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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1926

Page

2

German Franco financial entente may ask U S ad

Berlin reports talks on revising the Dawes plan as the German Franco entente seeks broader European settlement. Officials indicate negotiations may prompt U.S. involvement and pressure on France to relieve war debts. A three week period is anticipated for experts to draft the plan.

Financial Entente U.S. AD Rare von Wiegand Berlin Dawes Europe Strmann Briand Herr Stresemann Genecebeines Entente Mhun Lara France Germany Bares Greimany Vranco-Geeman Oriente Amecet Poremihed Hgh Yas Amr

Notorious Polish Bandit Is Killed

Berlin mass report states a notorious Polish bandit who terrorized eastern Poland for a year and is linked to multiple robberies was killed in a gun battle. The capture followed a chase as authorities describe the bandit firing at pursuers before being shot, ending a long manhunt.

Berlin Ponland H. Rif Pote

Prohibition Debate Seen Through Tilson's Immigration Views

Congressman Tilson spoke at length on immigration in the Johnson era, opposing broad changes while endorsing selective policies. He urged national limits on entry, favoring local control and stressing the need to protect American jobs and identity amid prohibition debates.

Tilson Ito Thys Wobber Grote Son Wales Jahnson

Labor Bank Fraud Triggers Five Arrests

Police report a Labor Bank fraud probe leading to five arrests as investigators trace securities schemes and bond operations. Officers allege misrepresentation and attempted manipulation of assets, with assets claimed to be sufficient to repay depositors. Official statements note ongoing tracing of missing funds and cross-border monitoring as charges await.

Trumbull Denies Elopement Rumor Amid Political Buzz

Washington reports deny rumors of elopement involving President and associates. Officials cited framing attempts and social chatter tied to a high profile donor, while noting no confirmed personal or political implications. The report mentions discussions around security and public perception without detailing specifics.

Florida Losses By Talmadge Spouse Spark Divorce Rumors

London reports claim Constance Talmadge and Captain Alastair Macintosh face a pending divorce amid speculation of Florida losses linked to investments by Macintosh and a London circle. Names like Sir Philip Seasons and the Duke of Westminster appear among investors. the tale notes misjudged introductions and social circles impacting their finances.

London Pinance Constance Talmadge Fueband Alastair Macintosh Macintosh Florida Lund Castlerusse Sunda Radman Wanamaker Worida, Land Company T*hilip Season Chohnondeley Duke of Westminster Maliwin Trammond Luist Nactree Prosperans FU AO “Baronesa Cholmondeley Jnnet Toute Hanns Ciba Monsellp Sasanon Maurice Gubhay Fred T Gabriel Walleoff Castlegossedds Macinness Hig Fagland Miss Talmadse Gootman

Mother Kills Her Children and Self in Los Angeles

A deeply disturbed Ada Chamberlain, 40, killed her three children Edwina nine Delava and John 4all and then herself in a rented Los Angeles room. Neighbors and authorities found four bodies after a note stated she could not bear to let the children live. A series of letters and a farewell note described a chaotic mental state and a desire to escape into an imagined world.

Universal Service Los Angeles Tler Ada Chamberlain Chiiren Edwina Delava John Tares Tom Amberlain Lame John C.chamberlain Sosorla Cham

Man Fatally Hurt Near His Home In Christmas Night Accident

A North Kad resident was fatally injured in a crash in front of his home near a diner. He was transported by ambulance to St Vincent's hospital where doctors reported critical condition before he died. Police and hospital staff worked to notify relatives as his mother arrived at the facility. The incident left several ribs punctured and required surgical attention.

Chie Ant New Hospital Ant Ars St Vincent's Hospital Dovters Pollee Cas Menaneiona Tnt Sithian Howe

Socialists propose socialization of liquor industry plan

New York Oct 17 CAP Miss Jessie Wallace Hughan Socialist candidate for the United States Senate favors complete socialization of liquor interests with elimination of all profits from manufacture and sale as a solution to the liquor problem She says Socialists are not wet Take the profit out of booze and prohibition will take care of itself.

