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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1926

Page

17

Building and loan movement urged by state official

State official warns Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce that building and loan associations are underused and misperceived. He cites 6000,000 members nationwide and $4,300,200 in assets, urging backing of the movement to expand savings and mortgage lending in Bridgeport and Connecticut. Local leaders outline history of Bridgeport firms and state supervision.

United States Charles Owonnge Nessey Franktin Sity New York City Adete Chamber of Wormneres Juncheon Stratfield Hall Esterday Noon Hennessey Chamber of Commerce Rideport Connecticut Federal and Home Building and Loan Associants Willam T Meyer BL Ashman Delared Roth John N. Standish State League of Building and Loan Assortions Building and Loan Bridgeport Onnan Tso

Bridgeport Building and Loan League Forms to Boost Growth

In 1918 Bridgeport saw the formation of a local building and loan league as part of a broader Connecticut movement. The West Side association announces plans to organize more groups and attract hundreds of thousands in loans, touting high safety ratings and strong prospects. Prominent figures from New Haven and Stamford attend, with former leaders from Bridgeport and other early boards noted.

Connecticut Building and Loan Saanriitions Bridge- Port Connecticut League United States Leage Bridenport Building and Loan League Pbuilding Bridenport Hutchling and Toon Oan Bridgeport West Side Bridgencrt Main Street Barnunm T. B. Thelan New Haven Connecticut League of J.P

Cotton Prices Break Records Amid Liquidation Rally

Heavy selling under pre bureau liquidation and easy Liverpool cables drove cotton lower after frost in the central belt prompted covers. December fell to 12.40 and March to 12.35 before government data steadied, with foreign buying remaining strong. Exports reached 34,676 today, 2,164,696 for the season, and state forecasts show varied production across Georgia Florida Texas and other states.

Liverpool North Carenets South Carolina Georgia Florida Missouri Ten Alabama Mississipi Louisiana Texas Oklahoma Arkansas New Mexico Arizona California States Lower California Old Mexico

Theft report from Joseph Rudckazy at 324 Spruce Street

Joseph Rudckazy reports to the police the theft of $0 and a blue suit and an overcoat from his possession. The theft occurred sometime since October 16. The incident was reported yesterday.

Joseph Rudckazy Sprucestreet

Daughter Named Leading Legatee in Button Will

Agnes M Oliphant named principal legatee of Edward W Button who died at 936 Fairfield avenue on August 1. Will filed in Probate Court shows residue placed with Bridgeport Trust Co as trustee for income to Agnes during life, then to granddaughter Margaret Henderson. Estate valued at 90,499.66 with realty on Fairfield avenue and various stocks bonds and notes. executor Bridgeport Trust Co. appraisers William Davis and Richard Cogswell. An uncashed check for 42 remains.

Agnes M Oliphant Edward W. Button Fairfield Avenue W. O. Moss Augusta Button Seattle Washington Margaret Sayre Henderson Bridgeport Trust Grimddaughter Margaret Henderson Bridgeport Trust Co William R. Davis Richard Cogswell Fairfield Avenue Realty

Campaign Opens In Four Districts Here In City

Campaigns start in four districts with Republican emphasis in Third Fourth Fifth and Twelfth wards while Swedish voters are addressed. Democrats delay until tomorrow with rally at Maplewood Junior High featuring Mrs Fannie I Crosby and speakers including Elbert Hull and Theodore Stelber.

Valley Fannie I. Crosby Board of Education Maplewood Junior High School Fred W. Harrison Elbert ©. Hull Theodore Stelber Charles Weingarten

Cadman to Speak at Bridgeport Community Forum Opening

Dr S Parkes Cadman of Brooklyn will address Bridgeport’s Community Forum opening at United Church on Sunday November 7th. Last year his Bridgeport appearance drew a full house. Cadman, longtime pastor of Central Congregational Church Brooklyn, has spoken at the Bedford Branch MIA conference and his sermons are broadcast by WEAF.

S Parkes Cadman Brooklyn Bridgeport Community Forum Cadman Bridgeport Cartman Dad William Horace Day United Church Central Congregational Church of Bedford WEAF

Parliament told to avoid coal issue in crisis talk

London October 2 The House of Commons reconvened in a speech session as Premier Baldwin said the government will not intervene further in the coal strike. Operators and workers rejected government proposals and will settle the dispute between themselves. Lloyd George attacked government inactivity, claiming it sides with capitalists and cited costs of the strike at 15 million dollars daily and 2.5 billion dollars over six months.

London House of Commons Taldwin Lloyd George Britain

Stolen Coat Recovered Among Stamford Loot

A fur coat stolen from Aaron Rakimian's 1157 Stratford avenue shop valued at 350 dollars was found yesterday in Stamford police headquarters among 2000 dollars worth of stolen goods. Two women, Frances Lamb of Stamford and Lilian McHugh of New Haven, were arrested as shoplifters linked to Stamford New Haven and the city.

Aaron Rakimian Stratford Avenue Stamford New Haven Frances Lamb Lilian McHugh Polee Plain

Black Rock boy killed by car near Fairfield venue

A Black Rock boy was killed when struck by a vehicle near the 2326 Fairfield venue area. The driver was held on a manslaughter charge with $1,000 bond at the Third precinct station. Thomas E. Culley and Joseph Silhavey testified as witnesses while A lice investigated the incident. Measurements showed the boy was struck 13 feet from the curb.

Fairfield Venue Third Precinct Alice Thomas E. Culley Garfield Avenue Joseph Silhavey

Senator Watson Figures in Probe in Indiana Klan Case

Witnesses allege a January Indianapolis meeting packed to back Senator Watson. Dr Evans favored Huffington for grand dragon with Smith next, and a Mrs. Lora Foote letter cited a Klan plot. Prosecution officials claim bootlegger and Lake County political ties fed Watson’s influence. Reed vows to pursue leads if feasible before the election.

