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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1926
Page
2
The Connecticut Democratic convention endorsed Tyler for United States Senate with Morris and Waters prominent among nominees for governor and lieutenant governor. The platform pledged decentralization, strict enforcement of laws, and no saloons, emphasizing free government, limited federal power, and reform of state taxes and jury service for women.
An American is killed by Mexican brigands in a nighttime ambush near a border area. Reports describe a chaotic clash with gunfire as authorities pursue suspects and investigate the murder.
A list of Democratic nominees includes 38 veterans with varied careers. Tyke Valleman an attorney and former legislative figure is referenced, alongside Peter Kennedy, Joseph Browne, Frederick McCarthy, Milo Robertson Waters, Arther Hadley, David Ricuman, and others. The roster notes military service, prior offices, and party roles, highlighting veteran public service and political involvement.
A crazed man wounded a girl and killed two youths with a shotgun in a family home. Police surrounded Bartolomew as he fired at the door for nearly an hour before a fatal shot ended the standoff.
The article reports Henry Stevens testifying that his alibi for September 14 1922 cannot be proven under oath. Simpson claims Stevens was at the scene of the murder and that witnesses will prove it. A change of venue hearing is scheduled for next Thursday before Judge Wollben.
A vessel of Italian registry sinks off the British coast with no crew seen. A Lloyds wireless report cites multiple craft in assistance and suggests the crew abandoned ship and were picked up as the seas were slight and the weather fair.
About 40 Bridgeport officials joined Mayor Norman Stevens on a Hartford outing. A staged speeding arrest near Meriden sparked a light clash, later smoothed over. The two cities then played a baseball game with Bridgeport winning 12 to 8, followed by a dinner at Hippewin Park.
A mysterious report says an arrest order named Aimee M Pherson before she vanished and reappeared at Ocean Park. A Chicago attorney later sent an affidavit from a radio operator stating the woman at the cottage was not Mrs. McPherson and a so called Miss X was involved.
Sept 16 conference to discuss objections to a 130000 expenditure for a building project. Participants include residents opposing the plan and city officials set to outline the work scope and timing. Local groups push for a full review before any further steps are taken.
Rita Crome of Mae Avenue fell from a porch at her home and sustained a fractured nose. The girl was taken to the emergency hospital for treatment.
Two Bridgeport youths, George Keginger and Albert Buckingham, served aboard the Robin Gray when a three day fire raged in her hold off Wilmington North Carolina. Coast Guard cutters assisted as the ship reached Frying Pan Shoals under its own power with the blaze extinguished. The crew, led by the chief engineer, faced peril during the battle while en route from New York to the Pacific via the Panama Canal. The vessel, 8900 tons, carried seamen including M De Gray of New London and family ties noted among the crew.
Mrs. Clara Wrowthers, sixty, visiting at 166 West Liberty Street, died from a heart attack last night. Emergency services arrived too late. Medical Examiner R. De Luca authorized removal of the body by undertaker Ian Aindertaker.
An ambulance was dispatched after a report a child had been struck by a car at Tesington avenue and Jamca street. The child was found uninjured and later three year old Ralph Al Scott of 200 Linen avenue arrived at the hospital with his parents from the same accident scene.
G s Nelson of 342 Wiley avenue, an employee at Handy and Harman airfield, severed an artery in his left finger yesterday afternoon. He sought treatment at Emergency hospital last night after the injury caused heavy bleeding. Dr. Maberlin closed the artery and applied two stitches.
An ambulance log lists multiple medical emergencies including Gus Barrofie aged 25 with lacerations to the right hand and Michael O Connell with internal injuries and a fracture. They were transported to St Vincent's Hospital from various streets including Lexington Avenue and Jones Street. The chaotic notes reference American Tube and Stamping and other local locations with unclear times and names.
Testimony in the Daugherty case details Jesse W. Smith signing all payments at the H Street house and in the Justice Department. Walter D. Miller, former butler to Daugherty and Smith, recounts visits by John T. King and other prominent figures and says Smith paid the bills. Miller describes Smith’s office in the Justice Building and notes frequent late work at the H Street house.
Joseph W. Brock of 83 Franklin Street Danbury was arrested near Bethel with two youths in his car under a grave charge. State policemen Lew Carell and Henry Palau took him into custody for a preliminary hearing bond set at 10 000. Justice Arthur Taylor found probable cause and ordered Brock held for the September term of the superior court under bonds of 7 000. A second serious charge may follow. Brock, active in Danbury welfare work and founder of the Danbury Boys Club, is married with one child and has been prominent in city social and business life.
A jealous husband at a colored dance assaulted Sherman with a broken bottle after confronting him about an affair with the wife's. Sherman, 26, of 145 Tindley Street, was treated at Emergency Hospital by Dr. Haberlin, receiving four stitches for deep cuts.
White House asks pursuit of bandits while noting Rosenthal's body recovered. State Department stays in touch with developments as Washington weighs actions over Mexico. President views no need for intervention, asserts American life and property will be protected and Mexican authorities are taking steps to restore order.
Damien September 16 The selectmen call a special town meeting for September 27 in Rayleache to act on the Board of Finance recommendation to appropriate 375000 for a new high school. A special tax is expected to raise the money.
The Fairfield County Council of Religius holds its annual convention in Greenwich at the First Presbyterian Church on October 16. Leaders from local churches gather for the relocation discussion and religious matters.
The International Railway company filed a petition with the Public Service commission in Albany seeking a ten cent fare for Buffalo transit. The move could alter interurban and toll bridge rates into Harrisburg and affect former A. G. office employee Hansard T. Jones and Sophie L. D. Hillma, stenographer to Miller, in government document checks and travel vouchers marked for identification as evidence.
W J Fisher a New York man claiming to work for Fisher Body and a GM subsidiary was arrested in Stamford after Bassick works manager H C King accused him of obtaining money by false pretenses. Fisher posted bail of 560 dollars via Western Union after being booked and asked for a Saturday continuation.
The Board of Police Commissioners meets briefly with no new appointments. President Sainvueawe presides after returning from Europe and plans to inspect street intersections and review lighting recommendations by Superintendent Flanagan. A $25 reward from a Hartford insurer is paid to Detective Sergeant John P. Curry for recovering a stolen car. Funds go to the Sick Benefit fund by vote. Detective Sergeant Curry recovered a closed car owned by Oscar Moore.
Police search the Columbia Falla countryside for two youths named Foss and a Bangor girl as the elopers evade authorities. An automobile associated with the case was fraudulently obtained by David Foss, who may be linked to the girl, with the pair possibly returning to Ellsworth where school admission would be denied.
Sept 16 special Alfonso Monvero, 249 West Main St, was overcome by gas while a cap was removed from a pipe during repairs at the Stamford Gas and Electric Co plant on Shipping Avenue. Dr Ralph W Carne aided by moving him to Stamford Hospital where he regained consciousness after about thirty minutes. His condition is not serious.
The New Haven Surgical Company advertises belts and corsets crafted after long experience with the human body. Attendants offer free consultations at 158 Fairfield Ave in Bridgeport, claiming their appliances provide targeted, comfortable abdominal support post operation and are endorsed by local physicians.
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