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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Nov 05, 1926

Page

2

Annie Oakley Dies at 66 in Shocking West Wild Tale

Read with cautious care the obituary notes Annie Oakley, famed sharpshooter, died at age 66. The report recalls sensational acts, the Crowns Prince, crowds and spectacles, and lingering questions about her last days amid public fascination with the Wild West.

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Court Upholds 30 Day Jail Sentence in Darien

Judge Drederich W Hurford upheld a 30 day jail term along with a $290 fine and costs in the Town Court of Darien for Andrew H Peck of Pialee Place. Peck, arrested October 1 by Officer Amos Anderson of the Darien Police Department, faced charges of transporting intoxicating liquor. The courtroom action was part of a broader local trial context.

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Scarce Jobs for New Aldermen Highlight City Race

The article details a crowded aldermanic race with Sanford and Willet Sanford amid leadership shifts. It notes committee chairmanships, key assignments on Streets and Sidewalks, Ordinance, and Sewers, and the possible rise of new Republican leaders as vacancies loom.

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Madden Foresees Tax Reduction in 1927 Budget Debate

Article notes Madden predicts immediate federal tax cuts and debt retirement extensions amid Democratic opposition and Treasury concerns. It discusses Treasury figures, anticipated surplus, and potential long term effects on debt and rates, with Melvin and Treasury officials weighing impacts before December.

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California Dry Column Reports Add to Prohibition Debate

In a continuation from Page One, analysis shows dry column trends with Senate votes near party lines and uncertain outcomes. New York, Wisconsin, and Nevada referenda appear shadow contests with low participation. Montana and California organize efforts as results press for clear victors.

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Local Brewer Grorge Eckart to be tried in December terms

Grorge Eckart, arrested on a bench warrant last Friday, faces a December Superior Court hearing on charges of manufacturing beer with alleged alcohol content over the limit. A truck said to belong to Eckart’s brewery was stopped on Capitol Avenue, and the vehicle and beer were sent to the county building for examination by state chemist Harald Leavenworth, with results logged in the county basement.

Grorge Eckart Superior Court Birt Honda Vekart Vais Miilay Capitol Avenue Steck Leeman Jamis Innegar Sounty Harald Leavenworth

Insurance firm cited for fraud in state report

A state insurance investigation disclosed today that an unnamed firm faced fraud charges. The report outlines alleged deceptive practices and seeks remedial action, with officials emphasizing stricter oversight of insurers and policy handling.

Bar Mexicans Pastor Pleads in Public Debate

The piece portrays Pastor Pliderskin of the Jil church and community leaders debating Mexican immigration. It discusses a program to restore land to peasants, schooling issues, and societal tensions in the Southwest, highlighting fears over cultural and economic impact, public schools, and suburban religious life.

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Capture of Catillon Revolt Leader Reported by Police

Report from Perpignan Describes Spanish Republican expedition success with Catillon flag captured by French police relieving resistance. Captain Francisco Macia and staff surrendered to officers. 125 of 206 mobilized men are under arrest as officers probe international ties with Italian and Czech ligaments.

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Williams dies in Richmond amid political turmoil

John Williams, longtime financier and banking figure in Richmond, dies at home after a period of illness. His career included leading roles with the Richmond Trust, chairing the Georgia and Florida Railroad board, and a contentious tenure as comptroller and federal official during reforms. He faced sharp opposition from bankers and lawmakers, with notable clashes involving Washington banks and the American Bankers Association. His death comes as his posthumous reputation amid reform debates is reassessed.

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Goodwin Guilty in First Degree Murder Retrial

A jury in Santa Ana Superior Court found Philp Goodwin former priest of the American Catholic church guilty of first degree murder in the Patterson case with no leniency recommendation. The death sentence will be pronounced next Tuesday after a trial that lasted several weeks.

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Rugs Stolen From Leeds Home Worth $2000

Police report $2000 in Turkish rugs taken from Norman Leeds's home at 1796 Hostun Avenue. A rear window was found open after an upstairs break in by a dummy dummy resistance. Son Norman Leeds Jr. aided by patrolmen McCarthy and ONeill. Six rugs reported missing.

Norman Leeds Hostun Avenue Norman Leeda Leeds McCarthy Oneill Leeds Son

Unclear names in education church context

Fragmentary OCR notes list several individuals including Tama Knapp Jidfesse John Chuk Archer and Rev Pour We o Towlen connected to education and the United Church. The passage lacks clear events or dates.

Tama Knapp Rell Nouns Education United Church Jidfesse John Chuk Archer Yale Divinity Seri Ol Will Oeful Apethers

Counsel for Men Face Long Terms in Bridgeport Trial

Attorneys in New York argue over lengthy prison terms as three gangsters from Waterbury are moved to Bridgeport for trial on Bridgeport assaults. Witnesses in the Hewitt Street case have vanished amid tampering claims, with defense counsel alleging threats to witnesses. Extraordinary guard plans accompany the transfer from Waterbury to Bridgeport, as police fear underworld ties may prompt attempts to spring the defendants en route.

Fairfield Clerk Company Lairfiell Avenue Cyurilind Street Connecticut Asensa Hewitt Street Esse Lister Trilgeport Wethersfield Bridgeport New York

Ottinger Victory Narrow in New York Election

Albert Ottinger won a narrow victory in New York on Tuesday, becoming the sole Republican on the state ticket to survive the Democratic challenge. The final tally showed a margin under 10,000 votes over Democratic opponent Forsythe Stolz, according to official early counts.

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Red Men Sweep Buffalo County South Dakota Election

In Buffalo County a full slate of Indian candidates won county offices Tuesday, the first native-dominated ticket in AI Indian history. Winners include Thomas Lagleman as clerk of courts, Charles Ish auditor, Thomas Gant register of deeds, Wallace Ashley sheriff, Joseph Irving assessor, and Thomas Tuttle county commissioner. Eagle man Tithe sas, former issue clerk, joins the Indian Plack Zilla Commission, reflecting a shift to native leadership in local governance.

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Queen Delivers Unprepared Seattle Address Briefly

In Blaine Washington Bam Wilt hosts a crowd as Queen delivers an unscripted address. She defends the museum project amid public criticism while an onlookers emotional reaction, including Sam Hill, reflects the tense scene. The queen’s remarks frame a dream of future work at the site.

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Laxative tablets touted as cure for cold headaches

An old advertisement claims Bromo Quinine laxative tablets relieve headaches by curing the cold. The box bears a signature attributed to E W Grove.

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