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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1926
Page
2
New York May 27 Joyce Hawley known as the bath tub girl reacts to news of Carroll’s perjury conviction. She says she hopes he won’t talk to reporters and that a fine would suffice. Hawley, engaged to vaudeville actor Arthur Henry, plans to marry and manage her career after her Yevee engagement ends, with a ballroom dancing act in the works.
In a court session jurors returned guilty verdicts on counts three and six while finding not guilty on counts two and five. Judge Goddard raised Carroll's bail to 2500 and set a sentence date in a week. The producer faced six counts originally, two were dismissed on prosecution’s recommendation.
Clerical clashes between Herriot supporters and radical factions disrupts parliamentary sessions in Paris. Government postpones financial measures to focus on electoral reform, creating uncertainty over the Washington debt settlement timing. Socialists attack the government over conferences with American bankers and foreign influence.
William Shack, unable to work for four years, asks the tax abatement for 779 Willam Street. His wife is dead and two sons are mentioned as the salon committee considers his claim. He says he sold furniture to pay doctors, and cites tax years 1928 1954 and 1935. Other cases before the committee involve tax funds and payments.
SEW YORK May 27 AP The suit of Miss Ella C Patterson of Milwaukee a niece for General Ambrose Burnside seeking to restrain Colgate and company from featuring Burnside in shaving cream adverts was dismissed in Supreme court today Miss Patterson sought damages of 160000 claiming use of Burnside’s name and image in a facetious manner demeaned her as the surviving relative
Rabbi Jacob I. Mayorowitz spoke to the Park Street church Men's League on the Recognition of the Individual. An open forum followed with Rabbi Meyerowitz answering questions. Annual officer elections elected Clauss Black president and a slate of vice presidents, secretary, and treasurer with a full executive committee. Rabbi Meyerowitz invited Rev. T Beale to give a reciprocity address at the Park Avenue temple on Friday, June 31. Beale accepted and will announce his subject later.
The Standard Motors corporation now at 2177-281 Fairfield Avenue has leased the Peerless building at 3863 Fairfield Avenue for more than 200000 dollars with an option to purchase. Morris Mellitz, president, and I W Resnik of New Haven arranged the agreement, to be used as office garage and showroom. LeBaron Body Company will relocate into the Peerless space within a month, taking over about 60000 square feet from Morris Metal Products plant owned by William J Shaughnessy.
Hartford May 27 AP Arthur L Peale of Norwich named to the State Park and Forest commission by Governor Trumbull to succeed Fayette L Wright who resigned. Peale, longtime forester and local official, has roots in Norwich and service in Scouts playgrounds and land acquisitions for parks.
Triesto Siu, veteran rebel leader of 1914, was shot to death in Nogales Sonora while attempting to escape military authorities. He had lived as a fugitive in Los Angeles and had recently traveled to Tucson. A cousin of General Anchete, an officer at Nogales, was killed in 1917 in Saharuita Sonora.
The appellate division of the Supreme Court declared unconstitutional a recently enacted state legislative measure aimed at preventing the Mor inet government of Russia from collecting policies issued by American insurance companies.
Atlantic City May 27 AP enthusiastic applause greeted a speech for strict enforcement of the Volstead Act spurring the General Federation of Women’s Clubs to plan a declaration against modification. Leaders from New Jersey urged amending provisions to maintain the existing prohibition stance amid rival views and regional prompts.
John Spignolo of Hartford owner of a macaroni business filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in the U S District Court at New Haven. His liabilities are listed at 5400 and assets at about 1,130 35, with creditors and other details mentioned in the filing.
Bridgeport hearings on water rates focus on valuation disputes and the potential for agreement on stock and bond valuations. Lawyers urge interim talks between Hill and Harding to simplify future proceedings while considering allocation of income between fire service, meters and flat rates.
The State Normal School at Danbury faced rejection of its dormitory plan after the Board of Control vetoed the project. The motion cited insufficient funds for equipment after construction costs, with a $200,000 appropriation and a lowest bid of $178,273, leaving a small balance for furnishings. The Hewlett company of Bridgeport had submitted the lowest bid.
Berlin May 27 President Hindenburg received a committee from the Platt-Deutsche Verein of New York and voiced gratitude for friendly German American relations. He thanked German Americans for relief work and accepted an honorary diploma plus 500 dollars for German widows and orphans.
