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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1926
Page
4
A Seattle based report notes Captain Georges ST Wilkins plans a polar expedition to the region north of the American continent. The flyer outlines goals to establish supply bases, seek warm Atlantic currents, and probe the extent of unexplored waters beyond Alaska toward the Arctic basin.
The Fire committee of Camiron Council heard petitions yesterday afternoon. They reviewed Mary Ro Wakee of 167 Cannon Street seeking permission to operate a public garage with Statth and 195 Fairfield Avenue seeking permission to operate a bakery and team.
An old advertisement touts a home remedy called TLEM OID claimed to vanish piles by freeing blood relation in the lower bowel. It asserts internal remedy by Leonhardt and promotes sale via Hinde and Tev Drug Stores with a 1 percent guarantee. The copy urges immediate trial to avoid costly surgeries.
During these times many claim headaches weakness stomach troubles and irregular bowels. If mothers only knew what Gray’s Sweet Powders would do for their children no family would be without them. Easy to take and effective, mothers who use them tell others. Used by mothers for over 300 years. Sold by druggists everywhere. Trial Pack sent free. Address Mother Gray Co Le Roy New York.
In Muskogee Oklahoma a bank run began after rumors spread about Commercial National Bank. The Kansas City federal reserve sent 500000 to aid the institution and outside resources exceed half a million dollars. Local business leaders pledged additional deposits as officials said the rumors were false. D N Fink longtime bank president appealed to depositors to calm the crowd as withdrawals peaked before closing.
Chicago Feb 11 AP Young women in many cities pestering Elmer Williams of Toulon Nanpets with offers of marriage and admiration after he won the world corn husking championship last fall. A Kentucky widow farm advisor Stark county wrote to the Illinois Agricultural Association asking to be listed for a second term. A letter from Harmony New York and another from two women who mocked Charlestoning praised his record and offered to meet. The issue is that Williams is married. Mrs Williams destroyed the last letter.
Nathaniel Wheeler was added to the Faufield Trust company board at the annual meeting. Directors named include Simon Bradley, George P Brett, Stanley H Bullard, and Oliver G Jennings who remains chairman. Officers renominated were Oliver Jennings as chairman Horace Merwin as president DeVer Warner as vice president Phil Dillistin as secretary and treasurer and David Huntington as assistant treasurer.
Mildred Brown Sweeney formerly of Shelton now living in New Haven shouted at an attorney in Superior Court before Judge Isaac Wolfe as deputies escorted her from the room. She seeks a divorce from Edward F. Sweenes, a mechanical engineer who said he sparred as a partner for leading pugilists. Judge Wolfe reserved decision.
Washington Feb 12 AP A general revision of alcohol permit regulations was ordered by Assistant Secretary Andrews of the Treasury after a Federal Judge Dickinson ruling. authorities had sought to cancel permits and require reapplications. Swanson Chemical and Beach Chemical had permits canceled Dec 31 and the judge upheld the decision. No details on changes were available beyond compliance with the court ruling.
Rome reports Premier Field of Marian’s Munich remarks quoted by Mussoini allege he remains loyal to Italy. He says his parliamentary speech was misreported and he only urged equal language and religious instruction rights for South Tyrol Germans. He denies Bavarian sponsorship of any boycott against Italy and argues language liberty would prevail for Germans in Tyrol.
In Berlin on February 11 the former Italian premier Nitti told Vorwaerts’ party correspondent he believes southern Tyrolean loyalty to Italy hinges on fair treatment. He criticizes Mussolini and asserts only janoramuses would belittle German culture. He urges friendship between the two peoples amid Tyrol minority measures.
A regional press censorship order in Bolzano, Southern Tyrol forbids sending news from the area without prior submission. Infringement will bring punishment and expulsion, says the Herzog Uress agency.
New Yorkers, urged by the coal smoke cloud, share food and clothing with striking miners’ families. Three miners drove 184 miles through snow to bring a truckload of essentials to New York, with plans for another load. Socialists in East 13th Street coordinate the relief, shipping over 30 cases of clothing to miners’ families.
International Silver company has given an option to R. P. Tracy to purchase its Manning Bowman & Co. holdings. Tracy may pay $40 to other shareholders or exchange their stock for securities in a new corporation to take over the industry. Tracy will be president of the new firm. George J. Savage will be treasurer. The business is capitalized at 800000 dollars with $25 par shares paying eight percent.
Washington February 11 AP The Bureau of Mines projects U S petroleum output in 1925 likely to top all records with a preliminary estimate around 7 000 barrels and final figures near 764 000 000 barrels, up seven percent from 1924 and 43 percent above the 1924 record. World crude oil production in 1925 reached about 1 060 000 000 barrels, a 65 percent rise, led by United States output despite Mexican declines.
Hartford police pursue reports that James Devery, aged about 11, vanished from in front of St Joseph's Cathedral after Sunday mass. Teachers ask pupils about a boy resembling him seen with two men near Colt Park, and two tall men were overheard discussing their companion. No child has been located, snow may have hindered the search.
Seven injury or damage claims filed with City Clerk Alfred W Burdick cite two blizzards last week. Notable cases include Fred A Start’s auto damage of 85 dollars at East Main Street and several fall injuries on icy sidewalks during February. Rabbi David Levy seeks reimbursement for injuries on Congress Street in front of the vacant lot by the German Reformed church. Frank B Plumb asks for car damage after a snow plow backed into his vehicle at Lafayette and State streets.
Fort Myers Florida February AP Thomas A Edison on his 79th birthday says he cannot retire and jokes about trying to quit smoking cigarettes He favors prohibition evolution the World Court and Colonel Mitchells air policies and hosts two groups of reporters at his Fort Myers home as he remains active and curious about books and interests
Sydney Beer, a 24 year old Liverpool cotton broker, won six million francs over six nights at Cannes baccarat tables after early losses. He reportedly lost 790,000 francs after two eight hour nights, then surged to about 1.7 million francs. He distributed 1000 tips to gaming staff and 500 to the bartender and continued playing.
In Jersey City New Jersey a jury awarded Joseph Genatt Sr. $10,200 against Adolph Bentz owner of two great Danes that killed nine-year-old Joseph Genatt Jr. in Floral Park North Bergen in 1928. Bentz argued the boy was trespassing while the dogs were used to guard the park.
President Coolidge weighs keeping the White House near Washington to dodge Massachusetts senatorial battles and House re elections. Advisers stress staying away from Swampscott and the heat, while White House invites pour in from Maine to the Pacific coast.
Albany February report states bank robber and murderer Ross, once condemned to die, has been granted a life reprieve until May 17 to serve as a star witness against co-robbers in the First National Bank of Bellmore heist that killed bystander Ernest L. Whitman. Nassau DA Edward N Edwards argued clemency could sway testimony and should not be seen as a reward.
Due to the storm Harding High dismissed at 1 PM with under half the student body present. The operetta performance was postponed to Thursday at 3 PM and Friday evening. A basketball game with Carmel Hill was postponed. state trade school will visit Harding this Saturday. Mr Beans, the stage director, worked on the operetta settings.
Al Jolson, famed comedian and singer, denied rumors of his death in a telegram from West Palm Beach Florida. He said he would soon be on the beach for sun and invited doubters to see for themselves. He referenced Mark Twain humor in his denial.
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