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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1926

Page

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Legion Thousands Seek Name at Talbot Identity Reveal

At the Sesqui Centennial assembly in Philadelphia, thousands of Legion members failed to identify Jerry Talbot, a veteran seeking recognition. Ben Spang of the 47th company recalled Talbot served with U S Marines, recalling shared action and memory gaps from the war.

Philadelphea Amen Legion Jerry Talbot Jessonnaire Raner Warbot Tartar Ben Gamin Spanc Os Sesqui-Centennial Spang Téth Vilth Regiment United States Machines Suih San Toth Tarbot Tuer Spiney Root Vezun Tieutanant Rolensa Sping Tarat Spans

Suspect Passed In Police Line Up After Store Hold Up

Nine store managers and helpers failed to stop a holdup at a local shop. A nineteen year old resident of Tad Romeo Street was detained after victims positively identified him in a lineup. The accused refused to provide his name until police confirmed details. Bond set at $1,000 for further investigation.

Steve Mavernad Tadromeo Street Parm Ffean Starr Lester Gale Sachagers PN Pew Oun Vicims Mapernaki Barry Mosku- Aé Main Goandatreens Patrotrin W. Walker Pulee

Imaginary intoxication claim by near beer head

Chicago January report on prohibition official E. C. Yellowley describing the “asyenological drunkard” who believes he is drunk after consuming near beer. He notes analysis shows a man can drink from dawn to dust without being legally intoxicated, yet pays 25 cents a glass.

Chicago E. C. Yellowley Yellowley

Police Official Sinking Fast in Local Hospital

Commissioner Frank D. Anderson, a Bridgeport Board of Police Commissioners member and Democratic leader in the Twelfth district, is reported in critical condition at Bridgeport Hospital. He suffers from high blood pressure, a nervous breakdown, and heart and kidney ailments. his daughter Mrs. Jane Weldon is also hospitalized and recovering, while his brother Rev. A J Anderson travelled to visit.

Frank D. Andeson Davenport Street Board of Police Commissioners Twelfth Bridgeport Hospital Anderson Paat Bridgeport Jane Weldon Richard Weldon Rev A. J. Anderson St. Thomas Navy Hartford

Legion Withdraws On World Court At National Convention

Philadelphia Oct 14 The American Legion at its National convention rejected a resolution to reaffirm Omaha action backing U S adherence to the World Court The vote followed speeches arguing the World Court is a political question and that adopting the resolution would violate the Legion constitution which bars use for partisan ends The convention also deferred a decision on unified service for Army and Navy and instead approved a nine member committee to study the issue and report next year The report notes no final action on air service structure and promises further discussion pending next convention

Philadelphia American Legion Omaha United States World Court Eranautic Long Confercus Fan Antonia

Refrigerator gas escapes causing double fatality in Banbury

Coroner JoAn J. Phelan opens an inquiry into the deaths of Frank W. Peres, 55, and his grandson Henry Bromme, 9, from methylene chloride gas released by a refrigerator in their apartment. The gas leaked through a loose bolt and seeped into the room after the water they drank may have been tainted. Mrs. Force, the widow, is seriously affected and the building owners ordered the refrigerator unit removed pending investigation.

Banbury Joan J. Phelan Frank W. Peres Tifty-Five Tng Company Henry Bromme Danbury Hospital Soranudores Misa Cura Griffin Ofelock Force Stenlay Henrietta Okla American Insulator Corporation Whien

Asquith Quits Leader Role Amid Liberal Discord

London Get. 14. CAP Lord Oxford Asquith resigns the Liberal leadership afterCriticism of Lloyd George policy during the general strike last May. He says the action is irrevocable but cites internal discord and refuses further internal political conflict.

London Get Oxford Asquith David Lloyd George Liberal Party Liberals Lloyd Gernon Kibert Mithongh Sie Dunn Simeon Premicr Lord Oxford Asquith Lime Ffa Lile Thorge Tie Lloyd George

Worn, xistyre fatatly beet when struck Io trout of oma hem Page J

A garbled newspaper page lists multiple items including injuries claiming $240 damages, a reservoir work plan, a bridal notice, and various page references. The fragmentary text mentions a lawsuit over a fall, a bridge or reservoir project, and cricket of editorial and sports notes across sections.

el Asurd Vormer Oman Piahead of Engineering Association Sin Honan Engines of State Mloe City Must Alaughtes House ANU Fatrfield Fastun Ua Fakglel Danbury Amt Minautuetures United States

Woman 66 Fatally Hit by Car Before Home

Mrs Florence Myerlith aged 66 of 13845 Airfield Avenue was struck as she crossed Fairfield Avenue before her home around 11:30 last night. Thomas M. Jones 30 of 836 Turk Avenue driver of the car was held on $1000 bail. no registration found. Witnesses include Frank J. Gray and Vaouls Krunwick 1558 Fairfield Avenue. The victim died on arrival at Emergency Hospital from a fractured skull and ribs. The crash occurred between Colorado and Clinton Avenues on Fairfield Avenue.

Florence Myerlith Airfield Avenue Thomas M. Jones Turk Avenue Atrack Fairfield Avenue Clinton Colorado Avenues Jones Frank J. Gray BBR M@mergency hospital Djerkows Lee Hospital Kian John Browne Colorado Cintua Avenues Vaouls Krunwick Wid Gray Als

Bodies of girls cast up on shore reveal gay party

New Haven reports two women drowned after an evening aboard a yacht off Morris Cove. Victims identified as Mildred Terrell and Mine Piteo, both residents of New Haven. Evidence suggests their bodies were found near the overturned yacht capstan and gear along the beach. A man from Philadelphia, Harney Howes, is missing and linked to the yacht trip.

