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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1926
Page
2
A fragment discusses unrest and social strain in a city as sobriety is debated. It claims industrial systems freed men from work, urging sobriety as desirable while noting wives and children left to fend for themselves amidst economic stress and social denunciation.
Patrolman OConnell, nephew of Captain John OConnell, exchanged heated words with Lieutenant Con nery over alleged extra work. OConnell had been off duty after illness, and Con nery was in uniform when the confrontation occurred, with both sides blaming the other.
Trumbull and Commissioner Blodgett return from Maine to attend a dinner at Mr Burgham's Sonor, with the full board of Hioamount present including Bursham Laverty Hobbs Phelan Fairshield Wheeler and other officials. The report notes attendees and mentions tax and relief offices in connection with the event and the private garage details.
A man named Wendling died from injuries after a head on crash with a machine driven by Joseph Kunz on School Street. Verence McHugh, 22 Relay Place, was arrested on manslaughter charges and held on $2,500 bond. McHugh reportedly drove on the wrong side of the street. Wendling and McHugh were hospitalized with severe injuries.
Olympia Macri headlined a concert at the high school with an Italian program led by Amita Amity. An audience of about 600 attended as Macri and a renowned comedian performed, while other pieces were delivered in Italian and the event featured a recounting of a prior affair.
Abd-El-Krim surrendered to French forces in French Morocco after long resistance. Krim placed himself and family under French protection, with 40 Spanish prisoners freed and sent to Fez. France and Spain plan pacification of the Rif between Tetuan and Sheshuun, while Krim travels to Taza under French guard.
National Commander John R. McQuigg visits, greeted by G. A. R. posts and the American Legion in a layered ceremony. Attendees include Commander F. A. King, A. J. Faulkner, H. A. Jackson, Rev. James W. Davis, Mrs. J. Sterling Edwards, Mayor F. William Behrens, and other officers plus local veterans. Second row lists Joseph Tyler, Thomas Bracken, James Forbes, James Richmond, George Rutherford, Del Bennett, H. P. Rugg, and Dr F. A. Cargill.
Commander McQuigg tours Bridgeport after a luncheon where George H. Woolf praised him as a “lovable man.” The talk covered Legion aims, defense of the Constitution, law and order, and a push for a permanent world court while promoting American peace via readiness and the Endowment Fund for disabled veterans and orphans.
Carroll faces perjury charges in a liquor party case after immunity allowed him to testify before a grand jury. The defense portrays the inquiry as a probe into the source of liquor while the prosecution argues Joyce Hawley’s testimony suffices to prove perjury regardless of liquor present.
The report details Count May's troubled love life tied to a 1921 marriage to dancer Lina Ameel, later divorced in 1923 amid lawsuits over alimony and the title of Countess. May explains past actions to Pamela Speyer, hoping to marry again, while historians note American aviation milestones at the Pole.
John Goldstrom reports from Berlin that a Barth Circler has set a new travel record from New York to Berlin, arriving 1 day 5 hours 49 minutes after departure. The pilot expects to reach Moscow in about 12 hours, aiming to beat the existing New York to Moscow record. Previous holders include John Henry Mears and Andre Jager-Schmidt, with Nellie Bly noted for historical comparison.
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