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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1926

Page

2

Smith College hosts sixteen foreign cities in student body

Smith College in Northampton reports sixteen foreign cities represented among its students this year with Paris Montreal and Shanghai each sending two. Other abroad entries include London Romiley Berlin Frankfort Stuttgart Budapest and others. States show New York Massachusetts New Jersey Pennsylvania Illinois and Ohio leading, while several Western states are increasing representation.

Northampton Mass Smith College District of Columbia Paris Montreal Shanghai London Romiley England Berlin Frankfort Stuttgart Germany Budapest Hungary Tsunaniu China Havana Cuba Beira Somerset Bridge Bermuda Sao Paulo Brazil Yauco Porto Ricco Lysekil Sweden New York tacHie Massacchusetts New Jersey Pennsylvania Illinois Oty New Fingland New Hamphires Maine Rhode Island Vermont Nevada Utah Oregon South Dakota Wyewing Mississippi New England Pennsyla Tywnta West Mid- Wie West Addle

Carrolls Tub Had Champagne in Crowded Court

In a crowded court Carroll denies knowing showgirl Joyca Hawley who served drinks from a bathtub during a party. Grand jurors hear he named Countess Cathcart and others, with references to Nast Thaw Cobb and a pageant at the Astor.

Carroll Grand Jury Countess of Cathcart Ellis Ebialand Nast Thaw Cobb Conde Nast Harry K. Thaw Ney Irving Miss Hawley the Astor

Vares Friend and Gubernatorial Vote Figures Reported

Early returns show Vare holding a plurality over Pepper in state races with Pinchot in third place. With 376 districts reporting Pepper leads, Pinchot trails by 168,306 votes. Democratic contests remain tight as Bonnell leads Booghall by 699 votes in the modified platform split.

Vare Hnad Pepper Pinchot Vere Das BERT Eugene Bonnlell Lamar Booghall Joseph B. Guffey Pennsylvania William E Porter Vance McCormick National Committee Alote Shull

Standard Oil Merger Plan Is Approved

Washington May 21 The Department of Justice found the merger of Standard Oil Company of New York and General Petroleum Corporation to involve no apparent violation of antitrust laws. The ruling signals clearance for the merger and potential integration of operations.

Washington Standard Oil Company of New York General Petroleum Corporation Department of Justice

Jolson resigns from Westchester Biltmore Club

Jolson quits the Westchester Biltmore Club after a conflict over Jewish members. He says an official told him no Jews could join or remain, and he resigned to preserve his dignity and not seek publicity. The president accepted his resignation and apologized for the action.

Ja Hing Mr. Jackson Harry Richman Mr. Richman Mr. Smith Richman Bowman

Naugatuck Driver Held After Death

An unidentified man was killed and five people injured in separate auto accidents here today in Naugatuck New York. A pedestrian was struck by a four seven ton truck. The only identifying clue found was initials T. 17. H. on clothing. Edward White of 6 Beebe Street, Naugatuck, was not held.

New York

Daily Record of Ambulance Calls

Ambulance log details calls at 10 15 A M for James Seymore of 193 Bunnel Street with Cardiac de composition and head and face abrasions treated and sent home A 30 P M for John Swalina of 117 Columbia Street with cerebral embolus taken to St Vincent s home 6 00 P M for Barney Burns of 160 Burroughs Street with strangulated hernia taken to St Vincent s hospital

James Seymore Bunnel Street Manning, Maxwell and Moore Company Kossuth Elias Streets John Swalina Columbia Street St. Vincent's Barney Burns Burroughs Street Hillside St. Vincent's Hospital

Yale Tap Day Honors Raise Yale Society Candidates

Six juniors honored at Yale Tap Day as Skull and Bones, Scroll and Keys, and Wolf's Head finalize their 15 candidates each for next year. Ceremonies in Battell chapel feature tapping bells, room pledges, and a campus closed to visitors. Notable tapped: Skull and Bones Philip Bunell and Allen Look. Scroll and Keys Guy Richards and William Hinkle. Wolf's Head James G. Butler and John Lord among others. several election refusals noted.

Skull and Bones Battell Chapel Yale Record Hannibal Hamlin Brooklyn N. Y Scrolt and Keys Society Guy Richards Woodmere L. I William Hinkle Southport Yale Philip W. Bunnell Scranton Allen Look Martha's Vineyard Mass Harris McIntosh Cayuga Lawrence M. Noble Syracuse Buffalo Edward R. Wardwell New York City Charles Watson Ard Philadelphia

Stock Stampede Ignited by Rumor on Hudson Stock

Rumor fueled a rapid surge in Hudson stock from 57 to 69 8 4 and a closing at 63 1 4 as 300000 shares traded in hours on the New York attack exchange. KE H Simmons of the Institution announced a thorough investigation while exchange officials withheld details of inquiries and possible sanctions.

