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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1926

Page

1

Wet strategy gains farm support to push beer bill

New York lawmakers push a wet plan backed by Representative John Philey and the wet bloc to revive light wines and beer, arguing prohibition cost farmers billions and that the measure could pass amid division among other farm relief bills.

Washington John Philey Laving M. Blues Blink Department of Agriculture Thuy Black B. H. Tues Sear Sreulestiairy Celui Israin Cevang Walang Birek

Mrs Dodge Widow Of Auto Maker To Marry Former Actor

Mrs Horace FE Dodge widow of the automobile maker will wed Hugo Lillman former actor of New York in Grosse Pointe a Detroit suburb ceremony at the home of her son Horace Dodge. The wedding will be attended by close relatives and Mrs Dodge will belong to the family at a Jefferson Avenue Presbyterian church ceremony in Detroit.

Horace FE Dodge Automobile Muteufaenter Hugo Lillman New York Clief James H. 1 Cromwell New York City Samuel Forrer Jefferson Avenue Dodge

Unclear historical battle and civic notices sweep pages

A garbled digest shows multiple items from page one to page twelve including labor strikes, veteran affairs, local elections, court actions, insurance rate protests, and a partial note on a desertion case. References to Grand Army, Soldiers Home administration, Connecticut fighters, and a widow rescued after a long walk appear amid unrelated reports and ads.

Wilkins To Start Arctic Trip After Plane Damaged

A three engine monoplane carrying Captain George H. Wilkins and Ben Eielson was damaged during takeoff near Barrow Alaska. The crew escaped unharmed as right wing and propeller were damaged after a soft ground takeoff. Wilkins plans to hop off for Barrow in the New Yorker with pilot Ben Huctson and a mechanic, refuel at Barrow, and proceed toward the pole. Harrisland naming disputed by Detroit Arctic expedition board.

Tairbaniss Alaska Aree Poorbanks Point Barrow George H. Wilkins Ben Eielson Ben Huctson Charles M. Wiseley Barrow Talayien Wilkins Harrisland Watkins Detroit Board of Control

City Fails To Act On Strike Threat

Willan E. Burnham, president of the Board of Apportionment, said no meeting is planned until late next week, delaying any action on the surcharge collectors’ demand. The group has set Monday as the final day to secure a raise from 21.60 to 17 a week or threaten a strike, with Director Northey and Major Beherens unavailable for comment. Burnham said the issue is not before the board for consideration.

Willan E. Burnham Board of Apportionment Tax Board

Bank Manager Faces Shootout With Bank Robber

In Thostiin May 6 a bank teller survived a violent holdup as a robber opened fire in the Poland's Corner branch. The bandit was wounded. a traffic officer and another teller exchanged shots, the robber collapsing as EMS arrived. The bank staff suffered no fatal injuries.

Thostiin Laurence Beate Geur Mostar Barlie Amasseris Mifeterig

Widow Rescued After 15 Mile Walk From Redding Ridge

A 65 year old homeless woman named Mrs. O Prendle of Redding Ridge walked over 15 miles to the city seeking shelter with only 96 cents in her possession. She says her husband died last month leaving her destitute after they previously saved $40 over 26 years of marriage. State police later moved her to Tiiside home and she awaits first selectman notice.

Doris Prendle Hillside Home O. Prendle Redding Ridge Bureau of Missing Persons Olice Redding Bilge Tisuis Rumsey Ife Tiiside Rumsey Hedding Sudge Danbury Newtown Teadding Ridge

Radio burglar Hilton guilty of first degree murder

Paul Hilton known as the radio burglar was found guilty of first degree murder by a Queens County jury. The verdict carries an automatic death sentence with sentencing set for Monday. Hilton shot Patrolman Arthur Kenny during the capture attempt following several wireless-set robberies. No witnesses testified for Hilton, and defense remarks suggested Kenny might have died from blood poisoning rather than the bullet wound.

New York Paul Hilton Queens County Hilton Arthur Kenny Brooklyn Kenny Tudge Adel William J. Ryan Vhief Munday

Five Miners Die in Pottsville Explosion

Five miners were killed and four injured at South Penn Colliery near Pottsville Pa when a gas explosion followed blasting during cutting and drilling 450 feet underground. Victims include William Coulson and son Albert Edward Green Bruno Frynke and Albert Brintbe. Officials said all others were accounted for and gas buildup and ventilation difficulties contributed to the disaster.

