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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Nov 03, 1926

Page

2

Ten Convicts Die In Honduras Square Shooting

Ten of about two hundred escaped convicts were captured in Ceiba Honduras and executed one after another in the town square. The American Consul was asked to hand them to Honduran authorities but the process led to the executions. Captain Robert Simpson of Amapala described unrest and fear as authorities pursued the escapees.

Honduras Ortebans Totiy Bs Viedras Brothers Amupala Westenday Vistors Bluefields Cuigay Hon Taras Consel Cerda Amipi U4 Ceiba Shanda Cirel Washington Rooker Viney Mia Robert Simpson Amapala Sunustal Derby

Gun Totin g Pastor Quits His Church

The pastor, accused in a firearms incident, resigns from his church amid trustee dispute and pressure to step down. Details indicate internal controversy and formal action leading to his departure.

King Party Wins in Canada Voting

Ottawa November 2 reports show fourteen Mackenzie King cabinet members failed to regain their seats. The cabinet ministers complied with Canadian procedure requiring ministers to seek re election before the people.

King Party Canada Ottaw Mackenzie King

Ontario Premier vows jail terms for bootleg drinkers under control plan

Premier Ferguson outlines a provincial liquor control program to deter illegal purchases. He says if Conservatives win, violators found buying liquor not from approved outlets would face jail terms and a state controlled system with permits, stopping illicit imports. He denies plans for open beer sales.

Ioronto Ontario Jal Mate Todt Howard Ferguson Commission Premic Storis

Man Born in 1801 Dies in Ireland in 19th Century

An elderly man born in 1801 died in Bro mata, County Down, Ireland, reputedly the eldest in the Arrtich Empire. Last month three centenarians died in the area, including Pierce Grace and John Terney, each over 100.

Ireland Selpast Arclind Noy Moilham Smih Tainity Nin Arrtich Bromata Tly O' Down Reland Pierce Grace Clownett Tohn Rozer Tors Island John Terney Nenagh

Youth Initiates Mussolini Assassination Attempt at Bologna

A 15 year old youth, identified as Antes Zamboni, fired twice at Premier Mussolini in Bologna as crowds watched. The first bullet missed, grazing the Major of Bologna and a column. the second failed to fire as police and companions tackled the assailant. Police say the youth planned the attack during Mussolini’s Genoa visit, and a commemorative placard appeared at the scene.

Bologna Italy Mussolini Savertl Seconia Pierelhe Ttalo Balbo Ricci Duce Roy Vurordy Anidversing Seoires Musgiolind Scott Bologni Premurs Antes Zambont Thaboy Pelice Genoa

Pastor Killed in Car at Crossing

The Rev Edward Cummings, pastor of the Suth Conferegation al church of Boston, and his wife Rebecca were in a car struck by a southbound train at Lakewood crossing in Assipee Valley. Snow may have obscured vision. Cummings died instantly, Mrs Cummings critically injured. They were en route to Silver Lake to close their summer camp for winter.

Ossiper Nfl Edward Cummings Stormer Suth Conferegational Church Boston Edward Everett Hale Rebecca Reston and Vane Lakewood Assipee Valley Kes Cummings Mrs Cummings Mr Cummings Walthers Hospital Hey Silver Lake

Lone bandit robs Maumee bank in Toledo area

A lone bandit armed with a resolver held up the Stite Savings Bank in Maumee nine miles south of Toledo by afternoon and escaped in an automobile with about $6,000. The bank robbery disrupted daily activity as police pursue leads.

Toledo Stite Fivings Maumee Here

SevenYearOld Girl Murdered in Upper Pericimn Home

In New York, a seven year old girl was found murdered this afternoon in her home in Upper Pericimn. Her throat was cut from ear to ear and she appears to have been a victim of a criminal assault. The body was discovered by the slain girl’s ten year old sister.

New York Dempsey Upper Pericimn

Chicago Election Tense as Gangland Fear Grips City

Chicago mood tight as law enforcement clash with gangsters amid election day fears. Federal, county, and city officials report scattered incidents with several arrests. Workers and poll sites face intimidation claims as authorities guard booths and judges. Charges involve disorderly conduct and alleged voter coaching.

Chicago

Canadians elect 14 King ministers by acclamation

Ottawa Ont November 2 fourteen members of the Mackenzie King government were elected by acclamation today no opposition materialized and all but three ministers are confirmed in office Premier King and Ernest A Ta Pointer Minister of Justice were abroad and thus not present Premier King represents Prince Albert Quaker East LaPainte may be introduced at the coming session to remove ministerial elections within three months of a general election

Ottawa Mackennc King King Ernest Ta Pointerminster Justice C¢Verseas Kins

Coolidge White House Train Fare Totals Revealed

Report shows President Coolidge and Mrs Coolidge paid 18.94 for railroad and Pullman fares to attend today’s elections. A maid was charged to government funds, plus 442.08 for White House aides and secret service transport. Newspaper photographers spent about 1,200 in fares, bringing the total train party cost to under 2,000 dollars. The President did not pay special rates as the train ran as the second section of the Federal Express, though his section left four hours after the regular train.

Washington No. 2 Coolidge White House Secret Service

Railroad must pay for snakes after train incident

In Brownsville Tejas a freight conductor faced a court battle over a cargo incident involving snakes, monkeys, and tigers unleashed in a railcar. The suit seeks damages for animal deaths and injuries, with claims tied to the events during a freight train stop and subsequent legal actions.

Brownville Tejas Railigad Bis Brownsville Damares

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