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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1926
Page
2
A garbled advertisement claims a digestive remedy relieves stomach trouble. It mentions papain digestion, sour fermenting foods, and a "stomach conte the inteatine" product with pills and wafers. It reads like a patent medicine pitch from a bygone era, urging relief from dyspepsia and related symptoms.
At a Democratic meeting tensions flared over seating Hartnett and proxy rules. McGuinness ruled Hartnett could vote, sparking objections from Donnelly and Murphy who sought a vote on proxies. The group nominated Archibald McNeil and then McNeil reportedly refused unanimously, with Murphy proposing alternative candidates as factional disputes continued.
Oscar W. Birm thirty seven Glouvister N J former watchman at the OM American British factory on Crescent avenue was arrested on a Camden warrant and brought back to face embezzlement charges. Employers say he stole valuable machinery later recovered on the East Side.
Police reported multiple stabbing incidents after church with vague alarms. Victims unaware at the time, a girl was treated at a doctor’s office and later described a tall man about six feet, smooth face, dark suit and gray flat-crown hat, estimated age thirty.
Stillman recounts meeting Miss Wilson at fourteen and denying her as his mother's servant. He describes her as a companion and interpreter for his mother in dealings with French Canadian estate workers at Grant Anse. He plans to marry after graduation, likely in June next year.
Tearful scenes unfold as women and children of the impoverished classes seek escape across rivers to Hankow. Boats packed, hundreds trampled or drowned in crushes while Red Cross boats evacuate survivors. If not rescued, the next rain of fire is feared as fate closes in.
A brief notice notes Lederer exiting a senate race while 38 nominees remain on the Republican ticket. The Ninth District Republican club elected 27 new members, boosting membership above 400, and Henry N. McLathron commented on a sheep-roast event praised as very successful.
The article discusses Yale stepping in to maintain cordial ties among Princeton Harvard and Yale amid questions about future athletic plans. It notes there has been no suggestion from Harvard to end contests with Princeton and cites a prior inquiry by a committee on athletic regulation about suspending the football game to allow home and away games with Michigan, which was blocked by faculty constraints.
Friday night session wrapped with a formal vote of thanks to Chairman McGuinness for four years of service. Ex-chairman offered brief remarks on differences, not personal. Mrs James Grady, vice town chair, urged orderly process as she and other district women joined the meeting. Grady was nominated for town chairman, opposed by Miss Hiadeth Lee, with support from Miss Maw Tyneh district, as the crowd debated succession.
William E. Peck, an 85 year old Civil War veteran from Roselle street in Stratfield district, Bridgeport, died after a short illness. Born in 1842 in Brooklyn he served as a landman and sharpshooter on the Congress and Roanoke, survived the Merrimac fight, and was mustered out in 1865 at his hometown. His brother Oscar earned the Congressional Medal for rescuing a burning fuse during New Orleans service. Survived by his wife, funeral plans pending.
The summation portrays Daugherty and Miller linked to Liberty bonds and a political fund, with focus on whether bonds came from King as a bribe. Stevens argues bonds were marketable assets, not proof of direct transfer, while urging jurors to consider absence of direct testimony from Muller. The defense portrays Daugherty as a target of political enmity amid internal investigations and power struggles.
Queen Marie maintains a busy schedule in Paris, attending shopping tours and theater, hosting at a hotel suite, and receiving guests including Colonel Bentley Mott and Mrs Donald MacCalm. Princess Beatrice arrives from England to report canceling her US trip to stay with her children. Prince Nicholas joins the autumn automobile show with society friends.
Ard secures legal counsel as primary election contest unfolds with Alderman Wilhun Cannon a likely candidate though not keen on the nomination. Other nominees listed by district include Frank G. Wham, Leonard Reylert, Fred W. Harrison, John T. Martin, William Price, Wilbert Sanford, William Sadler, Wilko Meyer, and Jol Sperry as primary selections proceed.
Frank Townsend Hutchens of Silvermine showcased forty Tunisian archways streets mosques and scenes at the Bridgeport Art League 82nd opening reception. Guests included Mr. and Mrs Hutchens president Mrs Walter J Talt and committee members as lecturing and tea followed with music by Dorothy Wheeler. the exhibit runs through October 18 at 628 Clinton Avenue with works in major galleries and private collections.
A board denounces Canada’s liquor system as corrupt and cites a recent customs scandal as proof. It argues government protected equortrate fic fuels a lawless cross-border traffic with the United States and says prohibition profits hurt Canadian prosperity by draining skilled labor and slowing development.
Police report a bad check artist targeting Hayes Fish Market at 290 Fairfield Ave and Mayor Behrens Market at 172 Fairfield Ave. In both cases the suspect paid 38.20 with a check drawn on U S Trust Boston, received change, and attempted to have goods sent to a barge reportedly docked at Waltham, which could not be found. The city police warn residents to beware.
Howard Newton, eighteen, of New Britain confessed to police that he stole clothing, jewelry and six automobiles totaling over $4,000 in New Haven. He fell into a trap at a second hand store while attempting to sell an overcoat. The case is in City court with bond set at $6,000. Newton said he aimed to impress a Fair Haven girl by posing as wealthy and planning to enter Yale this fall.
Hartford reports conclude carbon dioxide poisoning from kitchen gas heaters caused the deaths of Brooks K Parker, his wife, and their five year old daughter Helena. A gas water heater lacked proper connection to the chimney, pouring gas into the room. State’s Attorney Alcorn and Coroner Calhoun say no homicide intent and no criminal prosecution.
The funeral of Etta White Way aged eighty two who died Tuesday was held last evening from her home at 875 East Broadway Stratford. She leaves two sisters Mary O and Amna A White with whom she resided. The remains were taken to Troy New York for interment. The funeral of Helen seven year old daughter of Mr and Mrs John Nalden will be held from the home of her parents in Easton this morning at 8 and from the Holy Ghost Russian Orthodox church at 9 Burial will be in Lakeview cemetery.
The funeral for William D. Forbes privately at his Fairfield Avenue home proceeds to St. Ann's Church for a requiem mass with burial at Providence via Charles L. Dennis. Andrew G. Vaeth funeral from 176 Pixlee Place to St Joseph's, then Kingston New York for family plot burial. Theresa Lee, aged ninety, held at Wilmot and West parlors, with services at Fairview chapel and burial in Fairview cemetery. Survived by spouses, children, siblings, and grandchildren across Providence, New York, California, and nearby towns.
Louise Freyler died at home after a brief illness. Funeral from 32 High Street at 2:30 PM with Rev. Herman G. Weimer officiating. Burial in Mountain Grove cemetery. Survived by husband the late F J Freyler and children Cora L Freyler and Carrien B Freyler. Also survived by a daughter in law Mrs George Cox and brother Frederick Schreiber. Victoria L Morin died at 212 Sealey Street. Funeral with requiem mass at St Anthony's at 8:30 AM. Body to Salem for burial in St Masen cemetery.
British miners vote decisively against the government settlement plan with 737,900 opposed to 42,009 in London. The main point opposed was a proposed nations tribunal for district wage and hours disputes. A fringe proposal urged by some leaders to withdraw safety men triggering mine flooding was treated as a paper threat.
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