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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1926

Page

8

Col Coolidge Father of the President and Vermont Statesman

Colonel John Coolidge, father of President Calvin Coolidge, hobnobbed with local leaders in Plymouth Vermont. He served in Vermont's House and Senate, held multiple town roles, and guided his son to the presidency after President Harding's death.

Vermont Cirsei John ¢. Collage England Messer Knob Theattle Plymouth White House Washington Ieee Parker Wis Northampton Mase State Senate House of Representative Col Onlidge Angas Harding Osih Mike Blick Ever Academy Ludlow Oosts Victora Josephine Moore Plymouth Crosa Aubie Grece Col. Coolidge Phe Fan. Moore Covtides Abchie Abbie Cat. Coolidge Carrie A. Brown Willian W. Stickney Wnt Howe Lfe Insurance Ludlow Savings Bank and Trust Company

Colonel Cogndge Dies Peacefully After Long Illness

Colonel Cogndge died after a long illness marked by a spinal involvement following heart failure. He was bedridden from late autumn, with an indomitable will keeping him alive for years, and passed away as doctors and attendants nearby noted his devotion to duty.

Cool Jlidge Codd Phsician Johnson Shecht Macaulay

Col Cooling and President Coolidge in Capitals Tale

Readable fragments describe Col Cooling and Mrs Coolidge in Washington. The text references the President, health matters, a White House setting, and mentions preparations and finality surrounding events. The piece hints at public notices and national attention tied to the Coolidge era.

Arbuckle Named New Director at Metro Movies

Roscoe Arbuckle, once a famed silent comedian, signs with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer to direct a picture. Company officers announce the deal amid Arbuckle's post trial absence from public credits and prior work under a pseudonym for Educational Pictures.

Arbuckle Metro Movies Ually Wood Cal Moreh Roscoe Batty Metro-Goldwyn- Mayer San Francisco Luckle Educational Pictures

Straw Hat Plant to Open in Local Factory Complex

A new straw hat plant plans to open, producing 6 000 to 10 000 dozen hats yearly, with 15 860 square feet leased and a total of 33 880 square feet across a three story building. The site includes rooms 2 and 2A and Cherry street between Feward and Hancock avenues, with expansion space considered if demand grows. The lack of local straw hat makers drew the company's interest, as cheap manufacturing costs attract labor in nearby towns and cities.

Cherry Street Feward Hancock Avenues Burtean

Coolidge Learns of Fathers Death Aboard Train

President Coolidge learns of Colonel Coolidge’s death while en route to Woodstock Vt from Bridgeport. A telegram from Secretary Sanders at the White House confirms the report, delivered to the President aboard the train. Funeral arrangements are expected to be announced for the next day.

Sant Sanders Colonel Coolidge Coolidge Wwoop Stock New Haven Saunders White House Bridgeport Cram Plymouth Woodstock Washington Coolifye Sein Uigtry Floresce Cifles Violet Eckert Colonel Cooldge Itomy Tion White Farm Souse Lee Cooldgr Hants Tao Hd Cabot Woostock

Governor Absent With Cold in Bed

Governor Trunmaid remains at home in Painville with a severe cold, unable to attend duties this week. Important papers requiring his signature are being delivered to his residence by messenger.

Martford Trunmaid Alo Painville Wis

World Court May Be Adjusted Amid U S Representation

A Lausanne Geneva based World Court adjustment debate centers on U S representation and a tentative May 17 session. The council discusses treatment of Soviet delegates, Russia’s possible absence, and the Senate's reservations on adherence to the court. Sir Austen Chamberlain notes the court protocol as multilateral, urging embedding conditions in a treaty rather than notes. French and British officials push for clarity on U S access and interpretive effects on League rights. The debate focuses on ensuring U S acceptance aligns with collective framework and formal procedures.

Geneva Russia Genesia Switzerland Vorowski Lauganne Tof Siti Esia Seid Disarmament Pour Parlers Um Jon Counci Washington Hai Austen UF i Council Jerie Derummond The League Kellogg League of Nations Senate United States Sir Austen United State Austen Amer

League Members Worry Over Future of Commission

Officials debate the commission’s reach and unity as they prepare a report for the council. Brazil’s stance blocks unanimous Germany seat, while ideas surface to expand the council or alter membership. Subtexts of unrest and regional roles loom as deliberations continue.

