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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 30, 1926

Page

18

Council Factions Clash Over Police Board Powers

In Bridgeport a Republican Town Committee motion barred aldermen from Police and Fire Department appointments. The action, led by George B. T., aimed to curb opposition factions and consolidate control, prompting leaders to seek district ticket unity and ensure representation on delegate slates ahead of the August 2 Republican day.

Crimmon Council Imeces Treschen George 8 Cora Dorn Board of Algermen Aklermanic Board Iment Frank X. McCarten James H. MefCulough William 8. Allen Arthur FL Connor Aleader Finaby Gennor Crea Ucket Connor W. Lot Riilpatrmark Patrick John T. Wing Ite Powmas Connor Ore Witpatrick Wiliam J. Ard Fiomius McCorarick Peron Kilpatelsi Toun Committee Pridgeport

Man Held Says He Got Beer Here

Speckle Motorcycle officers halted a truck in West Stamford on July 29 and arrested the driver for illegally transporting liquor. Inside the truck they found 50 half kegs of beer, labeled as 2 xullons each, with a capacity of 26. The driver, 31 year old Clilmord Kurtz, a Brooklyn chauffeur, claimed he received the beer in Bridgeport and transferred it to his truck.

Stampord Speckle Stamford Conecred Clilmord Kurtz Uth Avenue Brooklyn Bridgeport

Senator Bingham Proposes Virgin Islands Government

Senator Hiram Bingham of Connecticut after studying the Virgin Islands acquired by the United States sailed from San Juan Port Rico to New York. He said the next session should grant the islands a permanent government.

San Juan Porto Rico Hiram Bingham Connecticut Othe Wnite New York Tle

Woman Falls Into Hole Near Grave at Cemetery

Mrs Anna Meyer, 39 Baldwin Street, suffered possible rib fracture after stepping on imitation grass over a grave hole at St. Michael's cemetery. She fell into the hole as a planking gave way, was taken home by a friend's car, and later transported to BridgeportHospital. Medical aid was called and the incident occurred yesterday during committal services.

St. Michael's Cemetery Main Street Anna Meyer Baldwin Sepp Vna Friends Bridgeport Meyers

Injured Policeman Shows Improvement After Crash

Lieutenant Thomas Connery of the Trade Division at police headquarters showed improvement after a motorcycle crash. He was reported satisfactory at St Vincent's Hospital with possible fractures and multiple bruises. In city court, cases against Earl Quinn and Albert Dolan for alleged weekness drives were continued to August 18.

Thomas Connecy Atichett Trade Division Roce St Vincent’s Hospital Earl Quinn Ris Pear Street Traftford Albert J. Dolan Durnside Nere

Bogus Physician's Hearing Continued In City Court

John F. Miter thirty seven of on Barnum avenue was held over until August 2 in City Court after a Tuesday arrest on a charge of selling goods bought on an invalid bill of sale. Detectives investigated alleged radio purchases on John Street and financial bonds of 1000. Miller was jailed awaiting hearings.

John FT. Miter Barnum Avenue D'Alia Ble Trie John Street Miller Susan Snyder Bishop Avenue

Foreign Bishop Speaker Here in Bridgeport Farewell Supper

Bishop A YD Joglioty of Linbljara Jongo-Slavia spoke at a farewell supper at the Greek Catholic Hall by the Holy Cross church. He returns to Yugoslavia after the Chicago congress and urged listeners to remain faithful to their adopted country while serving as good citizens. Mayor Bottens welcomed the guests as the party prepared to sail from New York Saturday.

A. YD. Joglioty Linbljara Jongo-Slavia Rall Helly Cross Jugo-Slavia Chicago New York Europe Bridgeport TH. Wiliam Bottens Waynr Cerman Tev, Golah Mary Cross Ehurch

Auto repair blaze burns Fairfield medic slight burns

A minor fire in the Blue Ribbon garage on Fairfield avenue sparked by a gasoline wash injures medic Michael Kellerman. Firefighters, in a heavy downpour, battle the blaze as sprinklers flood the top floor and chemicals are moved to safety. The damaged vehicle belongs to John Ferring of New York, left for repairs.

Fairfield Avenue Michael Kellerman Rex Brod Street Fairfield Avene John Forring New Yor

Mayor Behrens to Attend Connecticut State Fair

Hartford mayor Norman W. Stevens invites Mayors from Connecticut to attend the state fair on Mayors' Day. Behrens accepted the invitation yesterday confirming attendance as part of a regional gathering of city leaders.

Behrens Norman W. Stevens Hartford Behrens ‘Ester Yors Connecticut

Mother Refuses Hospital for Injured Infant

Joseph Hannotti aged nineteen months of 22 Clarence Street suffered a possible skull fracture after a fall at home. He was taken to the Emergency hospital where Dr. D M Rowe advised transfer to a hospital, but the mother refused consent. The child had a high fever and rapid pulse on examination.

