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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1926

Page

3

Fonce Charts Dread Himalayan Flight After Sea Run

An early 20th century aviator outlines plans for a non stop flight from New York to London via Atlantic and Arctic routes to traverse the Himalayas. He aims to fly over Mount Barrett and other peaks, attempting a transcontinental crossing with a 25,000 gallon food supply and a 19 656 mile route.

Nene Pomater Ace Ut Himmely Hohe Mount Barrett Arctic James Prince Ameca Washington New York Boston St John Newfoundland Cherbourg le Bourge Trench

Yimmie Yonson's Yob at Holden Hall May 14

The Stiafield Dramatic association announces Yimove Lehusong Yoh at Maus Street and Nath avenue. Expectations note a large audience after a vigorous past season.

Holden Hall Prda Stiafield Dramatic Association Yimove Lehusong Maus Street Nath

Widow Receives Gulch of Straus Estate Despite Hazy Value

The will of Oscar S Straus, former ambassador to Turkey, was filed, bequeathing over 1 million in assets to his widow Sarah and children. Public bequests include 5,000 to the Authors’ Sub, 10,000 to Brown University, 10,000 to United Hebrew Charities, and 1,900 to Droppie College, with titles and portraits going to family and institutions. Residue goes to Mrs Straus for her sole use. counsel estimates total estate around 770,000 to 1,000,000.

Oscar S Straus Fomer Abassador Turkey Brown Universits United Hebrew Charities Droppie Colle Philadelphia Straus Jerusalem Palestine Sarah Roger William Straus Abraham Lincoln Wil Washington Thret-firths

Notorious Safe-Cracker Angelo Romano Arrested in New York

Angelo Romano, 28, of Buffalo, described by police as a leading East Coast safe-cracker, was arrested early today in Mount Vernon for complicity in the Lido Delivery robbery on December 26. Police say he is responsible for many other robberies across New York and New Jersey, netting an estimated $200,000 from the loot.

New York Angelo Romano Buffalo East Lido Delivery Company Gat Iuco Mount Vernon New Yok State New Jersey

Youth Sent to State Reformatory for Auto Theft

A youth pleaded guilty to stealing a car on March 6 from Golden Hill Street and was committed to the state reformatory by Judge Booth. He rode a vehicle to a store, stole gasoline, and was later returned, with bond set at 240 dollars. Authorities say the subject aided New York thefts before being sent back.

Neipe John RB Booth Cmt Golden Hill Street Autem Due Pont Vouk Wisehue Troma Jodge Booth Chase Alm Ts Reformtors Vrank Farina Norwalk Jul Tor New York Bengawls Terese

Wager on Beach Settled by Veterans of Foreign Wars

A 1915 inquiry by Veterans of Foreign Wars examined whether Pleasure Beach Park existed and offered amusement. Authorities found no historic amusement at Steeplechase Island or Picture Beach, noting prior owners recalled no amusements.

Joe Vranch Plevare Beach Wat Wis Hoich Pleture Peach

Stevens Seen as Miracle Mentor

Wax 11 after his win over the Princeton varsity on the Carnegie last Saturday, Ed ward Stevens drew Harvard supporters who believe he is destined to lead them. Supporters claim the triumph by the Sons of John Harvard is proof, while critics warn a single victory cannot crown a season or destiny.

Cambringe Prinetoi Edward Stevens Hetdt Coieh Harvard University Oaigmen Destinu Te Lend Ueson Wildernees Harmud John Hau Vuiks Stevens Harvard

Auto Injuries Fatal to Willimantic Boy

A 10 year old boy Siehulas Stositt of Clinks Corners died after being struck by a Brookline Massachusetts car driven by Herbert Joluane. The incident occurred last night as the child crossed a path near St Joseph's Hospital. Responders found broken legs and internal injuries.

Willimantic Siehulas Stositt Clinks Corners Herbert Joluane Brookline Mass Tadio Laine Woo Tang & Co Cute Ton Brokeia Dostin Peck Lens Dhe Lading AR oMore Sevious Chuge St Josephs

Ri ffian artillery action reported in Spanish offensive

Fragments describe Rifian units engaging with artillery during a Spanish offensive. Place names and exact details are garbled, but references to northern operations and allied forces appear in the damaged OCR. The text mentions Maneuver, fronts, and ongoing combat without clear dates or outcomes.

White Silk Gloves For Flower Girls and Bridesmaids

White silk gloves available in two lengths. Ten button length gloves priced at $1.50 for general wear and twelve button length gloves priced at $1 for flower girls. Limited stock in white silk.

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