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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1926

Page

2

Auto Death Toll Rises in State With 12 Killed

A weekly tally across the state shows 12 deaths from automobile accidents during the week ending November. Hartford records the worst count among cities with multiple fatal crashes. Notable fatalities include Antonio Furano in Stamford, Rocco Spinelli in Hartford, and Sarah Ottitz in New Haven, among others.

Tlaforford Holt Department Isingle Hartford New Haven Waterbury Bridgeport New Britain Greenwich Meriden New London Stamford Norwich Middletown Danbury Norwall Winstead Antonio Fur~ano Charles E Olmstead Wilton Michael Valerio West Haven William G.tinker Gast Hartford Rocco Spinelli Sarah Ottitz Nichols Frea Burnham Bertha J. Sallowen Bekersville Jeenie Seamon

The Whispering Gallery book sparks royal scandal claim

London reports on a sensational new work The Whispering Gallery an autonomous author allegedly exposing intimate royal affairs. The Daily Mail on Nov 18 calls the front page three column denunciation a scandalous fake claiming it mimics real recollections of King Edward VII and Queen Victoria and quotes alleged conversations with royalty.

London

Opened graves uncover bones and jewels in four cemeteries

Danbury, Nov 19 Special report shows 180 workers moving 112 bodies from Leach Hollow Wanzer Creek Pond and Turrell cemeteries in the New Fairfield Sherman basin to new plots at Wood Creek cemetery ahead of Lake Danbury. Old tombs yield bones jewelry and a child’s toy as graves are relocated and markers planned.

Danbury New Fairfield Sherman Great Basin Lake Danbury United Gas Improvement Company of Philadelphia Connecticut Light and Power Company New Fairfiel Leach Hollow Wanzer Creek Pond Turrell New Wood Creek U ‘Oy Jehahod Teach Mr. Leach New Pairfetad Leach Chiki

Lawyer Is Held For Auto Death In Newington

Isaiah Leboy, New York lawyer, and Jus Wood, his chauffeur, were bonded for $5,000 and $10,090 respectively to appear before the December term of the Superior court. Wood faces manslaughter, reckless driving and evading responsibility in the November 4 death of Mrs. Arthur L. Young of Exeter, New Hampshire, on the state highway. Leboy is charged with evading responsibility after the crash. The auto that killed Mrs. Young did not stop. Leboy’s car was stopped in Meriden, identified by a broken right headlight. Both men pleaded not guilty before Justice C. S. Baxzowes.

Newington Isaiah Leboy New York Jus Wood Arthur L. Young Exeter N. H Wood Lebov Young Stote Leboy Meriden Justice of the Peace C Baxzowes

Guardian named for rich scion in New York

New York Nov 19 AP a guardian was appointed for William Barton French heir to a wealthy New York Paris family after his counsel asked Judge Delehanty to appoint a committee because of alleged incompetency due to habitual drunkenness. He was arrested after arriving from Europe on an affidavit alleging a $3500 bad check in an European branch office. He is free on $5000 bail with Philip J. Dunn named as special guardian.

New York William Barton French New York-Paris Counse Delehanty French Europe Lberty Philip J. Dunn

Driver in Fatal Crash Held Under 2500 Bond

Torrington, Nov 19 AP Nicholas Ganela of this city, driver of the automobile in the Torrington-Win ated road accident last Friday night that killed two young men, was released in bonds of 2500 this afternoon. His bondman is Pay Gall tello, his father-in-law. Ganela will be arraigned in City court Saturday on go charge of migeonduest causing death.

Torrington Nicholas Ganela Torrington-Winated Gall ‘Tello Gando Cauelig

End of auto theft ring predicted in Maine report

Portland Maine Nov 19 Investigators say the gang sold more than 109 stolen cars in Maine and expect five more arrests in Boston within two days. J A Baldwin of Boston was held on $10 000 bail and tomorrow to be charged as a fugitive from justice. DOJ agents expected this afternoon with a bench warrant for Baldwin.

Portland Maine Boston J. A. Baldwin Department of Justice Baldwin

Hungarians in Unfinished Duel Ends In Dispute

In Budapest a sword duel between Count Paul Teleky and a rival left the principals unreconciled after the clash. The duel occurred in November as reported by AP, outlining an unresolved confrontation between the two Hungarian figures.

Budapest Hungary Paul Teleky

Former premier and counts duel over prison forgers

The former premier Count Emmer ich Karolyi cousin of Michael Karoly, and Count Teleky dueled after Karolyi questioned Teleky’s sleep under the burden of sending Prince Ludwig Windisch-Graetz and Dr Von Nadossy to prison for forgeries. Windisch-Graetz and Nadossy were among those convicted in a major franc counterfeiting ring earlier this year.

Emmerich Karolyi Michael Karolyi Count Teleky Count Karolyi Prince Ludwig Windisch-Graetz von Nadossy Budapest Diety Prince Windisch-Chaetz

Filibusters Loom As Congress Nears Session

Washington November 19 AP reports filibusters likely as Congress nears a new session. Four items Muscle Shoals Rivers and Harbors Legislation Prohibition and the Lausanne treaty could trigger extended debate and risk delaying major appropriation bills.

Washington Congress

Aliens Escape Border Hunt Ends in Rutland

In Rutland Vermont on November 19 eight men remained at large after an across border smuggling chase ended with two detainees captured. Montreal driver John Adaob was fined 74 dollars for violating automobile laws and a companion among the four passengers was unidentified and difficult to communicate with as immigration officers questioned Adaob.

Rutland Pittsford Woods John Adaob Montreal Re Companier Adab

South Manchester asks for firemen increase plan

South Manchester on November 19 authorized an increase in full time men and the development of a pension fund plan as part of the fire department measures.

Manchester

Night Meeting Marks 28th Session of South Manchester Fire District

At the annual gathering of the South Manchester fire district covering about three quarters of Manchester, Frank Cheney Jr. chaired the 28th meeting as president. The district had previously created a paid fire chief and two paid drivers, plus blanket insurance for all members when responding to calls. Ongoing demands push toward a more permanent, mobile department.

South Manchester Frank Cheney Cheney

Cosgrave Not in Fear of Party’s Activities

Dublin Nov 19 AP Leader of a small group calling itself the Republican Army, blamed for raids on Free State army barracks, will be interned. The number likely under 150. President Cosgrave said he did not fear danger to the Free State and is confident the state rests on a firm foundation.

Dublin Free State Cosgrave

Sunday School Problem Aired in Hartford Convention

Hartford Nov 19 AP Sunday schools foster war ideals and teach a narrow conception of Christ. Sidney A Weston Ph D Pilgrim Press minister told the State Sunday School convention that the key question is what to teach, not how to teach. He linked the Scopes trial and Steel industry publicity to the need for Sunday schools to define Bible and social problem teaching.

Hartford Christ Sidney A. Weston Manesey Pilgrim Preas of Bastor United States Eaid Funda Thig Sconer

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