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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1926
Page
3
The National Woman's Christian Temperance Union declares the presidential campaign will hinge on prohibition. National president urges delegates to frame the platform around “wet and dry” choices, signaling a decisive push for a national liquor policy amid party managers’ plans.
Voters align on the prohibition issue as major party tactics hinge on dry vs wet lines. The association against the eighteenth Amendment plans to reorganize for a final push to defeat the amendment and prevent a dry presidential victory, aiming to avert a possible calamity on Election Day.
Philadelphia observers from Baptist Methodist and Presbyterian churches denounce the planned Dempsey Tunney heavyweight title fight at the Sesquicentennial stadium. They pass resolutions at weekly meetings opposing the event as part of the nation’s fair celebration.
Ammonia fumes from a burst ammonia tank at Hartford Provana company caused a building on Pleasant Street to be evacuated. Scores of families fled the tenement while workmen tried to shut off the supply and firefighters arrived with protective gear. Cattle awaiting slaughter were scattered as the scene stabilized and the alarm was sounded.
States Attorney Hugh W Alcorn works on the Thatongo murder case as soon as Cevaie Barler is returned from Detroit where he has been held since capture. Det Sgt John I Madison to obtain Governor Smith's extradition signature. Barler to be brought back to Hartford Police Station.
Governor Alfred E Smith signs papers for Cesare Barberi to be returned to Hartford Connecticut to face a charge of something. Barberi was recently arrested. Barberi is expected to be transported to the capital tomorrow to face extradition paperwork.
An unidentified plaintiff sues for 55000 alleging burns to her hair during a permanent wave procedure. The case names Jennie Le Sine and Le Grand Heau as defendants and references damages sought from Wis Lille Stulen of Las Oringe. The report notes related arson charges and a court dismissal due to identity error in a separate matter.
In Seattle on September 18 AP reports voters face key issues in the state primary. Prohibition policy and World Court questions loom while candidates seek nominations for U S Senate and state offices. The field includes Wes Jones and opponents on the Republican side amid debates on taxes and education funding.
A catalog-like list details big discounts on sanitary aprons silk items and rubberized fabrics. Included are sanitary belts hose supporters laundry bags shoe bags dress shields and cretonne goods with regular prices and sale prices shown.
Special sale pricing on notions and accessories with multiple brand lines. Elena Daisy Brouk lawn Vogue and Brooklawn items include mesh cap shapes in all shades with varied quantities and handsome discounts. Hair pins buttons corsets curlers soap linex shoe trees water wave combs and pearl buttons offered at reduced unit and box prices.
Two men were arrested following an inquest into a fire at an improvised moving picture venue in a village on a Sunday night. Patrick Downs, operator, and Walhenford, owner, faced charges of negligence for exposing inflammable films and burning candies on the table where the films were exposed.
Toina Wilbur daughter of Secretary Curtice Wilbur joins the New Haven High School faculty to teach French. Her engagement to be married last June is noted, and she has begun instruction duties.
Eight typhoid cases were reported to health authorities across Haddon Heights and nearby areas. An area of approximately square miles including Berrington, Audubon, Bon, and Gakhn was affected, with officials urging the public to boil all water and heed health board broadcasts for safety.
New Haven editor Loren Norite Osborn of the We New Hisvee Journal ridiculed a proposed Democratic nominee for U.S. senator, saying Lonergan had not shown seriousness and that he would not support him if nominated unless Lonergan changed his behavior. Osborn denied being a candidate himself and noted his Democratic affiliation.
Wide range of sewing goods offered at cut rates. Clark’s O N T sewing cottons in white and black on sale, plus John J Clark’s spools. Basting threads, button threads, sewing silks, needles, embroidery and darning needles, machine needles, oil, and assorted bias tape and rick rack on sale with lower prices and multi-pack deals.
Cotton tape silk ribbon elastic webbing collar bands hooks and eyes snap fasteners pins darning cotton dress linings and waist linings are offered at discounted sale prices. Numerous items include sale prices per yard or per dozen with quantities shown and main floor location.
The store advertises prints from 29 to 39 cents per yard, including cotton prints resembling wool, Schantung silks, and Jersey and Nainsook for underwear. It highlights fast color guarantees, a wide color range, and 54 inch wool blends at 3.00 per yard, with fall shades and third floor display.
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