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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 09, 1926

Page

2

King and Bribe Case Linked in Testimony at Adjournment

Witnesses described how King and Smith arranged meetings for Merton with Miller and Daugherty aides to push a $7,000,000 graft claim. Buckner outlined bribes totaling about $441,000 and the alleged destruction of Midland National bank records. The testimony traced papers, transfers, and a scheme to secure $7,090.00 for a foreign client before the court adjourned.

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Burial Tomorrow for George Gunn Dead

George Gunn, veteran Republican leader and former state official, dies. He served terms in the House from 1881 to 1907, was state senator, auditor, and probate judge, shaping the criminal court bill. survived by his wife and children. The funeral is scheduled for Friday afternoon at his Milford residence.

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Greenwich Policeman Weds Stamford Girl

Greenwich officer ties wedding with Stamford woman in a quiet ceremony at the police department. The event marks a notable union within local law enforcement circles, detailed in community briefs from the area.

Greenwich Stamford

Valentino Will Cut Off Ex Wife And Will

The will of Valentino Werner, tied to Teresa Werner and George Ullman, leaves most estate to heirs with a strict clause forbidding contest. It details probate provisions and a large estate valued around two million dollars, including life policies, real estate, vehicles, and an extensive jewelry collection.

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Ambulance calls detail vehicle crash at St Vincents

Intermittent scrambled text reports emergency dispatches to St Vincents for a crash near Bridgeport and Davenport avenues. It notes transport of a patient to St Vincents and mentions responses at Davie Avenue and Parson Street with references to Walter and Renaud in the account.

Roetleet Raoken Vinces Tony Curatlodio Matlett Atreet Braigeport Alps Bridgeport Hesustal St Vincen’s Pearuek Koward Renaud Dad

Cleric Offers Much More Than Prayer in Local Parish

In Connecticut a minister serves parishioners beyond spiritual needs, cutting hair and advising on selling products through quotations. He runs church services for all creeds and draws broad attendance. Read full feature about this multifaceted pastor in THE SUNDAY POST offering children and adults insight, available for five cents.

Wate Connecticut

Army Leaders Should Have Drawn Peace Plans, General Says

Gen James E Harbord told the American Legion convention in Port Scott Kansas that military leaders rather than politicians should have drafted postwar peace plans. He warned of a future where World War veterans dominate politics and blamed bankrupt diplomacy for the war. He criticized debt payments to France and urged vigilance against youth movement and Bolshevik influence while arguing Prohibition should stay to states.

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Two Arrests Reported On Speeding Charge

In Darien a town court session was held with Judge Chari Bates and Prosecuting Max Spelke absent due to illness. Several speeding arrests were noted including Roman Schvenderig of Brooklyn Veery Harding of New Brunswick and Carl Schleien of New Haven who paid fines. Other drivers, Stephen Zapese of Bridgeport James Downer of New York Harry Stor of Cranford and George Carr of Alton were cited or arrested for speeding or related violations with varying settlements and charges.

Darien Chari Bates Uey Max Spelke Roman Schvenderig Brooklyn Veery Harding New Brunswick Carl Sehlein New Haven Costa William Howmain Roomirore Stephen Zapese Bridgeport James 4. Downer New York Harry Stor Cranford N. J Neal Girts Ceorge Carr Alton Driensky

Chef Held for Carrying Gun in Philadelphia Session

Eugene Razmuszhon a chef from North Fourth Street Philadelphia was jailed for 60 days by Judge James St. Mead for carrying a concealed weapon. Police stopped a car with Laamezian and four others. a fully folded pistol of .22 caliber was found. Razmuszhon said he carried the weapon for protection amid hard times. None of the others were held.

Eugene Razmuszhon FESR North Fourth Street Philadelphia Heston James St. Mead Polkeemak Willian Pyne Laamezian

TWO BURNED IN BOAT FIRE AT AMFORD

A boat fire near Amford burned Tet Romances Join Crumminger Cuirtace Muzzly and Paul Egan of New York. Backfire from the engine ignited the craft as it towed at the Muzzle phase yesterday. Most severely burned was Mog rly. Firemen towed the boat ashore after cooling the hull.

Atamford Crumminger Paul Egan New York Esterday Plac

Belle Haven Estate Sold For 150000

A Belle Haven estate sale was announced with a sale price of 150000. The property included a house, garage, outbuildings, and several acres. The listing notes location near a river and features noted by the seller.

Belle Haven

Stillman Sued by Indian Guide and a Woman's Name

Fragmented, accusatory confession tale features Stillman and an Indian guide amid a court dispute. The speaker laments social ostracism as a woman’s name is invoked, claiming personal losses and a fight for truth while claiming a natural bond with the forest and duty to a perceived heritage.

New Canaan Plans Mosquito Extermination Budget

New Canaan will spend about BL.1u0 to exterminate mosquitoes pending approval by the Board of Finance. An expert has advised the plan and the money will follow his recommendations. The town faces a lengthy period of decline in mosquito activity expected after this summer.

New Casaan New Caner New Camaan

Notables Attend Glare Funeral Service Amid Readings

At a March funeral service notable figures attended the service beneath a scene of scripture and two prayers. The procession carried the casket to the church with honorary pallbearers and executive pallbearers from The Courant staff. Many state officials and prominent editors from New England newspapers were present, including ex Governor Hulgbm and Senator McLean, plus leaders from major companies and law bodies.

