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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1926

Page

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Illinois primary funds reveal Insull gift to Crowe Barrett

Chicago July 28 AP details show Samuel Insull Chicago utilities magnate donated 1000 to the Crowe Barrett Republican faction aiding Frank L. Smith in the Illinois Senate race. Total primary outlay rises to 198,738.19 with 125,000 to Smith, 15,000 Brennan, 10,000 Deneen group. Crowe Barrett total 175,000. Committee notes 177,000 additional expenditures and suspenses over other gifts.

Chicago Samuel Insult Mlinois Senate Campaign Funds Committee Crowe-Barrett Cook County Frank L. Smith Illinois Commerce Commission William B. McKinley Pass Inguli Smith Organization George E. Brennan Deneen Insull Charles V. Barrett Ghten-|0 William 3B. McKinley George B. Brennan Deneen Organization Crowe-Barrett Group Tsult Direct Treaca Reed Edward H. Wright Ilinois Commerce Commission Second Ward Missouri Wright Homer K. Galpin Crowe Barrett Barratt Wew

European Women Gasp At American Husbands Kitchen Talk

At the International Federation of University Women convention in Amsterdam on July 28 Mrs. Lillian M Gilbreth of Montclair New Jersey discusses kitchen duty for husbands and the need for kitchen culture among American men as part of her broader views on women’s education and domestic roles. Her status as mother of twelve and president of a corporation of industrial engineers underscores the fusion of family life and professional expertise shaping the debate.

Amsterdam International Federation of University Women Lillian M. Gilbreth Montclair N. J Gilbreth

Man Injures Officer In Auto On Sidewalk, Police Probe

A driver crashed his auto onto a sidewalk injuring a motorcycle policeman as bystanders watched. He reportedly accelerated toward officers while attempting to brake. The incident occurred amid a chaotic street scene with bystanders and sirens. Police launched an investigation and questioned witnesses.

Hurricane plows toward Georgia amid costly wreckage

The West Indian hurricane, tracking from Florida up the coast, weakened slightly but still lashed the coast near Jacksonville as it neared Georgia. Damage topped $1,000,000 in Florida and Nassau, with Miami and Stuart suffering major losses to crops, vessels, and utilities. Rescue efforts followed the Italian freighter Ansaldo San Giorgio Secondo, taken in tow after by the West Harshaw.

Jacksonville Fla Florida Georgia Stuart Tila Miami St. Augustine Ansaldo West Harshaw Nassau Caribbean Munson New York Manamar Palm Beach Lake Worth Daytona Beach

Gas attack on Mellett family puzzles Canton police

In Canton a mysterious gas enveloped the porch of Don R. Mellett’s home injuring family members amid the murder investigation of publisher Don Mellett. Investigators found no bomb fragment or container and note no car was seen. Federal postal inspector A P Owen arrived from Cleveland as threats loom in the case.

Canton Ohio Don R. Mellett Melett Mon Loyd Mellett Don Mellett Meletts Federal Postal Department P. Owen Cleveland

State Recognizes Mexican Divorces in Connecticut

Connecticut allows divorces obtained in Mexico to be recognized if no fraud is shown in securing the decree. Attorney General Frank F Healy advised Greenwich Town Clerk Henry F P Crawford about illegality concerns in such cases and suggested requiring the divorce decree if fraud questions arise. Crawford had issued a marriage license to two people with Mexican decrees, noting state law does not require a copy of the decree for license issuance.

Hartford Mexico Connecticut Frank F. . Healy Henry FP. Crawford Greenwich Crawford

Man Aged Fifty Four Would Wed Girl Missing With Child

In Waterbury officials report a 14 year old girl and a 14 year old boy were found after four days in woods near Wolventian. George Willis, 54, is held on a statutory charge and the girl faces incompetency allegations. Willis, divorced with seven children, said he wished to marry the girl. The girl had not been reported missing by her parents, who had known Willis as a family friend for five years.

