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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1926
Page
24
President Coolidge urged lower taxes to bolster peace and trade while praising America’s restraint and humanitarian aims. He cited debt settlements, a world court, and arms limitation efforts as steps toward global stability, stressing unity at home and tolerance amid diverse races and beliefs.
Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce publishes a study urging a new post office, citing explosive population growth from 53,000 in 1892 to 167,962 in 1925 and a 694 percent rise in postal receipts from 1900 to 1925. The report notes cramped floors, parcel post expansion, and unsanitary conditions, urging replacement to support business and growth.
The Veteran of Foreign Wars from the Sylph yacht honored navy dead in cemeteries around Washington. An enormous anchor of poppies was lowered by Admiral W Eberle at the ceremony. Government activities were at a standstill with Congress in recess and all departments closed. Cabinet members scattered to Philadelphia and Newark for events related to a centennial exposition.
Danbury driver Saul Mularik led a pursuit after a state trooper riding with him in a car from Ridgefield backed the chase. A roadside horn failed to slow the Danbury driver, who ignored the trooper. The contest ended without incident and both parties appeared in Redding court for a hearing.
Daniel Levy operator of a motorcycle was arrested after a collision at John Street and Therh Avenue when unable to produce a valid license. Authorities reported the New York state car involved sustained minor damage and Levy failed to show proof of operator status.
In Moan Italy on May 81 CAP Maria Fotil, niece of Pope Pius, was betrothed to the Marquis Ugonnl, secretary of the Nicaraguan legation to the Holy See. The surprising match links papal kin with Central American diplomacy as details reach press time.
Despite dreary weather, hundreds gathered on Memorial Day to honor Civil War veterans and the fallen. Veterans rode buses as a parade through Bridgeport proceeded to Seaside Park for services led by Mayor Behrens, with G A R and VFW members, Boy Scouts, and city officials in attendance.
KO Waller division marshal and Sergeant H Settle with TU M C and Captain James K Murphy listed alongside vision marshal Lieut R Mills True and Lieut F Raymond Peterson civision marsus and Harold Main alde in a compact roll call style district record.
The Governor's Foot Guards and the Putnam Phalanx of Connecticut and the Roch mond Blues from Europe arrived at Quarantine aboard the SoS Cocaro at midnight. They dock at 9 AM and plan immediate departure to their homes. Governor Trumbull, among others, awaited the party at the pier as the Chicago-New York voyage carried the men into Havre, then Heleium.
A sedan owned by Anthony Cisero of 350 Park Street plunged 15 feet down a seaside embankment and rolled into shallow water. Two occupants escaped serious injury. Police investigated after a passing motorist alerted headquarters. the car’s other occupant, Lee, arrived later by taxi.
In Norwalk on May 31 William Neville of 1 Connecticut avenue sustained a slight injury when the elevator cable in St George's building gave way and the car plunged to the ground floor. He was taken to Norwalk Hospital in serious condition but not believed to be in danger.
Denver report recounts Dr Cadle challenging the modernist view by claiming the Kalabari bushman proves evolution. Cadle questions humanity's image of God, asks if man is rising or regressing, and argues Bible as experience while noting race and intelligence contrasts. A closing quip contrasts expense accounts with a broker.
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