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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1926

Page

24

Wisconsin University Opens New Educational Laboratory

Wisconsin President Glenn Frank outlines an experimental college within the University of Wisconsin to reform higher education. He envisions two cultural years with broad studies and later specialization, testing ideas like a scientist. He notes mass education and campus morals reflect wider American society.

Glenn Frank Glenn Frank Bug X University Thy Tuumer Magazine Associated Fire Richard Gilbert Magsock Richard Gilbert Massock Madison Wis University of Wisconsin University Avesese Wisconsin College of Liberal Arts Frank

Children sue for damages in Connecticut court

A six year old Meriden child among 13 plaintiffs seeks 130000 dollars in damages in automobile accident cases heard before the October term of the Civil Superior court in New Haven. Connecticut company defendants appear in six actions while seven more actions remain, including the Meriden boy James Lucas.

New Haven Meriden Connecticut Company James Lucas

Hot rivet starts blaze on steamer Ndwin Luckenbach

Fire from a hot rivet burned three hours in the holds of the steamer Ndwin Luckenbach dry docked at Bethlehem Steel works East Boston. Crews aided by a sky fire boat two engines and a ladder company battled smoke and damage before extinguishing the blaze.

Boston Oct Ndwin Luckenbach Bethlehem Steel Company Dorks

Coolidge Labeled Vermont’s Leader by GOP

In Montpelier Vermont Republicans praised President Coolidge as a national symbol of security and prosperity. August Huster Jackson, state convention chairman and nominee for Lieutenant Governor, urged unity to support Coolidge in November, while the platform endorsed farm aid and strict law enforcement rather than weakening the primary law.

Montpelier Vermont WhiteTouse Hol Uster Jackson Coolidge

Convicts by Day Free by Night Get Extra Jail Time

NEW HAVEN Oct 5 AP Three more months were added to Joseph Malone and A Negretti in Criminal Superior Court after they pleaded guilty to leaving county jail each evening after work in the engine room, going home, and returning before daybreak. Malone faced breach of peace charges while Negretti was a third offense liquor law violator and keeper of a disreputable establishment.

New Haven Joseph Malone Nesrett Criminal ‘Superior Court Malone Negretti

Stamford Bank Purchases Site for New Main Office

Stamford October 5 Arthur G Jessup acting for First Stamford National Bank announced the purchase of a property fronting Atlantic and Broad streets opposite Ferguson Library. The 104 by 169 foot site will accommodate expansion needs and allow quick changes if a move becomes necessary. Clarence W Ball, bank president, said the bank will hold the property under its control until erection begins.

Stamford Atlantic and Broad Streets Arthur G. Jessup First Stamford National Bank Atlantic Street Broad Street Ferguson Clarence W. Ball Town Hall Atlantc Cane Streets

Women Bankers Plan Activities for Winter Events

The Women's committee of the American Institute of Banking announces plans for the coming year with Miss Elizabeth Crehan of Bridgeport Savings Banks as chair and Miss Cecelia Tobin as secretary. A keywoman from each bank will assist, with a long list of named members from multiple institutions. The first activity, a card party, will be held Friday evening October 8 at Stratfield Hotel, chaired by Mrs Hilda Trainor with a local committee, and the first meeting is set for Tuesday evening October 13.

American Institute of Banking Elizabeth Crehan Bridgeport, Savings Banks Misa Cecelia Tobin Commercial Bank and ‘Trust Company Wilma L Bakas American Bank and Trust Company Ruth Hamilton Bridgeport Land and Title Company Helen ‘Townroe Black Rock Bank and Trust Company Helen MacRae Bridgepot ‘Savings Bank Dorothy Lambert Bridgeport Trust Company May «. Hubbard City National Bank Elizabeth A Browns City Savings Nk Margaret A Krak Commercial Bank and Trust Company Hielen Dunbar Fairfield Bank and Trust Company Hilda Trainor James Staples and Company Amy A Andrews T. TL. Watson and Company Margaret Nikodem Wear Side Bank Etta Chrithinson First National Bank Stratfield 'Hittel James Staples S and Company Misa Evelyn Black First National Hank Maylah Shallenheiser City Saviexe Bank Beatrice Read Stratford Trust Company Helen Pirie Weirfield Bankama Trust Company Muriel Fee Af Dillon Read and Company

Spanish Rumors Said to Exchange Gamblers

London Oct 1 AP Spanish Ambassador Marquis Alfonso Mery del Val y Zulueta said efforts are stirring false alarming reports in financial circles about Spain to provoke speculation in Spanish exchange. He warned the public and business leaders to disregard such mistiming reports.

London Alfonso Mery del Val Y Zulueta Associated Press Spain

Salvation Army to Move Meetings to Lynn Depot Yard

Salvation Army in Lynn will continue services despite a mayoral order banning street gatherings. Meetings will be held on the Boston and Maine railroad depot yard after a conference with city officials. Commander Amos Strickland was fined $5 and appealed.

Lynn, Mase Oct Strects Brlvation Army Lynn Lynn Depot Yard Boston and Maine Railroad Salvation Army Bauer Boston Maine Amos Strickland Strickland

John Brown's daughter dies survivor of hanging witness

Eureka Calif October 6 AP Mrs Annie Brown Adams only surviving daughter of John Brown of Harper's Ferry fame died today at her daughter’s home in Humboldt County. She witnessed her father’s 1868 hanging and was the last family member to do so. Eight children survive.

Eureka Cal Annie Brown Adams Sigours Eeven John Brown Harper's Ferry St Shively Mra Adams Adama

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