Eight year old Julius Loxon of 399 Enest Avenue was treated at Emergency hospital for a dog bite to the calf of his left leg.
Fairfield Constable Arthur J. Bennett says the grand jury vindicated him in the shooting of Henry Fischer, though the shooter remains unnamed. He praises friends, notes public sentiment shifted, and expresses readiness to return to duty. Deputy Holmes calls the finding satisfactory. three other raid officers were cleared by the coroner.
The Count and his cabaret wife, divorced three years earlier, wed and will reside in Germany with the Speyer family. Sir Edgar Speyer declined comment on the nuptials while Lady Speyer remained silent. At a reception, a servant complained of a faulty front door bell and Count May fixed it, while reporters were kept from the front and admitted only at the back.
A reorganization meeting of the Automobile Club of Bridgeport was held at the Chamber of Commerce office yesterday at 6. The club, founded in 1900 and suspended in 1917 due to the war, will elect officers at a directors meeting in June. Headquarters and a tourist bureau will be at the Stratfield Hotel lobby. James McIntyre presided pro tem and Bert Lyon acted as secretary pro tem at the last meeting. Fifteen directors will serve, with five at three year terms.
At 10:00 a m to 830 Noble avenue Anna Barker eighty eight taken to Bridgeport hospital with a fractured right leg. At 11:30 a m to 24 Jones avenue Kate Shaughnesey seventy five treated for lacerations and taken to St Vincent's hospital. At 12:36 p m to 3 Hallett street Julia Jarubik fifty six taken to Bridgeport hospital. At 12:50 p m to Stratford W B Park forty six taken to Bridgeport hospital with fractured right ankle. At 8 90 p m to 10423 Noble avenue No patient found. 10:00 p m to 280 East avenue Wirrup Harriett twenty one taken to Bridgeport hospital with hemorrhage.
Washington May 27 AP After talks with President Coolidge Senate leaders remain unsure of Congress adjournment date with estimates ranging from June 10 to July 16. Farm relief and the French debt settlement are main obstacles while bills for Army Air service expansion Federal aid roads and radio control advance.
The article details Abd El Krim surrendering to French troops with Montagne present, as Krim coordinates delivery of French prisoners and asks for pardon for himself and family. It notes tribesmen’ s fear of vengeance, Krim’s letter exchanges, and the surrender of the Beni Zeroual tribesman amid shifting combat operations in the Rift.
Mrs. Thomas Connor and William Tickey will lead a card party tonight hosted by the Twelfth District Republican club in its Union Avenue rooms. Both men and women in the district sponsor the event with many prizes donated, and refreshments will be served.
Governor Small ousts Warden John L. Whitman of Joliet State Prison amid grand jury investigations into prison conditions and the Chicago crime problem. Elmer J. Green named interim prison head as Will county grand jury reports after the deputy warden’s death and seven convict escapes. Five of the escapees arraigned on murder indictments. two fugitives remain at large. In Chicago, Will county grand jury investigating crime commissions is defied by beer runners Myles and William O’Donnell, brothers tied to the McSwiggin slaying. they refuse to answer and face potential contempt charges.
The assembly heard testimony on church standards amid debate over constitutional amendments and the Volstead act. Dr. Thompson defended his faith while Dr. Erdman urged unity and support, and Dr. McCarney warned the church against a decline, stressing a just cause over nominating a single candidate.
Members of the Lieutenant N. W. Blahop Camp of the United Spanish War Veterans will join Memorial services at Central High on Sunday May 30 assembling at 2:30 p.m. in uniform before marching into the auditorium. They will also participate in the May 31 parade. nonuniform members will wear civilian dress with badges and a dinner follows at the Elica club.
Dr Wallace Buttrick, chairman of the General Education Board at Johns Hopkins, died today at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore of a cerebral hemorrhage. The 58 year old arrived from Scarsdale, New York on March 22 for a general examination and had been treated for high blood pressure.
Lieutenant Commander Richard E. Byrd and the crew of the expedition steamer Chantecler arrived at Gravesend England after their Spitsbergen to North Pole flight aboard the Josephine Ford. The party was reported in good condition by late tonight. Herbert Jones of Indianapolis was injured during a crash while attempting to qualify for Monday's 500 mile race at the Speedway. He was rushed to hospital in an unconscious condition.
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