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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1926

Page

2

Columbus Day parade opens with bands and pageantry

A Columbus Day celebration in Bridgeport features a morning program at Washington Park and an afternoon parade from Thompson Street to Mar Street led by Clifford B. Wise and local officials. The Columbus School monument and the picket lines are decorated as various cultural associations march past, with a three o’clock parade start and medals awarded to participating groups.

Washeeton Park America Italy Columbus Columius Ameiu Camitata Colonale Co+ Tumbhine Hoe Association Mgehetes Altieri Firar Society Comitate Coloniale Colombiana Bridgewort Marine Band Calamims Walterayville Naraite Nyewvillong WI John Capozal Washington Park Mast Bridgeport Nellie Avenue Arctic Street Pembroke Street Hamilton Street East Main Street Stritvoml Avenue State Street Bron Street John Street Main Street Washington Avenue Washington Tao Lemsthy Tiahano Ulumbe Locala Jerte Bovers Societe Eran Societa and Nivotera Societa Ser Nese Logeta Auseppe Mazin Somen Cocula Casteltranco Sa Miscaro Sarieta Provinciy HH Caserta Soceta Proview d. Benevento Soccieta Trinavon Societa Puenta Abr Fecieta Terra Fo Purturese Enrive Caruso Soviela Monte Carmela Corte Ron Ine Aisne Wilson Cubelli Clfford B. Wilson Joseph Cubeli Chamber of Commerce Societe

Beals Salve Fame Plate Tees Rite Memory

Fragmentary notes reference Beals salve and fame plates with scattered phrases. The text includes garbled terms and partial lines, lacking coherent events or identifiable persons, places, or dates. No clear news item or outcome emerges from the readable fragment.

the Beals

Scott Noted for Escapes in Execution Case

Russell Scott, convicted slayer of Joseph Maurer, gains hope of life with a governor’s reprieve and possible appeal as the Supreme Court considers reopening his case four days before the third execution date. Court alienists report Scott regained reason after prior confinement in an asylum.

Russell Scott Joseph Maurer Supreme Court Springfield Els Apse Scott Iske Br Stoits Attourney Bertuge

Bridgeporter to Face Court Later in Fraud Plot Case

John McCarren of Bridgeport pleaded not guilty in United States district court to conspiring to defraud the government of $300,000. He was bound over on $15,000 bond. Sutherland, an ex internal revenue agent, and Pam Ulifford are named in the complaint and to appear later. The trio allegedly conspired with Sunderland to obtain $1,000,900 from the New York Connecting Railroad Company. McCarren bound over for jury trial.

John McCarven Cor Laxes United States Frederick Sntterland Bridgepu Internal Revenue Pam J Ulifford Era Oto McCarren Clifford Sunderland New York Hallroad Sutherland Rairoad Campany Mettiren

Democrats Fail On Full Ticket In City Convention

The Twelfth and Twenty-first district delegates were absent delaying the nomination. William F. Tegan won the unanimous choice for state senator, with other figures including Maurice Buckley and Oliver G. Righter mentioned for nominations. Dannenbeg and Murphy are among names linked to representative and executive posts as the meeting proceeds tonight.

Ward E. Bray George A. McCarty William Reilly Albert Tusenthal Joseph Alader Tnth Dine George Tist Tench Ralph P. Smith James McCormack Maurice Buckley Oliver G. Righter William F. Tegan Borne Oseem AH Dannenbeg Dannenhere Janes EE. Murphy Saul Thureday Carnell McNeil Goat cNeil Tesaul Flanage Ftsenon Sunpore

Yale Prom Loss to Be Prevented Tonight

The Yale College junior prom, a long standing campus event, faced competition from other activities as pre mid term exams neared finals week. Organizers planned proper funding and student turnout to avoid further losses to attendance, while planners sought to balance events with fraternity and campus entertainment.

YALE

Italian Wives 16 000 Strong May Enter Ju.s. Home

Italian wives arrive in large numbers as plans consider a domestic arrangement. Reports suggest a significant contingent seeks access and support within the United States. The event underscores migration patterns and demographic shifts of the era.

JU. S

Board Names 12 New Teachers and Staffing Changes

The city board announced 12 new appointments across district schools including Louise Mmeneger, Helen Juntos, Mary Allmno, Melba Galna, Anna De Metarthy, Vina G. Cohen, Helen F. Houlihan, Nellie Wick, Helen C. Prageman and others. Resignations from Charlotte Barske and Jeanne Sofejka were noted along with leaves of absence for two teachers.

