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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1926
Page
2
Storm alerts along the east Florida coast as a hurricane center nearby prompts warnings from Titusville to Jacksonville. Vessels like Gulf of Mexico and Anseldo San Giorgio Secunde struggle to signal amid damaged telegraph lines and heavy radar activity.
A local barrel firm plans an appeal after a zoning decision on non conforming uses and rebuilding limits following a partial destruction. The ruling questioned restoration eligibility when more than six percent of a building is destroyed, with residents citing nuisance odors from nearby plants. Permits granted list multiple residential and light industrial structures and garages from various applicants across street addresses.
A drifting ship appeared off a southern coast as crowds watched near Fairfield Beach from 5 to 15 p.m. The lone vessel moved slowly northward under a gray sky, with the other Shenandoah sister ship visible beyond scattered clouds. The Congress of Egyptian Doctors condemned fez hygiene and proposed a reward for a washable brimmed hat usable by citizens and peasants.
Bridgeport shoemaking shops bearing the association emblem are urged to attract patrons with promise of perfect workmanship and the best materials. Shops are inspected by seasoned repairers to ensure high quality work and courteous service. If dissatisfied, customers may seek redress from the association.
Governor Brewster and state executives meet on a ranch 25 miles north of town to discuss federalism and the 18th amendment. He warns that state rights face encroachment without rural enforcement and notes most of the nation remains dry. He argues federal power must expand to resolve economic crisis and labor idle.
A youth on trial pleads for death while claiming no reform is possible. He cites a compulsive urge to commit crimes and contends he would not survive the electric chair. Judge Lewis notes the need to protect the public and sentences him to three to six years in the eastern penitentiary.
Hartford July 17 AP Hearing on Coyrol Trust company application for a charter to do banking in this state set for Wednesday August 19 at 1 p.m. Bank Commissioner John B Byrne announces capitalization of 50100 and a surplus of 25000. Incorporators listed from Cos Cob and Greenwich entities.
St Josephs T B L association will hold a special meeting at St Josephs hall 67k Batnard avenue tonight. President Ter ence McMahon says the session will decide actions regarding the death of member Peter Yagan.
Andrew Conde, 1529 Barnum Avenue Wake, was arrested last night on a charge of operating an automobile without a license after a minor collision. He was held by authorities pending further action.
Washington July 27 AP President Calles of Mexico is accused of odious tyranny by Archbishop Edward J. Hanna head of the National Catholic Welfare Conference administrative committee He argues U S liberty depends on resisting such laws and compares possible American scenarios to Mexico He urges Americans to recognize the contrast with U S protections for free speech and conscience.
In Mexico City thousands of Catholics, mostly women with infants, gathered outside and inside the cathedral as priests suspend operations. Reported confirmations reach twenty five to thirty thousand children in the past week, while authorities prepare to enforce religious regulations on August 1 under arrest of church directors.
The Schismatic Catholic Church in Mexico requests that principal Mexican churches in Mexico City be turned over to their control, including the cathedral if Roman Catholics abandon them by August 1. Officials say the government plans to close churches or appoint custodians to guard church property if churches are surrendered.
Summer Shade of Red highlights deep wine tones as the smartest red this season. Cardinal red also features prominently in both frocks and millinery, reflecting current color trends.
Washington July 27 AP A Department of the Interior report on the February 27 1906 St. Lawrence quake credits post glacial till tilting of rock beds for its cause. Arthur Keith of the Geological Survey notes deep sea weight and crustal rebound as major factors with shocks focused along belts from Vermont to Cape Cod and along the St John river Maine. The horizontal motion toppled houses and steeples, differing from many vertical quake sequences.
New York July 27 AP The will of Cleveland H Dodge financier and philanthropist who died June 24 filed for probate today disposes of a 20 million dollar estate. The widow Grace Parrish Dodge obtains one third while the children share two thirds. Riverdale Bronx property furniture and personal effects go to Mrs Dodge with son Cleveland Earl Dodge as joint tenant. Bets to heirs include 5000 to great grandfather Anson G Phelps to Cleveland Marl Dodge, boss. The document notes liberal charitable intent while listing generous bequests to friends, neighbors and employees and 100 for each year of service to estate workers.