Marely Chppin Hulcgmb Cys- Renator Republican State Central Melville F. Stone Associated Press Archibald 4. Welch Phoenix Mutual Life Insurance Company ATE Perry At. Nover Newt England Willan Fr. Pape New Egland Daily Newspapers’ Association Waterbury Republican Waterbury Amertos Sherman H. Bowles Springfield Republican Springfied Union Ei. E. Smith Meriden Record Onnecticut Jf. W. Carnell New Haven Legister Robert J. Varne New Britain Herald Securatory Theodore Rodenwath New London Day Viverett G. HM Hartford Connectcut Editorial Association Maurier Sherman theSpringfieet Union Ricard Klooker Clifton J. Sherman The Hartford Times Benjamin New Bedford Stamdard Orvin G. Andrew Whet New London Tsay W.T. G Myers Connecticut Willisan A Sheehan Internation News James J. McGovern Bridgeport Times Courant Ands A. Pallatus Ragera Howard FP. Dunam A. Macdonald Atug George Godard J. Pred Baker State Senate Amd Diuien Jduase Cy North M. Alcorn Scott Fie Vonumerieur Reformatory Marc M. Hooker Charles Lo Ames Brown School Charles Cough Hartford Chatter Commercir Ward New Haven Road Jamal Reb Rohinsna Dein Tak

Store owner reports bad check incident

The store owner on State Street reports a bad check incident connected to a person named Richari Keer and a dispute over a stove. Details from a defense or radio broadcast reference an event at Conners and a bank market, with voices heard and a suspect possibly involved. The fragmentary text mentions Sadie and Kovas in relation to the radio broadcast.

Richari Keer Oman

Typhoid Case Reported in Local Boy

A fourteen year old boy named Tony Carrinella, a farmer’s son, developed typhoid fever. He was treated after being brought to Me Ridge hospital and then transferred to the city hospital for care. The case was reported by local medical authorities as typhoid fever.

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Local Reserve Officers Honor Four Belport Boys at Dinner

The Reserve Officers club hosted a gathering at University Clik to honor four Belport boys for capturing Honora at MT C camps. Hans Owen, Alvin Tompkins, Emmons, and Joshua Lang received top honors. Owen and Tompkins to commission as second lieutenants, with Emmons and Lang completing their first year. Washington dispatch notes Supreme Court cases on state sovereignty and challenges to state laws across many topics.

Reserve Officers’ Club University Clik Tu Eecelu Offivera Beligeport Hans Owen Cawalting Biy Commission Etcond Regieve Alvin Tompkins Games Enonona Joshua Lang Fliizens Miltary Ean Owen Tompkins Camp Devans Emmons Ling Terry Champs Walter C. Kifelt Ansonia Ansonia National Guard M.T. C F. V. Conrad Edward J. Wratt LR. Peterson Edward F. Held Council of Administration BR. Bo Delaicoaptain G. R. Griggs Owens J. Murphy Bari Narramore Coulonel TeLacour

Moses Victorious World Court Blow Continues Race News

Democratic victory in New Hampshire headlines a close statewide contest as Murphie wins a gubernatorial party primary while Winant’s defeat preserves a long standing tradition. Moses campaigns on his Senate record against Bass. Two women are renominated to the legislature with several more first time nominees.

Democratus Benator Moses Murphie A.W. Neone Petershore John GG Winant Py Huntley N. Stautding Rochester Suez May Bargent Shua United States Wirsatdgathet Francis Ae Keefe Dover Prenin Farley Manchester Moses Senate Bass Zata Ll, Straw Augusta Fyllebury Repub- Horns

Knapp Selection of Wilton G. O. P. Nomination Quiet

Wilton voters held a Republican caucus to nominate town officers. Richara Olmestead was chosen as fire district selectman, with Arthur Tuttle as assessor and Nelson S Warbutt as selectman. Other nominees included Henry ALT Young for constable and George Warmhank among the list, with Lester Kensent as registrar and Quen as a school board member.

Lamselt Amt Selsman Henry Alt Young Neo Gurars George Warmhant Benedict George Waddins Curtier Weed Walter Sterling Andrew Fliehinger David Tice Chance Fyarritger George Mudiebragk Cox Lester Kensent Clerk Quen Seheagt Board Strom Cometeck Almsuit

Woman 80 Hurt In Fall At Home

An elderly woman, 80, fell at her residence and sustained injuries. She was attended by emergency responders and transported by ambulance to a local hospital for treatment. Her condition and the exact circumstances of the fall were not immediately clear.

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Youth, Nineteen Arrested For Speeding On Laurel Avenue

A nineteen year old, Vout Fy­ing, was arrested yesterday by Officer John J. Brennan for speeding and operating a car with no license. Bond set at 450 dollars. He was later released on bail.

Snl Delngutt Boy Laurel Avenue Mativyele John J. Brennan Ble Poems UT

New Hampshire First State to Require Voter Registration in 1840

In 1840 New Hampshire became the first state to require the registration of voters. The measure established a formal system for recording eligible electors, shaping future electoral practices.

New Hampshire

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