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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1926

Page

6

Prohibition agents seize truck in Ward 8 raid

Prohibition agents and Darien police raided a truck load of beer believed stolen from the Brd 8 convoy. The truck was found with 14 water frowns and a large stash. driver Holmes and Albert Anderson were questioned. Holmes claimed no knowledge. Anderson was released after questioning. Authorities plan to prosecute the truck’s owner and investigate the beer’s origin and direction toward Fork West Haven.

Prohibition Ward Doolan Setzer da- B Darien Lawrence Kartman Pie Orange Avenue Trock J. A Ste: Haven Reg Holmes Federal Holmes Piname Albert Anderson Dolan Fork West Haven

Arrest in Probe Hinted as Inquiry Moves

The report notes an arrest due in the probe linked to Inspector Underwood and his chefs deny knowledge amid plans to move. Investigators spent the day at Governor's Island Ban and trace a large sum alleged to have left the state. Names such as Mrs Jane Gibean and Dr Sir Jared appear in testimony while several defendants face indictment and looming Supreme Court action.

Fon Underwood Cherky Trenry DL Governor's Island Sir Jared Hayes Jane Gibean Statty Dickman Simpson Dickman Military Prson California Supreme Court Francege Haltry Henry Wittie Stevens Henry Carpender McCarter L For Defense Secutor

Citizens rally in Stamford highlights taxation debate

In Stamford on October 1 a rally featured Walter W. Bell Len ams and Horace ta Demon te, denouncing perceived corporate favoritism in tax policy. The gathering criticized state roads plans and urged reforms, aiming to mobilize voters against current taxation favors.

Ampford Schlecht Democratic Ee Flrat Walter W. Bell Lenams Horace Ta Demonte Ian

Tool Engineer Tash vginees Wanted for Small Motor Assembly

Job listing seeking tool engineer and supervising group of assemblers for small motors and related parts. Requires precise execution and water-expertise. Address Box 1027 Rochester New York for responses.

Tash Feef Supervising Igners Rochester New York

Obituary notices from Bridgeport funeral list and deaths

Multiple death notices report society figures and residents in Bridgeport. Mathias Ovko a longtime Slovak community member dies at home on Arvtio Street. Edward Fagan, Frank Emil Meyer, John Joseph Coughlin and others are remembered. Miss Clary Foster and Elizabeth Vickers are noted among survivors. Funeral services, church affiliations, and cemeteries such as St Michael's and Mountain Grove are listed along with locations and dates.

Mathias Ovko Mathias Oehn Fone Mes Julius Dunbarss Helen Ovko Sever Stu Sak Todye the Cinera Fadward Fagan Faw F Wagan Hiv Charles Fagan Enet Bridgeport CLM. C. Company Charles Thomas J Brooklyn Athanial Wheeler, Foresters of America Sick Benefit Society Sick Benefit Society of the U. Mo. Company Beach Street St. Mary’s Church St. Michael's Cemetery Clary C. Li. Foster New York City Wuble Flanders First Baptist Hee Woodmont Avenue Charles Helmsathie Opelatine Buriel Mountain Grove Miss Foster George Kemp R. O D. Whippie E. .B. Hawkins He F. Tarsell Wiliam B. Conk Frank Emil Meyer Palisade Tio Frank George Frank Gleiman St Charles Church John Joseph Coughlin John and Mary Quinn Coughlin Rooklyn N. Y Litberum and Heaphy Lafayette Street St. Augustine's Church Burlai

Permits Granted Totaling 28426 By Building Board

The Board of Building Commissioners yesterday approved multiple permits with a total value of 28426 dollars. Projects include a two family frame house at 1588 1590 East Main, a brick addition at State Street, several frame garages, and other modifications across Beavencourt Carroll Avenue Noble Avenue Lenox Avenue and nearby addresses.

Board of Building Commissioners BY. Leibermann North Washington Avenue Elisa Murnec Fast Main Street Garland Barbara Wittstock Cowles Street Amna Dzurenda Arctic Street Paul H. Lange Beavencourt Aaron Gelfad Cleveland Avenue Thomas Law Dixon Street Sawartz Louise Tray State Street W. Burdick Carroll Avenue Hamill Noble Avenue Mary Stankewicr Wakeman Street Henry Hamann Capitol Avenue Noah Duttiela Lenox Avenue RB. B Gravers Avenue

Car hits bridge injuring driver in Fairfield Norwalk

W. De. Fisgans of 243 McKinley agenas New Haven lies in serious condition at Norwalk hospital after an automobile accident on the Post Road last night. Police report the operator of a large sedan misjudged distance crossing Mill River Bridge in Fairfield and struck an abutment. The bridge is under repair. He was taken to the operating room with a fractured skull suspected. State police from Westport barracks opened an investigation.

