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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1926

Page

2

Two Saved From Outside Bay In Milford Boat Mishap

Beach residents alerted Milford police to a boat mishap near Old Pal so mariners could rescue twelve aboard. Only two were removed in medical danger as others endured exposure. all were later sheltered at Milford volunteers and local firehouse quarters. Captain Wright and crew aided, with Lucille towing the damaged craft back to Milford. A false report of a drowning distressed Mrs Razinowitz before her son returned home unharmed.

Wifety Mirdrial Theen Waterbury Vonllacht Benjamin Wright Lucille Milford Wright Alton Francis Thomas M Manet Lewis Garbarrino Milford Oo Luelio Perty Connec Csater Farms Company Oystee Columbia McTaggart FF Douglas Arthur Harris Wilbur Chase Mintell Milford Varht Club Chemical Company No. 2 Vort Trumbut Beach

Burglar Surprised Gets Only 27 Dollars

A safecracker robbed Dr R Stawowzeyk's office Saturday night escaping with 27 dollars in cash and assorted gold silver and platinum. Entry gained through a skylight after climbing a fire escape. The safe was forced by a chisel and contents scattered as papers and personal items were left behind. Local police had not yet arrested anyone.

Tas R. Stawowzeyk Stawowzeyk Middle Street Goldstein

Four Killed at Grade Crossing in North Tonawanda

Four Buffalo residents died when their automobile was struck by a New York Central train at a grade crossing in North Tonawanda. Wille Osmansky and Mrs Bertho smansky, T. H Moffat and Mrs Mary Moffat perished. One passenger, Catherine Moffat, survived with two broken arms and expects recovery. An earlier report of a baby death was incorrect.

Buffalo APY Parsons Nmi New York Central North Tonawanda Wille Osmansky Mra_ Berthosmansky T. H Moffat Mary Moffat Catherine Moffat Potithe Moffats Niagara Falls Osmansky Niagara Falla

Cocking Main Raid Yields 48 Birds at Boxford

Mass authorities swept a field near Boxford to break up a game cock fight. Troopers arrested several men as 43 birds, valer and candles, and over 100 cars were abandoned by fleeing spectators. Prisoners were jailed in a nearby town and released on $50 bonds each for court tomorrow.

Boxford Mass Mat

Ambulance Call Record Entries From City Streets

Daily log notes an accident at Kossuth and Stillman with Nopabert and Mary Simmon treated for acute alcoholism at Hillside Home. Garrge Kelly taken to 1th Courtland for alcoholism. Injuries to Joan Hurtuk at 668 Hallett Street linked to self harm. Hillside treated. Mrs Rabinowite intoxication or hysteria at Center Street. Di Haberlin attended.

Kossuth Stillman Streets Nopabert Mary Simmon Hilside Home Garrge Kelly Courtland Street St Invent Joan Hurtuk Hallett Street Hillside M. Rabinowite Center Street di Haberlin

GE Experiments Support Split Wave Theory in Radio Propagation

General Electric engineers report preliminary data from tests on radio wave transmission from January through May. Findings support ground and sky wave split, with sky wave largely unaffected by surface weather beyond about 10 miles and ground wave fading varying by distance. Data cover 50 to 5000 watt stations across the nation, noting a February drop in reception likely due to upper atmosphere changes rather than earth weather.

General Eiectric Company Corporation of Radio Listeners Rado General Electric Department of Commmerce Tamemitter

Colored girls refused use of Y. W. C. A. pool

In Mew Bedford Massachusetts on May 23 dissension flares as Y. W. C. A. officials clash over denying colored girls access to the new swimming pool. Two colored girls had applied and been refused while in the nearby YMCA colored boys are welcome.

