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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1926

Page

2

Walcott May Be Named As Lieutenant Governor

Connecticut Republican delegates at the state convention hear strong support for Walcott as potential lieutenant governor candidate. Governor Trumbull, Senator McLean, and others receive cheers as the party outlines platform priorities and reaffirms faith in state sovereignty, economy, and governance.

Walcott Jampson Hartford Rd. Meidge J. Lene Walsworth Farmington Selma Johnson New U M. Alcorn Jisoh Caplan Morriseex Tith Walter Compton Emma Aaley Tath Charley TL Santor Castella Louh Williams Service Middletown RB. W. Aling Jara Emimons M. . Isbell M. J. Kenealy Col Andrew Shepard League of Voters Gee Trumbull Connecticut Congress Voters’ League Colonel Eaton North Haven Tim Drift Repoblican Party Jean

Holden withdraws as VFW candidate

Hartdeord Sept 12 AP Benedict M Hobsen, candidate for commander in chief Veterans of Foreign Wars, announced in a letter to Commander James Daley of Robinson that he withdraws due to ill health and inability to make the long and arduous trips required. Delegations from several eastern states had pledged their support to him.

Hartdeord Benedict M. Hobsen Veterans of Foreign Wars James Daley Robinson Thly City Bigswauldney Holden

Harrisburg Envoys Visit Yale and New Haven Details

Harrisburg visitors travel by steamer to New Haven, tour Yale University and Wilcox Pier restaurant, and hear H C Mackland of the New Haven railroad. They will then visit New Battlea and Plymouth, dine with the Marchams association, and return to New York for home. Numerous attendees listed across insurance, banking, contracting, and professional fields accompany the delegation.

Harrisburg Yale University Wilcox Pier West Haven H.C. Mackland New Haven Road Nate Connecticut New Battora Plymouth New York Marchams Association TF. Vi Abel Frithr George II Albright Ale Jen Insurance Allen Drag Rist J.C. Arbor Arthur FH. Bailey Proth'notat George FR. Bailey Heard W. Roker Pssal M. Bake Ambi Frank M. Kough Ar,ler Asytot Ak Narley Curtey Geo. W. Bauder BE. HE. Beichenan Thornton 4. Bell Frank J. Penner William GB. Bennett R. N. Bernheisel Irving Berry FE. Bradler Pennsylvania State Telephone and eTraffic Association John T. Hreta City Meorge L. Brtcker Electriler Ts. M. Lirfoker Baker W. L. Brigthill John Brighthill W. A. Brownewell H. F. Brunho William Brunner Prank FL Davenpor A. P. Davie Park A. Deckard A. DeLone Ventaurint Hernan A. Barley Federsi Sauare Grrase S. PB. Eby Ralph C. Eekels Eekenrod Ingarine Neen Prchard G Ernest Ingy W. Bd. Everhard Vdear Ll. Fair Promblie F. Er Ays William G. Bisher Fotrer H. Frain Yo. Brancds Albert Goho Ilennvy Ft Francis J. Tall George A. Hall Chambersburg Baking Company J. HY. Hall Hang Hershey John ©. Herman Harry JOS. Klinedhos Samuel Klammius Seorga PT Koehier Harry Inamith Fr. C. Koons Arthur Weplovits George T. Duammas Oaidy James G. Langan Elor Ti J Lanshe de, T. Javerty A. We Tase Dent Frank Gute Hares Lus James Tula Row. Lyon WS. McCachren John Metta Mieke HK. Moe

Club Here to Welcome C of C Echoes And Merchants List

A long fragment lists numerous local businesspeople and managers by name, including bankers, insurers, retailers, manufacturers, and service providers. The scattered names cover autos, plumbing, electricals, baking, real estate, and more, framed as a directory or social register item from a business community page.

Navy plane crash claims lieutenant during Schneider Cup race

Lieutenant Harmon J. Norton, Marine corps officer born in Albany New York, was killed when a Navy plane crashed into the Potomac River near Washington during Schneider Cup trials. Norton served since 1918 and left a widow, Mrs. Norton, in New York City.

