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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1926

Page

7

Are Polities Out of Citys Tax Tangle Says Day

Siterves David S. Das aide a plea at the Stratfield Hotel urging city residents to support the Ripper Board in tax reform. He argued the legislature overstepped home rule, noted improper assessments and urged equalization, calling for Rotary Club backing and a Lake Zoar meeting next week with Scout activities and bathing suits requested.

David S. Das Hotarsys Headfield Chiar Euthven Eipper Jen Ok Edinberur Hin Attortes Cox Gar Ripper Tax Board Mr. Day Ripper Board Mc Day Rotary Eld Rotary Club Lake Zoar Rotary Memb Stratfielt Connectiou Compa Ralph TD. Mount

New Device Will Find Rum Runners at Sea

Washington July 13 The Coast Guard put into operation a rapid direction finder to locate rum runners by radio. Developed by the Bureau of Standards the instrument helps government vessels detect positions of smugglers. The device now suits the fleet of small patrol boats added to the Coast Guard service.

Washington CAP Coast Guard Bureau of Standards Teast Guard Service

Dying Man Drives Auto to Hospital in Chester

Thomas D Welsh alias Tucker Welsh, once a millionaire sportsman, drove his car for over five hours then collapsed at Chester Hospital steps. Doctors say he is dying after bullets through heart head and abdomen. Detectives suspect a gamblers feud and that he attempted suicide over poverty.

Chester Thomas d. Welsh Tucker Welsh Millonaire Chester Hospital Jodas Welsh

Rain Making Plane Reaches Hartford Latest Test Flight

Lieut T N L Thweatt and a Douglas torpedo plane arrived at Brainard Field from Hampton Roads to take part in atmospheric experiments. The craft, assigned to US government weather work, completed the short twinned flight in just over seven hours with five minutes saved on the trip.

Hartford Wachiott Brainard Rd Hampton Wis Usghet Brainard Field Wil Remuat

Italian Princess Expecting Stork Visit Headlines

Rome reports Princess Mafalla, wife of King Vievor finimanusl, is expecting, with Prince Philip of Hesse and the baby due this month. The couple will visit Ratconisi, accompanied by royal parents, amid the London and Rome rumor mill.

Rome Mafalla Duaugiag Vievor Finimanusl Peines Philip of Hesse Romess Ubiun Ratconisi

Czecho-Slovakian Expedition Finds Kyme Ruins After Ancient Burials

A Czecho-Slovakian expedition at Kyme in Asia Minor, between Amrrua and Herga nam, excavates a private house, a monumental Ionic temple, a public square, and necropolis remains. The team reports Roman era walls, a water system, statues, and amulets, with Kyme tied to a cradle of Western civilization and ancient wars.

Kyme Haw Asia Minor Ministry of Hunertlon Republic Vanntyy Vorarene Dhe Selentiste Xepon A. Salue Othe Kye Amrrua Herganam Chia Mr. Salue Telegraia Alliance Ceake-Slove Prague Czechno-Slov Bergamum Smyrna Daya Semiramis Osman Mussolini Italy Teslos Christ Acropolis Ionie

Firemen Remove Loosened Bricks From Building Corner

Firemen from No 2 Truck Company removed loose bricks that threatened pedestrians from the top of the south wall at the northeast corner of Main and John streets. The wall, part of the long standing business building now near the Plaga area, had not been finished during recent improvements and posed a danger to passersby as bricks rained down when touched by the crew. Police kept pedestrians back to prevent possible injury.

Joan Main Streets No. 2 Truck Company Main John Streets Plaga Misserxby

Clean-Up City Dumps as Remedy for Tuberculosis

The Civic Tans club at Stratfield hotel discussed crime prevention and tuberculosis as remedies at yesterday's noon meeting. Plans include a joint session with New Harren club on July 21 at Wilcox's Li vo Rock and a July 27 speaker event. meetings to be held every third week. Maxwell Kiffth named entertainment chairman for the coming year.

Usuch Civitans Club Stratfield Hotel Tubore Osse Erty Kor Glub Harren Club

Husband Throws Hotel at Wife in Derby Attack

Ida Sanford of Monroe is hospitalized in serious condition after her husband Claude Sanford set fire to her with oil during an attack at their Derby home. Sanford, about 35, walked four miles to seek help at Thomas Shaughnes home in Stevenson. Sanford was arrested by state police after being held in the local lockup.

Derby Ida Sanford Monroe Griffin Claude Sanford Sanford Thormas Shaughnes Stevenson

Bridgeport Safe From Explosions

Bridgeport officials say there is no danger of explosions in the city or at the Remington Arms plant. No powder, shells, or high explosives are manufactured or stored locally. The only explosive-like product is a bulk stored smokeless powder, considered harmless in a minor flash.

Over N. J oMfc Remington Arms Remington Company Dover Hull

Ad Club To Meet Throughout Summer

The Advertising club will meet weekly in summer with informal discussions. No formal sessions or special speakers in July and August. Mentors at Stratfield hotel led the luncheon meeting. Reports from the recent Philadelphia convention on advertising rules were reviewed.

Advertising Club Stratfield Hotel Chils Philadelphia

Thieves Take Vessels of Worship From Church at Montreal

The theft of sacred vessels from the Church of St. Gertrude Montreal was found today by the rector and Pastor Father. Five gold vessels two chalices two ciborium and a paten were taken. No damage was done to the tabernacle.

Montreal Church of St. Gertrude Rextan

General Waller, Marine veteran, dies at shore hotel

Major General Littleton T. Waller, U S Marine Corps retired, died at Creston Hotel at two this morning after a ten day illness. He was visiting Atlantic City with Mrs. Waller and had been in a coma since Sunday.

Atlantic City Gener Littleton 'T Waller United States Marine Corps Creston Hotel Hert Waller

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