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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1926

Page

3

Woman shot by man claiming accidental discharge

In Clarksdale Mississippi a woman registered as Mrs. T. Ratemaa was killed in a hotel room by T. C. Cox who said the pistol went off by accident. Cox, 64, said he was her husband and was detained. The victim, Beth Quarrels of Texas, had traveled with him, with family ties claimed.

Clarksdale T. Ratemaa T. C. Cox Sabeth Tex Shreveport Mississippi County Amkineas T. M. Scott

Simsbury Robber with Long Record Returned to Michigan

Ian Maklin, an escaped convict with a Michigan prison release in 1923, was brought to Hartford from Simsbury after a series of thefts including chickens and radio equipment. He fought arrest, was fingerprinted, and found to have a Canadian prison record. He faces serving a 15 year Michigan term.

Alchory Hartford Mar Ian Maklin Tobrom Sti Connecticut Marvin Makin Michigan Macklin Tebron Simsbury Rhode Island Hall’ Electric Supply Simsbur Maklin Ison Pri

Shamrocks Mailed to City for St Patrick’s Day

Irish residents in the city prepare shamrocks for St. Patrick’s Day with small boxes arriving daily via the post office. Officials note this year’s shipments are among the largest ever and predict a flood of packages containing the famous flower.

Vool Ireland St. Patrick's Day

Yale Won't Object To Atheist Society

At Yale University no objection will be raised if students form an atheistic society. Faculty member Prof IL Tl. Twedy from the Divinity school said a free country allows any association. He noted there is no reason to block an atheistic group any more than Buddhist or other religious clubs.

New Laven Mar Yale University IL Tl. Twedy Divinity School

Maple tapping and pottery kiln project at Unquowa School

Stratfield March 11. Second grade pupils tap maple trees under Principal Carl Charchill and will boil sap for a spring medicine spoonful. Older boys build a pottery kiln and shingle the building on the south side for classroom use. Visits by Miss Phones and Mrs. Taylor noted. Lenten teaching groups held at homes with further meetings scheduled through March.

Stratfield Unquowa School Carl Charchill Phones Taylor Parent-Teacher Association Bearsborough Scarsborough Hudson Richard Wynecoop Newton TH. Woyt Frank Healy Fred Dan N. Rodgers Margh Herbert Hoskins Fred Daniels

Aetna Directors Defer Financing Plan After Resignations

Hartfort March 1 Aetna Insurance board members met after Charles H Remington resigned as vice president and director. Four directors were absent and no action was taken on a proposed financial program to rehabilitate the company. The resignation followed a Sunday meeting. a new plan will be developed pending stockholders approval. Top stockholders John G Enders and Patrick McGovern hold substantial shares with Bulkeley interests among other major holders.

Ar. Remington Aetna John OG Enders Patrick McGovern M. G. Bulkeley, Jr Igland W. EH

Demonstration of Sunshine Cleaner at Main Floor Event

A Sunshine Products Co representative demonstrates Sunshine Cleaner this week. The product cleans disinfects purifies and preserves rugs carpets clothing upholstery and fine materials. Special price 50c pkg for 35c or 4 for $1 at the main floor rear location.

Sunshine Products Co Sunshine

Yorke Shirts with Collar or Neckband Sale

Broadcloth shirts with collar attached or neckband in blue white black tan and madras patterns. Yorke make with printed madras neckbands on white grounds, well covered patterns. Usually sold 1.95 to 2.50 now offered at 1.65 on main floor.

Yorke

Farmer Found Dead and Worker Missing in New Milford

In New Milford on March 11 AP reports farmer Frank G aged 71 was found hanged in the Stilleen Hill area with a strap at the bedpost. A farm worker, about 35 named Richmond, vanished during the night and police and the coroner seek to locate him to determine if foul play or suicide occurred. The farmer’s wife and local associates noted tensions and illness, with a minister noting fear of the worker. The coroner ordered further inquiry.

New Milford Frank G Stilleen Hill Richmond New York State Rev Gray

Burglar Captured in Waterbury On Merid

Walter Zela twenty nine of 240 Main Street Waterbury was arrested here at noon on Cheshire burglary charges. He had been sought for breaking into the Tuxbury school. He was employed at a local hospital.

Merid Walter Zela Main Street Waterbury Cheshire Tuxbury Aella

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