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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1926

Page

2

Mutiny Seizes Warsaw as Government Crumbles

Mutinous Polish troops surge through Warsaw after reports that forces loyal to the government occupy key buildings and martial law is declared. Marshal Pilsudski leads a revolution while cabinet splits widen, President resignations swirl, and authorities urge calm amid deadly violence.

Belex Petention Fren Warsaw Leaaly Anterruptra T Danvy Joseph Ksudscki Poland

Polish Outbreak News Kept From Paderewski

New York May 12 AAP Lenace Janu Daderewek once Polish premier and famed pianist was not warned of a Polish outbreak muting his reception today as doctors ordered no disturbance to his recovery from a severe cold. His condition improved though he was confined to his suite at the Mat Goth am for the rest of the week.

New York Lenace Janu Daderewek Poland Nice

Sea Wall Dispute Headed for Settlement Plan

A conference among city officials engineers and attorneys discussed public rights to the seawall along the shore from the foot of Grov ton to Marys wmpl and the possible acquisition of riparian rights. The talks aim to decide public versus private roadway status and funding for a parkway linking Seaside Park with Black Rock and extending to Fairfield Avenue.

Shere Itty Francer Egineer Onanes A. McHiroting Tty George M Park Board Alvyed H. Terry Ety Geout McNeil Calhoun Watson Farequest Mota Grovva Mil Marys Wnipel Pearsall Snow Mit Nsx Tir Thard Fs Seaside Park Park Boulevard Vander’s Dock Main Street Fairfield Avenue Ash Creek Tront Park Department

Bogus Priest Sent To Prison In Court Case

An opaque court report details a fraudulent scheme tied to a religious figure, with a $3,700 check forged by a man named Stoeve. The attorney received a $3,685 personal check and a $3,700 forged instrument, while the accused and associates face forgery and related charges in New York and beyond.

Min Dinke Stoeve Derces Hinselt Roche Yorks

Prosecutors Meet to Probe Pardon Fraud Evidence

Chicago May 92 Prosecutors gather to review evidence linked to pardons and parole schemes tied to Joliet prison inquiry. State Attorney General aiding in probe led by Crowe and Rehn as grand jury investigates Deputy Warden Viela’s murder and a jailbreak last week.

Ctucago Joliet Ybort Pf. Crowe Aidetram Mr. Crowe Mtorney Rehn Juliet Wletp Don Joliet Sratch Charles Crowski James Price Unc Destet Iden Viela Rehn Pscipe X Tin Leopold Bobby Frank Tiowever Mlein Leopold

Death of Alton B Parker Crowded Funeral in New York

The prominent jurist and 1904 Democratic presidential candidate Alton B Parker died suddenly in New York City on a Sunday afternoon. His funeral cortege moved from St. Protes at Christopal church to Kingston for burial, with honorary pallbearers including Charles Hughes and John Millburn. Messages of condolence arrived from President Coolidge and other leaders as Parker’s life was recalled from his early days as a termer to chief justice of the New York Court of Appeals.

Ras Servicca Aton Lb Xork City St. Protes Hristopal Church Street Fitth Avenue Han Parker Charles Marcerdat Trinity Church Mits Eily Teker Ap Pearont Bishtheudop Ernest M Tong Istead W Street New Jersey West Shore Kingston Tharles & 1 Sreer Hinll Kington Tare Tie Sale Charles TN. Hughes Sohn W Levis President Coolidge Stewart Cother Imin “Odell Stewart Jaren Judge Parker Termier Bey Chiet Justics Yok Court of Appeals Theodore Ronevel Cam Rai Andy Thodean Cone Parker Co Waly Walle

Daily Record of Ambulance Calls From City Streets

At 3 30 p m Thomas Kennessey of 905 Jsossuth street was taken from hi side home to St Vincent s hospital with a stab wound. At 5 10 p m Paul Masinko of 646 Bishop avenue received a cut tendon in the right ham and was taken to St Vincent s hospital. At 6 25 p m In A Siler of 169 Parrott avenue was struck by an auto and admitted to St Vincent s hospital. At 4 00 p m Josephine Petros of 120 Poplar street was swapped from a window end refused to go to hospital.

Thomas Kennessey Jsossuth Street Ken St. Vincent's Hospital Paul Masinko Bishop Avenue A. Siler Parrott Avenue St. Vincent’s Hospital Hanergene Josephine Petros Poplar Street

OUSTING OF WITOS OBJECT OF REVOLT

Warsaw braces for unrest as government reels from a planned coup to oust Premier Witos. Military precautions rise with machine guns atop government buildings and lines guarded. Pilsudski, once president, could be named generalissimo under a Diet bill as Witos forms a cabinet.

