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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 04, 1926

Page

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Boston Firemen Ousted For Stealing After Store Fire

Boston September 9 AP three firefighters were dismissed by Fire Commissioner Hult due to charges linked to a furniture firm fire at William Leavens and Company. Thirty eight transfers followed as Engine 6 personnel were reassigned. One more firefighter faces charges of larceny from the Teasens fire.

Boston Eugene C. Hult- Man William Leavens and Company Merehindias Hultmin Teasens

Judge nullifies Guardian for Beach income case

New York AP reports Supreme Court Justice Churchill ruled the Connecticut court lacked jurisdiction over Stanley Yale Beach descendant of William the Conqueror and disabled by mental and physical infirmities. The conservator role was challenged after Beach sought direct income transfer to his longtime mistress for their daughter amid complex probate disputes.

Bridgeport Mise Mackay Mani Palifiell Paget Ate Gremynteh Namie Ling Talsome Stratford Norns Cheir Justice Churchill Connecticut Beach Alfred E. Beach Elihu Yale Yale Universit Margaret Birdsey Beach Conn Fairfield First National Bank of Bridgeport Cnariian Denica sMogal

General, Marealte clears guardamen on mill atriky ends

A garbled news page reports upset in Weneral with guardamen removal and legal actions against Miller and Company tied to receivers. It notes regional economic struggles, political clashes, and a burst of other unrelated items across pages, including sports schedules and weather notes.

Weneral Marealte Guardamen Miller and Company Raston Fremen Jebe

Sketches on Life of Hale Published

Hartford Sept 5 A pamphlet collecting sketches and poetry on Nathan Hale marks the anniversary of his death on September 22. The state Department of Education will send copies to teachers, patriots societies, and individuals upon request, featuring a Hale cut of Bela Lyon Pratt near Connecticut Hall at Yale.

Tiartford Natian Hale Les State Department Coples Nathan Hak Bela Lyon Pratt Connecticut Yale University Hale Teorse Dudley Levaeur New Haven Hale Lincoln Bo Baldwin Fudge Francis Manel Babecow John Mac Marlen Nathan New Sidon

Greenwich Boy Killed by Truck In Crossing

A Greenwich boy, John Liska Jr., 11, son of Mr and Mrs John Liska of Oak Street, Greenwich, was struck and killed by a motor truck owned by a New York operator while crossing North Main Street near Boston Footrord Port Chester. The driver was held in bond of $100 pending coroner’s inquest.

Greenwich Liska Elzht John Liska Oak Street Fort Chester New York Ank Che Veeldent Caine Boston Port Custer Goodwin Fe

Al Smith Plans Weekend Rest After Syracuse Fair Exit

Albany dispatch reports Governor Smith will remain in Albany for a quiet weekend rest following his abrupt departure from the New York State Fair in Syracuse due to health concerns. He underwent a minor operation for a stomach issue and was reportedly discomforted but recuperating.

Albany N. Y Smith Syracuse Hart

American Slayer of Rich Londoner Defends His Act

In Canterbury court American Alfonso Francis Smith faces charges in the slaying of polo star John Derham. Smith says Derham intervened as he aimed to kill himself in front of his wife after a telegram lured Derham to Tankerton villa. Prosecution cites a champagne dinner and a dramatic struggle with a fatal shooting in the drawing room.

Special Cable Dispatch London Alfonso Francis Smith John Derham Canterbury Smith der Ham England Derham Tankerton Smith Vila

Fonce and Berry Reach Agreement On Trans Atlantic Flight

Agreement ends a dispute over inclusion of Captain Homer Berry on the S-37 non-stop flight from New York to Paris. Rene Fonck remains leader as tests proceed toward a late September schedule aiming for the Raymond Orteig prize of 2500 dollars.

New York Homer Berry Ediesi Ci Pethin Rene Fonck Mene Washington Argonauts, Inc Caplain Fonek Allan PF. Saady U.S Toeat Medy Sheal

Ex Husband of Wrights Russian Dancer Companion Barred at Taliesins Gates

Spring Green Wis Sept 3 LAG Viadiar Hingenber appears at Taliesen gates seeking possession of a nine year old child in a custody dispute involving Frank Lloyd Wright and his former wife Mme Olea Milan. The case alleges estrangement and attempts to secure the child while Wright remains abroad. A court appearance followed as both parties contend over the child's guardianship within a complicated international custody matter.

Wright Taliesen Spring Grren Wis Viadiar Hingenber Reapers Arcaitert Loday Wallant Frank Lloyd Wright Soin Daus Iter Tom Wite Mme Olea Milan Ort Waisht Anil Weuße Werberg Obtasnel Ratatao Marton Architee Retramcert Milanet Tbngenberg Ohare Eustadan Fe Hee Betiisyon Veurg Archites Kithmar Harihoa Honvenerg Chipeaan Milana United States Chile Mme Melinetl

Aged Lover Slays 25 Year Old in Sleep Tragic Crime

In Lexington a 70 year old restaurant owner Kelly Cy Kirtly shot and killed Miss Mildred McDaniel beside her companion Alma Gregory at the Lafayette hotel on the tenth floor after a May to November romance. He then killed himself with three shots after the roommate witnessed the deaths. A ring dispute over a diamond allegedly sparked the quarrel. A will left property and money, the scene investigated by Union County officials. details continued on page ten.

