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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1926

Page

2

Common Council Grants 45 Local Tax Abatements

The Common Council approved abatements for 46 residents based on age disability or inability to pay taxes. The session also set hearings on widening Stratford avenues for a new bridge and on accepting Quince Street as a city street. A public hearing on street repairs and curb work was ordered, and bonds for park improvements were sold to West Side Bank.

Common Council Oon Rounce Morsay Stratford Avenues Yeltow Mit Quince Street Sunt Ravert Leckie Westrant Pabiie Works, & i Neichey Comet Connerl Howe Park Omnis West Sile Bank Ethac Bridgeport Trust Company TNM Director of Public Works Hunneg Street Mine’ Avenue James Street Calhoun Avenue

Man Fines Himself in Place of Employer in Reckless Driving Case

Mary Santos of New York appeared in Greenwicu court to assume responsibility for a reckless driving incident. Levine, driving a truck, cut in front of another vehicle and sped. Santos offered to stand in for him. Levine was arrested by Officer Stephen Clark and Santos was fined 45 dollars.

Greenwicue iSpe- Mary Sadore Santos New York Wis Enployer Hyman Levine Vine Suart Lta Levine Stephen Clark Levine

Nevada and Arizona primaries stir World Court and river issues

Early returns from Nevada show Lenroot leading the Democratic nominating contest and Oddie leading in the Republican senatorial race as statewide tallies trickle in. Arizona voters face Governor Hunt’s bid amid the Colorado River issue and rivals Maddock and Clark compete for gubernatorial nominations. Georgia's primary centers on World Court allegiance with Senator George opposed for renomination by Haselton and Russell pressing the court issue.

Nevada Keno Nev Tasker v. Oddie United Sta Sengtnce Ky BE Roberts Reno Polity Reacti Prohibition Qddle United State World Court Roberts Oddie Roberta Baker Brennan Mcintosh Proenix Art Arizona Canernor Tom Maddock B.S. Clark Generas Atla Territory United States Carl Hayiuen Charles Rutherford Phoenix Ner Ralph H. Cameron Ueno Corte States Oldie Serk Republi Reng Cubdig Ray Baker United States Mint TE Merlntoga Il Renan Atlanta America Wes Coorge RB. B. Hasnel State Supreme Court Jorge Russell George Ban N. Toller State Highway Commission George Carswell State Senate J.J. Hardman J. O. Wood

New Haven Machine Exhibit Opens At Yale

New Haven opens the sixth annual New Haven machine tour exhibition at the Mason Laboratory Yale University. The event, organized by the Chamber of Commerce the American Society of Mechanical Engineers New Haven section and Yale, features over half a million dollars in machinery. A general symposium will highlight major advances in the field with the Ordnance Department chief among tomorrow’s speakers.

New Haven Mason Laboratoy Yale University Chamber of Commerce New Maven American Sevier of Mechaniw Engineers Yale Universiy SW Dudley Ann Dursley Ordnance

Coroner initiates inquiry into Norwalk fatal shooting

Coroner John Foban opened an inquest in Norwalk into the fatal shooting of Bertino at a Dago store scene near Whentauasd. The hearing drew a crowd and a disrupted day as witnesses including the deceased’s father and relatives faced questioning while defenses objected to some testimony.

John Foban Daocoing Berting Roper Singingam Norwalk Vittoe Joseph Jaria Muel Athine John Keogh Osadd Nigson Keeva Vertino Sablo Bertino Eceraner Possersed

World Will Run by Sun Is Claim About Home Made Bread

A canvass of homes found two samples of ordinary homemade bread with alcohol content as high as 1A per cent. Durraham Magar of New York announced a discovery of a perfect anti knock motor fuel, but it is too expensive to manufacture commercially. The new fuel will serve as a standard by which other anti knock fuels may be measured.

Durraham Magar New York Ethysoline Corporation

Daugherty Jury Selected In Six Hours

The article notes a rapid jury selection in the Daugherty case after hours of deliberation. It describes defense and prosecution positions, mentions Richard Merion as a German negotiator, and outlines charges of conspiracy to defraud the United States involving assets valued at 7,060,400 and the Societe Suisse holdings. The government anticipates presenting many witnesses as evidence.

