11 Feb 1926
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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1926
Page
1
The Senate, with 18 Democrats joining Republicans, approved a sweeping tax reduction including repeal of the inheritance tax and cuts on auto taxes, admissions, and dues. The bill, backed by administration forces, faced long debate and near eight hours of discussion before final passage.
A garbled clip reports Britain protesting Mexico over an alien and a reference to Washington. The text is fragmentary with scattered names and places, including mentions of Mexico, Britain, and page continuations.
Obituary notes the death of Dr J W Wright a famed physician who practiced in Davenport and Plymouth. He studied at Luhers College and earned his M D in 1877 after long service in medicine. Funeral details and tributes follow in continuing coverage.
A witness arrives to testify in an arson case presented in the local court. The proceedings include testimony regarding the fire scene and persons involved. Police notes reference the suspect and involved parties as the trial progresses.
Judges led by Angus Thorne and John Adams select a panel for the Pelham Palace Theatre event. First elimination offers $2 in gold for top finishers with a finals prize to the overall winner. Arthur Avery is unable to compete tonight due to rheumatism, with Kerry selected to fill a spot as entries continue across multiple eliminations.
Edward Gray, held in New York as a fugitive in the recent Usnaimite plot against Conatible AL, was released by city police after Fairfield authorities delayed extradition. Judge Will iam & Ruinselli say it is best to hold further evidence and revisit the case later. Witnesses described seeing Gray in Fairfield and at an airfield. the investigation continues as authorities pursue new leads.
Readable scraps show a chaotic mix of names, teams, places, and dates. Mentions include Nak os, Vesely, Beate, Washington, schools, games, perils, and a thread of athletic or school notices with unclear outcomes. The piece reads as a rough collage rather than a cohesive report.
A driven sea tragedy off Briara Neks leaves ten fishermen lost with rescue efforts failing. Survivors describe frantic pleas as waves engulfed the craft. one man clung to the main mast shouting for help while others vanished beneath the waters. Coast Guardsmen tagged the scene and continued efforts, with continued reports and unclear final certification.
An amnesia incident follows a family bombing impact reported near Bridgeport and Tyidgeport with a young man named John White. he travels to his hometown to aid his aged mother amid memory loss after a blow to the head. He lived penniless, later receiving treatment at Hillside Home. Meanwhile Ramon Franco and crew completed a trans Atlantic seaplane flight from Palos to Buenos Aires in 62 hours. The arrival drew thousands to the waterfront as Argentine and U S aviation observers celebrated the milestone.
Reports say Helen Wills aged contends with critical condition. she plans to withdraw from the Catilon tennis tournament. Officials and doctors monitoring her status after a collapse near Norwalk, with county authorities investigating the incident and awaiting further medical updates.
Italy rejects the proposal to submit the German speaking population issue in the Upper Adige to the League of Nations. Premier Mussolini said the question concerns Italy's frontiers and cultural policy, affirming Rome's stance against German tutelage and any compromise on territorial integrity.
Two nurses and a patient at the Bidg pet hospital were moved to Inglewood isolation hospital amid a scarlet fever outbreak. Health officials reported the condition of the patients as not serious, while others remained under observation as the situation continued to develop.
City faces snow removal costs after two blizzards left streets clogged and residents in peril. Mayor Behrens and Public Works head A J Northey seek $25,400 to clear tons of snow, with the Board of Apportionment and Taxation unlikely to fund. If funds fail, city officials plan deficiency notes up to $55,000 to continue work.
The coroner investigates the death of boxer Smith after a fight that left him fatally injured. Prosecutors charge Br Broderick with manslaughter, alleging involvement in the boxing incident. Witnesses describe the events surrounding the bout and the medical response.
An unnamed countess faced detention by immigration officers and could not provide a reason. The distressed scene unfolded aboard a vessel as guards detained her on the lower decks amid snow and tense surroundings. Witnesses described a delay affecting travel and security procedures.
A New York to Boston steamer anchored off Monau Point during a storm, dragged its anchor and wrecked on the coast. It was identified as the Rees May with about 200 tons of freight aboard. Tugs were sent to refloat, while the ship rested near Fish Rock and the crew remained safe.
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