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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1926
Page
2
Reported behind closed doors in New York and London, nations discuss postwar steel shares, production quotas, and price controls as French and American interests seek stable profits. Delegates from Britain Belgium Germany and the United States weigh output limits and an international office to maintain remunerative prices amid wartime influences.
Continued report details testimonies about Wes McPherson disappearance, naming witnesses Mrs McPherson, Miss Schaeffer, and Mrs Mel luason. Accounts describe bathing suit, hotel scene, searches, and mentions of an evangelist, with references to a confession and possible trouble for speakers.
A severe storm in Hong Kong on Monday caused the presumed loss of about 2,000 Chinese fishermen in the Canton River area and off the coast. One known foreign casualty, Elons Wong, drowned while stepping at Hon Kong near Ma ip a Poitigese sentiment, with widespread damage to the British colony.
Reading of a long transcript featured remarks by District Attorney Keyes and attorney Connors as delegates selected a candidate for Congress. Mrs Farlin O Shea was nominated for state treasurer and the convention discussed county organization and campaign strategy amid strong party activity in the city and surrounding towns.
The article reports Vincent Tilden weighing professional offers after his tennis career, noting speculation about competition with rivals and plans to address the matter at a local Chamber of Commerce luncheon. It mentions reactions from other players and the broader impact on American tennis legends.
A lawsuit filed in Superior Court accuses Ray Service of Nichols of causing a crash that injured seven men riding in a rental car. The seven men, traveling to Bridgeport, were injured when the operator allegedly misjudged the curve and struck a sign post, demolishing the car and leading to the vehicle’s display at Ray Service on Broad Street.
Hover device with five inch interface appears in scattered notes noting user interaction and small display focus. Multiple sources mention limited usability and unclear compatibility across platforms. Further details are unreadable in the fragment.
Veteran American player Vincent Richards, once hailed as a teen prodigy, declares turning professional after years as an amateur. The tennis star, famed for early national titles and Davis Cup play, signs a contract with Pyle’s group, with reports suggesting 1 percent of tour receipts could yield him substantial earnings.
The British foreign minister and Italian premier discussed Europe’s problems after the Geneva France Germany accord. Italian press sees Stresemann-Buand as strengthening Britain Italy ties and hints at Italy seeking a broader imperial role in Europe and Africa.
The report summarizes testimony about a government case involving Merton and Millet. It discusses whether Millet approved key actions, questioned how affidavits and examinations were conducted, and notes Millets role in presenting information to authorities. The account references New York proceedings and questions over potential improprieties.
Miss Hilda Johnson, an American Red Cross nurse from Bridgeport, will leave this morning for Miami to join rehabilitation efforts in the Florida stricken area. Miss Amelia Wenderoth, executive secretary, said plans for a New England unit have shifted as Red Cross HQ orders urgent readiness. Wenderoth, in charge of the eastern relief unit, will depart once possible, aiming for October 15, with the Florida relief fund drive and annual concert causing delays.
A distress call reports an American vessel, The New Beit, afire off the coast. The Byron Benson, another American tanker owned by Standard Oil, aided after picking up the message. The New Beit, 5 174 tons gross with 39 crew, sailed from New York September 26 for San Francisco and other west coast ports under charter to Williams Steamship. The Byron Benson sailed from New York September 27 for Los Angeles in ballast.
Western police start wide hunt for a stolen airplane piloted by a man with a cork leg and wearing a straw hat. The plane was taken from Iniafield Kansas. police issued a description based on a circular from Sheriff Custer Davig of Tope.
Enforcement of new parking ordinances stalled as penalties were omitted in original adoption. Assistant Prosecutor advised police to tag and tow vehicles exceeding twenty minutes on Fairfield Avenue Bank and Bank Street until amendments provide penalties. Council expected to adopt proper form with penalties at next meeting.
John Prentice Rockefeller, grandson of the famed magnate, resumes a Yale life as a junior working as a hospital switchboard operator in New Haven. He earned a Yale scholarship for his high scholastic record and plans to complete his four year course while balancing work and study. Relations with his family remain cordial.
At a special meeting the Norwalk City council appointed Clayton Gregory town clerk to fill the unexpired term of Herbert R. Smith who died August 15. Gregory was sworn in by City Clerk Stephen Dorkus. The appointment was unanimous and the term expires January 1 1928. Gregory has served as assistant town clerk for three years and will appoint a replacement.
Bridgeport hosts a Sunday October benefit at Poll Theatre to aid hurricane victims in Florida. Monte Blue in Flowing Lies provides the feature with full orchestra under Sam Davey. proceeds go to Bridgeport’s American Red Cross to aid Florida relief. Mayor Behrens endorses statewide Florida Relief Day with all exhibitors contributing 100 percent to relief efforts.
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