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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1926

Page

5

Spain Faces Growing Army Mutiny and Crisis

A Daily Express special correspondent in Spain reports a spreading mutiny across artillery, cavalry, infantry, and air forces. King Alfonso's trip to Madrid followed by officers prompts promises of support to mutineers, while Primo de Rivera clings to power. Civil liberties collapse, unrest grows, and a royal abdication scenario is floated as Spain edges toward greater turmoil.

Londo The Daily Express Spain Artilery Corps Ehen‘iaye Segovia Alfonso Madrid del Lean Martrid Primo de Rivera del Leon Mulien Morocco Piimo de Rivera Court Martia Primo di Rivera Rusa Spats Prince Juan Victoria Queen Victoria Great Britain Primo de River Wxation America

Committee Examines Plans for Gas Tanks

Five petitions reviewed by the Fire committee of the Common Council for gas tanks and related installations. Proposals include a six car garage at 466 Bostock Avenue, private gas tanks and pumps at multiple properties, and storage for a used car business. Names include Jonn Krusper, George Street residents, J F Bodner, Ballon, Frank Bet-Hie, and Frank Wells.

The Common Council Jonn Krusper Bostock Avenue Laska Coat Jerr George Street Gray Line Bus Corporation Frank Bet- Hie Jefferson Street Wfield Avenue Automata Frank HL Wells Park City Launc Thorpyon Street Fricrate Fas Privatus

Milford Youth Dies of Gunshot Injury

Charles Leachman a 17 year old of Morningaide near Woodment died at Grace Hospital New Haven shortly after midnight yesterday from gunshot wounds suffered when a pistol he found at home exploded on Sunday. An emergency operation failed to save him.

Charles Leachman Woodment Grace Hospital New Haven

Gas heater blamed for $250 blaze in Fairfield home

Fire department reports a July field blaze caused by an overheated gas water heater at the home of Mrs Matyv 2 on Reet road Fairfield. About $250 in damage resulted before firefighters from the July field Fire Department extinguished the fire.

Man Says He Sold Car Involved In Boy Collision

An automobile listed as owned by Howard Farley of 286 Lafayette Street failed to stop Thursday after striking Reginald Wicus, 14, at Lindley Street and North Avenue. Farley claimed he sold the car to Jack Dunn at Capitol Avenue last Thursday and that it was not in his possession when the boy was struck. the boy escaped injury.

Howard Farley Lafayette Street Reginald Wicus North Avenue Lindley Street Farley Jack Dunn Capitol Avenue

Ship's Paymaster Robbed by Thugs in Philadelphia Reach

Four masked men robbed Clyde R. Falkenstein paymaster for Merchants and Miners in full daylight aboard a steamship as passengers watched. A bag containing 4289 was taken after a struggle with two victims, others pursued but the robbers fled in a car. license number was obtained.

Philadelphia Wise Clyde Falkenstein Merchants and Miners Transportation Company Thomas Fitzpatrick Howard Parkenstein Delaware Avenue Witzpatrick Fitzpatrick

Youth on way to Harvard swindled in Niagara Falls

George G. Robinson a 20 year old Mound City Illinois student en route to Harvard Law School was duped by two confidence men in Niagara Falls New York. He lost 57 dollars after meeting a Buffalo man who joined with an English accented man to fleece him. Robinson surrendered his wallet and tickets to prove good faith. The trio split with the Buffalo man failing to return.

Niagara Falls N.Y George G. Robinson Mound City Ims Boston Harvard Law School Robinson

Redmen Seek Fernald’s Place in Ellsworth Race

Fulton J. Redman of Ellsworth announced his candidacy for the Democratic nomination in the November 1 special primary to fill the vacancy caused by Senator Bert M. Fernald’s death. A special election will be held November 29.

