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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1926

Page

4

League Assembly Adopts Germany Entry and Council Reform

The League of Nations assembly adjourned after approving Germany’s admission and a reorganization of the council to include ten to fourteen members. China’s actions sparked debate, while talks on abolishing slavery and expanding the League’s scope continued. Plans for a universal disarmament conference and refugee protection were also advanced.

Gentva Aps League of Nations Germany League Council Germas Spain Geremans China Asia Great Britain Ching Thes Assem |Ny

Rabbi Wise calls for debt revision in United States

Rabbi Stephen Wise urged a debt revision during a New York visit, arguing the nation is saturated with war debt and the question is when relief will come. He pressed to lift the issue beyond partisan politics and confront rising inflation and national strain.

New York United States Lefors Enbbi Sephen America The United

Veteran chicken thief captured again in Phoenixville area

In Coventry Township Chester County on September 28 a 74 year old man known as the Buzzard and two companions were arrested after a raid on farms. Authorities seized chickens and farm implements and charged Pouzzad with theft. He was released after promising to turn over no one.

Phoenixville Chackens Coventry T Pouzzad

National electrical manufacturers form large association

The national electrical manufacturers association is formed by 279 electrical manufacturers with annual business exceeding 1.5 billion dollars. The merger follows the creation of the Electric Power Club the Associated Manufacturers of Electrical Supplies and the Electrical Manufacturers count. Gerard Swope of General Electric is elected president.

New York Tas Electec Power Club Associated Manufacturers Gerard Swope General Electric Company

Arthur F L Connuie Named Director of Noonfield Bank

Arthur FL Connuie, president of the Noonfield Bank and Trust Company, was cleared as director of the Bankers' Capital core creation of New York. The announcement was made by the corporation tonight. Everett J. Sturges, former bank commissioner of Connecticut, heads the exclusive group involved.

Arthur Arthur Connor Noonfield Bank and Trust Compan Bankers’ Capital Core New York Everett J. Sturges State 7 Connetiont

Party Convention Opens Today in New York City

New York city hosts the state party convention as Republicans gather to open proceedings and set the gubernatorial agenda. Key figures include Ogden Tys and William J. Deno voro. Lews Pounds and Nicholas Murray Cutler are noted in the lineup amid a Prohibition issue looming over the event.

New York City Bern Hemanittes Nicholas Murray Cutler Morris

Woman knocked from car in rear collision

Mrs James T Gallagher, 41, was hurled from a car driven by her husband on Bark Avenue near Furfel and Park. A second auto driven by Lee Morrill struck Gallagher’s machine, badly damaging it while Morrill’s car remained undamaged. Gallagher was rushed to emergency hospital but released with no injuries cited.

James T. Galligher Hure Furfel Park Avenars Wetaan Ani Mergent Hospital Chester Hailerin James T. Gallagher Bark Avenue Lee Morrill Twen-Thres Main Xew Bochette Tray Weston Fairfield Svenue Struce Gallagher Morrill

Struck in Eye by Lighted Cigar Prank Narrows Eyesight Loss

Andr Caco aged twenty one of 179 Flallan Street was struck in the eye by a lit cigar butt tossed by a friend during a prank at night. The burning debris entered the eye and caused pain. he was taken to Emergency Hospital where Dr Haberlin removed the item and bandaged the eye.

Andr Caco Flallan Street Jas Tim

Bishop Nilan Dedicates Church in Waterbury

Waterbury September 26 CAP Rev John J Nilan bishop of Hartford dedicated the Polish St Stanislaus Kostka church this morning. Polish societies from Waterbury Union City Southington attended the ceremony with Jesuit preacher Rev O Y Wodynowski and celebrant Rev Junuslius Musuel. Catholic clergymen from Hartford New Britain New Haven and other towns were present along with Major F F Guilfeile.

