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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1926

Page

2

Postmaster Aid Sought Over BOP Political Activity

Washington dispatch reports the National Civil Service Reform League accusing Post Master General New of politicizing the Post Office by issuing an order that defines political activity limits for postal employees. The league says the order misstates the civil service code and could pressure 860,000 workers to stay silent, while presidential appointees are exempted from the restraints.

Washington New National Civil Service Reform League Mr New League Politiea Loaugue M. Nene Ata Atc New Said Rder

Florida Storm Toll Rises Amid Rescue Efforts in Moore Haven

Reports from Florida describe rising fatalities and widespread missing persons after the hurricane. In Moore Haven and surrounding Everglades area, authorities fear 15 or more children among the dead, with many unaccounted for. The storm disrupts coastal communities as searchers comb wrecked districts and relief workers battle ongoing floods and isolation.

Associated Pries Miami Fla Royal Palm Park Fort Lauderdale Danla Welwood Hiafeahe Mam Ife Ffea

Overcome Eye Troubles With Free Text Treatment Offer

An advertisement from Pyu-Ryne Laboratories of Kansas City Missouri claims to send a literal text treatment of eye issues at no cost or litigation. The offer promises relief for inflamed weak and watering eyes and urges readers to write to receive the treatment postpaid.

Pyu-Ryne Laboratories Kansas City

Aimee McPherson Faces Court Today Over Conspiracy

Aimee McPherson and associates are set to appear in Municipal Court to answer charges of criminal conspiracy tied to her May disappearance and May reappearance in Mexico. Other defendants include Milante Kennedy and Lorraine Wineler, with accusations centered on false witnesses.

Lox Angeles Opt Almer Semmle Mel*herson Fim Mexico Ler Credita Milante Avennedy Mire Gorraine Winelien Mielart Sielar

Neale Receives Auto Gift From Friends at Park Event

Henry J. Neale, secretary of the Employes Tuberculosis Relief, was presented with an automobile Saturday at Newfield Park by manufacturers and the Newfield Park committee. Carl Fo Slemon of Simon Hand Rubber and Romeo W. Miller, president of the association, spoke. Siemon praised Neale for his devotion to duty and community welfare.

Henry J. Neale Employes Tuberculosia Re Ier Asno‘ention Rit Newfield Park Otsiscolacton Carl Fo Slemon Si¢Mon Hand Rubber Company Romeo Wo Miler Swoelation Siemon Sec Curs Neie

Stabbing Used In Domestic Fight Leaves Couple Injured

New Haven. Sept 6. Salvatore Pisutelli and his wife Josephine were stabbed during a dispute at their 270 Walace Street home. Salvatore died from wounds after the argument and a shaker was used. Josephine was hospitalized with multiple stab wounds and is reported in serious condition. Police released Josephine from custody and charged Salvatore in a related breach.

New Haven Salvatore Dpisettelli Walace Street Josephine Visebelli Taelion Pute

Reception Held for Priests Going to China

At St Megs church in New Faven a farewell for five young priests bound for China drew about 40 parishioners and visitors. Rev Chaley T A Hughes of Boston urged vigilance against danger and lauded Dominican foreign work as the priests prepare for their mission. The departing clergy are Rev Henry A Burke of the alt, Rev WP Cassidy of Michigan City Indiana, Rev JM Barrett of Lowell Massachusetts, Rev FA Fiodon of Somerset Ohio, and Rev HK FE Bennan of Lima Ohio.

St. Meg's Church China Chaley T. A. Hughes Boston Chios Henry Ao Burke Alt WP Cassidy Michigin Cty Ind JM Barrett Lowell Mass

Vaudeville Magician and Oil Firm Head Held for Extortion

Vaudeville magician and oil firm head were arrested on federal warrants for attempted extortion of 50000 from Allan Hancock of Los Angeles. The men, charged after letters threatening death and naming Hancock and his 21 year old daughter Rosema were mailed last June, were each held on 6000 bonds.

Anorles Cabet Claude A. Conlin Meri Morgen Tompates Allan Hancock Los Angeles Willinaire Hancock John Ad Philip Morgan Rosema Hancock

Restaurant Murder Scandal Shocks Stratford

Mia Nichols 33 of Bridgeport was found dead after a quarrel with Perrara Ferrara a kitchen chef. Ferrara fled on a coal truck toward Bridgeport and was later believed hiding near Pembroke or Hallett streets. Police traced threats Ferrara made to the murder and noted Mrs Nichols had confronted him about his absence from the restaurant. Autopsy at Potter undertaking confirmed death. funeral arranged for Mount Grove chapel with Rector Charles Mercer presiding.

Mia Nichols Perrara Phomaa Wilson Tring Herhadhanid Ferrara Perrin Sevret Perrina Bridgeport New Britain Meriden Pembroke Hallett Streets Murdé 'Perrara Stratford Avenue Mercers Coal Gard Avon Park Priver Joseph W Broadbent Arile Broadbent Terrera Broadbent Beidgeport East Main Street Thridgeport Srringenort Sidney J Dunning Sacony Chris Varvino Dunning Mra Nichols Stritfort Avenue Surf Avenue St Michael's Nichols heIne Tevine Nichola Frienia Staung Petie Jeanne Mra Nicho'a Merrarao Tere Ehif Tadlan Springs Person Clmax Terraia Potter Undertaking Establ Ishment Broad and Elm _atreets Cyrus HB. Lewis Shelton Bidgeport Thomas Wilson Tate Jessie Gibson Wilson Beaslideg

Queen Marie to Visit Washington and American Tour

Kingly itinerary outlines queen Marie and suite visiting Washington with a special train, cavalary escort, and receptions at the White House and Romanian legation. The royal party will tour major cities from Baltimore to Denver, ending in Washington then North Carolina and Florida.

