03 Sep 1926
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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1926
Page
1
Dr. Ryan received tribute in an official resolution as Cornell Controls organized a town convention to select Democratic party delegates. The event underscored local party organization with noted support from community leaders and formal recognitions.
The text outlines a dense political scene with references to parties, delegates, and committees. It mentions Democratic figures, conventions, and implied campaign activity across towns and counties, with scattered notes on dates, venues, and anticipated motions.
Prison records show a surge in convicted drunkenness cases forcing the jail to double up inmates in cells. The report notes overcrowding strains on facilities and mentions ongoing efforts to address the spike and its impact on the prison system.
Fragmented OCR indicates a local notice or casualty tally. Names such as Bridport, George, and Nix appear amid scattered place references. The text shows garbled year and event markers with unclear dates or actions.
A report from an older newspaper fragment notes two aviators missing after a flight. Authorities search likely over water and terrain as teams coordinate rescue efforts and awaited updates on their status. Keepers of records monitor developments for further confirmation.
A fragment from a historical page describes a youth detained for looting a cardinal's safe while fearing a jinx. The text names individuals such as Lucien and Geog, with scattered references to locations and events suggesting a chaotic, uncertain crime report.
Detective Davis faces scrutiny as a claimed log book entry and new witness statements tie a fishing party to the night of the Rev Edward Helin case. Prosecutor Simpson spares details while hinting at a vital contras to a murder allegation and a potential link to Delray and Van Lavaliette.
A dreary rainy day dampened the Wines of the Shitd oamnutl fair at Green’s One. About 700 horse lovers attended the event despite heavy conditions. Miss Helen Bedford, daughter of Mia and Mrs Bob Bedford of Greens One, narrowly escaped injury when thrown from her seven year old mare Furinda during the exhibit of lightweight hunt. (Continued on Page Two).
In Columbus Ohio three murderers Richard Rhodes Johnny Heirukwhite and John Beywit Tep to were executed at the state prison for the March 14 slaying of James McCune in Parma Ohio The first to die was Tep to followed by Rhodes and Hedi ck The trio reportedly shared a $30 payoff for the crime and their executions marked a grim end to the case with comments on the law from officials and reactions from families neighbors and authorities.
Five men were arrested and almost all of about 200000 dollars in securities recovered after the Union Pacific mail car robbery near Rock Springs Wyoming on August 13. Key suspects include Jack Madigan of Denver and Salt Lake City figures Bradford Paul Soulis Ted Theodore Mundelle and others. Loot was buried in a chicken house southwest of Rock Springs. The conspiracy formed in a Rock Springs pool room with Mundelle guiding the plan.
Amid a hurried strike linked to a theater workers’ dispute in Seattle and Azores towns, union and management clashed over conditions. Reports detail suspensions, apologies, and efforts by organizers to secure fair wages and benefits. The piece also covers a separate coastal disaster in Hortaa Island where a major shipwreck caused numerous fatalities and widespread injuries, with relief efforts mobilized by authorities and neighboring countries.
A Manville mill labor dispute concluded at a state house conference with Governor Kithrer presiding. Settlement allows continued employment of three union men and terms for others. sympathetic strikes end as the plant plans to reopen at noon pending formal ratification. Attendees included union leaders and state officials.
The Catholic Women’s conference in Lakeville opened with delegates from Bridgeport New London Cantor Wallingford and Wilmintic among others. Mrs Stanford Miss Chart and Miss Tagouim spoke on topics including Other Peoples Faith and public works. Joseph Woods chaired the session and Nina Chromin led a special summary. The conference will continue tomorrow with further sessions and a luncheon.
In Portland Maine a municipal court judge dismissed a case against a father charged with sharing another son after county attorney Ralph Ingalls argued the matter should be dropped. The defendant referenced childhood memories about apples while testifying. The judge, CW Peabody, approved the dismissal.
Hartford Sept 2 AP Investigation in Hartford and nearby into the issues of the American Ambulatory Laboratory nearly complete. Takeo Tanaka, former Japanese government official, says results will be announced soon. Inquiry began at request of a high Japanese official. Japanese authorities have involvement with American Laboratory corporate matters and incorporators.
Mid September wreck near Monroe and Toledo killed eight at first, with additional deaths rising to twenty six. Names listed include Shawbeth Borns, Rooney Sandwich, Josh Rosenthal, and W Hebner. Investigators report a curve collision caused the trolley to telescope.
Reported dispute centers on a Ferber novel adaptation and Taggart’s objection to its theme. Editors claim publishers offered changes while legal and political figures weigh implications and potential libel damages.
Delegates in Geneva weigh American demands as concessions are urged to balance power in the World Court. Sweden's Castberg backs League reservations while Washington hopes to delay decisions until after U S elections. The United States risks becoming a League member while seeking protections in the World Court amid European tensions.
Abd El Krim the defeated Moorish leader sails from Marseille aboard the French mail ship Admit Jierre toward the Isle of Reunion in the Indian Ocean. He is escorted by relatives and attendants, about twenty four in all, as observers note a somber departure and uncertainty about France’s future policy toward the Rif rebellion.
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