New Haven New Haven Yacht Club Morris Cove Mildred Terrell Dageet Street Black Mine Orr Piteo Terrell Piteo Harney Howes Philadelphia Ommon Didmondsen Howes

Smith assails Hearst campaign policies in New York

Governor Smith charging Publisher William Randolph Hearst and his associates with directing Republican rivals in the gubernatorial race spoke to a Hornell audience at Majestic Theatre. He claimed Hearst’s influence degrades Republican campaigning to sensational levels and denounced the tactic as baseless while praising mainline party leaders. He cited connections to Mills andWatson as context for the criticisms and warned against repeating unfounded charges.

Hornell N.Y Smith Tomaht Wiliam Randolph Ogden L, M Hearst Saltry William McHinley Grover Close- Inn Theodore Roosevelt Etiha Root Charles @. Hughes New York City Venrst

Workmen Clear Reservoir Basin as Waters Rise

Easton reports 60 men mobilized to clear shrubbery from Bridgeport’s new watershed basin as the drum gate closed. Basin filling slowly. sheds supply from fall and spring rains will sustain demand, though full capacity will take time. Small streams backing water reflect rising levels but clearance proceeds ahead of the crest.

Easton Bridgeport Siemuels Bridgeport Hydraulic Company Gaston No. 2 Senior

Lower court power in eclectic Connecticut case held

The United States Supreme Court heard arguments on whether the lower court properly revoked a Connecticut eclectic examiner's license for fraud. Attorneys General Healy and Egan defended the revocation as constitutional, while Dillon argued due process was violated and hearings postdated the condemnation. The Justices questioned jurisdiction and the state court's construction of lower court powers.

George TH. Manning Washington United States Supreme Court Connecticut Frank Sh. Vealy William J4. Egan Flarsford Arnold H. Krlen Bridgeport Mrgan Supreme Court Connecticut Eclectic Board of Celertle Medical Colleges John B. Dillon Tiriap Brien Wegg Teatu Ses Lucy Brien Thut Taft Connecticut Supreme Court Superior Court State Supreme Court Dillon Supreme Courl Healy Egan Supreme

New York Banks Merge To Form American Exchange Irving Trust

Irving Bank and Trust and American Exchange National Bank merge with about 735 million in assets. The combined entity will be named American Exchange Irving Trust and become the third largest bank in New York, behind National City and Guaranty. Continued on page two.

NW York Capay Bank Irving Bank and Trust Company American Exchange-Pacific National Bank Pothing Iations Ahr American Echange Irving T Lo Company National City Bank Fourth Page Mae Guaranty Tompany O' the American Xchange

Girls Send Sympathy Letters to Browning in Drowning Case

New York reports girls across the country writing to Edward W. Browning expressing sympathy and hoping to ease his worry. The letters reveal mixed reactions as many question why 16 year old “Peaches” fled from “Dear Daddy” while others, though sincere, plan marriage to Browning. Peaches remains missing for thirteen days after a drowning incident and shows no sign of returning.

New York Edward W. Browning Tod

Dirigible Los Angeles Nears Detroit Amid Winds Delay

Cleveland dispatches report the Inter-City Radio company relayed that upper winds may push the Los Angeles dirigible’s Detroit arrival past 3 a m after passing Lorain at 12 30 a m. Akron and Pittsburgh stations tracked the craft as it neared Lakehurst’s westward route.

Cleveland Ohio Inter-Ciy Radio Company Los Angeles Alr Detroit Lorain Akron Navy Lakehurst

Hungarian cabinet and premier resign in 1921 turmoil

The Bethlen government resigns its cabinet to Regent Horthy after serving since April 1921. Prime minister Count Bethlen steps aside as M. Rako receives trade portfolio and M. Wortman becomes Trade Minister. Resignation follows amid League of Nations aid and postwar financial strains.

Budapest Hungary Bethlen Iministrcy Count Bethlen Regent Horthy Coear Struet von Seitovazky Kailonia S M. Rako Louis Valko Bethlen'a Trade Uinists Kvames M. Wortman Count Uethien Geneva League of Nations Jeremich Smith Heston

Coolidge and Cooledge Talk on Family Kin Spelling Change

President Coolidge discussed family genealogy with Bred J Coolidge of Georgia at the White House luncheon. The Coolidges share a common ancestor John Coolidge who emigrated from England in 1630 and settled in Watertown Massachusetts, with spelling shifts of the surname noted across generations.

Coolidge Cooledge Washington Bred J. Coolidge Athimta White House Daca Danterlil John Coolidge Wate Town Mass Imghile

Eight Bandits Kill and Loot Mail Truck in Elizabeth

Eight gunmen in two cars kill a postal worker, wound three others, and loot a mail truck of value over 106000 in Elizabeth New Jersey. They crash into the convoy at Sixth Street and Elizabeth Avenue, spray lead, and escape with five bags of mail while police and state troopers swarm the area. Joan Enz, truck driver, fatally wounded. Patrick Quinn and Officer Jacob Christmas among the wounded.

Elizabeth N. J Ldn Sixth Street Elizabeth Avenue Joan Enz Patrick I Quinn Enz Jacob Christmas Arthur Decatur Pluckaniin Tehung Christman Chrisman

New Jersey Arms to Catch Bandits

Newark and surrounding counties launch a massive manhunt after mail bandits killed a postal worker and wounded three others, escaping with over 200000 dollars. Police deploy armed reserves across hill country as names like John J. Rogers and Vincent McCormish surface in a band believed to number at least 20.

Newark N. J New Jersey Air Mail Stelton

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