Joseph Hannotti Clarence Street D. M. Rowe

Thieves steal chain hoist from Lincoln Avenue garage

E F Hall of 105 Lincoln avenue reported a Wednesday night garage break in. A chain hoist was taken from the garage by thieves in the incident.

E. F. Hall Lincoln Avenue

Vital Statistics Births and Names for Several Families

A list of birth notices including John and Caroline Figler at 34 Huron street with a daughter born July 26, William and Anna Neuser at 290 Seaside avenue with a daughter born July 25, Charles and Josephine Horvath at 42 Clinton avenue with four daughters born July 23, plus other entries for Ank and Conita Genorine at 226 Cranon avenue with a son born July 1, Salvatore and Angelina Paptido at 103 Commercial street with a son born July 18, Robert and Agnes Ponk at 26 Dover street with a son born July, Joy Maler age 24 at 465 Mourdain Grove street and Osilea Sezala age 20 at 473 Maplewood avenue, and Abraham Korrowhe ofl x Third street with Mannie Wixiy at 213 Hough avenue.

John and Caroline Figler Huron Street William and Anna Neuser Seaside Avenue Ank Conita Genorine Cranon Avenue Salvatore Angelina Paptido Commercial Street Robert Agnes Ponk Dover Street Joy Maler Mourdain

Born to the West opens at Palace with star Jack Holt

A four day engagement begins Sunday at the Palace featuring Born to the West adapted from a Zane Grey tale. Jack Holt stars as Colorado Tuchi with Margaret Morris, Arlette Marchal, Raymond Hatton and others delivering Western melodrama and action including a forest fire finale.

Lower Gre Jack Holt Zane Grey Colorado Tuchi Paramount Horne Panhandle Montana Taramount Hee Ton Kennedy Kennedy Hooley Edith Yorke Colorado Bruce Gordon Bate Pillmore E. Abyon Warren Sans Ruéd Billy Aoer Joe Butterworth Jean Johnson Jota Waters C. Edgar Schoenbaum Lucien Hubbard

Ramon Novarro Stars In Dover’s Oath At Poli Auvelville

The program features Ramon Novarro and Kathleen Ker in A Lovers Oath from Omar Khayyam, backed by a vibrant vaudeville lineup. The Speak Easy Hevoe, The Versatile Collegians, and The Sidell Sisters headline a varied show with song, dance, and comedy. Pathe News screens world events, with Ben Lyon and Aileen Pringle in The Great Deception to follow.

Sidell Sidell Sisters Jean Miller Towers Darrell Millie Love Hill and Margle Ramon Novarro Kathleen Ker Capa Brroadway Ben Hur Omar Khaysams Ramon Novarra Sheik Pathe News Pathe Comey Ben Lyon Aileen Pringle

Clara Bow Stars in Mantrap at MajesticHailed

Clara Bow dominates the screen in Mantrap at Poll's Majestic with Ernest Terrence and Percy Marmont. Marmont plays a divorce lawyer weary of listening to tales of wives seeking separation. The article notes Bow's public fascination and a New York revival of No Plastic Age.

Ile Woodbury Voles Mont Joe Ernest Torrence Clara Bow Marmont Shami Rusi New York Pina Jia Hig Faes Ife Majes Jale Poll MaJestie Theatre Ernest Terrence Percy Marmont Hfe Woodseeptssbury Eugene Pallettc

Flirtation Pererec? Tertal Ga Review at Valave

A review covers a new Wil feature presented at the Valave theatre running through the week. The cast includes George Griffen and company with Tloselle, Billy Reilly, Kath Stanton, and Colton. A male quartet sings and a comic turn by The Dapper Dandy entertains. The critic notes a vivid screen story Winning the Faturity shown last night at Pu aee theatre.

Finn George Griffen and Companys Rwith Tloselle Billy Reilly Kathh |Stanton Uelensefer Anit Colton Paul Mari Bollman Alan Wu Vera Post Comedienne Aver Wilson Ramsey Ferhapa Saul Aly

Incomplete Music Ensemble Audition in New York

Miriam Smith leads a trio that won a New York contest as Donnell Obrien and Shiurpe-Minor perform. The programme includes Miner wternate with the Meridan orchestra. Engagement opens Saturday with matinee and nightly shows for the week. A Sunday concert is set by Mr Mirier from 2 to 6.

Yolse Miriam Smith New York Donnell O'brien Shiurpe-Minor Dharpe Sunagy Mirier 2 Nod Boynom

Treasure Beach to Welcome Major Organist Sharpe-Minor Show

At Treasure Beach dance hall a six day engagement features C Sharpe-Minor The Usual Bowe rs world famous solo organist presenting a 7500 portable orchestral wonder organ. Minor has headlined in major venues across America including Sid Grauman and the Rialto theater. His new organ took 12 months to build and offers many unheard features while he imitates a circus caliope band and more. Marilynn Sarre and Mimi Youde appear in Hawaiian and acrobatic acts accompanying the show.

Treasure Beach C. Sharpe-Minor Alusteal Bowe Srs MY. Minor America Sid Grauman Los Angeles Padway Sharpe-Minor Miner

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