28 Oct 1926
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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1926
Page
1
A misprint on ballots shows Louis Abriola's name, shocking observers and prompting talk of contest. Antonio Abriola, Republican sheriff candidate, faced questions about the error and possible steps with the Secretary of State. Local officials advised careful review as the issue could affect the Tuesday election.
Ulidgeport reports on official ballots amid contempt claims and political intrigues. Articles note a family tragedy, a meeting, and candidates facing dissatisfaction, with coverage of state, local items, and a looming investigation.
Yale campus police charged Allen Hubin a Boston man with alleged ticket speculation after he sold army football game seats to a buyer on campus. The incident involved misusing army event tickets and a state inquiry followed by formal accusations.
President Coolidge told the American Association of Advertising Agencies that advertising drives wage levels and supports the home market. He credited mass production and mass demand created by ads for American industrial success and urged retaining high wages to sustain consumption and growth.
Representative George Linkel voiced support for modifying the present ripper law rather than its repeal. He warned repeal would cost the city and taxpayers thousands of dollars from new taxation programs. He spoke to Italian American voters in Christopher Columbus and Serinese Hall at Walter and Green streets, opposing full repeal but favoring fixes.
Stamford engineer reports plans for a vast Dnieper River dam proposed for the Soviet Union. The project would be about a mile long, generate around 609000 horsepower, and open river navigation over 9,000 miles, with an estimated cost near 60 million dollars. The plan aims to aid Russia's development amid economic challenges and needs outside assistance.
Mysterious calls for rescue disrupted radio broadcasts as a Dutch steamer near the Peruvi submarine A-1 prompted naval and coast guards to search off the Atlantic. The R-1 and R-2 subs were reported in trouble while the Graham, Rockdale, and other vessels aided, with engine trouble hampering the escort.
Hugh Hohenthal, European secretary for the International Refoundation Federation, spoke at the state convention of the Woman's Christian Democratic Union in Bridgeport. He said he could not imagine how to vote on selection and urged aligning with temperance principles. Trumbull supported repeal, while some urged elimination of drink traffic. Mayors and scientists discussed temperance as a guiding policy.
The German American commission has concluded its inquiry into alleged price cutting by German steel makers on exports to the United States. It reports that an export bonus agreement does not cover rails gas pipes water pipes short freight pig iron or other items listed in the tariff proposal. The commission’s findings will be sent to the governments for consideration and possible action.
In Bay State Bay City officers arrested five men and a woman after their car yielded firearms amid alleged bootleg warfare ties. Conflicting statements tied the group to a Boston murder and several tied incidents as investigators questioned them at the scene.
Norwalk filed a 60000 civil action against former tax collector Robert G Mitchell alleging funds were collected but not recorded. Three properties and 13000 in cash were attached as the audit proceeds. City officials plan to pursue bonding companies tied to Mitchell while a probe continues.
Charles Frederic Chapin longtime editor of the American died this evening at 7 40 after a brief illness. He devoted over a half century to public-minded journalism shaping opinions with a veteran editorial voice. Born August 1825 in South Hadley Falls Massachusetts he grew up in the area and joined the newspaper trade as a boy.
Gladys Foster Beardslee filed yesterday in Stratford Probate Court for appointment of a conservator over Oliver Beardslee claiming physical infirmity and incapacity. The case lists Beardslee’s assets around 20000 and follows a history of marital strife after his marriage to a Hartford woman and multiple legal actions. Filed by attorney Pat Chapman for Mrs Beardslee. hearing date set for November 9, 1898.
Dr Wilkit EF Dentinge, convicted of practicing medicine without a license, seeks an appeal after a bond of $1000 was set. Charged Sept 17, the Riverside physician and his wife faced eviction for nonpayment of rent. The case involves Riverside vaturenath and a related investigation by the state police. The judge was James St Mead.
The big Democratic rally planned for the high school auditorium was abandoned due to the absence of Homer Cummings, former Democratic national committeeman, and Thomis Spetacy unable to travel from Hartford.
Montreal reports Nicolas the prince grew tired of silk hats during a royal visit. He skipped formalities, toured city sites with Ileana, met council members, and joined a private lunch before attending a performance of The Barber of Seville. Royal guards and red uniforms greeted the procession.
A thief who climbed to the second story window of a Rockefeller home on Talc street Tuesday night took a valued necklace from a dressing table. The suspect fled with about $200 in jewels. police describe the ladders and route used in the break in as key details in the ongoing inquiry.
MacIver of Prudential Life Insurance will address the Life Underwriters Association at 1 PM in the Stratfield hotel main dining room. More than 200 members expected as he discusses large policies and expanded service to policyholders. The group cooperates with the Bridgeport YMCA for a week of lessons on insurance principles at the M4 facility.
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