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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1926

Page

2

Yale Glee Club Revives Old Songs in Concert

Yale Glee Club presented five North Carolina mountain songs with B. C. Cutler as soloist amid lower than expected attendance from Stamford Norwalk and Danbury due to transportation issues. Yale orchestra accompanied dancing afterward while alumni committees listed members and chairs.

Tie Gles Club North Carolina B. CG. Cutler Sarttone Stamford Norwalk Danbury New Maven Yale BH. T. Buckingham Caremanion Studente J. W. Coper Glee Club Samuel C. Shaw Robert Adie Mortimer Comstock San Ard Stoddard Leverence Cornwall George M. Barker Nathaniel Wheel Twdiam W Rent Adelbert Nox Ashecs Robert Shedden WS. Rodis Frederick Stanton John Wueler, Jr Alden Lindole Norman Letda Buck Ingham, Jr Charles Skinner Fohn Fo Moakeon

Coolidge and Lincoln Eulogized by New Voices

The article argues that Democratic criticisms of Coolidge’s tariff and economy fail, noting past presidents faced opposition yet prospered under protectionism. It defends a growing government needed by increased workload and cites rising postal and governmental activity as signs of prosperity.

Washington Lincoln Grant Cleveland Wilcoa Coo World Court

Government to File Trust Suit Against Grocery Trusts

United States moves to file a trust case against major east coast grocery firms and milk companies. The action targets National Food Products and related chains, claiming a vast network controls food supply and would crush competition. Names Bohack, Ault, and US Dairy among key players, with ties to Philadelphia Detroit and Brooklyn operations. The suit mirrors a prior Wood Products case and seeks to curb price manipulation.

United States Massachuwetts Ohio W.chltan W. CG. Bohack Corpany, Inc Brooklyn Long Island James Butler Grocery Company Davis Pember Grocery Company Borden Company Abpotts Alderney Dairies Inc Pennsylvania Philadelpia Red Tee Cream Company United States Dairy Products Corporation Philadelphia Detroit Creamery Company Detroit National Food Products Corporation H C Boneck Boharkar4 Co. Inc C. C. Bureprent Burdon Bros. Cou L. Benedict B. &. Tralesigent Sheffield J A Mackermott Atove Coporations Busas Satpp Canad National Food Projiets Corporation Conotrn Suc

End of Long Coal Strike Brings Relief and Accord

A landmark settlement ends the coal strike led by John L. Lewis with mediation by RF Grant of Cleveland. The agreement calls for resumed work under the expired contract with modifications possible, a two-man arbitration board, and a five year pact guiding wages and cooperation, ratified by both operators and miners.

United States Femnsylvania Federal Department RF. Grant Cleveland Ohio M. A. Hanna Company Susquehanna Collieriesy Company Hanna Concern John L. Lewis United Mine Workers Grant Coolidge W. W Engis Scranton IngHs Lewis Wilkes- Barrelete Mr. Grant Philadelphia Wilkes-Barre Associated Press Ritz Carlton Belevue-Stratford Verma Ist United Mine Workers of America Nists Board of Concilation Board of Conciliation Anthracite Board of Cendhilton Anthracite Operators Alvan N Markle James A. Gorman Scratton Gouyer‘nor Plachot Labor Davie Baeh

New Haven Oil Price Advances

New Haven February 12 AP The price of gasoline sold by Standard Oil and several large companies here will be advanced one cent per gallon tomorrow. The wholesale price becomes 18 cents per gallon and the retail price 23 cents.

New Haven Standard Oil Company

Senate Accepts Tax Reductions Amid Fiscal Feats

The Senate backed a 25 percent cut in wine and brandy taxes for medical and sacramental use with additional reductions approved in conference. Meckelar provided district court jurisdiction for refunds over 3000 dollars. Senate rejected inheritance tax restorations while debating further cuts totaling about 476 million this year. House reductions reached 330 million with White House cautious about revenue and deficit limits. Conferees proceed toward final agreement before signing by President Coolidge.

