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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1926
Page
11
Judge Pratt discusses how mental adjustment influences criminal responsibility and probate custody cases. He cites grandparent custody fights, religious and national factors in decisions, and a Hungarian girl case illustrating cultural adaptation versus welfare outcomes.
An old advertisement warns thousands of middle aged women about dangerous high blood pressure linked to poisonous waste buildup. It claims symptoms include dizziness, breathlessness, headaches, flushed face, and sleep loss. It promotes a drug purchasable at Hindle Drug Stores claiming rapid relief.
Judge Miller says time has come for older generations to step back from power and allow younger people to lead. He argues the country’s future hinges on preparing boys and girls for adulthood and civic duty, promoting responsible youth in the city.
Tokyo reports massive mud and lava flow from Mount Tokieal eruption in Hokkaido province. Hundreds dead or missing as lava inundates villages. doctors and relief workers assist survivors. Landslides and flooding traced to crater lake release threaten remaining communities.
The Bridgeport Ladies Charitable Society hosts an afternoon tea reception from 4 to 6 at Mrs Walter B Lashar s home. Members line up to greet guests, with Mrs John Whitney in charge of a heritage basket for contributions. An orchestra will provide music.
The court refused to hear arguments from Attorney Thomis & Finn yesterday in Superior Court before Judge Waldo Minnen and two others regarding a $65,900 claim brought by Christina Klein of Bridgeport. A subsequent award to Klein totaled $1,700 as she, a 69-year-old, was injured when a wagon crashed after a ladder on a motor vehicle protruded, throwing her onto the pavement and fracturing an arm. The proceedings were limited as questions were not permitted.
The report shows Canada’s external commerce for the fiscal year ended March with total trade over two hundred seventy seven million dollars and a trade balance in Canada’s favor of about forty million. Exports rose nearly a quarter to about two and a quarter billion, led by grain and derivative products to the United Kingdom, while imports from the United States climbed by over one hundred million. Germany Japan and other markets shifted ranking as Canada expanded sales of paper pulp lumber grain products and molded goods, with notable gains in the Netherlands Belgium and the British Indies China.
Vital statistics record births announcing a daughter born May 15 to William and Anna Simmons at 665 Lafayette Street and a daughter born May 13 to William and Ethel Conway at 2030 Park Avenue, among others including sons born May 22 to William and Mary Teavey and May 14 to Francisco Memolr and Belinda Memolr, with numerous additional listings at varied streets and ages listed for the parents and partners.
Joseph Ginsburg a 45 year old bondsman was kidnapped in front of his Chicago home early today. He was taken for a ride robbed of 600 dollars shot twice and dumped from an abductors car on a deserted Lyons road. A chest wound may prove fatal. surgeons say he is reticent and would not describe his captors or the ride. Police believe his work as a bondsman may have created enemies.
In Pittsfield Massachusetts Joyce Hawley famed for a controversial bathtub party was set to perform at a June 2 fundraiser for the Pittafeld Boat Club. Officials faced criticism after announcing her engagement which sparked executive sessions and new trouble for local leaders amid public backlash.
Nesry seeks copyright for the local revue Palace Theater in Bridgeport featuring non professional performers. The show titled fe in Bridgeport includes songs I'm a Son of PR Barnum and Splash Me and lists Stella and Addie Lovenberg with associates as involved.
General Simon Petlura once a Ukrainian anti Bolshevik leader was shot in Paris on Boulevard Saint Michel today and died soon after in a hospital. The assassin cited Petluras harsh treatment of Russian Jews during his governorship in Ukraine in 1917. Petlura faced charges of atrocities and led Ukrainian forces before fleeing Kiev as Soviet troops advanced.
George N Carrine, hat maker of Danbury, whose Park avenue factory burned May 20 1926 causing a 50000 loss, filed four suits in Superior court yesterday asking 35000 in damages from The Insurance Company of North America Star Insurance Fireman’s Fund Insurance and Queen Insurance. He alleges the companies have refused payment.
Berlin May 25 AP Prof Karl Holl privy councillor eminent church historian and Berlin University faculty member died today aged sixty The other item notes that Rodin's The Kiss sculpture sent to Japan is exhibited behind a large bamboo screen in a public park to avoid shocking sensibilities
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