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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1926
Page
2
Robert Emmet Doumelly, president of Bridgeport Construction, broke down when told of the death of Mr. King after his illness. Statements from Behrens and others call him Bridgeport’s foremost citizen, with tributes from senators, judges, clergy, and political foes.
Music and German fare filled the Elk's club gathering with a German night featuring a German orchestra and notable entertainers. Upon learning of John T. King's death at 11:05, the event paused for the traditional toour absent brother. the DeKoven Quartette performed and was encored.
Morris Morgan, son of Mr and Mrs Joan Morgan of 1 Pleasant Street, returned to Newark aboard the Essequino at 8 4. He was met at the pier by his wife, mother, a cousin and others forming a party of ten to welcome his home after three years in Chile.
A Bridgeport Bridgeport Branch of the New Haven Surgical Co. advertises arch appliances to relieve foot pain and prevent job loss. It promises free foot examinations, plaster casts, and immediate lasting relief for workers who stand or suffer from foot-related pains.
The article traces John T. King’s early aim for priesthood and his drift into power through city, state, and national politics. It details his roles on the Board of Charities and Finance Advisory commissions, leadership of Bridgeport’s Republican machine, clashes within the party, alliances with Wood and Penrose, and his long control of local politics until recent shifts with new leaders and absentee years abroad.
Obituary recalls Frederick King a former political manager for Theodore Roosevelt and General Wood campaigns born in Bridgeport Connecticut. He led city garbage operations under Health and Public Works departments, served as Republican National Committeeman from 1916 to 1920, and married Eleanor Molden in 189? at Sacred Heart Church. His son Gilbert studied international banking in Paris while King was stricken.
A fragmented historical account details John T. King and Dufford B. Wilson in early 20th century city politics. It notes promises of a 15 mill tax, Wilson’s mayoral campaigns, Democratic control, Warrenite tensions, and King’s campaign strategy amid commission government debates.
The narrative charts King’s long influence on Bridgeport politics from the King machine’s rise, through 1914 Fusion interference, to its decay by 1924 and revival via new alliances. It notes Wilson’s terms, municipal improvements, internal strife, and Connor’s emergence as King’s political successor amid ongoing party realignments.
Fragmented OCR text notes the Mac Fadden bill passing the Senate amid calls for rewrite. It mentions proposals to regulate banks, strengthen the reserve system, and establish federal fee arrangements. The wording is unclear but signals major financial reform measures and ongoing conference discussions.
Joseph Curry was found guilty of murder in the first degree by a Philadelphia jury late tonight in connection with the store slaying last week. The panel retired at 6 p.m. and returned with the verdict two hours later amid formal public tax and overspending notes.
Northwest anxiously awaits word from the Norge as it travels from Point Barrow toward Nome. Reports place the vessel over Point Barrow around 1 30 a m and indicate a possible arrival by 8 a m. Nome prepared to greet the explorers with arches and celebrations.
An unidentified man, likely American, was killed after being struck by a car. Authorities could not identify him. he lay unclaimed in the morgue at Smith Funeral Home as police and coroner investigations continued. The driver was released pending further inquiry.
A reader recounts marital strife involving Bassett and his wife, noting a desire to divorce or elope. He recalls a year of marriage ending after his wife opened a dress shop in Miles City where a man named Clem hangs around. He reports letters provoking jealousy and mentions a plan to flee with another man.
Mrs Adeline Hornak aged twenty one of 7a1 Main Street and her sister Miss Tavna Roverts sixteen or seventeen of 86 James Street were taken into custody by the Bureau of Investigation for violating their probation. A short time earlier the pair were arrested and in the city court were placed on probation.
At 10 46 a m a call to Martha Angonet ti 874 Lafayette street Urban Juvenile court note Girl treated for hysteria At 1 30 p m Michael Costa 872 Mallett street Struck by auto at William street and East Washington avenue Treated and left
Norwalk May 13 Democratic leaders Thomas J. Spellacy and Phillip Troup spoke at a testimonial dinner for Mrs. Lillian Speery Abbott, urging voters to exercise the franchise and stressing duty to participate in primaries conventions and elections. Spellacy urged rebuilding the party to reclaim past national leadership. Troup warned against infighting and urged forward progress for Democrats.
Yesterday at 10 o clock Auxiliary Bishop Maurice F Mc Auliffe ordained three priests at St Josephs cathedral Two Bridgeport men Michael J Guerin and Austin F Munich join a Norwich graduate Father Corcoran also ordained All three plan their first mass soon with Guerin and Munich named from Bridgeport and Corcoran from Norwich Also noted are their educational paths through St Marys School St Bernard s Seminary and St Thomas Seminary with dates and future masses provided
Premier Baldwin appeals for conciliation in the wake of a general strike that did not end the dispute between miners and mineowners. The British Worker and government officials urge renewal of peace, while union officials warn against employer hard lines. Conciliatory efforts continue amid anxiety over industrial restart and continued use of special constables.
President Calvin Coolidge will depart from Washington aboard the yacht Mayflower for Williams burg Virginia for an honorary degree from William and Mary College. He will speak on Saturday morning at the Seequib enlehnig] of the Virginia resolutions and plans a quick return to Washington after the exercises begun there on the campus.
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