Shortridge California Senate Meckellar Federal District Courts House Ihabik White House Conference Committee Coolidge Tuo Reed Demmcrat Missouri Harrison Mississippi Smoot Nott Nebraska McKellar Tennessee Finances Committee Melion Hanes Treasury

Wakelee Livery Company Head Dies Suddenly

Canton Wakelee age sixty three head of the Wakelee Livery Company dies suddenly at his Cannon Street office last night. Medical Examiner reports heart condition. Wakelee died at 9 after a quick ambulance response. Survived by wife Jennie and eight children. The Wakelee livery company, reestablished over 40 years ago, has had its office on Cannon Street for 15 years.

Canton W. Wakelee Slxty Wakelee Livery Company Cannon Stree Ofice Cannon Street H. Rk. Deluca Charles W. Gardner Wakelee Mr. Wakelee Jennie Wakelee Dorothy Wakelee Haley Charles William, Harvig Clifford Wakelee

Coal committee dissolution noted in town report

A dissolved coal committee reports stock in hand consisting of semi-biluminous low-volatile coal sufficient for 36 to 60 days. Experts predict similar timelines for anthracite resumption and mine reopening. The Metvhikan Alaska site and a Metvhikan mill discuss electric motors and timber procurement for plant operations.

Chamber of Commerce Fuel Committee Arthur B. Kanting American Tube and Stamping Company State Street

Lewis Celebrates 46th Birthday as Coal Strike Ends

Philadelphia February 14 AP John Llewellyn Lewis head of United Mine Workers marks his 46th birthday as the longest anthracite strike ends and 168000 miners return to work after nearly six months of hardship. Lewis born February 12 1880 in Lucas Iowa. He rose to lead the union in 1920 and served on wartime labor and defense commissions.

Oyne Saa Nadne United Mine Workers of America Miners Scale Committee Philadelphia Ordain Bellevue-Stratford Penns Vamoa Bankers' Association Lincoln Falner Ail Elementta Consumers Harrisburg Finchot Washington Secretary of Labor Tavis Butt Scranton Neot Atx Numbher Mne Mr. Grant Lewis John Llewellyn Lewis Lewig Lucus Iowe United Mine Workers Coal Production Commission National Council of Defense United States Fuel Commission Springfield Tinois

Snowbound funerals delay two grave services in Kenosia

In Danbury snow drifts blocked Kenosia lake area cemeteries. Two bodies, John Silver a wealthy farmer from New York and Mrs John Ahearn, were moved by bobsled to graveside as funerals proceeded with only the sexton and undertaker present.

Danbuny Cathulic Kenosia Lake Outaleiris Behbou John Silver New York City John Ahearn Sexton Pallbeaters

Taxpayers contest city utility and property assessments

Bridgeport and surrounding entities press claims against the 1925 assessment roll, seeking reductions for gas and brass firms, liquor inventories, land, buildings, and machinery. Hearings expose inventory reserves, differential square-foot land rates, and disputed percentages of book value guiding tax calculations.

Publ! Utilities Commission David S. Day Bridgeport Gag Light Company Assensor Connelly Connelly Tseass Company Brass Company Crane Valve Company Macdonald Atterhey W.parker Deeley James U. Ludlum D. M. Read I. J. Cohn Bridgeport Thveating Company Kelly Bairfield Avenue Jim Street Iasa Mstead Henry Sheiton

Fiddlers Prepare for Elimination

Post and Telegram report Compensation Commissioner Ed ward Buckingham Angus P Thorne and Professor John Adams Hugo will judge the eliminations. Contestants can vote for favorite and second beat as judges assess applause and merit. Dinner for Monday night contestants at Stratfeld hotel. After the fiddling contest on February 25 the accordion and harmonica contest date will be announced. The paper invites old time musicians to join and prizes await. Send age address and details to the Contest Editor. travel expenses covered. Contestants should inform the editor of attendance plans.

Edward T. Buckingham Angus P. Thorne Department of Welfare and Charities John Adams Hugo Stratfeld Hotel Post Telestam

Trust Employes Enjoy All Day Theatre Party in New York

Employes of Bridgeport Trust company were treated to an all day excursion and theatre party in New York City yesterday. The 62 clerks attended the matinee of the operetta Princess Flavia at the Schubert Theatre and spent part of the evening at the Supper Club before returning home late at night.

Bridgeport Trust Company New York City Princess Flavia Schubert Theatre Duane

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