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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1926

Page

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Count Hugo May and Pamela Speyer Wed After Church Lift

New York reports that three hours after Catholics lifted a ban, Count Hugo May and Pamela Speyer married at St Patrick’s Cathedral rectory. The ceremony, performed by Monsignor Lavelle, followed a costly publicity saga and a church ruling that May had not been properly married previously. The couple planned to live in Europe after ten days in Atlantic City.

New York Hugo Charles May Palmera Speyer St. Patrick's Cathedral Michael J. Lavelle C Curch Charecellor Munich Coust Lina Amsel Atlantic City Europe Wren Count May Edgar Amis Speyer Greenwich Village Samuel Untermyer Untermyer Count May West 12Th Street Sintermyer T. H. Thiesing

Indiana Twins Joined at Abdomen Gain Weight Since Birth

South Bend Ind May 27 AP Gaining a pound in weight since their birth Lucy and Besale Medich joined at the abdomen with their hearts at either end and their backbone continuous from one to the other seemed as healthy today as infants of their age can be Physicians are convinced the twins are likely to endure the horror of living though they will have to spend their lives lying on their mutual back or face downward

South Bexd Ind Lucy Besale Medich

Andrews seeks new pill rules and entry rights

Wide range of local items appears from the district pages with notes on public utilities hearings, memorial events, and political shifts. Among the most concrete items are references to a public utilities commission hearing, a memorial Day observance, and various local political developments.

Police Arrest Man In Preacher Probe

Kenneth P. Ormiston, former radio operator at Anmeee Jus temple and friend of Mrs. Aimee Semple McPherson, was detained by Detective Captain Taylor of Los Angeles and held for questioning regarding Mrs. McPhersons disappearance on May 18.

Kenneth P. Ormiston Anmeee Jus Temple Mra Aimee Semple McPherson Captain Taylor Los Angeles

Settlement May Be Reached In Bridgeport Water Rates

Bridgeport Hydraulic Co faces a $510000 annual rate increase request as hearings near a possible fourth session on June 14. A conference between company and city and town lawyers suggests only two disputed items, depreciation at 125000 and amortization at 50000, may delay a settlement.

Blartford Public Utilities Commission Bridgeport Hydraulic Co The Hydraulic Co Bridgeport Fairfield Stratford Grout Jonathan Grout

White Star Line II to Be Sold in June

Plans for the sale of the White Star Line by International Mercantile Marine to a British syndicate led by Furness Withy for about 36 million dollars have been finalized and will be voted on by stockholders June 17. The proposal calls for selling the entire Oceanic Steam Navigation Company capital stock for not less than seven million pounds in cash or mixed terms, with anti competition provisions. Proceeds will fund new ships or reduce bonded debt.

New York White Star Line International Mercantie Marine Company Furness, Withy and Company, Ltd England P. A Franklin Oceanic Steam Navigation Company, Ltd Eash M. OM Oceanic Company International Marcoyue Marine

Spanish War Veterans Skip Memorial Day Parade

In Stamford on May 27 a Spanish American War veteran group led by Fredswick A Hil camp refused to participate in the Memorial Day observance. The move followed plans to hold ceremonies at Woodland Cemetery near a Soldiers' movement site in St Johns park, cited as a noisier venue with traffic concerns. The Central Veterans' association issued a public invitation for all Spanish American War veterans to join the ceremonies regardless of the camp's stance.

Taairfield County Fairfiola Srater Redding Stanford Husband Milford Stratford Shelton Danbury Biany Masser School Pup Stamford Legion McQuigg Fredswick A. Hil United Spanish War Veterans Liti Chep Veremoniee Veterans Arkycalion Uwnder Aes Core St. John's Park Trafic Aasotivation Thia Tha Arnold Hovert L. Weed Gouge A Charles J. Walte Augustus Moreda

Former Police Chief's Car Kills Four-Year-Old Boy

Former Police Chief Joby Redgate drove on Noble Avenue at 3 40 p m when a four year old boy darted from Park Street into his path. The boy Huott suffered a fractured skull and died two hours later at Bridgeport Hospital. Coroner Paelan to conduct inquiry. Redgate released on own recognizance. Funeral for Elliott boy set for tomorrow at Park Street home of his parents Mr and Mrs William Elliott 598 Park Street. The family planned to move from this address.

Joby Jr. Redgate William Elliott Bridgeport Hospital Noble Avenue Mr. Redgate Park Street Boy William Halliott Mary Kenneth

Carroll Guilty On Perjury In Bath Tub Claim

New York, May 27 AP Earl Carroll found guilty of perjury for telling grand juries no one occupied a bath tub at his Washington party. Not guilty on liquor testimony. Five day trial featured Joyce Hawley, 17, who testified she sat in the tub and drank. Defense alleged witness coercion. government witnesses supported tub scene and producer’s veracity. Jury deliberated five minutes. Carroll's lawyers expect appeal.

New York Earl Carroll Washington Carroll Joyce Hawley Tuth Miss Hawley Carrels

Abd El Krim Surrenders to French in Morocco

Abd El Krim, historic Moroccan chieftain, surrenders to French forces in Fez Morocco after a staged escort to Tarquist. He is expected to formalize submission to Jules Atees, the French resident general, as he travels toward a ceremonial rendezvous.

