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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 15, 1926

Page

2

Connecticut Convention Hears Battle Over Jury Duty Plank

Delegates at the Connecticut Republican convention debate a platform plank on granting women jury service. Governor Trumbull accepts the nomination while Hull candidates and state leaders press for strong party unity and adherence to constitutional rights amid a tight race for attorney general and other offices.

Williamson Aleo Breusthi Charles J Beyouen New Tpitain Spea Elgert Ll. Darke Danielson AlUing Tau Nerning McTenn Wilhimeon Sanyasa Wales Mclean Tatfarm Serret Coolidge

Mackenzie Wins Fame as Leader at Convention

At the Hartford area convention, Mackenzie’s leadership drew strong support from county delegates and party figures. Key figures including Williamson, Challanger, and Emery attended as the race for attorney general and state positions shaped the party lineup. Delegates debated nominations, with attempts to unite factions and secure endorsements, while observers noted shifts in influence among Stamford, Bridgeport, and Hartford groups.

Driver Tries to Save Pup, Hits Four Children

New York dispatch reports a taxi driver swerved to avoid a mongrel pup, lost control, and struck four schoolchildren on West 49th Street. One girl suffered concussion and fractures. others treated for injuries. Driver Dalziel charged with felonious assault as crowd gathered.

Pup New York Bwhouski John Willamski Anseven West 49Th Str West 49Th Street Frederick Divaiel Third Avenue Pan Palythhnte Hospital Dalziel

Maine Republicans claim light but clear victory data

Representative WHHL R. Wood of Portland, chairman of the Republican congressional campaign, cites a light turnout in yesterday's Milne election in Maine. He says the result reflects national sentiment and the presidential tally shows the party carrying Maine by about 8,000 votes. Brewster is expected to maintain the lead for governor as the final returns come in. The overall tone credits the Republican success to the administration's popularity and voter confidence.

Chicago Whhl R. Wood Prtiana Republan Campiulen Cam Mailten Wood Tereara Ice Republican Party Maine Brewster Woxernor Uno Isenes Chianahomo Matin

Republicans Nominate Hartford Area Candidates

Republicans renominate a slate of Hartford area figures for statewide offices. Candidates include Hiram Tin m, a longtime New Haven and Connecticut political veteran, along with others such as Francis A. Pallot and Ernest E. Rogers, each described with mixed records in public service, business, and state administration.

Fallen Dictator Writes Memoirs Reportedly

A fragmented report claims a fallen dictator is drafting memoirs while reporters note cautious optimism and lingering questions. The piece mentions an interview setting and references unnamed sources, with speculation about timing and publication.

GORSLINES STORY INVOLVES TWO NEW PERSONS IN PROBE

A prose report describes two new figures entering a police inquiry into a murder scene. Witnesses and officials questioned two individuals, with details about their presence at the time of the incident and potential statements yet to be fully disclosed. The article notes ongoing investigations and confidential procedures as authorities pursue further leads.

Gorslines PROBE

Claims Ape Man's Descendant Sparks Debate in Berlin

Kept 4.1APY ape is Descended Tron:nian and net man Ponape, according to Professor Man Westenhofer, custodian of the pitholorion basen as the Bere Jin university. He says certain hire tian der organs evidence that qan's ancestors lived tap a trae in wale. These peri characteris tick Te missing in apes which he declares shows that tee ane repre. STs the subsequent development and proves dhl oman is the der arm oof vam. Prof. We tenhofer eradicated thts sneary before the anthropological congress ban at session in Salaluse.

Berlin Nian Man Ponape Man Westenhofer Bere Jin University Wie Qan Oman We Tenhofer Anthropological Congress Salaluse

Man Charged With Having 3 Wives

Stafford Sept 14 Special George D Roberts of Johnston Pa faced charges after authorities from Caer Te ans ser to Bey indicated he kept three wives. Neighbors testified to multiple households and claims of deception. Court records show Roberts denied the allegations and a trial date was set for later this month.

