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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1926

Page

15

Oklahoma Visitors Welcome by Civic Bodies in New York

Tulsa delegates, led by the Tulsa Chamber of Commerce, were welcomed in Bridgeport and New Haven during a four page Tulsa America’s Cleanest City pamphlet event. The party toured stations, met officials including Mayor Bettens, and heard praise of Oklahoma’s oil riches and school system while the crowd cheered and Indian yells rang out.

Chamber of Commerce Vno Welcome Co P23 Evs Tulsi Okb Tilsa New York Pennsylvania Station Bedokiya Cachis Pepe New Bergland Albany Boston Stetd Newhaven Othe Point Bettens Tabisards Welcer George Vase Tulsans New England Bridgeport Wis Sons of Sins of Now Fred Sword Telsanto Neite Comos Bird Tulsa Oklahoma Ifta Puisa United States

Miners Die as Shaft Collapses in European Mine

In a deadly accident in May, a shaft collapse claims multiple miners' lives. Authorities probe causes as rescue teams assess the site and recover victims. identified workers and local officials discuss safety measures and mine conditions amid the tragedy.

Emergency cases over the weekend at Chifenge Air

Weekend report shows 41 emergency cases recorded by Chifenge Air amid holiday period, with spikes noted before holidays May and Safurds. Officials urge careful travel and safety checks as crews handle medical and mechanical incidents across several hubs.

Sea Flea to Hop Across Mediterranean by Gasenko Invention

The Sea Flea, Gasenko's mechanical boat, features a flat nose and high stern. It travels up to 36 mph as a standard boat and lifts its 2600 pound bulk clear of water at higher speeds up to 75 mph for spaces of 65 feet. The 37 year old Ukrainian inventor of the shipping boat has fought Russia in WWI and served in the Ukrainian Republic diplomatic service, with patents in marine devices and French government support for experiments.

Gasenko Russia Ukrainian Republic Mediterranea Mediterranean George de Gasenko Atlantic London New York

Keller Explains State Licensing For Chiropractors

A. Keller of Bridgeport spoke at the Connecticut Board of Chiropractic Examiners convention in New York about licensure in Connecticut. He noted that 270 applicants sought exams, 101 passed, and that current conditions both legally and professionally are challenging for chiropractors. An earlier transmission error misattributed the address to De G Hunt Wilber in New York.

A. Keller Bridgeport Connectinine Board Mastern College of Chiropractors M ™ Alain New York Connecticut State Board Fopal Connecticut Sarge Yastertay de G. Hunt Wilber

Respiratory Diseases Lead April Death Toll in City

April deaths reached 406 with respiratory diseases influenza and pneumonia at the forefront. Influenza caused 29 deaths, pneumonia 19, bronchial pneumonia 41, and tuberculosis 15. Most victims were over 65, with 94 hospitalizations and 13 non residents. One suicide and one homicide occurred. cancer deaths held at 10.

Francs Sink Steadily as Strike Proceeds

AP dispatch from Paia notes the franc’s plunge amid a general strike in England. The currency fell below 32 to the dollar after a brief rally, with persistent franc sales in London driving the slide. Analysts say two billion francs have been dumped since the study began, and officials no longer expect government intervention until England’s situation decisively changes.

England London

Modern Flapper All Right Says Secretary Davis

Secretary James J. Davis defended flappers before war mothers, arguing the aging critique misreads youth. He linked modern women to historical skirts and noted most flappers remain modest, urging balance between liberty and responsibility.

Davis Washington James J. Davis Edmund Burke Pear Sime

Bridgeport Poster Prize Winners Dominate Regional Contest

Twelve Bridgeport schools are represented among medalists in a statewide poster prize contest run by the Connecticut Humane Society. Gold medals went to James Bodnar of Longfellow and Andrew McQueeny of St. Charles Parochial, with many others earning silver, bronze, or honorable mention across Bar na, Columbus, Hall, Lincoln, Prospect and more. Over 4,900 posters entered. prizes to be distributed next week. future entries to be limited to clearly eligible works.

Bridgeport Bearder Stratford Fairfield Lordship Devon Salementary Arate Munray James Bodnar Longfellow Barnam Columbus Hall Lincoln Nichols Grammar Prospect Staples Watersvile St. Augustine St. Mary's Parochial Dev~on Grammar Sherman Center EM Whitney Peises Connecticut Humane #oalety. ms

Married pupil files legal action against state normal school

In May Ju, a writ to force Principal Williat to reinstate George Lyer at the Pituhyorg State Normal School was filed in the Rupreme Judicial Court. Draper, expelled after marrying Frances Brien, challenged a regulation prohibiting married students from remaining in school. Officials cite further questions, with Palmsmith, State Commissioner of Education, expected to contest the case and uphold Principal Parkinson’s veto.

Eiputiburg Pethu Maniliaius Williat Bark George Lynn Ada Pituhyorg Rupreme Judicial Court Draper Frances Brien Trending Achool Ilegal Ty Palmsmith Parkinson's Vetiow

Two Babies Die in Massachusetts Store Fire

In Chelmsford Massachusetts two 16 month old Mary and four year old Jennie, daughters of Walter Narlycka, storekeeper, perished in a fire of unknown origin. The mother Annin Nadyrien was in the store when the blaze expanded from the kitchen after an explosion, trapping the family.