Brooklyn Kentucky Ring Lexington By Kelly Cy Kirtly Mildred Daniel Twenty -Tve Lafayette Hotel Reyier Misa McDaniel Wen Phen Alma Gregory Kirby Mr Daniel Unioner J Kerr Kirtly

Miss Mackay Wins at Westport Tint Horse Show

Miss Mackay wins seven prizes despite a gangsters attack. At the Fairfield County Tint Horse Show on Long Lots Road Westport the event drew about 1,000 spectators as warm weather improved conditions and exhibitors paraded the ring.

Miss MacKay Westport Long Lots Road Coward Bridgeport George W Fink William Gerlativ Tompkins Andy

Horse Show Ball Draws Guests From Across County

Guests from all parts of the country attended the Horse Show Ball at Fairheld County Unit Club last night. The annual event, a entertainment for exhibitors and club members, followed a dinner and dance hosted by President and Mrs. George W. Gale at Greeny Firms residence. Despite foul weather, guests wore colorful attire and enjoyed the decorated hall and porch sides. The ball continued late into the morning with conversations about the upcoming Horse Show.

Fairheld County Unit Club Eli George W. Gale Greeny Gastmeht Pulluwing Danems

Rough sea halts Channel swim by Maclaren and Cary

The Channel swim by Miss Maclaren and Horace Cary from Cane Grig New France to Dover faced rough seas seven miles off South Portland. After nine and a half hours they abandoned the attempt, Miss Maclaren continuing briefly then turning back. They landed at Folkestone tonight amid sirens and drifting fog.

Folkestone England Menu Maclaren Horace Cary WLS South Portland Dover Cane Grig New France Warey Ker Miss Maclaren Zamoky Congress Polkstone Tomigh Maclaren Rami Stevens

Miller Company Put Into Equity Receiver's Hands

Lawrence Berenson appointed equity receiver for G. J. Miller and Co. and its Investment Banking Corp. in New York. The firm, once a major underwriter of first mortgage bonds, reportedly handles about 21,000 customers and 150 loans totaling roughly 50 million dollars. Assets listed at 1.6 million with liabilities of 1.8 million for the subsidiary, and a bond of 100,000 set.

New York Lawrence Berenson G. J. Miller and Compiny United States Pennsylvania Bureau Miller Company Parl Avenue Corporation Miami Florida G. Ta ‘Miller

Norwalk Man Shot Five Times in Feud

Norwalk on Sept 3 AP reports Gloconio Getting, 41, owner of a Norwalk restaurant on Major Street, was shot five times in the chest, abdomen, and hips during an argument at Woodall Mulvoy Street. Suspect Rocco Santaovana, chef and restaurant owner, is in custody after the incident tied to a bootlegger feud. Getting hospitalized and expected to recover. Police recovered a revolver and detained Giovanni, who claims Getting shot at in self defense.

Norwalk Gloconio Wood Street Rocco Santaovana Woodall Mulvoy Street van Giavane Bertha Sin Glavine Peliee Bertiny Ines Giovanni Tenry Webb Konsuth Webb

Twelve Year Old Flyer Likes Air Journeys In Spite of Two Drawbacks

Chicago report notes twelve year old Stephen Eckert of Kansas City Missouri flying to the air races at Philadelphia. He placed first in a miniature aircraft contest sponsored by the Kansas City Rotary Club. Weather issues forced a train transfer after a flight to Nochelie Tu ntels, damaging the boy’s journey.

Chicago Stephen Fekert Kansas City Hero Tnfay Philadelphia Fiat

Coolidge Opposes Armament Race By Any Nation

Paul Smiths New York Sept 3 AP The United States rejects entering any competitive arms race with any country in any military field including aviation unless bound by treaty Officials said at the Summer White House that President Coolidge sees no conflict between Kellogg State Department efforts to secure further arms limitation agreements and Navy expansion plans The United States will act as it deems necessary for national defense without regard to others actions and is not aiming to compete in aviation or other sectors unless a treaty guides restraint.

Paul Smiths N. Y United States Couldze Wilbur Navy Department Kellogg State Department

SpainAbsent at Council Table in League Reform Report

Geneva dispatch reports the League of Nations reform commission recommends one permanent council seat for Germany and increases in non permanent seats. The plan would designate American states and Latin American states for seats while Spain Poland and others objected, delaying council actions.

Geneva League of Nations Jr Iy Spain Poland

Stork Defeats Two Planes in Fast Race

A Portland Maine incident tells of a Montreal surgeon racing 109 miles to reach Mrs Germaine Michaud Moffatt at a Newport Maine summer home. He arrived too late to save the baby born minutes earlier, but attended the mother as her husband Lieutenant Curtis Moffatt of the US air service coached him.

Stork Speed Mother Portland Me R Cal Montreal Luleigh Mes Onilly Moffatt George Milette Protiind Moffatt Germaine Michaud Torme Mar Alesander Michaud OW Orchard Old Urchard M.llette Mountreal Newport

U S Proposals World Court Considered Near Entry Looms

Geneva dispatch reports U S pressures over World Court involvement amid Senate reservations. Subcommittee to craft Washington reply and clarify five reservations as leaders from England Canada Belgium France Czecho Slovakia UK Poland Sweden Switzerland weigh wording ahead of a full decision.

Uni States Senate Wien World Court League of Nations United States Chiong England Canada Belgium Czecho-Slovakia Poland Sweden Switzerland America League of Nathorie Senate Washington

Coolidge Seeks Geneva Accord Amid Reservations

President Crutidge discusses American reservations to the Permanent Court of International Justice and their impact on U S parity with League nations. He argues the fifth reservation would place the United States on equal footing with other signatories and that the advisory opinions require council consent. The pace of Geneva talks and Senate expectations reflect limited appetite for rapid action.

Paul Smith CAP Crutidge League of Tens Nations World Court League of Nations Council

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