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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1926

Page

19

Buyers Given $1 in $50 000 Fraud Suit

Continued from Page One. The case concerns a tenement block with stores on the ground floor. Dellas claimed coal heating was sufficient but later court evidence showed 60 tons of coal was not half enough. Experts testified on heating needs and value of Stratford avenue property, with damages sought at 350,000 and a nominal verdict earlier in the trial.

Trow Dellas Coluan Street Tirsik Dellis Stratford Avenue Robert D. Campbell Cambell Welso Colman Street Alvin FH. Hanenek Arthur BE. Keating

Man Fails To Give Graft Evidence

A government inquiry recounted efforts to obtain sworn statements about graft. Tyler refused to meet officials in Hartford or Middlesex County, admitted signing an affidavit but would not substantiate it. Officials described his conduct as erratic and failed to secure details from him.

Chester Hadlyme Morris Deep River Tyler Hartford Robert Sennel State Police George A. Hamlin Highway Department Morin Rollin U. Tyler Post Sengel Yamin Middlesex County Ernest A. Inalix

Discount Policy Unsound Claims by Municipal Head

D T Smith president of Meumontal Filling Stations speaks on a no discount policy trial. He argues that uniform posted prices protect customers from varying prices and discount cards. He predicts public reaction after a thirty day trial and emphasizes a single fair price at the pump.

D. T. Smith David T. Smith Meumontal Filling Stations, Inc John Jones William Smith Mr. Smith Fuiss Bridgeport Birdigeport Sinclair

Washington and Lincoln Memorials Move a Queen Marie Tale

Queen Marie describes a journey across Washingtons landmarks noting the Washington and Lincoln Memorials as masters of art and design. She recalls a luncheon in Washingtons banqueting hall and a formal White House visit with Mr and Mrs Coolidge. The piece ends with a playful encounter with a photographer at the end of the call back at the legation.

Washington Galion White House Aborg Legation Coor

New Englanders Awarded Bronze Medals by Carnegie Hero Fund

The Carnegie Hero Fund Commission announced bronze medals to five New Englanders and other heroes for daring rescues. Recipients include Matthew Cepolunis of Worcester who tried to save a laborer from a tank car in 1923 and Haydn Long of Springfield who rescued Hadfield from a cave-in in Nevada. The list also honors several posthumous awards and a Canadian teen, Miss Phyllis Perry, for rescuing two girls in 1921.

Miami Fla Miami Beach Matthew J. Cepolanis Millbury Street Worcester Mass Torger R. Helgesen Washington Boulevard Chicago Willson N. C Thomas Weaver Central Village Conn Ebbinville Lewis A. Miller Garfield Avenue Goshen Ind Linoman Andrew Tutty Mira Nova Scotia Canada New Smith Tokes Matthew J. Cepolunis Wourcester James Jennis Dennig Cepolunis Iim Cepolonia Jennis Haydn Long Springfield Masa Wad Edward Hadfield Long Hadfield & Aead Lons Wan Pittsburgh Carnegie Hero Fund Commission Jost Taives Melvin C. Bartelio North Fifth Street Henry C. Bartels Indiana City Herbert H. Freeland Weston Road Toronto Ontario Karl W. H. Freeland James T. Clayton Atlantic Avenue Long Branch N. J Alexander F. Dunn James Street Gaithersburg Takoma Park D. C Matthew B. Ross Schumacher Avenue Marseilles Phyllis K. Perry Cliffton Avenue Niagara Falls

Dry Laws Pressure Grows as States Seek Support

Federal and local authorities contend with bootlegging as citizens seek easy money. Farmers reportedly measure crops in gallons, not bushels, amid fear of federal enforcement. General Andrews notes progressive federal action while urging state role and a future Congress push for medical liquor registration.

Andrews

Police Find Still In Woman's Apartment

Officers raided the Pembroke Street apartment and found a complete operating still. They arrested Mrs Kate Stich on a charge of violating state liquor laws.