Waterbury Wolvell George Willis Wills Siwe Tistomtad Treslu Mona Wolentian

Motorist Drives On Sidewalk Wrecks Bike Cop Injures Officer

Lieutenant Thomas McConell of the Traffic Division was seriously injured when a novice driver under an instructor calamously struck his motorcycle on a sidewalk. The operator Earl Quinn and instructor Albert J Dolan were arrested for reckless driving and released on bonds. McConell, riding south on Parrott Avenue, suffered fractures and was taken to St Vincent’s hospital as the car’s driver failed to avoid the collision.

Thomas McConell Connery St. Vincent's Hospital Armoth Earl Quinn Pearl Street Hartford Albert J. Dolan Burnside Avenue Burnside Conners Parrott Avenue North Avenue James Walker

Train Grinds Five To Instant Death In Crossing Crash

A Jersey Central express crushed the automobile of Sylvester Chaskis of Trenton at Whitesville crossing, killing Chaskis, his wife Helen, their seven year old son Julius, Victoria Maiusa and Julius Yarmelowicz. No watchman or automatic signals at crossing. victim cars found along track. view obstructed by freight trains.

Lakewood Crossing Newport Lincoln Hildene Vermont Almple Mount Senate Foreign Herrick United States Ster Paris Jaylan Henders Mellon Poincare Mexico han_n Pace Catton Higne Canada General Motors Wandling Lakewood N. J Jersey Central Sylvester Chaskis Trenton Whitesville Crossing Here Chuskis Helen Chuskis Julius Victoria Maiusa Julius Yarmelowicz Chunskis Sea Heights Walter Buzby South Lakewood

Panama Treaty Terms Sealed In Secret Agreement

Washington July 28 AP The State department announced a special treaty and a claims convention with Panama have been aligned though terms were not disclosed The pact approved by Kellogg and Panama ministers will replace the Taft era orders and governs Canal Zone commercial relations while the claims convention covers property losses from the 1885 Panama City fire The measures emphasize canal safeguarding and formal treaty form understandings of wider significance

Washington State Department Panama Department United States Ricardo Alfaro Eusebio Morales Panama City Colombia Canal Zone Canal

Thirteen Burned as Gasoline Tank Explodes on Boat

Essex incident near Selden's Cove involves Mrs. Leon K Pratt and family. Eleven of thirteen aboard hurt when boat explodes, main injuries include leg fracture, burns, and shock. Leonard Pratt and Adelaide Arnold among injured. New York City relatives listed.

Essex Leon K. Pratt Hackensack N. J New Haven Hospital Selden's Cove Pratt Ieon Pratt Adelaide Arnold New York City Arnold Frederick Edwin Burns Harriet Goepal Leon Pratt Edith Lipman

Barrow Barrel Company Appeals Zoning Ruling on Repair Plant

The City Barrel Company filed with the Board of Appeals for permission to rebuild a one story wood and metal covered copper shop and storage shed at its barrel plant after fire damage. The hearing is set for August 9 in the Common Council chamber at 8 p.m., with a mail hearing chosen to avoid hardship for nearby residents who oppose the project. Attorney George N Finklestone represents the barrel company, and the case may go to court if the appeal is denied. The same date includes an appeal by Joseph Halko for a one car garage at 218 Orchard Street.

City Barrel Company Board of Appeala Common Council Chamber Board of Appeals Building Commission John McDermott Fection George N Finklestone Cauneel Joseph Halko Orchard Street

French Postpone Debt Ratification Till October

Paris reports the cabinet will delay ratification of the Washington and London debt deals until October when the Chamber of Deputies convenes. Premier Poincare urged passage of the financial bill, stressing debts be settled within capacity to pay, as the franc weakened amid tax collection for 1926.

Paris Washington London Chamber of Deputies Poincare Chamber M. Poincare France Finance Committee Aternal Yeater- Gay Paris Exchange

Miss Sloan to Wed Ludlow Griscom

New York July 28. Engagement announced by Mrs William H Sloan of 150 East 74th Street and Stamford. Edith Sloan, Miss Sloan, will wed Ludlow Griscom of 20 Fifth Avenue and Riverdale. Griscom lineage ties to Clement Acton Griscom and General William Ludlow. he graduated from Columbia in 1912.

