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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1926

Page

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Briand Seen as Last Hope to Save League of Nations

Paris reports Briand could avert a Geneva deadlock as France presses Locarno policy. Debates over Council seats, Poland and Germany tensions, Swedish veto threats, and Britain’s fear of league withdrawal fuel a potentially near crisis in the League’s leadership and global balance.

Paris League of Nations Briand Geneva League Dither Urese Berlin Trajan Signor Scialoja Germany South America Senor Yanguas Spain Mos France Great Britain Rbriand Universal Service Europe Chamberlain Tuther Stresemann Bontout

Berlin Police Chief Says Nudity Provokes Fewer Complaints

Dr. Alfred Bracht, head of the Berlin police, stated on arrival in the Bremen liner that nude performances disturb fewer complaints than negligees. He noted more protests when women wear minimal clothing, while audiences, including women, show interest in the female form in some theaters.

York Chern Albrecht Clas Berlin Bremen Borla

Tricky Paper Clipping Talks Metinine Tf Causes Trouble

A jumble of page references mentions a designer asked to meet but causes trouble, various sports mentions, and political notes. The fragmented items reference injuries, votes, and investigations across multiple pages, with scattered names and events in a busy early 20th century newspaper.

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British Denies Menacing Sweden in Postwar Claims

The British delegation issued a formal repudiation denying menacing Sweden amid tensions. Foreign Minister Aweehsy said he did not threaten or intimidate, while officials explained the attack was directed at M. Unden and tied to allied powers. Chancellor Luther and others were to address the matter in forthcoming sessions.

Genlyva League Council Austen Indie Suedes M.unden Pswerd Luther Ornlarmemeadtl Saeden

Man In Delirium Tries Drowning At Seaside Park

An apparently demented 49 year old Ernest Weerado of 89 Ives Court attempted to die by his own action at Seaside Park. Two motorists pulled him from chilly waters after he waded to armpit depth. Rescuers brought him to Hillside Home for observation. Local witnesses in New York City watched the scene and alerted authorities.

Ernest Weerado Ives Court Pol| Aarters Hillside Home Ely Flegers Stamford Andy AW New York City Bride Park

Arctic Flight Reporter Killed In Alaska

Palmer Hutchinson special correspondent for the Pelregram and North American News paper Alliance with the Detroit Arctic Expedition was fatally struck by a propeller. He walked into the whirling blade aboard a three engine plane near Point Barrow while companions shouted warnings. The accident ends the last dispatch from Hutchinson written hours before death.

RY Palmer Hutchinson Detroit

Texas Company Accused of Fraud in Adams Patents

The United States seeks to invalidate the Adams patents on the gas refining process, alleging fraud in the acquisition of sixteen basic patents valued at 40 to 70 million dollars. The Texas company, owner of the patents, faces the lawsuit along with several other firms. Joseph Adams of Flatbush was involved in the original filing.

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Police Raid Free Rides For Burlesque Cast On Eighth Ave

Police nabbed the burlesque cast at Chelsea during an afternoon raid ordered by Captain Jads. Thirty six members were taken in suspicion of indecent exposure and covert production, later released to return for the evening show as patrons reportedly fled uptown theaters.

Manhate Eighth Avenue Whd Jads Chelsea Satie Ware Putey Siacled

Friends Rally to Marine Officer Accused by Butler

San Diego dispatch reports rapid defense buildup as Col William Williams faces a Marine court martial on intoxication charges. Brig Gen Smedley Buller alleges misconduct after a Coronado hotel event. Friends collect evidence while Williams remains under arrest from command, could face expulsion if convicted. The article notes contrasting backgrounds of Williams and General IAuster, highlighting military careers and age difference.

San Diego Calif Witonel Marine Corps Smedley D. Buller Williams Coronado Hotel Colonel Williams William Willams Boston Toetel Wilms Aguitist Link Colne Wllams Arreal Washington Iuatier Leutenant

Coolidge Patriarch Ill, Doctor Alarmed at Condition

March 11 AP report from Pay Mouth says Col Tobn A Coolidge father of the President lies gravely ill at bedside with heart block and weak condition. Dr Albert W Cram notes limited heart function, poor appetite, and ongoing pain as the elderly patient endures months of illness and reduced circulation.

Tobn A. Coolidge Albert W. Cram Crain Albert G Cram Cram Col. Coolidge Iit Bridgewater

Post Card Tip Leads To Corpse In Barn Outskirts

In Middletown March 11 AP reports Chief Charles A. Anderson and Officer John Clary found an unidentified man’s body in a barn near Tuttle’s black barn on the outskirts of the town. A postcard received by the police warned of a dying man and described a 65 year old man with gray beard and heavy gray hair. No identification, clothes or marks were found. A knife, eyeglasses and a cake of soap were in the pocket, along with news, coffee and bread. Coroner and medical examiner indicated exposure may have killed him.

