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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1926

Page

2

Illinois Probe Opens With Five Subpoenas Issued

Five witnesses were summoned to appear at a Chicago hearing opening in the Senate campaign funds inquiry. De. George A. Safford, Mrs. James Morrison, James T. Shirman, Hime Williams, and Studebaker rendre were issued summonses to testify as witnesses. The committee focused on campaign expenditures and endorsements affecting the Smith and McKinley primaries, with Indiana witnesses not yet subpoenaed.

Chicago United States Senate Wittes George A. Safford Itnois Anti-Saloon League James I. Morrison Tutinoig League of Women James TL Shmnsan Aly Field Coranany United States Indiana Cauuimittes Stmmler Witnels Chigage Reed da Foltette Republican Wisconsin

Hungarian cabinet and premier resign amid scandal

A Hungarian cabinet and prime minister offered their resignations amid a bribery and counterfeit scandal. The capitol dispatch confirms the move as the cabinet faces political responsibility, with the prime minister at the center of the controversy and questions about its legitimacy.

Staris Hunan Capital Berhlen Ciniste of Tassatonim Cimiet de Porgera Te Rent

Woman who hides age hailed as public benefactor by medical director

New York , Oct. 14 AP The woman who conceals her age to stay young is praised by Dr Eugene Lyman Wiske medical director of Life Extension at a conference of the New York State Federation of Women's Clubs He credits her for setting a higher health standard for men and women and offers advice on staying young including avoiding poison alcohol and tobacco while fostering kind thoughts and cautious affection toward others

New York Eugene Lyman Wiske New York State Federation of Women

Robbery gang opens fire in New Jersey

Gunmen spray bullets at a patrol and flee in a chase that spans Newark Elizabeth and surrounding counties. A $100000 consignment looted from a Federal Reserve bank in New York was fled with as investigators pursue eight armed men across towns aided by police and a possible car chase toward the Watchung mountains.

Tae Federal Reserve K New York Khsabeliport Prust Rank Post Office Philadelphia J B. Williamson Williams Houges Elizabeth Tadig New West Orange Essex County Park Leensys Chancelloe Avenue Newark Motoriely Irvington Millbuen

New York Banks Merge To Take Third Place

New York financial institutions consolidate to form a larger bank with combined resources surpassing 735 million dollars in assets. The merger, described as a major expansion, unites several long established entities and elevates the resulting institution to third place among New York banks by assets.

Toent Pokune Gs New York Frying National Bank Melambia Trust Bank Columbia ‘Trust Company Iwo Buteherst Almededa Mac Ange Natonal Bank Partie Bank Pierson Ehstrcian Devin

Man Held for Trial in Bandit Hold-Up Incident

Police held to answer charges of felonious assault and attempted robbery. Four youths including Fytelson and Salerno were arrested after a gas station hold-up at night. A revolver and discarded clothes tied the trio to the crime, while alibi claims were investigated.

Hyman Pyterson Salerno Englewood Avenue Ralph Beers Tony Luela Butt’ Thomes Doolan Albert Newland Newland Salers White Bus Line Madison Avenue Beach Yielson Salerno Yesterdas

Workmen Clear Reservoir Basin for Bridgeport Water Supply

Workmen clear the reservoir basin which will serve Bridgeport as an auxiliary water source. The completed project will drain about 30 square miles, hold roughly 1.0 billion gallons when full, and release water through a heavy concrete gate during floods to prevent overflow.

Bridgeport Hemlock Ecore Emén

Asquith Quits Liberal Leader Amid Crisis

The text reports that Asquith resigns as Liberal leader during a general struggle and argues party unity cannot be kept under rival authorities and separate organizations. He targets Lloyd George and supports the war premier in the ongoing controversy with other Liberal leaders.

Sturk Lloyd George Parlimentary Liberal Party Put

Ambulance Calls Reported In Incomplete OCR Text

Ambiguously transcribed ambulance calls list names Caroline Bridgeport, Lilia Charier, Solanm Delgott, John Max and locations Knowlton Laurel avenue Arute Aneviet St Vincent's hospital and a restaurant. Taken for medical care or transport to hospital. The legible items indicate emergency response and patient transfer.

Caroline Bridgeport Lilia Charier Knowlton Cut's Hospital Solanm Delgott Laurel Avenue Arute St. Vincent's John Max Sudleetovod

Society Girl Opposes Hartford Divorce Over Desertion

Hadys M. Farmer of Mantle, a Hartford society girl employed at the New London submarine base, contests her husband Haymond W. Reidel’s divorce petition. He testified to desertion since April 29, 1923, and alleged she consorted with Lieutenant Rosencrans in New London and Stratford. The case resumes next Tuesday as her defense proceeds.

Hartford Hadys M. Farmer Mantle New London Reidel Haymond W. Reidel Asylum Avenue Nickerson Suuporier Court Heifler Tle Leutenant New York City Startford Rosencrans Charles J. Melaughlin Navy Dartford Roesencrins Joseph M. Freedman

Bodies of Girls Found Drowned in Yacht Tragedy

A yacht party ended in tragedy as four women and a man were found drowned after leaving a capsized boat near Oyster Bay. Coroner reports gin and brandy on board. bags held a hotel key, a small sum of money, and a partial budget. The missing man, Howell, is believed to be from Philadelphia. his fate remains unclear as searches continue.

