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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1926
Page
5
Mussolini directed all Fasci papers to be clearly fascist in tone. Milizia Italiva, edited by Melchert, renamed Milizia Masciata. The issue carried Mussolini’s message urging Fasciism as the guiding program for today and tomorrow.
Washington July 30 AP1 Olver Hudson Kelley founder of the National Grange was called the man of destiny as far as organized agriculture in America. Louis I Taber national master of the order dedicated and accepted the granite monument in the Kelley family plot at Rock Creek Cemetery. Governor Rob ert P Robinson Delaware treasurer and master of the Delaware State Grange unveiled the memorial presented by W H Landveight executor of the Kelley estate and longtime secretary to the founder. Taber traced Kelleys life from Boston to a Minnesota farm and his 1864 department of agriculture clerkship, noting his 1867 organization of the Grange and praising Temperance Lane Kelley for funding the effort to keep the order alive.
Augustus C Gurnee of Bar Harbor Maine died in Baden Baden Germany on July 5. His will leaves Harvard University the residuary estate and creates eight trust funds of 200000 each for his nieces and nephews. The largest specific bequest goes to his secretary Gustave P Putehke of Paris who receives 300990 in liberty bonds and 320000 a year income. Additional gifts include 25000 to Bar Harbor Hospital 10000 to Bar Harbor YMCA and 19900 to Bar Harbor for a scholarship fund plus numerous bequests to New York charities.
In Mexico City a pistol duel in a saloon ended with Senator Manuel Hernandez Galvan and Judge Jesus Salcedo dead. Deputy Enrique Hernandez Alvarez, Galvan’s rival, killed Galvan and a stray bullet fatally struck Salcedo as a bystander. The clash stemmed from a long standing political feud, not religious tensions.
Fifty guests fled Ocean View hotel in South Harpswell Maine as the house burned last night. The flames were visible 20 miles at sea. Origin undetermined. A fiery cross burned on a nearby hill before discovery. firemen undecided if sparks from that caused the blaze. No guest injured though most lost possessions.
Mayor William Behrens said he has not yet reviewed the Public Utilities Commission decision granting higher water rates to Bridgeport Hydraulic Co. He will withhold comment for now and the report will go to the Board of Aldermen as a matter of record on Monday night.
Stratford town officials announced a net saving of 3400 due to delayed implementation of the Bridgeport Hydraulic Company water rate increase. The Public Utilities Commission approved a reduced rate of 0.142 per inch foot, with Stratford not penalized for past agreements. the cut saves the town for the new fiscal year beginning October 9. Prolonged details describe the hearing, roles of Town Manager Carlton Day Reed, and the impact on Stratford’s budget.
Bertha Heilmann, 50, is accused of killing her husband Werman Heilmann after a night of moonshine drinking in Chicago. The couple, with two children Hannah 15 and Lawrence 9, were unsettled as neighbors watched the scene and police took the mother into custody. The victim suffered throat marks indicating he was strangled with bare hands.
London July 30 Reuters Geneva correspondent reports Boris of Bulgaria may wed Princess Giovanna daughter of the Italian sovereign. The betrothal is considered an accomplished fact and widely discussed in diplomatic circles.
Saturday starts the August sale of furs offering deep discounts to stimulate pre season business. Twenty coats priced at 100 dollars for opening day, normally up to 145, with limited quantities urging early selection. Various pelts including muskrat, beaver, raccoon, kolinsky, and sable in tomboy and straight styles.
A coat described as exceptional in beauty and wearing qualities is noted for its brown gray and black fur trimmed with fox or squirrel, highlighting its premium craft and material.
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