Hudson Stock Stock Exchange New York Atack Exchange KE H H. Simmona Exchange Busionas Cohduct Committee

Globe-Girdler On Trip's First Leg

The narrator describes an around-the-world journey by air and sea, aiming to beat speed records set by John Henry Mears. He plans routes via Yokohama Plymouth Berlin Moscow and New York, with fuel stops across Elko Salt Lake City and Omaha, seeking a faster Pacific crossing and using Lufthansa planes in Europe.

Byrd North Pole Metropolis Madison Yokohama Globe New York Aeronautca John Henry Mears Iteam Mauretania Mears Jon- On Meara Pacific Europe Alberia China Cress America Plymouth Berlin Croydon London Schophol Amsterdam Hanover Germany Temp Victoria Bellefonte Governor's Yaland N. Y Governor's Island Cunard Frank A. Tichenor National Aeronautic Association Aeno Digest Ag Jintes Verne San Francisco Post Office Department Nevada Jules Verne

Morris Plan Bank Opposed in Torrington Hearing

Hartford May 20 AP Opposition to a Morris Plan bank in Torrington was led by former State Senator John N. Brooke president of Torrington Savings Bank at a hearing before the state banking commission. Nine residents sought a charter and Waterbury Morris Plan representatives urged charter rights to Torrington territory.

Hartford Morris Plan Bank Torrington John N. Brooke

Potter Quits as Bank Treasurer in Hartford

Hartford May 20 AP The cad of his old activities and duties as an examiner with the state banking commission caused Representative Sherwood B. Potter to resign treasurership of the Berlin Savings Bank about a month ago after holding the position since last December. Directors will accept his resignation Monday. Major Frank L. Wilcox has been acting treasurer for the past month. Potter will return to the bank department. Potter served as an examiner after service in the 1920s legislature representing Brooklyn.

Hartford State Banking Commission Sherwood B. Potter Berlin Savings Bank Frank L. Wilcox Major Wilcox United States Security Trust Company Fidelity Trust Company Potter Brooklyn Berlin

Sugar trader Edwin Atkins dies in Belmont Bay home

Edwin F. Atkins, prominent Boston sugar merchant and leader in the Cuban sugar trade, died at his Belmont home after illness. He led B Atkins & Co. and chaired The Aetna Mills and several sugar firms, with directorships at Second National Bank of Boston and Westinghouse units. Born 1860 in Boston.

Belmont Mass Edwin F. Atkins Boston Cuba Atkins B. Atkins & Co Aetna Mills Boston Wharf Company Caldeonia Sugar Company Caracas Sugar Company Cuben Estate Corporation Punta Alegre Sugar Company Suledad Sugar Company Second National Bank of Boston Shireffa Worsted Westinghouse Electric International Company Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company Gudragtes Company North Amerca

Social Agencies to Meet Tonight in Stratfeld Hotel

The Council of Social Agencies holds its annual meeting tonight to elect officers and conduct yearly business. George S. Hawley will preside. Clarence King will discuss community chest operations when not fundraising, with member organizations discussing key council work topics. Nominating committee members are Thomas M. Cullinan Mrs Howard Simpson Edward L. Barker and Herman K Beach.

Council of Social Agencies Stratfeld Hotel George Hawley Clarence King Council Thomas M. Cullinan Howard Simpson Edward L. Barker Herman K. Beach

Liquor Seized On Freight Taunton At Belle Dock

Li quor valued at 30 000 in bootleg prices was seized aboard the freighter City of Taunton at Belle dock New Haven tonight. Police acting on a tip found 20 cases labeled glassware containing four cases of liquor each. The cargo was consigned to Sterling Chemical Co and marked as sent by Fred Hall Pier 40 North River New York City. No arrests were made.

New Haven City of Taunton Belle Dock Sterling Chemical Company Fred Hall Pier 40 North River New York City Mae

New Haven Child Killed By Automobile

May 20. Edward Murphy three year old son of Thomas Murphy of 27 Tilton Street was killed when struck by an automobile driven by Courtlaid Edwards of New Haven in Charles Street. Edwards was arrested charged with reckless driving pending investigation. bonds set at 1000 dollars.

New Haven Edward Murphy Thomas Murphy Tilton Street Edwards Charles Street

Farther Out on the Islands Log Entry

A fragmentary diary note describes travel across Europe and a plan to reach Plymouth for sleep after long nights. The writer mentions continuing the log with a distant entry to Toande, hundreds of miles farther on the islands.

Plymouth Europe I Tlands

Coolidge Signs Watson-Parker Railway Labor Bill

Washington May 20 The Watson Parker bill to settle railway labor disputes was signed by President Coolidge who said he supported an industry friendly approach to avoid government intervention The act abolishes the existing Railroad Labor Board and creates conference groups adjustment boards and a five member mediation board appointed by the President Arbitration or an emergency board can be used if settlements fail The new mediation board members are to be named soon for Senate confirmation during the current session

Washington Watson-Parker Coolidge Publc Railroad Labor Board Board of Mediation Mediation Board Senate

Americans Need Have No Fears At Atlantic City Talk

Willam Allen White told the 49th convention of the National Electric Light association that Americans need fear Bolshevism or Communism. He said Britain’s strike era proved people who own property defend the state. in America civilization has socialized the dollar and capital now bears less absolute rights. He warned the capitalistic system is a gaudy compromise between socialistic tendencies and restless human urges.