Bedford Mass Wicome

Beatrice Payne Becomes Bride of H S Edgerton

Miss Beatrice Marion Payne daughter of Dr and Mrs N Payne Stratfield road marries Harold E Edgerton son of Mr and Mrs Charles Edgerton of Northampton Mass at the bride's home. Rev Alexander Alwen Jr officiates. Guests include Doroth Lyon and others. They plan to reside at 211 Pacific street after a wedding trip.

Beatrice Marion Payne N. Payne Stratfield Road Harold E Werton Charles Edgerton Northampton Mass Lock Place Alexander Alwen, Jr Mirst Presbyterian Church Payne Dorothy Lyon Dorothy Tlen McDonald Brookin N Y Donald Ioungerfond Slrtford Lillian Grumman Almon Edgerton Stuart Ward Lordship Warrall Palmer East Orange N. J Rose Point

Rides With Youth Takes Poison in Stamford

Dorothy Jessup, 19, attempted suicide by ingesting iodine during a ride with Albert Gillies, 19, of Stamford. Gillies, who had been courting her, helped summon help after she showed distress. At Stamford hospital doctors said she would not die from the dose. Police held her for statements. motive unclear.

Stamford Dorothy Jessup Jessup Dorothy Jodio Gillies

Three Hurt As Car Dashes Into House In Milford

A Milford roadster carrying Russell Barry Edward Mulvihill and Stanley Chappell struck a pole flipped over a curb and crashed into a house front on Seaside avenue. None seriously injured. Barry owned the car, connected with F H Woodruff Seed Co. The vehicle skidded about one hundred feet, overturned, and damaged steps and cement on the apartment house porch.

Milford Seaside Avenue Russel Barry Darina Place F. H. Woodruff Seed Company Edward Mulvihill Cherry Street Stanley Chappell North Street Barry

Argentine plane makes 26 minute test flight over New York

A Savoia flying boat named Buenos Aires conducted a 26 minute test flight over New York harbor. Ber nardo Dugsan of Argentina Capt Eduardo Oliver and Ernesto Campanelli of Italy announced plans to depart at 7 tomorrow for a New York to Buenos Aires mail flight with stops in Virginia, South Carolina, Florida, and Brazil.

New York Savoia Bernardo Dugsan Eduardo Oliver Ernesto Campanelli Air Sergica Buenos Aires New York Harbor Senor Duggan Buenos Aire Virginia South Carolina Florida Thili Brazil

Slush Fund Probe Targets 18 States In Senate Spending

Washington May 22 The slush fund committee will probe campaign expenditures in eighteen states with heavy emphasis on races where Republican Senators seek renomination. Democrats push Newberry issue while testing wet and dry divides, with names like Rockefeller Jr and Elbert Gary circling the inquiry as Reed’s absence delays organizing until June.

Washington Senate Alush Fund Committee Slush Fund Committee Democratic Party Arizona Iowa Kansas Kentucky Idaho Oklahoma Wisconsin Ilinois Nevada New Hampshire Pennstanaa California Utah Oregon New York Indiana League Angela Newberry McKinley Lllmere Fepper Pennsylvania Congress King Democrat Reed Jimme

Stamford Man Dies in Boston Hotel

Stamford man John I Ryan a clothing merchant of Stamford Conn was found dead in his room at the Hotel Essex in Boston. A medical examiner ruled natural causes. He leaves a wife two sons John Jr and Walter and two daughters Louise and Mrs Peter Earl. A second report notes John F Ryan Sr of 20 Chesterfield Road Stamford found dead in Motel Essex Boston. he was a clothing salesman with Goldsmith Clothing Co of Philadelphia overseeing the New York branch.

Boston John I Ryan Stamford Conn Essex John F. Ryan, Sr Chesterfield Road Ryan Goldsmith Clothing Company Philadelphia New York Tis Jeaves Wrunvey John Jr Walter Pelham Louise Ryan Stratford Peter Earl Utica

Bathtub Girl May Take Stand Today

The Bathtub Girl plans to testify today in a New York case. She disputes reports of her hair turning brunette and challenges the man Carroll, arguing she has only lived in New York seven months and cannot have a soiled reputation in such a short time. Philip Payne testified last Friday that Carroll spoke of a tub stunt involving wine. The trial is expected to continue into another week.

