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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1926

Page

5

Buckingham Tells Kiwanis Object of Automobile Club

Edward T Thielingshis spoke at the Bridgeport Kiwanis luncheon on the aims of the Automobile Club. He said the club seeks to boost membership to match Connecticut peers like Hartford and New Britain, with Bridgeport aiming for about 700 members. He outlined services for motorists and urged immediate club enrollment. Members offered suggestions, some humorous. The Shelton club visit by Bridgeport is planned for Tuesday October 12 with expectation of full attendance.

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Marriages for Economy Gain in England as Costs Rise

London reports a rise in civil marriages as couples wed before a registrar to cut expenses. Civil ceremonies now account for a growing share of marriages, signaling a shift from church rites and a notable wartime-like economic adjustment.

Washington Monument Elevator Operator Dies After 40 Years

Tary Somes, longtime elevator operator at the Washington monument, employed nearly forty years, died today. Leverty Verney and other staff recalled his steady work and dedication at the beacon of the capital.

Washington Levertyverneyold Washington Monument

Exodus From Farm To City Seen As Mixed Tug

The piece reports on rural to urban migration trends with data from the census and Bureau of Agriculture. It notes a net loss of farm population in several states and discusses offsets from movement back to farms, urban growth, births, and economic factors shaping future rural labor and surplus supply.

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One Dead Two Hurt In New London Crash

Roy Penny twenty three of Summer street Somerville died from internal injuries severe shock and fractures after a road mishap near Waterford. Paul Kushmer of Mantie faced manslaughter charges as Stead suffered fractured ribs lacerations and head injuries. Kushmer injured with possible skull fracture and left hip fracture. Report states Penny and Stead were en route to New York City when Kushmer picked them up for a ride. Cause of the accident remains undetermined.

New London Roy Penny Summer Street Somerville William Ir Zone Penney Mass Paul Kushmer Lawrence 5Nd Kushmer Station 14 Waterford Penny Stead New York City

Two Are Arrested As Rum Smugglers In Vermont

In St. Albans on October 7 AP reports the seizure of 16 cases of Quebec rum and gun parts from an automobile leading to the arrest of Edward Menard of Chicopee and Omer Roberts of Holyoke Mass. They were jailed in Franklin County awaiting arraignment in Burlington before U S Commissioner Laid after a Swanton customs stop delayed the local city city proceedings.

ST. Albans Quebec Mqnor Commission Edward Menard Chicopee Omer Roberts Holyoke Mass Franken County Swanton United States Burlington U.S

Al Smith to oversee Hall Mills murder probe in New York

Governor Alfred E. Smith will take a hand in the Hall Mills murder investigation. Senator Alexander Simpson, special prosecutor in the New Jersey case, arrived to present a formal extradition request for Felix Di Martini, a private detective tied to Frances Stevens Hall and others. Di Martini was arrested on an accessory after the fact charge and held on $10,000 bail. The extradition hearing was planned for the governor’s private suite at the Piltmore Hotel.

New York Alfred EE. Smith Halls- Mills HS Aator Alexander Simpson New Jersey Felix di Martini Frances Stevens Hall Jiward W,dfall Eleanor Mills di Martini Dlaer Piltmore Hotel

Sentenced murderer wins wager of cigar in Elkhar t case

Elkhart Indiana October capy John Hall, twenty two, faced a police officer he would be sentenced to death for the murder of a South druggist. He won the bet when the officer paid the wager after a courtroom night turn.

Elkhart Ind Capy John Hall Ulelgar Hall

Speeding Trains Safer Place Than Home Says Harahan

Oct 7 New York. W J Harahan president Chesapeake and Ohio Railway argues trains at 60 mph are safer than streets or homes. In a letter to George Harvey of North American Review he says railroads’ safety measures boost passenger safety and efficiency, though auto train control isn’t yet perfected or widely adopted.

New York W. J. Harahan Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Company Harahan Ceorge Harvey The North American Review Association of Railway Executives

Lincoln Club May Reopen War Over Nominees in Stamford

Stamford, Oct 7 Special. Renewal of the feud between the Republican organization and the Lincoln club centers on candidacies for the general assembly. Webster C. Givens and Warren H. Taylor, aligned with opposing camps, seek renomination. Edward Fisher also runs. Primary Monday. Givens and Taylor push highway and park funding, tax commission study, and labor measures including a minimum wage. Julia M. Emery to run with Fisher. A correspondence reveals Rowell’s pledge to back the committee’s slate if nominated, signaling a hard campaign against Mayor Alfred N. Philips Jr.

Stamford Lincoln Republican Club Webster C. Givenn Lincoln Club Warren H. Taylor General Assembly Givens Amon J. Givens Taylor Fisher Lions' Club Julia M. Emery Kenealy Rowell Campas Alfred N. Philips, Jr

Want Ad Enterprises Boost Confidence in Film Opportunities

Despite competition from major outlets, Want Ad Enterprises reports growing confidence in film opportunities, citing expanded listings and renewed interest from producers. Industry observers note the firm leverages targeted ads and local connections to secure opportunities beyond traditional channels.

Ad Enterprises Post-Telegram Ady

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