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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Nov 29, 1926

Page

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Warrant issued for Yochelman amid girl’s death

Mabel Deery twenty and unmar ried of 661 Brooks street died at St Vincent Hospital after claiming before police that Dr Saider Yochelman performed an illegal operation at his 849 Noble avenue hospital. A breach of peace warrant was issued by Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Clarence O Lister. bail set at 5000 dollars. Police search for Yochelman continued.

Mabel Deery Brooks’ Street St. Vincent’s Hospital Saider Yochelman Noble Avenue Yochelman Clarence O. Lister Bureau of Investigation J. B. Dilton Lister Listerwald H. R. DeLuca Curtis Peck William Street Weatch Polies Michael Larney Coleman Street Risa Deery George Fisher A. J. Djerkowski Segeant Larney

Three in Hospital After Accident on Milford Street

A head on collision on Terry Street Milford near the Milford Turnpike last night led to the arrest of Frank Cusano, 25 Filmore Street, New Haven, on reckless driving and evading responsibility. Walter J Roberts of 141 Pendleton Street, and his two passengers A M Boyle of Pendleton Street and Florence Kerr of Willard Street, New Haven, were hospitalized with injuries described as not serious.

Tierry Street Milford Milford Turnpike Fank Cusano Filmore New Haven Walter J Roberts Pendleton Street A. M. Boyle Pendleton Boston Lewis H. Rothechild Chelsea Exchange Bank New York Philadelphia Cretan Max Bernstein Frank Conway Leo Friendman Joey Kutt Samus la Sar Joseph Schwartz Rothschild Broadway

$25 000 Won’t Tempt Swimmer to Catalina If She Must Wear Suit

New York November 28 AP says Mrs Lottie Schoemmel may skip the Catalina swim from Santa Catalina Island to California if required to wear a swimsuit for the 25000 prize. She has swum from Albany to New York in wool fat garments and notes that even a regulation suit slows her speed.

Catalina New York Lottie Schoemmer Catalina Island California Schoemmeal Albanyy Schoemmel

Warrant Issued for Arrest of Dr Voehel

A warrant has been issued for the arrest of Dr Voehel after a statement naming him in connection with a criminal operation. In other city news, a girl dies in hospital following injuries sustained in a separate incident. Police report armed robbers hit two gas stations, escaping with over 500 dollars after forcing managers to open safes at gunpoint.

Voehelman Honpitat Bota Gaz Safca

Girl in Coma After Stamford Street Accident

Stamford authorities report 17 year old Winifred Jones of Sound Beach remained in a coma at Stamford hospital after being struck by an automobile driven by Anthony Davis of Canal Street while crossing Broad Street near Washington Avenue. Doctors continued attempts to revive her as they assessed the unknown nature of her injuries.

Stamford Stamford Hospital Winifred Jones Sound Beach Anthony Davis Canal Street Broad Street Washington Avenue

Sears and Ryan Start Surprise Providence Walk to Boston

Miss Eleanora Sears and Miss Elizabeth Ryan began a concealed hike from the Supreme Court house at 12:55 am in Providence to Sears home at 127 Beacon Street Boston. They aim to beat Sears 10 hours 27 minutes for the 44 mile walk set last December 14.

Providence R. 4Th Eleanora Sears Boston Elizabeth Ryan Supreme Court House Sears Beacon Street

Gradual Yielding to China Rights Urged on Powers

The thirteen power commission on extraterritoriality recommends a gradual surrender of extraterritorial rights in China as China modernizes its laws and courts. It cites crimes unpunished under Chinese law and notes most foreign nationals affected are Japanese. The report, signed by Silas H. Strawn, urges careful withdrawal only as reforms prove adequate.

Washington China Thirteen-Power Commission On State Department Peking United States Silas H. Strawn Chicago Wang Chung-Hui

Danbury Bus Service May Resume With Company Push

Danbury reports a strike stalemate as Danbury Power and Transportation and the employees refuse to compromise. City Taxi operates three bugies to Bethel while rumors say idle busses may return to service. Bradley and executives attended but refused further talks, leaving officials silent on potential actions.

