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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1926

Page

2

Funeral for Hartford Police Commissioner Anderson

The funeral for Frank D. Anderson, Hartford police commissioner, who died after a relapse from illness, will be held tomorrow at Blessed Sacrament Church. Rev John H. Anderson of Hartford will celebrate mass with about 35 priests present. Rt Rev Maurice F. McAuliffe auxiliary bishop of Hartford expected to take part. A police escort and delegations from Anderson's organizations will attend. The service begins at 10:30 AM with a special musical program by the church choir and atheists. Commissioner Anderson died after a relapse from acute nephritis.

Frank D. Jon Bridgeport Hospital Pleased Sacrament Church Anderson John H. Anderson Hartford Maurice F. McAuliffe Father Anderson Blessed Sacrament Church

Bosch fraud case charges entered in Boston court

AP report details charges of a conspiracy involving U S officials and major financial firms to defraud the government of about 5.54 million by undervaluing Busch Magneto assets. Twenty-two defendants include former officials and leaders from Hornblower and Weeks, Chase Securities, and American Magneto, with schemes revolving around asset manipulation, sales to John Martin, and the reorganization into a new company.

Boston United States Busch Magneto Company Springfield Fed Department of Jutce Mitchell Palmer Stroudsburg Todian Ater Francis ©. Garvan New York Bureau of Investigation Joseph F. Gutter Pittsburch Hornblower and Weeks Ros- Top Bankers Securities Company of New York John Martin Hornblower Chase Securities Company Martin E. K Allentown Pa American Bogen Magneto Company Gale Unitetes Palmer Kern Arthur Murray American Posed Magneto Company N Carly Chars Fray William G.patrick Detroit Jawyer Mac Martin Garvan George A. MarnDonall Fipringfield J Varry Covington Euston Covington Hornglower and Henry Hornblower Ralph Hornblower James J. Phelan Edmond L. Leary Henry M. Sweet John W. Prenties Charles T. Lovering James A Fayne James L. Dunstan Hervert @. Sterck

Hospital Additions Planned to Ease Crowding at Englewood

Architect Leonard Asheim will design a two story hospital addition connected to the Englewood site. The plan aims to increase capacity for inmates, insane and alcoholics, with separate male and female sections. A new isolation hospital and nurses home are proposed, with 75,040 for Public Welfare and similar for Health.

Leonard Asheim Thort Hulstda Thorne Moone Iyttess Anitatle Inaars Public Welfare Department Health Department Coon Englewood Hospital Canon Einglewood Hospital Department of Public Welfare

Queen Becomes First Woman Honored by C of C in New York

Queen Marie of Houmania and her son and daughter left New York after a visit to the Chamber of Commerce where she became the first woman honored by the body. A roadster gift to Prince Nicolas drew praise as the royal party prepared to travel to Philadelphia. The queen spoke of being overwhelmed by the reception as 1,400 members cheered.

C. OF C New York Prince Marie of Nicolas Chamber of Commerce Hunches

Journey to America Aboard A Marvelous Ship

Passenger recalls stepping onto American ground after a voyage aboard a luxurious liner. She describes welcoming rooms and comforts, engaging meals, a green sea pool, a crowded promenade, and friendly staff. Notable moments include a portrait session, chats with Mrs. Woodrow Wilson, a Czech singer Ludicar, and a farewell pink sunrise as they near shore. The tone blends wonder with longing to reach the promised land.

Robertson Ludicar Chandor Nagey Woodrow Wilson Paris

Queen and Party Return After Philadelphia Visit

Royal train scene aboard the royal car in Philadelphia shows the Queen and Princesses relaxed and smiling. Princess Mean recalls writing to her father as the train prepares to depart for New York aboard an elaborate sleeping car unit.

Tig Royal Rty Aseep Phiadelphia Progrm Alde de Camp Walers Prine Deana Prince Nivolng Painea Nieuiva Betty

Women workers alter uniforms to please queen in Philadelphia

AP reports a Queen's Command prompted Philadelphia war workers to alter 1917 18 uniforms to 1926 styles for a reception to Queen Marie. About a thousand women from ware work groups were notified through Mrs J Willis Martin to wear their uniforms, with skirts length adjusted and accessories refreshed for the event.

Philadelphia Queen's Command

White House Manifesto Sparks Trade Barrier Debate

Julius H. Barnes, vice-president of the International Chamber and head of the American section on trade barriers, released a statement saying the manifesto targets not the United States tariff but highlights barriers hindering international trade. It argues tariffs are not the sole issue and calls out restrictive customs classifications and complex formalities as major impediments.

