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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1926
Page
4
Advertorial text cites doctors and a patient praising Adlerika for fast relief from bowel and stomach discomfort with claims of cleansing and bacterial growth checks. Endorsers include Dr. Shaub and Dr. Curl, plus a patient testimonial about improvement after 29 years.
Paris factories report a shortage of dressmaking apprentices as hundreds of girls train for shorthand and typing. The Association of Costumers offered a premium to recruit 100 learners, but response remained weak. Meanwhile canal boating and a nautical exhibition boost leisure interest with motorboat trips on the Seine. Crystal earrings rise in fashion with linked chains to adorn small toque hats.
Stamford reported three auto crash incidents with arrests for reckless driving and hit-and-run. Russell Gardiner of Maplewood New Jersey faced arrest after a collision with Frank Nelis of Lenox Avenue Glenbrook. William Kenealy of Daly Street was charged with driving with a fake license and Malloy evaded responsibility after hitting George Lowden of Hawthorne Street. A New York registered cart, No 2742, was involved in a separate collision with John Gurbach of Webster Avenue New York, with the cart's driver fleeing the scene.
New Haven report notes Connecticut streams overflowed after a heavy autumn storm. The Weather Bureau logged 1.83 inches of rain and high winds with temperatures in the seventies, suggesting a drought unlikely and a mild early winter ahead.
In Stamford on October 25 a three week evangelistic campaign at the Methodist church ended with many confessing faith. A reception for Gypsy Pat and his wife followed the service, attended by about 300 people before he heads to Jacksonville Florida for another campaign. Meanwhile Bordeaux reports the Hellen steamer Criedonter, which left October 12 for Hampton, sunk off Portyeal after an explosion in her hold.
In Riverton Ontario on October 24 police comb a wooded section seeking three Indians after one shot and killed farmer Syant McKay, twenty five, as he and two friends neared an Indian shack. The three suspects fled in an automobile, one identified as Dr. Crow.
New York Oct 25 AP The Yale Divinity dean told 2000 Methodist men delegates that true Christians are defined by attitude toward Christ, not by church affiliation. He cited Cardinal Mercier John Patton and William Booth as examples whose beliefs differed from Protestant lines yet remained Christian.
Washington Oct 25 CAP George E Brennan Democratic senatorial candidate in Illinois reported to the secretary of the Senate that he spent 40 497 in his general election campaign Contributions totaled 22 525 including 6000 from George Hull Porter 2000 from W A Kelly 2590 from W P Murphy 2000 from EB J Whitty 5000 from Joseph Geary 1500 from J B McCahey 1000 from T W Brennan 1000 from W B Jover 3000 from George Griffiths and 5000 from himself Expenditures included 1200 to the Chicago Defender 2420 for bill posters and 100 to the Thirty second Ward Republican club
In City court two boys aged five and seven testified about being lured with candy then tied to trees and beaten by Bonis Sullo, who was sentenced to six months on each of two breach of peace charges. Searching parties tracked the man with a bundle to East Rock.
The city of Shanghai enforces martial law after a day of clashes with Canton sympathizers. Sun Chuan Hung forces tighten security, search pedestrians, evacuate danger areas, and suspend traffic after sundown. Five ringleaders captured face possible death sentences. Cheklong province reported under Sun Chuang Fang control.
Chicago Oct 25 CAP Oscar G Mayer urged worldwide advertising of American farm products as a tool for agricultural relief at the Institute of American Meat Packers convention. He said surpluses vary and advertising could shift demand, aiding orderly production and marketing of livestock and improving farmers' organization.
Navy Day crowds at Lakehurst naval ship station will see dirigibles both airborne and on the ground. The rigid Los Angeles, hangar mate of Shenandoah, will be open for tours of the control cabin and hull interior. Parachute jumps, free balloons, and kite balloons will accompany the展示.
Celes tino Madeiros of New Bedford faces possible execution in the electric chair next week but may receive months of life with a further respite. Gov Fuller granted a temporary stay until October 27 as Madeiros admits Sacco and Vanzetti were not present at the robbery slaying. The governor and council may reconvene to consider extending the reprieve. Legal maneuvers by Sacco and Vanzetti defense teams continue with appeals to Massachusetts Superior Court, unlikely to be argued before February.
A mysterious blaze in New Haven caused about 10000 dollars of damage to a one story building used as a restaurant named the Corinthia Tavern. Neighbors heard motors and saw occupants flee as flames from the roof erupted before firefighters arrived. The site had just been refitted and prepared for a planned opening next Thursday.
Stamford October 28 Special Justice Justino Verichin proprietor of a restaurant at 264 Pacific Street was fined $200 and costs in city court for violation of the liquor law. His place was among those raided by police on October 16 where found alcohol. Phoseph Memoir was bound over to the next term of the Superior Court in bail of $3,000 on a statutory charge.
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