New York William & Sloan East 74Rd Street Stamford Misa Edith 5 Marcel Y. le Roux Tours France Helen R Sloan Samuel Sloan Julian R. Sloan Blanche Strebergi Jerome Napoleon Bonaparte Grissom Clement Acton Griscom J. Pierpont Morgan International Mercantile Marine Company Wag

Police Seek Missing Diamond Bracelet Worth Over 5000

Newport police and a detective searched Bailey's Beach and surrounding grounds for Mrs. Leonard M Thomas's missing cluster diamond bracelet. A swimming master, Fred Hill, dove near the float as part of the inquiry while police checked pawnshops and local areas for the valuable item valued at more than five thousand dollars.

Police Comi Newport Newport Leonard M. ‘Thomas Fred Hill Exclusive Bailey's Beach Banton Country Club Bellevue Avenue Bailey's Beach Pawnahope

Ford Plans Air Fleet Aims To Boost U S Defense

Paul Smiths July 28 In a mountain retreat President Coolidge and Edsel Ford discuss a triple motor all metal monoplane. Ford outlines plans for Ford planes to fly freight Detroit to Cleveland and Chicago, with 285000 miles at 98.9 percent efficiency and mass production with an initial 106 planes priced at 37000 dollars each, later cut by a quarter.

Paul Smith N. Y America President Coolidge Edsel Ford Ford Coolidge Fords Detroit Cleveland Chicago Lttle

Stamford Couple Wed in New York

Frederick W. Gould, 64, a life insurance agent from Bedford Park Stamford, and Miss Mary Lilian Gillespie, 42, of 72 Forest Street Stamford, obtained a marriage license in Stamford to wed at the Little Church Around the Corner in New York. Gould’s Newark-born father was Stephen Gould. his first wife died in 1918.

New York Specia Frederick WU. Gould Bedford Park Stamford Mary Lilian Gillespie Forest Street Edward T. W Emma Mendell Gould Newark N J Stephen and Wileyabeth Ketridge Gould

Man Cleared in Report On Newbauer Arrest Error

A city court record shows Stephen Newbauer was not arrested for a minor abuse allegation. The ruling states he faces a non support charge brought by his wife. Edward Emerson, listed as the arrestee in the erroneous report, is identified as a chauffeur living at 13 Walter Court.

Stephen Newbauer Boatwick Avenue Inatea Edward Emerstock Edward Emerson Walter Court

Child Hurt After Ten Foot Fall Into Manhole

Shirley Baker five daughter of Mr and Mrs James Baker of Main Street Norwalk fell ten feet through a manhole used for ashes removal at the Y M C A rear. She sustained a fractured skull and possible brain concussion, was rushed to Dr J J Philips and Norwalk Hospital after the x ray confirmed the injury.

Westport Shirley Baker James Baker Main Street Norwalk Shirley J. J. Philips

Dream Baby Legitimacy Upheld in British Court

After a four year legal battle costing about 40 000 pounds the mother of Geoffrey Dennis Irskine Hussel aged four and a half won recognition of the boy as the lawful child of her husband the Honorable Joan Burell and the right to title succession Baron Ampthill. The court declared the lad the lawful child of his parents despite controversy and fortune teller testimony. The father Honorable John Tubell had never recognized the boy.

London Dennis Irskine Hussel Joan Burell Baron Ampthill Russell John Tubaell

Mexico City Full Church Parade Echoes Middle Ages

From Mexico City across the republic, vast Catholic processions gather outside cathedrals and the shrine of Guadalupe. Priests withdraw from services as government enforces new religious regulations while Catholics surge to worship, fearing state action and pondering an economic boycott. Local unrest includes reports of a mob killing a mayor, details unclear. Crowds fill hotels and streets as Indians march toward sacred sites.

Srandedh Tropics Mexico City Eres Guadalupe Maxico City Shrine of Guadalupe Mexico League Nochistan Rawport Aew City The Republic Cathedral

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