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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1926

Page

11

Credit Men Converge For State Convention Highlights

A large gathering of credit men from across the state met at the club for a full day of discussions and forums. Key speakers included Carl F Lemon of the Siemer company and W A H Hatfield of Travelers Insurance, with delegates touring New Britain and hearing on topics like analyzing credit risks and the impact of associated effort.

F William Behrens R W Maney If Snyder American Chain Company L F Pewar Bostod New Ireland Credit Men's Interchange Bureau Associated Effort Hartford Bridgeport Brooklawn Country Club Connecticut Association of Credit Men

SECRET CONFERENCES ADVANCE PEACE IN LABOR CRISIS

Reports from government circles and Trades Union Congress outline a renewed push to resume peace negotiations. Key conditions demand miners return to old wage rates, a general strike end, and Royal Commission recommendations enacted, with labor leaders and MPs signaling readiness to move if a square deal is achieved.

Trades Union Congress Ting House of Commons Sir Johns Labor Tom Shaw Mumsay Macdonald Jauor Strugziani Bera Cuie Balfour Willam Jynsyon Wicks Sari Eustace Percy Lord Balfour Willan Blonson Hicks Peasion Maners Federation Herbert Smith Werretarsmith Hamsay Macdonald Arthur HO

Rail disruptions ease as Flying Scotchman derails on open rail

Government efforts improve London bus service reducing anxiety. In two days several rail accidents occurred including the Flying Scotsman near Edinburgh to London where the train met an open rail, derailed slightly but without serious injuries. Trades Union Congress notes orders remain disciplined and no fear from dockers.

London Edinburgh Tondon Trades Union Congress

Ex Gouvernor Cle ment Returns From English Trip

Former Vermont governor Percival W Cle ment arrived aboard the Majestic from England and reported he and his valet carried their baggage ashore at Southampton due to a general strike. He said the strikes show doggedness in Britain, but both sides will likely settle slowly. He noted his London to Southampton drive had no trouble and commented on the coal strike in the United States.

New York Percival W Clement Vermont Majestic England Southampton London

Blast and Flames Sink Patrol Boat Off New York

Two men were forced into the water when an explosion in the engine set fire to Coast Guard Patrol 244 off Weehawken. The men clung to wreckage for half an hour as the schooner from New York rescued them. They were transferred to a port hospital by ambulance.

Patral Bart Weetasdind Isuesaids Bay Wear Nous Yarht Hiue Choose New York Diae I

Florida mob seizes and lynches Black person

A fragmentary report describes a mob in Florida seizing a Black man and lynching him. The text is garbled and lacks clear names, dates, or locations other than Florida. No verifiable details or authorities are identifiable from the readable material.

Fairfield Man Praises Modern Times At Luncheon Talk

Simon C Bradley former president of the Fairfield Luncheon Club spoke at Champ's Farm Black Rock praising shifts from farming to development in Fairfield. He recalled Southport’s prewar produce flows, warehouses turned to yacht clubs, and new parks replacing duck-filled marshes, urging local families to invest in growth and community pride.

Fairfield Farfield Simon C Bradley Champ’s Farm Black Rock San Jose Southport New York Superior Parma Juut Bey Mike Gischimtmaney

Speaking as an old fairfelder at the club meeting

A speaker described lifelong lessons from small beginnings and honesty, recounting a childhood melon theft tale and folk wisdom about raising a son to work with him. He contrasted old country schools with modern age progress and recalled his early voting and political interests. Dr William H Donalison won the attendance prize funded by Representative F W Pickett. The next meeting is a single day event with an open program.

Pearing Bfm Bradley Wiliam H Donalison Pickett

Coolidge weighing vacation spots for summer

President Coolidge has not chosen a summer retreat with several locations under consideration. White House officials declined to disclose which sites are being considered, but possibilities include Adirondacks near Paulsmitha, the estate of the late Frank Wunsey, a Massachusetts manufacturer, and Lake Winnipesaukee near the New Hampshire border.

Washington Coolidge White House Irwin Birkwod Kansas City &War Adirondache Paul Mitha New York Wank Wunsey Thomas Flint Massachusetts New Hampshire America

Americans Aim to Outdo French Ace in Nonstop Flight

Announcement by the Aeronautical Club of New Jersey proposes a nonstop flight from Newark to Latis with a June 20 start window. The attempt aims to win the Raymond Orteig prize of $23,000 for the first nonstop flight continent to continent. Lt. Cmdr New Driven and Lt. Cinkff Canune are driving the project at Mitchell Field amid engine tests and preparations.

Newark Nto Wis Earm Aeronauticat Club of New Jersey Newik Latis Sane Peat Renetonck Timb Mitchell Fiehdan Rsaymond Ortele Commanile New Drivin United States Naval Cinkff Canune

Bureau to study corn borer plans Ohio work in Milford area

The Bureau of Entomology of the US Department of Agriculture will establish headquarters in eastern Connecticut to study corn borer extermination. The center near Milford Stratford and surrounding towns will host equipment and field tests, with real estate officials consulted but site not yet chosen. The Park Avenue Temple Brotherhood meeting at 8 15 tonight will feature Carroll R Reed, superintendent of schools, in an arranged program.

Bureau of Entomology US Department of Agriculture Ohio Siate Housatonic River New York State Line Massachusetta Milford Stratford Yringe Noteh Bireag Regula Park ‘Avenue Temple Brotherhood Temple Carroll R Reed

Life of W. J. Bryan Gather Records For Collection

Lincoln Neb May 12 Intimate records of the life of William Jennings Bryan are being collected by the Nebraska State Historical Society for a Bryan collection to be preserved in the society’s museum. The project includes assembling personal recollections from Nebraska friends who knew him during key years.

Lincoln, Neb Ham Jennings Bryan Nebraska State Historical Society W J Brian Society Mr Bryan Nebraska

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