Ellsworth Maine Fulton J. Redman United States Bert M. Fernald West Poland Fernald

Des Moines Sought as Site for 1925 Convention

Des Moines is urged as the site for the 1925 National Convention by Iowa Democratic leader Clyde Herning. Chicago sources quote favorable responses from several states and city leaders, with opponents citing neutral ground concerns and Chicago preferred due to George F. Brennan’s influence. Proponents cite Des Moines as a strategic center amid agricultural unrest.

Chicago Clyde Herning Iowa Imily News Des Moines Herning Greif Tennesser St la Eald Deneve Louisvile New York

McCormack Suffocated Audience, Japanese Review Sparks Debate

St Paul Minn Jan 17 AP John McCormack famed tenor read about a Japanese review claiming he suffocated his audience during a performance. McCormack dismissed the translation as sensational and challenged the interpretation urging a proper inquiry into the alleged incident.

ST Paul, Minn John Meormick Ike Erica Motormark Myr McCormick

Yale Drama Moves Into New Theatre Building

Yale University's Department of Drama moved into the new York Street theatre building, part of the School of Fine Arts. The facility includes a 400 seat ground floor hall and 304 balcony seats, a 40 foot deep stage, rehearsal rooms, a green room with library, a basement experimental theatre, and offices for instructors and the Yale Dramatic Association.

New Haven Yale University New Theatre York Street Department of School of Fine Arts Edward §. Harkness New York City Yale Dramatic Association George Pierce Baker Rake

Westboro Woman Dies as Driver Held in Manslaughter

Joseph Garcia of Vineyard Haven was held in $1,000 bonds in Oak Bluffs district court on a manslaughter charge after the death of Mrs. Allen M. Smalley of Westboro. The fatal collision occurred last Tuesday, the first on Martha's Vineyard in years. Mrs. Smalley was a summer resident of Oak Bluffs.

Vineyard Haven Masa Joseph Garcia Oak Bluffs Allen M. Smalley Westboro Smalley Garcia Martha's Vineyard

Stamford K of C Elect Officers At Stamford Council

At a meeting of St Augustine Council Knights of Columbus in Stamford on September 17, officers were elected. Grand knight Thomas J. Convery deputy grand knight Joseph A. Brennan chancellor Lawrence Hogan recording secretary Biward Foster treasurer James T. Brenna advocate Daniel Ryan warden John J. Clancy inside guard Thomas Ormond outside guard Joseph Dolan trustee three years James J. Healey. The council will hold a smoker on October 21.

Stamford St. Augustine Knights of Columbus Thomas J. Convery Joseph A. Brennan Lawrence Hogan Biward Foster James T. Brenna Daniel Ryan John J. Clancy Thomas Ormond Joseph Dolan James J. Healey

Deputy Registrars to Be Selected in Each District

Republican district chairmen were notified by town chairman Alfred W. Burdick to submit names of men in their districts to serve as deputy registrars of voters for election day. Each district will have one Republican and one Democratic deputy registrar.

Reputican Republicin Alfred W. Burdick

Hartford Officials Play Here Next Year

Hartford officials hosted Bridgeport visitors for a Capital City outing. About 60 Bridgeport officials attended, with Major Norman C. Stevens leading the reception and the Parkside nine winning 12 to 5. A dinner followed in Goodwin Park, then vaudeville and other entertainment at the Lorel Garde.

Hartford Die Ham Goodwin Park Lorel Garde

Republican Senate Nomination In Doubt

Stamford, Sept 17. The Republican nomination for senator from the Twin Rivers district remains unsettled as Senator Matthew Ho Kenealy eyes reelection. If Kenealy is not chosen a Greenwich man is expected to receive the nomination. The convention will be held in October.

Stamford Stunter Frienwich Matthew Ho Keneaty Kenealy

Hosiery Closeout Offer On Pointex Stock

Medium weight Pointex hosiery offered at a closeout reduction with rifle tops and feet. Wide variety of light and dark shades available for immediate purchase.

Colorful long sleeve prints with gingham trim fashion note

All new long sleeve styles feature colorful prints and gingham with white collars and cuffs and embroidery trim. Sizes range from 2 to 6.

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