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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1926

Page

2

Lightning Strikes Across Connecticut Amid Severe Storms

A coastal and inland storm lashed Connecticut causing heavy rain and flash floods in Windsor Norwith and Greenwich. Fire damaged barns in Windsor. a utility turbine zone was affected and power crews reported outages in Waterbury and Naugatuck valleys. A Haven hospital tower was struck, and a flag plaza suffered damage. Several towns reported downed lines, telephones out, and trolley service suspended. One girl was killed by lightning in Massachusetts, and another boy survived injuries from a tree and car impact in Norwith. A clam digger died in Hampton Beach, New Hampshire, and additional storm-related incidents were logged in Dover and Sandy Hook.

Connecticut Nat Windsor Kall Weil Samuel Shobman Norwith Grand Avenue Connecticut Company Wallingford Naugatuck Aa Waterbury Ew Haven Astorm Adams Marie-Ange Dubois Yoe Valley Cerpa Alfred Leonard Bourdon Bourdon Forest Park Unter John Sanecki

Bus Collision Injures Three In Hartford Intersection

A Hartford to New London bus collided with an automobile at Morgan Street and the Boulevard, injuring three people. Charles W. Greene of Springtown Mass drove the auto. Annie A. Burt, 68, was hospitalized with a fractured skull and other injuries. an X-ray will be taken to assess damage once her condition allows.

Hartford New London Charles W. Greene Union Street Springti Mass Morgan Street Annie A. Burt Flartford Hospital

Paris Papers React As Briand Cabinet Falls

Paris newspapers assess the Briand ministry's fall in the Chamber of Deputies with mixed praise for leaders like Marin Caillaux and Briand's defense. They underscore resistance to foreign tutelage and call for strong leadership as France faces political upheaval and a pivotal decision on governance.

Paris Briand Chamber of Deputies O'Oeurce Wo Herriott Chamber Callaux Tours Marin l’Avenir Louis Marin Republican Federation Caulans Jaures M. Briand France M. Cailaux Echo de Paris Washington Louis Plarin

Notables Hear Aimee McPherson at Angelus Temple

Thousands pack Angelus Temple in Los Angeles for Aimee Semple McPherson sermon on the May 18 and June 2 disappearance mystery. She draws 6,090 attendees and addresses skeptics while defending the story as truth. Guests include the widow of William Jennings Bryan and Senator William H. King of Utah.

Los Angeles Cal Aimee Semple McPhe Henr Wownan Pigtur Ale Can Ovean Beach Mexico Douglas Aziz William Jennings Yan William H. King Utah

Weaver Bullet Probe Likely as Wounded Man Improves

A garage man wounded while seated in his car near Pauline Bauer's apartment is reported to be improving at St. Vincent's hospital. If his condition continues to improve this week, doctors plan to probe for a bullet lodged near his spine, with removal possible once the path of the missile is sealed. Authorities say the shooting was accidental and that recovery is expected.

St. Vincent’s Hospital Pauline Bauer

Obituary: Bien Dailey of Bridgeport Dies at 1421 Maia

Bien Dailey wife of John Ene wind died yesterday morning at St Vincent's hospital after brief illness. A lifelong Bridgeport resident she is survived by husband three nephews Thomas Condan William and Edward Dailey seven nieces Mrs John Bollivan Mia Reed Hartman Indward Sucie Mrs Leo Genih Daniel Ergert Mrs Manic and Mrs Pied Johnson and in laws Dennis Dailey. Funeral from V1 Gannon Theme on Weenese 2 and Foon Sr Augusciie's shure Doetook will bury in St Michaels cemetery with solemn rites led by Hugh Wilh.

