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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1926

Page

2

Gloucester boats race for fleet supremacy today

Gloucester Massachusetts hosts a historic fishing skiff race at Eastern Point, with two seasoned vessels Henry Ford and Columbia entering the five mile outward journey and returning to finish off the point. The event awards cash prizes and a silver cup from former mayor Frank Devis and George F Fuller.

Gloucester Mass Port Iamor Gachate Mable North Antic Clayton Morrissey Henry Ford Bluenose Floucester Ben Pine Colbia Tf Qafax E Ahn Ern Lew Frankey Devis Mayo Clonceste Mership George F. Fuller Worcester Tenusht

Communion at St. Augustine's fills church to capacity

Rt. Augustine's church was filled to capacity yesterday as men received communion at 7 o'clock. Rev. Peter H. McClean presided assisted by Rev. A. J. Bowen Alfred Driscoll and Rev. Joseph Jay who served the communion. Rev. Father Mulvihill a priest from the south assisted in the conditions on Saturday night.

Augustine Peter H. McClean A. J. Bowen Alfred Driscoll Joseph Jay Father Mulvihill

California Fig Syrup Advised For Constipation

An old advertisement promotes California Fig Syrup as a remedy for infant stomach and bowel discomfort. It claims the fruity laxative cleanses the bowels, relieves irritability and feverishness, and makes a child well and playful again. It warns against counterfeit syrups and urges buying from the California Fig Syrup Company.

Jay Tegea Leach California Calfornia

Bad Man Recalls Murder Of Debtor In Drunken Killing

Pulitano admits shooting the debtor in a kitchen in a drunken confrontation over $2 owed to a woman said to be his sister. Four men were present. he claimed self defense as the victim died from four close range bullets including one through the mouth. Police describe the confession with skepticism while Mazurek identified Pulitano as the killer after a tense questioning sequence.

Deluca Thomas Maroney Battomen Macurek Patrick J. Mlanasan Pulitano Wan Pulitano Drowtaists Mazu Magurek Pilltanor Stowe Fitzpatrick Loman Pullhans Pulitana Pulitany Wlinagan Ned Mazurek

Stratfield Baptist Church marks 170th birthday

Stratfield Baptist Church opened its 7th anniversary with Rev Franklin P. Lyne as principal speaker. Rev Tyneh cited Napoleon’s line about great men, linking it to Christian life and church history. Past pastor Rev Lynch later served in Africa as a medical missionary news notes flag gift and forthcoming program events with Clifford B Wilson and Frank H. Rogers among speakers.

Franklin P. Lyne Stratfield Baptist Church Sir. Tyneh Napoleon Mr. Lynch Stratfield Africa Christian Endeavor Society Hinge Garlick Clifford B Wilson Trusaport Frank H. Trogers Gare Hek Wit

Dr Day Sketches St Francis Life At United Church

Rev Dr William Horace Day preached on St Francis of Assisi at United Church describing his life from birth to canonization, his vow of poverty, family conflict, and enduring influence. The sermon highlights Francis's joy, devotion, and the legend of a voice guiding him to follow Christ.

DR. Day ST. Francis United Church St. Francie William Horace Day Giovanni Francesco Bernardino Gregory IX St. Francis of Assisi Christ France Francis Angelo Bernard Francis Knselen Tim

Daily Ambulance Record Highlights Multiple Hospital Transports

The report lists several cases with names ages and addresses. Gus Ladies taken from Lee Avenue to Bridgeport Hospital after auto accident with possible skull fracture and scalp lacerations. Laura Delvechto near Stratford Avenue sepsis moved to St Vincent's. Toe McGrath with gastric ulcer to St Vincent's. Daniel Bruce delirium tremens to Tillisde shonte police HQ. Henry Buchman with compound fracture and scalp lacerations to St Vincent's after auto crash. blond clothes and revolver found, leading to murder investigation at Second Precinct. Detectives arrive as four suspects questioned. Pulitano confesses after coercion and gunfire observed.

Gus Ladies Lee Avenue Bidgeport Hospital Laura Delvechto Stratford Avenue St. Vincent’s Hospital Toe McGrath Carver Street St Vincent's Hospital Daniel Bruce Clarefont N. H Fot Tilisdeshonte Henry Buchman William Street

Browning Said to Sell Her Love and Scarred Face

In a disturbing 1926 account, a young wife recounts years with Mr Browning, a public figure obsessed with crowds and press, who allegedly forced her to marry despite fears for her safety. She describes controlling behavior, threats to her health, and her decision to flee to seek rest away from him, noting rumors of attempted suicide and the public gaze surrounding their marriage.

Flo nHoWay Cheryl Browning Bowery Nerses Mr. Browning Mr Browning Tar Mary Spas Perhana

Detectives chase store bandits after bold hold-up

Detectives pursued two armed bandits who entered a store, demanded money, and forced the manager to open the safe. A passerby and Patrolman Albert Smith chased the pair, who escaped across a street into a yard as a slow car suspected of aiding them sped away.

Hal Albert Smith

Senator Watson Hurt In Auto Accident Near Indianapolis

United States Senator Amen F. Watson was badly injured in an auto crash near Indianapolis. He suffered a scalp wound, facial bruises, a sprained wrist and ankle, and was treated at Westfeld before transfer to Methodist hospital in this city. He is expected to remain about a week with no visitors for several days.

Intimanapol Ind Methodiaty Hospital Benator Watson

Queen adoption and Hollywood invites by Los Angeles crowd

A chaotic Los Angeles society item notes the Queen adopted by Los Angeles reads to both children and adults, accepts invitations from Mary Pickford and Nouglay Fairbanks to tour a film set, and declines wine dispensations. It mentions Reginald Vandertilt and the Spanish Marchioness De San Crifes De Pedrosa sailing on the Leviathan, plus a Perroquet club appearance in Montmartre with her father, the former American consul at Abrustty, in velvet and pearls.

