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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 09, 1926

Page

1

Germany enters League of Nations as member amid Geneva approval

German delegates depart for Geneva as Germany is admitted to the League with unanimous support. Sir Eric Drummond notes Germany will assume all covenant obligations. France, Britain, and Belgium leaders express approval as the council expands to nine permanent members. The Maharajah of Kaipourthais voices India’s aspiration for self government and freedom.

Geneva Germany League of Nations Ini Cinada Maharajih Kaipourthais India

State of War Annulled in Spain Amid Political Tension

Spain's cabinet announces the state of war is annulled while the dictatorship faces renewed clerical decrees. General Primo de Rivera’s forces claim loyalty holds while officers and troops reportedly leave positions. King Alfonso plans to return to San Sebastian as authorities seek evidence and a peaceful settlement.

Spain Madrid Paimo de Tiyea Bunna Shen de Spaniel Afl Alfonso San Sebasti

Stratford Man Marries Local Girl Amid Limited Details

George A Hardy aged 21 of Stratford and Miss Pether W S nine twenty of 61 Kent Avenue obtained a license to wed. The couple announced plans for a wedding, with Hardy described as a core pesoner of Wosdla sn avenue. The notice lists family and birth details for relatives, but the text is garbled.

Alw York George A Hardy Sn Avenue Atford Pether Kent Avenue Bridee Mi Hardy Futs Pearl Stephana Snope Mente Wilbim Sarah Me

Bay State Woman Flies Seaplane Over Portland for 100th Birthday

Mrs Bennett of Chicopee Falls marked her centennial by piloting a seaplane over Portland Maine. She praised the flight as the finest day of her life and said she plans another flight to celebrate later. The event coincided with her 60th wedding anniversary observed in the city.

Bay State Maine City Portland Ent Mary Giuind Ablmatin Bennett Chicopee Mra Bennett Portind Todd Timtind Mrs Bennett

World Court Deadlock Over U S Reservations

The World Court dispute centers on whether the United States can have its reservations accepted. A special committee and the U S and League of Nations council face a split on advisory opinions and unanimity rules. If the U S position fails in the council, its ability to obtain needed opinions could be blocked.

World Court of Justice Uns Bbscise League Court For Advisors United States Commides

M'Kenzie Named Wilder Endorsed for Alderman

At a Test District Republican Club meeting with about 200 attendees, Mackenzie of 306 West ivenue was endorsed for alderman by Sentas Luninimons, with Wilder receiving unanimous endorsement for state senator. The cheering crowd supported the slate as the motion to nominate Mackenzie was seconded and approved.

Diastriet Republican McNamara Syenzie Iudwild

Railways seek regulation of all autos in federal hearing

Federal regulation of motor carriers may extend to private automobiles as railroads push the ICC to curb motor competition. Alvert T Marsh of Lewiston Conn testified that truck interests oppose regulation while railroads claim it saves remote industries. Freight managers reported losses from motor competition and argued for a federal framework to oversee auto transport.

Bosion Ilomobiles Alvert T Marsh Lew Britain Conn Interstate Commerce Commission M. Mash Truck Association of Connecticut New Island Ril William Wood New York, New Haven Hartford Vrailroad Hig Cos Coc Foley Massenger Hig Department Fitch Boston Mane Pasenger Pissenger Bentley W Warren Lady Hat Congress Marsh Fo

Notables at Clark Funeral in Hartford

Charles Hopkins Clark editor of the Courant was laid to rest at Spring Grove cemetery. Gov Trumbull and Gov Holcomb attended with U S Senators McLean and Weeks. Notables from publishing and finance joined leaders in business and law at the Asylum Hill Congregational church service. The ceremony included readings from the psalms.

