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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1926

Page

2

CornelI-Conad Win Marks Sixth District Primary

The primary in the Sixth district produced Corneli as the leading candidate with a tight race against rival contenders including Sheehan Chan Merde and Neary. Delegates elected Corneli, signaling a steady confidence in his candidacy despite a close stretch of returns and ongoing concentration on party unity ahead of the general election.

Tates Corneil Sheehan Thomas Chan Wiliam Leopold John Novard Wei Withiam Merde Suet Jane Neary Max J Witase Lang Courrany Cormeli Sverthal Cornel

Stamford Women Emplodes Dinner Party At Local Shop

A Stamford dinner gathering was held for women employes at a Punmina shop house in this city. Mayor John Beatng and City officials attended with guests including John Bannon and Rev Father Smith. The event marked the first affar of tas and saw hearty toasts and a celebration of local women workers.

Stanford Puhmina Daar Wi Stamford John Repilhe Rei Aiman Statihen hKeneals John Bannon Boater Victor HoVert Wise John Hales Wormith St Andrews Hugh Oefinger Wallen William To Burgess Robert Kriin Charles Dward Foulds Benita Mnh Mead Hatrmar Ederck Oefinger Coun Iiman Milliam F Joyce Richard Ti Gillespie R J_Ryan Brennan Cnautien

Coolidge to Hear K. Of 6. Complaint About Debts

President Coolidge was to hear a key six point complaint involving debts and government policy. The discourse covered American shipping, the role of the Shipping Board, potential changes in policy, and public statements about financial obligations linked to international issues. Notable figures include Gov. Coolidge, Adm. Reeves, and lawmakers discussing fiscal duties and debt resolution strategies.

Films of Historic Events Saved, Hays Says

The article discusses warnings about government action to protect films of historic events. It mentions President Coolidge, possible public display, and debates over whether such footage should be preserved due to political sensitivities and public interest.

Hays Tall Smiths Ack Washington Fms Coolidge India Ne Bot Pesteriy USA

Four hundred hurt in quake reports vary widely

A major earthquake caused extensive damage with about four hundred people reported hurt. The tremor struck near Ketetia, followed by a tsunami that swept a coastal village. Officials estimate casualties and damage across the region, with authorities responding amid disrupted communications.

Baker Proposes Own Debt Idea Amid Political Debate

A former speaker urges debt relief concepts as a potential solution, arguing the plan is his own and could influence U S policy. He emphasizes caution, cites wartime spending, and frames the proposal as a response to national finance pressures.

Baker

Three apartments to be built here in Wiln Street area

Readable fragments indicate plans for constructing three apartment units on a street near Minnk and Morgan avenues. The clipped text references permits, addresses, and local builders, with scattered numbers and place names suggesting a mid century urban housing notice.

Controversy Over Fairfield Luncheon Club Pay Dispute

A stalled town project to complete work between a highway and a field site drags on as state and local officials spar over funding. Engineers doubt merchant support, a spring deadline slips, and discussions hinge on cost estimates and agency approvals. Connecticut company manager Potter and officials from the state highway department voiced support, while town selectmen and committee members seek clarity and action.

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Leaping Bass Tale Described by Men In Reforming Lane

A rough, fragmented report portrays a group of men recounting a summer in Hil statins hive tod they pea ine this summer. The text references Joe and Rieltoas boasting about prowess and a tramping march that temned ine and 1 lal point te eing. The copy is unclear but hints at a local event or incident with figures and stakes.

Gmott

Political row erupts over party control and leadership

Fragmented notes show Mrs Young denying a fight over party control while critics accuse rivals of obstructing reform. The political clash centers on who leads the Republican Party, with references to committees, voters and state leaders shaping the dispute.

Danbury Bus Line Upgrade Delayed Indefinitely

August 4 Danbury reports the Ban bury Bethel Street Futwins company delaying the replacement of street cars with motor buses. A new company, Dink rt Power and PT action rompami, will absorb the Bethel Sheet Railway, aiming to run buses soon while officials work out municipal obstacles.

Danbury Spee Banbury Dantas and Bethel Sheet Railway Company Offichius Ight Luge Busses

League Seats For Spain And Poland

Fragmentary text discusses League seats and American adhesion, referencing a conference vote and reservations. Mentions Senator Claude Swanson and Theodore Foote and a discussion of United States participation in the League of Nations and associated reservations impacting advisers and opinions without U.S. consent.

Ternational Juste United States eHlall Agai Senate Luniheon Claude & Swansom Representidus Theodore Fo Bu Proviensis Anhui Isislint Directa League of Nations

California Election Scene Shows Youth Leading Votes

A fragmented OCR item reports youth voters in California playing a strong role in an election. It mentions Gov Friend MW, candidates including Young and several rivals, with references to Lt Gov and other office seekers. The text is jumbled with names and stray phrases.

Emergency ambulance doctors are changed

Ambulance service announces changes for the medical team in the coming month. Details and names to be confirmed by the hospital group.