Fairbanks Mary Pickford Nouglay Fairbanks Reginald Vandertilt

Daugherty Miller Jury Deadlocked After Deliberations

After three weeks of trial, jurors failed to reach a verdict. The judge ordered the panel to be escorted to their hotel for the night as discussions were paused due to fatigue and the need for rest.

Julian Mack

Editor Mary Ralph Stout Dies in Kansas City

Newspaperman Mary Ralph Stout, managing editor of the Kansas City Star since 1886, dies in Kansas City. He was closely associated with Star founder William Rockhill Nelson and was a major stockholder in the Kansas City Bar Company, which recently purchased property from Nelson estate trustees.

Kansas City Mary Ralph Stout The Kansas City Star Middlewest Stout Star Foundar William Rockhill Nelson MV Stout Kansas City Bar Company Trusanees William R. Nelson

Indiana AG orders grand jury to probe Adams charges

Marion county grand jury to meet tomorrow morning to investigate political corruption charges raised by Thomas Adams publisher of Vincennes Commercial. D A Stephenson former Grand Dragon of the Ku Klux Klan and life prisoner in Indiana state prison named among those to be subpoenaed. Adams aims for a special Senate session, has received about twenty responses mostly favorable.

Jamey A. Collins William Hi‘ Remy Stephenson Ed Jackson Studebaker A. KR. Erskin Srudeaker Corporation of South Bend Grand Jury Indiana Marion Criminal Adams Dianapolis Marlon County Grand Jury Thomas Adams Vincennes Commercial D. A. Stephenson Ku Klux Klan India State Penitentiary State Senate Senate

Hornsby Leaves To Bury Mother In Great Series Victory

Cardinals manager Hornsby praised his defense after winning the series. Landis Ruppert and Heydler congratulated him as the Cardinals celebrated with a large NL contingent. Alexander and Ruth offered mixed remarks on injuries and performance while vowing more in Omaha and next week.

Maide Cardinals Landis Hornsby St. Louis Alexander John J. McCraw New York Giants Omaha Siruth Allgeings Ruth Thane

Milford Sculptor Travels 10500 Miles Over Passport Rule

Milford sculptor Earl Norwell Thorp of Connecticut sailed to Europe to study art but found his U S passport barred travel to France, prompting a quick return to the United States. After securing a new passport in New York, he booked passage on the President Roosevelt for reentry. Thorp is linked to artist Lee Lorie in New York.

Cherbourg France Roosevelt Thin Port Earl Norwell Thorp Milford Connecticut Thorp New York England London United States Europe Lee Lorie

Miss Talmadge to Leave Husband

Norma Talmadge's sister Connie declares she will not return to marriage with Captain MacKintosh after a short February wedding in San Mateo. She emphasizes happiness in her screen career, says they are amicable exes, and criticizes rumors of scandal while reaffirming no future remarriage.

Jean St Cyrehustand William Rhinelander Stewart San Mateo California Norma Talmadge Captain Mackintosh Connie Hollywood London Paris Miss Talmadge Jogeth Schenck United Artists John Pigbogl Wen Brooklyn Mr. Schenck MacKintosh Alwaya Constance

Bishop Brewster Misses Episcopal Service In Connecticut

Bishop Chauncey B. Brewster of the Episcopal church in Connecticut failed to attend scheduled services in Long PUT yesterday at 9 o clock due to an inability to reach the parish.

Chauncey B. Brewster Wishop Episcopal Dignese Church of Connecticut Episcopal Church Long Put

Six Injured as Car Skids in Torrington

Six people were hurt when a car driven by Henry Ruhl of Westfield Massachusetts skidded and struck a telephone pole on East Main street Torrington. All were taken to the hospital. the seriously injured were Mrs Francis Ste lin of Long Meadow Massachusetts with a fractured leg and nose. A two year old child Caroline Rohl was tossed through the windshield but suffered only a scalp wound. Passengers Florence and Virginia Rohl and Benjamin Sigfin were also listed as injured.

Forrington APY Henry Ruhl Westfield Maia East Main Street Francis Stelin Long Meadow Mass Caroline Rohl Florence Virginia Rohl Benjamin Sigfin

Obituaries and Funeral Notices From Stratford City Area

Obituary notices for Miss Brady L Baestlein Clara B Clark Corinne Dun can Emma S Hall Carmine Lombardi London Stratford Flora Lennox Alice Jane Northroe Clementine Stander and others detail death dates 1926 residences 114 Milne Street 1705 North Avenue 1975 Fairfield Avenue 46 Park Street 657 Harral Avenue 486 Nichols Avenue 1497 Beaton Avenue 408 Park Avenue and more plus funeral times venues St Raphael's St James' Memorial and Evergreen cemetery notes of card of thanks and memorial verses accompany entries from Stratford and surrounding areas.

Clark Stratford Conn Clara B Charles H Clark North Avenue Memorial Cemetery Wallingford Merisen Duncan Corinne Deleon Julia Dondero Duncan Fairfield Avenue St. Raphael's St. Michael's Emma S. Hall Park Street H. A. Remington Raphael St. Michael's Cemetery London A. Reddy Daniel W. London Nichols Avenue St. James’ Church S J. Michael's Bridgeport Macluckie This City Flora Lennox John MacLuckie Braples Street Northroe Alice Jane Farr RK. Northrop Richard H Mary Robb Beaton Avenue St. Paul's Episcopal Church Kossuth Street Evergreen Cemetery Brooklyn Stander Clementine Standr Park Avenue Lieberum and Heaphy Lafa ¢Tte Street

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