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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1926

Page

7

Man Hurls Woman From Third Story Window

Henry McBennet argued with Myrtle McBennet at 117 North Washington Avenue. He allegedly hurled her from a third floor window to the pavement, landing on her head and shoulder. She survived with bruises, while investigators sought an arrest warrant for assault.

Henry McBennet Enteff North Washington Avenue Myrtle McBennet O. Wilcox Jr St. Vincent's Hospital Yirest Henry “Y Bennet Kitty Jenkins Jenkins Frank DeBarreaws St. Vincent's

Hoover Urges Americans to Ban Waste in Annual Report

Washington Nov 7 AP) Secretar Hoover released excerpts from his annual report urging better use of industrial resources to curb waste. He cited progress in wages, prices, and efficiency, and called for national standards, scientific research, and expanded power and water resources to raise living standards.

Washington United States Secretar Hoover Thia Commerce Department Progres. Muade Auust

Christmas Day Mail Delivery Ordered by Post Office

Postmaster general directs complete delivery service on Christmas Day. Washington officials announce postal carriers will work despite holiday congestion to ensure mail reaches destinations that morning. The measure aims to maintain routine despite Sunday suspensions and prior staffing changes.

Washington China

Scant Attire of Modern Girl Cuts Wool Market In Half

In San Francisco on November 7 AP reports Walter Humphreys, secretary of the National Association of Wool Manufacturers, told the California Wool Growers' Association convention that women's fashion in wet garments reduces fabric use by about half, pressuring mills to create new markets as wool consumption drops.

San Francisco Walter Humphreys Reaton National Association of Wool Manufacturers California Wool Growers Humphreys

Orange and Green Day Parade in Philadelphia

In Philadelphia 75,009 people attended Trish Day at the Sesqui Centennial stadium. A parade featured about 49,000 Pennsylvanians from Protestant and Catholic groups joining, a first in the city. Judge Harry S. McDevitt urged unity beyond race and creed as the nation’s welfare outweighed partisan interests.

Philadelphia Harry S. McDevitt Pennsylvania Orane Creen Willian J. Dunlop Orange Order Phiten McDevitt

Syracuse Athletes Score Higher Grades in 1913 19 Survey

Syracuse University athletes with block letters across football basketball baseball track crew and lacrosse posted average grades between C and B, higher than non athletes. Of 44 men, 78 percent graduated or were still enrolled, wartime drops and government service noted. Lacrosse led in scholarship, crew second and football third.

Syracuse N. Y Syracuse University Daily Orange

Water-borne commerce sets new peak for 1921–26 period

Washington reports that water-borne foreign commerce for the United States up to June 30, 1926, reached 94,100,000 tons, beating by 590,999 tons the prior high since 1921. The Bureau of Research of the Shipping Board released the compiled totals today.

Washington United States Bureau of Researc Beard

Danish charges against bishop will be probed

Investigation of charges by Danish ministers against Bishop Anton Rast of Copenhagen was ordered by the church board. Bishop Thomas Nicholson will conduct the probe and depart for Copenhagen late December or early 1927. Some misappropriation charges were dismissed by the Danish prosecutor. A panel of ministers will hear the case under Bishop Nicholson’s direction and may dismiss or convene a trial.

Denver Colo Denmark Methodist Episcopal Church Anton Rast Copenhagen Board of Bishops of Thomas Nicholson Detroit JF Berry Philadelphia Caspenhagen Blahop Bast Ison Seidon Kyrene Nicholxs John L. Ruelson Zurich Switzerland

Dreicer and Company Jewelers to Retire After Storied Era

New York firm Dreicer and Company, a pioneer American jeweler on Fifth Avenue near Forty-sixth Street, announces retirement and liquidation after nearly a century. Executors of Jacob and Michael Dreier's estate order liquidation to meet trusts exceeding 3 million dollars. The company built a landmark, miniature palace at Fifth Avenue and 42nd Street, shaping New York jewelry taste and retailing historic pearl and colored stone collections.

