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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1926
Page
2
A crusade style straw voting effort continues as evangelist Dr Anderson preaches on Samson and parental responsibility. The sermon draws a Houston-like crowd of local men and boys from nearby towns. A collection is planned after a vow renewal moment, with Rev KR Jackson offering prayer and Samuel Hartley leading hymns.
A Shelton voter letter defends alcohol legalization, arguing dry laws worsen crime and cost of living. Quoted phrases claim prohibition harmed families, increased bootleg liquor, and prompted crime, urging support for wine and beer.
Bishop Shahan warned that world crisis stems from the removal of the Holy Son and moral decay. He urged Catholic leadership, citing Leo XIII and Pius X, and praised Holy See influence while stressing need for unity within the Holy Names society. Dr. Andrew Pallen echoed cautions on optimism and called for renewed devotion and global reform. Nearly 2,000 members received communion and marched from Bridgeport Armory in a postmass parade led by John H. Redgate.
Multiple funeral notices from City area for Caroline J Berglund Maria Collet Donato Cassio and James Leaney. Services held today at Swed ish Lutheran church Rourke and Boucher funeral home Holy Rosary St Michael's and Park cemeteries with Rev A J Okerblomt officiating and Rev C W Simpson presiding. Burial in Mountain Grove Park St. Michael's and other local cemeteries.
Funeral services are announced for Mrs Mary Coates Feeley widow of Patrick Swealey with a high mass at St. Augustine's and burial in St Michael's Cemetery. Also listed is the funeral for Mrs Cave Laszak wife of Stanley Laszak of 605 Brooks Street with mass at Immaculate Church and burial at St Michael's Cemetery. Surviving family members include husband Stanley, two sons Legaard Raggin and Tasezak, daughter Clara Lasthis, six sisters and one brother Anthony Was-Mie.
The page records multiple death notices and funeral details for residents and associated families. Notable mentions include Vicanor Wray Belcher and family survivors in Calgary and Springfield, a child John Adams Matuskowitz, Walter Cary formerly of Bridgeport, Eliza Dixon widow of John Dixon, Mary Willa, and Monard Lal. Services are listed at local churches and cemeteries including Park and St Michael's.
In Plymouth Vt March 14 AP Colonel Calvin Coolidge’s fragile health draws a private guard, Angus MacAulay the Scottish bodyguard and traffic officer, who keeps crowds and tourists away from the former president’s boyhood home. He serves 24 hours daily, handles mail, relays word to the physician, and adds plain humor to calm wary locals. Only one arrest marks his record, a mistaken charge later dismissed.
Reported talks describe Germany willing to compromise and Brazil pressing for permanent U S seat. Sweden accepts non permanent seat increase to aid Poland election. Briand and Stresemann meet, stressing mutual German French interests and urging settlement, with optimistic tone about Polish position.
The article notes Colonel Coolidge remains gravely ill with limited food intake and hiccough attacks. Mrs Wilder remains hopeful while her husband expresses caution. Dr Cram and Boston specialists consult by phone, with no change in the colonel’s condition. Woodstock offers help if needed. Local dance drew an unusually large crowd as townspeople await news.
Rev Craft urged voters to back the Day Law referendum noting widespread support for prohibition and calling it fair if decided by a vote. He criticized the League of Nations as costly and ineffective, admitting initial opposition but later supporting it while opposing strict power sharing with smaller nations.
Miss Viola Gentry piloted a seaplane beneath two bridges along Hast river, waving to onlookers as she sped on. A Curtis pilot, A. L. Capatten, accompanied her after officials refused to let her fly alone.
Bland te Maine long fill was arrested yesterday noon on reckless driving charges after the car struck pedestrian George Beylis of 221 Bark Avenue. Beylis taken to St Vincent's hospital in fair condition. Driver released on $1000 bond. Accident at Nor Avenue and Main Street occurred as injured man walked into the path of the car. Also Frank Lees, 88, was hurt riding a bicycle at Woolaven and Grove when struck by T J Smith of 983 Flamepek Avenue. He received a forehead laceration and was sent home later.
