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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1926

Page

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Democrats pick labor leader 10 oppose Cabell in Senate fight

Democratic delegates completed the slate at conventions naming Oscar A. H. Dannenberg and Daniel P. Harrigan as representatives and John L. Rowe for senator in the Twenty third district. Thirteen justices of the peace were nominated, Rowe seen as strong despite labor and socialist support for Cubeller Rowe from the Ninth district was backed unanimously by delegates. Two candidates stood ready: Milton McDonald and Rowe, neither seeking the office, with McDonald pledging support if needed. A canvass plan and party dynamics shaped the nomination and anticipated cross party votes.

Oscar A. H. Dannenbere Daniel PT. Harrigan John L. Rowe Justices of the Peace Koml Fon Rowe Joseph Cubeller Rowe Labor George M. Coughlin Lawrence J. Gill Milton McDoald Socialist Party McDonald Twelth Roth Mowe Cubelil State Central Francis P. Funigan Josephine Kiels Lawrdice Jo McMahon Penigin Cornelius Mulvihil Misa Kiely Revvcntion Nelith District Democratic Club William J. Morain Walter J Hartnett Tax Collectors John A. Varnell Paty John T Meiinness Willian Flanagan McGuinness Carrigan Joseph J Devine Dannenberg Devine Alevarder Filson Willam B. Fanaran Weiss Birnbaum Dannevers Vincent L Keaing Otto Hegedus Treaith Anthony B. Renal

Rumor Betrothal Rumors Circulate In Royal Circles

Fragmentary reports claim a match between the Prince of Wales and a Spanish princess, with various dates and names circulating in press chatter. The notes note confusion over a prior betrothal claim and reference unnamed officials and observers.

Doris Kenyon Weds Milton Sills in Adirondack Lake Ceremony

Doris Kenyon and Milton Sills were married at noon beside a small Adirondack lake near the bride’s summer camp. The ceremony, in a simple setting, drew only close family as Kenyon wore a white satin wedding gown borrowed from her mother and grandmother. The couple plan a long honeymoon through the Adirondacks Niagara Falls Yellowstone Park and the Grand Canyon before settling near Hollywood California.

Ausable Forks N. Y Get Doris Kenyon Milton Sills Adirondack William M. Morrow Methodist Episcopal Church of Delmar Miss Kenyon Silla Kenyon Gladys Sills Atton Los Angeles Mrs Sills Adirondacks Niagara Falls Yellowstone Park Grand Canyon Prey Blackfields Heights Hallywool California

Monroe Democrats Nominate Blakeman for General Assembly

In Monroe on October 12 a Democratic caucus at Town Hall unanimously nominated Oliver Blakeman for representative in the General Assembly. Also nominated as justices of the peace were Charles F. Nichola Arthur B. Brett G. Kenneth Merrill and Ather Smith.

Monroe Oliver Blakeman General Assembly Sterters Town Hall Charles F. Nichola Arthur B. Trett G. Kenneth Merrill Acther Smith

Dawes and Pershing address Legion convention in Philadelphia

Vice-President Dawes urges reform of primaries and stronger citizen turnout while General Pershing praises strong community representation. Both leaders defend the duty of the American Legion members to vote and oppose apathy undermining American institutions.

Pershing Philadelphia Qet Dawes American Expeditionary Forces United States Mr. Dawes

Women of Legion attack pacifists in convention

Philadelphia Oct 13 The auxiliary of the American Legion adopted a resolution to offset pacifist propaganda. The resolution denounces pacifist groups as insidious and false, claims they threaten patriotic ideals and national defense, and pledges to reaffirm support for peace through strength.

Philadelphia CAPY Auxiliary American Legion National Executive Board The American Auxiliary Legion

Local Democratic Leaders Rally Amid Tight Judicial Race

Chaos of names and places in fragmented report shows Lemocrats backing a probate judge candidate while other items note student protests, a car crash, and a wave of state and national political chatter. The page also mentions Trinity professors debating training funds, a court order, and wartime era style editorial snippets.