New York Jessie Wallace Hughan United States Senate Worlingman Tammany

Alleged Forger Tells Bribe Story In Evangel Case

Salinas Calif Oct 11 AP A S Page held in county jail on forgery charge says he was offered 10 100 to pose as one of the alleged kidnapers in Aimee Semple McPherson case. He claims he met her at the Tavern in Alameda County and danced with her. Authorities doubt his tale and fear it aims to secure his Los Angeles trip.

Salinas Calif A. S Tnd Aimee Semple McPherson Sonora Mexico Page Los Angeles

Driver reports he killed woman in Roghmester

John Martino told Coroner Lennardon he believes his automobile struck and killed Mary Ik. Weller, 45, as she crossed a downtown Roghmester street in a driving rain. Police have sought the driver for more than twenty four hours. Martino said he only learned of the fatality after reading it in papers and recalled seeing an umbrella fly into the road near the scene. He is to appear for further questioning tomorrow.

Roghmester N.Y John Martino Richard A. Lennardon Mary Ik Weller Martinr Nccident Tomorro

States May Be Asked to Adopt Auto Rules

Washington reports that state legislation to uniformly adopt highway safety rules was urged by Secretary Hoover at a conference of cooperative agencies. Hoover warned that despite life-saving efforts on highways, automotive accidents increased. Census Director Stewart cited 29,000 deaths from automobile accidents in 1935 and 160,000 since 1906, not counting train incidents.

Washington National Conference On Hoover Stewart

America’s Demands Aid Saddlers Across the Atlantic

At the Avery dinner of the Loriners Company Daniel Stone quotes Walsall’s chief loriner noting the United States demands Welsh work at any price despite high tariffs. The exchange highlights demand for bits spurs and bridles and keeps English saddlery industry hopes alive amid trade barriers.

London United States England Loriners Daniel Stone Walsall The United

Twelfth District G O P Clubs to Meet

A special meeting of Twelfth district G O P clubs will be held Tuesday evening at the Men and Women's Club. Members will discuss preparations for the upcoming election and the show the party plans to stage in early December.

Gattes Line Txecombor

Kellogg Plant Robbery in Chicago Leaves Nine Workers Held

In Chicago a gang of robbers blasted doors at the Kellogg Switchboard and Supply plant after blowing a vent through a rear window. Exiting with an estimated $33,000, they captured nine night workers during the break in, with one employee noting up to seventeen men were present in the building.

Chicago Kellogg Switchbaarl and Supply Company Wang

Millikan Lectures Challenge Dead Theories At United Church

Nobel laureate Professor Millikan argued that many physical truths remain unknowable and that nineteenth century mechanics are outdated. He outlined seven key discoveries from Roentgen to circular motion limits, urging renewed zeal amid ongoing advances in physics at Yale and the Terry Foundation lectures.

Robert A. Millican Norman Bridge Laboratory United Church Millikan Yale University Terry Foundation Millikani Roentgen Finstein Samuel Shaw United Church Forum Terry William Horace Day Joseph Wieler Clayton Stevens

Women Invited to Welcome Queen Marie in New York

Governors are asked to send two women from each state to greet Queen Marie on her return to New York after her official visit to Washington. The queen and entourage will be in New York Friday through Sunday with ceremonies and entertainments arranged by a New York committee led by Mrs Therston Wells and others.

Commonwealths Marie New York Washington Ira Nelson Morris Roumania Chicago Therston Wells Pierre Malle N. Collier Alton TS. Parker Florencs EK. Knapp Charley H. Sabin Charles Ummerall John A. Stewart Travelson Morris George King Tlenry Cole Quimby

Gangland War Resumed as Body Thrown From Car

Chicago gangland violence escalates as an unidentified man’s body was dumped from a car on a suburban highway after bullets struck him. A gas station owner alerted police who found the body amid ongoing fear of the city’s violent feud.

Chicago

Al Jolson’s Wife Granted Divorce in Paris

Mrs. Al Jolson, wife of the blackface comedian, was granted a Paris divorce for desertion by the Third Seine tribunal on October 14. The decree cites a letter from Jolson declining marital relations. She, known as Mrs. Asa Yoelson, was formerly Alma Osborn and wed Jolson in New York on July 22, 1922.