Danbury Danbury Power and Transportation Company Fuilure New Haven E. M. Bradley City Taxi Company Bethel Transportation Company Bradley Willam Sperry

Gasoline Stations Dense Across Connecticut Roads

Connecticut has about 3,921 gas stations with 13,524 miles of improved highways, equating to roughly one filling station per 71 cars. Last year taxable gasoline sales totaled 180,299,512 gallons, with August and June posting peaks. tax revenue reached 2,626,010.8 dollars, to be used by the state highway department for road work and repairs.

Connecticut Motor Vehicle Department State Highway Department

Armed pair robs two gas stations near city line

Two masked bandits held up a Texaco in Stratford and a Standard 61 station at Noble and Boston avenues within ten minutes, stealing more than 500 dollars without violence and fleeing in a touring car. William Smith and Fred Kissell, managers, were coerced to surrender receipts and safe contents.

Stratford Brace and Stratford Avenues Texaco William Smith Bruce Avenue Fred Kissell Noble and Boston Avenues

Episcopal prayer crusade aims to reawaken nation

A Protestant Episcopal church evangelism committee warns of an era without discipline and predicts threats to social order. It announces nationwide all day prayer services in Episcopal churches and a crusade starting January 6 to rekindle public virtue.

New York Protestant Episcopal Church

Shot Fired At Head Of Reichstag

Berlin authorities report an outdoor socialist labor demonstration was interrupted when a shot ricocheted off the head of Reichstag President Paul Voebe. Uniformed Fascists were seized by angry protesters before Socialist labor crowds intervened and handed them to police. Police recovered two revolvers a dagger ammunition and stones from the Fascists.

Berlin Paul Voebe Reichstag Pojce

Warden Starr of Wethersfield Dies

Hartford, Nov 28 AP George H. Starr 37 deputy warden of Wethersfield state prison and longtime staffer died at his home after a short illness. Born in Fair Haven Vermont he joined the prison June 10 1907 as assistant clerk and became deputy warden August 12 1924. He also ran the photography department and parole duties while aiding the Chapman trial coverage and watched Chapman during confinement and hearings.

Hartford George H. Starr Wethersfield State Prison Starr Fair Haven Wetherafield Bertson Chapman Wethersfield Mr. Starr

Ex-Alderman Mead Arrested On Drunkenness Charge

Frederick A. Mead forty of 1741 Main Street, former Sixth District Democratic alderman, was arrested early yesterday on drunkenness and resisting arrest after refusing to accompany officers. He was booked on two charges, held on bonds of 75 dollars, and taken to headquarters.

Frederick A. Mead Main Street

Antisaloon Leader Backs Plan for U S Whiskey

Wayne Wheeler of the Anti-Saloon League endorsed the Treasury Department remit for private whiskey distribution subject to existing regulations. He said opposition to government ownership remains, and noted bonds or legal remedies protect innocent auto buyers from losses if cars are seized for rum running under old law.

Washington Treasury Department Wayne FR. Wheeler Anti-Saloon League Legislative Committee of the League Wheeler Secretary of the Treasury United States Supreme Court Internal Revenue

Norwalk Boy Fatally Injured In Auto Collision

Douglas Chamberlain ten, of 37 Riverside avenue Norwalk, died at Norwalk hospital after being struck by an automobile driven by Bernard Hopp of New Canaan avenue. Hopp was charged with reckless driving. the count was changed to manslaughter after the boy's death. A coroner's inquest is set for Tuesday. this marks the third fatal auto accident in Norwalk in two weeks.

Norwalk Touglas Chamberlain George Chamberlain Riverside Avenue Norwalk Hospital Bernard Hopp New Canaan Avenue Hopp Hop Douglas Roger Ethel William v. Tracey

Burglars Hit Garage and Grocery Store Loot

Two burglaries were reported to the Detective Bureau yesterday. In one break thieves stole a set of automobile markers and cash from a garage owned by Charles Vanstone of 65 Horssuth. The second break at Zorgy’s grocery store, 142 Courtland Street, involved a side door window removal and theft of ten dollars and three cartons of cigarettes.

Charles Vanstone Zorgy Courtland Street

Maine Senate election narrows as Redman Gould vie for seat

Nov 28 Maine voters head to the polls to decide which party will control the U S Senate in a tight special election to replace the late Bert M Fernald. Fulton J Redman backed by Democrats and reportedly by the Ku Klux Klan faces Arthur R Gould with Republican backing from party leaders despite Governor Brewster’s criticisms.

