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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1926
Page
8
Oklahoma business leaders gather Monday with Tulsa Chamber of Commerce to welcome visiting delegates. The group tours the city, attends brief addresses at the Stratfield, tours points of interest, and views a twelve-car all steel Pullman exhibit car showcasing industry, agriculture, coal, glass, and water systems.
A man labeled an agent impostor linked to the Pension Bureau faces trial amid allegations of a broad fraud scheme. Officials describe a network using misrepresented claims to solicit bribes and influence, with investigations tracing travel and licenses across Indiana and Ohio. The probe names patterns of deception as authorities pursue penalties and potential restitution.
Fragmented OCR suggests a brief note valuing yellow flowers with repeated lines and stray phrases. Names, places, dates, or clear actions are unreadable, but the fragment implies an informal or ceremonial preference without concrete context.
Testimony in a public hearing includes Greenstein miscalculating water usage and cost assertions. He cites Bridgeport water figures claiming enormous bills while criticizing the city’s accounting and current rates. The exchange leaves taxpayers burdened by disputed figures and disputed cost per gallon.
The Lugeport Council of Catholic Women held a well attended meeting at the Catholic Community House on Wisunton Avenue with Mrs Jennie VeNemiai presiding. A special music program by Miss Katherine Grath featured soloist Carl Larson of St Peters church. More than 2000 members were reported enrolled in the drive, the highest total ever by any similar council in the state.
A Newfoundland puppy born seven months ago is credited with bringing luck to the fishing schooner described as leaving Cironcester for smoother waters off the Isle of Megauelin. The crew had endured weeks of rough seas before the pup’s presence coincided with a calm passage and a safe arrival at the new course.
Indictments for murder were issued against the bandits who yesterday shot and killed a police officer and wounded another during a bank escort hold up linked to the Olney Trust Company. Authorities described a running gun battle, several arrests, and the recovery of a $380,000 satchel during the chaotic pursuit.
The girls of the Cangre-8 I tigis? and Miss Dorothy Gauveir lead an elaborate Music Week program. Students including violin and piano soloists will perform Friday afternoon, with the choral group and Music Club members featured.
Fragmentary ad copy mentions worm syrup and a medical claim attributed to a doctor. The readable text hints at mail order and pricing in cents, with unclear names and locations.
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