Carroll New York Miss Hawley Philip Payne Pathe

Fairfield Car Plunges Into Water In Reservoir

A new brougham driven by Mr. Bishop plunged into a reservoir near the Godfrey estate after a tire blew out on a narrow, winding road. Bishop and Mr. Giosa escaped, swam to shore, and the car rested 14 feet underwater. State police aided as wrecking crews labored to recover the vehicle all day. Bishop is married to Gloria Gould of Paris with a baby daughter.

Godfrey Estate Mr. Bishop F. l. Mills Company Hemiseka Bishop Auto Mr. Bishes Gloria Gould Paris

French Targuist surrender signals wider action

French headquarters report Tugaiusts pushed forward on both sides of a patient, preparing for extended operations. The enemy offered feeble resistance, with a tribal commission anticipated soon. London reports no confirmation of Abd el Krim's capture despite Tangier urgency and Tangier lines.

London Abd-el-Krim Tangier Marovito

Purpose in Life Urged at United Church Service

Rev L Knapp urged a dominating purpose to give life direction at the new United Church service. He urged older members to set goals for themselves and help the young, citing a clear aim as essential to a united and commanding personality. A musical program accompanied the sermon with floral chancel decor.

United Church Service Forrest L. Knapp New United Church Mr. Knapp Elmer Bairdsley Grand Central Station Hie Earth Methodist Service

Helium Tests for Divers Address Submarine Rescue Off Block Island

Navy divers continue helium tests to restore circulation in S 51 rescue work off Block Island. An emergency order for ten flasks of helium was sent from New London to Pittsburgh for experiments. Navy chief diver G C L Tibbala and medical experts oversee tests in a 500 pound air tank as a diver endures 130 foot pressures, facing nitrogen bubbles and paralysis risks during ascent.

Block Island New London Navy Department C. L. Tibbala Navy Pittsburgh Norfolk Navy Yard

Wallingford Church Damaged by Basement Fire

Fire swept Holy Trinity Catholic church in Wallingford damaging the basement chapel and spreading into the main building before control. Loss estimated in the thousands. cause believed to be defective wiring. Assistant Stev Charles Ek Lane awakened by a light and saved the Holy Sacrament and vessels.

Wallingford Holy Trinity Catholic Church Stev Charles Ek. Lane Kane Holy Trinity Bn Ald

Obituary notices from Stratford and surrounding area

Obituaries list funeral details for John Schatzman fifty eight of 86 Seeley street with services at his home and burial at Mountain Grove, George B Davis sixty seven at 89 Catherine street with 2:00 pm funeral, Mary Lynch Keane wife of Patrick Lynch died Friday in Danbury with a shelter rock home funeral at 116 and St Peters church requiem mass. William Ventulett of 664 Stratford avenue Stratford drowned Friday evening. service and viewing arrangements noted. Vermela Cervene eighteen died Friday from 335 Harlem street with 9:00 am mass at St Raphael’s. Augustus Hines of 375 Seaview avenue funeral at Henry E. Bishop chapel 2:00 pm. interment Lakeview cemetery. William Lyons found dead on his houseboat near the power house Seaview avenue. funeral 3:30 pm at August G. Baker mortuary Stratford avenue. Park cemetery. Miss Mary cilla Mallory died in Rome arrived body to city. service at St John’s Episcopal Church 2 45 pm. burial Mountain Grove. William C Burt of 176 Fairview avenue funeral 8:00 am at home with 9:00 am Mass at St Patrick’s church. burial private. Hazelle C Peck widow of Edward M Peck New Milford survived by husband and daughters G W Hatch and S W Burr and son George of Danbury. Edward W Corcoran of 240 William street funeral Wednesday at 8:30 am and St Charles church 9:00 am Requiem mass. burial St Mary’s cemetery. Survived by daughter Leonarda Corcoran teacher at McKinley school. member of Woodmen of the World.

