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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1926

Page

6

Lawyers Slayer Son of Rich Man Probe Discloses

Portland Missouri dispatch reports Benjamin H Turner accused of traveling 3009 miles from Mexico City to kill James D Len a promoter. Authorities say Turner, son of Mrs Charles Turner, had left home at 16, worked in a bank in San Francisco then New Mexico, claimed to be an accountant for a mining company, was acquitted, and his father died last March leaving an estate of 125010. Burial occurred in Moravia Iowa.

Portland Benjamin H. Turner Mexico City James Dlen Charles 7 Turner Hallen Falmouth Fercalde Pounse Feen United States Turner Inter Varey Brothers New Mexico San Francisco Moravia Iowa

Mountain rescue tale from Belknap summit

Concord New Hampshire dispatch details a rescue after Mount Belknap climber Page slipped breaking his ankle. Ladd carried the 144 pound patient down the trail to a base camp and hospital where doctors noted the bone was set well and cast applied. Sadd, a former British flying corps member, aided the descent and awaits further care.

Concord N H Mount Belknap Aime Nou Wilbur Jne Washington Page Department of Commerce Victor Fada R. G. Dunn and Company Ladd Sadd Sadd Sadd

Reward Offered for Dead Mail Bandits

A national post office reward is announced for dead or captured mail thieves in the act. Irving Gaver, assistant postmaster general, voices strong support for protecting mail delivery and transport security. The offer includes a cash bounty and mentions potential use of Marines for guard duties if threats escalate.

United States Irving Gaver Geneal F. Connor Todac Ates

Pint With Every Suit Brings Tailor to City Court

NEW HAVER AP. Paul Thomas owner of a small tailor shop at 904 Grand Street faced liquor law charges after cops found a ten gallon still operating and a pint offered with each pressed suit. He claimed business was poor and the inducement was to help sales. The case was continued to Saturday.

New Haver Paul Thomas Uilor Grand Street City Court Thomas Taltoring Dusiness Grand Avenue

Legion Voyage to Paris Faces Growing Opposition

Washington report says the 1927 American Legion convention may abandon plans to move to Paris after rising opposition from boulevard crowds and state chapters. Illinois and Iowa leaders have cooled on the trip, with government officials uneasy about the pilgrimage as Philadelphia meetings approach.

Washington American Legion Paris Legion Philadelphia Illinois Iowa

Exchange Seat Sold By Broker On New York Stock Exchange

Rotmuse long-standing member of the New York Stock Exchange sold his seat today for 150000 dollars. He bought it in 1378 for under 7100. Boumage, active member, left the floor about two months ago. Only five members have longer continuous service. John D. Rockefeller, though retired from business, retains NYSE membership and did not buy a seat until ten years after Rotmuse.

New York Rotmuse New York Stock Exchange Boumage Sincere Exchange John D. Hockefeller Firrige

Greenfield Fair closes with top ribbons and lively auctions

On September 16 at Fairfield the Greenfield Grange Fair crowned vegetable and fruit winners led by W os Lanterman with blue ribbons and Hidu with fruit honors. A banquet tea room supper and evening entertainment drew large crowds as judges priced and sold exhibits, booths and food stalls stayed busy, and an extensive charity auction wrapped up the event.

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