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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1926

Page

8

Philippine rule not militaristic critics told

A distorted accounting of Philippine governance is disputed. A Washington official denies that the Philippines are under a militaristic regime, stating the War Department and the State Department are considering reforms. The discussion centers on creating a separate Department of Colonies to manage overseas territories, a move debated against independence goals.

Washington War Department Wau Dawes Leonard Woods Thompson State Department Thia

Former pianist dies in Greenwich obituary notice details unclear

The fragmentary item notes a former pianist in Greenwich with partial details about death and survivors. The text is garbled, but indicates an obituary notice with names like Finch and Neyne, and mentions a funeral or remembrance context.

Greenwich

Committee on Sewers Reviews Petitions for Extensions

The Alderman's committee on sewers with engineer James A McElroy reviewed three petitions for sewer extensions yesterday afternoon. Proposed work includes a sanitary sewer on Texa avenue for 200 feet and a continuation on Cross street from its present end about 100 feet, involving Herbert F Stenstream and Robert Banville as the residents cited.

Aldeman Ily James A McElroy Herbert F

Florida to open theaters Sunday for relief fund aid

Hartford Sept 29 AP Governor Trumbull will issue a proclamation allowing living picture theatres in the state to open Sunday afternoon to hold benefit performances for the Fida relief fund he announced today.

Hartford Trumbull Fida Relief Fund

World War Officer Dies at Middletown

Tehn Th hoven Alsop, forty seven, of this state, died in Hartford hospital after a short illness. He served in World War as a lieutenant and was discharged after two years. He is survived by two brothers, Woollsep of Avon and Alsop of Boston. The funeral will be held Saturday.

Hoven Alsop Hartford Hospital Tatay Tweepn Woollsep Wilkies Toa Alsop Boston

Mussolini to Meet Chamberlain Today

Sept 29 report says Prime Minister Mussolini will meet British Foreign Secretary Chamberlain in London tomorrow. The discussion aims to ease tensions in the Mediterranean, strengthen mutual policy, and consider broader European alignments amid Abyssinia and Locarno pact issues.

Mussolini Chamberlain Thome Po Omer Missollad Secr Tus Austen Carniberlain Bosen Greg Britan Tntens Nese Tunis Pepert la Pribuna Great Britain Ith Locarno

Catholic sisters meet in Hartford New England conference

About 154 sisters from hospitals in Connecticut Massachusetts New Hampshire attend the fourth annual New England section conference of the Catholic Hospital Association at St Francis Hospital Hartford. The event runs from Monday through today with tours of Hartford and related facilities. Dr Cave Elliston of Columbia University and Bellevue Hospital NYC is the principal speaker and honoree at a dinner.

Hartford Connecticut Warne Fermont New Hampshire New England States Catholic Hospital St Francis’ Hospital St Agnes Manchester Bristole St Warynd Waterbury Hospitals Cave Ezzleston Columbia Bellevue Hospital New York City

Stamford Men Answer Phillips Charge on Voting

Stamford reports Sept 29 special briefing where Alfred N Phillips accuses the city election of tampering with voting machines to favor Democrats. Harry Smith and Walter G Austin defend mechanics and inspectors, while Austin disputes partisan motives and defends Democratic leadership.

Stamford Phillips Harry “ Smith Walter G Austin Todas Misor Alfred N Phillips Monty Democrate Heth Abyss Mec Chinits Eich Party Eno Rks Smith Ree Austin Upholl Philips Austin Samuel T Tilden

Sinclair stock hits new low after circuit court decision

New York Sept. 29 AP Common stock of the Sinclair Consolidated Oil down to 1.50 a share on the New York Stock Exchange amid selloff spurred by the U S Court of Appeals reversal of a lower court ruling on the Teapot Dome reserves. The price later closed at 19 14, after touching 24 7 8 earlier this year. The Sinclair company said the court decision will have little effect since it is not a principal in the case. its stake is tied to its 29 percent ownership of Mammoth Oil, which controls the lease.

New York Sinclair Consolidated of Corporation New York Stock Exchange Sellar St Louis Teapot Dome Ti Sinchit Corporation Cain Sinelal Th Minmoth Oil Company

Actor and Actress Married at Two A.M. in Port Chester

Gerald Goffacigry a performer and Jeannette DeP Grencailers an actress wed in Port Chester at 2 A.M. by Justice of the Peace Malcom Merit. The bride’s address is listed as 16129 Cobble Street, Montreal, while the groom’s home is 716 West Avenue, New York.

Port Chester Gerald Goffacigry Jeannette Dep Grencailers Justice of the Peace Givon Greenwich Cobble Street Montreal New York

Pope Pius Climbs St Peter's Roof In Historic Tour

Pope Pius, nearly seventy, climbed to the roof of St Peter's today to oversee work on the new Valies seminaries. He reached the cornice and sat in an armedurgio n, giving instructions on the construction and expressing hope the seminary be finished within the next year.

Rowe Pope Pius St Peter Pius Valiecs Monsanor Cacei Chambers Masignor Pelle St Pere Wilench

Promotions Made in National Guard 1918

Promotions announced by the adjutant general of Connecticut in a September release list changes in the 168th infantry, appointing Second Lieutenant Franklin J. Lord to replace Captain Donn killed in action, Lieutenant Lawrence W. Ponlin to replace Captain Popham, Master Sergeant Tank W. Russell to second Mechanist in Service Company 169th Infantry, and other transfers within the unit.

Taatford Prainklin Donn Lawrenes Tank W Rusgell Service Company 169Th Infinity Niace Donkin

Railroad to Build Wider Viaduct Near Sound Beach

A government or commercial project advances to widen a viaduct over Sound Beach Area. Officials reported progress this week with a 280 foot clearance target and a crossing upgrade expected to reduce congestion. The contract details and exact location remain under review.

Darien Finance Board Sets 22 Mill Tax Rate

Darien officials approved a 22 mill tax rate at the annual town meeting to fund the fiscal year budget. The session outlined allocations for government operations and identified revenue needs to support municipal services.

Darien Finance Board

Stamford Woman to Get Legislative Place

Unclear OCR text references a Stamford woman and a legislative appointment or election. The fragment mentions representatives, a district or assembly context, and unnamed individuals. Context appears broken with many garbled phrases.

Stamford

Democrat Files List of Expenses for Attorney General Race

Boston September filing shows a declarative expense report for the Democratic candidate in the attorney general race. The document cites an expense total of 482 5060 and notes required notifications to the attorney general and secretary of state, with references to Frank Woody and Harry T. Dooly among others.

Boston Vt Orn Y Generi

Yale Rejects Many Seeking Admission Amid Damages Talk

Disjointed report notes Yale turning away numerous applicants while discussions arise over $200,000 city hall damages. Context mentions renewed attention to compensation, exams, and costs tied to coal strike impacts on expenses. A London dispatch adds that high coal prices push running costs up, influencing decisions on support and operations.

London Catten

Fragmentary note on test exécution and eligibility

A partial OCR fragment discusses exidente tests and candidate credibility. It references satisfactory faral entiamce exipinations and a caveat that no further ust would be made, indicating incomplete guidance on qualification and examination outcomes.

Freshmen Class Features Broad National Representation

Among 863 freshmen, 40 thief states and five foreign campuses are represented in the new class.

Yale

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