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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1926

Page

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Three Arrested After Attempt To Eject Woman At Winsted Lake Cabin

Marion Hemming of Hartford held possession at the Highland Lake cabin despite three guards armed with crowbars forcing entry. A motorcycle officer aided by prosecutors led to arrests for breach of the peace as Hemming remained on the property with her 12 year old son. Louis Griffing of Hartford claimed ownership through a gift while his hired agents confronted Hemming during a staged honeymoon.

Wensted Marion Hemming Haviford Highland Lake Lake Front Louise Griffing Hartford Ion John T. Smith Otto Seahaug Frank V. Treut Hadleigh Howd Howd Nettie Griffing Louis 5 Griffing Wee Hemm'ngtin Hearing Griffig

Poli's Theatre To Broadcast Proskiyn Fight Tonight

Poli's Theatre plans a live radio broadcast of the Bernes versus Tho contest at Doelane tonight. Manager Jamey Fo McCarths arranged a high aerial setup and transmitter chain to relay the bout from Ebbets Field via WMCA and WFEH to listeners.

Bernes Tho Clenbach Proskiyn Jamey Fo McCarths Poli Theatre 4 Ebbets Field WMCA WFEH

Denunciation by University Dean of Blah Blah in Women’s Conventions

DES MOINES July 15 AP Thyrsa Amos dean of women at the University of Pittsburgh denounced the prevailing frivolous tone of women’s conventions. She urged that women contribute to society with a definite purpose and warned against a playboy attitude undermining confidence and careers, stating that beauty truth and goodness come from purposeful organization.

Des Moines Thyrsa Amos University of Pittsburgh Miss Amos Federation of Business and Professional Women

Bridgeport News Roundup Reports Odd Local Notes and Delays

Local dispatches outline a series of stray items from Bridgeport and surrounding areas including a widow's courtship, a garage worker shielding sheriffs, a new pollen theory, and a victim declining aid. It notes traffic light installations, tax issues for bus firms, weather delaying Hartford schedules, and various statewide notices. Also covers arrests, weddings, a city manager referendum push, and other brief items across pages.

Bridgsport Sher Platel Bagr Tage Polles Board Mil Pond Cedar Creek State Fairfield County Britain Brainards Field Hartford Paar Widen Salvation Army Fe Wealport Honey New Haven U Milford New London Group Roy Danbury Oen

Belgium grants king six month financial powers

Belgium's King Albert gains authority to decree measures to save the franc for six months after an overwhelming chamber majority and unanimous Senate approval. Premier Jaspar pushes the full powers bill as the exchange market fluctuates. a royal financial commission studies anti- illicit FX and possible Dutch loan terms to bolster Belgium’s currency.

Brussels Albert Chamber Senate Jaspar Financial Commission M. Theunis Belgium

France Moves For Finance Dictator

Paris reports that France will seek Parliament approval within 48 hours to pass the Unlimited Powers bill. The cabinet approved the text, to be sent to the finance committee, aiming for quick Tuesday consideration. Nervous financial circles and the public await details of the measures and limits to be imposed.

Paris M. Calilaux Desres Cabinet Council

Two Men in Small Boat Start Norfolk to Boston Row

Dr Thomas K Richards and Fd A Warhter begin a 100 mile plus voyage in a twenty seven foot racing wherry from Norfolk to Boston. They plan to spell each other daily, stop every third night for supplies, and follow a route through Chesapeake Bay and Delaware River to Massachusetts Bay arriving in Boston Harbor.

Norfolk Boston Harbor Harvard Thomas KK Richards Emmieddiately Bostag Merchants and Miners Chatham Dr. Hicaards Crimson Warhter Easton Cfork Bostos Daly Thomas K. Richards Warliter Boston Seeonse Selfridge New York Chesapeake Hay Delaware Canal Delaware River South Amboy N. J Staten Island New Hell Gate Long Island Suend Block Island Sound Buzzard’s Bay Cape Cod Canal Massachuetts Bay

American. Husband of Harem's Child Sues for Her Fortune

In New York, July 16, Sidney Berman, husband of Carmen Sylvia’s daughter, sues Harold F. McCormick for the dancer’s estate. He claims she gave valuables to McCormick for safekeeping, including lands in Turkey, ship line stocks, Inter national Harvester holdings, and jewelry. The suit, filed today, seeks court action to locate assets with a hearing set for October. The case traces to 1901 when Carmen Sylvia was abducted to Mohammed VI’s harem and bore a daughter.

New York Turkey Carmen Sylvia Harold F. McCormick International Harvester Company Mra Carmen Herman Sidney Berman Husban’g Cormick Bernan Inter~national Harvester Company McCormick Lake Shore Drive Chica Mediterranean Mohammed VI

Financial groups drop Florida check ban after apologia

Washington July 15 AP Financial institutions that barred Florida checks agreed to end the practice after a prompt appeal by Comptroller J W McIntosh. Banks promised letters of apology to Florida banks and to discontinue the sticker tactic amid banking strains in Georgia and Florida where many state banks closed. Federal Reserve officials called conditions sound and predicted improvement.