Waterbury John J. Nilan Halford Ploce Stanislaus Kosthka Wetertars Union City Southington Oy. Wo.dinowski Society of Jestats Bonnowski New Britain Junislius Musuel Hartford Farrel Marin J Janowski W. J. McGurk Tomiwate Conception J. Lally St Thomas' Rhearele John Fitzgerald Sacred Heart Chitten Joseph Vannysk New Briain

Boraback to Meet New Haven Men in Hartford Again

In Hartford New Haven Republicans prepare to discuss the state organization with leaders including J Henry from the state committee. The New Haven group has long sought integration, while officials say no formal alignment has occurred. Willard and Morrissey declined comment, directing queries to the local party.

Boraback New Haven Hartford Republican Stile Republican Laater J. Henry ‘Roriman Mhaire van Bernhark New Britain Lake veRverday Rorapack New Haven Republican Organization Morclasey New Fayen Rorhaek Maven Organisation Joseph F. Morrissey

3000 Hungarians Celebrate Rakoczi Anniversary in Bridgeport

The 11th anniversary of Rakoczi II, the Hungarian patriot, was observed by 3000 members of the Rakoczi society plus visitors in Bridgeport. The celebration began with a parade from Lostwick to Seaside Park, with remarks by Judge Joseph G. Shepiro, Attorney Charles S. Brody, and Mayor Ig, followed by speeches at the Soldier’s Monument and the Bostwick Avenue hall. Banquet and entertainment concluded the event with remarks on Hungary United States friendship and a historical sketch of Rakoczi.

Francia Rakoczi Angary Lherdy Rakeecz Wuan Riek Benoefift Serlety Erasive Park Rakeech Hall Rostowlek Avenue Stidgeport Lostwick Avenue Seaside Park Joseph G. Shepiro Charles 8. Hrodyshi Soldiers Monument Fred Atwater Bridgeport Tate Joseph Urban Hungaran Reformed Church Fairfield Gilman Bostwick Avenue St. Stephen’s Funearien Church Yen Rackoczi Joseph Vase Society F.ilam Behrens Wiheh Ca

Baltimore hydroplane wins first at Patapsco River race

Hadley Plane owned by Clift Hadley of Rishmona IMM LT captured first in the 151 class hydroplane event at the Maryland Yacht Club two day regatta on the Patapsco. Miss Spitfire VI driven by T Peed of Buffalo NY took second with 412 points. Mira Washington third. Lads Baltimore fourth.

Baltimore APY Hadley Clift Hadley Rishmona IMM Marylind Yacht Club Patapsco River T. Peed Tauffalo N.Y G. Beard Mira Washington Roy Gross Tadhey

Britain to Lose Position of World Power, Dean Inge Says

New York dispatch reports Dean Inge of St Paul’s London forecasts Britain’s decline from world power in a survey of the empire. He warns of internal threats from unpatriotic action and a weakening empire, cites the United States’ shifting stance, and contends naval supremacy may end as a determining factor. He notes immigration policy, colonial loyalty, and lack of imperial government as major issues shaping Britain’s fate. The dean suggests only plain living and high thinking can save the remnant during a transitional era.

Britain Dean Inge New York Great Britain St. Paul's London Empire Dean United States America Ives Resent British Empire Othe Sand Symscottam England France

Obituary notices from local paper many funerals held

Obituaries list multiple services for Mrs. Muir P Smith and others. Dying Thursday at 144 Main Street, service at Gallagher and Gallagher funeral home, Rev Day officiating, burial in West Norwalk cemetery. Also notices for Mrs Josephina Gay, Mrs Katherine A Rock, William B Osborne, Mrs Josephine Gay, John Kostic, George R Keastey, and St Charles church mourners.

