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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1926
Page
1
The Coolidge team finishes its first year under its own policies with a flawless record. Analysts warn of upcoming tougher dangers ahead as the program faces new tests and opponents.
Washington February scene shows President Coolidge entering his first year with strong ties to Congress, pushing his policies amid battles over Mellon tax plans and Attorney General nominations. Senate Republicans block key Democratic programs as Italy debt ratification and two judicial nominations loom, shaping a tense political landscape ahead of May adjournment.
Pattye Horn a nineteen year old bobbed preacher spoke on WLS from Chicago about youth ideals. She, a Drake University Bible student, urged personal courage perseverance and faith. Horn said youth aim requires testing against the standards of Jesus of Nazareth and drew listeners to her message.
An Army plane set a new flight record flying 725 miles in five hours and 56 minutes. The trip demonstrated fog and cloud handling at high altitude with an average altitude around 9,000 feet. Pilots Lyman PP and W Engineer Bradley conducted the test at Metook, reporting steady progress and shorter than anticipated total time.
Baron Fhellpp Hass Teichen, heir to a once-rich Austrian family, shot himself at his Vienna palace amid fears of hunger and dwindling wealth. He left a note to friends and press saying he had lost interest in life as fortunes melted. His wife was reportedly among Vienna’s social circle. the baron was sixty six.
Major John G Quexemeyer once served General Pershing in World War I dies at the Military Academy hospital West Point New York at age forty one. He had been cadet commander since April 1 and reportedly died of pneumonia complications.
British foreign policy turmoil surrounds Sir Austen Chamberlain as Geneva talks approach on admitting Germany to the League of Nations. Britain’s stance on enlarging the League Council prompts cross party reproach and questions on whether Germany was informed. Premier Baldwin faces cabinet pressure and possible resignation amid tense weeks ahead of the Geneva meeting.
Count Salm Hoogstrasten announced he and his mother will return to Europe immediately, leaving his separation suit against Millicent Rogers with his attorney. He arrived from Washington Saturday night and aims to enter the Davis Cup representing Austria. Lawyer Herman B. Goodstein will arrange sailing within a week. He would not comment on Penny Beach visit but said he is satisfied with child arrangements.
New York February 28. Sir Heere Lunn a prominent layman and editor of the Protestant church in England gave away vast properties to trustees for religious and international unity causes. The Lunn Foundation will manage funds from Sir Henry Lunn Ltd tourist holdings in Europe for the benefit of movements supported by Lunn over the past decade.
A mansion in New Canaan suffered near total destruction with only one wing standing. The fire, started on the third floor, caused about 100000 in damage as winds aided its spread. Relief came as Stamford firefighters supplied water and the New Canaan unit fought the blaze. Precious heirlooms including gold and silver were saved and placed under guard.
Secretary Mellon announced a $10,000,000 direct purchase plan for Liberty bonds from holders to save commission charges, with banks or dealers handling the deals. Federal Reserve banks may redeem March notes early for March 15 tax payments, bids due March 10, payments March 28. Byrd-led polar expedition prepares for launch aboard Chantier, crews largely volunteers from Naval Reserve, aiming for a North Pole air route this summer.
A frame building across Maple Street from the Naugatuck fire house burned, with $75,000 estimated loss. Police Sgt John Adamson woke the fire crew after spotting the blaze about 3 am. Firefighters fought flames from seven water lines as interior sections collapsed. The 60 year old structure housed several offices and stores, with many records and fixtures destroyed.
Members of the First Congregational church voted unanimously to consolidate with Plymouth Congregational church after a largely attended meeting. Plymouth voters also approved the plan. A seven member joint committee was named to oversee the consolidation, including Fred M. Clark, George J. Smalth, William Lissell, David L. Clarke, Earl F. Adams, Mrs. Frank N. Platt, and Mrs. F. B. Persons.
Three boys ages ten to twelve were killed when struck by a Union Pacific freight train in Topeka Kansas. The youths had been standing on the tracks watching a passenger train pass on a parallel track and did not notice the approaching freight. Names given as Jackla Waskie cen, FA Ne Lui, twelve, and Witbar Suull wine.
Dr George H Hair a Bridgeport veterinarian of 40 years was arrested on a charge of practicing veterinary surgery without a license. He said he had treated 3 000 cases with only 90 losses and refused counsel, claiming he would quit. Police seek evidence for the arrest. Hair has never officially qualified as a veterinarian.
General Cesare Rossi once close to Mussolini escapes imprisonment and plans to base his anti Mussolini campaign from Paris while considering New York and London. He deposits fascist documents in a safe in Nice and fears Mussolini’s reach as he recounts his Rome escape and journalists’ reactions.
London reports Lady Fisher, wife of the British Chancellor, completed thirty two days of fasting at a Chiltern Hills care home. She plans to resume with milk and soup before solids, saying she will avoid heavy dinners and continues to feel energetic after a day of dancing and a country walk.
Forty three people were arrested in a Norwalk raid by state police from Westport and Ridgefield. Many were taken from the Silent Four Colored club, with others charged for violations including gambling and selling liquor at homes. Bonds ranged from 25 to 500 dollars, and proceedings were set for Saturday before Judge Freeman Light in City Court.
Two railroad workers died from injuries after the Gotham limited sideswiped a derailed engine near Kittaning Point Pennsylvania. The crash toppled locomotives and damaged freight cars. traffic resumed to normal early today.
In New York the tenor Benjamin Gigh received armed protection inside and outside the Century Theatre as his first New York concert since fleeing Detroit last week due to alleged Black Hand threats. Police said he seemed nervous at first but ended with a strong rendition of a Tagliacchi aria.
A distracted Brooklyn streetcar carrying about 20 printers wandered for four hours this morning. A new motorman and traction inspector failed to navigate back to Brooklyn as workers protested their aimless ride ending near Wallabout Market.
Ge dirigible specialist Anton Heinen says jealousy and persecution by Navy and War Department officers ended his post as Shenandoah surveyor after 36 days. Heinen details being dropped from the program, family hardship, and a later plan to launch 2600 mile daily New York to Atlantic City air service while praising German aviation progress. He links the Shenandoah disaster to official retaliation and asserts his contract ended, with federal scrutiny and a harsh career setback.
New York February 78 a gunman identified as Red Bil Collins shot a detective and fled from a Broadway restaurant after robbing the cash drawer. Solomon, seated with friends, pursued the suspect and was wounded as another rider nabbed Collins in a taxi. Collins, also known as Leo Singetko, has prior arrests in Abe lande City and Philadelphia. The robber heisted $360 before escape. both victims were hospitalized with non life threatening injuries.
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