Kate Stich Pembroke Street

President Coolidge Denies Illinois Campaign Influence

Chicago reports President Coolidge denied any Illinois influence on national races and stayed neutral in primary campaigns. Frank L. Smith, Republican nominee for Illinois senator, countered attacks about campaign funds linking Samuel Insull to his past Illinois Commerce Commission role. Smith argued contributions from protected interests are standard in presidential years and do not disqualify a candidate.

Coolidge Lenroot Wisconsin Rosenwald John Ericeson Coolridge Judus Rosenwald Chicago Sears, Roebuck and Company West White House Senate Hugh S. Magill Ion Tis Smith Coolidea Ilinala Frank L. Smith Samuel Inaull Illnois Commerce Commission Samuel Hesa

Court Reverses Truxk Load Ban in Oregon Highway Case

The US Supreme Court ruled the Oregon motor truck load ban moot after the commission’s order was rescinded, reversing lower court actions and leaving the state law open to future challenges. The dispute centered on regulating maximum loads on the Columbia River highway on federal aid routes and winter viability under heavy weights.

Washington Supreme Court Oregon Mortis and Lowther State Highway Commission Commission Columbia, River Highway

Democrats Press Plan To Build Party Funds and HQ

The Democratic group faces financial strain and plans to raise 1000 dollars per district to fund a 12000 dollar mayoral campaign budget. Chairman Flanagan proposes year round downtown headquarters and quarterly social events to fund district quotas. George K Crawford will lead tonight’s rally at Central High with Morris Tyler and other state candidates in attendance. A reception committee has been named for the evening.

Erats Flanagan Morris George K. Crawford Tonigh Charlen G. Morris Rollin A. Tyler U. S George IE. Crawford Bernard T. Ashman Thomas M. Cullinan Hugh Laver Peter Davey Archibald McNeil Fairchild Wheeler Jacob B. Klein Sanford Stoddard Fred Aswater

Teller Vanishes as $463,976 Shortage Reported

Glissen, a bank teller and longtime employee, disappeared after an apparent embezzlement of about $2.90 in currency. An abandoned car was found, a nationwide search launched with a reward offered, and bank officials say shortages are covered by bonds and the bank’s funds. Police describe the 30 year old man as 5 feet 7 or 3 inches tall, 14 pounds overweight, with dark hair, tortoise shell glasses, a squinting manner, a cigar smoker who liked gambling.

Ed “Permo Gliseen Pallos Memphis Glissen Gilsgen Héleht

Court case reveals autopsy disputes and razor weapon

Dr Otto H Schultze computed to examine the Mrs Mills case after a recent autopsy and will testify in the trials of four defendants. Caprio is named to testify as investigations note the absence of prior autopsy and describe a razor used to slash the throat. Bullets and a frontal attack are cited as the cause of death in the contested case.

Otto H. Schultze Caprio Mr. Simpson Schultze Mills Simpson Kyee Waltets

Abriola Named Democratic Candidate for Fairfield County Sheriff

Deputy Secretary Elmer H. Lounsbury announced late yesterday that the certification of Antonie Tt. Abriola of Bridgeport as the Democratic nominee for high sheriff of Fairfield County was received at 4 o clock. The correction replaces an earlier report that Alderman Louis A. Abriola, a Republican and Antonie's brother, was the nominee.

Elmer H. Lounsbury Antonie Tt. Abriola Bridgeport Fairfield County Ofice Louis A. Abridla Antoniio Lounshure Yo Heen AW Barney Lynch T+ macratic state central committee

Red Hair Linked With Evangelist Mystery Dress Details

Portions from Page One describe a woman associated with an evangelist and a collection of clothing and jewelry. Items include gold mesh bead trimmings, a black beach cap, a blue two piece dress, a black evening dress with jet scales, two headpieces with brilliant stones, a double pearl adoring one side and a single pearl center, and several pairs of worn black satin pumps. Shoes are noted as made by a Philadelphia firm for a Lou Angelow shoe store.

Philas Delphia Bovee Lou Angelow

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