Bien Dailey John Enewind Maia Sirot St Vincent Bridgeport Thomas Condan William Edward Dailey John Bollivan New York Mia Reed Hartman Indward Sucie Leo Genih Daniel Ergert Manic Pied Johnson Mia Dennis Dailey Michoaed Foon Augusciie Hugh St Michaels Cemetery

Senator Flays Nullificationists In Constitutional Debate

A fiery address denounces nullification of the eighteenth amendment and any move to bypass the constitution through referendums or state action. The speaker insists the proper path is constitutional amendment, warns that nullification equates to lawlessness, and urges faith in constitutional government amid liquor–policy conflict. The talk contrasts federal power with states rights and denounces attempts to undermine the Volstead framework.

Iiquor Europe Russia Poland New York

Herriot Faces Critical Fate in French Cabinet Talks

News from Paris notes M. Herriot remains a focal point in cabinet talks as Republi can Union edges toward backing a union government. Public unrest grows with police guard near the Palais Bourbon following a hostile demonstration, while observers doubt a government reshuffle can be completed before Tuesday.

Coolidge Firm in Determination to Collect War Debts

President Coolidge presses for full payment of World War I debts. Mellon to restate U S stance before Europe trip amid anti debt cancellation propaganda. Berenger cited as promoting such material to Congress, with Cadoux tract backing cancellation inclinations.

Pau Smiths N.Y Coolidge White House Congress Sool See Sool See Authorized Secretary of the Treasury Mellon Europe Washington Frederick W. Peabody Massachusetts United States Berenger Amercan Debt Funding Commission Trance French Statistics] Society Gaston Cadoux Society

Greece's Tumultuous Rise of Dictators and Premier Declines

Ex premiers figure in a saga of upheavals and conspiracies in Republican Greece from 1924 to 1926. Political crises, coups, and mutinies mark a decade of unrest as leaders Plastiras Pangalos and others navigate arrests, deportations, and cabinet turmoil amid a royal era ending and a republic taking hold.

Greece Hellenea M. Kafandaris M. Piranistasiou Pancalos Micha’ Akopoulos Plastias Gonetas Clantain Phokas Plastiras League of Nations Council Pangalos London M. Papanastasiou Saloniki Paraskevopoulou M. Zavitanos Zelemon Relsey

Tex Rickard Engaged to Wed After Widow's Death

Tex Rickard expected to wed following the death of his wife Edith Ray Rickard at a sanitarium last October. She died in her 42nd year from heart disease and pneumonia. The couple had been married twenty three years and their only child, a daughter Bessie, died in 1907. Rickard has since mixed with Miss Lodges and turned more to city life while remaining a prominent figure in court cases and known as a boxing promoter according to his autobiography.

Tex Edith Ray Rickard Bessie Miss Lodges Richard Rickard Texas

Argentine Flyer Completes Notable Flight Feat

An Argentine airplane completed a notable flight from New York to Buenos Aires via the Brazilian coast. The journey faced delays and interruptions but reached its destination, marking a significant long distance air voyage in the era.

Rio Tanfirg Buenos New York Argentire Braziban

Koreans to Try American Missionary Who branded Child Thief

The July 27 trial date was set for Dr CU A Hoysmeir American medical missionary at Pingsang Korea on cruelty charges for branding a small Korean boy with the word thief on both cheeks with acid after the child was caught stealing apples. The Seventh Day Adventist mission board in America dismissed him and the Keren group reportedly voted in favor of his return to the United States. The case has caused local sensation though the native press largely silent.

Tory CU. A Hoysmeir Pingsang Korea Keren Seventh Day Adventist Church Haysmeir United States Mission Board America Sde Danan

Local youth hit by Hartford auto in weekdays incident

Earl HK West twenty two of 24 Vernon Street Hartford struck and knocked Charles F Ceivel forty of 472 Holllyter Avenue Hartford to the pavement on Main Street. Ceivel was treated at Emergency hospital for a knee sprain and minor injuries. West reportedly stepped within five feet after the collision. Also Harry V Woods of 72 Norman Street and Robert Farre of 654 Atlantic Street involved in Seaside Park incident with a boy who ran home with a scratched knee and elbow.

