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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1926
Page
2
French authorities captured ninety three conspirators from Spain Italy and England linked to a separatist plot aimed at Catalonia. They were rounded up near the eastern Pyrenees and jailed for questioning by police and prosecutors.
New York Governor Al Smith Maryland Governor Albert C. Ritchie and Ohio Governor Vic Donahey emerge as the three Democratic prospects for the 1928 presidency after November elections. Smith and Ritchie are wet and favor state rights, while Donahey remains dry. The piece notes historic precedents and possible convention implications.
The piece notes the Democratic party’s habit of nominating presidential candidates from successful governors. It cites Grover Cleveland and Woodrow Wilson as recent examples, and remarks on Gov. Smith’s large New York plurality. George W. Olvany of Tammany Hall predicts a unanimous choice for Al two years hence.
Chicago reports Republican losses in the Senate largely stemmed from local issues, as Senator L. Phipps of Colorado, head of the campaign committee, said the party will organize a unified Senate. He stressed cooperation with the minority and continued legislative achievement, noting 20 Republicans to 14 Democrats won. He cited Indiana Ohio and Pennsylvania as areas of strong GOP performance amid off year dynamics.
White States Attorney Harold P. Williams of Brookline was appointed a justice of the Superior court by Governor Fuller. He will replace Judge Frederick Latyton, who resigned. The governor also sent the council the appointment of James A. Devlin as associate Justice of the Municipal Court of Boston to succeed Judge John K. Burke, who resigned. Williams previously led the southeastern district DA’s office from 1922 and later served as U.S. attorney. Devlin had served Boston in politics and law for years, including roles with police commissioners and as assistant attorney general in 1922.
Three more men indicted by the Worcester county grand jury pleaded not guilty in Superior court. Joseph W Kilsworth a bank director and cattle dealer Raymond Fuller and Charles C Clarke from Princeton face charges of conspiracy to defraud the state with attempted larceny and larceny. Bail set at 1000 on larceny counts and 194 on conspiracy. defendants to recognize personally.
Rochester New York November 3 Cap Stories claim Houdini carried secrets to his grave. Thurston the magician said such methods may frighten the public but magicians know all stage tricks.
A Portuguese official, High Commissioner Coutinho of Mozambique, narrowly escaped an assassination attempt in Lisbon. Private advices report the ambush failed, with Coutinho unharmed though others were injured.
The Sinclair case asks the Supreme Court to overturn a Circuit Court ruling that upheld Wyoming District Court decisions canceling Teapot Dome oil leases and contracts with Harry F. Sinclair. Sinclair claims the Appeals Court erred in finding fraud and in rejecting trial evidence, urging proper testing and inferences.
New York November 3 AP testimony before the arbitration board describes long hours and grueling trips for railroad brakemen. W G Badger of Indianapolis testifies about repairing equipment on a 270 mile trip lasting 47 hours earning only 17.63 with 2.40 personal expenses, as railroads seek a 20 percent wage increase for conductors and trainmen across Eastern lines.
Governor Trumbull thanked voters for their confidence and pledged to continue serving the state to the best of his ability. He addressed graft charges in the State Highway department raised by opponent Charles G. Morris, saying investigations reached the bottom and no graft would be tolerated. He also voiced admiration for Alfred E. Smith and lamented Senator Wadsworth’s defeat.
Sioux Falls, S. D., Nov 3 AP For the first time in 25 years a Democrat will govern the statehouse at Pierre for the next two years. W. J. Bulow elected over Republican Governor Carl Ganderson in yesterday's general election.
Patent thermostatic car device claims miraculous mileage gains for Ford, Blanche Central tests report 42.6 mpg in one gal and 32 mpg average over 200000 tests. Auto control promises auto operation, weather responsive star meter, and carbon reduction. Agents seek sales for Plancke Auto Devices Co with monthly earnings potential.
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