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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 02, 1926

Page

2

Signal Light Installation Begins at Key Intersections

Work started today on installing signal lights at major street intersections amid board meetings. New light posts will operate independently with a single signal per post, as bids noted a patent wagon for delivery and crew staffing.

Ts Krauss-Hines Mig Board of Poker Orval Paue Mets Park Avenues Mawel Fairfield Avenue Hancock Wairfield Freld Fairfield State Street Ani Banistan Fairfield Arti Kossuth Street Stratford Avenue Boston Cendral Pembroke Arc North Avenue Madison

Hiker Reaches Coast After Cross Country Trek

Charles Raker crosses the continent on foot, starting in Branciae and traveling via Lambary Ist and Dot Maine. He completed the journey alone after a companion, Miller, fell ill in Salt Lathe. Raker hails from Hel tena and raises funds with supporters en route.

Charles Raker Iker Vestyriair Raker Sin Branciae Lambary Maine Baker O Pinay Heltena Marta Agl Bia Duke Baker Franco

Siblings Hit by Auto After Exiting Car

Text incomplete and garbled. readable elements mention sisters involved in a car incident with an auto, location unclear, additional details unreadable. No clear names, dates, or outcomes can be confirmed from the fragment.

Buckley Backs Madhams for Lieutenant Governor

An unclear report notes Buckley endorses Madhams for the lieutenant governor race. The fragment mentions political action and a governor context with references to dates and officials, but lacks firm details.

Tourists Hire Room Leave Luggage Then Forget Room

Springfield police search for two tourists from Utica New York who arrived by interstate tour. After renting a room they left their baggage and toured the city. They returned to find the room missing and could not recall its location, prompting a hotel stay while investigators continue the inquiry.

Springfield Arthur Gultalo N.Y Putiva Ak Sas

Spain Fights Over Permanent League Seats

The League of Nations debate centers on who will hold three permanent council seats. Spain Poland and China press for permanent representation while Britain France and Italy shape a reorganization plan.

Britain France Italy League Ching Special League Ghiss House Seni Anes M. Fromegeot Spain Dgnieid League of Nations Amd Manenhar Germgne Deleg Germany Algo Poland Hina InsHeGhof Gale

League of Nations concessions hinted in tense talks

A fragmentary report notes diplomatic efforts at a high level with delegates discussing disputed issues and concessions. The text references negotiations, international actors, and the aim to avert delays while addressing ongoing tensions.

Unclear Court Appearance Report Incomplete Text

Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a case involving failure to appear in court and re arrest, with garbled names and dates. The readable elements include references to a person possibly named Varnes and repeated mentions of court actions and arrests, but concrete details are missing.

Bishop 10 Speaks Tonight at AME Conference Here

The Newport district AME conference opens in Bethel AME with Rev. Peres and Rev. Woodages presiding. Delegates from twenty New England towns attend as Rev. Jones commends district zeal and cooperation. Mahoyedu returns to head the First Episcopal District after the quadrennial election.

Newport Bethel AL M Peres Inacaureh Benglind Ely Carh Encehes Woodages Newport Distri 4 Othe Fey Jones Ehityec Chen Mpe A. M Tishap W. A Kelme Mahoyedu Vino

Injured Nurse Improving After Milford Beach Incident

Mise Broures Howe, student nurse at Bridgeport hospital training school, improved and resting comfortably after an accident at Silver Sands Milford Tuesday. She was submerged after diving into shallow water and was taken to the hospital unconscious. An X-ray showed no broken bones and doctors anticipate a speedy recovery.

Mise Broures Howe J. 4. Bowen Pairfield Ayeutn Bridgep Hospital Tger Misa Bowen Silver Sands Milford

Driver, 15, Quizzed in Accident Probe

A 15 year old, Arthur Nowhere, was questioned in an accident probe after a motor vehicle collision on Brewster street. Vernon Burdge, ight, injured, was reported improving at Bridgeport Hospital last night. The juvenile was taken into custody and will be arraigned in juvenile court.

Vernon Burdge M Lester Burdge Wilson Street Bridgeport Hospital Arthur Nowhere Brewster Street Voller

Heat Blamed for Illness of Man Wandering on Newlleht Ave

Willie Con for 227 Ogden Street collapsed from heat exhaustion on Newlleht Avenue near the hall paint. He was taken to Emergency hospital at Halinee and later discharged after recovering. Witnesses saw him pacing toward the hatetall park earlier and believe heat caused his collapse.

Newlleht Avenue Willie Conthese Ogden Street Halinee Wen Huying Iois Westret

Tax and Valuation Changes Cited in County Assessment Notes

A deputy tax assessor outlines changes in tax assessment procedures on the first day of September. The notice discusses updated valuation methods, exemptions, and the potential impact on property owners and state matters.

Westport Horse Show Opens With 104 Exhibitors

The Westport horse show begins with 104 exhibitors and 37 events led by Churton Thawteceed Greenies entries. Shows resume tomorrow morning at 11:36 with breeding classes. many social figures will visit and stay in nearby towns. Exhibitors list includes Luther Wertport Arthur H. Dolge Miss Janet MacKay William Meade Prince and numerous others. Burton Allen of Greenwich entered the most horses with 27. Judges are William T. Kueh J Cole and General Charles I. Destefano.