Earl HK. West Vernon Street Hartford Main Street Charles F. Ceivel Holllyter Avenue Uebel Rowe Mar Eek West Harry V. Woods Norman Street Seaside Park Robert Farre Atlantic Street

Two Men Suffer Dog Bites In City incident

Two men were treated at the Emergency hospital yesterday for dog bites. Joseph Cottle twenty one of 1275 Howard avenue was bitten in the right leg and Thomas Burk forty of 170 State street was bitten on the left thumb. Both men were treated by Dr. D M Rowe.

Joseph Cottle Howard Avenue Thomas Burk State Street D. M. Rowe

Salvation Army Man Charged With Theft in Stamford

Joseph Ryan of New London an Salvation Army employee was arrested in Stamford charged with theft. He allegedly took clothing worth several hundred dollars from a car the two Salvation Army men rode in from New York to Bangor Maine. Police found the clothing in an abandoned barn near the Riverside garage.

Stamford Joseph Ryan New London Salvation Army Louis McKinney New York Bangor, M Riverside Ryan Garae

Coal slip nearly fatal to worker Talterday in coal pit

John Talterday, 31, of 238 Pequon nock street, was buried under coal at a North Washington avenue coal pit. Rescued by co workers after several minutes, he received treatment for partial aspiration at Emergency hospital and was moved to St. Vincent's hospital.

John Talterday Pequonnock Street St. Vincent's Hospital Corl Pit Tatterday Washington Avenue

Woman Remains In Police Cell After Disorderly Arrest

Mrs Robert Luckiey of 30 Eairmont Avenue was arrested for drunkenness and breach of the peace after boisterous conduct and singing despite warnings to quieten. Multiple complaints led to her detention.

Robert Luckiey Eairmont Avenue Iebiaved

Eight Arrested in New York Fascist Fight

In New York today eight men were arrested during a clash between fascist and anti fascist groups at a meeting honoring Umberto Netile, builder of the Norge. Police reported a tense scene with scuffles but no serious injuries.

N. Y New York Umberta Netile Norge

Daily Record of Ambulance Calls from Pembroke Street

Ambulance log at 2:50 a.m. lists calls for Pembroke Street and surrounding addresses. Patients include Lewis Timone treated for gastritis, taken to Newfield or St Vincent's hospital. John Tallerdy with partial asphyxiation to unknown hospital. Albert Vrimeuse with appendicitis to bridge vertiganital. Catherine Jenne to St Vincent's. Rita Battagilon convulsions to 140 pom. Charles Sterwood with chronic ailment to Hillside home.

Pembroke Street Lewis Timone Ode Newfield Brice Drake Vincents Hospital North Washington Avenue John Tallerdy Pequonnock Street St. Vincent's Hospital Dover Street Albert Vrimeuse Bridgevertiganital Coleman Street

Greatest Miracle Is In Boyhood Says Pastor Pierce

Washington pastor Rev Dr Jason Noble Pieres preached at United Church on the Greater Miracle of a lad. He cited John 6 9 and argued inheritance and equal start matter, urging that the real miracle is the influence of boys and girls in Seaside Park and the community. He noted next week he will discuss Christ leadership.

Cootidge Washington Jason Noble Pieres United Church Wiliam Thrace Pierce Arking John Jesus Dridgeport Christ

G O P Divided Over Lieutenant Governor and Attorney General Roles

The Republican split centers on the lieutenant governor and attorney general posts. Healy will not seek renomination for attorney general. Buckley’s nomination aims keep others from running. Buckley shows little public comment but is widely believed to prefer the attorney general job. Flehag has recovered and works as U S attorney, monitoring developments quietly.

Rank Healy John J. Buckley Buckley Fle Hag United States Attorney Plana

New Haven Man Leads In Rescue Amid Dusk Crisis

New Haven reports describe relief workers racing to subdue tribesmen as darkness fell. Kasta Cronin of New Haven and cavalry moved swiftly to drive invaders from an American ranch, firing to quell the threat. Authorities later note Captain William P. Cronan once lived in New Haven and served in the US Navy, now missing.

