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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1926

Page

9

Shah Misses Death as Persian Blast Blasts Auto

Teheran Oct 25 AP The Shah escaped unharmed after an auto bombing tour in Vivine daran province blew up. Several officers were killed and two injured. The vehicle carried arms and bombs. details on the plot and arrests followed as Teheran faced a political crisis. Reza Khan emerged as a strong, controversial figure amid reports of a coup and a new government. The Shah’s survival did not end the upheaval driving Persia toward a new leadership.

Teheran Persie Menis Er Nation Assembly Teheran Reza Khan Persia

Veterans' Camp in Excellent Shape Reported by Inspector

District Inspector William L Walsh of Milford reports the United Spanish War Veterans camp is in excellent condition after an inspection last night. Accompanying him were Post Commander Ruful Sweeney and Ice Commander Thomas Fagan. William F Downs elected to membership. a term as representative was chosen for Armory Bowling Leagues. A Bridgeport camp delegation plans to accompany Inspector Rooney to the annual inspection on November 2 at Frederik A Hill camp in Stamford.

Wiliam L Walsh Milford Bridgeport Tustriet Thomas W Rooney Frederik United Spanish War Veterans Stamford

DRYS ENTER FIGHT IN SEVERAL STATES

Dry forces widen campaign across California Colorado Montana Missouri and other states as November 2 referendum nears. Wayne F Wheeler of the Anti Saloon League and G C Hinckter of the Association against the Production Amendment discuss strategy and expected wets gains in seven key states.

Drys Washington Dre Wayne F Wheele Ant Sa'oon League of America California Montana Evida Associatio

Clan Chief James Carson Installed at Clan Campbell Rite

The Clin Campbell No 24 Order of Scottish clans of Bridgeport held a ceremony at the Knights of Press hall. James Carson was installed as chief with Robet Brown appointed post Chile Alec Kirk elected chaplain and Alec Hors as secretary. William Hamilton, John Brander, William Polson, George Lickson, Alec Finnie, James Christie, and William Thomson received various offices. Royal Deputy John C Ross conducted the installation, with a large local turnout. A drill team and program by Clan Campbell and Hawthorne lodge followed, ending with Auld Lang Syne.

James Carson Clin Campbell Order of Scottish Clans Bridgeport Knights of Press Wain Street Clan Robet Brown Chile Alec Kirk Juan Jupp Wis Installei Alec Hors Times Brown Willam Hamilton John Brander William Polson George Iickson John C Ross Daughters of Scotia Clan Campbells Clan Campbell Hawthorne Lodge

Romanian Girl Scouts Praise Queen Marie Visitor in New York

Miss Daniela Antonescu, secretary of the Roumanian Young Women's Christian Association, spoke at a YWCA Golden Hill Street meeting in New York. She described Romanian customs, family life, and education, noting Queen Marie’s philanthropic work and personal virtues, while detailing organizational growth and domestic roles in Roumania.

Daniela Antonescu Efrl Roumanian Young Women's Christian Association International House New York City Yywca Golden Hill Street Chris the Galitza Miss Galiza WCA Scheduld Queen Marie Illess Miss Antonescu Young Women's Christian Association Woc Amm Roumania

Black Bottom Faces Mile Step In Dance Battle

Kansas City dance masters dispute the mile step as the Black Bottom spurs a marathon style contest. Twenty couples raced on a floor arranged with chairs. prizes awarded to the first to complete seven tickets. Local pros deem the move not a true dance and favor foxtrot and Charleston as the era's popular styles. Some observers trace the Black Bottom to a refined Deep Muddy dance linked to saloon era roots.

Kansas City Arthur Murray Ann Pentington Itn Middle West Missouri River

Lights Dim At Newtown Rally Prompt Repairs

Through Miss Mary C Hawley's generosity the Town hall in Newtown will be better lit for future events. She engaged Harry Van Horn to upgrade the lighting at her expense after years of criticism, replacing broken bulbs and improving the system so the public has ample light during affairs at the hall.