Hartford Conn Charles Hopkins Clark The Courant Spring Grove Connecticut United States Trumbull Marcus H Holcomb Mank B Weeke George P McLean Hiam Hingham Adolph S&s Ochs Othe New York Times Welsslle B. Sims Associated Firls Dwight W Morrow J P Morgan and Company Otto T. Ir Lnard New York ‘Trust «Company Asylua Hii Congregational Canren Watten S Archibald Sou Congregationa Bath

Local awards and pageantry at the Theatre

A chaotic clipping from Ingl Pont records multiple awards and events across organizations, individuals, and places. It mentions Page et al, Paget, and various names such as Pat Mra Cpa and Indian guides. The text lists affiliations, meetings, and ceremonial references with scattered place names and numbers.

Bars Pele Theare Paget OrNik Fate Bas Diveh Ford Masi Daleb Peter Allen Fred Cage Avenger Dale Math Sullivan

Valentino Will Shows Richest Sillman Second Wife Linked

In a dramatic probate preview Rudolph Valentino’s will, drafted Sept 1 1925, parcels $1 bequests to Winifred Hudnut and Natacha Rambova, while naming George Ullman executor. The residue goes to Alberto Guglielmi Maria Guglielmi and Teresa Werner with Ullman as trustee.

Los Angeles Teresa Werner Natacha Rambovi Alberto Mala Caglielmi Rudolph Valentinoa Valentino Rudolph Jugielm Superior Court of Bia W Oi Gilbert Raymond Stewart George Ullman Valentina New York Natacha Ram Beva Netacha Rambova Winifred Hudnut Thle Alberta Guglelmi Maria Gualiehni Terean Werner Ullman Valentine Traet Alberto Guglielmi Marin GueNerm

Federal support affirmed for Sheffield in Mexican crisis

President Coolidge and the State department voiced full backing for James R. Sheffield American ambassador to Mexico after his talks in Washington and at White House camp. Officials stressed Washington’s policy to protect American citizens and property in Mexico while handling religious dispute and other issues without altering the ambassador’s mandate.

Paul Smith James R Sheffield Mexico Coolidge State Department Summe White Hall Washington Sheffield Kellogg Cooldge Knights of Columbus United States Danes Mexico City Washington Administration M. Sheffield Mosley White Pine Camp Bargent White House Americana

Avenger Murder in Portland Blamed on Fraud Scheme

Benjamin Turner, a 35-year-old San Francisco accountant, was arrested in Portland for the murder of James D Hallen, 64, in Falmouth Foreside. Police say Turner traveled from Mexico, alleging he sought revenge over a disputed fee and a prior acquittal, and fired two shots from a 38 caliber revolver before fleeing.

Portland Benjamin TF Turner San Francisco Cali Mexico James D Hallen Falmouth Turner Slallen Portland de Benjamin Turner Thirrty Mexico City James D. Hallen Sinotin Tune Alberto Starling Hallen Staling Maud Hiskell Neizribo Haskell Sufe Tyner Trallen Trey Wil Hiskell

Knights of Columbus Publication Barred from Mexico

Authorities in Washington report that the Knights of Columbus publication in Columbia has been barred from Mexican mills due to attacks on the Mexican government. The notice cites official action and reflects a tense international situation affecting the fraternal group.

NEW Havin Scopf ABP Supreme Knighty of Colmbios Knights of Columbus Columbia Mills of Mexico Iis United Shire Pastel Washington Tve Vareit Ueaig Canada

Tin Smith Nursing Burns In Firelinked Bootlegging Case

Police pursue Lous Oppedisana, a tin smith with prior bootlegging arrests, after a garage fire at 48 Everett Street destroyed three stills and a touring car. A wife’s alibi fails, witness places him near Bigginsville shop earlier, as investigators seek motive and link to earlier fires. Oppedisana is believed burned while removing the burning car from the garage.

Hou Lous Oppedisana Arlington Street Everett Street By & Min Oppetuxuno Bureau of Investigation Tne Mans New York Labor Day Bigginsvith Commercial Main Street Fire Toursois Myaten Wowason

Welcome New York honors Mrs Mille Corson on return

New York announces an official city reception for Mrs Mille Corson second woman to attempt the English Channel return aboard the Aquitania. Mayor Walker will greet her at City Hall confer a gold medal and scroll then escort to the Battery for a parade with fire department band and police. She will be taken to Riverside Drive for escort to the naval reservation where she is a swimming instructor.

