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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1926
Page
22
A dense ad page lists multiple five room flats and rooms for rent in various streets. Highlights include utilities and improvements, central heating or electric connections, and proximity to nearby avenues, schools, and transit. Contacts provided for inquiries.
A peculiar Englishman kept a goldfish in a block of ice through a harsh winter. The fish appeared frozen for days, then thawed and swam again, showing no lasting harm.
Manila on November 10 reports Governor General Leonard Wood issued an executive order transferring the powers once held by the board of control to the governor general. The board of actions will be exercised by the governor general and the top leaders of the Insular legislature, including the Senate president and House speaker.
Died Buckingham in Southport on November 8 1926 funeral at his residence Oak Lawn Cemetery Fairfield. Desmond Anna widow of Jeremiah Desmond funeral at 217 Congress Street and St Augustine's church with mass. Ginane Mary Christine daughter of Minnie Dougherty Ginane age 24 funeral at No 35 Burr Road and St Peters church with requiem. Huenerberg Henry F. in Westport aged 44 funeral at 889 Howard Avenue Bridgeport and Willow Brook Cemetery. Pazichki Steven funeral at 155 Jennings Road and St Stephen's Church. burial at St Michael's Cemetery. Robinson Edward E. died in Waterbury funeral arrangements to be announced. Schmeider Winifred funeral at 70 East Avenue and St Charles Church. Stevens John Stratford funeral at Catherine Street with burial at Union Cemetery. Whelan Michael J. funeral at 10 30am from 10 1 1 1rdington Court and Blessed Sacrament Church with requiem mass.
Family of Thomas Wilkes Sh expresses heartfelt gratitude for acts of kindness and sympathy shown during the bereavement. Mrs. Thomas Wilkes and family extend thanks to friends for support and compassion.
Stratford council adopted the 1920 21 budget totaling 657 770 19 dollars, up 20 612 11 from last year. The panel also discussed license requirements for out of town food peddlers and possible reciprocity with Bridgeport. The town plans to widen Main and Elm streets by purchasing Castelot property at Main and Film, and approved a one way North Parade plan pending test results. An end of year school property fund and five year sewer payment plan were adopted, with other ordinances and a motion to delay office closing for audit purposes. Also noted were a no cost campaign by Rex DeLaCour and a speeding arrest on Stratford avenue.
A robin and partridge were found in a suspect's possession when arrested by Policeman Courtney and turned over to Deputy Game Warden Charles R. Disbrow. Nolle entered for Gustave Lundberg on non support and for Russell Morris on feckless driving. Henry Bachelder and Frank Meloz of New Haven faced theft charges with notice granted. Frederick Austin of Milford was fined $10 for operating without a license. Eddington Wilson paid $10 for improper registration. Otto Morris faced no operator license. Steve Calamito had a $10 fine remitted for improper registration. Armistice Dinner speaker Major H. Cunningham Morris to address American Legion Post No. 42 members and guests. American Legion Auxiliary state officers expected. Foundation Week notes Stratford schools invite parents to visit. School and Teacher Day Wednesday. Armistice Day Thursday. Know Your School Day Friday. Community and Health Day Saturday.
Philadelphia reports from the National Academy of Sciences state a Himalayan bear remains indicate Asia and North America were once a single continent. Bear tooth fragments and skull found in Oregon support the claim. Dr Merriam cites Himalayan origin and lack of possible migration by swimming.
In a high profile prohibition case in Chicago the defense of Mason and Owen closed its case with Lowell B. Mason testifying and repeating a denial of charges. Ralph W. Stone claimed Mason conspired to obtain permits to release sacramental wine to congregations and received fees of 300 dollars later raised to 400. The government began rebuttal after Mason’s testimony, with proceedings indicating the case was near its end.
New Haven Nov 9 AP Fifty Yale students learned they were tricked by a smuggling ring involving tweed bought in England and Scotland. Wrandy Me More row and his brother Patrick were accused of purchasing the cloth and selling it in a Yale dormitory while presenting forged ship statements to gain leave.
London reports from the imperial conference describe dominion premiers and India delegates debating nationality, marriage to aliens, and citizenship while shifting focus to economic unity. Premier Mackenzie King plans to return home in December as committees advance resolutions on empire relations and information exchange.
Wealthy Weightman, heir to a multi Million chemist, after awakening from an attempted self harm in Vineland jail, pleads guilty to marrying Nita Weightman in Mexico without divorce from second wife Maris Campbell Weightman. He faces sentencing after plea in Cumberland county court.
More than a score of bishops attended the dedicatory exercises for the first unit of the Methodist Episcopal church's 2,500,000 Lubereulasis Hilavium in Colorado Springs. Speakers included C. L. Mead of Denver EDwin Fl Hughes of Chicago KB Waldorf of Kansas City and Thomas Nicholson of Detroit. Plans for a second unit, to honor Methodist ministers, were announced by Rev. N. I. Davis of Chicago. The bishops returned to Denver to resume executive sessions.
Norwich, Nov 9 AP Ayer that set a new record for missionary contributions by Congregational churches of Connecticut was reported at the 50th annual meeting. The total gifts reached 956,356 with a large rise over last year. The report shows increases in membership, Sunday school enrollment, and parish expenses, with church property valued at 14,058,635 and invested funds at 46,598,070.
Frederick A. Hine sixty five a retired hat manufacturer of Danbury died in Richmond Virginia from pneumonia after being taken ill en route to Florida He headed the Hine Box company in Danbury before moving into hat making He was from an old Danbury family and was unmarried.
Garment workers assaulted by New York thugs on September 3 repudiated in city court yesterday their identification of the assailants. Three suspects Baer Rosenberg Cort, held on other charges, faced continuances as prosecutors seek to compel identifications from two witnesses who say they cannot identify. The case ties to defendants seized from Wethersfield and Stamford sluggings, with threats against witnesses noted and two-week extension granted for briefs in appeal.
In Mexico City on November 9, Catholic officials reiterated the church’s stance against socialist influence and pledged to resist government pressure while maintaining papal ties. In Rome, Pope Pius XI met privately with Mexican prelates to discuss the same crisis and urged continued Catholic leadership for full religious liberty.
Rotary club members gathered at the Stratfield hotel for a lunch meeting on ethics and business. Secretary Louis M. Pawlett led the discussion with a booklet on Rotary education. Milo Burt and Arthur Keating gave five minute talks on service and high ethical standards, stressing ethics begin at home. A message from Nariy Lauder noted his business in New York kept him away.
Antonio Tugzlo of Si Grand Street told The Telegraph that many people confused him with a deaf mute charged with illegal voting. He said he bears no relation to Nicholas Tuzaleda, the defendant in City Court, whose case was adjourned. The mute had been taken to the polls by a Democratic Party worker who showed him how to vote. Tugzlo said he voted as usual on election day.
Stephen F. Roucher, new police commissioner, will sit in as the Board of Police Commissioners holds its regular bi monthly session on November 15. Traffic on North Avenue is to be discussed amid complaints from residents about football traffic. Coca Cola stockholders will vote November 18 on amending the articles and canceling preferred stock.
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