United States Fuckner Richard Merion Daugherty Miller Will Jidee Macksidle Fuckner Sani Witessen Daugherty and Miller Oe Howest Ant Jkdsmonk Apprantise I Societe Suisse Power Die Metan Jadgement Daugherty and Willer Merton

Hartford Slayer Confesses After Arrest

The Hartford slayer admits guilt after being captured following a shooting on Mallerry Street. Investigators link the incident to connections involving Carsene and a teacher-in-law Salvatore Alibo as authorities trace the path from Thomaston to Waterbury early Saturday morning.

Tiralonga Pole Base Tirslonge Mallerry Street Carsene Salvatore Alibo Thomaston Waterbury

Sixth District G. O. P. Plans Banner Outing

The Sixth District Republican group announces plans for a large outing featuring athletic events and speakers. Officials say the event will showcase party vigor with performances by noted speakers and a parade leading to the main gathering.

Court to Decide Guilt of Cafe Owners Who Let Patrons Drink Hip Rum

In Chicago a federal court will decide if cafe managers are legally guilty of prohibition violations for failing to stop patrons from drinking hip liquor brought to the venues. The case targets Moulin House cafe and Friars Ton as public interiors as the government seeks a permanent injunction.

Wehecago JAPY Federal Ute Fornes Friars Ton Cats

Record of Beardsley School opening and immunization drive

Beardsley School opens with a new building under construction and aims to reduce congestion by staggered enrollments. Superintendent Reed says enrollment will be finalized Thursday, allowing better analysis of crowding. Health officials report over 1,200 children immunized against diphtheria and nearly 200 vaccinated this period.

Beardsley School Rteed Reed Board of Education William Hall Coon Pr. Coon Thomas A. Gonner Heatth Achoal Coon

Blood soaked car mystery solved near Pest road bridge

Henry J. Challenger of New Traven claimed he lost control of a touring car that crashed and bloodied the vehicle near Buehkley’s bridge on the Pest road. He was slightly cut. other occupants escaped. Challenger notified police after reporting the crash to Bridge Street later that afternoon. State police and the New Haven Detective Bureau pursued the case.

Buehkley Pest Road Henry J. Challenger Stranton Street New Traven Challenger Aootkeee Bridgesbert Westport New Hieven

New England Crop Yields Fall in Harvest Season

Grain prospects weaken as Maine reports late spring effects curb harvests. Apple and potato crops show scant results with corn prospects uncertain amid unusual conditions.

New England Maine

British doctors depart for Boston after Yale visit

Fifty Cambridge University Medical School members including six women travel to Boston for further inspection of American institutions. The party attended a clinic at New Haven Hospital and toured Yale University facilities while Dr Merton of Yale's medical department discussed evolution’s impact on medical science and public confidence.

EW Haven Yale University Cambridge Univers Boston Canada Tony New Uaven Hospital Yale Fields Reiti Whyeleiape Ty de. Dursley J. Merton Yale Pillic Morten

Still blast mystery at Therme Street sparks police hunt

Police pursue owner after a still explosion on Therme Street wrecks a garage and ignites a car as officers on the case trace a New York trip claim and uncover seized alcohol vats and still equipment amid the blaze.

Electrician badly hurt in Fairfield crash at State and Fairfield

Louis W Northrop 42 of 248 Harrat avenue an employee of United Illuminating was seriously injured when his car collided with a telephone pole at the State streets and Fairfield avenue intersection. A trolley car was nearby and it is believed he misjudged distance. Northrop is on the danger list at St Vincent's hospital with internal injuries.

Louis W. Northrop Harrat Avenue United Trluminating Company State Streets Fairfield Avenue Northrop St. Vincent's Hospital

Committee weighs fifth reservation on American acceptances

The committee struggles to make American reservations legally binding while pondering adding a new statute or amending Article 14 of the covenant. It likely will seek U S cooperation to craft binding statutes, since court rules binding the signatory differ from easily amended regulations and may designate the United States for special treatment as a non member of the League.

