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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1926

Page

9

Borrowed Auto Kills Pedestrian in New Haven

In New Haven on October 14 a badly broken skull from being struck by a borrowed car driven by Alfonso Raccio twenty one. The car ran onto the sidewalk killing Santello Avallone forty five a Italian funeral director. Raccio is held on eight thousand dollars bond charged with reckless driving evading responsibility after an accident driving without a license and taking a vehicle without permission of the owner. He allegedly took the car after the owner refused him permission and the vehicle struck the pedestrian then a building and another car before stopping.

New Haven Santello Avallone Alfonso Raccio

France's Save Franc Fund Turns Toward Art

Paris October 15 AP Joffres save the franc fund shifts to art in late October with a sale of works by renowned artists from four nations. Proceeds go to the amortization fund as Latin American painters and sculptors joined from the United States England and Europe to honor France.

Paris Marshal Joffre Camppaign France United States England Europe

Photo of interior of stomach produced by Elsner in Berlin

Berlin October fifteenth. Dr Hans Elsner head of the charity polyethic describes photographing the interior of the stomach for the first time. He used a high power optical system and a blue lamp replacing the gastro scope’s white lamp. Elsner, 62, has twelve years as assistant to Prof Osmar Boas.

Berlin Hans Elsner Charity Polyethic Elsner Osmar Boas Berlin University

Husband Stabs Wife to Death in Elmira

George Earl Bromley, 29, fatally stabbed his wife Lydia, 28, with a hunting knife after a long spell of domestic trouble in Elmira New York. He drove around town then surrendered to police after confessing he choked her when she refused to kiss him. Coroner said death was instant.

Elmira George Earl Bromley Lydia Bromley Tracey Hamilton

Radio Schedule Highlights From Multiple Cities

A detailed grid lists late afternoon to midnight programs across stations WCWS WIZ WOSN WN York WHNY WAHQ and more, including orchestras, choirs, news, weather, market updates, religious talks, and youth programming. Notable entries mention the Bridgeport Humming Birds, Ambassadeor Trio, Seniture Heading, and various local artists performing throughout the day.

WCWS Bridgeport Orchestra Radio Orchestra Piavetta Hour of Music Silver Kage Sextette Bridgeport Humming Birds Bugs Revellers WIZ New York Ambassador Trio Weather Reportarly Menu Jullien Heath Hey Suzanne Crete Hutchviews Bob McDonald Pauline McDonald Sopran Mob McDonald Joe Sherman F.T.H. Bacon Hina Clewent M. W. Whites Louis Michting Theatre Tattle Lule Frances Rees Thariotte Quick Pauline ‘Getter T Widdemer Lex Sanderson Toretta Hurley WNYO Market High Boot Reich EM —Balvatorg Cusensa A. Firmin Isco Mari Christian Schlost Rcbest Snes Lott Phillips Bopram Schats Brodie Sener Bach Quality Boys Treasureland Enveible E. Gillis A. Markels F. Boer Potslow City St Sioux City Fix Heport Fashion Musicale Harriet Haphan Freld Normanton Jonquert Andrews Mplexivent Olden Leo Bartinique Jen Halperin Roadway Association Tunn Infornia Ramblers Iny Gaston WIC Fartford Hond Trin Cony Gaudet

Despondent wife jumps from jetty to Ocean after death

Mrs Gene Blair Wood thirty eight of Savannah apartments despondent over her husband’s death leaped into the Atlantic from a Longport jetty with nine year old Dorothy her daughter clinging to life fleeing crowds. Isaac Soter an ex coast guard brought her ashore but officials could not revive her.

Atlantic City N. J Gene Blair Wood Savannah Longport Dorothy Isaac Soter Coast Guard

Quiet Rules Return After Jail Mutiny in Delaware County

In Media Pennsylvania the Delaware County jail regained order after a prisoner mutiny. About 220 inmates, including over 200 men and many women, faced injuries from birdshot and clashes with guards and deputized staff. Overcrowding and reduced rations were cited as contributing factors. Warden George E. Allen acknowledged the complaints but condemned the riot. More than twenty young black women were blamed for the attempted breakout during the disturbance that lasted roughly one hour.

Delaware County Wih George E. Allen

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