New York Sept Mille Gade Corson Walker Mreu Coron Fire Department Mra Carson New York Naval Militia Reservation Riverside Drive 96Th Street

Lenroot Defeated LaFollette Looms for Governorship

Milwaukee Wis Sept AP Governor Blaine Republican progressive with LaFollette backing defeated Lenroot for renomination to the Senate but Ekern lost the gubernatorial race. Zimmerman Progressive Republican defeated Ekern by over 50 000 with Blaine LaFollette gains cited as due to labor square deal stance and opposition to Madison Ring. Frank J Kelly running on a wet platform finished poorly for Democrats.

Milwaukee Wis J J Blaine United States Robert M LaFollette Irvine J. Lenroot Herman L. Ekern Fred R. Zimmerman LaFollette Ekern Blaine Lenroot Wold Court John D Beck Blaine-LaFollette Victor Zimmerman Blaine Ekein Frank J Kelly Senate

Victor Moses Wins World Court Seat in New Hampshire

Returns from 16 percent of towns show Senator George H. Moses leading Republicans in the New Hampshire primary for the World Court seat. Moses polled 22 923 votes with a 17 750 margin over former Governor Robert P. Bass. Opponents Puig and Remick trailed as the contest narrowed leading to a page two continuation.

New Hampshire Manchester George H Mowes United States World Court United State Senate New Pampahhe Yesterdis Tora Musee Robert P Bass Puig Janes W Remick Concord Murchie

British naval clash on Yangtze leaves many dead and wounded

Chinese forces attack the British gunboats Wanhsien and Wantung upriver near Wanhsien in Sichuan. Seven British sailors killed and fifteen wounded, plus several officers wounded. British gunboat Cockwather sustains damage as Chinese casualties are unclear. The incident followed a failed attempt to release two British steamers.

Yangtze River Suanghal Armah Vmondry Wave Pua Northern Woinhsien Cechwan Province Waingteeiver Cockehafer Wanhaien Woundad Cam Nmiande Batles Lleuten Hlgelns C F Ridge Eo Ro Scherun Cicuafer Einat Beest Adua J . Feig Willett Wanhsien Wanstee Winptet Wantung Hiilish Navy Wantung « Officers Leaped Overboard and Rescued All Ofhem Meinees Johnson Cocke Hater Wanahien

German Agent Descr in Meeting Late Position

In New York the government pressed the Harry Mery and former Attorney General Miller case. Richard Merton testified about German ownership of the Societe Sulse pour Valen Af taux and payments of 7 million leu in lieu of for American Metal seized under the Enemy Trading act. District Attorney Buckner outlined the legal frame and presented letters from Miller's office as exhibits. Merton described meetings with John T and Jesse Smith, aiming to secure contact with parties who could facilitate restitution and a fair hearing of the American metal company property.

Richard Merton Avent Societe Sulse Pour Valen Af +taux Mitaligevellschaft and Metall German Companies Erty and Miller Htim Ately Buckner Miller Allew Edna Earle Mase Shett Merton John T Dave Ton King Jesse Smith

Burial Tomorrow for George Gunn DRA

George Gunn a prominent New Haven banker and former leader in Democratic circles dies at 76 after a long career in banking and public service. He headed Milford Savings Bank and the local banking firm, studied at Yale, practiced law, and taught before entering banking. He underwent leg amputation following an operation.

NEM Waven Gunn Yeara Trinceton Cann Tional Tadesmen Milford Savings Bank Ford Macchin Jicath Riy Sein Milford Ollepe General Runeils Sala Grata Yale Gradigne Thas Theahire Academy Neantime New Haven M. Gunn

Fairfield Man Left $48.08 From Estate

John L Christie of 410 Poet Fairfield Conn receives $1 from the estate of his late father John Ro Lavermore. The estate was appraised today in the State Transfer Tax department office and valued at 9214967 with a net of 195 345. The deceased died 7, 1925.

New York John L_ christie Fairfield Conn John Ro Lavermore

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