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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1926
Page
5
President Coolidge denounces the Democrat demand for a one year tax cut of 1.6 billion dollars, stating it would require debt restructuring and harm national credit. He warns surpluses do not guarantee deficits and cautions against cutting taxes while the economy is weak.
In Worwich on September 14 AP reports 77 year old Fred Schneider of 46 Oakridge Street shot himself at his home after learning he was to be sent to a home for aged men and that his wife was in hospital. He died from his self-inflicted wound. Burns followed as he collapsed on bedding.
In the Criminal Court of Common Pleas Judge Huxford warned carriers to screen cargoes after Louis J. Golden of New York City, employed by Crowe Transportation, was arrested in Stamford on June 23 for possessing 250 pints of grain alcohol in a Crowe truck. The firm claimed no knowledge of contents and stated shipments originated in Springfield and would go to Holyoke. The prosecutor asked that a transport charge be dropped after Golden paid $200, with the case nolled.
Connecticut Mills announces plans to shift half of its machinery south due to poor profit margins from high manufacturing costs. About 418 of 1,200 workers at Jal Wi ver Taunton and Fall Tier plants affected as leadership seeks a southern location with lease or shared facilities. The firm has not paid dividends on second preferred or common stock since 1920.
The Army blimp TU-7 departed Scott Field Belleville Illinois at 3 pm two hours early to escape weather. It faced an electrical storm before landing this morning during the Illinois state American Legion convention visit.
The Ladies Aid society of the Methodist church will hold an 8:36 PM Friday program of recitations and music with Dr. Guthrie of New York as speaker. Ice cream and cake will be sold to raise funds for a new church stove. Several local residents and families are noted for recent travels and visits.
Washington February 1. Mrs Hannah Ford Davis aged 74 mother of Secretary of Labor Davis died at her home in Sharon Pennsylvania early today. Secretary Davis left Washington last night upon learning his mother was critically ill and will arrive home soon.
New York report states Charles W. Morse unfit to stand trial for mail fraud involving Investora in three corporations capitalized at 90 million dollars. Neurology professor Dr. Goodhart concludes Morse cannot handle protracted trial or assist counsel. Other defendants, including Morse’s three sons, to face trial on October 4.
Dominick Pola of 1 Dean Street Atamiorf said he brandished a revolver and threatened to shoot a man last July 11 to avoid a whipping by a threatening crowd. Police Sergeant Paul Hayes testified Fuda was arraigned in Stamford Criminal Court for assault with a dangerous weapon as the trial continued.
Paul Smiths New York reports President Coolidge voices pride in health, stating his health was good upon arrival and remains excellent. He says to friends he is the healthiest president ever. Mr and Mrs Coolidge will return to Washington Saturday.
Despondent over health James Beswick 8 committed death by own action in his kitchen at 2 High Street Norwich. His wife Aris found the body. Acting Medical Examiner ruled death by own action. Earlier Fred Schneider 70 shot himself at OakWidge Street, despondent over wife in hospital and move to an old man’s home.
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