Poincare pursues a confidence vote to support his ministry and fiscal plans. He warns of financial reforms including direct taxation on acquired wealth and increased indirect taxes while stressing unity to avert deeper debt issues. He vows swift action to pass essential receipts and economies before August 8.
A wedding scene shows the bride and groom seated on metal logs before a priest who offers cigars and betel, missteps noted. A matronly figure places betel and a cigar during the ceremony as waves of fowls circle, and the couple are declared married.
President Coolidge calls for national composure amid postwar economic woes and international tensions. He urges Americans to view foreign troubles with sympathy, avoid unwarranted criticism, and accept only legally binding treaties approved by the Senate. The only recognized debts and settlements are those published and Senate approved. The piece notes the Bale of secrecy on pacts and cites the Montague Norman and Stanley Baldwin settlement as in force.
A marriage dispute ends with the bride denouncing her husband and seeking annulment. Detectives questioned her before she was allowed to return home. Miller, held on $1,069, is linked to repeated furniture and gadget sales and a prior arrest for similar charges. Authorities indicate more complaints from dealers and investigations continue.
General Andrews leaves London for a two car mission to Ireland to discuss enforcing liquor control. He will meet President Coxgrave and Governor General Timothy Healy while visiting Treland. He plans to establish a Bahaman Intelligence Office as an outpost for American law enforcement to monitor whiskey shipments and movements.
Paris July 37 AP Preyler Poincare introduces a sweeping finance bill to restore internal credit. It aims to balance the budget and begin amortization of the public debt through stringent economy and widespread taxes. The plan grants government decree powers through 1926 and targets taxes on transport, rail, autos, currency value, imports, income, and inheritance with a sinking fund to redeem defense bonds.
Hartford July 27 Arch One man is dead and another badly injured after a collision early tonight between two trolley cars at Main and Pearl streets. One car derailed and about 50 passengers were endangered for roughly fifteen minutes. Henry Falk, thirty-two, a World War veteran and a domoleum salesman for Connecticut Poor Coverage at 131 Windsor Street, died at Hartford Hospital from blood loss and mangled limbs.
Detectives arrested James Walker a 41 Gregory street color ed man yesterday on charges of assaulting Beulah Ross colored of Armstrong place. The alleged lover attacked her in a Park Avenue rooming house Monday afternoon leaving wounds in both arms and other injuries.
Police in Manchester are asked by the Polish ing and Plating Company to locate Emil Chagnet, 70, last known to be in the city. A sister of the missing man has died in South Manchester, and the search continues with unclear address details.
Syracuse New Jersey January counterfeiting is a fading crime says John A Adams United States Secret Service operative who gathered 5570 in bogus money last year He laments crude modern fakes noting a $30 Federal Reserve note sketched by hand and Lincoln portrait with poor likeness He cites a circulating $5 note by peddlers and recalls master forgers of the silver era as more skilled than today’s amateurs.
Chicago July 27 Robert Scott sentenced to life imprisonment for murder of Jos Maurer drug clerk was knocked unconscious during indoor baseball at Cook County jail He struck an iron screen and was rushed to the jail hospital with a serious condition He is brother of Russell Scott who faces execution on October 14 for the same crime
DeVer H. Warner, president of the D. M. Read Co, states strong proof of growth since the new Read store opened. He cites a 26.6 percent sales increase and 61 new accounts, split roughly between Bridgeport and nearby towns. The company aims to make Bridgeport a regional trading center with interchanges to New Haven Waterbury Danbury and Stamford.
Stratford filling station at 11st Stratford Avenue Stratford advertises gasoline at 18 cents per gallon plus state tax. The ad promises a large shipment direct from a major eastern refinery and urges Bridgeport motorists to buy quickly as stock may not last. The offer targets weekend drivers and notes no limit on purchase while supplies remain.
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