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Alibi of Stevens Shaken by Probe in Hall Mills Case

Detectives pressed witnesses to challenge Henry Stevens alibi claiming he was fifty miles away during the Hall Mills murder night. Stevens says he would surrender if needed. Prosecutor Simpson seeks a gun and aims to produce it at trial.

Somerville Henry Stevens Hall- Mills Rey Edward Hall Laval- 4 Ureful Wilt Diave Stevens Simpson New York Lavelette Toms River Arthur Applegate Wavaletti Applegate Henny Steven Appleguta Bateh van Camp Simipson Waist

Woman Held For Unpaid Personal Taxes Arrests At City Hall

A woman identified as residing on Willauin Bare Street was arrested for failing to pay personal taxes and released on bail. The incident occurred near the second precinct after officers alleged she owed back taxes and failed to settle prior obligations.

Willauin

Aldermen Defeat Police Request on Main Street Flood Lights

City council members declined a police request to reinstall flood lights at three Main Street sections. The Lamps committee says the Henley department should restore lights as originally installed, noting the contractor helped set them up during a demo. Funds and attachments block reinstallation, with bills unpaid and a plan to install new lights on Comrade Avenue discussed.

Common Council Hariss Telief Department Cohen Department United Tuminating Company Tampa Abe S Keduldig Ovtungeten Ugit Comrade Avenue State Street Railroad Avenue Board of Apportionment Whitway Middle Street Ficht

Leopold and Loeb Parole Hopes Spark Debate

In Chicago on September 1, officials weighed parole for Leopold and Loeb after long sentences for kidnapping and murder. Judge Cavarly and State's Attorney Crowe argued against early release, while Hinton Clabaugh urged considering parole terms and behavior. The case hinges on whether sentences run concurrently or consecutively and the prospects for freedom within nine to ten years.

Chicago Hinton Clabaugh Nathan Leopold Richard Leet John R. Waverly Robert HE. Crows Caverty Bobby Franks Crane Bonny Crankr Robert E. Crowe Hinton G Clahaugh Joliet John & Cavarly Clahaugh Tlahbaugh Leopold Loeb Ar. Clabaugh Leonard and Leech Crowe Alton Crowe Leopold le

Man Arrested After Attempting Escape From Parked Vehicle

A man identified as Samuel Williams was accused of resisting custody and attempting to drive away in a parked car on Pullen Street. The incident involved alleged intoxication and unlawful use of a vehicle with stolen ownership, leading to police intervention and further detention.

Samuel Williams Amy Pullen McMar

Ladies Aid Outing Raided. Two Men Fined

Northampton Sept AP report states Joseph Grey and Morris Allen were fined $100 each after a raid on a Northampton Ladies Aid Society outing that exposed liquor for sale. State police arrested them during the raid at the event.

Ladies’ Aid Society Northampton Mase Joseph Grey Moris Allen

Boston Firm Buys Attawaugon Mills Machado Pistons

Boston based Powdsell and Alexander Inc purchases three Attawaugan Ballouville and Pineville mills in Kilningh town from the Atlawaugan Co. with Norwicht HQ. Estimated replacement value at least 3.1 million. Plants include 1400 looms 30000 spindles 15600 mule spindles and 400 workers. Operations to resume immediately aiming full capacity by November 1.

Powdrell

Caldifornia Goolidge Senator Triumph amid Party Split

In California the Goolidge senator defeats rivals amid a split Democratic field. Precinct totals show Johnson 23 056 and Wardell 23 679 with other candidates including Justus S Wir dell. Dan Dockweller is noted in a separate line while Al Smith is mentioned in context of the national nomination.

McAdoo Democ Subern Lori

Move to Pay Debts Doubted in Russian Policy

The report doubts Russia will move to pay debts or seek recognition. Officials see no disposition to alter the current stance of non recognition, and expect no change unless Moscow issues a specific development.

States Moscow

Woman Missing Found Injured After City Auto Crash

Eva Metrova, who vanished after work, was located at St. Vincent's hospital with minor injuries from a collision at Main and John streets just before seven. Driver Jacob Wurtgel of 109 Garfield Avenue was involved in the accident.

Eva Metrova Sinty Waltbr Catci St. Vincent's Hospital Main John Streets Jacob Wurtgel Asarfield Avenue Butter and Oak

Ned Weyburn Ill Stricken In Office

Ned Weyburn, a well known figure at the Balkee theatre, collapsed at his office and was found to be suffering from pleurisy. He was taken to the hospital and it is hoped he may present the Way hari act here during the week of September 1.

Ned Wayturn Thes Stramk Dostuecs Cori Aly Neek Ler Balkee Theatre Hari

Smith candidacy gains early activity in California race

Mark Sullivan notes California’s split among McAdoo and Smith factions and wets. The piece argues early moves shape 1928 delegates and party power, with Smith and wets favored by experience and organization versus McAdoo’s weaker setup.

Smith Mark Sullivan Wallington California McAdoo Cal-fornia Empecratiec Party New York Wets P'Sivle McAdon Drys Tod Lenahlyn O' Smith Adna Ferther Madoo Arys Smith and Wet Democratic Party Est Mr Zero Enigede Smih

Stolen Wristwatch and Chain Reported in Pembroke Street

A theft at Pembroke Street involves a wristwatch and chain reported to the Detective Bureau. The victim, Mary Bewis, says the items were taken from a boat docked at the fort. No arrests have been announced.

Mary Bewis Ve Forte Pembroke Street Diureau

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