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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1926
Page
12
Bridgeport Telegram notes subscription rates and contact details for Milford and Fairfield patrons. The page includes open daily operation, press affiliation with The Associated Press, and telephonic access for ads or news items. It discusses tourism travel spending and Mussolini as part of international commentary.
Analyzed on a single issue strategy for the Democrats in 1988 focusing on prohibition moderations and tariff politics. Claims Southern support for local options but opposition to full repeal, while northern centers could shift electoral votes if prohibition remains central. Warns against free trade platforms and warns the party risks if it pursues such policy.
Experts estimate Bridgeport city owned property is worth far more than private holdings, with Seaside Park valued around 400000, suggesting municipal assets exceed private wealth. The article notes bonds and taxes tie to city property, and that public assets may not be sold at their assessed value.
The article notes Ford consulting Terry Perd on vis airplane development and argues Ford’s expertise in manufacturing and transport supports a cheaper air vehicle. It contrasts Ford’s accurate past on cars with occasional limits in other areas and predicts flying may become common before universal angelic existence.
In Tiliots Samust Inst Chicago utility magnate financed both parties in Illinois. He contributed $15,900 to Brennan in the Democratic primaries and £128,000 to Smut to back his Republican bid. Insull sought friendship of the party machines statewide, not a United States senator, leveraging massive investments for influence.
A fragmented meditation on how a man can be successful in his career yet fail in personal life. It contrasts prudent behavior with bad temper, wealth with questionable ethics, and public perception with private reality, suggesting character matters beyond status.
Democrats trail the CG by eight days as the Fifth District Democratic club prepares its annual dinner and powwow at Champ’s Arm on August 29. Speakers may include Mayor Walker of New York and Governor Smith, with other state party leaders invited.
Familiarity irks James Marmalade who rebukes clerks for calling him Jim. Johnson, angered by casual forms, orders clerks to treat all customers with proper respect and courtesy to maintain decorum in the trade.
A short poem exhorts readers to lift their eyes to notice beauty. It praises rising hills, morning light, green trees, and blue skies as elements of harmony and wonder waiting to be seen when one looks up. The stanza emphasizes perception and inner awakening through sight.
In Lafayette and Prospect Streets melee after a Boston Black Sox game, six players clashed with guns knives and teeth involved. Raymond Galifuci, Howard Janke fined along with others. penalties included cash fines from $10 to $160 and charges of breach of peace and carrying concealed weapons.
In Darien on July 26, Cave men Carve, 25, of New York, arrested July 10 with two fellow New Yorkers for liquor law violations, surrendered after a physician’s certificate of illness. Bond returned, case reopened, fined 125 dollars plus costs, 20 days jail. She appealed and released on 250 dollar bonds. other defendants remain in Court of Common Pleas.
Peter Fagan of 1163 Pembroke Street near Arrtic died in Park City Capital yesterday after a brief illness. Funeral arrangements remain incomplete ten days after his death.
Midwestern farm leaders backed a Des Moines plan for farm relief aimed at achieving full agricultural parity with other sectors. They urged expanded action when Congress reconvenes, supporting McNary Haugen type legislation and denouncing eastern opposition as a national failure. The piece notes rising farm mortgages, bank failures, and low farm profits, urging united national policy to stabilize farming. The New Presbyterian Hospital of New York, nearing completion on Washington Heights, is described as the tallest hospital building in the world.
An article profiles women in exploration and strength, noting Dr Fran Misa Bliventhas returning from Africa after a career in hunting and guiding. It praises female prowess, cites Ona Martin Johnson’s explorations, and argues women can train for military roles, questioning the claim of inherent female weakness.
Norwich July 27 AP Coroner J J Desmond found Lawrence Thomason criminally negligent in the death of John Fatt of Groton and New London resident Goldie Bronitsky killed in a separate accident. Fatt died after a truck collision near Pequonnoc between Groton and Stonington. Bronitsky died when a car door handle snagged her sleeve as she crossed a street. The coroner cited no liability for Marietta Barrett.
StamfordJuly27 An important real estate sale announced today was the four story steel building at 433 Atlantic Street by Joseph Ruber and Molly Gruber to James A Milligan. The consideration was reported as $57,500.
The Naval Veterans ex-gobs who served in the war will hold their fourth annual clam-bake at the Pleasure Beach clubhouse on August 7. About 176 members are expected to attend. Fred Daley chairs the entertainment committee with help from Carl Lundquist Paul Tollander Willam Bridges and William Bennett.
Stephen Nancy motor machinist's mate first class of the submarine 02 is spending a thirty day furlough with his parents at 89 King Street. Nanchy enlisted in the Navy in this city six years ago and since that time has crossed the equator six times and visited about thirty five foreign ports. He is the brother of Lew Nanchy a physical instructor at the M C A.
Mrs Francis W Egan of Ox Ridge sells her house and donates its 22 rooms of elegant furnishings to the Stamford-Greenwich Connecticut Humane Society. The items will be stored pending sale arrangements by the society.
The Rev Dr Cadman answers reader questions from Miami to Knoxville on expurgated Bibles Theosophy and moral behavior in business life He argues against expurgation preferring faithful renderings He weighs Theosophy as theory noting its dignity yet calls it a form of pessimism He discusses duality in men who act saintly at home but rude or harsh in business and analyzes how statistics are used in arguments.
President Coolidge, via executive offices, says U.S. business conditions are stronger than expected. Six months show good conditions and since July 1 there is even an advance. He credits tax relief and the Fe Auction policy for releasing funds to private enterprise.
Five thousand dinner tickets for the Republicans August 21 outing at Pleasure Beach arrived at GOP headquarters. The outing Ticket Committee, chaired by George Hi treasurer, will meet tonight to decide distribution. The committee includes one man and one woman from each of 19 districts and GOP club secretaries as members. Meeting at Liberty Building headquarters.
In Washingtons Zoo Noah an Australian prize penguin is found dead after a beating by two fellow inmates. Head Keeper William H Blackburn says the feud began with Noahs arrival last winter and worsened in hot weather while investigators probe if Noah made improper remarks about the other penguins mates.
In Atlantic City New Jersey a man Frederick Geenek and his wife Freda barricaded in a Port Republic area home and fought four state troopers for about three hours. The husband was wounded in the leg and surrendered. Both were arrested and held for exam by physicians to determine their sanity.
Announcement lists Miss Emma Jon Wyeuss of Derby and Henry Bir¢ eye Sniffen of Newtown to marry Monday in Ansonia with only immediate families present. The bride formerly worked for the Howard and Barker camp in Derby. Sniffen is connected with G Fairchild and jewelers in this city. They plan to reside in Sandy Hook after a wedding trip.
Weather outlook shows increasing cloudiness with showers in eastern New York Wednesday, followed by mixed conditions and temperature changes. Tropical storm off East Florida coast moves north northwest with hurricane force winds, prompting warnings north of Miami to Cedar Key. Coastal Atlantic states likely to see rain. winds shift from east to southeast. Sandy Hook to Hatteras forecast shows coastal rain and variable winds through midweek.
Observations recorded at 8 p m at New Haven by the Weather Bureau. The entry appears in a daily almanac section labeled the Telegram Middlebrook Almanac. The fragment notes a bite and water reference but lacks clear context or outcomes.
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