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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1926

Page

3

Old Ironsides Plans Another Cruise To Boost Fund

The frigate Constitution, known as Old Ironsides, will sail the Atlantic and possibly the Mississippi to showcase relics and boost restoration funding. Navy officials intend broad public access, with donations collected nationwide including Hawaii, aided by Rear Admiral Philip Andrews and civic groups.

Washington Constiuion Ironeides Navy Department Atlantic Mississino Patelore Fribute United States Ruston Navy Yard Hawaii A. © Ramshesky United States ‘Peast Aston Congress Secretary of the Navy Philip Andrews Boston

Reprieve Sought for Chapman in Connecticut Case

Delegates push to delay Chapman's execution set for March 3 as counsel visit the prison. Gov Alcorn faces a decision within a month or six weeks while the Supreme Court weighs an appeal. Defense leaders argue for a reprieve on grounds of fairness and humanity amid tense negotiations in Hartford and New York.

Washington Supreme Court Chapman Groehl Mr. Alcorn Walt Chapmmr Fe Connecticut Joseph Freedman New York Ina Griehl Wiartford

Spain May Call Fly ers Home From Argentine Flight Plan

Commander Franco says some planes may not return to Spain and the Madrid government has not confirmed action. The Plus Ultra voyage from Palos to Madrid demonstrates ongoing plans for trans-Andean air routes as interest in reusing the fleet grows.

America Ultra Madrid Cormmander Franco Palos Tot Hid Madrii Bes

Bottle throwing ends quiet party on Gregory Street

A drunken brawl at a party on Gregory Street last midnight escalated when bottles flew, striking Stanley Church at Crowther Street after a man named Jon Atsualo Wie was arrested, charged with assault, and later released on $50 bond.

Grregory Stanley Church Crowther Street Jon Atsualo

Blizzard Delays Pilots on Transatlantic Runs

Two pilots from HalrdS reached New York aboard the White Star Line ships Arabic and Volendam after storms at Fairfax delayed their debarkation. Mackey, though new to New York, has navigated European trips five times, including Bermuda and South America, with Halifax storms delaying return each voyage.

New York Efe Io Port Leo de Lichery Yank Mackey Fairfax Wriday Mackey Europe Bermuda South America Halifax Hiyn

Immigration Law Flayed by Official in Starthortd

Frederick A. Walls, NY city Correction Commissioner and former Immigration official, denounces the current immigration system. He cites the Countess of Corthesrt case as proof of double standards at Ellis Island, calls for stricter screening and removal of favored classes, and argues we should stop admitting the "cream" of foreign populations to preserve national interests.

Countess of Corthesrt United States Frederick A. Walls New York City Wits Island

Countess Cathcart Freed At Ellis Island

The Countess was released after a brief hearing confirming relations with the Hart of Craven in Africa. Inspectors Zucker Henry and Stimpson led the government briefing. the Countess, still married, admitted relations with the Earl. Mrs Gordon Carr greeted her at the battery and accompanied her to the Hotel Ambassador. The Countess said her release was a prayer answered.

Carmania the Battery Gordon Carr United States Ambassador Carr Countess Cathcart

Three murder victims in family fight at tenement

In a family dispute at 94 Cadar street two men and a woman were shot to death. Joseph Gennetti, 34, husband of the woman, is sought by police. Victims were Lucia Gearetti, 30, Francesco Colisanta, 59, and Rifaelle Revilacqua, uncle-in-law. all injuries fatal or deadly.

Cadar Street Joseph Gennetti Lucia Gearetti Prancesco Colisanta Rhode Island Rifaelle Revilacqua Hevilachua

Philippines Offer Prayer for Independence on Washington Birthday

Thousands gathered at Anuta Beach to pray for freedom as Italian Catholic dignitaries led an open air service on Washington's Birthday. The crowd knelt while prayers for independence were read, marking a large display of support in the Philippines.

Philippines Washington Anuta Beach

Pastor Beale Urges Christians to Grow and Serve

Reverend Hoale and Elutledge Beale of the Jrarkstreat Congregational Church, in a Mille Pod Christmns Need to Grow Up and Serve sermon, argued Christianity is a progressive experience. They urged believers to seek deeper knowledge, broader service, and moral refinement, condemning self centered Christians unwilling to mature for communal life.

Tory Elutledge Beale Jrarkstreat Congregational Church Hoale Ile Splrere Beale

Senator Reed Defends League Clash In Senate Debate

Missouri Senator rebukes the League of Nations and argues a treaty without Senate approval undermines U S sovereignty. He warns that entering the World Court would bind the United States to League mandates and erode constitutional control over foreign affairs. He contrasts isolationist and internationalist camps while decrying the League as a villainous conspiracy.