Mary Lynch Keane Patrick Lynch Danbury Shelter Rock St. Peter's Church Kane Vincent Walter Daniel Patrick Thomas Lynch Bridgeport William Ventulett Wiliam Ventuett Stratford Avenue Stratford Arthur Summers White Street Lews Ventulett Mr. Venturett Samuel Harvia August G. Baker Park Cemetery Runeru vi Vermela Cervone Paul Cervone Harlem Street St. Raphael's Church Wiliam Lyons Seaview Avenue Lyons Robert Lyons Ward Lyons Gisten Margaret Grady Sarah Leach Rachael White Naugatuck Aerue Order of Eagles Alrea Marycilla Mallory Rome Italy St. John’s Episcopal Church Mountain Grove Mies Mallory Charlotte Glover George Scovill Mallory Marshall J Mallory Wilfred D. Mellersh London England Lily Spooner Miss Mallory Stratfield Hotel Stratfield William C. Burt Willam C. Burt Fairview Avenue St. Patrick’s Church Farward W. Corcoran Edward W. Corcoran Wiliam Street St. Charles Church St. Mary's Cemetery Leonada Corcoran McKinley School Sovereign Camp Woodmen of the World

Attempted self harm Curtis by John Hurtuk

John Hurtuk, 30, of 658 Hallett Street, attempted suicide by cutting his legs and body after a night of intoxication. His landlady summoned an ambulance. he was treated at Emergency Hospital by Dr Haberlin for self-inflicted wounds and taken to Hillside Hospital.

John Hurtuk Hallett Hurtuk Haberlin Hillside

Ohio party leaders back statewide liquor referendum

Republican national committeeman Maurice Maschke and Democratic county chairman W. B. Gongwer urged a state wide referendum on prohibition in Cleveland. Maschke said the liquor question dominates elections and should be decided by the people, not politics, while Gongware stressed a referendum to remove the issue from political squabbles.

Clevellland Maurice Maschke B. Gongwer United In Manchke Dongwer

County Congress Meets Tomorrow in Westport YMCA

A large delegation of local women is expected at the first meeting of the Fa County Congress of the Connecticut Congress of Parents and Teachers tomorrow in the Westport Y M C A Mrs Nf Wooster Webber as guest of honor Speakers include Mrs Frank S Power New Haven Mrs M J Field Juvenile Court chair West Haven Dr Lloyd J Thompson dental hygiene director and Mrs John Baker Westport Attendees will bring a boxed luncheon and will be served coffee by Westport women.

Fa‘ County Connecticut Congress of Parents and Teachers Westport Y. M Nf. Wooster Webber Frank 8. Power New Haven M. J. Field State Congress Willian Mectabe West Haven Lloyd J. Thompson Connecticut Dental Hygiene Association John Baker Westport

Rabbits Blather Oversells Ground as Homesites

Albany May 23 AP Dr Alexander C Fitch state historian called the White Plains anniversary observance a disgraceful affair that devolved into a real estate sale at Scarsdale. He criticized the 1925 Regents stand against a unified sesquicentennial program for New York in the Revolution.

Albany Alexander C. Fitch White Plains Scarsdale Fitck Board of Regents New York

Pair chafe under booze detention in Danbury

Danbury, May 28 Special The man and woman held awaiting bonds after State Trooper Tucker arrested them for transporting 160 gallons of alcohol show restlessness with no bail posted. Bonds are set at 1000 dollars. The couple are Morris Rand twenty one and Rose Cicctolino thirty one. Rand says his home is New Haven and the woman says she lives in New York.

Danbury Tucker Morris Rand Rose Cicctolino Pat Rand New Haven New York

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