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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 30, 1926

Page

5

Pueblo Indians Split Ranks Ties To Pueblo Origin Theory

Iowa July 23 AP Evidences suggest Pueblo Indians split into groups and once lived in western Iowa and eastern Nebraska. Taos authority John A. Mirabel reports ruins indicate an agricultural people predating local tribes and possible Pueblo connections with Omaha area Indians. Findings may identify mound builders and aid archaeologists.

Cherokee Iowa Nebraska John A. Mirabel Taos WN. M Moundsimen Omaha Southwest Philogois Middle West Mirabel United States Ranchos de Taos Abique Ofi Caliente

Man Injured as Auto Strikes Pole in Bedford Street

Stamford July 29 special Simeon Weissman of 25 Fifth street suffered knee lacerations and other injuries when a car driven by contractor Annunziata Tamburri hit a pole on Bedford street. Another car operated by Henry Wichman of Jamaica Long Island stood nearby. Wichman was arrested on a reckless driving charge after Tamburri attempted to pass.

Stamford Simeon Weissman Fifth Street Annunziata Tamburri Bedford Street Henry Wichman Jamaica L. I Tamburri Tamburr Wichman

Art Collector Pays Record $295,800 for Romney Portrait

Sir Joseph Duveen paid a record summer price of $295,800 at Christie's for Romney's portrait of Mrs Davenport, a sought after English masterwork noted for its pink dress and fur trim. He also bought Romney's portrait of Lady Hamilton for $66,306, surpassing other price benchmarks but not the private sale record set by Gainsborough's Blue Boy.

Joseph Duveen Romney Mrs. Davenport Christies Lady Hamilton London Godl Davenport Gainsborough Sir Joseph

White Races Need Not Fear Yellow Peril, Sir Whyte Says

Williamstown July 29 AP reassures against the Yellow Peril with Sir Frederick Whyte head of the Indian legislative assembly from 1926 to 1925 delivering remarks at the Institute of Politics. He argues Asia’s awakening aids progress, cites European triumphs, warns against Asiatic domination, and urges equality of opportunity through the League of Nations while noting Democracy’s mixed impact in Asia. The talk stresses Western prestige, authority appeal, and that Asia’s lesson lies beyond material power.

Williamstown Maas Frederick Whyte Institute of Politics Frederick Indian Legislative Assembly Britain America Europe Asia East League of Nationa League of Nations China

Ward Demented Says Examiner

Robert J. Ward, 48, of 16 Peard aley lane, cut his throat early Wednesday and ran naked for about a quarter mile to Yellow Mill bridge where he drowned in the river channel. Medical Examiner H. Le Baron Peters ruled the death a suicide in a demented state with liquor likely contributing to his psychopathic condition.

Robert J. Ward Peardaley Lane Yellow Mill Bridge Nquor H. LeBaron Peters Dr. Peters

Butler Opens Talks With Republicans in Greenfield

United States Senator William M Butler arrives in Greenfield Massachusetts for a two day series of meetings with local Republican leaders to discuss party strategy and national issues.

Senator Butler Greenfield Mass United States William M . Butler

Grange Honors Visit and Pomona Plans at Newtown

Pottatuck Grange welcomed Wor thy State Master Minor Iven of South Meriden and District Deputy Edgar L. Tucker as attendance grew. Members from Harmony Trumbull Easton Seymour and Meriden joined 87 Pottatuck Grange members for a social evening with musical numbers talks on physical education and travel notes. A three member initiation occurred and a committee was named to set the time and place for the late August Grange picnic.

Newtown Pottatuck Worthy Iven South Meriden Edgar L. Tucker Trumbull Pomona Easton Willard Gillette Fairfield County Pohtatuck Grange Harmony Grange Monroe Seymour Meriden Granges Sarah Ke, Ferris Gertrude Crowe Lawrence Reynolds Mra Herbert TP. Comer Missea Esther Coger Gertrude Wellington Mildred Wellington Missa Trene Gavigan

Stamford Board Grants Permits for New Building Work

The Stamford Board of Building Commissioners yesterday approved permits totaling 190 626 dollars. Joseph Leone's three story brick building project valued at 14 000 dollars was held up awaiting specifications. I Milan Chait's Holly Place garage permit was referred to the inspector after discovering work begun without a permit. The overall project cost 10 090 dollars.

Cambridge murderers face death penalty in August transfer

In Cambridge Massachusetts on July 22 three convicted murderers Edward J. Heinlein John J. Devereaux and John J. McTaughlin known as the carbarn bandits await transfer to Charlestown state prison death house to endure the statutory ten day period before execution.

Cambridge Mass Charlestown State Prison Edward J. Heinlein John J. Devereaux John J. Mctaughlin East Cambridge James J. Ferneau Middlesex Street Railway Company Waltham

Stamford Freight Yard to Get Improvements

Stamford July 28 Special. Through the chamber of commerce the New Haven railroad will improve the local freight yards. Concrete roads and runways will be laid and the loading platform enlarged. An effort is underway to install an electric loading crane to replace the hand crane now in use.

Stamford Chamber of Commerce New Haven Railroad

New York Man Forfeits Bail Bond In Speed Case

Stamford July report says James P. Engiah of New York was arrested for speeding in an automobile and failed to appear when his case was called in city court, resulting in the forfeiture of a 25 cash bond.

New York Stamford James P. Engiah

Wife locates deserting husband after three years

Stamford reports Mrs. Lucile Harr finds her husband Richard, a colored man, in Philadelphia after a three year search. He is under arrest there for deserting her and their two children and failing to support them.

Stamford Lucile Harr Richard Philadelphia Fally

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