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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1926

Page

4

Trucker Dies After Berlin Turnpike Crash

A truck driven by Carl De Wolfe of Springfield crashed into a stalled truck on which Thomas M. O'Brien, 21, of 369 Arymary Street Springfield worked. O'Brien was killed instantly. De Wolfe suffered a broken leg and other injuries and was hospitalized in Hartford. The accident occurred on the Berlin turnpike in Newington while the men were alongside the road near an empty truck bound for New York.

Thonas M. O'Brien Arymary Street Springfield Carl de Wolfe Berlin Newington de Wolfe A Brien af'Brien John Purneur New Bri Inn Hartford Hospital Q'Brien Max Gleith Lews Cohen New York

Tragic Crash Kills Man Crushed Between Vehicles

Reported crash near the roadside leaves O'Brien dead after his truck rear ended by Walfe driving an El Kneeland truck headed from Springfield to New York. Cohen regained his seat as the machine was cranked. State police investigate to determine responsibility for the fatal incident.

Cohen O’brien Whene Walfe Springfield New York O'Brien

Clue Located in Michigan Slayings Case

A blood stained boat was found on Pickeree Lake shore near Quincin showing potential link to the disappearance of Arvid Exfekson and Ernard Skoglund. Officers believe wardens were slain and bodies dumped in the lake after being chased by hunters arrested for illegal activities. Skoglund’s car was found nearby with blood traces minutes from the scene.

Pickere Arvii Exfekson Ernit Skoglund Wardena Lake Skoglund Ciwinn

Johnsons Welcome Twin Daughters At Bridgeport Hospital

Mr and Mrs Heztkiah Johnson of 4a Helliater avenue welcomed twin daughters born September 28 at Bridgeport Hospital.

Heztkiah Johnson Helliater Avenue Bridgeport Hespital

Pettigrew Death Recalls Career Full of Storms

Richard I. Pettigrew, South Dakota’s first U.S. senator, dies at 78. His stormy life includes a break with Republicans over free silver, a sedition indictment during World War I, and vocal support for Aguinaldo. Funeral planned Friday, with Bryan supporter noted.

Pettigrew Sioux Falls & DD Richard I. Pettigren South Dakota United States Republican Party Free Allger Potitien Bryan Republican National Cons Wiliam Jennings Bryan Lny Feittigrew McKinley Aguinaldo Phippine Senate Sioux Falla Europe Clarence Darrow

Lions Do Their Own Talking at Stratfield Club Luncheon

Lions members filled the Stratfield hotel luncheon with brief talks when scheduled speakers did not attend. Hubert Crosby of the Chamber of Commerce and guest speaker Rev D W Strickland were among those presenting. Ernest Butler received a secretary’s pin and Herbert Hanson a past president’s pin as thanks for their service.

Lions Club Stratfield Hotel Hubert Crosby Chamber of Commerce D. W. Strickland New Haven L. ©. Armstrong Washington, D. C Herbert Hanson Mf Secretars Ernest Butler Hanson Butler

State system praised by Middletown official at NYC meeting

Kent Hubbard of Middletown, a member of the state Board of Finance and president of the State Manufacturers' Association, spoke at the National Industrial Council session in New York. He hailed New York's highways, education, penal and charitable institutions, and orderly appearance as evidence of the budget system, which he said spends money before it's collected, noting Connecticut is among the few states that pays as it goes.

RE. Kent Hubbard Middletown State Board of Finance State Manufacturers' Association National Industrial Council Waildorf- Ash New York Hubbard Connecticut

Yale's New Polo Field Is Completed

The Yale polo field, a gift from the Phipps family of New York, has been completed. The grass is settling after the first cut and the field will be ready for use next fall. The site measures 1110 by 616 feet with a 1000 by 440 feet playing surface, behind the Yale campus, with plans for a grandstand along one side to seat several thousand.

New Haven Yale Phipps New York University Vale Boyl Ani Fa

Extradition Sought for New Haven Man

Governor Trumeau requests the extradition from New York for William J. Hopking accused of abandoning his child and leaving it in destitute conditions in the Bronx. He is under arrest in New Haven.

Hartford Trumeau New York Wiliam J. Hopking Bronx New Jinwea

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