Portland Maine United States Senate Fulton J. Redman Demosrat Arthur R. Goul Bert M. Fernald Redman Democratic Party Ku Klux Klan Gould Ball Augusta Ralph O. Brewater Republican Party William M. Butler Republican National Committee Field Republican Campaign Committee Brewster

Trial expected to take three more days in Mills case

Somerville New Jersey Mor tps AP Frances Stevens Hall Morrow will complete her testimony in the Mills case as the defense fights to close its cross examination. The trial resumes with the widow recounting movements around the killings of Rev. Ward Wheeler Hall and Eleanor R Mills as prosecutors prepare further rebuttal and the jury nears deliberation.

General College Bucknell Beaker Mia Hall Simpeon Page Marie Senate Fannie Huret Hail Ax Halla Benny Wille Stevens Aey Trentes Grea Questia Alexander Simpson Simpson Withe Henry Russey’s Lane New Oewick Lavalletos Stevens Hall Mra Gaenegy Robert H McCarter Claney¢ E Case Defesa

Rome Governor Resigns After Capital Fight Fallout

Senator Filippo Cremonesi resigns as governor of Rome after a public free fight in the capital. Vice-Governor Baselli, Cardesia, and ten rectors also resign. Mussolini accepts the resignations. Aims for new administrative staff with Prince Buoncompagni likely to succeed.

Rome Filippo Cremonesi Basellia Cardesia Mussolini Buoncompagni Cremeneal Duce

Warned Against Plane Ascend Killed in Fall

Chicago November 28 AP report says contractor Richard Musch and pilot Edward Carlite died when their airplane fell 1500 feet at Ashurn Field. A strut snapped during a sharp bank causing the right wing to collapse after takeoff despite warnings the craft was unsafe. Musch narrowly escaped death last March when William Kaiser was killed in a fall near Scottaville.

Chicago Richard Musch Edward Carlite Ashurn Field Musch Willam Kaiser Scottaville

Couple Wed Secretly in New York and Bride Returns

Misa Lucy M. Bagon daughter of Vincenzo Bagon and John M. Daly son of Jeremiah Daly wed secretly in New York after obtaining a marriage license at the Municipal building. The bride returned to Bridgeport that night to perform a theater show while Daly reportedly went to Borough Park, Long Island, weeks earlier with the Agriculture Department and had not returned. Bagon listed as 21 born in Lovejoy Pennsylvania Daly as 23 born in Bridgeport Connecticut.

New York Misa Lucy M. Bagon Vincenzo Bagon Barnum Avenue West End John M. Daly Jeremiah Daly Main Street New York City Bridgeport Vaial Daly Borough Park L. I Department of Agriculture Lcense Lovejoy Mr. Daly

Prohibition Agents Clash With Rumrunners on Detroit River

Detroit report says federal prohibition agents exchange shots with rum boats as they seek to curb liquor across the Detroit river. Anticipated intensified skirmishes come with colder weather driving pleasure craft from the water.

Detroit Mich

Roumania Orders Arms From Italy in Major Import

Bucharest reports a Roumanian government order for arms from Italy totaling 800.008, with delivery within six months. Newspapers say a Naples firm received the contract and ships include destroyers and a new type of mother ship, supplying calibred guns for naval use.

Bucharest Arma Italy Naples

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State Fairfield County Douglas Chamberlain Cmn State of Wetherfield Prison Gerald Chapman Washington Anti-Saloon League Andrew Government Corporation House Progresive Allen Labor Secretary Carol Ferdinand Princs Lloyd George Liberal Party Prospectin Radual Yelding Mohicans Westerns Bridgeport Areos Army and Navy Stanford Alabama Bridgeport High School Miss Ryan Washington Arms Conference Danbury Company Copsright Lewisburg Bucknell University John Winter Rice Emory Willian Hunt The Universality Berwick Sunbury Mifflinburg Wilt Mamport Milton Rice Hunt Standard Oil Stratford Station U. S Warden Starr State Prison Short Iilness U.S Roumania ITA
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