Jently Teasur League of Nation Senate Warriors’ Alliance Ku Klux Kan Knights of Pythias Masonic Border anti-Saloon League Missouri America Washington Europe League of Nations Reed United States

Accordion Expert Sets Tomorrow Show At Palace Theatre

An accordion expert, Mr Crowder, and Philip McGuire plan tomorrow night at the Palace Theatre to perform harmonica and accordion contests. Contestants must be at least 60, with first prize $29 in gold and second $20 in silver, as the fiddling contest proceeds are echoed.

Mr. Crowder Philip McGuire Kossuth Street Palace Theatre Post Eazram

Count Salm Says He May Never See Son Again in Palm Beach

Jeb Salm, in Palm Beach with his infant son Peter, parks his five suitcases and two tennis racquets at the Poinciana hotel before a possible trip to Washington. He leaves with the nurse and child for the beach, but says he does not know when or if he will see his son again. The week in Palm Beach has been quiet, with Salm largely isolated from society and spending much time in his hotel rooms.

Son Count Salm Palm Beach Palm Salm Washington Rayflower Hotel Peter Millicent Rogers Poinciana Teaving Poinciana Hotel Jle

Yale Receives Million Dollar Gift for Bingham Hall

Yale University to replace Osborn Memorial Hall with Charles W. Bingham Hall a 125 seat dormitory funded by a $1 million gift from Charles W. Bingham and family. The new building will rise at College and Chapel streets in Gothic style with eight story tower and will increase campus open space while expanding dormitory capacity and endowment. It will house 125 students and include spaces for student organizations and faculty meetings.

Yen College Chapel Streets Yale Osborn Oaborn Light William L. Harkness Willim L. Tlarkness Charles W. Bingham Wall Edwin McClellan Ian York Library Streets Charles W. Bingham Aish Phelps Stall Osborn Memorial Laboratoraes Dielege Chapel Walter 8. Chambers, LY New York Ciy Ldowin Chiles W. Binsham Yale Corporation Bingham Angell Yale Alumni Weekly Yale College Henry P. Wright Homor Wright Hiall Perry-Payne Company Cleveland Western Reserve University Case School of Applied Science Qotreland

Painters Seek $42 Daily Wage For Spring Work

The article notes painters demand a $42 daily wage for spring work, citing a $9 per day bar charge and potential contract reworks. It explains that under former agreements painters could not be bound to give months' notice after a strike, though current terms may allow a day’s notice before changes take effect.

First Service in New Church Held

The first service in the new church opened with aims to strengthen the spiritual church and recruit more members. Rev Forrest L. Knapp outlined the work and a blueprint of department roles was shown by Dr Day the architect. About six hundred attended the Sunday school service.

Forrest L. Knapp Vaucalion Vehoo Heliy Beijing Day Jesus God Tava Eroct

Canadian Vessel Backed Up Claims In Eastwood Incident

Captain Spindler described a cutter with two big guns on the bridge and two small guns on the bows, claiming the vessel was the Seneca. Coast Guard officers questioned the accusation, with Captain Blake denying firing on the Eastwood and offering no further statement.

Spindler New York Supercargo Linden Spinder Eastwood Bnight L. Blake Coast Guard Cuty Seneca G. Co. Carmine Ore New York Coast Guard

Phantom Slayer Ceases Firing in Smitha Case

Detectives report eight bursts of gunfire near the Kile location as shells with half moon indentations are found at Dr Searles office where he was killed and near the body of WLC McDevitt. Officer Tess Jonhuison improves after six wounds as Sheriff Congilt arrives to lead the Sniper search in Nebraskas Smitha area.

Reliroad Rees Johnson Polce Elect Ghells Fidentulion Dr. Searles WLC McDevitt Tess Jonhuison William Congilt Nebraska Ifker Smitha Condi Whey

Mystery Man Finally Identified in Amnesia Case

Washington's my man the seventy three year old victim of amnesia at Miner Peney hospital in Worci al Mass. was positively identified as Vedarich Mc Donnell who for seven weeks conducted the Boston department store in Spencer.

Worcialer Mass Washington Man Minerpeney Hospital Olnece Vedarich McDonnell Boston Spencer

Missionary Life in Congo Region Described by Rev Erickson

Rev Henry Erickson, on furlough after his first Congo term, spoke at the First Baptist Church about life among Belgians in the Congo. He described native customs, language challenges, and health issues, and linked current work to Livingstone’s 1867 efforts that laid foundations decades ago.

Belgian Congo Africa Henry Erickson Congo First Baptist Church Mr. Trickson Livingstone Erickson Almos

Klansmen From Afar Rally At Connecticut Mosque

A Connecticut gathering drew Klansmen from Providence Danbury Seymour and elsewhere to a mosque event. Police monitored arrivals and a Rhode Island contingent drove in aboard six buses. Imperial Wizard Evans spoke amid tense, hand raised cheers while debates over the Klan’s status with the National order continued.