W. DE. Fisgans McKinley Agenas New Haven Norwalk Hospital Post Road Higgans Mill River Briaze Fairfield Westport

Man suffers cerebral hemorrhage after shock at street corner

John Drew, 58, of 2992 Main Street, was rushed to St. Vincent's Hospital yesterday afternoon after suffering a cerebral hemorrhage while walking near William and Stillman streets. A hospital ambulance was summoned and arrived as the man was found unconscious.

John Drew Main Street St. Vincent's Hospital William and Stillman

Yale Educator to Speak at North End Bible Class

TL P. White of the Yale Divinity School will address the North End Bible class at Olivet Church North Avenue and Mwyin Street at aelock farmerrow tomorrow morning. Members are urged to attend and benefit from hearing Mr White.

TL P. White Yale Divinity Sohnel North End Olivet Church North Avenue Mwyin Street Aelock John V Nfs White

Playmate Hurts Boy With Stone in Altercation

A boy of thirteen was struck in the eye with a stone during a quarrel with a playmate identified as Wallies Chapmin. He was taken to a city hospital where Dr Walter Nelson treated the wound and sewed stitches.

Wallies Chapmin

Widow of Stamford Realtor Succumbs at Woodland Cemetery

Oct 1 memorial service announced for Conerly A Hubbard widow of Stamford real estate man. The article notes her death and planned service in Woodland Cemetery, with limited readable details.

Stamford A. Hubbard Stabbard Sdeaie

Community Chest Requests Show Decline From 1926 Budget

Bridgeport organizations filing requisitions total 395504.16 for 1927, down from 450000 allocated in 1926. Hearings conducted thrice weekly, two hours each, with chair George S. Warren and members reviewing each society’s requests. detailed allocations listed for associated charities, hospitals, welfare groups, and service agencies.

Reidgeport Community Chest Dnditet George S. Warren John W. Barks Willam Boardman A. V. Bodine R. D. Stoddard Frederick Rhodes Dwight J. Wheeler Cherrity Associated Charities Boys’ Glib Boy Scouts Bridgeport Christian Union Bridgeport Hospital Dgeport Protection Association Bridgeport Protestant Orphan Visiting Nurse Association MC. AW Financial Federation American Red Cross Wet Hygiene Society Fairfle Agencies Contingent Fund

Wadsworth to Witness Series in New York

Senator James W. Wadsworth Jr. plans to attend the opening game of the World Series in New York as baseball, a long family hobby, overlaps with his Republican campaign for re election. The Yale alumnus and former varsity first baseman supports local baseball in Geneseo, New York.

New York James W. Wadsworth Senaator Yale Wadsworth Terry Geneseo

New Movement May Hit Stamford

After a Stamford Yacht Club luncheon a committee was named to study creating two branches of the Big Brothers and Big Sisters movement in Stamford. The panel is led by Rev. Gerald A. Cunningham with members Mrs. Charles H. Dichter Dr. John J. Ryle Mrs. W. J. O'Meara Mrs. Charles Howes R. A. Gillespie and A. A. Lewis.

Stamford Stamford Yacht Club Gerald A. Cunningham Charles H. Dichter John J. Ryle W. J. O'Meara Charles Howes R. A. Gillespie A. A. Lewis Big Brothers

Ambulance Calls Record Emergency Visits Across City

Ambulance dispatches list multiple patients including George Beers age 32 on Newfield Avenue with a fainting spell. Mary Dupilaise 35 on Main Street for a medical case. Leonard Alferio 42 on George Street with partial burial and confusion. Mrs Hudak 64 on Suliman Street with pneumonia and empyema taken to Bridgeport Hospital. John Drew eight on Main Street with cerebral hemorrhage taken to St Vincent's. Tony Fries on Tane Street with convulsions taken to Bridgeport Hospital.

George Beers Newfield Avenue Mohican Market Mary Dupilaise Main Street Leonard Alferio George streeteCall Golden Hill Courtland Streets Hudak Suliman Street Bridgeport Hospital Tor John Drew Callig Willlane Stilman St. Vincent’s Hospital Tony Fries Tane Street Tridgewort Hospital

Youths Arrested Here as Straggler

Francis Bee twenty of 171 North Avenue was arrested last night by Detective Sergeant Edward Aggar under naval authority for overleave. He was booked as a cadre from the Navy and held for authorities.

Francis Bee North Avenue Edward Aggar Navy

Woman Sued In Sale Of Darien Property

Frora HW Altman of this town is the defendant in a suit for $3,000, brought by Thomas Yeomans at Stamford, arising from the sale of a tract of land in Darien.

Darien Dpatinn Frora HW. Altman Ao Sul Thomas Yeomans Stimford Thn

Football Player Spains Ankle at Local Game

Sixteen year old Jack Heating of 22 North Main Street sustained a sprained right ankle while playing football. He was treated at Mt Vincent's hospital and discharged after treatment.

Jack North Main Street Mt. Vincent's Hospital Bul Instituton

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