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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1926
Page
5
Dr Yoche1man seeks federal inquiry into Putney charges. He claims surgeon problems and licensing issues prompted by denied permits and revoked credentials. Officials and other doctors push for investigation, citing pattern of refusals and appeals, with Federal involvement anticipated.
Lee Methodist Episcopal church plans a Thursday picnic at Pleasure Beach in Ridport. Sunday school children and guardians are asked to gather at the church at 11 oclock with transportation arranged. Each attendee must bring a knife fork spoon and cup as announcements were made by the organizers.
A garbled report notes Governor Byrd continuing a family political path with mentions of brotherly ties and a naval star, plus references to flights, landings, and shifts between Virginia and Washington. The fragmentary text cites names and places in a era context, but many phrases are unclear.
A May arrest near Bridgeport for liquor transport sparked a wide look at gas filling stations. The piece surveys stations’ appeal to motorists offering rest, food, and social spaces, while weighing concerns over safety, crime, and the shifting role of these sites in modern driving culture.
William Ryman deputy prosecuting attorney of Delaware County led three officers to a Read News Stand to halt the sale of the Test-Democrat weekly. He warned publisher Reed that continuing would bring prosecution as an eight year old Dale heir sold out papers on the sidewalk. Dale’s paper accuses Ryman of blocking grand jury inquiry into Alpha Holiday case and a man jailed for a mail fraud scheme tied to a Supreme Court appeal.
Jenkins Brothers may appeal a tax adjustment with tax attorney Thomas M. Cullinan representing the company. The dispute centers on a $31,000 tax and interest abatement granted years ago amid an accountant error. Officials and counsel say final decision is not yet made.
In Omaha Ned Huntley editor of The Mediator weekly journal was rearrested on a scandal charge after a suspended libel sentence for Walter Head of Quail Bank. Officer Jageth Morrow reported Huntley’s arrest and stated a $1000 bond was set as Huntley denied authorship of the allegedly scandalous piece. A Candulite candidate for the Democratic nomination for Congress also features in the report.
The Republican body prepares Br pport's Lies public day with former Untiking forces and Reorganization movement representatives joining the working committees. Ex-Reorganizationists will bolster the reception and event planning teams as the town committee meets to finalize selections this week.
Mrs Mary Hill-Brown, Rosen Hall staff member and Studio Workshop Mayors director, recalls being saved during a fire that destroyed a Catskills guest room wing. She escaped with help from an unknown man, who guided her to safety via a rear stairway as the main stairs collapsed. Most belongings were lost.
John Drake, a renowned American gambler, returned to England after years away to play in Liverpool. He partnered with English backers, faced a tough start, and after a late night match he won $100,400, adding to his storied record in gambling exploits.
Ian Brown, 30, color ed, of 52 Highland Avenue, was arrested Saturday night by fire squad members after a raid on her apartment. She faces $80 bond on a charge of keeping a disorderly house. Walter Treasway, a colored youth, of TIY toward ateosute, was found in the house and charged with frequenting a disorderly house. Both were held at headquarters in default of bonds.
Bridgeport naval reserves conducted a short cruise on the Eagle 27 in the Sound to train sailors in drills to qualify for a 16 day summer cruise aboard the destroyer Lawrence starting August 14. Activities included overboard drill and rescue practice with ultralight rifles, while examinations for high ratings were planned aboard the Lawrence later in the summer.
In Maine this year it is stated the men will receive liberty ashore weekly while at sea. One night drill is anticipated, with shore stops at Gan Bluffs and Newport Rhode Island. The remaining days will be spent aboard the ship for scheduled drills as details of the cruise are not yet released.
A mother and her two young daughters were struck to death with an axe in their Warsaw area home near Hardy. Melen and Tronie Flint died, while their mother Ada Flint was wounded and hospitalized. The husband and father Flynn Flint was jailed on an open charge, denying attacking the woman and children.
Stamford police report four colored boys ages 13 to 14 were arrested for burglarizing the Quintard gas filling station at South and Bell streets last week. They admitted guilt, and the break in netted 59 percent of the amount stolen. Parents have made restitution, and the cases were referred to probation officer Mrs Daniel Fitzmaurice.
Bridgeport hospital reports a diphtheria case briefly in a ward. Routine quarantine and tests were ordered for all patients. Assistant Helen Young said no other ward patient shows symptoms. several cultures were positive but not a definite outbreak yet. An elderly man with diphtheria was moved to Englewood Isolation Hospital on Saturday.
London July 26 1930 American motion picture producer Laemmle recovering at the Savoy hotel saluting Carlsbad trip after an operation he received four blood transfusions totaling five and a half pints as his doctor said no further transfusions were required and party members attracted more blood but were not needed.
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