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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1926
Page
16
A Danbury boy provides a confusing account of a missing body found near a pond. Police drain the pond, search shores, and interview witnesses, but no corpse is located. The story includes vehicle details and a suspect’s shifting statements, while corporate water usage adds context to the delayed search.
In a New York court a seaman testified that his birth occurred in a saloon and that his connections with liquor operations date to infancy. Reginald Rigg said he was born at the Nelson Arms, England, and later described schooling on ocean steamers alleged to be owned by William V. Dwyer. A moment of levity arose when he stated a broken arm had caused his injury, easing courtroom tension as defense questioned memory.
General Electric officials and colleagues honor Charles A Coffin former president and founder noting his vision in electricity and organizational genius He created war relief and scholarships and supported many colleges He avoided publicity and inspired service to 109 institutions and students His successor praises Coffin as a great leader and benevolent founder whose memory endures in the industry
The Burritt estate is valued at 419000 after Marty Puriitt left an 16.4145 inventory in probate court yesterday. The will, drawn May 14, 1928, leaves legacies to Henry J. Wut and Mary EOL with 10 percent to a mass fund and names Senator William Redden as executor. Tar ipprvisers Willim Meser and Morton Weirs assist.
Ralph G. Parrett of 1217 Fairfield Avenue reported a break in at his Sand Beach residence on Fairiell Avenue. Although entry was gained, nothing was missing after intruders opened two large trunks. Police noted the break occurred some time ago.
Passengers on a train from Singapore to the Malay States were startled when two elephants strayed onto the tracks. One elephant was killed and the other fled into the jungle. The engine sustained minor damage and the train continued to its destination.
A boy was removed from Emergency hospital yesterday after a front porch fall caused a broken toe. The incident occurred on Ten Street near Aridweport, with the boy sustaining a fractured toe and other minor injuries.
The Detroiter balloon piloted by Charles D Williams Jr lands safely at Jennings, Florida after a 44 hour absence since leaving Grant Park Chicago. It claimed victory in the Elks National race with a reported long airtime and potential distance records. Other bags, Hi Ball and Roadyear IV, failed to match the Detroiter’s performance, landing earlier in Port Hood and near Huron, Tennessee. Authorities, alarmed by the lack of word, sought federal weather aid to locate the missing balloons in eastern Tennessee and northern Alabama.
Mrs. Claude Sanford of Derby was severely burned when her husband allegedly threw kerosene and set her afire. She was placed on the danger list at Griffen hospital, as he awaits a July 30 hearing after being jailed in Fairfela county.
Lieutenant Willam A Anthony of Stratford Fire Department finds a carrier pigeon during a 418th Infantry Organized Reserves hike. The bird carried a message from Washington to Bantam with a daily progress note. The 24 officer party aims to reach Waterbury area after four days of marching, covering about 60 miles so far.
London reports General Ianceln and Andrews, leaders in American Prohibition enforcement, praising the British conferences on rum runners. After the first talks, officials say all signs point to a week of decisive action and further security discussions.
Attorney General Bealy says all public service motor buses in Connecticut must pay tax on total gross receipts for the year 1932, except interstate routes between the state and New York. Local lines include Bridgeport Waterbury Trumbull and four city operators. Some bus owners plan to pay only for half the year, arguing the tax law took effect July 1. The dispute, involving about $90,000 at stake, may go to the state Supreme Court as interstate carriers contest the tax authority.
Danbury July 15 Special State police were asked to join in the search for eight year old Hidward Ginty son of Mr and Mrs Walter Ginty of Liberty Street who has been missing since afternoon. Police description says he is about four feet tall weighs 73 pounds and was last seen in dark trousers a Hehi shi yaiat and dark shoes and stockings with about one dollar in change earned by errands. The parents fear he fled home to avoid punishment for a childish misdemeanor.
Albanian minister and playwright Konite reacts to hair fashion debates in Tirana. He compares modern tendencies to Shakespearean wordplay and cautions against equating style with emancipation while commenting on American housing and local industry.
In Pitlaghlihia on July 13, police arrested three pimployes amid a bid to quiet the Sesqui centennial exposition. The Methodist Men's committee sought arrests of higher‑ups and listed twelve other workers as targets, with the Treasure Island concession figure Eichholtz among those detained, as the campaign to close the exposition intensified.
Bridgeport’s vaudeville bill features Laugh Wee and Simmie Barr plus Odey La Marr in Forget Your Troubles, with Vinmie Contin and Har Conn’s movie musical. Phib and Molde Rots add a strong variety act while Peter Kyne’s Cappy is singled out for star power. Also listed are Tom Mix in Hard Boiled, The Wanderer on Sunday, Palace revue Red Follies with Lois Syrell, and a London-style spectacle at Palace.
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