Ansonia Judge Held After Crash

Two people in a car driven by Judge AC Isbell of Ansonia City Court were treated for cuts and bruises after a collision at Norton and Goffe streets. Judge Isbell and Fred W. Henninger, driver of the other car, were arrested for reckless driving, with an additional charge of failure to grant the right of way. The injured included Jank Wakeley, 76, the judge’s father in law, and Mrs. Isbell.

NEW Waves AC. Isbell Ansonia Graves Hospital Norton and Goffe Isbell Fred W. Henninger Big City Angonia Jank Waketee Shells

Earth Endures 282 Disasters Report in Year

Paris dispatch reports 282 catastrophes worldwide last year per International Red Cross figures. Natural disasters spanned earthquakes, floods, droughts, volcanoes, and tidal waves with Japan noting multiple events including five earthquakes and four floods alongside six tempests.

Rspecial Cable Dispatch Paris International Red Cross Society Maurope Sunny Mote Africa Yena Japan

Pastor Under Bond After Killing Claims Self Defense

TL W Nutt, prominent banker and eye witness, says the pastor acted in self defense when a church member, Chipps, came to his office threatening to kill him. Norris, the pastor, dictated a bond for church members representing over two million dollars and said he defended himself after warned of violence. Mayor Meacham mourns as authorities doubt trial.

TL. W. Nutt Henry Lee Norris Jis Atenographer's Chipps Meacham Chippa Draimandearly Texas

Bankers Mass to Aid French Franc

York with M Moreau of the Bank of France aims to stabilize the French franc as global credit lines align with Washington and London. Confidence grows that Parliament will back drastic fiscal measures, while M Herriot argues France should stick to republican rehabilitation methods.

Bankers Mass York M. Moreau Bank of France Ance Erica Washington London France M. Herriot

Eight Police Reports Of Nonfatal Accidents Yesterday

Police logged eight accidents with no fatalities. Two injured were Charles F Geibel of Hollister Avenue and Bernard Lee of Runwell Street with knee and facial injuries respectively. Several other collisions involved Willam Stralsta, Arthur Baudouin, Lorenzo Mannaca, Henry Anderson, Patrick Maturro, and taxi driver James Kiry. Damages ranged from minor to about 150 dollars.

Charles F. Geibel Hollister Avenue Bernard Lee Runwell Street Sethe Lee Earl H. West Geitel Harry V. Weals Robert Farrer Atlantica Atreet Selden Anderson Buckingham Joseph A. Wright Port Jefferson Ferry Willam Stralsta Dawson New York East Washington Avenue Housatonic Avenue Arthur J. Baudouin Strelsin John J. O'Brien Chestnut Fil Norwalk Lorenzo Mannaca Washington Avenue Tranistan Avenue Waldemere Avenue O'Brien Eaat Iranistan Avenue Mannaca Waldemere Farritto Tuscane Main Street Henry J. Anderson Park Street Patrick Maturro Corona L. I Grand Main Streets Anderson Lea Brown Glana Bridgeport Cab Company James Kirey Union Avenue Collsion James Coughlin Trew Place State and Broad Streets Broad State

Father in visit to Mrs Hemming at Highland Lake

Amon the crowd at The Cabin in Highland Lake Mrs Marion Hemming faced attempts by Louis Griffing to oust her. Her father High Metuhey of New Haven, and other relatives arrived from New Haven to show support amid lingering threats and rumors.

New Haven Jett

Bullet may be clue in murder case and underworld

Reported Lengel defense funds from underworld backers, mostly women, drew fines on refusals. Metlett alleged those paying meals and fees faced threats. Jumbo Crowley, Canton's noted underworld king, contacted Mellett three months earlier demanding an end to attacks. Mellett vowed to expose Crowley.

Metlett Lengel Meni- Wess Underworld Jumbo Crowley Canton R. Mellett Mellett Crowdy

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