Khidgeport Weingarten Probain Camagex Bim Demuerts Senate Cubelli Clarit Saya Firmne Betog Suaton Acconpide Pedro Thal Trinity Tate Baptista Mystie Pace Merchant Capewells New York Germany Banil Giants Gee

Spring Described in Scriptures Found by Holy Land Traveller

Philadelphia reports Dr. William T. Blis and Mrs. Elis describe ten months of Bible field travel across Sinai Ain Kadeta and Ain Guilerat revealing sites tied to Moses and the Israelites. They map routes through Aln Badets valley and stress the desolate, tentless landscape near the Palestine Egypt border.

Holy Land Philadelphia Simal Israel Sila Kadegh-narnva Moses Associated Press William T. Blis Elis mid-Sinai Ain Kadeis Malesh- Barney Naan Miriam Palestine Egypt Ain Kadeta Ain Guilerat Nadiz Aln Badets

Weingarten Chosen by Democrats for Probate Judge

Charles Weingarten, Seventh district justice of the peace, was unanimously nominated as the Democratic candidate for probate judge at a Whitby Stratfield hotel convention. He has practiced law since 1926, served in World War I, and was praised as a high caliber, qualified candidate in a politics-free office outlook.

Frederic A. Bartlett Charles Weingarten Whitabay Stratfield Weingarten Joseph J. Devine William J. Moram David Goldstein James A. Grady Evelyn O'Shea William J. Law New York University Jude Goldstein Thomas M. Cullinan Demacra

Gunmen elude police in city gang slaying riot

In a nighttime attack opposite a major cathedral, gunmen from rival factions opened fire, killing five men and triggering a citywide hunt. Police describe no clear identity of the assailants as factions led by Weiss and Paddy Muray clash for control. Investigators pursued multiple leads, with no arrests reported at day’s end.

Chivagg Weiss Paddy Muray Efoone O'Brien Bonn Maroulis O Lund Arties AE Cepene Dias

Hartford Merchant Declared Sane and Released

Frank E. Capewell once a Hartford Winsted merchant was ruled sane by Judge I J Nickerson and ordered released from the Hartford Retreat after a two week delay. The judge cited irregularities in probate commitment but held Capewell sane and freed him.

Hartford Frank EH. Capewell Winsted I. J. Nickerson Superior Court Capewell Nickerson

New York Trooper Injured In Danbury Accident

A New York State trooper on an investigation was injured last night on Mill Plain bridge near Danbury when his motorcycle ran off the bridge and toppled an embankment. He was found unconscious by the train crew of train 127 and transported to Danbury hospital. Authorities from New York and Connecticut coordinated to assess his injuries and determine his condition.

Hot van Pusen New York State Mill Plain Danbury Tle Bridge Slehniken Stithan Sematary Donebury van Tansen Conneticut White Phas Wil Sharkey Harry Dempsey Tunney Mr. Sharkey Mr. Tunney New York Sharney Ick Craven George Centiney Jimimy Darrah

Queen Marie Sails From Cherbourg Aboard Leviathan For New York

The steamship Leviathan with Queen Marie of Roumania aboard departed Cherbourg for New York at 9 PM amid rain. Crowds in Paris and Cherbourg bid farewell as Marie travels with Crown Prince Carol seeing his mother off before a six hour rail journey to Cherbourg. Rear Admiral Rogers Wells and American officials welcomed the Queen in Cherbourg with flowers and a formal send off.

Cherbourg France Leviathan Queen Marie of Paris Marie Woodrow Wilson America Roumania Rogers Wella Samuel H. Wiley

ITV Turns Out to Honor Columbus Day Parade

Crowded streets waved flags and a parade highlighted Columbus Day celebrations. Italian sections wore holiday attire with flags and a canopy of red, white, and green lights along North Washington avenue. The afternoon procession began at Washington Park, ended at Columbus school, led by Marshal John Canonal and Mayor Rehkrens with city officials. Delegations from Italian societies featured floats as part of the event.

