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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1926

Page

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Wife Beater Lashes Amid Maryland Jail Whipping Scene

In Maryland a convicted wife beater named James H Kingsmore received five lashes on his bare back in a jail yard public spanking watched by nearly 200 observers. Sheriff John Petee oversaw the procedure, which was completed in about nine seconds.

Baltimore James H. Kingsmore Marykind John FE Petee Kingsmore Frank Powers Kingymeré Tia Eugene O'Duinn

Woman Present at Whipping Would Gladly Accept Job

In Baltimore on April 40 four women attended the whipping of James E Kingsmore a wife beater They were Martiun Hyer Mrs Lottie Mackie Mrs Agnes Butler and Mrs Ilon Blarky The article quotes Mrs Butler saying I wouldnt mind taking the lash off that man per her account of the scene

Baltimore James E. Kingsmore Martiun Hyer Kenwood Lottie Mackie South Agnes Butler Baltimore Street Mra Itlon Blarky West Street Moyithelie Butler

Teachers must stay small or lose Joba schipat plan

Nearly 800 teachers reappointed with many raises amid a tense meeting. Notes mention Akyskuep manager Waesings and Miys Cro opposing some appointments, with Page Frank W. Valke and an obituary referenced. The text also hints at governance, public notices, and various unrelated items across pages.

Smale Joba Schipat Hic Akyskuep Miys Crohy Frank W. Valke Iis Bls Guaras Corepe New York

Crew of Wrecked Japanese Vessel Saved

Tokyo reports rescuers saved the crew of the Chichibu Maru, a small crab boat steamer, after it wrecked on rocks off Paramaua in a northern Kurije area. The 2 Wave bee rescue ship aided by naval forces from Northern Japan helped pull survivors from the storm swept waters.

Tokyo Paramaua Trokkade Kamghatka Naval Japan Fisherimen Toacran

New York Surrenders Whittemore for Baltimore Trial

New York officials surrender Whittemore to Baltimore authorities for murder trial. Baltimore officials claim a strong case and near certainty of conviction. Extradition may be delayed by contest, but NY officials expect his transfer to proceed to Baltimore for trial.

New York Huenard Reese Whittemure Candy Kid Suigat Ne Duight Devin Whittemure Buffalo Dle Baltimore Laltimore Whittemore Smith Ritchie Maryland Mr. Banton Guv. Smith O'Connor Bernard Wells Richard C. Murcounsel National Jewel Crime Commission Coughlin New York City Banton Mr. Wella

Riffs Get Final Chance For Peace

Paris reports that Rif delegates will consult Abd-Hikrim before replying to Franco-Spanish peace offers. War Minister Painleve said delegates had been discussing since a conference with Premier Erland while Rif leaders claimed they accepted all conditions except minor details. Franco-Spanish delegates insisted Rif demands amounted to outright rejection.

Paris Rif Abd-Hikrim Painleve Erland Oujda Nearb- Mons Ani Rilhens

U S Submarine Rams and Kills 54-Foot Whale in Triumph

The U S submarine V-1 clashed with a massive whale off Cape Cod and towed the 54 to 58 foot creature back to port after harpooning it thrice. The crew survived the encounter unhurt and earned a drilling voyage as the whale’s wreckage was removed.

U. S Portsmouth Key West Teen Inoken Dmpaer Lee Cape Tod Hargest Othe World Wis Vana Oinife Hrov Powhlnes

Crowe Calls Special Grand Jury to Round up Gangsters

Chicago dispatch details attorney Crowe pushing a special grand jury to investigate a triple murder linked to machine gun violence. Coroner Wolff subpoenas Judge Brothers as civic leaders and prosecutors clash over progress. Suburban vice crackdown proceeds with detectives sworn in. crowding details of the West Side slaying emerge as the inquest looms.

Crowe Chicago McSwiggin Wham H. McSwigeth Attornney Afilelats Thera Trubert Ed. Crowe Flo Whitlam Ve Brothers Criminal Court Oscar Wolff Judge Brothers Business New Jury Wolff Fallura Hint Iid John Slege Cleeve James J. Doherty Allegea Thomas Duffy Autontos Bile Apecelal Grand Jury

Judge Refuses To Publish New Crew Application

Judge Alfred C. Baldwin refused to release the amended crew application filed by attorney John Cornell in the $35,000 fee suit against Bridgeport city. He will allow publication only if no harmful contents to involved parties exist. Cornell sought orders to file in court papers including bank books and cancelled checks of John G. Stevens and John L. Carpenter to illustrate tax payments and tax abatements.

Alfred C. Baldwin Superior Court John 4. Cornell Cornell City of Bridgeport Edward A. Drew Baldwin John G. Stevens Board of Education John L. Carpenter

Strikers Granted Right to Meet in Passaic Riot Echoes

Strikers in Passaic won a temporary injunction delaying enforcement of a ban on meetings and gathering at the textile plant. Sheriff Nimmo had prohibited assembly, but Vic Chancellor Bentley issued the order to prevent interference with labor actions. Deputies armed with riot arms patrolled streets as crowds threatened to press on Belmont Park and the speaking venue.