James Polikis of 26 Union Square was arrested in New Haven yesterday afternoon and faces prosecution in city court on a charge of non support. He allegedly left his wife and five children and returned to New Haven, with a warrant issued after a complaint by his wife and the man was arrested yesterday.
An aged excerpt shows temperance debate with references to bootleggers aiding dry supporters. It contrasts calls for sobriety with assertions that prohibition is a long struggle. The text likens temperance to a moral and mental challenge across generations.
Berlin dispatch reports German leaders Luther and Stresemann advise staying firm and not negotiating German entry into the league. Zeitung commentaries blame the government for the current impasse while noting shifts in German stance and press skepticism toward entente cooperation.
John Taydu, farmer, his wife, and children faced loss after a morning fire destroyed their one story home on Old Stratfield road and Libois street in Fairfield Hill. The blaze, likely from an overheated stove, left the family with only night clothes as neighbors aided. Firetrucks from Bridgeport responded but the house and contents were completely destroyed.
Two women sustained minor injuries when two automobiles operated by Joseph Renal and John R. Cosgrove collided at Notle Avenue and Barnum Avenue. The injured were M Joseph Renouill and Misabrances Wildron of Sangatuck. They were treated by a physician and released. The Second Precinct was notified and investigators reported no arrests.
New York March 14. The Colonial Line steamer Concord collided with a freighter in Long Island Sound near Providence. One passenger was slightly injured as passengers were diverted from a damaged dining room area. The freighter’s engine was not learned and remained undamaged. The cause of the crash has not been determined.
Moscow reports that right wing conspirators involved in the assassination of Nicholas II were granted pensions of 112 rubles monthly for life by the Council of People’s Commissars. The move marks the fifth anniversary of the event and honors those participants.
A car driven by David Stoamfield of the Bronx collided with a vehicle operated by W. S. Hailey of Bridgeport on Fairfield Curve yesterday morning. Hailey’s car was pinned by the impact and stopped suddenly at a utility pole. Stoamfield was arrested by Deputy Orville Hebned on charges of reckless driving with a $50 bond set for arraignment tomorrow in Town Court. No serious injuries, but both cars were damaged.
Dr. Wood Andersen will address the Chamber of Commerce at a luncheon in Stratfield this week. The evangelist plans to outline city pride and development, urging members to support civic growth and practical methods to make the town the biggest on the map.
The Perfect Craft of Corinthian lodge presents a minstrel show and dance at the Pyramid on State Street tonight. Mary Bill Winehcliffe directs with soprano solos by the cat men and a range of named entertainers including Louis Oneker Walter Revans Herbert Vox and others.
The reporting deflects between an impersonator of Bedford being held and a court scene where Steadman’s counsel notes agreement with a state attorney recommendation. The proceedings discuss a lenient prison sentence and the broader legal process surrounding the case.
The fire department fought two glass fires and three other blazes including a trash dump and a chimney over the weekend. Fourteen calls were logged on Saturday mainly for brush fires, with crews at the headquarters noting ongoing busy days ahead due to worsening weather.
A fragmented OCR list of meetings and venues appears including Broad Street 1087 and 47 Main Street. References include Masonic Temple East End camp and Stratford avenues, Hed Gruix and Worker's groups, Camp No. Amicrig, and Guiding Star commanders.
The Lions Club in Stratfield arranges a St Patrick's Day luncheon this week with a program led by J Tank J. Bretman delivering Reveries of St Patrick. A festive roll call asks, Did St Patrick's real chase all the snakes out of Ireland.
A talk titled Some Knotty Management Problems by Dr H B Person managing director of the Taylor society will headline a Thursday night Engineers Club gathering at the University Club. A buffet lunch follows. General meeting of Kyers Council on evening 7 15 to act on the death of Blster Thelen Katherine Burfs Pocahontas fers.
Multiple death notices and funeral announcements from Stratford and surrounding cities dated March 1926. Entries include Bayerle, Delcher, Berglund, Collet, Feeley, Villas, Tiale, Pace, Luce, and others with details on surviving relatives, burial sites, and service times at local churches and cemeteries.
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