Julius H. Barnes International Chamber Importink Ag Arnis Desleas Ape

Holy Name Society to Honor Anderson

Members of the Holy Name Society of the church will meet in the church vestibule for a charge and honor ceremony. The event is planned with parish leaders guiding the assembly and honoring Anderson in a solemn, public observance.

Holy Name Society Anderson

State restes case against sluggers in Stamford assault trial

The defense contends nine men attacked two garment workers near the Ambassador Arms in Stamford. Witnesses describe masked assailants using improvised weapons wrapped in newspaper and pool cues, with arrests following a police chase through Greenwich and Stamford to seize the fleeing autos.

Bloom Rosenberg McMahon New York Stamford Piliford Automobie Asa Witr Guarda Ambassador Arms Frederick Peterson Avenratay Witlow Street Mio Charles Kakyo Spac Admira W. Tyreill Monroe Frank FE. Hyden Henry JL. Olinstead New Can- Aan Sranley J. Stanley New Can Pelos Henry Shannon Milford Th. Wright Darien Daniel Mulreed Samford West Main Street Fairfield Avenue George Bates Bates Maireed Jog Cob Pus Thn Greenwich Muheed Tiyamer Tovis Ris James Courts Samuel Regenge Max Baer Harry Bloom Mulreed Hald Shannon Mufreed Coa Cob Tates Sates Wotlows Mleelnz Fates Peterson West Maineet Fairtelg Avenue Mul- Reed Baer Waters Bunsford

Card Index Trust Charged by U S

The Rand Fardex bureau and associated companies plus six individuals were charged in an equity action to isolate the Clayton act. Defendants include James H Rand and Rand Jr of Buffalo, Stanley M Knapp, Henry C Yeiser and Yeiser Jr of Cincinnati, and B A Blags of Cincinnati. U S Attorney Emory R Buckner filed the suit alleging leaders in expanding and consolidating the office equipment business.

New York Rand Fardex Bureau, Incorporated Rand Fardex Company, Inc Globe Wernicke Company Fourth and Central Trust Company of Cincinnati United States James H. Rand North Tonawanda James H. Rand, Jr Buffalo Stanley M. Knapp Tonawan Tolay Tare

Fire destroys car and barn in Stamford blaze

In Stamford on October 21 a barn on Richard H. Casey’s premises in the business district burned down, destroying a new automobile and some furniture. Loss estimated at about 6900. The car was insured. the barn partially. Casey suspects a short circuit caused the fire as spectators watched the blaze near 30 Atlantic Street where his lunch wagon sits.

Stamford Richard H. Casey Elix Casey Atlantic Street

Cantwell Heads Hotel Association at Amherst Golf Meet

Frank A. Cantwell of Bridgeport was re-elected president of the New England Hotel Association at the Amherst Golf Club where Carl Randall of Rathtmore and Conway won the wolf tournament for the third straight year. The group condemned Royston and Maine railroad service on the line from Chen, NTE, to Borland.

Amherst Carl Randal Ratthmore Conway N.d New England Wetel Association Allen G. Treadway Frank A. Cantwell Bridgeport Cann Royston and Maine Railroad Chen Nte Borland

Bridgeport Bank Petition Heard in Hartford Hearing

State banking commission heard applications for charter of Moosup Trust Company and Industrial Bank of Bridgeport. Moosup proposal unopposed. Bridgeport charter opposed by Morris Plan Bank. Decisions reserved to next meet, likely Thursday. Moosup group led by Sabin S Russell. Bridgeport group represented by Cutford B Wilson.

Hartford Oet. Lo Moosup Trust Company Industrial Bank of Bridgeport State Banking Commission Senate State Capitol John #. Berns Bridgeport Morris Plan Bank Frederick ©. Morgan Horace B. Merwin Cutford B. Wilson Sabin S. Russell Dantelaon

Tire Store Fire at Fairfield Ave Ends in Small Loss

A basement fire at Dunlap's Tire Store on Fairfield Avenue and Harrison Street was extinguished by firefighters after midnight. The blaze confined to the cellar damaged rubber goods and vulcanized tires, likely starting from a short circuit in a dynamo used for air pumping and shop equipment. Other calls included Ashcroft factoryJapan room blaze on Kossuth Street, Swift's packing house fire on Water Street, and a 10:29 pm ash-bin fire at 230 Fairfield Avenue.

Dunlap Fairfield Avenue Harrison Street Box 315 Harrison Elm Streets Mie Ashcroft Kossuth Street Japan Swift Water Street

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