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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Nov 01, 1926

Page

3

Anarchy or Law Is Election Issue Declared by Wheeler

Washington October 91 Wayne RR Wheeler, Anti-Saloon League general counsel, argues in an address that constitutional anarchy or law enforcement will drive voters in spring elections. He cites straw polls in New York, Minnesota, Wisconsin as attacks on representative government and warns of state referenda reshaping enforcement of the constitution. He says supporters of law and order back Congressmen who uphold the Constitution and oppose illegal methods to violate it.

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City Considers Playground on Spare City Land Near Sewage Plant

Mayor Berens stated the administration is seriously considering using part of the city owned acreage near the sewage disposal plant for a playground. The proposal seeks to convert idle land into a public recreation area for residents.

Berens Beni Au Playground

One Price Policy Adopted by Municipal Filling Stations

The Municipal Filling Stations Inc adopts a new One Price policy effective end of November. Public reception described as encouraging with motorists paying the daily rate for Sinclair online without discounts. Station managers urged to collect customer opinions and report daily to main offices. The policy applies to wholesale customers at the same rate as retail with no cards or special arrangements.

Muicipal Filling Trons, Inc T Ty Indiate

Democrats Likely to Make Senate Gains Experts Say

Washington voters faced a pivotal election as Democrats seek to gain nine Senate seats and thirty-six House seats. Analysts differed on chances, with some Republican insurgents predicting gains while others saw a solid Democratic path in key contests from New York and Ohio to Maryland and Wisconsin. Prohibition and tariff issues loom large amid campaigns in multiple states.

Senate Washington Congress House Republian Piesant Goolidge Coolidee Prosperity Economi Oy

Two policemen shot in attempted capture

Chicago dated October 21 AP reports two plainclothes police officers were wounded during a bid to arrest an auto theft suspect. Sergeant Joyd Beardsley was shot near the heart and Officer Jamea Brien was shot in the hand. The armed suspect fled by leaping onto a passing freight train. Brien said he believed he had wounded him.

Chicago Joyd Beardsley Jamea Brien O'Brien

Man uses two public safety items to slay wife and self

Fragmentary report describes Chude Vo Enslow, a prominent Red ding business man, who attacked his wife and then killed himself early yesterday. He used two public safety items in the incident, firing a weapon at his wife and taking his own life.

Man Eting, Hi Chude Vo Enslow Redding Kallga Enslow

Cut Motor Fees Raise Gas Taxes Stoeckle Advises

Connecticut Commissioner of Motor Vehicles Stoeckel urged lowering motor vehicle registration fees and increasing the gas tax at the National Safety Council meeting in Detroit. He supported a gross weight based fee system, argued operator taxes should cover costs, and called for uniform interstate motor vehicle laws to ease nationwide travel.

Motor Vehicles Stoeckel Connecticut Safety Congress National Safety Council Detroit U. S. Bureau of Standards Departments of Motor Vehicles High Ways Stoeckal

Man threatens to blow up New York bank

Police warned banks to watch for a shabby dressed, emaciated man who entered the East Forty Second branch of National City Bank on Friday and handed a note claiming a bottle of nitroglycerine would detonate the building if money was not handed over. He fled after the teller left to summon officers.

New York East Forty Second National City Bank X.Y. Z

Million Tax Sought From “Beer Baron”

In Philadelphia on October 3 AP reports a tax lien of 1 241 926 48 against Max Hassel of Reading Pa known as the Millionaire Newsboy Tree Baron. The lien covers 1920 to 1925 income taxes and penalties.

Philadelphia Max Hassel Reading Treer Baron Hassel Tlassel

National Spun Silk Company Voids Fine Test Case

In New Bedford Ort 31, the National Spun Silk Co through counsel sought a nominal $100 fine in the District Court for violating state labor laws by attempting to prevent employees from joining labor organizations. An appeal to test constitutionality was taken to the Supreme Court. The defense argued employer rights to hire and fire at discretion have been decided in higher courts, and the company wished to settle the matter once and for all, planning to appeal despite potential acquittal if tried in district court.

New Bedford Ort N National District Supreme Court Aon United States Supreme Court Mageachusetts District Court

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