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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1926

Page

3

Legal Alcohol Seizure Case Leads to Dismissal and Fines

A transport of alcohol charge against William Zwish of Watertown was dismissed after a prosecutor’s review. Several motorists faced fines for speeding and illegal lights in a session covering Hartford and New Haven areas. Notable mentions include Alfred Morgan of New York and Stewart Maarisa of New Haven, with varying penalties and court outcomes.

Darien William Zwish Bankstreet, Watertury Polleyman Atmos Anderson eTown Court Awigh Wis Neeman Alfred Morgan Wert New York George Hyane Agaist Morriv Dridgeport Stewart H. Maarisa Sehiater Avenue Newath Robert Lewis Hartford Fort Patterson Neva Zimmers Bristol Street Haven Thomas Manning Leonird Afancuse Tereenw Ohn Lucas Stamford Armehile

Chicago Cop Becomes Poor Bull-Thrower on Campus

Chicago October 12 AP report says Patrolman William Bell faced a Durham bull that escaped a stockyard and stormed Englewood High School campus. He attempted driving the animal, but it toppled students and sprawled on the pavement until another officer shot the bull amid cheers from about a thousand spectators.

Chicago William Bellfuss Englewood High School Rapantie

Masked men rob Kahn family jewels in New York heist

In New York a masked gang robs Anne Whelan Kahn of jewelry valued at 12000 dollars, seizing four other items from Mrs Kahn and companions at Shrich's apartment building on the Sixth Floor. The raid, one of the city’s boldest, ended with escape by the bandits who remain at large despite pawn shop searches.

New York Ovt Anne Whelin Kali United Clair Otto Aon International Abs. Kahn Miss Whelan Sid Mies

High School Youth Seeks 9000 Damages In Auto Injury Case

Louis Brier, 18, a senior, sues Joseph Harris and Connecticut Company for 5000 in damages and his father Benjamin Brier for 2000 for loss of service after a trolley car collision on April 4 near Brewster Street. Harris and the Connecticut company deny liability, citing contributory negligence. Trial began after jurors were selected on a holiday session. testimony covered how Brier exited the trolley and was struck by a car near Pairfield Avenue.

Superior Court Leo Davis Louis Bier Benjamin Buer Louis Baker Lows 'Bler Brewster Street Butler Avenue Warris Samuel Reich Samuel Metlitg Harris Boardman and Grout Connecticut Company Dottor Louis Brier Lassick Avenue Rounsel Ile Bassick Avenas Schol Uable Sesalon

New Haven Man Killed in Meriden Grade Crossing Crash

John B L Lynch of New Haven killed instantly at Toelle's Crossing near the North Haven line when his car stalled on the tracks. His wife Henrietta Lynch mortally injured as a northbound express train demolishes the vehicle. a Pulman window broken in the crash.

Pulman

Labor peace seen as coal field success

New York October 12 AP report quotes J I Shaffer Tideswater coal agent Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad attributing the New England demand success of southern West Virginia coal to labor peace between operators and workers low non union wages and efficient handling of coal from tipple to consignee before Interstate Commerce Commission inquiry into railroads coal from central Pennsylvania to New England and rates to Jersey City Philadelphia and Baltimore and from West Virginia mines to Hampton Roads Shaffer insisted his reasons extend beyond current freight rates.

New York J. I. Shafter Tides Water Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad West Virginia New England Interstate Commer Commission Central Central Pennsylvia Jersey City Moleadelphia Baltimore Hampton Roads Shaffer Weatginia Pennsylvania

Man and Wife Found Dead in Automobile Near Canton

Canton, Oct. 12. John N. King, 50, of Tate, Ga., and his wife were found dead in an automobile on the Holts Springs road near here. Both had been shot through the head and a pet dog had been dead for several hours. Authorities said indications were that King shot his wife and then killed himself, possibly fearing intruders or a satellite plot.

Canton John N. King Tate Holts Springs Here King

Prince of Wales Linked to Charleston Controversy

In Leyton England the urban district council opposed a Charleston craze spreading through the town, branding the dance as the most dangerous caper ever conceived while noting the Prince of Wales may set fashion in apparel but not in dancing trends.

Leyton Eng Prince of Wales Great Britain Tiens Brandei

Germany's immigrant quota sharply reduced for Germans

Washington reports doubt in official circles over how many Germans may enter the United States after July 1 1887. The Berlin consulate will halt new applications from Oct 15 to May 1 next year, pending possible presidential proclamation. Estimates vary between about 22 000 and 24 000 with current totals around 51 827, and final quotas await a formal commission calculation.

Washington United States Berlin Coolidge Edminsission Allice

Canadian harvest inferior to last year and ten year average

Washington Oct 12 The Canadian harvest is inferior in quality to last year and below the ten year average according to the Dominion Bureau of Statistics. Wheat quality stands at 36 percent of standard, flour is 101 percent, and potatoes production is 72,453,000 bushels against 70,633,000 estimated last year.

Washington Dominion Bureau of Statistics N Department of Agriculture

Czech Slovak cabinet resigns new group formed

Prague October 12 The Czech Slovakian cabinet led by Jan Cerny has resigned and been replaced by a ministry under Af Svehtas who previously served as premier The new cabinet includes two German ministers giving the German minority cabinet representation Edouard Benes remains foreign minister in the new cabinet

Prague Jan Cerny Af. Svehtas Czecho-Slovakia Tr. Edeouard Benes

Scott Denies Fight For Life Amid Supreme Court Appeal

Chicago Oct 12 AP Rui Scott said he is only interested today in the Supreme Court decision on a third reprieve from execution for the murder of a Chicago drug clerk three years ago. He indicated he would not resist the hangman and noted he would like to honor the loyalty of his supporters and his attorneys. In London a 20-year-old prince’s son visits fashion shows and previews modern debutante styles during a tour of education and social events.

Chicago Rui Scott Supreme Court Springfield Art Wate Jam Scott Stewart Scott Cannon London Ob Fersal

Arch Preserver Shoes Highlight Narrow Heels and Comfort

The ad promotes Arch Preservers on the street floor with materials Ton can ton crepe georgette and satin crepe in demand. It explains narrower heels and insteps prevent slipping and gaping and keep toes from crowding. Featured are patent leather pumps with gray snake trimmings one strap styles at 11 dollars and dress oxfords with snake skin trim priced 12 dollars.

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