Mex Dai Washington Sailanches Chamoer Adg-E-Krim Ines Taos Fez Morocco France Abd-El-Krim Irenen Vines Tazs Tomoriow Jules Atees Muarousne Tarquist Spahl Hamidou Quedrant Sandag

Society Woman Sought in Major New York Stock Fraud

New York society woman sought as the Queen of Swindlers amid a $5,000,000 stock fraud case. Harry Acton of 720 Riverside Drive held on grand larceny. State troopers nabbed him at the Cornell club. Authorities say the scheme involved fake banks and deposit firms, with 16 arrests anticipated and victims including farmers and a Callicoon construction company president.

New York Leowia Jefferson Market Court Harry Acton Riverside Drive Acton Cornell Club Emile Brigaud Lewis Wall Street Paul Sarazen Attorney Generals Office Ball Lewin York Home Deposit Company H. A. Bullar Multi Vane Construction Company Callicoon, N

Presbyterians Choose Modernist Moderator in 188th Assembly

In Baltimore on May 27 AP report says Dr William G. Thompson of Columbus won the moderator post of the Presbyterian Church in the United States of America by a strong modernist majority. Known as a Fundamentalist, he opposed by Dr Lupstsy BratAfer. vote 585 to 82 contrasts with last year’s 2 vote margin. Thompson pledged to address prohibition first, signaling a cautious approach amid intra church debates.

Baltimore Willian G. Thompson Columbus General Assembly Presbyterian Borth United States of America Off Flee Br. Thompson Khim Lupstsy BratAfer Charles R. Midman

Foreman Saves 63 Miners From Coal Shaft Fire

Thomas Hislop assistant mine foreman and his son Robert saved 63 trapped miners at Mount Lookout colliery near Scranton. Fire broke out near the shaft mouth, but Hislop diverted the air flow and led workers through smoke for five hours to safety until rescuers arrived.

Scranton Mount Lookout Temple Anthracite Coal Company St Wroming Thomas Hislop Robert Hislop Wyoming Valley

Debt accord delayed as French chamber backs cabinet

Paris May 27 AP Tar Brl and cabinet won four new leave on life from the Chamber of Deputies after a turbulent session. Radicals and Socialists attacked, opposition pressed for immediate interpellation on finances and debt. Chamber backed the cabinet 320 to 209 as center united with Briand ministry. Socialists and part of radicals with Communists opposed. The chamber was thrown into confusion.

Paris Tar Brland Chamber of Deputies Couran Chamber Center Anight Briand Radical Chimber

Relatives Lose Fight to Break Ella Rogers Will

Surrogate James A. Foley directed a jury to sustain Miss Killa A. Rogers's will leaving a $2.6 million estate to maternal cousins and institutions. Howland Pell, longtime adviser since her father Columbus B. Rogers’s 1894 death, received $200,000, real estate, and half the residuary estate. Mrs Nicoll and the Cathedral of Saint John the Divine are named for major shares and charitable bequests totalled $110,000.

New York James A. Folay Killa A. Rogers Foley Miss Rogers Columbus B. Rogers Howland Pell Misa Hmlly B. Nicol Winterhaven Florida Mies Roger Westport Conn Cathedral of John the Divine

Jones and Sweets er Stay In Golf Tourney

Bobby Jones of Atlanta dominates British match play at Muirfield advancing to the quarterfinals after a stunning second-round win over Robert Harris while Jess Sweetser of New York also claims two victories. Other Americans fall as the field narrows to eight with quarterfinals set for tomorrow, Jones facing Jamieson and Sweetser meeting Scott.

Bears New Haven Albany Providence Profs Brasscos Thittles Robin Apit Cincimati Lewin Naong Chicago Wine Detroit Laint Ings Bobby Jovea Jose Sweetver Brooklown Mulrfield Scotland Bobby Jones Atlanta Robert Harris Jones Jess Sweetser New York Guan Watts Gunn W. W. Brownlow Noon Jesse Guilford Beaton Orme Bristune Grant Peacock Garden City Brownlow Harry Brower Princeton University H.C. McMaster Afl W. G. Brownlow W. A. Murray Jess Sweetner Robert Scott G. C. Kileyva F. Gimpson A. Jamieson Sweetser Rovert Scott Glasgow Great Britain Land of Golf and Golfiers Jonen-Harris Muirfield Harris

Strange Happenings at Massee School Linked to Expelled Students

SPAMFORD May 27 Sperial The police investigate a queer series of events at Massee School including a fire near baths, a midnight private fire alarm, and a hedge fire. Two expelled students from New York and Newark were accused after repeated violations. authorities suspect they are involved.

Massee School Spamford Sperial Massee Sboul Bath Bounes Suatem Amy John Redfeld Gramercy Place New York Ceorme Trojan Hetwall Plave Newarkala Raymond J. Kwaantk Acho Kweentk Stamford

Prohibition Bills Face Senate Hearings on Enforcement

Washington witnesses urge strengthen Volstead Act as Senate Judiciary tackles liquor laws. Secretary Andrews defends federal enforcement powers for home searches and penalties. debate includes army navy support and penalties for illicit transport and possession. Republicans and Democrats clash over legality and national policy during May hearings at the Capitol.

Washington Capitol Andrews Heim Clary Mai California Warbhingten Bsen Pennsylvania McKinley Stanfield Orezon Edge Republica Jersey Reipublican Idaho Giesecrat Virginia Wale Senate

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