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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1926
Page
2
Secretary Hoover told delegates at a national education congress that public schools are the real melting pot creating citizens and ideals. He argued universal, free education sustains democracy and shapes a mass character through citizenship training.
The article recounts Carrie Everson’s discovery of a flotation method cleaning ore sacks in Denver, leading to mineral value recovery. Her brother’s analysis linked lead and zinc values to grease and soap residues, guiding development with metallurgists and early attempts in Silverton and Australia.
Still alarm response reports a back draft from a chicken stove at 48 Booth Street causing minor damage. Chemical reading 602 ppm noted. Nearby locations include Dow 473, Barnum Aves, Main Street. Units listed include Engine 10 and Housainntt Company at 97 East Main Street.
Mrs A J Emery of Stanford was recently appointed publicity chairman for the Airfield Company Republican Women’s association. She succeeds Mrs Joseph Peabody, who served as chairman for one term, and is noted as an active, capable worker in the organization.
Amhurst colleges scene centers on John Coolidge son of the President in a boxing bout against Mat Silverman nicknamed Benny Leonard of Amherst. Silverman wins the decision after John Coolidge vows he would rather be rich than president. Post bout, John resumes practice with Pug Kennedy and returns to his saxophone hobby, showing a lively campus life.
A fragmented Senate debate over time honored swearing in customs reveals sharp lines. Senator Reed indicated readiness to rebuke amid a recess, then paused and offered only brief remarks as he spoke in strong emotion. The episode follows an adopted mild rebuke from the Assembly and highlights party tension.
A County Planning body will hold a joint meeting in New Canaan to review aerial manning plans and highway routes. The proposal includes a possible map for Fairfield and support for the Light base association.
Philadelphia February AP reports a federal grand jury indicted American company for beetle embarance tied to December shipments. Indictments accuse two offenses involving rubber prints sent to Auburn Fed and Hopepon Va. Penalties include up to four thousand dollars per offense.
Washington February 25 AP report details a statewide radio debate between Sen Edwards for wets and Sen Brookhart for prohibition. The exchange covers the Eighteenth Amendment, the Volstead Act, Wheeler and the Anti-Saloon League, enforcement, and public sentiment.
A Gulf tragedy near New York is recounted by a survivor. The steamship, carrying about sixty people, was torn by a tempest and hurled into the tropical gulf waters. One woman clung to wreckage as cries filled the air while others perished. Seafaring witnesses report 26 rescued, with at least one dead upon arrival.
Vanilio, owner of a store gutted by fire on Monday night at 47 Job Avenue, reports detectives that 25 gallons of olive oil were stolen from the premises since the blaze. Police say theft followed the fire, with suspects believed to have removed the oil.
Braille committee members of the Junior League study raised dot system under Miss Lorraine Berger at Red Cross headquarters. The group, including Mrs. Fleming and Mrs. Barker, has logged 665 hours, aims to produce readable books for the blind, and some members near Washington certificates.
Hartford Attorney Thomas J. Spellacy a Democratic national committeeman led a party delegation to push a new issue labeled Ripper. Spellacy outlined plans for statewide tours, forming committees on finance and publicity, and establishing a permanent headquarters. Mrs. Lillian S. Abbott and Mrs. Alles I. Mooney were elected national committeewoman and state committee vice-chairman respectively, with observations on past party efforts and a note of a December New Haven meeting controversy.
Plainfield garage owner Charles La Vallee was arrested by state police on a charge of dealing in stolen automobiles. Bond set at 1000, with a Fairfield town court hearing slated next week. Police tie the arrest to a Providence gang roundup and the thefts of about thirty cars linked to the cases.
Eleanor Milano aged two died from smoke inhalation after a fire damaged the family home Tuesday morning. Her sister Trose, three, had died yesterday. both children were upstairs as their father directed coal delivery in the basement when flames took hold. Police have not yet determined how the upper part of the house ignited.
State Prohibition Chief testifies that brothers were arrested over a Danbury denatured alcohol shipment. Authorities argued the Danbury plant sent barrels to New Haven firm with permits, while federal rules on branding and serial numbers were not followed. Prosecution and defense questioned administrators and agents about legality and transport to the Florio truck and subsequent arrests.
The First District Independent Republican club plans to submit a constitution and by-laws at tonight’s session at 2 Cannon Street. A regular meeting date will be set and other matters or navigation discussed.
The testimony features Miss Rambeau and Anson denying impropriety with Mrs Manton, while Anson calls a telegram to Mrs Manton humorous. Rambeau says rehearsals demand long hours and she relaxed in a night dress during the raid. She notes the night attire was not flannel and shows her personal comfort.
The couple were wed by Judge Eaton Wakeman with Deputy Sheriff Frank A. Fasanella as best man and Edward Palmer Jr. as witness. Lanze was jailed soon after, while Tigazo’s ex wife, custodian of two sons and a daughter, plans a second marriage within a week. Wives Lonzo and Tage ment remain affectionate and inseparable as the case proceeds under Judge Mirvin.
Reports from Mexico City say hostility over the religious situation grows more bitter and controversial. Officials deny persecution of Catholics and state the new order enforces the constitution, while others say the government uses the issue for political propaganda.
Washington b ed. 25 AP With more than half a dozen senators barricading behind cloakroom doors one Senate could not reach a quorum to decide taxing the Navajo Indians for road bonds. The roll showed 27 in favor and 28 against. three were patted and unable to vote, leaving one short of quorum. An adjournment motion passed as senators fled cloak rooms after the aborted vote.
Ridgefield February 25 Former police man Stanley Kopernack of Dudley Mass was arrested here on charges of attempting to bribe Trooper George Weber of the State police to pass his rum fleet through the train on various occasions He is held in Danbury jail in default of 5000 bonds Kopernack will be arraigned tomorrow He and his brother Raymond were previously arrested in Danbury during Christmas holidays on liquor transport charges fined 190 and sentenced to 30 days in jail
The government seeks civil action against 1921 and 1922 income totals for Kessler, alleging underpayment of taxes. Reported incomes were $23,145.48 in 1921 and $9,688.58 in 1922, with deposits varying yearly. The claim alleges $1,560,031.24 owed, plus a 60 percent penalty, totaling $2,340.04.86 for 1979 alone.
Veteran explorer Malcolm Smith commanded an Eskimo husky team to trek sixty five miles to Barrow to assist a stranded motors division and press for air support for Polar Sea flights. He shed sixteen pounds on the trail and urged Wilkisg to move supplies by dog team while airplanes would bring gasoline. Advertisement for laxative tablets follows.
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