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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1926

Page

5

Eugene Stetson Wins Prize Race At Pequot Club

Eugene W. Stetson Jr won the Vice Commodore's prize for O class boats in the Pequot Yacht Club weekend regatta. The Paraquet finished six minutes ahead of its class rival Heron. Other results include Bellott's Eclipse winning a special S class race and Mala Ll leading Star class, with Ardara close behind. The sea was smooth and wind light, and a club gala opening for the new clubhouse is planned for November.

Southport Specelal Eugene W. Stetson, Jr Commandore Pequot Yacht Club Fie Ita Heron Frederick W Cornelius Perry Beliott Eclipse Erne George A Shemood Mala Ll FLT Bedford George A. Shewood Ardara D. S. Starling E. L. W. Turtls Tee Colleen F E. Bedford W. J. McHugh M. Wharton Resatta Rave Paraquet Biré John K. d Achiott Ful-O-Pep Carolyn Starling Swallow

Varicose Veins Reduced or Money Back Ad

Hindle's Drug Stores advertises Moode's Emerald Oil to shrink varicose veins in days. An order bottle applied twice daily promises veins grow smaller and return to normal with regular use. Small bottle lasts long and is sold by Hindle's Pharmacy.

Hindle Moode

Democrats Fail to Name Canaan Ticket in Election

Hartford Sept 20 AP The secretary of state is informed that the Democrats of Canaan have not nominated a ticket for town official election next month. Woodlang has nominated a proposed ticket and Ulonfield and Brinford have named citizen Gehets.

Canaan Hartford Secretary of State Democrats of Lion of Town Wooadlang Promlbiken Uirket Ulonfield Brinford

Mass taxi firms plead for lower insurance rates

Three Greater Boston rixicab companies petition the Supreme Court to annul or amend compulsory automobile insurance rates set by Jessey Mank, a state insurance commissioner. They claim the tax rate is unfair, unreasonable, confiscatory, and discriminatory, and ask approval of a bond form. Commissioner Monk says he will leave the matter to the attorney general.

Boston Rixicab Jessey Mank Wis Town Taxi, Inc Cahs Cummings Brothers Cambridge Taal Gpanablus PT Monk Tath

Stratford Primary Election Set for Tuesday

Stratford will hold a municipal primary at Sterling Memorial building with boxes open in the afternoon and evening. Four candidates seek representative seats, and two vie for probate judge. both categories will stay on the November ballot, as will alderman candidates for justice of the peace.

Stratford Sterling Memorial Building Helen E. Lewis Emily W. Mohr Rex BeLacour Harold CL. Lavell Vut ALD Justice of the Peace

STATE DEMOCRATS TO MEET IN NEW HAVEN TODAY

Democratic leaders gather at Taft Hotel headquarters in New Haven to plan and discuss campaign strategy ahead of the November election. Chairman James J. Walsh calls the meeting for today to map out a campaign plan as both parties prepare for the vote on Tuesday November 2.

James J. Walsh Democratic State Committee Taft Hotel New Haven

Woman Swimmer Quits Channel Near Dover

Miss Mona MacLellan abandoned a Channel crossing attempt near Dover as Horace Carey struggled to keep pace. The swimmer was pulled from the water off the Dover pier after 2 hours 20 minutes, following an attempt that began last night from Calais.

Dover England Mona MacLellan Miss MacLellan Horace Carey Miss Marlellan Cane Gris-Ney France

Ex Kaiser's Son Sued for Divorce in Potsdam

Prince Eitel Friedrich, 43, son of the former Kaiser, is sued for divorce by Sophia Charlotte, former Duchess Von Ohlenburg, on incompatibility. The couple, married Feb 27, 1906, in Berlin, have no children and have lived apart recently. No co respondent named and planned remarriage denied.

Potsdam Ger Eitel Friedrich Kaislr Sophia Charlotte Pformer Geere Potsdan Castle Wilhelm von Berg Nelther

Stratford bridge delay costs city $248 claim

The Stratford avenue bridge delay prompts a damage claim against the city by Bridgeport Towing line seeking $248.25 for the tug John W. Ferrett. The tug was held in the Pequonnock river from 1:15 p.m. July 21 to 6:46 a.m. July 22, with a partial $12 time entry on July 21.

Stratford Avenue Bridgeport Towing Line John W. Ferrett Pequonnock River

Wage Rate Asked Is Fifteen Dollars Per Hour

A bid proposes a rate of 15 dollars per hour, noting the request includes compensation from a certain time period. Details are limited and the source emphasizes the hourly wage figure without additional context.

Secretary to Liszt Dies in Germany

Weimar Germany Sept 20 Pauline Apel eighty eight one of the few remaining associates of Franz Liszt secretary to the great composer for 20 years and after his death served as caretaker of his home

Weimar Thuringia Pauline Apel Franz Liszt

Hoyt Favored by New Haven G O P

New Haven Republicans favor renominating Samuel J Hoyt as representative while Hannah D Townsend is the other rep in question with some doubt about her willingness to run again.

New Haven Samuel J. Hoyt Hannah D. Townsend Jnun

Tire Full of Lain Nn A New Sealing Compound

A quirky advertisement promotes a seating compound claimed to seal leaks and prevent punctures. It touts a product called Meal-A-Tire and offers free complete treatment via Mr. Newman at 832 N. 3, Rockford, Illinois, inviting readers to write today.

Rockford, Il Newman

Body by Fisher Emblem Marks Top Quality Across Price Classes

The text extols Body by Fisher as the symbol of the best, learned through long experience by the industry’s leading engineers. It promises safety, beauty, comfort, convenience, and luxury across all price levels, making the products instantly pre-eminent.

Fisher

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