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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 13, 1926

Page

3

Accident Board to Hold National Session Tomorrow

The Industrial Accident boards in 42 states form an association in the United States and Canada and will meet in Hartford Connecticut. The event runs from tomorrow morning to Sunday afternoon with speeches by Governor Trumbull and Hartford Mayor Stevens. Papers on workmen compensation, medical topics, and claims practices will be read and discussed. A banquet closes the day with talks on earnings, statistics, and accident fund topics.

Pyes United States Canada Connecticut Hartford State Capitol Gentral Jor J. Trumbutt Norman C. Stevens Frederick M.willamm Workmen's Compensation Commission of Connecticut H. M. Ganley Industrial Commission of Georgia Ethelbert Stecsirt Trumbull N. C. Stevens H. M. Stanley F. M. Williams Workmen's Compensation Commission of State Pocaident International Association Cancha A. Vargas Washington Mexico FH. Johnson Naas Profesaor Samuel ¢ Harver Yale Medical School G. M. Smith Waterbury Walter Stein William Brasmith Th Travelera Insurance Company James J. Donahues Charles Klener Compensation Commission of Connection Fadgar Fenton Industrial Commission of Oklahoma F. M. Wicox Industrial Commission of Wisconsin Harry C. Myers Oklahoma O. F. McShane Utah Tastrophe Fund John A. Mr. Ivray Virginia Leonard W. Fateh New York W. Chaner 2. C John Roach New Jersey

Three Men Arrested On Breach Of Peace In City

Three men were detained by bureau investigators during an on street inquiry at Fine Street. Suspects named Lewis Seved, 28, of 175 Andover. Michael Stac'in, 28, Garland Street. and Anthony Worman, 26, 114 Lee Avenue were held in default of bond after disturbances caused by shouting and entry into a shop.

Bureau of Investigation Fine Street Lewis Andover Michael Stac Garland Street Anthony Worman Lee Avenue

Local Runaway Girls Recovered by Police

Two Bridgeport runaway girls Fertha Hicks and Helen Shay, aged around fifteen, were taken into custody by New London police and returned to their homes. They had been missing from September, and their father was in New London when officers apprehended them and brought them back to Bridgeport.

Bridgeport Fertha Hicks Cirteen Black Rock Avenue Ant Helen Shay New London Cfrts Helen Shay London

English King Visited Salons, Comedian Says

London reports veteran comedian Arthur Roberts claims Prince Edward, as Prince of Wales, frequented West End saloons incognito to mingle with the public. He supposedly drank brandy and soda or champagne to hear conversations, with Rules in Makern Lane among his favorites alongside Lily Langtry and other beauties.

London King Edward Prince of

Local drum corps win two awards at Savin Rock outing

Savin Rock hosted the Lancraft Drum Corps of New Haven for a day of parades and contests. Awards went to Father Matthews Cadet Corps Hartford for best modern and to Grenadiers Bridgeport for ancient ensemble, with local groups from Plainville and Bristol also placing.

Sew Haven Savin Rock Lancraft Drum Corps Wair Haven Father Matthews Cadet Corps Hartfords Fleet St. Paul Kensington Royal Typewriter Hartford Plainville Bridgeport Florence Mass Torrington Boy Scouts of Bristol Ancient Grenadiers New Haven St. Francis Naugatuck Kelly Grenad Wilson Matthews

Rioters Gather Over Healer Controversy at City Hall

A crowd of hundreds gathers at Charlotte city hall to protest an alleged faith healer named Recht Meverend Bishop Grace and his plan for wholesale baptism for a $3 fee. Police arrest one man who resists eviction as city officials consider the case with ministers and Black pastors present.

Charlotte Esterday Neware Ctty

Ardara Wins Regatta as Wind Dips in Southport

Southport September regatta on Long Island Sound saw two of three Fequot Yacht Club races canceled due to light wind. Ardara D3 won the Star class 4.6 mile race in 2 hours 22 minutes, with Peacock owned by Theodore Stures close behind. Final standings list Ardara, Peacock, South Wind and other boats with times recorded before wind faded. A large masquerade at Fairfield Country Club capped the evening, with numerous local notices of social events and residents in town.