Nortil Shordsly Jourhen

Will contest over Annie Otis estate splits from half sister

Mrs. Annie M. Otis left the bulk of a 25000 dollar estate to a half sister and ignored other relatives. A contest is planned by full sisters and a brother on grounds of undue influence and lack of testamentary capacity. The will was probated yesterday by Judge Frederic A. Bartlett.

Annie M. Otis Frederic A. Bartlett Charles Stuart Canfield Bridgeport Otis Inez John Otis Patrick Otis Patagotia Bridgeport Police Department Curce

Seeley upheld in dusters from soldiers' home

Major George Hypkis, house physician at the soldiers' home in Noroton, is ousted after an investigation ordered by Col. Henry Keeley. David A. Bryce replaces Hypkis as top doctor while Jamies Cleary, former steward, is discharged for incompetence and a $4,004 shortage. Col. Seeley gains control as board turmoil ends in leadership reshuffles.

George Hypkis M. T Seldiers Nototon Alypkis Jamies Lepry O Cal Seele Hypkis Col. Keeley Gleary Clear Board of Managers Cleary Col. Beles Wihman Claptain Tra Captiln Wirthman Deard Carles 2 Bec Stamford Bpantsh Wv Aasis Col. Seeley Typhin Mleary Oy Col. Bent Diypkis Eaey

Fairfield Man Struck In Drunken Fight On Henson Road

Fairfield May 10 Special A dispute over a small dog led to a brawl among three men on Henson road at 8 pm. John Zemsky and Dan Nagzaros were arrested for breach of peace and drunkenness. Zemsky allegedly struck Zemsky with a blow. one man was hospitalized after a severe wound. Police and local officers responded. two men held on $100 bonds.

Fairfield Henson Road James Finnegan Lamer Silk John Zatary John Zemsky Wairfield Avenue Bridgeport Dan Nagzaros Beacon Road Pairfield Aatmany St. Vincent's Hospital Zatmary Zemsky UNE Gald Mry Lelia Joel Muise WTIC Itford Jn Cammoenge Fairfeld William JT. Gould Wiliam Schmidt William Clampell Fredfort Frank Carroll Thomas Murphy Iveratt Brotherton James Moran Ray Granville John Leahy Hlarnuld Watson Joseph Cole

Obituary for John Saur dies before mass in City

John Saur eighty two of 50 Wheeler avenue dies on the way to St Patrick s church to attend mass from a heart attack at 7 45 yesterday on Porter street near North avenue. He collapsed and died briefly before an ambulance arrived. The state medical examiner conducts a formal investigation. He worked for Wheeler and Wilson Co for many years and held parish roles at St Joseph s church. He left a wife Ursula two daughters Mrs Weht of New Haven and Mrs Frank Clancy of this city, and several grandchildren. Funeral from his home tomorrow at 8 30 am to St Joseph s Church for solemn requiem mass then burial at St Michael s Cemetery.

John Saur 50 Wheeler Avenue Otto Saur Park City Ofnice Works Inc Storter Street North Avenue St. Patrick’s Church Porter Street St. Jamdiek's Tie Mscictl Satur St. Joseph's Rechurch Tloty Andopy Ursula Charles Leo Otto X. Saur Car Weht New Haven Prank Clancy Oelock St. Joseph's Church Odock Burlalo St. Michael's Cemetery

Forest Fire Near New London Runs for 36 Hours

A forest fire near New London burned about 500 acres in Monsent Valles and Center Groton, Saturday afternoon through Sunday, with more than 10 volunteer firefighters working nearly 36 hours before the flames were controlled. Two boys were dismissed from Groton Heights Sunday school as evacuation and safety measures were taken. The fire stretched roughly four miles in the affected area, amid undetermined causes being investigated.

New London Monsent Valles

Police Probe After Garments Found by River Near Springfield

West Springfield police begin a probe after a coat and muff belonging to unknown owner are found on the riverbank of the Aguvin river. The garments have no manufacturing marks and investigators seek clues to identify the owner and determine any possible foul play.

Springfield Mass CAB Dm Hee West Springfield Aguvin

Returned to Bridgport: defaulting maid Bertha Weeks

Bertha Weeks, alias, a maid previously employed by Mrs. J H Lederer of 2944 Main Street, was brought back from Port Chester where she was arrested by police. She faces charges for clothing valued at 260 dollars taken from her employer on March 7.

Bertha Weeks Bertha J. H. Lederer Main Street Port Chesten

Million Dollar Forest Fires Sweep Eastern States

Boston May 10 AP Forest fires across the eastern states have caused at least one death and damage over 1 million dollars. Blazes stretch from Virginia to New Jersey with many fires under control yet others burning, including a large area near Shenandoah and a fatal house fire in Atlantic County. Buckswell University students aided in halting a mountain fire near Lewis, while New England suffered extensive timber losses but no major ongoing blazes.

Boston New England Virginia New Jersey Blue Ridge Harrisonburg Rountop Mountain Atlantic North Haledon High Mountain

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