Worerster Magy Theann Meamington Waterbury Laralten Hall Maplewood Wehead Louise Mmeneger King Street Braduate Bridgeport Normal Echont Vlisa Led Tritumtium Helen Juntos Groovy Street Millihison Mary Allmno Campbell Avenue West Haven Ub Madison Schivol Melba Galna Nellie Wick Wichita Falls Texas Freench Centri H High Elen C. Prageman Tracy Conn Central High School Charlotte Barske Normal Gelind Jeanne Sofejka Longfellow Toreney Hatter A. Morrissey Cenal Alma K Becker Wit iNnealth Tatler Becker Yola M. Ratehelor Vaeinly Charlotte Bureke Tech Gladys Walker Bustes John &. Wynkoop Anna Melure Warren Harding High School Warren Harding Sherman and Hallon Tstind Brook

Three Die in Plane Crash Near Vineland NJ

A mid day air disaster near Roosevelt Boulevard in Vineland New Jersey claimed three lives. The crash involved a single aircraft that burst into flames on impact with the ground. The victims were identified as George Woidtenter and Markham, plus another unnamed passenger. Local authorities staged response, with officials reporting the plane fell shortly after takeoff.

Browning Says Mother-in-Law Kept Him from His Girl Wife

New York October 21 Edward Browning an elderly real estate millionaire says his wife Peaches Meenan Browning blocked him and the mother in law Mrs Heenan controlled the marriage. He claims she kept him from his wife by preventing contact and even dictated where they would live, while noting his willingness to reconcile if his wife returns to either of his two homes.

Browning New York Edward Milionaire Peaches Meenan Browning Bperlor Lawch Heenan Trrut

Chicago Gangsters Shoot Lawyer Amid City Violence

The Chicago criminal scene widens as gunfire wounds lawyer O'Brien and others amid Saltis Konicl and McSwiggin investigations. Police note multiple gang factions, liquor feuds, and possible motives echoing years of turf warfare with dozens of recent killings and grand jury probes.

Joe Saltis Frank Koncil John ‘Misters Finleya O'Brien Sam Pine Alias del Jer Benny Jacobson Jacobson O'Taien Pine Welsh Murray Saltis Konefl Brien Willan MecSwiggin Haneling McSwiggin Cere Chicago Hgger MecSwiggin

Peaches Says She Could Love Again After Cruel Treatment

A woman recalls mistreatment by Mr Browning during their marriage including threats and fear during a honeymoon trip. She describes assaults, alarm clock abuse, and facial scarring while questioning whether love can return. She laments her past innocence and seeks understanding of his motive.

Hartford City G O P Peaceful Convention Report

At Hartford City the Republican party held its county convention tonight. In the one contested race Mrs. Oita G Wideman defeated Mrs. Dudley A Caines for a preventive nomination with 94 votes to 64. The vote was later made unanimous on Mrs Caines’s motion, with other representatives named in support.

Caines Herseltt Toliows Representas Pronaton Wrst Pas Kio Seamed Disc Met Ahee Pattison Meortit TTA

Hall case defense plans hard fight

Defense for Mrs Hail and relatives vows a hard fight to prove innocence through court proceedings not press influence. Prosecution seeks catcher Welix Vi Martini extradition as accessory after the fact while defense aims to question witnesses without hostile cross examination.

Attite Pfeltfer Mills Welix Vi Martini Hail

Evangelist Plans Three Day Service At Local Church

Evangelist Armatrone of Providence will conduct a three day event at John Wesley shoreboof the Ma rine, 2442 Barnum Avenue. The schedule includes tonight Thursday and all day Sunday with services and pre show address. Strong local religious outreach emphasizes revival and community gathering.

Rey Armatrone Evangelist of Providence John Wesley Barnum Avenue

Democrats Nominate Butler at Hartford

The Hartford Democrats nominated Butler for the fourth senatorial district at their convention. George Sylvester Butler was unanimously chosen as the candidate with support from party leaders and local supporters. Details and context followed at the gathering with attendees noted.

Butler Hartford

Fairfield Pastor Describes Modern Religious Trends

Fairfield October 11. Rev John H Grant described five trends in religion over 30 years at the First Church of Christ. Trends include simplified creed, revised Bible approach, child centered education, social gospel, and native led missionary work. Ordained in Meriden 1896, he served at Elyria and Fairfield since 1923. A roast beef dinner followed with speakers and entertainment. Two arrests reported for reckless driving and breach of peace.

