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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1926
Page
2
A garbled report claims large graft in Chicago reaches about 30 million yearly with insinuations of influence by prominent officials. It mentions alleged payments and political entanglements across districts and counties, citing enforcement scrutiny and investigations into corruption.
Reported rivers burst banks from Maoutleetin to naide as floodwaters threaten roads and homes. Authorities warn of rising waters along Pembleber Miawissippy corridor with hundreds of thousands in danger. Three unidentified people drown after a car overturned in floodwaters.
A group of firefighters petitioned the board for a $200 raise. They argued that other workers earn more and urged the council to approve higher pay, citing inequities and the need to retain personnel.
Yuletide emblems and college colors filled the Steatfield room for a formal ball hosted by New Rochelle College. The event featured debutantes and a jazz-filled evening with patrons including Mr. and Mrs. Eten and others, highlighting a refined social highlight amid a blur of names and affiliations.
A store owned by Peter Rouges on Poel Stratsturl avenue was entered overnight. Thieves secured only fifty cents before fleeing. Police were informed yesterday and are reviewing nearby surveillance data to identify suspects.
A long charity ball feature lists numerous attendees in elegant gowns and tuxedos, detailing outfits with velvet, satin, chiffon, and crystal beading. Names include Mrs Skinner, Mrs DeVer, Mrs Tarnum, Mrs Hubbell, Mrs Powe, and many others, with a focus on attire and social presence at the event.
Ambulance crews rushed patients from Brooklawn Place to Bridgeport Hospital after a reported incident. The records note three injuries, including a woman identified as Mrs Went, and the incident occurred around 30 a.m. at the Madison avenue area.
Announcement totals $96,650 pledged toward Shelton's first parochial school at St. Joseph's parish dinner. About 60 attendees heard Rev. Father Andrew Plunkett report $60,000 already collected and 42 pledges worth $16,050 at table. Major donor asked anonymity. If $105,000 is reported next week, ground breaking could occur in mid March on the church-adjacent plot. The two story school will have nine upper rooms for 450 children, basement with lockers and separate showers, plus a recreation and regional center with bowling. The religious need emphasized by Father Plunkett.
Three men were arrested yesterday by Detective-Serjeant Frank Holbrook on a theft charge. They allegedly stole a tire from Hyman Fitelson of Woodside Main Street. Suspects are John Rowrie thirty of 429 Connecticut Avenue, Walter Rourich thirty one of 43 Hough Avenue, and Victor Bower thirty of 240 Paylar Street. A witness followed after the car and noted license plates covered with paper, then saw the trio discard the tire near their garage. A prior related bandit case involving a stolen tire previously ended with a shooting by the same assailants.
The War Department denies attempting to suppress free speech on any subject. Secretary Davis told John Nevin Le of New York that no action was taken to block Mr Sayre from delivering his address at the University of Oklahoma. Lieutenant Colonel George Lewis, exec officer of the Fifth division organized reserves in Oklahoma City, expressed personal views on the matter.
An advertisement promotes Bromo Quinine laxative as a preventive for colds grip influenza. It notes a sate and troven remedy with the box signature of Lb W Greve and a 3iu label.
A Forestern night meeting of Court Wheeler No. 92 inducted new members and elected officers for the year. Dignitaries named included the chief, secretary, treasurer, and senior and junior beadles. The event followed the annual election and featured the installation of officers and the presentation of the newly initiated class.
Governor Lake appointed William B. Boardman as judge and Arthur M. Comley as deputy judge after the General Assembly adjourned. Merritt, a Republican leader in the Fifth district, led party activity. The Republican Town committee reported Christmas welfare work across districts with 4 to 40 families aided.
Mrs Wiseman said a man named Jack Woolles recruited her in San Francisco to role play a sister of the missing evangelist and prodded her in Los Angeles to create false evidence. The statements tied Woolley to the scheme as the inquiry into Mrs McPherson’s disappearance moves forward.
A man testified he did not know Jaci Woolley and rejected claims of engaging Mrs. Wiseman to impersonate Miss X's sister ten days before the Carmel incident. Woolley called the charges a frame-up by interested parties to derail the case.
An accomplice of Robertson in this fly was reported by Ridgefield barracks not yet in custody. Most stolen chickens, owned by Stanley Blackman of Mount Pleasant, were recovered by state police and found in poultry stores on Pem broke Street. The wounded suspect was arrested Tuesday night after being found in a barber shop on South Main Street and confessed, naming another Black man. police are searching for Iter warm pollee.
A ship in distress reported a missing rudder as broadcasting of New Jersey sesquicentennial ceremonies briefly interrupted after President Coolidge concluded his speech. Merederick W. Donnelly presented the key to the city of Trenton, and WOR’s station went off air briefly before resuming once details of the call from sea were received.
Mrs Ernest T. Walker, prominent society figure and wife of Wolsey Ltd. head, drove her car into a canal near Leicester and drowned herself. The coroner ruled the act caused by a nervous breakdown and found her irresponsible. The death drew wide attention due to the Walker family's social standing and Mr Walker's reputed wealth.
New York December 29 AP Union United company offers Schulte stockholders one half share of Union United common and $5 cash for each Schulte common share. Offer expires January 16. Union United formed to align United Cigar Stores and Schulte Retail Stores with other tobacco firms.
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