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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1926

Page

18

Berlin Police Probe Cult Death and Mephisto Aif

Police of Berlin probe a death by own action amid reports of a mystic cult preying on women. The case ties to a Mephistopheles themed cult noted for occult card rituals and alleged cures costing up to 5000 marks. A wife’s suicide and a drowning linked to the cult are described in fragmentary detail. Officials report experimental wireless radio tests near 8.006 miles radius of a government station.

Berlin Supers Reaper Polmer Bridge Spree Canal Minister of Posts Eha Uenos Alrem

Two Children Die In Locked Port Fire Tragedy

In Lockport, two youngsters Leroy Wil son aged four and Violet Wil son aged two perished in a fire that overtook their home last evening. An older sister was rescued, while neighbors forced entry as flames erupted from the rear. Leroy and Violet died en route to the hospital, with the surviving child hospitalized for smoke inhalation.

Lockport Xov Jule Cap Stephen Wilon Leroy Stara Oli Violet Te Ume Wiolet

New English Visitor Seeks Towns Named in America

Alexander Rutnaite of England tours the United States to see American towns sharing names with English locales. Burnside, a British representative, notes many visitors chase places like Fairfield, Stratford, and York in America, praising reciprocal visits to deepen cross nation understanding and correct popular myths about each country.

Alexander TM. Rutnaite Etyo Lamil Burnstle England America Burnatte Europe British Isles Fairfield Shakespeare Stratford York New York Burnside New England United States Ameries Palm Beach Florida Palm Broadway France U. 3 Rye Sussex

Children Pilot Tofooters For Raging Honors

At Pequot Yacht Club Larchmont race week the 15 foot boats single design class saw children compete. John K. Schiott’s Cat Bird won by seven seconds over Carolyn Starling’s Ful-O-Pep with a southwest wind and calm sea.

Larchmont Pequot Yacht Club Sx Boats John K. Schiott Carolyn Starling C. G. Biller Vat Turd John K. Behlett Carolyn String Heron Frederick W Cornelus Perry Pariquet Eugene W. Stetson, Jr Pee Wee Paul T. Hennell Swallow H. B. Sobson Southport Briefs Henry A. Jennings

Iowa Republicans Protest Attitude On Farm Aid Bill

Iowa Republicans move to condemn the national administration on farm relief and back Frank Lowden for 1928. A resolution by William Payne of Des Moines criticizes President Coolidge for not backing midwestern farm relief and praises Lowden. The Des Moines convention likely adopts farm relief–oriented resolutions and may endorse aspects of a reform program, signaling a protest against unmet farm promises since 1924. Col Brookhart and Sen Cummins expected to address, with keynote by Dana Purner.

Des Moines National Administration of Farm Relief Frank O. Lowden Winds Willam Payne Les Moines Coolidge Mid-West Lowden Committee of 22 Congress Smith W. Brookhart Senate Dana Purner Brookhart A. B. Cummins Colonel Brookhart Senator Cummins

British resent Andrews plan in high seas talks

London dispatch notes British anger over American mission led by Brigadier General Lincoln C. Andrews. The Sunday Express cites alleged concessions to a foreign power and fears over tampering with British ships and West Indian trade. Second plenary session between American and British representatives took place.

London Bahamas Sunday Express Lord Beaverbrook Lincoln C. Andrews Express Algernon Aspinall West India Committee

Burglary thefts reported in local area

Suspected burglars broke into the Javier shop at 7 Jones Avenue Friday night stealing 10 to 20 suits left for repair. Other thefts include two chickens from a basement, and 104 feet of lead pipe and cash from an empty apartment. Detective Daniel Trolley leads the investigation. Harry Allison reports a break in at 5 Sylvan Avenue.

Javier Anthony de Lorenzo Jones Sylvan Avenue

Wilbur tours Alabama forests and Navy Yard in Philadelphia

Secretary of the Navy Wilbur toured the Philadelphia Navy Yard with Rear Admiral Magrusher, inspecting aircraft facilities at League Island and the new Sarslogi carrier under construction at Camden. He visited other yard sections, asked questions, and noted design and detection challenges amid forested areas.

Wilbur Alabama Philadelphia Navy Yard Philadelphia Secretari Yaard Magrusser Maryard League Island Maladelphia New York Frederick Frederick M Vist Wayne Camden N. J

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