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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1927

Page

7

Parisian House Evening Wrap Highlights Draped Lines

By Lelong this graceful evening wrap from a famous Parisian house emphasizes draped lines and wide sleeves, showcasing refined couture style with elegant fabric drape and soft silhouette.

Mrs James Moore Endorses Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery

Mrs James Moore of 85 Cedar Street reports relief from indigestion and stomach weakness after using Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery. She credits improved digestion and stronger health, noting the product is sold by druggists in liquid or tablet form and offering trial size from Dr Pierces Invalids Hotel.

Jamey Moore Cedar St

Carrington Takes Stand For Brother's Wife In Suit

Campbell Carrington, wealthy New York lawyer and publisher, testified in defense of Mrs. Anna Walsh Snyder Carrington in the divorce suit brought by Col. Farward Carrington. He denied any affair with his sister-in-law and recounted tensions dating to a 1920 fallout and a 1923 letter describing disputes, while other witnesses recalled a February 28 incident and related family feuds at New York and Chicago locations.

Umticago Campbell Carrington New York Anna Walsh Snyder Carrington Die Voice Col Farward Carrington New York City Campbell Warrington Block Island Campbell Darling Chorge Schein Campball Carrington Saranar Fmar Dig Aglerp Chicago Waren Walsh Buffalo Telly Secreta Walsh Verlunel Frank Mininger Mininger

Theft Reported by Local Man at Park Golf Course

Abraham Corbitt of 277 Hough Avenue told the detective bureau yesterday that $14 was stolen from his wallet. He reported the loss occurred while he was golfing at Beardsley Park on Sunday morning.

Abraham Corbitt Hough Aviive Detective Bureau Hie Beardsley Park Golf Unis

Socialist Plot to Kill Mussolini Nipped by Police

Tito Zamboni, former socialist deputy, admitted leading a plot to slay Mussolini and overthrow the fascist government. He testified the plan would have installed a military dictatorship if arrest had come later. Also named are Generals Capello Pucci and others linked to the scheme with funds from Italian masons and an Austrian financier.

Rome Tito Zamboni Chamber of Deputies Muscolini Clarly Zunibon Freri Zambeni Mi. Ilda Palace of Justice Luigi Capella Tusse Pucci Zamboni Noveda Zaniboni Capello Mussolini Quagia Thiaycasa General Capello Masinty Musa Ini Giuseppe Garibaldi Zanthoni Turin Duce Haccetta Grand Orient of Masonry Bellini Herr Winter Zantboni Paris Garibald General Capelle Myrysolini

Firemen respond to 13 calls amid grass and dump fires

Firemen were sent to 13 incidents yesterday as dry grass and strong winds sparked grass and dump fires citywide. Sparks from a bonfire at 480 Spruce street ignited a shed causing $200 in damage before crews stopped the flames.

Spruce Street U44 Bostwick and Agnes Kowich Julia Dudas Ash Creek Fairfield Avenue Gras Spring Park Avenues North Washington Housatonic Avenues Orange Street Asylum Street Chopsey Hill Road Reservoir North Avenue Schwars Brothers Dewey Street

Warrantless Search Angers Federal Judge in Syracuse Case

Federal Judge Harlan B. Howe ruled a private home search without a warrant a serious offense. He ordered suppression of evidence against Michael Nole of Utica after prohibition agents seized alcohol on February 11 and suggested attorney Powers present the facts to the federal grand jury.

Syracuse N. Y Harlan B. Howe Vermont United States District Court Michael Nole Utlea Prohibition Nicholas G. Powers Nole Grand Jury Powers

Meriden Boy Killed Instantly by Auto

Meriden April 11 Stan ey Dombrowski six son of Eva and the late Anthony Dombrowski of 62 Merriam street was killed almost instantly when struck at 5 tonight by an automobile while crossing Culony and Columbia streets. Paul Bergen nineteen of 2 King street driver of the auto is held on a technical charge of reckless driving. The death was due to a fracture at the base of the skull and followed a few minutes after he was taken to Ayden hospital. He was bleeding from his nose and showed confusion, running into the car. He was with two friends who ran away after the accident.