Howee EW Mix Ommondson Monen Ommondsen Hoewee Howes Philadelphia Howell Terrell Woodbury Hawve Mirnest Sirolle Gertrude Baudt

Legion Withdraws on World Court Victory

The legion delegates vote to withdraw from invites and postpone new session. Detroit cancels its invitation with renewal planned for 1929. The 1920 convention will be in Paris near Mavis, France, with adjournment after electing a national commander and five vice commanders.

Legion Miami Denver Provida Colorado Detroit Iedia Jeston Legionnaires Mavis France New York Lefonaires Norrow Navnal

Waite Hoyt to Pitch for Danbury Nine

Waite Hoyt the Yankee twirling ace has been engaged to pitch for Danbury Sunday in the postseason game against Brewster. Timmy Ring will be on the mound for Brewster. Both teams were in the New York Connecticut league as the season ended two weeks ago.

Waite Moyt Yankee Danbury Brewster Jam Timmy Ring Brewster New York Connecticut Sieh Aga

Connecticut Supreme Court Case Challenges Medical License Revocation

The United States Supreme Court considers whether post revocation hearings count as self defense for physicians affected by Connecticut actions. Attorney General Healy argues fraud found in license applications and that state health orders to revoke licenses were proper. Brien, a St Louis College graduate, faced licensure fraud claims and incomplete studies, with the Eclectic Board denial and nonresident character witnesses cited.

Connecticut St. Louis College of Physicians and Surgeons Brien Dillon State Department of Health Healy United States Supreme Court Health Departments Eclectic Board of Examining Physicians Connecticut Eclectic Lien St. Loui College of Physicians and Surgeons Attomney General Flealy

Eleventh District GOP Clubroom 8 Plans Expansion

Eleventh District Republican club moves to grow membership and boost interest with a five member committee to study a permanent club room and development policy. A new women’s Republican club formed under Mrs Mary Bassett to be officially installed Monday. Arthur Rundle elected secretary. Ernest Shaw steps down due to time constraints. Senator William A Redelin remains the GOP nominee for the Twenty second district. A fundraising donation of 25 dollars to the Republican Town Committee approved. A rally style meeting set for October 27 to ready voters and organize a precinct election effort.

Eleventh District Republican Club St. George's Hall Samuel Friedman Eluy Richard Cullen John Conroy John Barton William Rudd Frank Braithwaite Mary, Fe, Bassett Arthur Rundle Ernest Shaw Republican Town Committee William A. Redelin Senate Braithwaite

Dirigible Speeds Toward Detroit in Shenandoah Flight

The Shenandoah meteor in its aftermath finds Lieutenant Commander Charles Be. Hosendaly directing the dismasted airship eastward from its mast during favorable weather. The unit reports its position over Philadelphia by noon and transmits from Lancaster, Pa, detailing an overcast sky and a final choice of route three by Commander Rosendahl as the mission continues toward Detroit.

Itsangar Shenandoah Charles BE. Hosendaly TON Foot Philadelphia Navy Department Washington J Aly Lancaster Rosendahl

Hearst replies to Gov Smith on Mills and trusts

William Randolph Hearst denounces Governor Smith and attacks Mills as capable of addressing issues without aid. He cites past criticism of Cleveland McKinley Root and Hughes, and questions Smiths alignment with trust figures, arguing Smith should join the milk trust faction of public betrayers.

Hearst New York William Randolph Hearst Emich Hornell Millar Smith Mills Mitch Cleveland McKinley Root Hughes van Wyck Ice Trust Fall Old Trust Ward Alger Beef Trust Bread Trust Baer Coal Trust Amith Milk Trust

Mystery World War Vet Talbot Believed Unknown Soldier

Government experts chase a tangled trail to identify a San Francisco amnesiac known as Talbot. He claims World War service with Marines and hopes records will confirm his identity, while appeals and fingerprints fail to locate his real name or home. An earlier Mount Alto hospital stay and unrecorded prints complicate the search as officials note similar cases. The piece ends with an ad about the automobile business and Post-Telegram want ads.

Talbot San Francisco Stockton Spang Washington Raye Terry Tarho Mount Alto Hospital Veterans Bureau Institution Sassie Europe

Real Estate Men Propose Stricter Zoning Rulings

Bridgeport Real Estate board called for tighter residential zone controls at a meeting in the Algonquin club naming a committee to confer with the City Zoning Committee. Speakers Fred W. Harrison and City Engineer James A. McElroy argued the act does not limit to one family homes and discussed potential tiered zone classifications to protect residential areas. The committee includes B P F Cooney Percy Anderson Alvin Hancock William Wintter and William Mason.

Bridgeport Real Estate Board Algonquin Club Fred W. Harrison James A. McElroy Tfsumte Cient Real Extate PF. Cooney Percy Anderson Alvin T Hancock William Wintter Willam Mason

Milford Chamber Names Pred W Lyon Secretary

Pred W Lyon, Milford publisher and editor, was appointed secretary of the Milford Chamber of Commerce at a meeting last night in the Electing shop office. He succeeds Miles Heard, whose resignation was accepted. Beard will leave for the west to locate. Livan was elected to the Board of Directors, replacing George Southworth as chair.

W. Lyon Milford Milford Chamber of Commerce Miles Heard Chamber of Commerce Beard Willeave West Locak Livan Mileford Chaumber of Commerce Geuree EL Southworth

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