Columbus Tay Washington Avenue Bull's Head Grand Street Washington Park Columbus School John Canonal Marshall Mavor Rehkrens Lincoln Sehanl Wheeler and Wilson Band

Navy Survey Plane Drops Through Air Pocket

WASHINGTON Oct 12. After a 2 000 foot drop in a natural vacuum Lieutenant Wyatt of the navy s Alaskan aviation survey seeks a close up picture of Mount Fairweather 15 480 feet high He climbed into violently bumpy air to 14 400 feet then hit a vast air pocket causing a plunge to 12 500 feet before wings steadied the craft.

Wastington Wyatt Navy Alaskan Aviation Survey Mount Fairweather

Notoriety sought by girl linked to Bouton loot case

Phyllis Wentsch of Pawling says she would be infamous, not famous, as she is arrested as an alleged accomplice of Danbury carpenter Fred Bouton in looting two affluent summer homes in Cornwall and Sherman. The pair reportedly took over $4,000 in valuables. loot found at her Pawling home. Police chased leads from Ridgefield and Bridgeport, detaining the pair during an attempted fishing trip after Bouton’s arrest in Poughkeepsie.

Phyllis Wentsch Pawlings Robert McCullough Fred Bouton Danbury Carpenter Cornwall Sherman Bouton Poughkeepsie Ridze W. E. D. Douglas New York Myra Chrittenden Port Cheater Pawling Ridgefield Barracks Bridgeport McCullough East Side Pennsylvania Cross and Elizabeth Street Prince Street

Pink Diamond Stolen From Chantilly Castle Heist

Special cable dispatch reports jewels valued at a king's ransom stolen from the Chantilly castle. Thieves crossed the moat and scaled walls to reach a treasure tower. The famed Grand Conde diamond, set with pearls, is centerpiece among the stolen gems. Police warn major markets worldwide while Marshal Petain aids the inquiry.

Pais

Wills Elimination Echoes Dempesey Fate in Fight

Damon Runyon reports the October 12 Ebbets Field bout where Harry Wills struggles against Jack Sharkey of Lithuania and Boston, ending with a disqualification of Villa after 44 seconds in the 13th round. Sharkey proves active and sharp while Wills tires, with Sharkey edging ahead in a rough, crowd-driven night.

Ebbets Field Brooklyn Flatburny Harry Wills Brown Panther New Orleans Joseph Carl Cucoshey Jack Sharkey Lithuania Boston Blackbird Patsy Haley Villa Little Haley Haley

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Cabell Selection Harrigan Wales Drondon Prince of Wales Beatrics Epoin Tas Marte Rapi GC. G. Daw Autumn Bride OF Sills Democrats Blackman Women OF Legion American Legion Auxiliary Oripa Paarfai Heiasa Cuuk Bradford Statar Vago F. Nave Virginie Ort Baya Onniston Chicago Weneien Nniena Bintay WE Stith Negro Uhrangi Championatip Vanteniter Stazher Ltd Fie Renuikatibe Intiery Bear Chester Marithan Kadeah- Barres Frank E. Capewell Nickeraun Danbury Hospital Queen Prince Carol Son ITV Columbus Navy Survey Flyer Girl Aldee Waders Dageyer Anne Rey Ay Tanta Ceneral Baron Ayaid Belgium Duchess of Montpensier Aumale Francis the First Austria Mars Institute of France Corde P Institute Duke of Aumale Marshal Petain Td Bourget Heari Lemonnier Ametersdam Frankfurt Quer Neero Mag Dempsey Panther Damon Runyon Dempesey Willa Mr. Dempsey Aida Sosa Jack Dempsey Nemesia Wiha Wis Ife Faley Wills
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