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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1926

Page

2

King Proposes Day Referendum By All States

Senator William T. King of New York calls for a universal states wide referendum on prohibition to dodge constitutional objections and move the issue out of national politics. He cites New York already having a referendum apparatus and notes several senators supporting a nationwide or state level vote to decide prohibition.

Washington William T. King New York Bera Drvs Genito Walter If Edge New Jersey Uoeos Prohibition Enforcement Service Frederick Baird Pennslvania Jense Balt Ace Prohibition F H Gar United States Steel Cornathon Philadelphia Wayne Wheeler Cenerallesimo Anti-Saloon League Gov. Smith Ritcoe Maryland King Speni Senatos Ka Pottman Nevada Woth Weis Arya Wadeworth Coveland Shinstead and Schail Fudge Edwards New Jersex Cameron Arizona Brice Bayard Deliwace Couzena Michigan Tehneon California Phipps Colorado Robinson Ar- Xarmas Broussard Lousiana Reed Pennsylvania Meerea Dtv Congress King Ning White Aestran Daar

American Balloon Wins Cup Race Continues

The report lists multiple balloon teams and flight distances across Europe with nations including Sweden, Germany, France, and Britain. Names like Seelgesborg, Veenstra, and Hovind appear alongside cities such as Antwerp and Lonpos, detailing a race result and incidents during takeoff.

Seelgesborg Sweden Fis Mos Army Rhithen Feermens Belaun Beltuun Orne- Dury Germany Veenstra Beleun Lonpenoupe Rals Mbrimart Brive Devenper Walenderg Jeni Benghee Prince Leopolde Reiziam Ipoliand Antwerp Falloen A&ren

Secretary of Interior Visitor to Danbury Details Murky

Fragmentary OCR notes describe a visit by the Secretary of the Interior to Danbury with unclear details. Mentions persons, events, and locations in vague, garbled form, offering minimal concrete facts or dates. Further readable context is not present in the text.

Prohibition Foes Align On Referendum Vote Beliefs

Rorah joins wets for referendum as Borah and others express support for resubmission. Senators urge a national vote to decide the Eighteenth Amendment and Volstead enforcement, arguing for state rights or federal reform while stressing education and temperance. The debate signals a broad cross party push for a workable solution to prohibition.

Lemberg Ela King Suste Fune Congress

Bobbed Hair Row Involves Governor Controversy

Fragmented report details a clash at a church involving Governor supporters and critics over bobbed hair, with threats, accusations, and a confrontation at the pulpit. Witnesses describe egregious behavior and heated rhetoric about appearances and morality amid a tense scene.

Young Snow Injury During Polo Match Shows Improvement

A cryptic sports note describes Young Snow sustaining a hurt during polo play but improving after treatment. Mentions spectators, a disrupted week, and a schedule shift, with references to Margery Crowe and New York connections. The text is fragmentary but signals a medical update following an incident.

Memorial Day Flowers Honor Soldiers at Mountain Grove Cemetery

Memorial Day has evolved from grave decoration to a broader tribute uniting veterans and patriotic groups. Details from veterans organizations decorate graves faithfully and quietly, some keeping them lushly adorned through summer and autumn at Mountain Grove Cemetery, as captured by the Telegram photographer.

Amercans Casas Telegram Mountain Grove Cemetery

Sokol event showcases indoor drills and international links

The report details an indoor Sokol Field exhibit with leaders and delegates from various American and European Sokol schools. It notes about 7,890 members attending, demonstrations of apparatus work, and a program featuring a 40-girl dance segment, with participants from multiple branches and a convention delegation led by Joseph Richarsky.

Joseph Pebias Europe Stratfield Hotel Sioyik Gynmaguc Cien Sokol Joseph Richar Sky Belgens

Local Leaders Plan Campaign Push in Town Meeting

George Hawley, president of the Manufacturers' Association. Robert A Cronby, secretary of the Chamber of Commerce. and George Shan, treasurer of the Republican Town Committee, will spearhead a community outreach effort. They aim to rally support and organize volunteers for upcoming civic events.

George Hawley Manuf Ceterers’ Association Robert A Cronby Chanber of Commerce George Shan Republican Town Will Spear

Collector's Charge Denied by Rector in Salem Affair

Mrs. Trowell attempted purchases at the Salem swap on her first visit but, during a later trip to New York, told Mr. Collings she had seen four chairs she believed he would find easily sold. He suggested they might be moved more readily than other items. The rector questioned her, and she claimed ignorance about the chairs, which later were found to belong to a family upriver who had taken them. The case involved discussions at the rectory and a Sunday follow up when the couple visited from New York.

