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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1926

Page

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Norge Norge: Amundsen Airship Seen Near Barrow Then Lost

Reports from Barrow Alaska indicate the dirigible Norge completed a 2000 mile polar flight from Spitzbergen toward Alaska. Radio contact faded and barometer fell as signals and communications deteriorated. News notes emphasize continued lack of word from explorers Lyon Bundy and Waskey awaiting reception and safety.

New York The New York Times William ©. Lyon Leo W. Bundy United States Army Estalish Paint Barrow Alaska Roald Amundsen Norge Telearam and North American Newspaper Alliance Fatrbanks Aptain Amundasen Point Barrow Waskey Detroit Arctic Expedition Spitgbergen Waskes Norg Prin David Galiath Aeguin Goliath Bt Voor Rae Roel MurtWoe Bod Hossman Notrin Aedge Capoun Brrrow

Died after oxygen attempt berths rosary grasp

John TD King dies at 10 05 P M following a failed oxygen attempt as he clutched a rosary. Other brief items note a Norwalk nurse death, strike actions, and mixed market trends across national news.

John T. King P. M

Stamp Experts Value Norge Letters at $25

Stamp collectors in New York value Norge letters at 25 dollars each. The letters are part of a special issue of polar stamps for the Norge airship trip, showing a polar bear and an airship.

NORGE New York Norti Pola Naor- Werlan Postolice Department

England Strikes End Fail To Bring Industrial Peace

London May 14 AP The greatest industrial upheaval in Britain shows no end as both sides clash over poststrike terms. Miners refuse resume while railway and transportation workers stay off, and papers run in skeleton form. Premier Baldwin warns against propaganda as talks with railway managers and unions resume tomorrow.

London Great Britain Baldwin House of Commons Wdj Downing Street

MacFadden Bank Bill Cleared Senate Amid Branch Changes

The MacFadden branch banking bill passed the Senate today with provisions differing from the House version. Amendments in the Hill version proposed half planet half unit banking by closing the dear tye, but were struck out and replaced with allowances for both National and State Bank members of the Federal Reserve to set up branches.

APS Furt Pange MacFadden Senate House Senate Banking Committee Federal Reserve System Reserve System Corpor

Spanish War Veteran Dives to Save Milford Boy

A Spanish War veteran who could not swim saved seven year old Stanley Skinner from drowning near the river by the memorial bridge. He waded ashore on a peninsular ledge, secured the boy and, with help from relatives, brought him to safety and to Westport hospital for treatment. The boy, listed as in serious condition, was kept overnight for observation.

Milford Stanley Skinner Gus Arthur Skinner Tdainiet Street Sweeney Will Theo River Memorial Brigee Healals Fae Avia

Central High strikes for annual New York theatre trip

Central High School scene builders threaten strike to win their promised New York theatre party. Officers delayed funds and rumors spread that rival groups would entertain instead. Thirty five students with five chaperones depart for New York tonight to see Walter Hampden in Cyrano de Bergerac.

Central High School Central High Player's Club Ow York Aalor Player's Club New York Stoutan Walter Hampden Uyrano de Bergerac

Norwalk Hospital Nurse Dead of Drug Effects

Miss Mabel Macomber a Norwalk hospital student nurse died at the Nurses Home from chloroform. Coroner and police awaiting report. authorities suspect suicide as cause though details are withheld. Macomber a New Canaan resident in training, was found unconscious after leaving duty around 2 pm. Medical examiner has not issued a report.