Sivnie al Renibertor ATS Polard pWarsa Prague Ay Ojeteshi Warsaw Witux Joseph Pileudsk Witos Marshal Plisudski Poland Siazynak Ims Coalon Diet Dave Marshal Vilsuder Atelice Pilsudsidi Yeste Pilsudski Witoe Peasant's Party Malin Jong Nilo Plisudski Supreme Army Command Wits Europe

Universalists Hold Convention at Stafford

The 14th annual state convention of Universalist churches opened at the Stafford Universalist Church with delegates from 16 church groups. Officers will be elected as the five year program for Connecticut churches outlined in the afternoon session. Mrs Shedd of Portland delivered a missionary address and Mrs Midelyn Wood of Stamford was elected president of the women’s missionary society committee.

Stafford the Universalist Churches Universt Charles T. Pinner G. A. Tracey Norwich John van Schaick, Jr Christ Leader Andress Charles YT. Puffer Stafford Universalst Church Edward A. Lewis Stamford Louise W Marcia Merrilon Treacher Lian Fisher Hartford

Rockville Judge Heads State Probate Body

Rockville May 12 AP Judge John F Fahey reelected president of the Probate Assembly at the annual meeting. Officers elected include Jat Curtiss Tac, of Midietown, vice president, and Jidar George He Mante, of Windsor, secretary and treasurer. Deputy State Stoner Carles Holcombs note Gisousvng the 1925 law requiring probit vouct.

Hartfoad John F. Fahey Rockville Jat

Kansas City Aims Main Street Transformation to Fifth Avenue

Kansas City merchants plan to remodel Main Street like New York’s Fifth Avenue. They seek cooperation with property owners and tenants to keep streets clean, reduce overhead signs, improve traffic, curb nuisances, and guide architectural upgrades. A first step removed overhead advertising and signals, with further renovations expected on Walnut Street and Grand Avenue corridors.

Kansas City Fifth Avenue Sinclair Lewis Carol Kennicot Gopher Prairie Robert Greer Cooke Fifth Avenue Association of New York America Merchants of Yesteryear Che Street Railways Company Aps Flrat Jecame Walnut Street Grand Avenue

Bartholmess Likes Military Pictures in New Photoplay

New York May 12 report notes Fileh ard Bartholmessa seeking material for a new film. Fans wonder if he will portray a soldier sailor or marine while he has a strong interest in military themes. He attended a military academy and has appeared in several military bearing roles, recently finishing Rawson's Folly as a cavalry officer.

New York Filehard Bartholmessa Withaimess Hag Bartholiness

Carolina Removes Tax on Cosmetics

In Columbia May 12 AP report notes women’s influence in the legislature helped repeal a year old tax on cosmetics and on milk chocolate drinks. It cites continued opposition to taxes on tobacco and hard liquor, while cosmetics and related beauty aids were spared from new duties.

Columbia E c Commonwealth Sun

Move for Freedom to be Celebrated in Williamsburg

Williamsburg Virginia on May 12 CAP reports a sesquicentennial event marking early steps toward the Declaration of Independence and the Virginia Bill of Rights. The program May 15 includes President Coolidge and other speakers. The June 7 1776 draft resolution urged by Patrick Henry and colleagues aimed to sever allegiance to the British Crown and plan federation.

Williamsburg Coolidge Wedard Henry Bee Virginia Patrick Denry Edmund Pen- Meton Mori Tt Vendon

Bachelor Dinner for Kelly Man Held at Matrifier Hotel

Attorney Edward T Kelly escorted by Governor Jenna Hi hosts a bachelor dinner for Kelly at the Matrifier hotel with most attendees lawyers. Kelly is to wed June 2 to Marjorie Alling. Woman's Club of Minneapolis plans a new club house costing a quarter million dollars. Kansas City to host the tenth Biennial Convention of the National Women’s Ta Lualua League the week of June 1.

Arg Tt Ftovernor Jenna Hi Truan Yunil Mtratfier Hotel Attorter Thomas Ivvnn G Atending Mr. Kelly Marjorie Alling Woman's Club of Minnneapolis Kauses Natenal

Ingress Slayer Sentenced to Prison Ten to Twelve Years

Clara Jones also known as Carrie Jones twenty nine year old Norwalk Negro killed two men within seven months and was sentenced by Judge John H Booth to a term from twelve to fifteen years in state prison. She pleaded guilty to manslaughter in two separate incidents including an April March 28 killing and a December term where self defense was claimed.