Pottsville South Penn Collery William Coulson Alberts Edward Green Bruno Frynke Albert Brintbe Cullery Wibaout

Three Drown As Airship Capsizes Off Navy Yard

In Philadelphia Bay the airship Capsize caused three drownings after the vessel tests water dahtness. Sixteen men were aboard the facility craft when it sank in the Delaware River near the Navy yard. Rescue efforts saved part of the crew, but several workers remained missing.

Bay Phiatelphia Navy Yard Delaware Lil eLinis W. Viorgen Reizi Re Langley Naval Aircraft Factory Navy Yard

Bishops Praise Coolidge on Law Enforcement Efforts

Washington May 1 CAP The Bishops of the Methodist Episcopal Church praised President Coolidge for enforcing Prohibition and his economy in government. Joseph S Berry Senior Bishop voiced gratitude for his rigid insistence on law and the constitutional amendment to end the liquor traffic. The bishops spoke at the White House during their conference remarks, citing patriotism and support for world peace.

Washington Methodist Episcopal Church Coolige Reid Coolidge Joseph S. Berry Perry Mr. Upwridge

House Members Clash Over Farm Relief Debate

Washington May 6 AP The House resumed debate on Farm Relief with sharp lines between plans. North Dakota Democrat Aswell championed the Curtis plan while Haugen, Maraon and other measures drew support from Adkins, Meibblivan, Linus and Robey. Debates aimed to run to Saturday as lawmakers urged relief for agriculture amid widespread distress.

Wablngton House Hise Curtis Aswell Lonidaoe Agriculture Committee Haugen Bil Adkins Mepiblivan Linus Robey Missouri

Cornell Suit to Be Assigned for Argument

Arguments on attorney Jonn A Cornell's petition to have papers in possession of seven persons brought forward in the fee suit against the city of Bridgeport were postponed due to prior court matters. An assignment for arguments will be set for a future date.

Cornell Jonn Perslon Papera Brouahline Beidgeport

Grand Army men voice support for Supt Seeley at encampment

Veterans of the Grand Army of the Republic gathered for the state encampment and expressed confidence in Civil War veteran Colonel Henry J. Seeley as superintendent of the Fitch Soldiers Home at Nareton. The event followed a testimonial by Commander James W. Davis and praised Seeley for economical, satisfactory management of the home serving Civil War, Spanish War, and World War veterans. Davis is expected to be reelected as department commander.

John H. Trumbull Seeley James W. Davis First Methodist Davis Grand Army of the Republic Mtanne

War to resume as Rif peace talks end in Morocco

May 6 report says negotiations to settle the Rif war have ended. Spain and France prepare to advance against Abd el Krim and his 30,000 fighters, with 8,100 regulars, to press terms offered on April 18. Delegates return to their posts as hostilities loom.

Morocco Guerghs Mella Sidi Bourekds Abd- Elr Krim Casap Berteain Haveren Ahove Ouida Elge Tits Desert Benttannen Pemansit

Glasgow Riots After General Strike Hit City Depots

Rioting surged in Glasgow as a general strike sparked clashes around tramway depots in Ruby and Paton streets. Police clashed with crowds, arrests topped sixty, and many injures were reported as looting damaged shoe shops and sawmills while volunteers and miners joined the unrest.

ASGOW May Glasgow Ruby Street Paton Street Lee Hee

New York Communists Push for Labor Solidarity

New York communists advocate uniting with labor to back British strikers. A workers committee party called a mass meeting for Sunday noon at Union Square, inviting Sut­chinta to join in a joint campaign to prevent any hiring by British employers.

New York Lesa Rousalista American Federation of Labor Panty Union Square Jnin Engl

Heidelberg Graduate's Love Diary Triggers Divorce Suit

A graduate of Heidelberg University of Germany and advertising writer, Theodore De Kalmar of Greenwich and New York faced a divorce from Minnie Kalmar in Superior Court. The case centers on De Kalmar's diary detailing intimacies with women, read in court, with Minnie Kalmar granted a divorce on grounds of infidelity.

Heidelberg University Germany Boston Theodore de Kabmar Greenwich New York City Halice Uae Superior Alfred Kalds Ts Kalmar Minnie Iliott de Kalmar Queenwich de Wallatell Montreal

Britain faces fourth day general strike amid upheaval

London May 6 A voluntary labor action and government union leadership clash as Britain nears a fourth day of the general strike. Premier Baldwin demands withdrawal of orders before new negotiations while union leaders refuse, promising a free hand in talks. Police clashed with rioters in Musselburgh and Clasigay as crowds attacked transport and damaged property. The Trades Union Council calls for exemplary conduct and ponders peaceful protest amid mounting unrest. Underground and Tube services slowly resume as blockade effects ease nationwide.

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