Stampord George D. Roberts Tohnston Lawes Jonnstos Ardgeo Pete Loboris Erddren Cen Euler Oho Roberts Waieed Oyraditon

Dr Brigham Civil War Authority Dies in Return of Honor

Dr Brigham, longtime Civil War authority, died after a career shaping memory and education at Pines Grigloem Porttan. He advised state and national committees, influenced policy, and was noted for service during major conflicts and reconstruction era in Watertown. His legacy includes teaching, writings, and public roles in federal structures and state departments.

Mrs. Clarence Sturges Wins Point Award at Flower Show

In Fairfield on September 14, Mrs. Clarence B.H. Sturges won the special prize for most points across classes 1 to 18 at the Fairfield Garden Club fall flower show held on Mrs. DeVer Warner's estate. Anita Sturges won in the children’s division. Mrs. Benjamin Riegel led in artistic flower arrangement.

David S. Day DeVer H. Warner Fairfield Clarence BH. Sturgea David Ss. Day Fairfield Garden DeVer IF. Warner Anita Sturges Benjamin Riegel

Pocketbooks Found in Post Office Remain Unclaimed

Pocketbooks found in the Post office, labeled as a seldom heard revenue source of the U S Treasury, were left behind yesterday afternoon in Bridgeport. Careless but wealthy finders contribute to the Treasury as proceeds of the post office counters daily treasure hunt. Other miscellaneous items such as hats stockings pencils and clothing were also recovered.

United States Treasury Arthur J. Connor Bridgeport Treasury Department

Stead Tells Lodge of Canadian Trip at Bridgeport

The Bridgeport Tudge Loyal Order of Moose unit held a regular meeting. Plans for the annual ball in October were announced with entertainment and refreshments to follow. Fred Wis, entertainment committee chair, prepared details for the event and a talk by Stead on a Canada trip and visits to Moose lodges. Harry Close, secretary, returned from New Hampshire and Vermont with notes from his travels.

Bridgeport Fred Wischairman Canada Nile Harry Close New Hampshires Vermont

Seaman Sentenced to Reformatory for Misconduct Case

In Worcester Superior Court Henry Diber faced charges of misconduct with a teen girl and attempted theft from the United Illuminating company. Al W. Tn confessed. Seaman was sent to the reformatory after arraignment. Details describe a Worcester youth’s past movements and a motel restaurant setting.

AL W. Tn Worcester Dunderper Vir Tashov Iil Ams Iluminatine Company

Chinese Cease Firing On Boats in Sept 14 Outline

Dispatch from Londor reports a Chinese cease fire stance and potential mediation by a senior naval official. The article references casualties among British merchants and seamen in a prior incident near Tehans, with Rear Admiral John Ewen Camero urged to visit the site for peace talks.

Londor China Pe Sen Tehans Warhsien John Ewen Camero Uritha Lohans

Vaccination at School Weighs in State Court Suits

Hartford dispatch reports two state court actions on whether children aged seven to sixteen may be kept from school for vaccination. State's Attorney Alcorn plans to prosecute Everett Emmons and John A. Mullett for failure to send their children to attend school, while a civil case seeks an order compelling the Board of Health to certify school entry.

Hartford State John A. Mullett Board of Health Supreme Court Molloy

Darien Man Fined Over Brake Detriments in City Court

Special Aires Crussa of Darien was fined costs by Judge Charles for operating an automobile with defective brakes. Charles Kobies of Ellery Street, Janklyn, was fined $15 and costs for failure to stop on signal. Rufick S¢nden, New York, John HU, Bassiner, Waterbury, Albert R. Marlett of New York, and A F. Oak enkeel of Troselty, N J, were fined $29 each for speeding. George Phelan of 449 East 1231st Street New York, who stole a bicycle here and was later run into by a car, had a 30 day jail sentence suspended. Phelan is sixteen.

Darien Special Aires George Phelan East 1231 Street New York Mamarasook Jugze Duna Phelan

Big Opportunity To Save Money On Gasoline

Motorists of Bridgeport and surrounding area are urged to act on an unprecedented gasoline price-saving plan announced by a local distributor. The scheme promises motorists substantial savings, urging small, cautious purchases until Friday with full details to appear in the Post-Telegram Thursday evening and in Bridgeport papers Saturday and Sunday.

Bridgeport Yternity Eftr Meyer Trmendous Dridzsport Sunde

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