Clara Jones Carrie Jones Norwalk Aid Booth Miss Jones Robert DeForest Thompson DeForest Jones

Coolidge Invited to Summer at Connecticut White House

President Coolidge invited to spend the summer in Connecticut and address the State Chamber of Commerce convention in New London June 23 by Senator Hiram Bingham and 12 Connecticut chamber delegates. They offered an 11 acre estate at Yspaqenock Point near New London as a summer White House. He thanked them and would consider it, not confirming a Chamber address.

Washingto Coolidge Connecticut State Chamber of Commerce New London Hiram Bingham Chamber of Commerce Washington United States Chamber of Commerce S. H. Butard Bridgeport Connecticut Chamber Howell Cheney South Manchester Frank Johnson New Britain National Board of Directors Ana Senator Bingham White House

Ritz Proprietors Celebrate Brooklawn Anniversary Night

McCormack and Berry will celebrate Brooklawn night at the Ritz Taanee palace. The commemoration honors the Brooklawn dance hall era from 1891 to 1922. Two Mardi Gras orchestras provide continuous dancing from 8:29 p m to 1:00 a m.

McCormack and Berry Brooklawn Ritz Taanee Palace Wilh

Obituary notices for John Saur and Helen Marie Wilcox

Two funeral notices: John Saur aged 82 dies suddenly on the way to church. Funeral from 50 Wheeler Avenue to St Joseph's Church with a requiem mass. interment at St Michael's cemetery. Helen Marie Wilcox 17, daughter of Mrs Elizabeth Wilcox, funeral from 204 South Ave to Sacred Heart Church. interment at St Michael's cemetery.

John Law John Saur Wheeler Avenue St. Joseph's Church Helen Marie Wilcox Eligabeth Wilcox South Ave Sacred Heart Church Helen Sacred Heart School Vhillren Mary Yodality Sacred Heart Thurch vSt. Michael's Venielory

Fokker credits Byrd crew for luckier flight than Wilkins

Boston May 12 AP Anthony G Fokker wingline designer of the craft used by Richard E Byrd in the North Pole flight said I have sold all my planes I live one training plane Byrd way lucky He noted Wilkins faced untested gear and needed to correct many faults under difficult conditions He praised radio direction finders and predicted pilots may land at night without sight in the near future.

Boston Anthony G. Fokker Richard E. Byrd North Pole St. Wilkins Jun Fokker Dari

Y W C A Banquet Honors Mothers and Daughters Tomorrow Night

The sixth annual Mother and Daughter banquet of the Phyllis Wheatley Branch of the Y W C A will be held tomorrow evening May 14 at 6:30. The Girls Work committee leads with Mrs William Hatchett as chairman and a long list of members. The program features toastmistress Wilhelmina Wilson, song leader Esther Eaton, pianist Minnie Bingham, and several themed solos. Banquet staff includes head waiter William Bingham and others. The event welcomes girls over ten and their mothers, with a note that a willing woman may borrow a daughter by contacting branch officers. Attendees are urged to arrive soon after six to ensure prompt serving.

Phylls Wheatley William Hatchett Wiliam Singham Mary Lancaster William Lively Charles Price Charles Ross Shamas Sinclair Robert Johnson John Smyth Dordthy Bryant L. J. Jordan John Clark William Bingham John Smith Willara Lively Wiliam Hatchet W. W. Grant Henry Bishop Andrew Cannady Reynold

Bridgeport Water Rate Hike Raises Bills for Homes and Firms

The Public Utilities Commission may approve a water rate increase for Bridgeport Hydraulic Co. that would lift fire protection charges to about 220000 annually from 103000, and raise a typical factory bill by 82.80 yearly. Two family homes would see about 32 more per year, while a single family would pay 4 more per quarter. municipal buildings and schools would also face higher charges.

Bridgeport Ubiliies Commission Bridgeport Hydraulic Co Samuel P. Senior Water Service Tmihiles Commission

Actors Guests For Masonic Degree At Mason Temple

St Towns lodge A F and A M held a full Masters degree ceremony for 406 Masons at the Masonic temple last night. A banquet followed in the ballroom. Guests included a delegation from Bullard's Manufacturing Co. The Manhattan Players from the Park Theatre attended in a body with the director and manager, all members of the Masonic order.

Commission Meets Swax With Herbert Swan At Zoning Hearing

The commission spent yesterday afternoon with city planner Herbert Swan studying petitions for changes in zones presented for consideration.

Zonths Herbert Swan

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