love with a Jewish banker’s daughter, stirring consternation in monarchist circles. The Welt Am Abend claims his car sits daily at her home and cites altered remarks. Officials doubt the accusation.
Twenty churchmen writers and educators travel in a special Pullman coach from Boston for a ten day survey of relief economic and educational conditions in Mexico City. The delegation organized by Iluberi Sterling aims to foster better understanding between the United States and Mexico.
A series of academic leadership changes sees Dr Tenry of New York City succeed Prof Jima Warleton Monro of Princeton as head of history. James II of the University of Chicago and others are noted in the reshuffle with committees forming for administration, finances, and scholarly roles.
In Worcester Dee 29 AP report, Arthur Korzeun seven years old led cries that helped alert four other Korzeun family members found overcome by gas at 38 Harlem Street. Anthony Korzeun and his wife, their daughters Josephine sixteen and Stella nine, and son Arthur were treated by two police surgeons. Josephine, who assisted, collapsed after Mr Korzeun opened a door.
Elgin National Watch company announced an extra six percent cash dividend totaling 609000 dollars in addition to the regular ten percent annual dividend. Last week directors also declared a five percent employee bonus totaling 300000 dollars.
Mayor-elect Alfred N. Phillips Jr., in a public letter to Senator Matthew H. Kenealy, asks the Republican Town committee for its stance on City Clerk Joseph H. Provost’s bid to block his successor, Harry A. Williams, from taking office. If Kenealy does not respond, it will be read as support for Provost. Phillips argues Williams is a victim of a legal technicality and should assume duties next week despite residence outside town limits. The electorate, he says, chose Williams to be clerk.
James McAvoy was released on bonds after being charged with arson in a fire at his shoe store in Wallingford. Trial set for next Monday in borough court. Police investigation traced goods moved from a Meriden warehouse, with one forged ownership claim and no matching local resident found.
Immigration Commissioner Rusland stated aliens must be prepared to prove their right of residence when entering or reentering the United States. They should provide evidence or ports of entry to allow verification in agency records, or risk delays. The piece notes a 1926 surplus in steamship fines totaling 3,962,873 dollars for the first ten months.
Mrs Adeline IB Clapp of Bethel celebrates her one hundredth birthday at a rural Bethel home. Born December 29, she remains active daily at her residence. Widow of A P Clapp, she has two daughters, is a member of the Order of the Eastern Star and Bethel Methodist Episcopal, with relatives believing she is the living eldest member of her order.
Danbury business leaders push state officials to place a proposed new state hospital for the insane near Danbury, aiming to serve Fairfield County. A 8.5 million dollar state building program backs the project, with county rivalry seen as a factor and committee members named from Ridgefield, Gashen, New Haven, Haddam, and Norfolk.
Dec 29 report from Banbury notes a 18 year old girl arrested in Danbury after a raid on a house at Pahquogue avenue and Nichols street. She was committed to the House of God Shepherd in Stratford by Judge Samuel A. Davis. Two men, Louis Raphin and Josn Degunte, held for Superior Court. Gallagher acquitted for lack of ownership link. Four Portuguesa residents charged as frequenters were continued to next Monday.
The New York Tribune issued a statement denying any refund of taxes from the Treasury Department. It says reports accusing the Tribune are erroneous and that the fee fund was received by a manufacturing corporation with no connection to the Tribune. The corporation’s attorney once worked at the Tribune’s Nassau Street offices.
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