Ishil Waernti Germany Brazil Spain Chile Ie Sauneil

Youth Arrested for Biting Young Girl

A local youth, identified as Willon Tommitard of Somer, was arrested today after allegedly biting a young girl named Janet. The incident occurred near Sullivan Smee elevated and the youth was urged to stay in a side room as officers investigated.

Charleston Xa Mares Willon Tommitard Eiventeen Sullivan Smee Ernie Flere Janet Miss Rien Ollet

U S Surprise at League Plan to Enforce Adherence

Washington rails at League of Nations move to revoke a Geneva Bible conference and invite new states to participate in court meetings. Senate debates and political pressure rise as lawmakers urge a delegation and diplomatic notes to secure American adherence to the tribunal.

Wassdington Europe League of Nations Washington State Department Nations Gensva Seiz de Oreasion Anieviern Senate

Wets Hold Gain In Poll Here

A garbled straw vote on Volstead shows support for light wines and beer. The text reflects a Christian respondent's view that Prohibition is a joke and urges a reconsideration of the dry law, indicating broader public interest in softening restrictions.

Sam

New Yorker Slain Where Body Lay

A New Yorker was found slain in Manhattan after a night out with her husband. Testimony from her daughter Rosie described the husband leaving the scene at 8 38 p m Monday and returning later. Police and prosecutors noted inconsistencies while the wife’s statements were corroborated by an interpreter.

New Yorker SeeOlack Lester Day Jenmerh Siniy Midl Thes Fuolprin Ueir Heave Streva Lewaing Streva Tory Pyeral Ehulhouse

Daily Record of Ambulance Calls at Bridaport Hospital

Ambulance log notes calls tied to Mary Vaeno at 650 Ehelus Street and August Maigel on Mington Street. Medal on Palen for Bridaport Hospital indicates August period. Inhale gata Pahen ta Lidgevert napttal.

Daily Record Vnsu Po Mary Vaeno Ehelus Street Palen Bridaport Sospital

Chapman Counsel Seek New Trial Denial Planned

Chapman defense seeks a new trial in the federal court arguing to halt the warden from hanging Chapman until fresh issues are resolved. Attorney Wiley says testimony from three New Haven police officers and a New York sighting on October 11 1924 will form the basis for the motion, alleging incorrect testimony given to the police commission and possible alibi in New Britain on October 12 1924.

Dekag Slitty Chapman Pearl New Tritin Police Commission Mr. Wiley Poarliamen Thomas J. Weeney Wale Ter de Malone Ena John Léebler Iris Poles Commission Myr. Wiley Newritain New York

Wife and Five Others Slain in Stockton Murders

A man identified as Goins shot and killed his wife, her sister, Mrs. McNoble, and three members of another family in Stockton. Investigators believe he headed toward his farmer’s home in Placer county to hide. Police guarded roads tonight as Goins traveled in a gray sedan, with fears of additional victims.

Stockton Mes. McNoble Flo Marengo Marengo Pauity Margie Dutriv Attac

Easter pageant in Easton aims for early April

A town Easter pageant titled The Dawn ing will be presented on Easter Sunday evening, April 4, by the Tee ME Claire Writing Evening group. A special board meeting at the Academy school house is set for Saturday, March 2 to discuss funds for the year and road improvements near Joseph Ontergrenn’s residence. Community reports, dairy farm gathering, and local social events fill the town agenda as residents prepare for spring activities.

Aston Maret Houwrsel Claire Academy School House Ellock Ta Heer T He Pe den Suliteien Wall Tueadas Alent Drwy Frimbull Hong Tull Taffeld Hedding and Linstun van Wheeler Ie Chatow Standish Marsh Misa Sh Marni Laurence " Alarel Charles Cart Bridgsport Lang Ts Mildred Maet Mire Ferris Raul Muss Mary Sipicide Traward Kuehn Ernest Grau Redding Aloes Grimmin Mirlain Lee Stephen Whi Sunsaly Bedward Gutle Lephern Bar Whs Odren Santa Leboeet Snd Mar Tavart Knight Aies Mary Whitehead Guster Bay Nelann Marey New Troeton Mt Chuuies Togas

Get-together and community notices highlight New Canaan

New Canaan March 18 routine notices cover a church get-together in the Methodist lecture room with a banquet and youth songs, plus a Rebekah degree ceremony, Harmony Lodge degree work, and a local concert by the New Canaan Community orchestra. Social visits and family events spread across town.

