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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1926

Page

5

Women Debate Modern Subject at Milford Meeting

Milford March 1 Special crowds filled First Church as members voted 482 to 0 to unite with Plymouth Church after a similar national church decision. A committee named to negotiate consolidation includes Fred M. Clark and George J. Smalthe plus others. Prof. William Lyon Phelps of Yale spoke to the large audience amid plans for joint services while talks proceed.

Milford West Congregational Church Plymouth Church Fred M. Clark Hcclesiastical George J. Smalth David L. Clark Phelps Arso Plymouth and Orange William Lyon Phelps Yale University Reading Circle Green Street Hall Amna Dena Mabel Spencer A. Patterson Alethea Circle Mary Taylor M. H Woodmont ¥. M. A M. A. Wider Guard Club Oronoque Lodge Stratford Wopowaege Lodge William T. Floyt Women’s Relief Corps George van Worn Post G A. R Knights of Columbus Eugene Merritt Milford High School Duey Raymond Willard B. G Wopowage Lodge Robert C. Houghkirk Y. W. A. Society First Congregational Church Wilcox Memorial John W. River Street

Michigan Loses Boundary Dispute in Supreme Court

In a March decision, Justice Sutherland rules Michigan failed to prove its case against Wisconsin in the boundary dispute. The court upholds the existing line from Lake Superior to Michigan, saying it was established with Michigan’s acquiescence and cannot be practically disturbed.

Washington Michigan Supreme Court Wisconsin Lake Superior Sutherland

Converted Submarine Chaser Seized in Newport Harbor

In New London on March 1 AP reports the converted submarine chaser Albatross from Newport was brought to port by a Coast Guard prize crew and held for customs investigation after boarding officers failed to locate a complete set of ship papers. alcohol found aboard did not lead to arrests.

New London Newport Werow Coast Guard Newport Harbor

Stubborn chimney blaze causes minor damage to mantel

Firefighters faced a very stubborn chimney fire this winter, with intense heat igniting woodwork around a first floor mantel. Several loads of chimney soot were removed. Other notes mention a dog show prize, local social events, and various residents’ activities in Milford and surrounding areas.

Imelda McCarthy the Lindens New Haven Mark M. Bennett HW. Windricks Trumbull Beach Charles A. Merritt George Marriner Avenuoe A. A. Stender Grant Co Broad Street Feehy

Fur theft cases to be heard in Danbury court today

Special assignment of three cases charged with complicity in fur thefts from the Oetohero Hat company factory in Danbury will be arraigned at 10 o clock before Judge Walida Marvin. Accused are William Whitney Marsh Carrine and Michael Carle of Danbury, with Asher Papish also tied to the case. The Telohery Company estimates losses at 60000.

Danbury Walida Marvin J Criminal Superior William Whitney Marsh Carrine Michael Carle Telohery Company Carrine Whitney Factory Carla Mika the Rag Asher Papish Minent Manefarturer Danity Pipish J. Moss Ives Henry de Yaberitis Henry J. Rubin Stamford Rxavin Motor ,Saleg Company Marvin

Burglars Try to Open Safe in Red Cross Office

Burglars believed to be boys attempted to force open a safe at the American Red Cross office at 33 Cannon Street over the weekend, a report to the paths yesterday by Miss Amélia Wenderoth shows. The Electric Repair Co at 4 Cannon Street reported a pry and knob damage, while Thomas McMann of 351 Hawley Avenue said a 320 loss from a dresser. Tool boxes at G B Ackerman 136 Prospect Street and Alexander Wall 172 Morehouse Street were rifled at theaville iron company.

American Red Cross Cannon Street Amélia Wenderoth Eglectric Repair Company Thomas McMann Hawley Avenue

Income tax agents warn delinquents in new law

Individuals and corporations with net income under 5000 face a 4 cent penalty plus 1 percent monthly penalties if taxes are not paid by March 15. Those with over 5000 net income get until May 15 to pay after filing a tentative return, with 1/3 estimated tax. Citizens abroad receive May 15 extension but incur 6 percent interest after March 15.

United Tea

President of Norwalk Lumber Company Dies

Manuel T. Haident, president of the Hitch and Bair company, died at his home in Norwalk after a brief illness. The funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon with burial in Riverside cemetery.

Norwalk Lumber Company Norwalk Manuel T. Haident Hitch and Bair Ser Company Palrviewene Bari Riverstda

William W Crapo Dies Noted Lawyer of New Bedford

William W Crapo longtime New Bedford figure and lawyer died at 95. Known as The First Citizen for public service he helped collect the Alabama Claims and promoted cotton manufacturing in New Bedford. He served as director of mills and was involved with Howland will estates tied to Hetty Green.

William W. Crapo New Bedford Mass Wiliam W. Crapo Alabama Tech Sylvia and Howland Hetty Green Green Mr. Crapo Dartmouth Louisiana Banking and Currency

Chicago Alliance Probe Looms In Week Of Political Turmoil

In Chicago on March 1 1921 a push for a congressional probe into an alleged alliance between organized crime and politics surged as the Chicago Better Government Association asked for inquiry. Vice President Dawes submitted the petition to the Senate while local officials denied the charges, yet speculation swirled about the potential scope of any investigation.

Chicago Dawes Senate Chicago Better Government Association Eid Roberts. Crowe

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