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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1926

Page

11

Waterbury mayor declares bid for governor with party's liberty platform

July 13 Waterbury reports that the mayor vows to seek the governor nomination under a party platform advocating repeal of the Prohibition amendment and broad religious freedom. He cites Thomas Jefferson and personal liberty while opposing religious tests for office and urging party unity to oppose prohibition.

Waterbury Abydixy Thorns Barty Thomas Jefferson

Strangers Take Woman's 1175 Near New Haven Streets

Ellen Nemyer reported to New Haven police that two men befriended her on Crow n and routed her to follow. while they talked a stranger with a pocket knife grabbed her money, 1175 dollars, and promised a later call that never came. She withdrew funds from a bank then handed over the cash to the men who vanished.

New Haven Ives Ellen Nemyer a_carvarenr Urchard Crown Streets Rarger Alohann Car Ran Tn Callon

Horse Kills Guard General in National Guard Incident

A brigadier general was knocked out during a National Guard camp incident as a horse toppled a rider. Reports say injuries were severe but the general may be able to move about after medical care. The event also involved another officer knocked down and a guardsman bruised while setting up firing range gear. References to units include the 37th Infantry Brigade of the 26th Division and the US 1st Infantry.

Txp Psnon Falev Worea Uie Div Lettsher Fenner Servre Company Tin US 1St Enfantrs Peter

Wheatley Branch Delegates Attend Eastern YWCA Meeting

Mrs John Marshall vice chair of the Phyllis Wheatley branch leads delegates to the Eastern Community conference of the YWCA at Silver June last from July 13 to 23. A Jube bus leaves Beach Street rooms at 1 30 pm for the season opening picnic at Vamp Wahkeney Steppney Thursday. Reservations due by noon Thursday. Blue Bird club to spend a work camp starting July 1. WoWW Girl Reserves head to camp the week of July 28 and Wish School Gift Reserves will camp in August.

John Marshall Phylis Wheatley Miss Mar Lancaster Nous Club Young Women’s Christian Association Silver Juny Vamp Wahkeney Stepney Beach Street Blue Bird Club Wish School

Coral Gables Financing Plan Announced for 10 Million

Miami Florida July 13 AP Coral Gables Consolidated Inc a 10 000 000 project for national financing the principal subsidiaries of Coral Gables was announced by Telfairs Knight vice president and general manager Merrick president and developer of these properties will be president and chairman of the new board The plan calls for sale of 100 000 shares of 5 percent cumulative stock at par 100 and the major portion of the issue has been subscribed The new company will own the capital stock of the principal subsidiaries and will direct the Coral Gables development program for ten years to develop and sell properties.

MIAMT Fla Coral Gables Consolidated, Inc Coral Gables Telfairs Knight Georges K. Merrick Jesus Brough Merrick

Widow of Danbury police chief dies after long illness

Danbury, July 13. Elizabeth R. Squires widow of Captain David W. Bradley died at her West Terrace home at three this morning after a prolonged illness. She was nearly 74 and survived by her son Bernie Bradley and grandchildren David W. Bradley and Elizabeth Bradley. The couple observed their fiftieth wedding anniversary earlier this year. Funeral arrangements have not been announced.

Danbury Elizabeth R. Squires David W. Bradley West Terrace Bradley Newtown Connecticut Fler Danburs Capain Bradley Bernie Bradley Elizabeth Bradley

Girl Breaks Darien Speed Record in Trial

Darien July 13 Miss Evelyn Nesbit of New France was fined $40 and costs after speeding at 66 miles per hour on June 14 along the Post road. She was arrested by Motorcycle Policeman Edward Mugavere who chased the machine for a mile before halting it. The judge, Bates Dunn, said she broke all town speed records.

Darien Evelyn Nesbit New Flaven Edward Mugavere Moss Nesbit Bates Dunn

New York Pair Appeals Darien Sentence

Thomas Locke and Louis Carra of the Bronx were fined $125 and costs and sentenced to galade days each after being arrested June 1 by Sergeant Redwied Tinker. They appealed, bond set at $700. A vehicle they drove contained 45 bottles of creme de menthe and Benedictine.

Darien Ayuur Thomas Locke Liouis Carra Bronx N. Y Redwied Tinker Benedictine

Westport man ordered to pay after false arrest claim

Karl Kaiser of Westport caused the arrest of Henry M. Rynehart, a Brooklyn real estate dealer, amid disputed events last September. Judge Alfred C. Baldwin awarded Rynehart nominal damages and costs, finding Kaiser's motives malicious and his testimony misleading.

Karl BR. Kaiser Westport Henry M. Rynehart Brooklyn Igh Alfred C. Baldwin Rynehart Shouty

Man hospitalised after belt accident at factory

John Pawluski of City hamlet was injured at the Papish Fur company factory when caught in a belt, suffering a fractured jaw and severe cuts. Mrs. Mary Garrity, also of City hamlet, remains in hospital with internal injuries after Pawluski allegedly kicked her a week earlier following an incident with two boys firecrackers. Pawluski was to face a Danbury City court hearing Wednesday morning on charges connected to the assault. He will be unable to stand trial due to his injuries.

