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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1926

Page

20

English writer wins damages against Bath club

London July 15 AP Captain Peter Wright, expelled from the Bath club for aspersions against William Edward Gladstone, won 1006 pounds for loss of amenities and 25 pounds for injury to his reputation. Justice Horridge said the Bath club violated basic justice and raised the case over Gladstone’s private remarks.

London Peter Wright Bath Club William Edward Gladstone Ald Teem N. Fhose Lord Ghdstone Lord Gladstone Captain Wright Oller Gladston

Former Superior Sister Paul Hurley Dies in Hartford

Sister Paul Hurley formerly led St Augustine's convent in this city and died at St Joseph's convent in Hartford after a stroke. Funeral held from St Joseph's convent in Hartford on Saturday morning at 9 30, with services for the daughter of Farmington Avenue.

Sistes Maria Paul Hurley St. Augustine’s Convent St. Josephs Convent Hartford St. Joseph’s Convent Farmington

Indiana Auto Accident With Two Deaths Near Terre Haute

July 15 report from Terre Haute Indiana says Jasper Nicholson and Reese Lowe, both twenty four, were killed when a sedan side swiped a touring car. George Higham was injured seriously, likely to lose a leg, as the cars veered off the road into a crowd waiting for an Interurban car at a stop station near here.

Terre Haut Ind Jasper Nicholson Reese Lowe George Higham

Champagne Crazed Crew Held Off New York Rum Vessel

Seven erstwhile jet awnors charged with attempting to drink champagne seized from the rum running vessel Annette T. The destroyer Eviesen sent a prize crew aboard 125 miles at sea. Officials say the Annette carried 1,500 cases of French champagne valued at 65,000 dollars. the seven sailors posted 2,500 dollars bail.

New York Eviesen Annette Chalker Ericsen United States Otter

Employees Picnic Set for Thursday at Champ's Arm

About 699 guests and their families are expected to attend the store picnic Thursday evening at Champ's Arm in Blank Rack. The annual event, resumed after a two year gap, will feature a supper, baseball games, field sports and dancing led by Dorothy, the food personnel manager, and other staff.

Champ Em- Nead Porothy

Outdoor display at Stratford Historical Society exhibit

Colonial blankets and patchwork quilts will be shown in a garden display at Judson House, Academy Hill, today from 3 to 6 pm with a rain date if needed. A rummage sale will be run by Miss Winifred Todd and other listed hostesses and committee members assist with the event.

Stratford Historical Society Judson House Academy Hill Winifred Todd Henry Baldwin Rincey Udward End

Surinam Temperature Record Highlighted in Tropical Climate Note

In Surinam, Dutch Guiana, the annual temperature range is among the world’s broadest. Summer averages reach 78 degrees while winter averages are about 77.5 degrees, illustrating the region’s stable yet extreme heat profile.

Surinam Dutch Guiana

Soldier Weeks Honored At Newton Funeral in Mass

Former Secretary of War John W. Weeks was given military honors at his Newton funeral. A guard of honor, firing squad, taps, and cremation at Mount Auburn Cemetery followed services at West Unitarian Church attended by Cabinet members, lawmakers, and Weeks' associates. Cremated ashes to be interred at Arlington National Cemetery.

Senate House Army Navy Paul Phalen Eo Church George A. Goron New Old South Church Boston Weeks Mr. Weeks Arlington National Cometers

Vacation rules for World War veterans at the post office

Veterans employed in the post office may forgo 15 days of this year’s 15 day summer leave to add to next year if they attend the American Legion convention in Paris. They may take 60 days next summer to attend the convention, paid for 15 days unless they forego this year’s leave, then total pay becomes 30 days.

The American Legion Paris Post Office Paria Vrance

Cuban barbers shed lather with bowls under chins

Cuban barbers apply shaving lather using bowls placed under the chin with no brush. In Japan, military training in colleges and schools has become a vital issue as students join an organized protest against the system.

Japan

Englishman quits in Channel Swim attempt at Dover

Englishman Frank Perks from Griz Nez France abandoned his third English Channel swim attempt at 10 this morning after 10 and a half hours in the sea. He swam 14 miles despite favorable tides, but a strong wind forced him to stop.

Dover Eng Frank Perks Griz Nez France English Channel Perks

Hartford Public Safety Incident Sought Suspect Robert Hayes

July 15 reports indicate Frank Jones a Black man was near St. A hospital door as police search for Robert Hayes linked to a shooting at 1260 Tellevar Shed. Hayes remained unfound after statewide efforts. Jones may not recover due to a bullet perforating his intestines.

Diamonds Lost To Moonlight Traffic In Europe

July 15 AP report from Kimberley notes South African diamond mining firms lose thousands of pounds yearly to illicit traffic in uncut stones moving through Europe.

Kimberliey

Diamond trade and criminal gang threaten mining firm

Mir David of the Nowdagerstentein Mining Company warns that a two gang international organization runs a state of vigilance against disruption. He notes millions lost, bribes offered, and natives concealing diamonds in wounds to pass the gems into the world trade as the Fiji Islands coral is praised as a potential building stone.

Mir David Nowdagerstentein Trai David Troner International Gang World Trade Fi Islands

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