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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1926

Page

10

Bimba trial testimony disputed by state witnesses

The eight witnesses called by the state largely contradicted earlier days of testimony. They questioned Bimba's statements on religion and politics, with witnesses describing his remarks about God, priests, and communists as reminiscent of his speech notes. Proceedings edge toward possible appeals if blasphemy charges hold. The trial adjourns toward mid June with courtroom moves and related cases pending.

Ken Minglish Bimba Nad Lquor Diar Anthonina Kangizer Méruiggy Biba Lithuania Aealedy Bimon Blmba Russia America Switnesses Pees Christ U ‘Stanley Smith Gomenunist Party Ormere Pike Red State Supreme Court N@etense Libxa Flyouth County Plymouth Brockton

League Leaders Argue On Status Meeting Debated Finances

Bridgeport Civic League members discussed status and funding with state leaders Mary Bulkley and Mrs Fleck. Debate centered on whether Bridgeport could be relieved of state budget pledges and if local groups should align with the state organization to share financial burdens.

Liz Fleck Bridgeport Mary Bulkley Eleclion Crosby Sally

Free Eagles 10 Build New Home and Subdivision Plan

Continued from page one the Free Eagles lodge plans a new home with newly furnished interiors. Ownership currently lies with the lodge at a 107 foot frontage and 149 foot depth, with 60 feet of frontage allowed for the peers. The rest of the land will be sold as the project subdivides. George is to inaugurate steps to cover part of the expense, and a committee led by John Gonners and others will oversee the sale and subdivision.

Lodge Penn Ity Goege S. Mnpgnding John I. Gonners J. Tague H. Brady Tohn L D. B. McGee J. W. Kelly Willara Crordon Thomas Lovely Robert Meehan John Eckler T. Digney George PF. Jamison Thomason Reddy J. J. Feavey Joseph E. Keppel BR. Canfield M. CG. Fini T. Owaye D. H. Mona- Date

Commander says air tender not to blame in PN-9 rescue

Commander John Rodgers defended the aircraft tender Aroostook after PN-9 number 1 rescue from the sea during the California to Hawaii attempt. He noted the ship aided the fuel stop, planned the search, and that the crew produced the dispatch for the Associated Press amid a ceremony at the Navy Secretary’s office.

Hawaii Aroostook Secretary of the Navy Mr. Wilbur Robinson Everle Naval Operations John Rodgers Rodgers

Trial Opens Over Local Hall Organizing Dispute

A heated local debate centers on inviting neighbors to use a community hall. Proponents seek open access while opponents fear unruly elements. The speaker argues for inclusion under standards of peaceful conduct, citing New Testament examples to defend ministerial service in shared spaces.

Christ Mary Ce Wnelean

Daily Record of Ambulance Calls

Daily record lists ambulance dispatches including private transfers to Bridgeport hospital for numerous residents such as Magdalena Stabu Florence Nickererd and Lawrence Ryu, with details of addresses and destinations. It notes observ ation at Bridgeport hospital and several alcohol related or self harm cases, ending with a wandering woman taken to Hillside home.

City Michael Rush Stratford Lille Magdalena Stabu Aud Slemon Street Vincent Eo Incent's Hospital Cobb North Nashington Bridgeport Hospital KL Kruoney Bell Streets Dyin Fey Mary Sitoska Bunnell Arted Bridgeperkosp Bridgeperkosp Tat 4:00 P Om. For Mr. Leona Chagnon Union Avenue Ibridgeport Hospital Lonny Williams Hiltaide Jane Dor Jackson Street Hillside

President Signs Tax Reduction Bill Amid War Tax Repeals

President Coolidge signed a new tax reduction bill amid warnings on federal spending. The measure lowers income tax rates, increases exemptions, and repeals many excise levies. Officials say the plan saves about 887 million in taxes and aims to widen relief to personal taxpayers while urging Congress to curb army and navy appropriations.

Owl Coolidge Becreaty Mellor Lord Green House Ways and Mean Smoot Senate Hawke Committee Gerner Texas Simmons North Carolina Congress Gress White House Army Ik Wag Oudik RIO CO Wmich aAutomatic Mah Joni Braers Gaihering Tiel He-Eyster Cears Org Corporation Tates Ant Washitnoston Coolidge Seey Alhough Treasury Navy

Conny Talmadge to Wed Captain Mackintosh in Quiet Wedding

An announcement states Conny Talmadge, aged thirty six with no occupation, will marry Captain Mackintosh of the British flying corps in a very quiet ceremony. The couple have been seen together in Hollywood and are guests at the St Cyr home, with plans for possible civil or religious rites uncertain.

Flying Corps Mackintosh Scotland

Senate Rejects Judicial Issue in Contempt Move

The Senate divided on a report adoption with 7 Republicans and 26 Democrats for, 36 Democrats and Republicans against, totaling 83. Pairs and general pairings were announced. a resolution by Senator Robinson would let the President hire special counsel to pursue contempt against the Aluminum Company of America over a Justice inquiry.

