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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1926
Page
4
A British banker asserts war debts should be paid, arguing that Europe must fund obligations and that America bears responsibility for debt disputes. He contends a broad settlement would be unfair to America and that creditors Britain and France both owe money.
Long Hill Fire department carnival committee to meet at the fire house tomorrow evening at 8 o’clock. The roster lists F A Rice as general chairman and A A Hayward as treasurer with various subcommittees for ticket, electrical, decorations, car committee, and refreshments. The community club booth will be run by Mrs T F Walker with the president in charge.
Prague Czechoslovakia July 25 AP reports a monument to the late President Woodrow Wilson will be erected in Prague in front of its Wilson station. Romas Capek, a banker, heads an American committee that has already raised 12 600 dollars for the project.
Washington July 24 AP Henry Berd fought to strip Ford's name from cigars. The Patent Office rejected his bid to block use of Ford as a brand on cigars. It ruled a corporate name may be a trademark if the goods are from a different entity with the same name. It noted Ford is a common word in language and not restricted to a single company.
John W. Howard of Flaverhill Mauss was released from Cuernavaca jail after his two sons Albert and John accused him of perjury and bigamy in divorce and remarriage in Mexico. He resumes residence in Mexico City with former Milwaukee wife Mrs Phillips, saying he violated no Mexican law and plans to divide estate with his wife, while seeking military escort fearing his sons.
Frances Tomisawa eighteen and Stevens twenty two of Bridgeport were sent home from New Haven after police halted their trip Friday morning. They spent four and a half days at police headquarters as relatives were contacted. The girl’s father a Japanese immigrant refused to come, and her grandmother asked that she be sent home. On apprehension in Bridgeport the girl wore male clothing.
Special report notes thieves prey on automobilists in Stamford. Daily thefts of tires rims and car parts are reported to police. Friday night a tire and rim were taken from the roof of J Alswuanger at 775 Atlantic Street while the car rested in his backyard.
An advertisement touts McCay’s Cod Liver Oil Compound Tablets as a concentrated source of cod liver oil and nutrients. It claims 30 day use will add at least 5 pounds of healthy flesh, with guarantees and pharmacy availability, asserting improved appetite, strength, and health.
State Policeman Paul Lavan identifies Willian Perris of Bridgeport as a leading, ruthless member of a notorious auto theft circle. Perris, jailed in New Haven County, faced charges after a string of car thefts tied to associates including Sunzo and Sanzeo. Officials say the ring has links to Emil Schutte, with multiple arrests and possible long prison terms planned.
Postmaster Arthur F. Connor, leader of the King Republican movement, accepted the pledge of allegiance from its leadership amid the Friday night reorganizational events. He wrote Charles L. Dennis, thanking him for resolutions and outlining that local leadership is an agency for progress and Republican aims, not personal tribute, stressing unity and community good.
A public hearing is scheduled for Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. in Norwalk City Hall on the petition of a Connecticut company seeking a bus line between Darien and Norwalk along the Post Road. The Public Utilities Commission will hear evidence on the proposed route between the Darien and South Norwalk regional stations.
Uncertain fragmentary report states Premier Svereset of Troumsnia will travel to Rome at end of August or early September. Planed discussion likely touches on a state visit by King Ferdinand and Queen Matte to the Vatican, with timing described as tentative and contingent.
A dense listing of broadcast features across New York stations and others detailing weather reports music concerts talks and sports updates. The guide features numerous performers ensembles and orchestras with times channel identifiers and regional notes for a day of varied programming.
Greenwich July 25 Special St. Luke's hospital in New York begins a 500000 country addition to its city plant on King Street near Rye Lake. A brick limestone building 220 by 130 feet will rise on a 20 acre tract donated by Mrs. Hicks Arnold who also gave 81706000 in securities. The site was to host a country home until her husband died, then the land and funds were given to the hospital as a memorial to him. The convalescent ward is expected to be ready by spring.
Hugh McCann of Warburton Avenue Hastings was arrested Thursday night with about 20 cases of beer in a car. Motorcycle Officer Louis Schlechtwan nabbed the driver who fled. McCann was released on bail of 250 dollars. Police seized a bank hook and automobile bill of sale left in the car and plan to arrest the driver soon.
New York, July 1a. Three periodicals die each day while four new ones arise, says J. IT .Tregoe, executive manager of the National Association of Street Men, in a stark statement on waste in business. He notes costly redundancy and suggests credit factors drive failures, urging reflection on the publication industry's future and the role of credit in these mortalities.
President Coolidge plans to greatly expand the U S air force for defense with a five year program. Secretary Wilbur discusses funding and a giant new dirigible, plus encouragement of commercial aviation to support air defense. Army and Navy procurement pace expected to exceed one hundred million annually for expansion.
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