Mabel Maconmber Norwalk Hospital Samuel Huntington Joan J. Phelan Norwich Miss Macomber New Canaan Inrakes Carlton Syer Coun

Unidentified Man Killed by Auto Near Milford

An unidentified man about seven five year old was killed near Milford at 4 45 yesterday morning when struck by an automobile driven by William Luke thirty Dyke street East Haven an automobile mechanic The injured man was rushed to Milford hospital where he died on the operating table The Medical Examiner said death was due to a broken neck Luke was returning from New York with a companion and passed Milford near Woodville seed place The old man walked from behind a barn into the path of the touring car The driver claimed he tried to avoid the man but marks on the road supported his account The right front wheel struck the man and hurled him against the car

King Walves Anyiom Board League of Central High Central High New York State Fairfield County Norwalk Palefield Stratford Norwich Unitarian Convention New Haven Wiliam Exke Fast Haven Handly Spanleheer Aaved Norwalk Avaxer Nina Wilcox Putnam Yotiee Walter Ward Mediterranean Mogland Acta Raya Palace Paget Erregular Nash Motora Aulek Orelyn Angea Vottan Nash Motore Stock Exchange England New England Hegvinst Poge Hartford Heidarpert Providence Waterbury Pittefield Philadelphia Secuiing Yankees Tigers Jatuar Boston Bent Steve Smithy Milford Lake Ian Ynan

Blood and death in path of rebel Polish war head

Berlin dispatch from May 18 reports Warsaw battle in the civil war sparked by Marshal Pilsudski revolt with heavy street fighting. Claims of Belvedere palace capture and President Wojciechowski’s arrest circulate amid declared martial law and ultimatum to surrender.

Universal Service Berlin Warsaw Joseph Pielsudski Belvedere Palace White House Wojciechowski Witas Parliament Building Theatre Square Three Cross Square Marshall Plisudski Artirematum Aninex Bourlin Vienna Sosnowski Posen Pilaudski

Former manager sought as eloper by grace robinson

A Madison Connecticut runaway drama unfolds as Milaworth Bassett former chauffeur and music boss for Nina Wilcox Putnam and Adel Blanchard Nelsons wife vanish amid elopement rumors. Nelson says they fled toward New York with Connecticut plates and may be headed for Atlantic City New Jersey.

Grace Robinson Madison, Conn Specelal New York Milaworth Bassett Nina Wilcox Putnam Bassett Miss Putnam Madison Adel Blanchard Nelson Ler Bas- Putnam Bresett Nelson Cnight Nelson Connecticut Atlanticity N. J T Bai Mrsou

Grasping His Rosary Leader Passes Out

Jenn T. King, a Republican political leader noted for astute leadership, died at home on 310 Waldemere Avenue after a prolonged illness of pneumonia. Doctor Dealt J. Murray Johnson announced the death. King’s allies and family, including his wife, brother Drs Johnson and Laws, and his son Gilbert in Paris, were present or notified. The end came after a week of declining health, with several medical staff present, and funeral arrangements pending.

Jenn T. King Neas Dealt J. Murray Johnson Waidemere Avenue King Miez Katharine Molten Dr. Johnson Joseph Laws Waterbury Mr. King Gilbert Paria Evans Evans New York City Stricus Jetteson Johnson Dr. Dobnaon Waldemere Avenue Turday Ness Hugh Carrig Sacred Heart Father Carrig Eastreme

Political leader Priest hails from Brooklyn with path to priesthood

John Tl Jing’s career spanned triumphs and defeats as illness and Pneumonia ended his life. Born March 30, 1876, in Brooklyn, he grew bright and ambitious, shifted from priesthood to politics, studied at Niagara University, and gained influence through Catholic philanthropy in New York Bridgeport and beyond. He was honored by the Pope with the Order of St. Gregory and supported church charity work.

John, Tl Jing Pnemonia King Brooklyn Neave Ning Niaga University Christian Brothers Order Ingert Tnen Church of the Secred Heart of Jesus Myrtle Avenue Bridgeport New York Heim Melinney Gilreys Meen Poli

King Machine Era Shapes City Politics and Rise to Power

Jonn T. Kings hat shaped into a dominant political force in the city, forming a powerful Republican machine that propelled him to leadership. He toppled Old Guard rivals, backed by key allies, and steered a campaign for progress while facing Democratic maneuvers led by Jain M. Donnelly. King's rise marked by near domination and a new era in local governance.

Jonn T. King King Yales Matthew Lt Ay Re Lavery Philip L. Italzer Bow Machine King Machine Lavergould Stone Teader DeVer H. Warner Wilson

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