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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1926

Page

9

Justice Dept challenges Padlock Act ruling

Washington March 18 AP Department of Justice officials are studying a recent U S Court of Appeals decision that could affect enforcement of the Padlock Act tied to Volstead law. The case involved a New Orleans restaurant in a building where a single door led to the business and its owners defied the ruling, sparking broader enforcement questions for several states and potential hardship for tenants until a Supreme Court decision resolves the tangle.

Department of Justice United States Chan Shhoder Urban Coher Waat & S Phey Fmnally

Fordham reports severe earthquake in New York area

A distorted item notes a severe earthquake event centered near Fordham in New York. It mentions vast distances and unclear timing with estimates of movement and direction, reflecting a disrupted and partial early report. No confirmed details about effects or precise epicenter are given.

Worst winter rattles liner skipper says in New York

James Chalks veteran commander of the Cunard Hrer Aquiti nit describes the approach of a harsh winter as the worst he has seen. He notes three trips totaling 600 miles last year took 72 hours each day to run, with crew weathering extreme conditions.

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Treadway Seeks Adjournment to Aid Coal Legislation

Massachusetts Republican Treadway argues to adjourn the House within two weeks to allow time for President Coolidge and the United States Coal Commission to complete recommendations on coal legislation. He opposes delaying adjournment despite ongoing hearings and pressured bills.

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Earthquake Rocks Island in the Mediterranean

A strong earthquake struck a Mediterranean island near Rhodes causing significant damage. Reports describe shaking lasting several seconds with hundreds of houses destroyed or damaged and many residents affected. No fatalities are confirmed in the available text.

Van Sweringen Quits Nickel Plate Directors

In Cleveland on March 13 AP reports O P Van Sweringen resigns as director and chairman of the Nickel Plate Road while remaining chairman of the Chesapeake and Ohio and Hocking Valley railroads. Other changes involve reorganizing executive posts amid Interstate Commerce Commission scrutiny of interlocking interests.

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Rooney Reported Delirium Tremens Transfer to Hillside Home

Wallan Rooney, long noted for his prominence in local mining news, was moved from county jail to Hillside Home on Wednesday after displaying delirium tremens symptoms during a drunkenness sentence. Authorities cited the need for medical observation following the exhibit.

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Butler Files Rum Charge With Navy

Washington March 18 Brigadier General Butler commanding the San Diego marine base faces charges of movation against Colonel Alexander Williams reached the Navy department today and was recalled to Rear Admiral Campbell judge advocate general A statement from Colonel Williams is expected tomorrow after receipt the bulletin board was not taken up by officials

Washington

French Cabinet Member Faints In Chamber

In the chamber of deputies Malys, minister of interior, fainted after being accused of treason by a fascist deputy. Premier Briand defended him, declaring the minister innocent as Malys collapsed, carried off by leftists while rivals were silent. The Socialists voted with the government in support of Briand’s declaration.

Taris Mary Biland

Woman Resident Not Located in City After Union Officer Dies

Reports indicate Colonel Jedediah Chase Payne, last of the group at Appomattox, died in Wilkes-Barre, Pa, aged eighty. His daughter Marie Payne Massing and a widow survive him in this city, with no trace of the other mentioned residents.

Paine Massing Jedediah Chase Payne Appomattox Lee Grent Payne Wilkes-Birre Marie Payne Massing

Roumania Ratifies U S Debt Agreement

AP dispatch notes Roumania ratifies the Washington signed funding agreement for Roumania’s debt totaling 44 290 600 dollars to the United States, dated December.

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