Newtown Mary C Hawley Miss Hawley Miss Hawleys Tee Richmond Ti Gesner Trinity Church Bethel St Thomas Church That Place T J E Reilty Trinity

Appeals Denied by Board on Zoning Requests

The Board of Appeals denied two petitions for garages and storage spaces. Mrs Mary F. Sbst for a three car garage at 71 Poplar Street and PF Lindquist for a garage, attic storage above, near 77 Montgomery Street were refused under zoning limits.

Board of Appeals Zon Ng Westerday Mary F Sbster Poplar Street Addess Lindquist Reagan Clute Normen Treet Nermiestan Tinaah

Democrats in the Fifth District Prepare for Fight

Fifth district Democrats met in Howard and Maplewood clubrooms with Democratic Town Chairman William Flanagan to plan election day actions. They endorsed Arthur B Weiss as candidate for alderman and discussed district prospects.

Fifth District Howard W Maplewood Avenues William 8B Flanagan Flanagan Arthur B Weiss

Bingham points to savings in state by GOP tax cut

Naugatuck October 25 Special United States Senator Hiram Bingham spoke at a Republican rally in Naugatuck outlining a tax survey. He argued total tax revenue must rise to meet growing needs like roads and schools while nuisance taxes fell and funding shifted to motorists through higher vehicle fees and gasoline taxes to support road work.

Naugatuck United States Hiram Bingham Bingham Connecticut Genera Iscal General Assembly Union Tardine

Count Salm's Suit May Be Dismissed

New York October 25 AP The operation suit brought by Count Tudwic Salm Hoopstraeten against his wife the former Willicent R is to be dismissed unless counsel convinces Supreme Court Justice Levy on Friday there is good reason why the plaintiff cannot come to the country soon for the trial. The condition was set today when Justice Levy scheduled Friday for a hearing. The count's attorney explained delays in arrival for the trial which had yet to begin today.

New York Coun

Snow In Newtown Marks Early Arrival Of Winter

Newtown residents noted the first white flakes of the season on October 25. The light but persistent snow sparked conversation as locals anticipated the approach of winter, with temperatures dipping to around 40 degrees. The brief flurry provided a topic for neighbors and a sign of changing weather.

Newtown

Alaskans Visit Bridgeport Share Canning Tales

Herman Korschner and Charles Boge of Kukak Bay Alaska stayed with Mr and Mrs Edward Thornton at 606 Washington Avenue Bridgeport. They spoke of theirAlaska canneries interests and entertained guests with stories of the north country and the canning industry. Korschner is president of the Korschner Investment Banking Corporation of New York and connected to the first company to enter Alaska canning.

Herman Korschner Charles Boge Hemench Paching Company Kukak Bay Alaska Edward Thornton Washington Enue Bogs Korschner North Country

Clam expedition from Alaska yields huge shells for museum

Two fiant clams over ten inches long were brought from north of America’s northern holding and donated to the Museum of Natural History in New York. The men also note Alaska’s twilight in summer and plan to return to Alaska in spring to resume cannery expansion.

Americas Museum of Natural History New York Boge Kukak Bay Thes Det Alaska Derk Rogg Korschner Arctic Circle Hoge Grand Central Station Borg

Court Upholds State Right to Void Insurance

The Supreme Court today upheld state laws requiring insurance on property be placed through authorized resident agents. The ruling involved five cases from Ohio Wisconsin and Maine tied to Chrysler Sales Corp and Palmetto Fire Insurance Co. The court found states may revoke insurers not aligning with purchaser wishes or local licensing rules.

Aagenta Supreme Court Ohio Wilconsin Maine Chrysler Sales Corporation Palmetto Fire Insurance Company South Corona Chrysler Company Deaera Washington Imesurance Company Detroit Cheveller Company

Hogan to Answer Socialist Charge

William Hogan Democratic candidate for senator from the district will respond to a Sheridan McLevy critique about the Democrats and the so called ripper law. McLevy links a prominent Democrat with anti King forces in the city and questions why J Henry Roraback has avoided attack. He notes that Democrats and independents staffed the ripper and cites former mayoral candidate Thomas M Cullinan as counsel for those connected.

William Hogan Jasper McLevy Whch L Levy Mee Levy J Henry Roraback Thomas M Cullinan Tim Card

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