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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1926

Page

1

City Workers Threaten Strike Over Raise Before Saturday

Delegates claiming to represent about 30 Public Works garbage and ash collectors say a strike will occur if a requested raise is not granted by Saturday. They seek $30 weekly, with petitions sent to Director A. J. Northey. Northey denies receipt and notes prior requests were denied due to board decisions on funding.

Department of Public Works Tirector of Public Works A. J. Northey Northey Stepet Strateteaners Uni Norte

Volunteers Hur t in House Fire Tragedy

A residential blaze injures volunteers responding to a house fire. One owner and her three children escaped as flames engulfed the home, with firefighters treated at a local hospital for smoke exposure and burns. The incident prompted an investigation into the cause and the extent of the damage.

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Nicaragua National Bank Looted in Revolution Fallout

May 5, oo in Managua Nicaragua a Liberal revolution group looted the National Bank of Nicaragua in the Blnefields branch. They took 181.00 in unissued currency. Rosenthal, American manager, says the incident may affect bank operations and prompted a protest to the State Department.

Managua Nicaragua Nationa Bank of Nicarafun Tanne Rosenthal Amer Eye My. Rosenthal Brane Inmazers Utebink Rosenthil National Bank of Nicaragua O Conneticut New Robert TP. Lorer The Guaranty Trust Company

Unclear newspaper items mix from multiple pages

Fragmented OCR text contains political, legal, and crime notes with multiple named figures and places, including references to May deadlines, hospital incidents, municipal issues, and parade events. The readable entities include Hemant Wettern, Coroner Photon, Yale, American Tithe AMT, and Memorial Day parade mentions, but the passage is garbled and lacks a coherent single event.

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Senate committee hearings on wets bills in Washington

Public hearings on sixteen Volstead Act modification proposals were concluded behind closed doors by the Senate Prohibition committee. Officials including Senator Edge and Treasury agents outlined measures aimed at tougher enforcement and a possible national referendum while debating non intoxicating beverage provisions.

Washington, Matn Senate Mudge Gene Lincoln Andrews Treasury Edge New Jersey

Man Kills Policeman in Pursuit of Suspect in Boston Street

A gunman shot and killed Patrolman Staples and wounded Inspector Lonergan during a chase after a man who had harassed women. The suspect Carmine Labriola hid in a house, was captured after a standoff, and Lonergan died from his wounds while others were injured in the barrage of fire.

Evertet Mus Vonight Wiliam Staples Carmine Labricki Chelset Mars Helen Doyle Ateoest Labriola Lonergan Ttrolman Brooks Dabrlat Theo Tatter Fred

Dry Law Blocked by Interests Backing Masses

A fragmented article notes Speaker charges that the dry law is blocked by interests backing masses. It cites Elizabeth Futon or Cita and references a nationwide campaign against prohibition. The piece links safety, education, and law enforcement to political shifts and a push for broader policy change.

Mrs Stillman Calls Scandal An Educational Experience

New York May 3 Mrs Mary Stillman and her husband return from Europe after five years of publicized scandal and litigation She calls the episode an educational thing saying it gave her confidence and they would repeat nothing differently Mr Stillman notes a gradual retirement from business and hints at ongoing recognition risks The couple praises the public's kindness and looks forward to quiet life on Fifth Avenue

New York Mary Imrear Maritad Wroucles Jamies A. Stiman Edd Still United State Rome Fifth Avenue Mitty Second Street

Sinclair Lewis Refuses Pulitzer Prize Award

New York May 5 Sinclair Lewis declined the $1000 Pulitzer prize for his novel Arrowsmith arguing prizes threaten free expression. He called the prize dangerous and said it pressures writers to conform, warning future generations that such honors may corrode literary standards and integrity. The notice notes the story continues on another page.

York Lewis Arrowsmit H Becausy Pauliv Caroina

Dictaphone Corp to Buy Columbia Phonograph Plant in Toward Deal

Dictaphone Corp through W. Bodine agreed with Theodore H. Btard of American Canadian Properties to purchase the Columbia Phonograph plant at Toward avenue and Cherry street Deeds. The $200,000 deal covers nine buildings totaling 125,500 square feet with some space leased to Lacraine Novelty and Warner Brothers. Plant has operated since 1923 under lease and will be transferred with ownership to the new group.

Dictaphone Corporation Alford W. Bodine American Cendian Properties Corporation Theodore H. Btard Columbia Phonoecaph Company Toward Avenue Cherry Street Lacraine Novelty Company Warner Brothers ‘ Company Uder Columbia Fuonograph, Company McuPhone Corporation Columbia American Canadian Corporation

Estes Convicted on One Count in Federal Case

Estes is convicted on one count of impersonating a federal officer in a case tied to payments from a source. He is found not guilty on two related counts. The prosecution seeks immediate sentencing. defense moves to dismiss the verdict and a hearing may occur tomorrow. Levy, serving a state prison term, testified about the illicit payments and Estes presenting himself as a federal agent.

Lavien Abd J. Fhuvey Staes Nstes Sacel Levy Werchet Stlte Levy Thla Estes Paket

Norge Near Arctic Despite Mumbled Telegrams

An Arctic dirigible Norge expedition near its goal, with sparse readable details from a damaged report. The craft departed yesterday from Taunton, Massachusetts, toward a coastline near Kandendeba on the Kwa peninsula, about 298 miles away, amid unclear coordinates.

Escaping Convicts Kill Warden in Stateville Break

Seven Chicago inmates at Stateville penitentiary escaped after killing deputy warden M. Klemm and stabbing guards Jacob Judinely Julien Keeley James Cus. They seized a guard, forced a car to flee toward Ottawa, then dispersed into woods. Four inmates were sentenced for murder others held on related terms.

Stateville Chicago Escail Ottawa Pete M. Klemm Julien Keeley James Cus Klein Guaris

Mayo warns New England must modernize to keep prestige

BB C Mayo president of Gorham Manufacturing urged New England to modernize manufacturing and attract up to date machinery or risk losing industrial prestige. He told the American Society of Mechanical Engineers that second hand equipment and complacency threaten regional leadership and skilled labor balance.

Providence New England BB. C. Mayo Gorham Manufacturing Company American Tube and Stamping Company Bridgeport American Society of Mechanical Engineers Mayo Maso

British labor paper raided by police in London

London May 8 193- AP Officials seized the Daily Herald plant under emergency powers as crowds gathered around the office Rioting followed as police blocked entry and detained bystanders The British Worker appeared later after censorship clearance with reports from Scotland Yard and Labor figures amid tensions over government policy

London Daily Herald Daly Herald Scotland Yard British Worker Tradey Union Congress British Gasetts Herald Scotland

Ex Premier Baldwin Strives to Reconcile Labor and Government

London May 1 AP The British prime minister Baldwin calls on citizens to back the government to preserve liberties as the general strike looms. Labor estimates 2.5 to 3 million on strike with rail and transport nearly paralyzed while police brace for possible unrest. Government pledges to restart negotiations. transport and rail efforts to restore services continue amid a tense standoff with labor leaders.

London Lriigh Brantley Baldwin Sovernment British Gazette British Isles House of Commons Commons Willam Joynson-iMckas Home Secretary Inbor Kiv Labor Baldwin Idla England Styne Stanley Baldwin Des Totes Union Congress Uee Roa Daten

Boys Administration Closes at Ball Game in Odd Turn

Mayor Arthur Kinniane yielded his dates and administration in a chaotic afternoon as temporary officers held positions unlawfully. The event mixed school closures, a Boys Week observance, and a late Algonquin Club game, with Superintendent Reed absent and the mayor's efforts thwarted by timing.

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