United States The League

Officials Blame Injured Engineer After Wisconsin Railyard Crash

Officials blame engineer Smith for a suburban train crash near Wisconsin, as eye witnesses cite misrouting and obscured vision. Mrs Willan Carter and Fidgar Reckiein report injuries, with Reckiein's wife and child also harmed. the child is found dead after the wreck. Fred W. Sargent, president of the road, notes preliminary blame on the suburban train crew.

Willan Carter Fidgar Reckiein Wisconsin Smith Ralyty Becklein Fred W. Sargent The Road

Prince of Wales May Visit U S Next Year

London reports the Prince of Wales has not fixed plans but may visit the United States next year. He could travel to Canada to visit his ranch and spend a few days with friends in the United States.

Prince OF Wales U. S Loondon Canady United States

President Coolidge Reviews Mexican Crisis With Sheffield View

President Coolidge receives a detailed briefing on Mexican affairs through Ambassador Sheffield as his White Pine camp stay continues. Attorney General Sargent and other aides discuss Mexican church-state tensions, land laws, and potential Federal Trade Commission vacancy.

Sheffield Paul Smith N.Y Coolidge White Pine Camp Jatin Sargent Ames M. Shemeld Mexico

Cutting of Federal Forge Is Complete

White Pine Camp New York reports reductions in federal employment to minimal levels. Wolfe Touré spokesman states the federal machine is open with a minimum crew. Post Office may require staffing solutions due to growing business. Since June 1928 federal personnel have been cut by up to 20,000. President Coolidge sees this as sufficient.

Pepevernturn Coolidse Ia Federal Trade Commission Huston Thompson John B. Nugent Taho Feder Trade Commission Department of Jupiter Thompson Wll Coolidge Arle P F. Chariton Trail River Masachusetts White House Chariton Carlton Textile Mills Trall River Woolvert Stores Eastern Street Railway Company Massachusetts Butler W. T. Drummond Kansas City American Farm Congress Congress White Pine Camp N.Y Innele Sam Wolfe Toure Federal Post Office Department Ita Frontance Co

Auto Thief Seeks Ruling Withdrawal in Rights Claim

A man labeled an auto thief petitions to withdraw a ruling claiming constitutional rights violations and unlawful imprisonment. Judge Edwin B. Thomas granted the application, with Kradley and Judge Goddard noted in the proceedings.

Edwin Thomas Kradley Goddard

Man Struck by Train Engine in Bathing Beauty Contests

In Atlantic City a man named Robert Wooderton was struck by a locomotive while attempting to glimpse bathing beauty contestants arriving from Philadelphia for the sixth annual bathing beauty contest. He was taken to a hospital in serious or not serious condition, but reports said his status was not serious. The beauty special resumed its journey into the Pennsylvania station after a brief delay.

Atlantic City N. 1 Philadelphia Robert Wooderton Pennsylvania Station Hang

Desperate Woman Tries Suicide After Lover Disappears

Rose Dia dado thirty of 233 Linen avenue attempted death by swallowing several mercury tablets after her lover, a man living with her as his common-law wife, vanished. She admitted taking one tablet, condition serious at St Vincent's hospital. Police seek the unidentified lover who had given her cash and urged her to use it for herself.

Leen Hving Rose Diadado Linen Avenue St. Vincent’s Hospital T4nen Avenue Tony Pellegring Firng Flo Tony

New Haven Driver Freed of Blame in Auto Death

New Haven Sept 7 Francis J O Leary was exonerated of civil responsibility in the death of John Phelan twenty eight who was killed August poo while passenger in Learys automobile after a collision with a trolley car, according to the coroner Mix.

New Haven Francis J. O'Leary John Phelan August Voowhile O'Leary

Musicians Strike Won’t Hit Brigeport Theaters Says Official

John McClure, president of the local meat union, interview says Brigeport will not be affected by the musicians strike. Patrons can still enjoy cinema and live music as scheduled, with theatre lighting failures noted but music expected to continue in most circuits.

Chicago John IL McClure Meat Union Cera Connecticut New England Hartford Capitol International Mr. McCture

New York Man Charged With Pan Handling here

Edward Marshall aged thirty nine claimed New York as home and was arrested last night on Main Street charged with pan handling. He was locked up in default of bonds of 50 pounds.

Edward Marshall New York Main Street

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