Paris al Jolson New York Jolson Seine Tribunal Asa Yoelson Alma Osborne

Dog Leads Man To His Master In Forest Tragedy

An elderly man died after wandering into nearby woods to gather hickory nuts with his dog. His daughter and a large search party including Yale and Towne workers searched through two nights and found him two days later, his clothes torn and shoes off, with marks on hands suggesting the dog tried to rouse him.

Louis Dyas Yale and Brown Schmidt

Klan Leader's Confidant Detained in Slush Probe

Miss Mildred Meade, 23, alleged confidant of Ku Klux Klan leader D. C. Stephenson, was arrested in Indianapolis. She is held on $2,500 bond to appear before the grand jury investigating political corruption, after missing since October 8.

Indianapolis Mildred Meade D. C. Stephenson Ku Klux Klan Miss Meade

Amateurs to Turn to Professional Ranks Thursday in Bridgeport

Billy Jordan announced the opening four month boxing program at Rakocai hall for Thursday night. It features amateur bantamweight Billy Luby making his professional debut against Howard Dunn, brother of Peta Dunn, and young Dunn facing a money-class bout. Johnny Red Allen will fight You Emmons in an eight rounder, Eddie Lord aims for a superb showing against Tommy Ed Jarrett, and Herman Wid Silvers meets Pee Wee Smith while Philly Chapman faces Jimmy Kelly in two other eight round bouts.

Billy Jordan Acorn A. C Rakocai Hall Billy Luby Howard Dunn Peta Dunn Luby Young Dunn Brother Tete Bridgeport Richard Tohnny Red” Allen West End Cockaure You Emmons Waterbury Alen Acorn Sum Daily Red Meriden Eddie Lord Tommy Ed" Jarrett Fettle Bridgeport Bew Herman “Wid” Silvers Pee Wee Smith Philly Chapman Jimmy Kelly New York Jules Sombathy

Five White Girls Found Doped in Marysville Den

Police raid at a California den on the edge of town uncovered five white girls living on the floor under narcotics influence. Lem Won, sixty four, Chinese proprietor, was arrested for anti narcotic law violations as authorities say many girls have been patrons of the den.

Marysvilgue Cal Lem Won

Motorist killed near Thomaston in waterbury accident

John B. Devlin of Forestville died instantly when his car was struck by an excursion train at Reynolds Bridge crossing in Thomaston at 10 o clock. His wife Mary Devlin is in Waterbury hospital with internal injuries. Officials say signals functioned and the engineer blew the whistle. The car was dragged about 640 feet before stopping.

Waterbury John BE. Devin Forestville Reynolds Bridge Crossing Thomaston Mary Devlin Waterbury Hospital Devin Devlin Mra

Woman Denied Jury Trial in Estate Kinship Case

Charlotte Cockburn of California sought a jury trial to establish kinship to Lotta Craftres and share in her 4 million dollar estate. Probate Judge Prest denied the trial. the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court affirmed. Judge Walt, executor, argued a fair trial could not be held under these circumstances.

Boston Mass Che Charlotte Coeckhurn Californi Lota Craftres Lotta Prest Supreme Court Mra. Cockurn

Boston Red Sox May Lose Pilot

Rumor says Dan Howley of Weymouth MA, manager of the Toronto club, may replace Terrell Fohl as Red Sox skipper before next season. Bud Quinn of the Tocan Teague club neither confirms nor denies, but has not signed Fohl. If Fohl departs, Lewis Browns’ SG Lewis would likely not be forced out.

Dan Howle Weyman Mass Toronto Ter Fohl Bortoh Ted Sox Bud Quinn Tocan Teague Xay Fohl Quinn Aoth SG Lewis Browns Red Sox

Snow First Of Season Covers Superior Wisconsin

Snow blanketed Superior and nearby Ind after an overnight rain marking the first snow of the season in Wis. Oct 17 reports from Superior.

Superior Wis

Note of Excitement From a Prompted Assistant

A concise note expresses eagerness about assisting with tasks and sharing energy for productive collaboration. It conveys enthusiasm for helping, learning more, and delivering accurate results in future requests.

Three Russians Executed for Espionage in Roumania

Three Russians including a woman were executed in Moldova on October 17 for alleged espionage. They were charged with providing systematic information to the Romanian war office about Red Army locations.

Balta Moldavia Jawaalf Roumania Roumanian War Office Red Army

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