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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 13, 1926

Page

16

Pastors sermon on church purpose drawn from West End service

Rev. Werman T. Relaigg, pastor of West End Congregational Church Colorado Avenue, preached yesterday on why people attend church. He said the main reasons are to sense God’s presence and to renew faith and hope, not merely for worship or entertainment.

Werman T. Relaigg West End Colorado Avenue Reisaig Senon Queston Reisals Aggels Reissig Chunh God Christ

Maine candidate dies on eve of election

Bath Maine Sept 12 AP report confirms Curence A Penslee candidate for re election to the state legislature died at his home today. He was a 32nd degree Mason and president of the Rotary club. His death comes as Yemorrox's election proceeds with Penslee a leading local figure.

Bath. ME Curence A. Penslee Yemorrox Rotary Club

French beggar woman leaves large fortune in Paris

Paris reports the death of a familiar beggar on the grand boulevards who amassed nearly 20,000 francs through years of mendicancy. The money was found in her bed mattress in a squalid tenement near Place de la Republique, leaving two cousins as heirs to a fortune viewed as remarkable in France.

Paris Paria Nassera-By Place du la Republique France

Nicaragua Rebels Capture El Bluff After Fierce Fight

In Nicaragua near El Bluff heavy fighting between revolutionaries and government forces ended with some rebels capturing part of El Bluff and the nearby island. Government troops bombardment left a machine gun nest destroyed and several enemy casualties, while revolutionary forces pressed on the beach and at the customs house. Simultaneously reports from San Salvador claim General Hamorro’s forces were defeated at Samotnelo and Beltran, the revolutionary leader, seized El Bluff amid rising revolutionary activity.

Managua Nicaragua el Bluff Wiliam J. Crampton Bluefelds el Blatt American Mahogany and Trust Companies San Salvador Republic of Salvador Hamorro Samotnelo Beltran el Blutg

Democrats to Seek Massive Tax Cut Next Congress

Senator Simmons of North Carolina says a $562 million treasury surplus will be available for a large tax reduction at the upcoming session. He accuses Republicans of delaying cuts to aid presidential ambitions and uses the surplus to argue for immediate tax relief.

Washington Congress Simons North Carolina Senate Democratic National Committee Republicana Simmons

Valentino's Own Life Story on Windham County Politicking

Windham county figure Embr it T. Tarble of Danielson dismissed a Republican scheme to sway the senatorial ballot in favor of State Senator Frederick Walcott of Norfolk. The plan, if it altered the lead to create a three way deadlock, could spark a dark horse bid. Benjamin W. Alling weighed a possible run for attorney general as Major John Buckley withdrew, followed by candidates Darbie of Danielson and Williamson of Darien.

Wartford Tarble Danielson Windham Agid Batriet Frederick Walcott Norfolk Wadhama Parbie Darbié Fugene Olden Meriden Walcott John M. Wadhams Edwin Brainard Benjamin W. Alling New Britain House John Buckley Elbert L. Darbie Charles E. Willamson Darien

Crane Damaged by Fire at Tube Co Yard

A wooden housing around a crane at American Tube and Stamping on Stratford Avenue was destroyed by fire last night. The crane, valued at 10 000, stood 25 feet above a tramway in a congested yard where hoses could not reach easily. A barge named Three Brothers loaded with ingots was nearby. embers set the upper crane block alight. Firemen pulled the barge clear. damage estimated at 300 dollars. A yard hand raised the alarm.

American Tube and Stamping Company Stratford Avenue Three Brothers

France Demands Turks Free Captain

Paris demands immediate release of Lieutenant Desmons of the French merchant ship Lotus. He was arrested in Constantinople on a manslaughter charge after an alleged attack on a Turkish citizen. Premier Poincare summoned the Turkish ambassador and warned of possible grave measures if relief is not granted.

Paris France Turkey Constantinople Desmons Lotus Poincare Dinard Dgsmons M Tolneare Waa Frenc

Man Arrested on Attack Charges in Fairfield

Charles E. Anderson of Norwalk was arrested in Bridgeport for assault with a dangerous weapon on John Barnes of Southport. Constable H. J. Elwood and state troopers from Westport made the arrest. Anderson reportedly said Barnes is the nephew of Anderson in Norwalk and that he came to Fairfield seeking revenge. Barnes was not seriously hurt. Bond set at $500. Hearing to be in Town Court Fairfield today.

Charles EH. Anderson Norwalk Bridgeport John Barnes Southport Fairfield H. J. Elwood Westport Anderson Pole Barnes Bray

Valentino in London finds beauty in American women

Rudolph Valentino, "The Great Lover," writes about his London visit and the American girl he married, praising American beauty as superior overall while noting English women’ s complexion and charm. He describes rapid interview sessions, London's tailoring mania, and plans to see famous sights with his companion Natacha Bombay. Future installments promise more reflections on his experiences.

