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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 1926

Page

3

Gifts Proposed by Relief Corps for Veterans

In Des Moines on Sept 21 the Women’s Relief corps auxiliary gathered to hear President Catha McBride Hostetler speak. A $1000 gift for a Go YOR project and $20 for the Christ illness fund were proposed, with other allocations including $400 for child welfare work and a $5 monthly pension proposal. The encampment, largest in five years, saw General John Kosman note 188452 members overall and a balance of $33,722.81.

EpEs Moines Catha Mina John Kosman Atse W Krchas Funes

Condemned trio in Cambridge file plea papers

A petition to assign error in the ruling of Tadge Posduck qualifies as a new trial request by the three condemned bandits John Joe Loughlin Edward Hewutein and Pevereaux in the murder of James H Ferne during a holdup. The case seeks a hearing date.

Cambridge Tadge Posduck James H Ferne Pevereaux John Joe Loughlin Edward Hewutein

Train derailment in West Virginia injures many passengers

A Baltimore and Ohio passenger train derailed near Orlando West Virginia en route from Charleston to Gratton. More than twenty people were hurt and a woman, name not learned, was seriously injured according to a railroad office report.

Pittsburgh Pao Baltimore Orlando West Virginia Gratton Charleston

Widow Sobs in Paris After Air Crash Death of Radio Man

In Paris a widow cried on her apartment balcony upon hearing the death of radio man Fonek in a fatal plane crash. The report notes the plane went up in flames over Long Island as weather worsened. The bereaved family awaited confirmation from officials and reflected on the loss.

Paris Fonek Haries Thiler Tovay Long Island Mme Oclivier Bea

Detective Enlists in Army Aims at Soldier Firebugs Case

A detective joins the army to pursue a group described as soldier firebugs amid a wider investigation. Reports say arrests and charges linked to attempts at enciphered sabotage and arson, with authorities seeking to determine a possible tie to a larger plan affecting public safety.

Detective

Captain Burdick Quits Artillery

Reports indicate Captain Burdick has resigned from the Artillery. The adjutant general confirmed the relief of First Lieutenant Jonathan [date] from Field Artillery and reassignment of staff to other headquarters and combat train details.

Burdick Artillery

Colleges to Bar Mediocre Students at Trinity

President Remsen Boops and Dean Edward G Pox of Trim College defend selective admissions to Trinity, arguing environment and rigorous screening determine success. They propose interviewing candidates, using graded records, confidential reports, and entrance exams to build an elite rising class for graduation.

Hartford Gspers Remsen Boopls Edward Trim College Tuiitts College WTI Gativy Sahil Liexell Enilege Trinity Tintin Ithonl Elnse Mans Oguyv Tiexel Bist Seus Fleshman Clase

Two liners hit by storm arrive in New York

New York reporters describe the Vatura and the Moreau battered by a hurricane that swept sections of the Atlantic. Captain John Kirby of the Matra speaks of hours of helpless seas after steering gear failed and electricity outage disabled the vessel. Both ships bore stern damage but remained afloat as they reached port.

New York Vatura Moreas Atlantic John Kirby Matra Moreau

Ponze Opens Fight On Boston Action

Ponze of Boston files an application for a writ of habeas corpus in the Texas Court of Final Appeals to block extradition to Boston after Governor Miriam A Ferguson granted Massachusetts request. Hearing set for October 6. bond listed at $20,000.

Alsopin Ponar Boston District Court Houston Miriam A Ferguson Massachusetts Apes Cout Tor Ponais

Prisoner Extradition Sought From Washington DC

Harford Sept 21 Governor Trumbull requests extradition of Jacob A Kav vuas Jacob Ko Brarker of New Haven wanted on embezzlement charges. The requisition was sent to the chief justice of the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia. Second extradition request from Washington for Connecticut on domestic soil.

Harpford Overnor Tohn Trumbull Coief Supreme Court of the Ditt Calia Jacob A Kav Vuas Jacob Ko Brarker New Haven Columbia Rinasta Onmesticut Phin Connecticut Breriver Fis Leen Tron Washington Hartmort Fapi Reverue States Attorney New Haesen County Distriet Aolumbia

Lovely Philippine Gowns at $1.50 on Second Floor

Hand embroidered gowns from the Philippines offered at 1.50 each. Describes long hours of meticulous needlework with dainty flowers, buds, tiny dots, ribbon effects, and hand sewn seams. Indicates gifts and value, located on the second floor.

Tinker Bell Wash Fabrics Sell at 59c Yard

Unusually patterned and colorfast designs described as beautiful and unique attract buyers. The article notes material as fast color and invites readers to view the collection, mentioning a showroom floor display.

Tinker Bell

Woolen Mills to Return to Full Schedule

Fragmented notice reports Woolen Mills resuming full timetable on Monday after orders were seized to keep rallying party work. Officials announce delays and potential January 1 actions as state attorney seeks requisition to district officials over alleged improper conduct.

Woolen Mills Serlington Gurlington

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