New York TAP Dreeer and Company Fifth Avenue Jewelers Jacob and Michael Dreier Trists Prescer Comyan Fifth Avinne Forty-sixth Street Northern Parifle Railway Company Jacob Prescer Broad Dreicers Bineh S Penrix Gurh Rantyv Hearty Drelece Iy Aigic Michiel Dreimer Learing Hie Muses van

Winter Recreation Season Opens in Bridgeport

Bridgeport gears up for a busy winter with plans to start the basketball league by December 1. Recreation Chief Leckie emphasizes indoor sports for all ages, the need for a municipal recreation building, and expanded use of city schools as afternoon centers to ease gym congestion.

Bridgeport Sunday Post Tickert Leckie Luconfontly Oley Belove Leckle Locke The Stratford Avenue Techie Mr. Lackie Tecvkie

Driver Held After Car Injures Man

George Noonan twenty, of 342 Wirren Street, was arrested by Patrolman Benneton on a charge of evading responsibility after driving into a taxi on Water Street near Garden Oil Street and injuring William Corner, 57 Orange Street, who sat on the cab’s front jumper. Noonan said sun glare blinded him and he left the scene only after the collision. Garner and Hamerium witnessed the event. Noonan to appear in Cu y court Thursday morning. Corner suffered a bruised and swollen ankle.

George Noonan Wirren Street Benneton Noonan Water Street Garden Oil Street William Corner Orange Strant Flo Caldon Carner Garner Lewis Hameriium Chase Cuy Court

New Haven Brokers Held as Swindlers

New Haven November 7 AP Police say wholesale swindlings cost locals over 200000 leading to the arrest of Clarke company Inc investment brokers Carl D Clarke 26 and Jackson Kerans 20 held on 3000 bonds. A third member fled to New York. Attachments and further charges for forgery misrepresentation and embezzlement loom as victims suffer large losses.

New Haven Yeatérday Clarke Company, Inc N. York Carl DB. Clarke Tventye Six Jackson Kerans

Sioux Chief Rides Miles to See Marie at New York

The Sioux Chief traveled to New York Spokane Wash shows White Bogle in Tahal dress. Queen Marie received flowers, a wooden doll, and a loving cup. In New York Madison Square Garden reports injuries during rodeo events souls: riders injured including Shelingey and others. several horses overturned or caused mishaps.

Marie New York Spokane Madison Square Garden Mieyd Shelingey Warshalfield New Rene Shelton Marie Gillison Texas

Italy consolidates short term debt with five year bonds

Rome Nov 7 A decree authorizes consolidated bonds to replace short term bills as Italy seeks to reduce floating debt. New five percent bonds will be issued at about 87.5 per 100, with conversion of other bills at set prices. The plan allows collateral with Banca D'Italia and aims to stabilize finances while limiting total government debt.

Rome Treasury Honda Deasan Italy

Man Crushed by Elevator to Be Buried Tuesday

Funeral for Thomas Murray age forty six of 83 Seeley Street will be held at 2 pm tomorrow from Charles L Dennis Funeral Parlor. He was killed when an elevator crushed his chest at Hed Star Garter factory 1m Street after falling asleep at the shaft bottom. Interment at Like View cemetery. Survived by wife and one daughter Bernice. Rev Alexander Alison to officiate. Murray belonged to Loyal Order of Moose and Local 196 Painter's Union. Body found by James Nolan watchman of the building. medical examiner ruled death accidental. He had been dead several hours before discovery.

Thomas Mary Seeley Street Wevater Hed Star Garter Factory Charles L. Dennis State Street Bernice Alexander Alison First Presbyterian Church Iew Murray Loyal Order of Moose Painter' Union James Nolan Lewis Street Medieal DeLuca

French Composers Adapt Amidst Rising Costs

Faris Nov: French music faces funds crisis as composers abandon grand orchestral methods. Maurice Ravel shows new tonal experiments for piano flute and violoncello. Yvette Guilbert returns to Paris stages but faces illness and legal dispute with her impresario over contracts.

Faris Nov Wichard Strausa Stravinsky Maurice Ravel Tiviera Mosjoukine Massenet Paris Moving Picture Star Trpressario Digmis Yvette Failura Jude Ream Tinis Yvette Guibert Mile Guilbert Registere Daven Fort Arila France

Obituary notices for C F Chamberlain and others in Stratford

Obituary notices from Stratford list Mrs. C. F. Chamberlain of Three Oaks Michigan passing at age 92 after visits to her daughter in Bridgeport. Also reported are Zigmond Sterbinsky of Danbury aged 61 with a large family. Mrs Margaret Smith of Stratford survived by husband William and multiple children. Alice Trahey widow of Edward Finnegan. John Joseph Shea of South Avenue Stratford. John Flinster former NYNH&W conductor. George Romano of Bridgeport, Rebecca Jackson of Allen Street Bridgeport. Harrison Lockard Milford resident. Wilhelmina Lane and Thomas Wilkes Sr. funeral observances noted with parlor and church services and burials at St. Michael’s cemetery and Lakeview cemetery.