Potomac Apuie

Bread Method Recovers Body In Lake Search

Mrs. Lewis disappears during a fishing trip on the Housatonic near Lake Year Sandy Mook. Officers recover her body south of a railroad trestle after a prolonged search aided by Lake Ridgefield barracks. The medical examiner consents to morgue transport. her husband and family in Jacksonville Florida mourn. Funeral plans set for tomorrow in Newtown.

Woeman Jones Bushy Bilgefield Barracks Offivers William Tripp Eltmer Ablstrin Housatonia River WH. Ll. Kingman Newtown EW. Troy Sandy Hook Sergeant Bushy Lewis Love Louis Curdy Herth Bridgeport Willam Curdy Xerti Jacksonville Fla Coot Bent Ashe As Nay Misssing Becthy Teterent Mountain Grove Cemete Mgr Wenner Kerth Miami Fire Louis Kerti Thin City

Milford Motorist Held By Coroner in Death

Milford, Va.—A Milford motorist was held by the coroner for criminal responsibility in the death of a person struck by a vehicle on September 4 in Avin. Coroner BU Rix found the motorist responsible after investigation. No further details provided.

Milford Aven Klettarrell Miford Su Fog Thia City BU Rix Roal Nevoarrell

S acco Vanzetti in new trial appeal alert

In a new trial appeal for Sacco and Vanzetti, sworn statements detail the Morrell gang links in Providence. Testimony cites Manuel Pacheco in Charlestown prison and Brackton witnesses who observed a murder car near a Providence shoe factory in 1920, with photos failing to identify the driver.

Charlestown Madelros Morell Pachero Madeiros Providence Madefros Brackton Louis Ayes Kelly Minnie Kennedy Fouth Brainties James F. Weeks Ccraft Wrentheam Bank Morellganz Weeks Succo-Vanzetti Owl

Mexican Bandits Kidnap American Posenthal Case Near Cuernavaca

Six masked bandits stopped the Rosenthal car about five miles from Cuernavaca en route to Mexico City and robbed the occupants. They forced Rosenthal to accompany them while other parties escaped and fled toward troops. A second car carrying Herbert V. Quick and friends was fired upon as it neared the scene. The bandits, believed to be Indians not linked to any group, disappeared despite swift pursuit and alarms raised in Cuernavaca.

Jose T. Ross Mexico City Cuerenavaca Rosenthal Herbert V. Quick Anglo-South American Bank Bandita Quick Banete Lang Cuermavaca Widder Koeenthal Zabler Cuernavaca Lane Zahler Rosenthals United States Surayel Mexico

Assailant Granted Week Long Court Continuance

Colchester reports a continuance for one week in a case involving Hyman Morrison. Morrison, arrested on August X, was beaten into unconsciousness. counsel sought delays while the matter develops under Justice Fred A. Rukor.

Colchester CAI Fred A. Rukor Suuekl Cnunsel Hyman Morrison Thia Priue Mareus Mmorrigan Sas

Bomb plot suspect says no help as arrests top three hundred

Rome dispatch reports Undersecretary Brandi in talks with Foreign Minister Briand and notes Italian refugee activity in France. Police detain over 300 suspects tied to the alleged plot against Mussolini. Gino Lucetti, who bombed the Premier’s car, proclaims no accomplices and claims lack of funds would have doomed his effort.

Rome Jrandt Briand France Geneva Rance Italy Mussolini Lucetti

Engineering program resumes at Bridgeport institute

Engineering work is resumed here for graduate activity. The school, now in its third year, operates self supporting with a roughly $10 000 balanced budget. Endorsed by the Engineers' club Manufacturers association and Bridgeport Chapter A 3 M E. Tuition is 75 for the year payable in three installments. Final exams run May 27 to June 1. Single courses available at proportional rates. 158 students enrolled in two years, 100 completed courses. many sophomores and juniors return.

Bosis Engineers’ Club The Manufacturers Association Bridgeport

Unusual Plan To Buy Gasoline Promised Public

A leading New England gasoline distributor pledges Bridgeport motorists a novel offer to cut fuel costs. The plan, to be announced in the Post Telegram Thursday, promises savings for those who buy through the program for a few days. The ad aims to spark immediate patronage with a “money in the bank” appeal.

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