Fairfield John H. Grant Fural Church of Christ Grant Nfe Tha Jesus Connecticut Christain Chuntry Meriden Yale Ile First Congregational Church Elyria Ohi First Church of Christ Nelson Hunt Gerald S. Pratt Willam Burr Alfred V. Bawkline Bridgeport

Two youths held in the theft of car

JeJase Lynch reports car stolen from Pequone work street. Detective Sergeant Daniel Braw ley arrested two youths, both around twenty, on Dawom Courtland street for taking the auto without permission. Each is held on five hundred dollar bail pending court action.

JeJase Lynch Main Street Pequone Work Street Dawom Daniel Brawley Amested Jagsenh — Ambrose Twentyesia of & Master Auaro Borcu Bagao Lap Courtland Street Hendauaytees Andes Cuit Lias

Havens Retained by G. O. P. in Bridgeport Convention

Bridgeport Republicans reaffirm Havens for renomination to the state senate while Cubelli is named for the Twenty third district. The convention designates Joseph Petrielli for selectmen, names Frank Kisen Jr. to replace a resigning official, and lists nominees for justice of the peace including D Elin Hirsch Finn Shannon and others with no women chosen. The session ends after approving amendments to rules and adjourning to await senatorial contests.

General Assembly George F. Healy Fred KR. Canfield Hinkelatone Stone Theodore Steiber Cubelli Jamey J Coleman Steibers Joseph Petrielli Board of Selectmen Wendell George Weldon Frank Kisen, Jr Kisco MackKenzie Colmel Havens Lynch Bridgeport Tom Havens Frank Wildsor Miest Mathilda Hote Emmons Lynes i Justices of the Peace Emeneger Ty Ovine Abe S. Gediiiig Feucth Fred i Louis 3. Korrichit Board of Relief Dorothy A. Cohen New York Samuel Engleman Raphael Korff Vincent Whitney Lilian Graether Florence T. Nichols Paul Goldberr Ts A Justice For the Peace Weldon Dorkin Hirsch Marsh Ing Hirsch Bridget A. Lester Albert J. Merritt Brennan Covention Hull Beagle Mo ‘Turnes Anwus MoacWen Dennis Kelly Curry Willer Alsle Lester Aldermanelaldie Altmney

Copper Interests Formed in Combine

Exporters Inc forms copper exporters with members including American Metal Co Ltd, America Smelting and Refining Co, Kennecott, Copper Range, Consolidated Copper, and foreign associates such as British Metals Corp and Chile Copper Co. The group aims to stabilize prices, sell directly to consumers when possible, support export trade, and curb harmful speculation under evolving general business conditions.

Copper Exporters, Inc. Fans One OS Y American Metal Co., Ltd America Smelting and Refining Company Calumet and Heele Consolidated Copper Co Copper Range Cospiration Consolidated Copper Co Internation Minerals and Metala Co Kennecott Copper Corporation Mother Lode Coalition Mines Co Nevada Consolidated Copper Co New Cornelia Copper Co Nicholt Copper Co Old Dominion Co Phelyodes Corporation Quincy Mining War Tink Copper Co United Vertu Copper Co Aaron Vwirehand Solon British Metals Corporation Cerro de Pasco Uovipen Corporation Chile Copper Co Manefeldscher Metalvande Mansfield Akviengesellshafe Furschergard Und Huttonbetribes Metallgestischaft Rio Tintu

Women burglars convicted appeal in Norwalk case

In Norwalk, two women, Mrs Sean Athert of Wilken Avenue and Mrs Anna Woodward Burke of West Avenue, were sentenced to six months to fall and fined $190 for burglary. They will appeal the decision after entering the Lynch family apartment during dinner hours on September 9. The pair, familiar with the building, had hidden the key on the windowsill. Detectives arrested them last night. This marks the first burglary conviction for women in Norwalk City Court history.

Norwalk Sean Athert Wilken Avena Anna Woodward Burke West Avenue Misnes Lynch Putnam

Holt and Chesky Named At Capital

Hartford Oct 11 AP Henry P Holt chairman of the Board of Directors of the Bank and Trust Company of Shiseft and Benjamin F Chesky attorney were unanimously nominated as candidates for state legislature at the Democratic town convention held here to represent the party in the state senate from the first second and third senatorial districts.

Hartford Henry BP. Holt The Bank and Trust Company of Shiseft Benjamin F. Chesky George F. Kingsley Benjamin Ll Baggish Thomas J. Conroy Cesen

Hair Shine Claim From Danderine Advertisement

An advertisement promotes Danderine as a hair treatment claiming it makes hair sparkling shiny and easy to style. It asserts rinsing with Danderine removes grit and buildup, yields lasting waves, and reduces need for frequent washing while avoiding hot irons.

Norv

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