Warner Brothers Warener Brothers Corps Firat Blacc Raymond Green Gompert Gomperts I Dad Green William Bannay Ancient Filing Bo Austin Stamford Haton R. Austin Torrington Brooklyn Labor Lyceum Hall New York Jersey Massachusetts Connecticut Southport Fequot Yacht Club Long Island Sound Southport Harbor Ting Ardara Peacock Theodore Star- Xor FT. Bedford Fairfield Sasco Hill F. Z. Bedford Tatterney Harris, Jr Philadelphia Bruce Hrantey Country Club Poediley Bullardine Hdward Bullard Joseph A Wakeman Meadowbroolk Road iPfield Maine Peanut Yacht Club Country Club of Palrfield

Hospital Fails to Aid Smoke Victim Charles Kohler

Charles Kohler twenty eight of Water Street was found unconscious on Saturday night and brought to the Emergency hospital by two friends. Doctors said life could not be revived and noted that all illness symptoms were negative. The pair said he had been drinking smoke and were advised to take him somewhere to sleep it off.

Charles Kohler Water Street Mim

Aged farmer and horse die in fire

Brattleboro Vt Sept 12 An aged market gardener Willam Cushman who lived alone was burned to death in a fire that destroyed his barn. He had just driven home and was found by the lantern when it exploded. His horse Leo perished in the blaze.

Brattlelord Willam Cushman Cushman Leo

Spain Ignores Plebiscite as Bull Fight Draws Crowds

In San Sebastian, Sept 12, about fifty thousand attended a bull fight and regatta, while only a few voted on the plebiscite on De Rivera’s government. Voting places were ignored despite appeals, with most ballots cast by women. Reports from Madrid and Barcelona echoed the same indifference.

San Sebastian Spain de Rivera Madrid Barceclona

Shemoth Burial Observed by Orthodox Jews in Bridgeport

Hundreds of Jews attended the burial of the Shemoth or discarded holy books at Adath Israel cemetery in Bridgeport. The bags were auctioned to members of orthodox congregations to fund a future mausoleum or grave marker, with proceeds aiding religious needs. Rabbi A Braude led the ceremony with remarks on respect for authors of holy literature and the event’s centuries‑old custom held twice per century.

Adath Israel Cemetery Tunxip Bridgeport A. Braude Braude Rabbi Braude J. Levenbere New Haven Juling Schine Bridgeport Jewry

Klan Gathers for National Meeting

Washington hosts the Ku Klux Klan as Knights from far regions arrive by auto and train for the third biennial convocation. Delegates from across the United States and territories come to elect imperial wizard and officers and set policy for the year. Sessions are closed to the public.

Washington Bedinn Te Dessend National Pennsylvania Avenue United States Panama Alaska

Brainard Field Equipment Praised by Army Inspector

Hartford, Sept. 12. The installation at Brainard Field for the eleventh observation squadron is cited as the most modern and complete by Captain Charles T. Phillips of the Air Corps. Major General Hammond forwarded the report with praise to Adjutant General Cate. He adds that the machine shop is the best he has seen at any airdrome of the National Guard or regular army.

Hartford Brainard Field Charles T. Phillips Air Oorps United States Army Greed C. Hammond Militia Bureau War Department George M. Cate Phillips National Guard Regular Army

Auto hits man breaks his back in Pittsburgh area

A 25 year old man named Albert Demahick of Jennings Road was injured when struck by an automobile and transported to St Vincent's Hospital. He remained in serious condition after initial care. Police have no record of the accident and friends refused to discuss details.

Albert Demahick Jennings Road St. Vincent's Hospital Oman F. M. Goldys St. Vineehi's Hospital Manes

Correction on Towels Ad Misstated Linen Content

An oversight in Thursday’s ad stated Pure Linen Hand Embroidered Towels and Pillow cases $1. The towels are Pure Linen. the pillow cases should have read cotton. If any purchaser believed they were linen, they may return the items for a full refund.

Hoover rug cleaning ad promises perpetual clean house

The text promotes Hoover as the ideal rug cleaner with positive agitation that beats rugs on the floor and suctions away dirt. It urges a demonstration by calling a Bar number 454 and mentions a Chile payment plan to make ownership easy.

Chile

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