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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1926
Page
11
The RKellose Company introduces New Data a blended oats and wheat product praised by women as a healthful child friendly food. It heats in minutes and preserves oats rich flavor with wheat nutrition offering a crisp texture and appealing taste. Sold in groceries nationwide, the package promises quick preparation and full nourishment.
London March t news agencies report five American battleships fitted with five inch anti aircraft guns described as the most powerful of their type. The move, adopted three years ago, expands to West Virginia, Maryland, Columbia and ships in service. full fleet equipage planned.
Washington March 1 Attorneys general from Michigan Missouri Louisiana and Florida plus other state lawyers were denied permission to file briefs as friends of the court in a rehearing of the Archer County Texas road decision. Several attorneys from Massachusetts New York and Ohio were among those blocked, highlighting uncertainty over the scope of state involvement in the litigation.
Hartford March 1 A purchase of 100 acres of forest land in Kingworth as an addition to the chapels state forest was announced today by Elliott and Bronson agents for the commission on forestry and wildlife. The new addition lies near Hammonasset Heath and offers natural accommodations and timber stands with diverse crimping spots and scenic rock formations. The purchase expands the corke tponset area to about 5 500 acres.
Bridgeport man James Eastman was arrested in Danbury and held without bail on vagrancy charges. Police say he was one of three men who forced entry at Holley garage, where they triggered panic by tampering with a tarpaulin in a truck. The site has seen prior break-ins and cat burglaries.
Veteran mail carrier Russell Morgan aged about sixty five died yesterday morning at Prudgepat hospital after a illness of several years. He had been a substitute in 1934 and a regular carrier since February. Survived by wife, one son Russell and a daughter, five grandchildren. Funeral tomorrow at 2:30 at Henry Bishop parlors. Burial in Mountain Grove cemetery with lodge members attending.
Studebaker Corp reports net profits of 16,619,523 for 1923 surpassing 1922 results. Earnings per share on common stock at 38 a share, with total dividends on common and preferred of 1,423,087. Net sales rise 19 percent to 160,62,944 and plant expansions funded for postwar demand.
A distressed freighter near New York reports exhausted supplies after multiple days at sea. The vessel, with passengers and cargo, faced fog and navigational delays before seeking assistance from U.S. Coast Guard vessels. Despite efforts, crew members remained afloat as a salvage operation began and authorities prepared for potential further action.
Hartford police called in state and New York authorities to aid in locating Teresa Flanagan, thirty eight, missing since Christmas. She left Farmington with plans to visit Troy but never arrived. Clues include uncertain footprints, river activity, and a callous night shout and splash near a Tarford river wharf. River search continued for several days without success.
March deaths report three Civil War veterans from Norwalk. Ft Webber, 84, a New Hampshire Fatigue veteran, died at Pitch’s elder home. William P. L. age 84, a Connecticut regiment veteran, and Mr English, veteran of Conan 2, were noted among the dead.
A 12 year old from New Haven was located in Virginia following a perplexing report. Local authorities are piecing together scattered OCR text that mentions a boy, a separate Virginia location, and unspecified events involving family references and unclear affiliations.
Danbury voters will go to the polls on March 29 to elect a councilman in each of the four wards and an alderman in wards two and four. Republicans have named candidates for all posts with Kenneth J. Wilson in Ward 1 and D P Blyn in Ward 2 for alderman. Clarence Brooks in Ward 2. George W. Wilkinson in Ward 3. John Gorman in Ward 4. Democrats expect incumbents in the Fourth Ward to seek re election, while the slate for the other wards remains uncertain and Democratic nominees in the Fourth Ward are expected to be chosen.
John Soo Hoo, a Chinese youth, was found dead in a laundry owned by Harry Te in Ambridge Mass. The pistol lay beside him as police suspected suicide rather than homicide, though Soo Hoo was held by authorities as the investigation began.
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