Washington White House Canlidge Raumanian Legation Marie New York Baltimore Philadelphia Pittsburgh Cleveland Buffalo Toronto Detroit Chicago St. Paul Minneapois Lewiston Yellowstone Seattle Vancouver Plame Portland San Francisco Los Angeles Grand Canyon Albuquerque Denver Kansas City St. Louis Louisville Indianapolis Cincinnati North Carolina Plouida Queen Marie Beatrice D’orleana Infanta of Swain Wudneess Eeana Maurie Lia Prince Nicholas Mesdames Vrocopia and Lahouary

Brewster Explains Maine G O P Split

Brewster notes that Baxter would not back his name without a written statement. The statement diverged from party forts making it impossible to support the full Republican ticket. He warns against a governor who would bow to dictation from Baxter and Percival Baxter, citing public interest.

Baxter Field Frederickale Percival P. Baxter Maine

Smith Upholding 48th Amendment Debate Centered on Volstead

Colonel Smith pledges to defend the 48th Amendment while opposing repeal of the Volstead Act. He says any modification would not permit manufacture or sale of intoxicating liquor for beverage use. Democratic nominee George E Brennan favors repeal or modification, arguing the act harms personal liberty and does not curb cravings.

United States George E. Brennan Smith

State police raid inn in Bethany leads to charges

Waterbury, Sept 26. State police raided the Wolfe Inn and the White Birch Inn in Bethany during last night’s storm. Joseph Bisher and Alexander Mle cola of the Stoffe Tin in Bethany were ordered to appear in Bethany court to answer violations of lower laws. Both men are held on $500 bonds. Officer William Shauman of New Haven headed the raid and Nauautuck police noted WV Ham Madden of Naugatuck as owner of the White Birch Inn.

Waterdury Joseph Bisher Alexander Bethany William Shauman New Haven Wolfe Inn White Birch Nauutuck Ham Madden Naugatuck White Birch Inn

Body Found Near Milford Turnpike Near New Haven

An unidentified elderly man about 65 was found in bushes off the Milford turnpike near the Half Way House. Medical Examiner Victor Kowalewski says death was due to natural causes. The body, found by a road laborer, is believed to have been there for a week or more.

New Haven Milford Turnpike Victor Kowalewski West Haven

Mussolini Sees Italy To Power Independence

Rome reports Mussolini greeted the world electricians at their congress and predicted Italy will be energy independent in a few years. He noted 200 billion lire already invested in hydro power and said electrical energy is foundational to the nation’s growth and prosperity.

Rome Congress of Electricians Como Alessandro Valta Mussolini Italy Hay Lis

Poincare Blames Germans in War and Peace Talks

France's Premier Poincare addresses the Congress of Disabled Veterans, defending peace while urging memory of war crimes without blanket German blame. He warns against absolving responsibility and declines repudiation of past actions, urging accountability for those responsible.

Brian Cabinet Council Congress of Whs London Washington Bervania M. Pointcare Pittle Germany Poincare France

Former assessor hurt in fall from horse in Long Hull

Thomas McCormick a prominent Eighth district politician and former assessor narrowly escaped serious injury after being thrown from a horse in Long Hull. The horse stumbled and McCormick was unseated landing hard but sustained only bruises and a slight shake up.

Thomas McCormick

Obituary notices from Bridgeport area deaths Sept 1926

Deaths include Howard Allen of Bridgeport in Millbrook New York with funeral details at Henry E Bishop and Lakeview cemetery. Raymond Boutellier four months in Bridgeport with service at Louis F Richards and Son. Louis Iovine 21 funeral from 22 Frank Street and Saint Raphael's church. John Kostic in Shelton with Holy Ghost Russian Orthodox interment at Lakeview. Charles Morawake Fairfield funeral at Grasmere Avenue and St Anne's. Malinda Neff Reading wife of John Neff private service at Head Memorial Chapel. Elizabeth Nichols Stratford funeral private at Head Memorial Chapel. William E Osborn Westport funeral at Imperial Avenue. Catherine A Rock Devon funeral from Doyle residence with High Mass at St Annam. and other notices from the area.

St. Michael's Louis Iovine Frank Street Saint Raphael's Church Kostic Shelton John Kostic Peter Kontic Doston Avenue Stratford Holy Ghost Lakeview Cemetery Morawske Fairfield Charles Moraw Akg Grasmere Avenue St. Anne's Church Westport Conn Reading Malinda John HH. Neff Henry E. Bishop Wairfiel Avenue Bridgeport Nichols Elizabeth Nichols Head Memorial Charles Mercer Hall Mountain Grove Osborn Conny William E. Osborn Imperial Avenue Willow Brook Cema Westport Hock Devon Catherine A. Rock Fijenda Bo M. Doyle Naugratuck Avenue St. Anna ‘Hored Thorndike Maas

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