Muir P. Smith Mary F. Smith Main Street Gallagher and Gallagher Talrfield Avenue Wiliam Horace Day United Congregational Church West Norwalk Josephine Gay Broad Street V.te Sacred Heart Church St. Michael’s Cemetery

Wedell Bedell Funeral and DellaValle Tailor Remembered

Mary J Bedell wife of Charles Bedell died after a brief illness. Funeral held Sunday from Barrow Street Stratford with Rev Cyrus W Faveranen officiating. Interment at Lakeview Cemetery. Survivors include husband and one son. Frank N DellaValle died at 324 Benham Avenue after brief illness. Survived by son Emil and daughters Mrs Howard A Sullivan and Miss Angelina DellaVelle. Tailoring business long known in the city. Funeral arrangements to be announced.

Katherine A. Rock B. M. Doyle Connecticut Light and Power Devon St Ann's Church Thornedike Mass M. Foley Three Rivers John Kostic Shelton Hata Kostic Boston Avenue Stratford Hoy Ghost Durial Lakeview Cemetery Peter Kostie Mary J. Bedell Charles Bedell Barrow Street Cyrus W. Faveranen Curch Redell Raymond Xerson Frank N. DellaValle Benham Avenue Emilif Howard A. Sullivan Angelina DellaVelle

Youth Riding With Sister Is Injured in Auto Crash

Eugene Tiasenthal, seventeen, of Gid Stratflela road, treated at Energency hospital after an automobile collision on Pequonneck street. He was riding with a sister who drove the car and was cut by flying glass. Dr. Chester E. Hah frith treated scalp lacerations.

Eugene Tiasenthal Stratflela Road Energency Hospital Chester E. Hahfrith Sater Pequonneck Street Hosanthal Haberlin

Driver Arrested After Accident Involving Two Cars

William Kramer aged 54 of 42 Prince Street was arrested Saturday night after a collision at North and Lexington with Edgar F. Miller of 121 Bronx Avenue. Kramer faces charges of operating under the influence and driving with no license. He is held on $200 bond. Both vehicles sustained damage.

William Kramer Prince Street Kramer Edgar F. Miller Bronx Avenue North Lexington Avenues

French aviators attempt nonstop flight to Africa from Paris

Paris, Sept 36 AP reports aviators Coste and Devitrates launched from Le Tourget at 6 am aiming to break the nonstop flight record. They head toward Africa hoping to land near Victoria Nyansa by Tuesday daybreak. Dieudanne Coste previously survived a late 1930s crash with Thierry in the Blach forest during a similar attempt.

Paris Coste Devitrates le Tourget Africa Victoria Nyansa Dieudanne Coste Thierry Hay Blach Forest

Burning ship sparks shore anxiety at Sil Beach

Milford news reports a false alarm as police and fire units investigated a reported burning ship near Sil Beach. Earlier sighting of a steamer in smoke prompted a coast lookouts but binoculars showed glow from ship tunnels, not distress.

Milford Sil Beach Fire Department Chemical 3 Walnut Beach

Former NYT publisher George Spinney dies at 74

Rockville Center New York AP reports George Spinney seventy four former managing editor and later publisher of the New York Times died today He resigned as publisher in 1846 and later became principal owner of the former St Paul Globo in 1888

Rockville Center N. Y George Spinney New York Times St. Paul Globo

Stratfield Civic Body Outing Draws 50 in Stratford District

More than 50 Stratfield residents joined the Stratfield improvement association and Stratfield fire department for a Saturday outing at Godfrey's Grove in Stratford. The joint committee included James T. Havley and W. P. Hutchinsgen with a program of athletic events for men women and boys and a later baseball game that ended tied.

Stratfield Tairfield Stratfield Improvement Assne Stratfield Fire Department Godfrey's Grove Stratford Thees James T. Havley W. P. Hutchinsgen Pease Tawrenes Benz Jiney Max Waterman Axel Kulm Fr. M. Knapp W. R. Schoop Stephen Morvack W. Andrews Ing E.R. Burr J. 7. Bowers W. H. Pease Arebery Ta. KE. Poole Bean FL Ib Myers Frank AbLiIn Stanley Tealey Tarcille Godfrey Genevieve Hanley Betty le Brecque Jace Frances Meyers Winifred Hanley Margery Foumm le To

Red Cross Aids Stricken Alaskans After Fire Disaster

Washington AP dispatch reports the Red Cross expanding relief to Alaska village of Kake where 100 natives are homeless and 80 percent destroyed. Juneau and Wrangell chapters mobilize workers while Florida relief nears completion and rehabilitation begins. Relief fund stands at 2.494 million dollars toward the society objective.