Wakeman Aliegeti Mio Wakemmn Fairtiott Womew Stratford Keston Range Xale Body of Man Mardletown Middletown Charles A. Anderson John Clary New Griuna Anderson Offiger Clarry Newfield George Tulne Ha Alde A. Smith Thompsonville March Edward Je Sands Wiliam Desimond Taylor Tos Angeles Notion Aman Buriel John J. Mooney Sands Far West Mooney Taylor Ias Los Angeles M. Hillis Poin Poin At That Time A Member of the State Police J. A. Coogan

Coolidge Loses Ground in Fight for McCamant

Washington March 11 AP President Coolidge lost ground in his bid to have Seagate confirmed Wallace McCamant of Oregon for a federal judgeship. SenateJudicial Committee voted 10 to against a favorable report with three members still to vote. Republicans Goff Ernst Deneen supported McCamant. Cummins Herre Means opposed. seven Democrats on committee. White House says Coolidge will press Senate action despite opposition. Senator Johnson California started the challenge.

Washington Cooldge Seagate Wallace McCamant Oregon Chie Senate Judicial Committee McCamant Vale Goff Ernst Deneen McLamont Cummins Herah Means Turt Sénate Coolidge Senate Johnson Fornia Ju McCaimant

Bridge designer called in to end numerous tieups

Stratford avenue bridge designer John HK Greiner and engineers from a bridge company inspect Bridgeport structure. Director of Public Works A J Northey says Greiner will report in a few days on causes of recent failures. Greiner examined the lifted bridge and understructure while Penn Bridge representatives assess Yellow Mill bridge for forthcoming commission review.

John HK. Greiner Stratford Avenue Public Works A. J. Northey Ibridge Northey Greiner Bridgeport Congress Street Baltimore Yellow Mill Bridge

Mussolini Wins Senate Approval for Labor Magistrates Plan

Rome March 11 Premier Mussolini secured Senate approval for a government bill creating labor magistrates and compulsory arbitration between employers and workers. The vote stood 139 to 47 as he hailed the reform as revolutionary. he claimed the fascist syndicalist organization now has over a million members and argued capital and labor are complementary.

Rome Ing Mussolini Senate Achille Loria Mussalini Doc Gompers Samuel Gompers

Intended Husband Suicide Sparks $250000 Suit in Boston

Sophie Stanton of Hyde Park sues the estate of John Jakomovics in Suffolk Superior Court for damages claiming he killed himself hours before their planned marriage on October 24, 1926. She argues the broken betrothal breached his promise to wed her and that his death by gas inhalation caused her loss of marriage prospects and financial damages.

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Bridgeport Votes in Favor of Light Wines and Beer

Bridgeport polls show 1 004 for light wines and beer versus 117 against with a nine to one ratio. Voters cite whiskey, bootlegging, and prohibition as motives, while letters praise moderation, warn of youth drinking, and urge attention to the issue as the story continues on the next page.

Weta Bridgeport Milford Abigoire

Four Danbury Boys Held as Robbers

Four youths aged 18 to 20 were arraigned in Danbury city court after confessing to robberies in the last year. Robert Vigna and Matthew Failase, on parole from Meriden school for Boys, were ordered back to the school. Joseph Acrovallo received a suspended sentence with reform school placement to follow. Charles Pannorea’s case was continued until Saturday. They admitted stealing about 1,006 dollars from a drug store and looting several slot machines placed in Danbury stores.

Danbury Robert Vigna Matthew Failase Meriden School Bors Joseph Acro~vallo Cheshire Charles Pannorea

Prohibition debate shifts in Congress amid senate activity

In Washington on March 11, the prohibition clash shifts from Congress to the Senate and House committees as anti and wet factions clash over modifications to key bills. Representative Celler of New York argues polls mislead the public while Wayne Wheeler defends prohibition’s stance. discussions touch on gin and beer, and the influence of alcohol on appetite and taste. The Anti-Saloon League, led by Bishop Thomas Nick and others, claims prohibition remains essential amid ongoing public sentiment.

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Peru Threatens to Leave Plebiscite Crisis Deepens

Arica Chile March 11 A new crisis over the historic Puterla dispute pits Peru against Chile in plebiscite talks. Peru demands postponement of voter registration and plebiscite date due to alleged Chilean violence. General Lassiter and advisers discussed the matter after a Washington communication.

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