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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1926

Page

8

WEAF WIZ Consolidation Prompted AT and T Exit

New York. WEAF and WIZ plan to consolidate as AT and T withdraws from broadcasting. WHEIAB to be sold by American Telephone and Telegraph Company to Radio Corporation of America, which already operates WU. AT and T retire from broadcasting. WEAF likely to continue under RCA’s oversight while sale terms await finalization.

New York Jaly Wheiab American Telephone and Telegraph Company Twothe Radio Amerwa AT. T Radio Corporation of America Railiy

Danbury Seeks Legion Convocation 1927 Host Bid

Danbury aims to host the 1927 American Legion convention in August. Local supporters push to mobilize volunteers and service members, hoping to secure enough votes to make Danbury the chosen city. Delegates from Danbury and West Haven rally behind the bid as the committee evaluates the potential site.

Bury Danbury Mike Post Logan Prde New Haven Danbur Legion

Police quell riot during jail fire incident

Police, including deputy sheriffs and detectives, quelled a riot at Milesheny county jail during a blaze. Inmates, agitated and attempting to start fires, were subdued after officers arrived. emergency crews extinguished the fire with limited damage reported.

Pipfpsrburgh Milesheny County Elty Conny

Man Loses Cancer Compensation Award Contest Result

A Compensation Commissioner ruled against Paul Stephan, 45, who claimed injury led to cancer. Bridgeport specialists and insurer representatives argued cancer cannot be caused by injury. Medical data cited showed vast cancer cases unrelated to injuries, concluding Stephan’s claim was not proven.

Marwa Ruahing Ham Wwe Paul Stephan Stephan Slopnin Tod Bandy Construction Company D. Joby Shen Bridgeport Ruspiral Huckinghat Samuel Reich Tin Shea Bridgeport Buns Algher Achleves Phy. Ln

Cites Commission Discussion on Stephan's Compensation Claim

The commissioner discussed Stephan's compensation claim arguing that different evidence had not been received to prove that he was injured in the course of employment. The remarks touch on whether the injuries arose from cancer related growths and the connection to workplace incident.

Imckingham Stephan

Westport Woman Battles Wild Dog in Home Fight

Mrs Hyn vey Alten wife ula focal paicemean, Russell aged ten, under a doctor’s cure fades folly. Ingo wd battle with 4s polices dog ended when Allen hums Wo returned home ameted the sami mal which he owned. For fifteen minutes Allen fought the dog that seemed determined to bite the highway to pourh i made no effort to bose. The animal weighed eighty six pounds tore Allen clothes and upset furniture as the dog rushed through the yard. The dog burst through the screen door into the kitchen as Mrs Allen tried to flee. Additional details of the incident were disclosed today.

Westport Duls Hynvey Alten Ula Focal Paicemean Russell Ares Ingo Alen Allen Allen Dil

Boy Found Slain as Playmates Quizzed in Philadelphia

Eleven year old Charles Loftterer was found dead near the Delaware River in an eastern Philadelphia neighborhood. Investigators questioned fellow boys and suspected the fatal wound resulted from an accidental discharge during a group misadventure. police and forensics rushed to the scene as the investigation continued.

Philadelphia Judy Charles Loftterer Inta

Atlantic fishing holes draw crowds to New York coast

New York July 14 A description of the Atlantic Ocean as a fishing hole for city residents and visitors. The piece notes many seek sea sport cheaply by spending one day and minimal expense, with boats leaving from nearby harbors and full amenities aboard. It highlights accessible tackle shops, bait, and comfortable on board facilities catering to veterans and novices.

New York Atlantic Ocean Aurge Milo Orbess Grand Banks Maink Tas Vank

Lawyers of State Meet at Luncheon

The Connell Bay association held its annual summer luncheon at the Griswold hotel in Hast en Point with about 100 members from all parties in the state in attendance. The session began at 9 and was purely informal with no business before the group. Attorney Philip M. Tlanker of the big city coordinated the event and evening entertainment.

Connent Bay Wmit-Swmmer Griswold Hotel Hasten Point Philip 4. Tlanker Big City Roe

New York Speedster Forfeits Bail in Speeding Case

Teenweek Jul 22. Charing Thulle of New York arrested for speeding in an automobile failed to appear in Borangi court til morning. Bond of 36 dollars forfeited.

Teenwice Jul Charing Thulle New York Borangi Court

Mansfield Ohio Claims Most Perfect Children in U S

Mansfield has hosted global child health workers for six years and was designated a blue ribbon center by the American Red Cross and the National Child Health Association on April 20, 1920. The program taught basic health habits. thousands of children were labeled with blue ribbons after demonstrations. The project inspired five new demonstrations nationwide and influenced local civic health programs to continue the work.

Mansftelia Mansfield American Yea Cross National Chold Heals Association United States Realite Mangefield Corps Aft

Garage owner's body found in river near Northampton

The body of Luke Sant, a garage owner from South Derrield, was recovered from the river within 100 feet of the place where he went in on Tuesday. Police recovered the gun yesterday and found Ellison's clothing and cap on the bank nearby.

Northampton Masa Luke Sant South Derrield Weg Regirder Hathlie Ellison

Fire damages Stamford store for 3000 dollars

Stamford on July 22 reports a cellar fire at 310 Atlas Street the Arm and Navy Store owned by Morris Wellman sustaining about 3000 in damage. Fire started near an electric switchboard and spread to paper and boxes while smoke forced use of gas masks by fire crews. Adjacent businesses were threatened though the fire remained confined to the store.

Stamford Navy Atlatl Aieel Morris Wellman

Oxford Students Learn Charleston at Globe Theatre

New York July 22 AP reports visiting Oxford University etu dente were instructed in the Charleston by Mary Jane a 7 year old Follies solo dancer. They found the demanding dance challenging yet enjoyable as instructors demonstrated backstage at the Globe theatre last night before pairing off the students in evening clothes.

New York Xine Oxford University Sangland

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