Washington Red Cross Florida Leas Kake Alaska Wrangel Ketehikin Juneau

Sailors escape as train hits car Gardner era

Two sailors hurt in a collision near Gardner Massachusetts recounts a perilous escape from a car stalled on a railroad crossing. Edward Bergeving 25 of Gardner and Francis Wreck 29 of St Louis leaped from the automobile just before a train struck it and dragged the wrecked car over a trestle.

Gardner Mass Newport Edward Bergeving Francis Wreck St. Louis Lersevin

Pastor Woolfkin Named Asst At Park Avenue Post Church

AP report states Dy Cornelius Woelfkin will become pastor of the Park Avenue post church with a reshuffle. Next Sunday Dr. Harry Ichlek, a storm center at the Presbyterian church, will leave to become active leader of the Rockefeller church. Woelfkin remains assistant pastor and describes the move as his own arbitrary order.

Cornelius Woolfkin Park Avenue Post Church Harry Ichlek Storm Center Th Presbyterian Church Rockefeller Church

Ambulance Called as Quarrel Escalates at Taft Avenue

Saturday night at 198 Taft Avenue a quarrel in progress prompted an ambulance. John Farrer rushed his wife to the hospital but was refused admission. Dr Chester Taherin, the ambulance doctor, notified police who warned the couple to stop quarreling.

Emer

Motorist Leaves $2 After Striking Newsboy And Flees

Abraham Schlachter of 181 Hamilton Street known as Abie the Tinnehback Newsboy was knocked down near the railroad viaduct while selling papers. He was hospitalized with a tired ankle as policemen traced a car believed to be driven by T W Kenyon of 27 Chesen IL Boston. The driver allegedly paid two dollars to the boy then left him. investigators reviewed car registration to confirm ownership.

Abraham Schlachter Hamilton Street Abie Bridgeport T W. Kenyon IL Boston Alice x Paller

Cathedral Dean Dies at summer home near Hyannis

Rev. Eamund Roywsmantere, dean of St. Paul's Cathedral in Boston, died at his summer home near Hyannis Massachusetts on September 24 according to AP. The clergy leader, long associated with the cathedral, passed away unexpectedly prompting tributes from parishioners and colleagues.

Hyannis Mass Eamund Roywsmantere St. Paul's Cathedral Boston Ody

Reckoning of a Tragic Morning Fire

A sudden blaze broke out early today leaving several men affected as conditions worsened. Authorities report multiple injuries and ongoing efforts to control the fire and determine precise causes.

President Orellana of Guatemala Dies of Heart Trouble

Washington Sept 24 President Orellana of Guatemala died early this morning from heart trouble. General Lazaro, the first designate, had assumed the presidency. Word of the death reached officials late today through a cabinet message from Francisco Sanchez La Tour, Guatemala's minister. The president succumbed at 1:15 a.m. Details were given in the message.

Orellana of Guat Lazaro Orallenal Wan Lato Francisco Sanchez la Tour

Ambulance Run Listings Include Multiple Addresses and Ailments

Daily ambulance record logs several calls including John Calvntemy at 166 Nichols Street with a fractured toe, Abe Schinchtath at 181 Hamilton Street with a sprained ankle, and Lawrence D Elevn at 71 Adame Street with a wrist and arm injury. All patients transported to Bri hospital or similar facility at respective times.

John Calvntemy Taen V-One Nichols Street Tal Caken Toe Hillelde Abe Schinchtath Nixteen Hamilton Street Bri Hospital Lawrence D' Élevn Adame Street At. R Boapital

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