National Association Morehouse Iliners Providence Ellis Advent Christian Church Danbury R. L Seymour National Enabler Association Interven A& Ticket Rhode Island Wizard Imperial Wigand Evans Marine Corns State Street America thOeir Wisard Mvans Connecticut Aventiy New Tinven

Two Cubans Arrested On Tax Counterfeiting

Two Cuban men have been arrested on charges of counterfeiting United States income tax receipts. A third Cuban is sought by police. The informant said Europeans are buying counterfeit receipts to obtain U S visas with Havana police.

Jtavans Jeb. Al(ap United States Causubite Havana

Bad Roads Provide Protection to Public Myth Explored

Boston reports in a February AP dispatch noting that during snowbound weeks fewer traffic deaths occurred in Massachusetts than in prior weeks. A. Goodwin, registrar of motor vehicles, emphasizes protective effect of poor roads on drivers, countering typical expectations.

Boston Massachusetts A. Goodwin Registrar of Motor Vehicles

Coolidge Kept Home By Cold

Washington reports President Coolidge remains under the weather from a cold for several days. He stayed away from work but his condition improved and he reviewed personal mail before a car trip to Lt. Charles Richardson's office for treatment. A radio hookup is planned to broadcast his speech to the National Education Association meeting after 8.

Washington Sulla Cook Will Ife Charles W. Prichardson White House Department of

New Headmaster Named by Massee School

Raymond Kwasnik a Loyola College and Johns Hopkins alum has been appointed headmaster of Massee School succeeding Rev Lester H Clee. Former city chemist in Baltimore and professor of chemistry at WN A College Cambridge Springs Pa he also served as interpreter for the American delegation at Warsaw and for the American consulate at Leipzig. Radcliffe W Bristol of Meriden Conn named assistant headmaster and former World War I 71st Division veteran wounded at Chateau Thierry later taught mathematics at Montclair and Wesleyan.

Stamiord Raymond Kwasnik Loyola College Johns Hopkins University Massee School Lester H. Clee Kwasnik Baltimore WN. A. College Campridge Springs Warsaw Leipaig Mackenzie Radcliffe W. Bristol Meriden Conn Meriden Wish School Chateau Thierry America Tilston Academy Wesleyan Massee Montclair Academy

Stillman Reunion Spoils Match and Engagement

Flo Leeds confronts a broken engagement as media attention follows Stillman family rumors. Flo moves into a New York apartment on 54th Street after a heated call to the fiancé, who refuses to speak. She becomes increasingly distressed with no visitors allowed.

Flo New York 54Th Street

Accuse Youths In Auto Thefts In Stamford

Stamford police say John Smal age 16 of 12 Lincoln Avenue and Thomas Hollin age 17 of 705 South Pacific Street confessed to taking 12 cars without permission in recent months. The vehicles were abandoned after use. Both youths have police records and will be arraigned in Town Court Tuesday morning.

Stamford Stading John Smal Lincoln Avenue Thomas Hollin South Pacific Terbert Wildman Glenbrook Twe Small Hollan

Bridal Pair Found Dead in East Side Home

Pablo Hoderrueg aged 22 and Nadavedo aged 23 were found dead in their East Side home with a gas jet open. Police believe the couple likely died after guests left while examining wedding gifts. a string on a package handle appeared tangled with the gas range knob.

York Pablo Hoderrueg Nadavedo Poliee Rome

Washington Beer Debate Sparks Prohibition Clash Night Before Conference

Washington becomes focal point in a prohibition dispute as the Anti-Saloon League and wet groups argue how the father of his country would view today’s dry law. Statements claim Washington would oppose the Potentate of liquor while opponents cite his era’s liberty and church ties amid calls for reform.

Washington Gronzie The Anti-Prohibition Association George the Thirds Wayne B. Wheelers Wheeler Coungel Anti-Saloon League Tose Woo Association iAttorney Sargent Facta George Washington Slayton Anti-Pwoen League Thomas Nicholso EF. Scott McBride Howard Hyde Russell S. E. Nicholson Bishhop Cannon A. J. Burton Mr. Wheeler Lindsay Winchester Big Valley

Local Fraternal and Lodge Meeting Notices

A list of fraternal and lodge gatherings in Stratford Ridgeport and City venues. Dates and exact locations include I O O F at 164 tute street Pioneer lodge 396 Stratford avenue St Paul Episcopal church and 1087 Broad street with various orders such as 0 U A M 25 and Daughters of Vet at 70 Main street.

St. Paul's Church Episcopal Tneas Council Main Street Zertha Lodge Hertha Cannoy Street Court Park City Broad Street

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