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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1926

Page

6

Merger Plan Approved for Connecticut Electric Systems

The Public Utilities Commission approved mergers of Meriden Gas Light, Meriden Electric, New Milford Electric Light, Woodbury Electric, and Westport Electric into Connecticut Light and Power, forming a single entity under Connecticut Light and Power to unify distribution statewide and enable interchanged service. Stock exchanges totaling 6,912 shares valued at about 3.2 million dollars will be issued to stockholders, with no opposition and a plan to lower future rates if approved by shareholders.

Tford Rinishon Meriden Gae Light Company Mrenden Elecric Lift Company New Milford Electric Light Comty Woodbuy Electric Com Westport Electric Path Connecticut Light and Wer Consent Electric Service Seolding Corporation Power Pat Connnecticut At and Power Company Second Mercer Connecticut Company Connecticut and Poyer Company Springs Aqueduct Company Somers Electric Company J White Corporation of New Ansfer New Milford Electric Lights Outing Capital Woodbury Electric Company Westport Electric Company Commission Fich Thei Pian

National Education Association president elected in Cincinnati

Dr. Randall J. Condon, superintendent of Schools in Cincinnati, Ohio, has been elected president of the Department of Superintendence of the National Education Association. Julius Hockman leads a Boston garment workers strike involving 4,000 workers. Explorer George K Cherrie returns from the Field Museum expedition to India. Princeton President John G Hibben pleads with parents to oppose student automobile use.

Randall J. Condon Cincinnati Ohio Department National Education Association Julius Hockman Garment Workers of America Boston George K Cherrie India Roosevelt Brothers America John G. Hibben Princeton

Leaps From Burning Plane In Parachute At Lake St Clair

Lieutenant Frank od Hunter operations officer at Selfridge field made a forced parachute leap from his burning plane 500 feet above Lake St Clair. He escaped with light burns and bruises blaming ignition trouble for the fire. Hunter formerly downed German planes in the war and earlier survived a 2000 foot jump after a stabilizer collapse near Dayton.

Mount Clemens Mich Frank Od Hunter Selfridge Field Fce Lake St Clair Hunter Buffalo McCookfield Dayton, Co

Drunken Driver Is Sentenced to Jail in New Britain

In New Britain Judge William C. Hungerford jailed Harold A. Kellex aged 37 of 710 New Britain Avenue Hartford for 30 days and fined 150 dollars after police said he was drunk while driving his car. Keller asked for leniency but the court refused. His car collided with another driven by Morris Schmidt, both vehicles damaged but no serious injuries.

New Britain Amourhime Deiven Morris Schimdt This City Hartford

Word Substitution and Spelling Confusion

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Matamel Mexican Remedy Promises Nightly Sleep Relief

Matamel, a sap from the Mexican Maguey plant, is touted by a Hamilton Avenue man and Georgetown University Professor Philip Newton as a cure for weak kidneys and bladder issues. The ad urges readers to ask druggists and nurses at Hindle Drug Store locations for confidential guidance.

Hamilton Ave Regan Old Capitol Theatre Philip Newton Georgetown Univesity Hindle Prug Main Street Matarac Hindie's Main St State Street

400 Open Saloons in Baltimore Highlighted in House Debate

In Washington and Baltimore reports, Representative Blanton claims 400 open saloons exist in Baltimore, directing Hill to a seafood place, Abe Ullman’s, at 102 North Liberty. Ullman, later acquitted of a liquor charge, says he and his family have run the business for years and that Blanton’s assertion is wrong.

Washington Baltimore Blanton Texas Hing Abe Ullman North Liberty Street Ullman Abe Banton House of Representatives Tilman Tllman Busiess Acie Mide Hemd Acora Thompson Thompson Liberty Street Abe Ulman Associated Piesa Toneht Hopkine Hospital Aliman

You may buy this room separately if you wish

A brief note states a room can be purchased separately upon request. It clarifies optionality without added conditions or specifics. No dates, prices, or parties are listed in the readable portion.

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