Zigmond A. Sterbinsky Otis Street Danbury William Anthony Fred John Frank Sterbinsky Mary Anatatt Kate Hoyt Chalo Burerows Helen Breen Mary Neraeslan Hig Otis Straet Wednen Bay QR. C Ywurlal St. Michaelaeemetery Magaret Smith Margaret Smith William Smith White Street Stratford Thomas Francis Charles Mary EB. Lyach Edward Cosgrove New York Etebrr Wadsworth JaHa Dorothy Smith Mra Smith East Bridgeport Tambo St. James’ Church St. Michael's Cemetery Alice Trahey Edward Finnegan Artic Street Eagst St. Mary's S J. Charlee James Joan Prendergast William Phelan William Ferguson Patrick Clark John Joseph Shea South Avenue St. Vincent's Hospital Delia Shea Agnes Marlon Robert Helen Margaret Eton Shea Wiliam Fraser John Daly Willam Kruger Hugd Begley Benjamin Smallwood Margaret Shea Jeremiah Shea George Roman George Romano Bridgeport Grasmere Avenue St. Paul’s German Lutheran Church Adam Roman Samuel Carl Market John Goulets Rebecca Jackson Hebbeen Jackson Leola E. Powell Allen Street Geldy Graham Parrfield Avenue Burlai Lakeview Cemetery Jackson Campbell County West Virginia Lucie Santon M. Elele Harkins Martha Otey Harrison KK. Lockard Milford Luckard T. W. Nicholson Park Street Witmnot West Lafayette Street Welock Myerett Knollmeyer St. Peter's Episcopal Church Lockard W Ob. Smith Cordelia Lockard Elizabeth J HT McMleury New York City Thomas Wilkes Tomas Wilkes Dare Anne Cemetery Jane Humas Arthur William Taetd Arether Parrott Misa Ella Wilkes Bridgenert Raymond Munson Brooklen

Skinny Men Beat Record With Cod Liver Oil Tablets

Advertisement proclaims skinny men can gain weight through Cod Liver Oil tablets. It cites testimonials from Stanley Howe of Atlantic City and a woman who gained 10 pounds, claiming 60 tablets cost 60 cents and promising 30 day trials with refunds if no gain.

America Salt Way Stanley FE Howe Atlantic Coy

Up Nights No More Tamamel Cure Ad From 1926

An old advertisement touts Matamel as a miracle cure for kidney and bladder troubles. It claims rapid relief from back pains fatigue and frequent urination after using Mexico made Matamel for one month. The notice warns readers of related symptoms and directs readers to pharmacists licensed to sell Matamel.

Izzy Wright

Creomulsion Promises Relief for Coughs and Colds

An ad touts Creomulsion as a creosote based remedy that soothes inflamed membranes and inhibits germ growth. It claims two fold action to ease persistent coughs throat trouble and bronchial conditions and offers money back if not relieved with proper use.

Accoss

Resinol Soap Trial Package Offered in Baltimore

A free trial size package of Resinol Soap and Cinemear is advertised with an address in Baltimore Maryland. The note directs Depa 55 Resinol Baltimore Md for the offer.

Resinol Baltimore

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Hoover Judge Orange Athletes Bishop Nicholson Methodist Board Dreicer and CO Fifth Avenue Park City Recreation Board Bridgeport i3 Atlantic City Leckie Seasiie Park North End Drach Pln Thomas Murray C. F. Chamberlain Fred A. Parsons Main Street Three Oaks Mich Chamberlain Edward Tinnegan Btephen Kurnman Ge Alexander William Gearin Nie Gayheart Anda Carl Theodore Anderson Flarrison J. Lockard Whilhelming Bane Wilhelmina Z. Lane Jus A. Lane Reid Puurfield Aye Burdat Wis Urlan Cemetery Pharrord
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