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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Nov 09, 1926

Page

1

Deaf mute voter scandal erupts at local polls

An unverified report describes a deaf mute boy allegedly escorted to polling stations by a party worker to cast a ballot in his absent father’s name. Officials allege improper transportation and possible coercion though details are disputed and investigations continue.

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Beach Commission Budget Plans For Public Works

A city meeting discussed approving annual appropriations for Comp Beach and related services. Officials outlined expenses including site upkeep, court costs, and security, with total allocations narrowing to several thousand dollars for the upcoming year.

Five Major Developments In Hall Mille Murder Trial

On the fifth day of the Hall Mille murder trial prosecutors and detectives presented key evidence. A revolver carried by a suspect and a visiting card bearing a witness details tied to the De Rusvves case were shown. Testimony from Robert Filing and others strengthened the state case while defense experts challenged finger analysis. The jury heard from witnesses about the crime night and the mule tied moment. The trial schedule indicates further testimony Monday morning as the state plans to close its case.

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Education Board Picks Havens for President Again

The Education Board unanimously re elected Colonel Havens as president at yesterday afternoons annual meeting. Dr Johnson praised his knowledge of school affairs and urged continued leadership. Havens previously served as president in 1919 and 1920, with the board and citizens expressing confidence in his stewardship.

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Dog Quarantine Hits Four Towns Monday Morning

Hartford lifts earlier quarantine as four towns face new dog quarantine starting Monday at 7 am. Dogs must be confined or leashed unless vaccinated. officials say anti rabies rules aim to curb spread. Stamford quarantine remains, and specifics detail allowed movements during hunting and ownership conditions.

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Explorer spurns Knapp tale amid race lore and treasure claims

Boston reports William McGovern, leader of an expedition backed by the British museum, recounts jungle journeys and ancient people while a court fights over William Knapp and a will. Knapp seeks revocation of a finding of mental incompetence to leave most of his estate to the United Congregational church as legal battles unfold in Westport and Brattleboro.

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Royal Train Episode Sparks Fresh Strife Among Women

Reports describe ongoing tension aboard a royal train as two women join the scene amid a dispute involving Marie and Queen Maile s circle. Attendance by Adeline Young and Miss Birkhead is noted while calls arise to remove certain aides to restore harmony. health concerns force departures and a potential reorganization of the train party.

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Two Men Succeed Missing Mpherson Appointment Notice

Miron Mayin appointed superintendent of welfare services to fill the vacancy created by the absence of Mpherson. The move names Lencon S Smith to a position in the department while Alexander Meddleton’s duties are noted as continuing. Continued on Page bkieven.

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Fragmented 19th century notes hint at town politics and events

Disjointed OCR text references elections and public notices, mentioning officials, votes, and local happenings. It cites names like Godfre and Bowers, events such as swearing in and tax rebates, and scattered references to pages, dates, and places. The readable fragments convey a busy era with civic activity and planning.

Leviathan Sale Battles Four Million Bid in 1911 Contention

A chaotic bidding scene for the Leviathan features a four million dollar offer as interested parties press the United States Government to purchase the steamship. Roosevelt and Wadling are named in the discussion, with several bidders withdrawn for noncompliance. The sale terms and board rulings trigger continued coverage as the page notes a continuation on later pages.

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Coolidge Mellon Alter Tax Refund Plan With Credit Decision

President Coolidge and Secretary Mellon reshaped the tax refund idea into a credit on next year’s income taxes. The plan envisions about 12 1 2 percent credit in March and June installments to ease debt retirement while meeting congressional concerns. The White House affirms a credit near 4 2 3 4 percent if approved, with adjustments to align the books by June 30. Smoot leads the Capitol committee drafting funds notices.

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TORSO OF WOMAN FOUND MAN HELD IN DREADCASE

Fragmented report describes a torso found in a New York apartment with a suspect detained. Police say photographs of the victim Miss Hyttle were recovered. tenants recall a visit from her partner. The body was hidden in a closet and discovered after a days long search.

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James K. Hackett dies after long Shakespeare career

Noted actor James K. Hackett died after a prolonged illness. His wife Mrs Hackett was at his bedside. Burned on cremation, ashes to be taken to New York for interment in the family vault at Woodlawn Cemetery.

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Doctors Send Blood By Automobile in London Transfusion Operation

A consignment of blood by motor car for a transfusion operation in London followed an operation at Richmond. Blood taken from a man in a North London hospital was rushed by car to the operating surgeon at Richmond. Both the operation and the transfusion were successful.

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Band of convicts flee Ohio prison but one escapes

Thirteen Ohio penitentiary inmates led a breakout at the main entrance, overpowering guards and fleeing, using improvised weapons. Eight were captured in a corn field near London, Ohio after a posse opened fire. two mentally deficient prisoners are named. Warden Preston reported no fatalities.

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Warner wins federal tax suit in federal appeals court

Mrs Warner widow of Paul Warner from Bridgeport Connecticut won a federal income tax suit. The U S Court of Appeals reversed a lower court ruling denying her income from a trust. The decision reinstates her claim for $8,556.91 in tax payments.

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Henry Stevens Lane on Night of Murder Trial Testimony

Testimony in the Frances Steven Hall case centers on Henry Stevens and Willie Stevens with claims about Henry in De Russey Lane on the night of the murder. Witnesses discuss sightings on Broadway, a vestryman’s account, and a 1921 sighting of the rector and choir singer, as lawyers clash over identifications and the prosecution seeks to complete its case this week.

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Michelson Measures Light's Speed Narrowing Its Lead

Nobel laureate Albert A Michelson’s experiments refined the light speed value, reducing the earlier estimate by about miles per second and shifting the baseline toward a new, tighter measurement. The work influenced relativity tests and sparked renewed attention among physicists worldwide.

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