Atlantic City M.J America Willam Allen White Emporia Kansas National Electric Light Association Britain Ife White

Three Arrests After Milford Collision

Milford May 20 Special Three arrests and a badly damaged auto followed a collision on Golden Hill street between a car driven by Samuel Rosen and a truck owned by Albert Glarke. James Ererson, driver of the truck, is held on 300 bond for operating with a suspended license. Rosen is released on 300 bond for reckless driving and evading responsibility. Ralph Thomas, linked to the case, faces 100 bond as Emerson used a Ncens own vehicle owned by Thomas. all three to appear in Town court Saturday morning.

Milford Samuel Rosen Hill Street New Flaven Albert M. Glarke James Ererson Meadows Street Golden Hill Street Rosen Ezerson Reekices Ralph Thomas Emerson Ncens Thomas Clarke

Car Hits Bus and Overturns in Stratford Crash

Andrew Brown nineteen of 165 Otis Street Stratford is in St Vincent's hospital with a head injury after his car collided with a Jitney bus at Wood and Maplewood avenues and overturned. Three bus occupants escaped injury. Jitney driver Howard C Hendricks reports Brown's car struck the bus shortly after 1 AM.

Andrew Brown Otis Street Stratford St. Vincent's Hospital Brown Woods and Maplewood Howard C. Hendricks Fairfield

Court Wheeler Initiation at Foresters Hall Broad Street

Naithaniel Wheeler No 92 will hold a close Initiation at the regular meeting at Foresters Hall on Broad street. The Forestic degree will be conferred by the Marvin Robin Hood team. Following the state convention in New Haven on May 12 the delegation report will be read.

Naithaniel Wheeler Foresters Hall Broad Street Marvin Robin Hood New Haven

Vermont Sugar Train Exhibited in New York Tour

The Maple Sugar special opened for public inspection in New York as Vermont promotes agricultural, mineral, and manufactured products aboard the Eastern Seaboard tour. Governor Billings and Vermont officials were welcomed by Mayor Walker at city hall and later visited Fraunces Tavern. The train departs tonight for Philadelphia.

New York State of Vermont Seaboard Billings Green Mountain State City Hall Walker Frauncea Tavern Philadelphia

Stratford Man Tries Self harm in Bloody Kitchen Scene

May 20 Stratford. John Duffy, 199 Blake man place, cut his throat with a razor in a suicide attempt. Mrs Mary Oaks and her father rushed to aid him while ambulance and police arrived. He was taken to Bridgeport hospital in critical condition. He is an employee of American Tube and Stamping company.

Stratford Mary Oaks Blakeman Place John Duffy Aulide Stratford Ambulance DeRuyter Howland Eugene Courtney Charles Ruzicka Duffy Bridgeport

Fairfield Votes to Build Ten Schools Contd

Fairfield voters approve $500 for Park board expenses and set aside up to $53,000 for additions to Nathan Hale and Grasmere schools. No vote on peddler licensing ordinance due to missing committee report. Some tax exemptions for Fairfield Family Welfare and Visiting Nurse associations approved. Bond pauses: rescission of $20,000 high school bond plan and authorization up to $83,000 for high school construction and furnishings. Annual notice against long-existing real estate ownership defeated.

King's Highway Park Board Nathan Hale and Grasmere Fairfield Famiily Welfare Association Fairfield Visiting Nurse Association

Real estate man injured by auto in Fairfield area crash

Alfred G. Southey fifty six of Lincoln street Westport was struck by a car driven by John Cronin twenty four of Devon Conn as Cronin turned from Middle street into Fairfield avenue Southey stepped from a car and was hit an officer ordered Cronin to take the man to the Emergency hospital for examination Dr G V Snarkowaki said a fracture was not certain and recommended X ray Southey a well known real estate operator was staying at the Atlantic hotel Cronin reported the accident to police head quarters

Fairfielqs Avenue Middle Street Alfred G. Southey Lincoln Street Westport John Cronin R. F Devon Conn Cronin Fairfield Avenue Southey Almodt G. V. Snarkowaki

New Haven Acts on Parking Ban Protests Grow

New Haven residents merchants protested an alderman adopted parking ban between 4 39 and 4 6 30 p m downtown. Mayor Town er refused suspension but called a meeting of the board of aldermen to rescind, though action was uncertain. More merchants gathered at City hall than ever before to voice concerns.

New Haven J. B. Towner Atreety Mayots Board of Aldermen City Hall

Hurdy Gurdy Dims as Street Organgrinders Fade in Orleans

In New Orleans May 20, the hurdy gurdy and chimney sweep trade decline. Street organs, once thriving with performers and pet monkeys, are dwindling in the French Quarter and uptown. Rents start at $1 daily. operators work from morning until evening but crowds and coins have faded.

Orleans New Orleans Adelina Patti Vieux Carre

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