Meriden Staney Dombrowski Mre Eva Anthony Dombrowski Merriam Street Culony Columbia Streets Paul Bergen King Street Ayden Hospital Bergen Rlghter Bergen

Puritan Ducking Stool Used to Punish Freshmen

At Connecticut Agricultural College in Storrs seven freshmen were subjected to a revived Puritan ducking stool as punishment for breaking rules. Alfred Lorentzen, NAugatuck, led the ceremony with the student council. Sophomores manned the beam while freshmen were submerged in the muddy pond. Officials stressed the act was not hazing and that hazing is forbidden.

Alfred Lorentzen Naugatuck Storrs

Pool Room Fire Probed By Johnson

Fire Chief Daniel E. Johnson and local firefighters investigated a blaze at a poolroom and grocery store run by Philp Valeriano at 715 Housatonic Avenue. The unknown origin fire damaged the rear poolroom and caused $1,600 in losses, with $50 in damage to a neighboring tenement and flames affecting the second story. two pool tables and contents were destroyed.

Daniel E. Johnson Ysterday Philp Valeriano Housatonic Avenue Housatonic North Washington Avenues Fremen F Maontone

Optometrists of State to Meet Here Today

The Connecticut Optometric Society holds its quarterly meeting at the Stratfield hotel with a business session followed by a lecture on Practical Optometry by Dr. Ralph L. Dublin of the Rochester School of Optometry. A large turnout is expected as most state members are involved.

Connecticut Optometric Society Stratfield Hotel Ralph L. Dublin Rochester School of Optometry

Landmark Newsstand Cleared For Road Work In Bridgeport

The small red newsstand at Water Street and Stratford Avenue in Bridgeport was razed yesterday after owner Thomas Fuereco refused a railroad led move. Rail authority plans a lunch cart lane under the viaduct and halt to traffic, with shops to relocate as needed. Fuereco was given until April 10 to vacate, and Sunday delay pushed action to today. The shed, a 40 year East Side landmark, had served local bus riders and stood near the station in sight of the Pequonnock River. William Sandburn formerly owned it before selling to Fuereco. The barber shop and lunch cart awaiting relocation remain uncleared.

Bridgeport Water Street Stratford Avenue Thomas Fuereco Pequonnock Trafic Fucceco East Side William Sandburn Fuccego

Futuristic Ballet Mechanique Haunts Carnegie Hall Debut

New York April 11 AP Two large tin pieces a sewing machine motor and a wooden propeller formed an orchestra for Polish American composer George Antheill's Ballet Mechanique at Carnegie Hall The piece sparked boos catcalls and walkouts while conductor Eugene Goossens kept calm Manager Friede noted the full score was performed despite the audience's tepid reception Antheill who studied massico futuristic music abroad spent years in Europe and Paris before returning to the United States.

New York George Antheill Trenton W. J Carnegie Hall Europe Anthsil Eugene Goos-Goossens Donald Friede Anthell Germany Paris James Joyce Evra Pound Warons Philadelphia

Modern and Ancient Writers Discussed by Dr Dinsmore

Dr Charles Allen Dinsmore of New Haven gave two lectures in Howland Memorial Chapel on attitudes of ancient and modern writers toward religion. He contrasted ancient focus on social sin with modern focus on sin's effect on the individual. He cited Dante as the first great modern poet, equal to Homer, and praised The Tempest as one of Shakespeare's greatest plays.

Charles Allen Dinsmore New Haven Howland Memorial Chapel Dinsmore Dante

Debate Ends in Victory for Middlebury Over Trinity

In Hartford on April 11 AP reports Middlebury college debating team defeated Trinity College two to one in a panel decision arguing against cancellation of war debts.

Hartford Middlebury College Trinity College

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