New Canaan Spevinl Waller Stewart Troy Street Europe Treland London Paria Methodist Church Rebekah Hazel Rebekah Lodge John Greenwald Norwalk William F. Weel New York Village Trail National Plant, Flower and Fruit Guild Howard Hartshorne Parle Lawrence PB. Frothingham Rupert ¢. King St. John Place Chauncey Palmer South Avenue Mary Sterling Union Place Franc Kaiser Harry Kaiser Charles Kaiser Lydia Wood Philip Quingzer New Canuin Mra Samuel Kaiser Arthur Davidson Glenbrook Edna Whitlock Jack Schaub Stephen F. Keeler Smith Ride Trash Prospect Place

Monroe Monhomen Pige and Ladies Auxiliary Chowder Supper Nets 62

The Monroe Pigeon and Ladies Auxiliary chowder supper raised 62 for the two organizations after wide community help. Attendees included Martha Chapter O. E. S. No. 1380 holding a regular meeting. Lourdes services planned for Thursday in Rectory parlors. Local reports note attendees at Winter Republican meeting and various social visits and greetings around town.

Monhom Monroe Pigee and Ladies Auxiliary Veryone Saat. Marthe Chapter O. BE William IX Mix Earle Lewis Wairfield County Republican Association Piewick Farms Greenwich Ladies Ald Society Ow Meth Dist Hornton Blakeman Gertrude Gustafson Seirdseye Elyal Theodore Beardsley Henry Habers- Rain Dorothy Alice Habersum Kazrbeth Turday New Oidun Kenneth Johnson M Milvin Oakley Frances Hurd Atrs Lacinia Craft Adelia Partridge Mae V Han Mix

Seymour to Have Railroad Siding

Hartford March 18 AP The Public Utilities Commission has given Seymour and the New Haven Railroad permission to build a commercial and industrial sidetrack on Washington Avenue to serve firms distant from the main tracks. A hearing on cost apportionment for eliminating three grade crossings at Washington is set for Friday March 26 at 11 30 p m The total project cost 68000 is to be shared by the town and the railroad with detailed estimates to be prepared for the hearing.

Hartford Mar Hax Seymour New Haven Washington Avenue Seyour Washington Haaven

Polar flight is detained by snow in Fairbanks test

In Fairbanks Alaska Capt George Hubert Wilkine commander of the Detroit Arctic expedition and Major Thomas G Lanphier test two arctic flight planes after clearing a snow covered runway with snow plows and a tractor from Nenana. The field was being prepared as snow fell earlier and today cleared weather aided the work.

Fairbanks Alaska George Hubert Wilkine Thomas G. Lanphier Wallbanks Exploration Company Nenana

Maple sugar season behind schedule in Vermont reports

Brattleboro Vermont dispatch notes maple sugaring trails lagging three weeks due to deep snow and cold weather. Acres of snow in sugar woods create drifts up to man height hindering access to trees and risking sap loss when warm spells begin.

Brattleboro Vermont

State Prison Death House Photos Denied

Warden VI K Scott at Cann. Mi states photographs of the death house and any hanging apparatus will not be made while he controls the prison. The denial follows a flood of applicants seeking images of the new death house and potential execution machinery ahead of Gerald Chapman’s scheduled fate.

Wtisrese Field Cann VI. K. W. Scott Warden Scott Gerald Chapman Stott

Saunders Child Recovers After Porch Fall

Dorothy Saunders three year old daughter of Alderman James A Saunders of 388 Pequonnock Street was brought home from Vincent's Hospital yesterday after a fall from a porch last Thursday. She suffered a serious injury but is recovering. Pathe Vasques of Hartford, a noted church leader, conducts a week long mission at St Michael's chapel on Tunais Hill.

Dorothy Saunders James A. Saunde Pequonnock Street Vincent's Hospital Pathe Vasques Hartford St. Michael's Chapel Tunais Hill

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