Mr Brown Ible Mr. Brown Enaleyidin Thornton Chip Oseyt Ictian Opontomess Ab Trudson Nore Howell Collings Ehurs Noisaih New York Howse Colmeson McCartney General Presbyterian Assembly Presbytery Philadelphia Clarence E. McCartney Assembly Albert McCartney Chicago

Women Sues Over Antique Chairs Dispute at St Pauls Church

The report describes a dispute where a woman claimed a man sold and later removed antique chairs after paying $500. He allegedly kept quiet about ownership and later claimed the items were antiques. The church rector, Mr. Tiowell, and Mr. Colines declined comment as the case proceeds. The article also notes St Pauls church history and reconstructions on its Norwalk site since 1727.

Burns Car While Making Repairs

Karl Sundquist of 260 West Avenue spent yesterday overhauling his sedan. While finishing a dash light a match was struck, the car burst into flames and was badly damaged before firemen from box 124 could extinguish them. Sundquist escaped unharmed. damage estimated about 204 dollars.

Karl Sundquist West Avenue Broad Prospect Streets Sundquist

Fundamentalists Win In Assembly

The Presbyterian assembly debated military training in schools and a memorial mission to Rev. Marcus Whitman. Ezra Meeker urged support while Rev. George E. Davies warned against war. The McCartney faction fought over the ruling on New York Presbytery, with extended debate and procedural tensions.

Dr. Matthews Medstator Thompson Congress Assembly Ezra Meeker Oregon Salt Lake City Utah

Case Summary From Scopes Trial Debates in Tennessee

In a crowded courtroom Bryan’s defense denies the appeal as the Scopes trial proceeds with Unitarian and American Liberty Union counsel arguing. The debate centers on the anti evolution law tied to Bible teaching with Keebler of Memphis defending academic freedom against state support implications for schools and universities.

Charles Strong New York Ois Aathur Garfield Itays American Libertiea Tnion Henry Colton Nashville Tennedste Academy of Sicience Tlays Opeates Robert S. Keebler Memphis Scopes

Memorial Day Parade in Danbury Cancelled by Rain

Heavy rain forced the cancellation of Danbury Memorial Day parade with short services at the Soldiers and Sailors monument. Dr. Elliot B. Barber delivered the principal address as Danbury marked the day with ceremonies despite the weather.

Danbury Connecticut Mary Elliot B. Barber the Universal Church of Danbury Barber

Supreme Court orders new trial in Cusack case

The Supreme Court finds error in dismissa l of the gule and counterclaim and orders a new trial in the case of Frank J. Cusack of Greenwich versus William Laube & Company of Waterbury. The endorsement of the license is a convenience aid for identification. a personal privilege. The prior statute’s endorsement requirement is deemed too drastic a consequence for nonendorsement.

Supreme Court Frank J. Cusack Greenwich William Laube & Company Waterbury High Moat General Assembly

Political crisis looms in Egypt involving Zagloul and Adly Yegen

Alexandria May 41. Egypt faces a ministerial crisis with Premier Ahmed Zilwar Pasha submitting his cabinet resignation to King Faud who asks him to stay on until a decision on Zaglou l Pasha or Adly Yegen Pasha is made. Zagloul supporters urge Britain to respect last election results and appoint Zaglou to head the ruling coalition.

Alexandria Eypt Egypt Ahmed Zilwar Pasha Faud Zagiul Pasha Adly Yegen Pasha Zagloul England Lord Lloyd Zagrouol

Fire at Stockade ends Capone era in Forest View

Vigilantes fire The Stockade once run by Capone in Foret View. Three cars roll up before dawn, overpower a caretaker, burn gambling devices a luxury bar and a dance floor worth an estimated 100000 a month in profits. Police won t investigate origin. Reverend W H Tuttle hails the news as a win for the anti resort stance.

Chicago Forest View Scarface al" Capone Wang Ter Conroil Caeponeville W.H. Tuttle West Suburban Ministers’ Association

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Senate Secretary OF Interior Brown Rorah WETS Borah Ildii Mirihoan Lawrence Margery Qewcett Curie Gisrawel Cme Uae The Veterans of Foreign Wars Frank T. Murphy Joseph Strimarius Sons of Veterans K. White R. Holbrook C Brower E. Barnum J. Perry A. Byrn F. Roswell P. Scripture F. Hawkins H. Wright R. Glenn R Hart CN Stevens G. Lockwood L. Cox J. K. Cox American Legion Committee George Jasmin Edward Rugg Andrew Goodman George Moore H. B. Dorman SOKOL Ieet Tie Colines St Pauls Church Tiowell Norwalk Wetin Bishop Seabury Bryan Scopes Walnot University of Morris BACON Morris & Company CHIC
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