Rudolph Valentino America London Natacha Bombay Jin Perhana Avery Tailor

Report on Missing Tax Funds At Norwalk Meeting

Norwalk Second taxing district officials prepare for a crucial gathering in South Norwalk. They expect a report on embezzlement by former clerks Arthur Sterling and Tercy Dann, plus the selection of a new auditor. Charles Walters contemplates resignation if renominated.

Norwalk Arthur Sterling Tercy Dann Charles Walters

Two Women Injured as Car Crashes at Washington and Howsatonic

Two women, Mrs Augustus Kaesman and her daughter Alina Kaesman of 402 East Main Street, were injured when their sedan overturned after a collision with a fast-traveling vehicle at the Washington and Howsatonic avenues intersection. Operator Arthur Eissel, 19, R F D No 4, was arrested on reckless driving and failure to yield charges, held on $200 bond. Herbert C. Kaesman, 462 East Main Street, drove a new sedan carrying relatives and witnessed the crash. All injured occupants were extricated through a broken windshield as the Eimer ganer hospital ambulance arrived.

Washington Howsatonic Avenues Augustus Kaesman East Main Street Alina Kaezman Arthur Eissel Bonda Herbert C. Kaesman East Malin Street Stresta Itaalde Eimerganer Hospital

Maine voters set to choose governor and leaders in 1940 election

On the eve of Maine's biennial election both party chairs predicted victory. Governor Ralph O. Brewster, a Republican seeking a second term, faces Democrat Ernest L. McLean. Also on ballot are a state auditor, four congressmen all Republicans, legislature, and county officers. A special election will later pick a U S Senator to replace Bert M. Fernald.

Portland Maine Ralph Brewster Ernest L. McLean Augusta U. S Bert M. Fernald

Train Hits Auto Near Montreal. One Dies, Four Injured

A Canadian Pacific railway express from Boston to Montreal crashed into a car near Missisquoi, Quebec. Abs Fox, fifty, of Orleans Vermont, was killed. Pauline Fox, nineteen, suffered a compound fracture and injuries. Preston Fox, fifteen, badly bruised. Gaylord Fox, fifty nine, had a fractured arm. Panty Brown, twenty one, of Orleans, bruised. The four injured include the dead woman’s husband.

Montreal Abs Gaylord Fox Orleans Canadian Pacific Hoston Missisquai Que Ares Pauline Fox Preston Fox Panty Brown

Dry law issue in Louisiana primary race heats up

In New Orleans Louisiana the dry law issue dominates the Democratic primary campaign covering nearly every region of the state. Over a million voters qualified to participate Tuesday as the battle shapes the nomination for the United States Senate between incumbent Edwin St. Broussard and former governor Jared V. Sanders.

Orleans United States Senate Edwin St. Broussard Jared V. Sanders

Army Blimp TC-5 Returns to Virginia Base

Army blimp TC-5 completed a routine mission returning to Langley Field Virginia after an uneventful flight from the Midwest. The craft landed at 4 50 a m today.

ARMY Virginia Langley Field

The Wentworth Hotel and Its Famous La Touraine Coffee

A vivid sketch of The Wentworth on a 125 acre private Portsmouth harbor island, noted as an historic inn since 1669 and the site where the Russo Japanese Peace Treaty was urged by Roosevelt. The piece extols La Touraine coffee, claiming it defines the hotel experience and offering its blend for home use.

New England Wentworth Portsmouth N.H Samuel Wentworth Roosevelt

La Touraine Extra Coffee Highlighted As Premier Blend

The La Touraine Extra coffee is touted as the largest selling in New England and a product of 237 years of development. It blends four premier coffees from different countries, priced above ordinary coffee, with selective sourcing by expert E. J. Butler. Sold direct to retailers in double cartons to cut costs.

New England America Statler Shoreland Chicago Sao Paulo Brazil Midiemen

Mail Coupon For a Quarter Pound Breakfast Treat

A promotional mail coupon offers a quarter pound breakfast treat and instructions to mail the coupon and brew as directed. The copy promises a new delight the recipient will want to continue and urges clipping the coupon now.

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Rev. Reissig Uu. S State & Bank Streets Armours Underwood Lima Hears Pillsbury’s New York State Twee The Wm. P. Kirk CO Main Street Bernum Valentino Windham County Wadhams Tube CO Man Rudolph Valentine Louisiana la Touraine the Wentworth E. J. Butler Quinby Cow Atlantic Avs la Toursine Flavor Raten Rae Connecticut Benoel HIVE
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