Danbury John Pawluski City Hamlet Danbury City Court Mary Garrity Papish Fur Company Pawluski Garrity Bonds

Picket Edict Cuts Stamford ILGWU Line at Piper and Salerno

Stamford July 13. Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Edward Jensen after a conference with Giacomo al Nola ILGWU organizer limited the picket line before the Piper and Salerno plant to two. Police to enforce the order as 25 to 29 men had stood watch daily. Pickets say employees joined the riots. proprietors report futile efforts to move strikers.

Stamford Edward ©. Jensen Giacomo al Nola International Ladies’ Garment Workers’ Union Lower Atlantic Steel Piper and Salerno Jensen Morting Pallece John BK. Kvennon

More Pay Less Work at Folps Tomorrow, Laugh Week Bill

Peter B. Kyne’s More Pay Less Work stars in a new Laugh Week at Poll’s vaudeville theatre tomorrow. A fast heavyweight bout with a double knockout is featured, with Mary Brian as the heroine in More Pay Less Money. The night includes The Gypsy Ids team, Myrtle of the Movies musical comedy, Phil and Birdie Ross songs, and Chuckling acts from Barr and La Marr, Hines, Chase, and others. Sennett and Newsreels of S-51, Dover arsenal explosion, and Seagull Centennial parade add to the program, plus Palace and Universal entries with Mieke McAvoy and Tat O’Malley.

Peter B. Kyne Cappy Hicks Poll Vaudeville Theatre Mary Brian Polly Cartmel, Barris and Company Harry Cowan Jimmy Conlin Fhil Birdie Ross Jimmy Barr Udley la Marr Ang Lee Johnny Hines Charle Chase Sherman and Rose Michael McCall Leona Keller Crawford Norwood Ethel Theodore van Jane Veronica Pathe News Brooklyn Navy Yard Arsenal Dover Singer Gertrude Astor Lionel ‘Barrymore Virginia Rucker and Company Carlton Emmy Nis Mad Wass Moran and Warner Lilly Glason Lola Syrail Alan O'Connell Alvin ‘Eley Lenore Scheffer Monte Donovan Lucille Cartier Volla Velasco Uarry Rose Lonidor Pars New York W. Cornfield Trix Rowellys May McAvoy Larry Trimble Universal

Padlocked at Majestic thrills with six Rosemont girls

Rex Beach story of generational conflict shown at the Majestic theater. Lois Moran stars as the modern daughter in a tale of escape from a stern father, with Noah Beery as the bigoted dad and Louise Dresser in a pivotal role. The program pairs Monkey Business and other features for a busy week.

Tim Rex Beach Majestic Theatre The Majestic Rosenthal Rosemont Majestic News Bionte Browaway Fortune Lois Moran Stella Dallas Noah Beery Louise Dresser

Passionate Adventure Big Hit at Palace With Joyce and Lane

The Passionate Adventure continues as a Palace big hit starring Alice Joyce Clyve Brook and Marjorie Daw. Last showings today accompany new vaudeville acts headlined by Virginia Rucker and Company with more performers and a Pay Nights cash gift tomorrow.

Palace the Palace Alice Joyce Clyve Brook Marjorie Daw Hal Wood Lionel Barrymore Clyde Cook Gertrude Astor Clive Brook Virginia Rucker & Co

Tiny horseshoes gift to famous men in Martinsburg

Charles Gorsuch, a Martinsburg blacksmith, for decades has forged tiny horseshoes as gifts to notable figures. The list includes Ryan, Edison, Twain, Lipton, Dawes, and many royals and leaders, with many replies and autographs collected. Missing letters include the late Czar Nicholas.

Martinsburg Charles Gorsuch Pinchot Gor Charles Ryan Thomas F. Ryan Uste Gladstone Mary Pick Markain King of Siam Buffalo Bil Charley Chanlin

Students Flee to Brunswick After Professor Dispute

About fifteen hundred students from a technical high school in Finnover Germany protested against a professor by marching to the station and taking special trains to Brunswick. There they enrolled en masse at the local school to continue their studies.

Technical High School Finnover Germany Brunswick Thhe Lecall School

Danbury Officials Clash Over Municipal Bandstand Plan

Danbury's aldermanic board and council clash over a proposed bandstand costing up to 4000 dollars. The board approved the measure, while the council sent it back to committee. Republicans support the grant, Democrats oppose, citing lack of a city band. A conference committee will be named to resolve the dispute.

Danrbury Danbury City Board of Estimate Counseilmen Public Works Committee John McNamara Thomas McNalls Tower Board John W. Dunleavy

Derrick Beam Injures Stamford Builder in Accident

Joan Healy an associated local can ar was taken to Stamford hospital before noon today after being struck by a crossbeam from a derrick. He suffered a badly injured shoulder and a fractured arm with hospital officials stating his condition is not serious.

Stamford Joan Healy Hospi

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