Watson Indianapolis Smith Dr. Evans Lora Foote Women's Organization of the Klan Hoosier State Bradford Joseph Huffington Lown Joe Huffington Indiana Reed Lake County B. C. Yellowly Prohibition Fieldsegents Ofice St. Louis Vivian Tracy Wheatcraft Indiana State Republican Committee

Democrats Rally in Newtown Spotlighting Morris and O'Sullivan

Democrats in Newtown set a rally tomorrow night with keynote speaker Charles G. Morris candidate for governor. Former Congressman P B O Sullivan of Derby will address the group and Antonin Abriola of Bridgeport candidate for Fairfield county sheriff may also speak. A Second Regiment Band of New Haven will provide musical entertainment for the meeting.

Newtown Qet Democrats Charles G. Morris P. B. O'Sullivan Derby Antonin Abriola Bridgeport Fairfield County Second Regimental Band New Haven

Ambulance Calls Log From City Streets

Ambulance calls logged for multiple patients across several streets with medical cases and injuries. Incidents include gas poisoning, asthma, pneumonia, and a fatal automobile collision, with transfers to St Vincent's hospital and a private doctor on scene.

Rose Ricca Hallett Street Bridgeport Hospital Anthony Gafonia Margaret Ford St. Vincent's Hospital John Chartock Grandview Avenue Sylvan Avenue Marigold Street Sam Jones Fo Marsh French Street

Survivors land at Bermuda after freighter wreck

Two survivors of the British freighter Westway that foundered in a hurricane off Bermuda were landed at St Georges. They were rescued by seamen from the British schooner Luciline which aided the freighter during the incident.

Hamilton Bermuda St. Georges

Local men attend Methodist session in New York

About 25 Bridgeport men led by Dr. Chester C. Marshall, pastor of First Methodist, traveled to New York for a 1,800-member Methodist men’s meeting at the Hotel Commodore. Marshall served as general banquet chairman. Hawley and numerous local delegates joined from Bridgeport.

Bridgeport Chester C. Marshall New York Commodore Marshal George 5. Hawley C. W. Simpson W. R. McDermott H. B. Warren C. W. Severance H. J. Clemans W. J. Clark John S. Pullman W. B. Spencer F. B. Strumb Frederick Rhodes Paul L. Miller D. R. Beche H. KE. White James Telford F. L. Bradbury Elliot W. Feck T. Yale Arthur E. Wheeler W. E. Disbrow H. J. Eacott A. Allan B. Ely F.C. Jennines G. B. Gregory W. Wadle R. B. Davis

Plays with rifle injures infant at home

Ma Denso, 44 Sue ceas street, played with her brother's loaded rifle in the kitchen. A bullet pierced her mouth, knocking out teeth, but Dr A Levenson said the girl, treated at home, is not in serious condition after emergency aid at the scene.

Ma Denso Sueceas Street A. Levenson Stratford Avenue Levenson

Oil Lamps Light Ellington Rally for Senate Candidate

Ellington October 25 AP sixty voters gathered at Town Hall to hear issues by oil lamp after a storm knocked out electric wires. Rollin A. Tyler Democratic nominee for the Senate accused Smith of Illinois and Ware of Pennsylvania of spending four million dollars in primaries and urged Senator Hiram Bingham to say if he would be seated. Tyler spoke on tariff, endorsing a protective tariff but opposing prohibition.

Ellington Storma Rollin A. Tyler United States Senate Smith Inois Ware Pennsylvania

Diamonds worth 100000 stolen in transit from Buffalo to Toledo

Diamonds valued at 100000 were stolen while in transit from Buffalo, New York, to Toledo, Ohio. Kloville Brothers of New York own the gems and the loss is covered by insurance. A trunk was checked in Buffalo by a broker from New York en route to Toledo. The robbery is believed to involve misused consignee tags.

New York Buffalo N. Y Toledo Ohio Kloville Brothers

Dr Hair's Case to Be Heard Monday

The case of Dr George W Hair, a city veterinarian, arrested by State Police Sergeant Frank Virelli for performing an operation on a dow without a state license, was continued yesterday in Stratford town court until next Monday.

George W. Hair Frank Virelli Stratford Town Court

President's Power Upheld by Court

The court upholds limits on presidential removal power, contrasting views of Justices on Congress's authority to shape tenure and removal. It discusses implications for executive offices, civil service, and past cases like Coolidge Haney, with no immediate presidential action foreseen.

Justice Trulthes Congress Ife Holmes Senate MecReynols Justice McReynolds Brandeis England Coolidge Bert E. Haney Oredgon Shipping Board Haney Fleet Corporation Bodtson White House Department of Justice

Americans Save Victims of Quake in Armenia

The tremors that began Friday night continued until early today as relief workers, trained to anticipate quakes, advised residents to flee when tremors hit. Ninety percent of Armenians were in the open when the second quake buried the city, sparing many from collapsing homes.

Armenia

Marine Corps League to Elect Officers Tonight

Fairfield county detachment of the Marine Corps League will elect officers at the annual meeting at the Franklin building tonight. Arrangements will be completed for the event the organization plans to hold in the armory on November 20.

Fairfield County Marine Corps League Wll Franklin Building Armory

Kellogg's All-Bran Promises Constipation Relief

An old advertisement claims severe constipation harms health and skin, urging relief with Kellogg's All-Bran. It promotes two tablespoonfuls daily with meals, notes doctor approval, and offers a money back guarantee if it fails. Made in Battle Creek Michigan, sold by grocers and available in hotels and restaurants.

Kellogg's Battle Creek Michigan

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