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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1926

Page

1

Queen Marie Train Disruption Sparks Royal Tension

Reports from Seattle to Denver describe guards, locked doors, and blocked exits as Queen Marie’s special train carries the royal party. Dancers Fuller and Birkhead reportedly may depart amid factional pressure, with Col Carron enforcing strict stay in the drawing room.

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Unclear jumble of newspaper page items

Fragmented OCR reads dominate this page, listing multiple stories and notices with disjointed phrases. It mentions sports results, weather, insurance, a hospital event, and various page references but lacks coherent narrative or complete facts.

Fear of Earthquakes Triggers Evacuation Talk for Ararat Valley

Unreliable text reports fear of tremors may force large scale evacuation in Ararat Valley. Experts from Britain and the United States are consulted to assess quake likelihood and possible public safety actions amid ongoing seismic uncertainty.

Ararat Valley

Congress Entitled to Rule Primaries Borah Belief

Idaho Senator Borah declares Congress under the seventeenth amendment has power to control primaries and elections to purge corruption. He argues Supreme Court Newberry decision does not settle whether Congress may regulate primaries, noting a split among justices over constitutional authority.

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Lost Schooner Tragedy At Sea Amid Unclear Rescue Efforts

A schooner lost at sea prompts a mourning report with two drownings noted and crew rescued in a complex, partially legible narrative. The text cites unidentified individuals, unclear locations, and a sequence of events around a maritime voyage and distress. Further readable names and places are fragmentary in the OCR, but the core incident involves a missing vessel and loss at sea with some survivors.

Trolley Crash Kills Two in Bus Collision

A trolley struck a bound bus causing two immediate deaths and numerous injuries. Transit workers and police responded as casualties were rushed to a local hospital. Authorities investigated the crash and identified victims and witnesses at the scene.

Norwich Woman Shoots Husband in Violent Domestic Incident

Beatrice Bamford accused in Morwicta case where she shot her husband Thomas Bamford in their Norwich home. The struggle over a Bible and a nearby pew reportedly preceded the shooting. a bystander, John J. McGuire, witnessed the event. Mrs Bamford pleaded not guilty, claiming use of defense.

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Indian Runners Travel 62 1-2 Miles in 9 Hours 37 Minutes

Report describes Indian runners covering about 62 and a half miles in 9 hours 37 minutes without fatigue. The piece references fatigue observations, witnesses, and a demonstration of endurance, with additional context and continuation indicated on the next page.

Typhoon and Flood Hit Philippines With Huge Toll

Fragmented OCR reports a typhoon and tidal wave hitting the Philippines causing many deaths and widespread damage. Descriptions mention Gatangas and Batangas areas, missing people, supplies sent from the United States, and devastation of towns with homes and roads washed away.

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Plotter Seizes Paris as Guns Fired in Nice Ambush

Italian police disclose a Paris trip by Inspector General Lapella to thwart a Mussolini target. The plan allegedly involved three cars and gunmen aiming to strike Mussolini’s faction between October and November. In Nice a gun attack killed Mayor Teff Stone and boxer friend Milra, injuring Police Chief Selth, as gunmen fled toward Caser Valley.

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Four Convicts Escape Prison Flog Boy Suicide and Deaths

A chaotic escape sequence after four convicts cut through the bars ends with a boy killing himself and a chum found dead. A escape attempt near a prison yard triggers a mass breakout as guards battle through a long wooden gate and a car waits outside. Several named individuals and locations appear in the chaotic report from a Connecticut town, detailing the tense pursuit along highway routes and a bridge leap.

Cut Boy Self Chum

Greek film director elected to new assembly kills himself

In Athens on November 7 a film director and World War II veteran died by suicide in his room, leaving his widow and young son. The article notes he faced a nervous condition and was preparing to abandon his work on a film. The incident follows an election in Greece for a member of the new assembly to replace a deceased leader. The Republican coalition led the vote, with Republicans and Royalists seen as weak challengers to the coalition. The article mentions Premier Bandvtis and Kimer Pre miler Kafagdaris commenting on the results.

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Prohibition 1928 Big Issue Claims by Edwards

New Jersey Senator Edwards predicts prohibition will dominate 1928 politics. He argues voters grew angry at dry law, cites Coolidge era failures, and notes candidates from Maine to Wisconsin faced anti prohibition pressure. Edwards faults candidates for platform flip lives and primary scandals.

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Coolidge Plan Favored By Green

Green of Tone ehurman of tin Wate and Wed committee of the Sulfa Hosea, Representative WooR Creen, reports the President will approve a tax rebate on real taxes except excise taxes. A full revision of the revenue bill at the short session would not allow proper consideration.

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Danish Parliament to be dissolved amid economic strife

Danish Parliament faces dissolution asPrime Minister announces inability to pass amendments to a critical bill. Government seeks dissolution to appeal to the country while vows new measures in response to unemployment and economic pressures. The move follows cabinet friction over funding and support for proposed grants and wage policies.

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Cadman Blames Jazz and Warns Against Prohibition Shift

Dr Parkes Cadman of the Federal Council of Churches warned that jazz harms culture and claimed jazz belongs to African roots while Beethoven represents eternity. He urged prohibition voices to resist changes in policy, arguing the public welfare and moral leadership depend on strong enforcement and religious influence.

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U S Ambassador Assaulted In Newspaper Text

An editorial note from Sintiago blames U S Ambassador Wilhasi MacColter for perceived partiality in Peru and Chile relations. The piece speculates on diplomatic treatment and potential recall amid calls for friendlier policy, with no concrete actions outlined.

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Aimee McPherson Threatens to Name Liar and Devil

In Los Angeles on a Sunday service Aimee Semple McPherson hinted she would name a key figure connected to the criminal charges surrounding her. She argued the action was a plot to damage Angels Temple and pledged to continue amid threats as she faced continued scrutiny. The crowd reacted with thunderous applause as she pressed her case.

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Doctor's Prognosis Delays Pig Woman Trial Testimony

Specialists report Mrs Jane Gibson, key witness in the Hall murder case, remains hospitalized for weeks with a pelvic disorder, delaying her appearance in court. Doctors from Jersey City and Somerville Hospital caution against pressuring for her recall as investigators guard her privacy.

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