Washington Florida J. W. MclIntosh Cheorgly Federal Reserve Board McIntosh Crissinger Ah National Sears Banka J Reserve Board

More Banks Fail Total Seventy Banks Closed in Georgia and Florida

In Atlanta Georgia and Florida banks shut down following bankruptcy actions against Bankers' Trust of Atlanta. The closures bring Georgia’s total to sixty four banks while four Florida banks also failed. The Bankers' Trust served as financing for about 120 banks. Officials expect some banks to reopen after new financing. Continued on Page Two.

Atlanta Georgia Vorida Bankers' Trust Company of Bankers' Trust Company Florida Department of Banking Gmichails

Twilight Inn Fire Victims Rise To Eighteen In NY Town

In Haines Falls New York, July 15 AP reported thirteen bodies were found in the ruins of Twilight Inn and were identified later today as victims of the early yesterday fire. The death toll was expected to reach eighteen with a fourteenth body identified as Rev. George Livingston Aishop, 78, of Frazer Pennsylvania. Two men from Philadelphia and Garden City were also identified and sent home. Relatives of Mura Cornelius P. Br

Haines Falls George Livingston &Shop Frazer Philadelphia J.C. Bishop Garden Dirty T. Wwehop, Jr Pennsylvania Mura Cornelius P. Br

Delaney Benefit Fight Delayed As Delaney Weigh-In Worries

Bridgeport followers packed the station as rain postponed Jack Delaney’s light heavyweight title bout with champion Paul Berlenbach at Ebets Field, Brooklyn. Promoter Humbert J. Fugazy announced the postponement late afternoon after optimism for dry weather, with trains loaded and fans awaiting a possible tonight showdown.

Jack Delanee Bridgeport Paul Berlenbach Broignport Providence Jack Delaney Delaney Ebbets Field Brooklyn Humbert J. Fugazy Hope John Plumb New York Bard

Traffic lights to guard outlying intersections

The Board of Police Commissioners voted last night to install new traffic lights at twenty street intersections outside the city center to protect pedestrians, especially women and children. Officials say center-area plans were abandoned after study showing fewer accidents at guarded outlying corners despite higher overall traffic.

Board of Police Commissioners

30 Trout Caught by Coolidge, Who Baits His Hook with Worme

President Coolidge fished near Fondsby pond on the William ocke preserve catching trout for nearly four hours with a small Secret Service party. He personally caught thirty trout and weighed the two largest at about one and a quarter to one and three quarters pounds each before ending the day at the forest camp.

Paul Smithe Coolidge Fondsby, Jr

Doctor in Boston Box Death Reported in Edith Greene Case

In Boston a DA charged Superintendent Crowley allowed James Ford to stay free seven hours after confessing complicity in the Edith Greene dismemberment case. Dr Thomas Walsh and his wife, both sought on murder charges, prepared to surrender as police shifted focus to another physician linked to the operation. Ford waived exam and posted 2000 dollars bond after saying he paid Walsh 150 dollars for the procedure but would not aid in disposing of the body.

Boston Michael Crowley James V. Ford Edith Greene Thomas c. O'Brien Thomas E. Walsh Walsh Ireland Ioston Nia Heenge Heatrice French the Phyatulai

Kresge Sues Second Wife for Divorce in Detroit

Sebastian S. Kresge, founder of the five and ten chain, sues Doris Mercer Kresge for divorce in Detroit Circuit Court. The suit’s grounds are undisclosed as the complaint remains sealed in court vaults. Kresge separated from his wife in May 1924 after a marriage begun with his first Tennessee store.

Kresge Detroit Mich Sebastian S&s E Jn Darts Mercer Paul W. Vourhies Circuit Court Dor Mercer Kresge New York Harvey Kresge Tennessee Werdding Ruth Doris Mercer Los Ais Kresge York Sebastian S Kresge

Widow Weaver Shooting Mystery Grows as Police Probe

Police pursue a tangled case surrounding Floyd Weaver's shooting and a private room visit by Pauline Bauer. Superintendent Flannagan and Captain Regan doubt self-inflicted harm, while Omar Weaver defends his brother's pistol prowess and suggests unknown motives link a Madison Avenue garage fire to the incident. The story centers on conflicting theories about the events in front of Bauer's apartment and subsequent hospital secrecy.

Pauline KE. Bauer Charles Street Floyd Weave Madison Avenue Bt. Vincent's Hospital Patrick J. Flannagan Weaver Bauer Floyd Weaver John H. Regan Mrs. Bauer Omar Weaver Flord St. Vincent’s Karrel Mistol Omar Shebdon Nichols Bridgeport Hospital Ployd Pauline Berek iSimont

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