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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1926

Page

2

Defense League to Carry On Fight for Religious Freedom

Mexico City July 25 The National League for Defense of Religious Liberty resumes work after three traders were arrested and the headquarters closed Temporary freeters have taken over and the new offices are undisclosed The league faces scrutiny from Attorney General Ortega who investigates the three men and the league over actions tied to a boycott dispatches from Vera Cruz report nuns and several lay believers jailed in Havana.

Mexico City National League For Defense of Religious Liberty League Aieust Ortega Ote Vera Cruz Havana

Catholic Religious Services to Cease in Mexico

A translated Vatican letter condemns Mexican anti religious decrees and laws. It notes Catholic worship is halted while church property remains, urging faith to endure. The Pope cites prior papal letters denouncing the laws and calls for prudence amid persecution.

Mexico Pope Virs Hs Halinese Riar Pius Benedict AV Pope Pocis Benedict Berty Iewl Poe

Quaker Oats Promises Morning Support For Breakfast

An advertisement extols Quaker Oats as a balanced breakfast staple, noting its 16 percent protein and 58 percent carbohydrate content with vitamins and fiber. It asserts oats provide steady morning energy and urges grocers to stock two varieties, quick and regular cooking.

Mexican Crisis and Texas Gubernatorial Returns

Mexico faces a phase of reaction under the government as Calles claims normalcy amid anti-government agitation. In Texas Moody leads Ferguson in early returns for governor, with factional Republican fights and incumbents holding leads in most districts. Cardinal Hayes calls for Catholics to pray for Mexican brethren amid tensions and potential economic blockades.

Norris Discusses Famous Killings

A historical column portrays minister Norris as an ardent reactionary and evangelical figure. It portrays his opponents as using fear and threats to push verdicts under the banner of law and order, while accusing Norris of theatrics and coercive rhetoric in religious disputes.

Norris Rowlinson Texas Howlinson Sorris Knights of Darkness

Oldest Worker Col. Lee Crandall Aged 4 in Gov Forces

Col Lee Crandall, listed as deputy colonel of Internal Revenue at Washington, is described as the oldest worker in these government forces and is noted at the age of four.

Lee Crandall Colvorter Internal Revenue Washington

Smoky Mountain Park Created by Congress Report

Fragmentary OCR notes state Smoky Mountain in North VareLug recently created one National Park by Congress. Text references curs arist Testament of Aimerican ibber urany sze in Loe Bastiorn States.

Smoky Mountain VareLug Congress Aimerican Ibber Ie Urany Loe Bastiorn

Local Policeman Dies After Fall At Home

Patrolman Lombard dies after a fall from a trapeze during restoratives at the McPadden house. Death attributed to sudden heart failure or fall injury. Survived by wife Margaret and six children, with funeral set for July 28 at Peters Church after services at home on 195 Worden Avenue.

McPadden Daniel McPadden Greensput Dr. Peters Lombard Margaret John Denis Richard Edward William Richard Lombard Bridgeport Timothy York Dennis Ireland Charles Degeon Jersey Heights N. J Cilen Pitzgerald Agnes Coughlin

Ferguson Defeat Looms In Texas Democratic Primary

Moody leads with 184,827 votes while Ferguson trails at 209, new partial results from 34 counties show Moody short of a majority. Davidson, Lynch Lumberman, stands third with 79,914 and other candidates have minor totals. If no majority, a run off is set for August 28 between Moody and Ferguson. Election officials expect total Democratic vote to reach 676,000 to 700,000.

Moody Ferguson Austin Texas Mooy H. H. Haines R. B. Creager E. P. Scott Corpus Christi Wurzbach Creager Fred F. iKnerseh James P. Buchanan Brenhamt James R. Hamilton Buchanan Dan Texas Election Bureau Lynch Davidson Houston F. Zimmerman Naples Edith Wilmans Dallas K. MM. Johnston Kureau Senate Itrus Stpstead Minneta Repubican Cummins Iowa Porter Brookhart Glass Virginia Hellin Alabama Federal Reserve Board Herlin

Young Maine Sweethearts Eloped Found Safe

David Coughlin and Nellie Piper, both fourteen and high school freshmen, who fled northern Maine in two elopements within two weeks, were found tonight by Sheriff Cummings walking toward Machias and taken into custody at Machias.

Ellsworth David Coughlin Nellie Piper Maine Sheriff Cummings East Machias Machias

Taken Ill In Auto Bank Officer Dies In Greenwich

Gillmore Ashurmer a 59 year old trust officer with United States Fidelity and Guaranty company died after being stricken while driving from New London to his Brooklyn home. He was born in Baltimore and had worked 20 years with the firm. He served as a deacon at Flatbush Congregational church and leaves a widow two daughters and two sisters. Funeral is set for Tuesday with burial in Greenwood Cemetery Brooklyn.

Greenwich New London Brooklyn N. Y Gillmore Ashurmer United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company New York City Greenwich ™ Hospital Ashurmer Baaltimore New York Company Flatbush Congregational Church George W. Stevens Alare Gilmore Markgraf Emily T. An&k Katherine Ashurmer Baltimore Greenwood Cemetery

Ansonia Girl Shot on Housatonic River

Grace Potter of Ansonia was accidentally shot below the heart while canoeing with friends on the Housatonic River. A .22 caliber rifle discharged during revolver practice by several young men. investigators pursued leads, no arrests, Grace hospitalized in Griffin Hospital with serious injuries.

Derby Housatonic Grace Potter William B. Poter Ansonia Griffin Hospital New Haven

Gabiau region faces oil product import asset issue

France anticipates an import asset in petroleum products in Gabiau, Hevault department, now under ceasement.

France Prouduebon Gabiau Hevault

Police Rescue of Judge Johnson Shocks Georgia

In Folstone Georgia seven men were arrested in Ware County tonight over the kidnapping attempt on Judge Henry Johnson of Chariton County Court. Johnson, a lumberman, was overpowered by a police officer while being carried toward Waycross. He was unharmed despite threats to his life.

Folstone Werther le Ware Henry Johnson Chariton County Court

Vares Victory May Prove Futile

Discussion on how the current Senate makeup affects party power, noting 49 Democrats and 56 Republicans with insurgent factions. Insurgent Republicans and insurgent Democrats blur lines, making outcomes uncertain despite statistical majorities. Also reports Chicago subpoenas in Illinois primary campaign inquiry.

Four Bandits Flee With $13 000 Haul

Four bandits flee with a $13 000 haul after holding up a location. William Linderman attempted to intervene as they escaped from the fourth floor. A robber shot him in the abdomen. The thieves escaped in a waiting automobile operated by a fifth member.

Wiliam Linderman Robers

Danbury Hatters Death After Three-Story Porch Fall

Danbury resident William Freedy, 44, a hatter, was instantly killed early today by a three story fall from a porch at his home. He had just returned about midnight and was left on the porch while his family slept. A neighbor heard the fall and investigated. He is survived by his widow and a daughter.

Danbury Capo Wilam Fready Heady Bin Wen

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