Montana Senate Borah Brookhart Cougeng Razist Llowell la Pollette Nye Ashurst Tyard Brat- Broussard Edwards Tlareds Agetlin Mckeltas Mayilehl Nealy Overman Luttman Ransdell Heed Missouri Tobinson Arkansas Sheppard Smith Stepheney Swanson Tysos Walsh Wheeler Repphucain Bingham Butler Cavemon Cappsy Cummns Surtis Dale Hinsl Fess Gott Cooding Jines Washingwa Miceye Lenrant Means Metcalf Moses Nobeck Deneen Caraway Duport Harrison Jones New Mexico Johnson Greene Gerny McKinley Schall Stalhens Tierrald Underwood Galelett Republicar Glass McLodin Republicars Copeland McTrepublican McMaster Kendrick Shipstead Lormer Tabor Washington Aluminum Company of America Meilon Robinson Arkanste Judiciary Formini Department of Justice Howard L. Doheny Harry J. Sinclair

Houdini sparks uproar over spiritualists at inquiry

In a packed Senate committee room Houdini faced sharp questions on spiritualism and a rift in his marriage. Spokespeople accused him of stealing a charter from a reckless source while he defended his past statements and discussed marital troubles amid protests and applause from attendees. His wife remained silent as the scene closed in Palm Beach discussions.

Senate Committee Thie Fakair Houdini Imsdium Spiritualets DIA Massachusetts Madame Goetz Pennsylvania Palm Beach Fla Ludwig Salm Hoossirueten Washington Rogers

Carroll Appears For Hearing In Theatres Case

The report notes Carroll appearing for a hearing concerning restriction on showing pictures in their theatres. Following the hearing the American Picture Advertisers endorsed the theatre owners position. The piece criticizes party and stage organization tactics and hints at broader reforms in the theater industry.

Tess Stalion Picture Thea~tre

Jeritza Performs On One Foot After Ankle Injury

Metropolitan soprano Maria Jeritza sprained her ankle yet continued performances with husband Ision Von Popper assisting by carrying her on and off stage. She pressed through a Brooklyn Academy of Music audience disappointment, singing on one foot between curtain breaks after a Worcester, Massachusetts concert the prior Tuesday night.

New York Mme Maria Jeritza Soprang Ision von Popper Brooklyn Academy of Music Worgester Maiss

Negro hangs for attack on young girl at Georgetown

In Georgetown Delaware on February 26 AP reports 21 year old Wm Butler was executed by hanging for felonious assault on 12 year old Eleanor Stenmetz. A crowd of about 5000 watched as his body dangled at 10 40 amid old Sussex county customs. Eleanor remains in hospital with a fractured skull and internal injuries. Peter Stenmetz, father of the victim, witnessed the execution noting the grim scene.

Georgetown Del Butler Jin Cup Alley Sussex County Rail Yard Tin Cup Alley Peter Stenmetz Eleanor

State inventor supplied weapon used in Omaha killings

Hartford Feb 26 AP Frank Carter an Omaha killer used a 22 caliber revolver with a silencer supplied by Eugene G Reisinger a Hartford inventor now serving a New York prison sentence for selling silencers to the Tessler gang Carter sent the weapon to Reisinger in Ottumwa Iowa under the name Frank Johnson after the silencer was attached it was mailed back Carter had carried the weapon for about two years having bought it in Chicago

Hartford Frank Carter Omaha Neb Couneil Blut Iowa Hugene G. Reisinger New York Welfare Island Tessler Carter Reisinger Ottumwa Lowe Frank Johnson Chicago

Manton Divorce Case Ended After Reconciliation

The Manton divorce case concluded with both parties praising Justice Wasserogel for the settlement. After the jury was dismissed, Mr and Mrs Manton and their two attorneys celebrated with a dinner at the Hotel Biltmore, marking a reunion following a lengthy trial and reconciliation efforts.

Cuelst Manton Justice Wasserogel

Camps at Browning homestead gifted to Worcester Scouts

Paxton Massachusetts February 26 The Browning homestead once a show place is to be a summer camp for Boy Scouts. Nine Worcester civic clubs bought the estate for 17000 with Avoda Civitan Exchange Harmony Kiwanis Lions Rectnroc ity Rotary and Quota joining in presenting it to the Worcester council of the Boy Scouts of America. The district serves Worcester city and 15 nearby towns. The council enrolls 1000 boys and last summer housed 600 at its camp in Chariton. The Paxton property will open for an eight week season around July 1 with plans for reforestation a game preserve boats boat houses camp sites and a bathing beach.

Paxton Mass Browning Worcester Worcester Council Boy Scouts of America Avoda Civitan Exchange Harmony Kiwanis Lions Rectnrocity Rotary Quota Chariton

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