Passaic George Pp. Nimmo Bentley Jersey Garfield Germont Park Herrtf Nimmo Belmont Park Polker John Haynes Holmes New York Lion Sheriff Atrel Fou Yard Heedtetedt Setiteu

Ireland Holds New York Man for Treason

Patrick Garland, who gave a New York address when arrested at Queenstown, faces treason charges in Ireland over attempts to overthrow the government. Customs officials say documents found on Garland form key evidence of republican activity in the United States and Britain. Garland was ordered held without bail after a Dublin district court proceeding.

Cork Ireland Patrick Garland New York Queenstown Pueadayon Trevived Irebim Republican Organization Trelango Garland Dublin Offield

French War Debt Settlement Faces Senate Opposition

President Coolidge sent the French war debt settlement to Congress where Senate members demand a full investigation of all documents from the American Debt Commission. Senator Borah says France is Europe’s richest nation and could pay more, while Senator Smoot resists delaying action.

Borah France Europe Smoot Washington Congress Coolidge Senate Finance Committee Reed Missouri Foreign Relations Warrison Mississip d. Chatman Debt Commission Treasury Harrison Read Henator Reed

Clown and editor testify in divorce case in Superior Court

Marceline the famous Ulippodrome clown known for pranks testified with Cur Curtis R. Vanere vaudeville actor seeking decree from wife Josephine Vanre. James A. Marselles of Stamford identified as the clown in private life. Vanere testified wife left after a stage engagement and did not return, while brother Charles Vince editor of Variety also testified.

Marceline Ulippodrome L. P. Waldo Marvin Superior Court Curtis R. Vanere Josephine Vanre James A. Marselles Stamford Vance Hin Tne M Verve Vaudevile Lila Efe Charles Vince Variety Theatele Hewspaper Hus Behalt

Shoe Dye Victims Turn Blue In New Bedford

In New Bedford Massachusetts two youths and a woman wore freshly dyed shoes and turned blue. Everett Crossley developed blue skin and a headache after wearing black dyed shoes. Edith Silva also changed color without illness. Doctors traced to a volatile solvent used in shoe dye. they advised leaving dyes off for 48 hours.

New Bedford Mass Everett Crossley Edith Silva

Ten Boy Robbers Taken by Police in Gang Round-Up

Police captured a gang of ten youths aged seven to fourteen after a week slashing burglaries on Haast and West Sides. Confessions were secured. a twelve year old ring leader eyed in juvenile court. Younger minors released to parents, older detained. officer described ring leader as hardened.

Haast West Siges John H. Regan East West Side Teader

Plead Not Guilty in Death of Cop

John Robert Samburelli and Albert Deshon, both seventeen, arraigned in Superior Court on first degree murder charges in the killing of Officer Frank Jo Comeau. They pleaded not guilty and were held without bail as temporary counsel were appointed. The trio were captured after a burglary spree in eastern Massachusetts. Deshon also faced a breaking and entering charge. Samburski pleaded guilty to that charge.

Toston John Robert Samburelli Albert Deshon Trelmin Frank Jo Comeau Boston Masschusetts Comer Autonn White Stan Toothaker Gowtan Lynn Lily Ao Omember Deshon Sambarski Samburski Sae

Grizzled Mariners Visit President on Cape Cod Invite

Two Cape Cod sea captains Inouxkina and Phillips and Cahwoon met President Coulhigwan in Washington to invite him to a Cape Cod summer. They presented Mayflowers to Mrs. Cottle while Senator Witkingon teased a boy tripping from an accident. The President joked about possible Cape Cod summer plans but plans to visit the mountains or stay away from the service.

Cape Cod Tod Inouxkina Cualdee Bo Phillips Weat Dennis George Cahwoon Katha Mars Gilford Alden KB Kenyon Ruston Phillips Coulhigewan Cape Vna Hk Sumaines Guttclnb Ar Wianes Uddersen

Teachers must stay single or quit board rules approved

The Board of Education approved married teacher restrictions and named John B. Wynkoop as business manager. Reappointments favored most with regular salary increases. one supervisor’s raise dropped and several supervisors returning to teaching were noted. Some members opposed parts of the package, but votes were largely unanimous.

Board of Education Yeeters John B. Wynkoop Carroll R. Reed Wynkoop Funniell Crosby Edavds W. Johnson Rose E House John Wa Misa House Mane Arthur Sides Central High School Emma Hames Creanes Katherine Mary A Jacks Cora M. Purvianes Chaigtom P. Stevens Thirvey C Misa Hose E. Hoe de, Arthur Stdes Pricipal Helen Clark Catherine M. NeUira John W. Moa Hang Nelson Gordy Central High Ralph W. Hedges Warren Harding Jongseph J. Jaffery Congrese Catherine J. Calman Congress Wig Frederick G. Roth Shelton Alive G

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