City Playgrounds Close Here After Successful Year

The Loud of Recreation Superintendent Robert Alege announces city playgrounds close after a successful year. Weather and crowd size limited activities, but attendance remained strong, with girls' basket weaving and boys' dancing and kite making among noted programs and exhibitions.

Robert Alege Iilchen Wisesi Eich

Obituary notices of Bridgeport residents fill local page

A jumble of obituaries lists names, addresses, and affiliations with churches and fraternal orders. It mentions a long list of survivors, funeral details, and burial sites for residents including Mrs Jimes Bairy and Michie TO Con uor 463 Commedout venue, with services at Blessey Sacrament church and St Michaels cemetery.

Michie Spaitsmain Ineents Hospital Blessey Sacrament Church T J Kennedy St Michiels Elizabeth O Connor Ure Toseph Fitazerald Vrs Tohn Ó Matlev Bai Dite Fecent Mungrais

Mrs Josephine Soukup Dies After Church Service

Mrs Josephine Soukup who died Sunday was buried Monday from her late residence 113 Summerfield venue and the church of Storvis and et Vctiolius. Interment followed at St Michaela cemetery. She leaves one son and three daughters, three grandchildren Florence in Anna Wahshey and Jo Veeph Baysi.

Tosepnine Ulup Hell

Walker Awarded Plans Contract for New School Building

The board voted to have Tee ane prepare alternate plans for one story and two story buildings with six rooms each, total cost not exceeding 65000. Land 100 by 800 feet needed. Archibald Levarty named in the land arrangement. Several staff changes followed, with salary adjustments and resignations at multiple schools, and announcements of new teaching appointments.

Beverly Hivens Archibald Levarty Jom Lesverty Johnson Marstin Rexdara Reed Central Congress Hign Heed Wie Letis Rita Congress High Vriguente Tree Summerfield School Celatre Pirozzolo Muterr Webster Catherine Bradley Elias Howe Margaret Coydevant Warren Harding High Schon MacAzella Gertrud Karpilow Wary M Palinki Faircheld Lena Hichelsoph Rosalie ¥ Stone Ro Mole Mary C Coughtin Tulla Kane Reel

Lake Danbury Will Be 17 Miles Long Says Power Firm

A proposed 17 mile long Lake Danbury would be created north of Danbury by the Connecticut Light and Power Company to supply water power for the electric plant. The plan, backed by local residents including Willam Guibert and Roraback, gets advance support from officials though some concerns about shoreline and impact persist.

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Bridgeport Driver Arrested After Auto Crash Injures Man

William Hoagland was involved in a hit and run in Westport leaving him with possible skull fracture and arm injuries. Police say the suspect Sibet B Saros of Matfor was arrested on reckless driving charges.

William

Stamford Strike Picket Sentenced To Jail On Intimidation Charge

Stamford August 31 Samuel Kimmel a tailor and union picket was sentenced in City court to three months in jail and a 108 fine plus costs for intimidation claims. He denied abusive language and claimed he sought a tailoring location. Several other New York pickets faced related charges. Kimmel appealed and bail was set at 750.

Stamford Samuel Kimmel Win Ladton’ Interational Garment Makers Union Clara McMahon Im Street Mahon Aind Vissi Mahon Art New York Morria Schwartz Charles Rome Ard Antonin Madaffall Matti Perlman Adel Jager Garment Makers’ Union

Militia Called At Woonsocket Mill Outbreak

Militia is called amid plant outbreaks as near beer saloons close. Union relief aides workers and sympathy strikes spread across Woonsocket mills. A protest to Governor Pothby over police actions accompanies a strained standoff on the Lincoln Cumberland road.

Woonsocket Neitherwide Manville Horace A Riviere Rhode Island Carr Aram T Pothby Blato Trasel Lincoln Cumberland Tes of Distreen

Boy Injures Head After Collision With Car

A boy was treated at Emer gen Hospital last night after colliding with a parked car. Police report a chase by a companion led to the head injury, for which three stitches were required and a laceration treated by Dr TN Haberlin.

Pete Hash Arctic Street Emergen TN Haberlin

Eastern Star Holds 44th Annual Meeting

The forty fourth annual meeting of the Eastern Star was held yesterday at Wilcox restaurant in Savin Rock. The event included meetings and dinners on the birthday of Robert Morus, founder of the organization, with members and friends from all parts of the state in attendance.

Earten Wilcox Restaurant Savin Rock Robert Morus

Dentist Dr Bernard Fauna Resumes Practice in Bridgeport

Dr Bernard Fauna formerly of the First National Bank announces he has resumed dental practice in Bridgeport. Office is suite 62 Medical Bide Golden Hill Street with hours 9 to 5 three days a week and Tuesday Thursday until 8 p.m.

ASSCH Bernard Fauna The First National Bask Bridgeport Sulte Een Golden Hill St

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