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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1927

Page

17

Colidge Greets Capitals Children at White House Grounds

Washington April 18 AP Mrs Coolidge greeted and assisted dozens of lost children during a White House grounds visit with President Coolidge. Police held the crowd as Mrs Coolidge picked up and returned frightened tots. The scene ended with weary smiles as the First Lady calmed crying youngsters amid a throng of families and reporters.

Washington White House Mra Colidge Yane Walken

Radio Patent Suit Argued In Norwalk Court

United States District Court heard arguments on April 1 regarding Watergills Corp patent on a condenser used in Radio devices. Watergills claims infringement by Seaill Manufacturing of Waterbury and Portford based on a 1909 patent by Fritz Puenstein. Defendants challenge the scope, asserting the condenser differs from the inventor Lowenstein’s design and dispute shipment acceptance under the contract with the plaintiff.

South Norwalk Aesata United States District Court Wude Idwin & Thomas Card Seatill Manufacturing Waterbur Tapa Satie Portford Magle Frite Puenstein Watergills Corporiti Defendirt Lowenstein Civil Aetit Inland Marine Corporat New York Acuist & A Aldermi Heenan T Horwitz Hiser iv

Market confusion as brokers report limited funds on floor

NFU York reports April 18 market activity shows a shard increase in brokerage liquidity. Brokers noted only about 31 090 dollars available and unloined on the floor of the stock exchange at the close of trading, signaling tight cash.

NFU York Stock Exchange

Vaudeville and photoplay thrill at Polis Theatre

The Polis Vaudeville bill features Joe Casillo and Sev en Giblex orchestra with a versatile cast of singers dancers and musicians. Notable acts include Thomas Driscoll Bridgport s star and a comedy piece Oh Henry. Also shown is Metro Gollwyns New York life photoplay Women Love Diamonds with Barrymore Philips and Mairbanks Jr. The Tito Viaphone program includes Rigoletto performances and Opera cast from Metropol itan Opera. Performances begin at 2 and 8:15 pm in July.

Polis Additin Joeph Casillo Giblex Thoms Driscoll Bridgports Fasorite Birstone Lem" Beyl and Company Helen Groody Wally Divis Wyien Colvin Johnns Keele Utrlety Metro Gollwyns New York Pamiine Slarke Owen Woolf Taniil Barrymore Dorothy Philips Dougla Mairbanks Jr Savid Joey Bntina Vest Wtriction Pathe John Barcyme Juan Coins Villon Tilly Conrad Disgle Blake Neto Sents Ue

National Vaudeville Week Features Many Acts

The Palace presents a varied program for National Vaudeville Artists Week with Alicen Stinles in The Victrola Girl and new act Komikal Abilities plus Wille West McGinty in A Billion Bulkiers Blunders. Max verkins Gang canines rounds out the lineup along with Talmani es and Duthers. Tomorrow night baseball night at the pane with Buddy Stapleton and the Bears guests.

Alicen Stinles Stanley Ind Sia Bob Helen Aptea Komikal Aoumbilities Wille West McGinty Max Jon France “Iro Harry Harrys Buddy Stapleton The Bears Jae Turtes

Destiny of Russia film at Park shows revolution drama

A historical drama depicting the Russian Revolution through real events in Poland and Tugiv. The film follows a cultured family amid upheaval, featuring diverse characters including a Pole, a Finn, a Ukrainian, and a Jew, seen through an eye witness lens of political unrest. Showings begin at 1:30 PM tonight.

Russia Toni Poland Tugiv Tiuasin Old Ukriman

Scandals at Pure Friday and Saturday

The George White Scandals arrive at the Park Theatre for Friday and Saturday shows. A lighthearted musical comedy with songs dances sketches and comic scenes. The producer assembles a cast of comedians and "beautiful girls" to deliver loud laughter and frothy entertainment after touring Europe for costumes and inspiration.

George White Mathee Saturdy Europe

To Those Who Suffer Stomach Distress Ad

A vintage advertisement touts Mentha Poplin as rapid relief for gas indigestion and dyspepsia. It promises quick easing of stomach distress, breathing difficulty, and heart palpitations, claiming over 6,000 bottles sold in a New Jersey town last year and nationwide pharmacist approval.

New Jersey Phillips Milk Magnesia Mater Phynitira Kisco Sistema Phillips Charles H Phillips Chemical Company Charham Phillips

Knockout Reilly Shines in Polis Majestic Show

Richard Di stars as Knockout Reilly in a high adventure film at Polis Majestic theatre. Reilly defeats Killer Anerri after a crooked setup and, after a brutal schooling, vows revenge. The feature is paired with The Majestic News and other short films.

Richard di Reilly Steel Dix Killer Anerri Jack Rent Mary Walone Mary Brion Mary Pit Renant Agethis Gymnasum

Coroner Probes Plant Fatality In Bridgeport Inquest

Coroner John Phelan reserved his decision after an inquest into the death of Frank Chop a 24 year old crane helper at the East End plant of American Tube and Stamping Company He was struck by a flying iron fragment when a three ton metal ball dropped from a crane at the scrap pile Chop died from a fractured skull at Bridgeport hospital The accident involved crane operator Joseph Anziano and plant foreman George Fraser Jr with eyewitness statements detailing safety lapses and immediate medical response

John Phelan Frank Chop Willard Street Bridgeport East End American Tube Dtr George C Fraser Jr Stratfield Road Directo Chop Anziano Fraser Agian Harry Nuemann X88 State Street Chup

Volcanoes erupt in southern Chile amid ash and smoke

In southern Chile several volcanoes are active with lava and ash clouds. Chillin volcano blasts smoke while Liaima erupts violently, spitting ash and lava as seismic activity rattles the region. The report notes ongoing monitoring by observatories and that a recent quake caused death and ruin in the Chilean capital.

Chile Santiago Chillin

Danbury M Delohery Funeral Held At St Peters Church

The funeral of Micheel Delohery a Danbury businessman and owner of the Delohery Hit company was held today from St Peters church. The service drew a large crowd including associates and business figures. Interment followed at St Peters cemetery with over 400 floral tributes received. Clergy from the state attended and pallbearers listed include James F Dorin John C Dorin Trank H Lee Richard V Mehanev Willam J Ysung and TJohn Fos Young.

Danbury Micheel Delohery Delohery St Peter’s Church Dinbury St Peters Cemetery Buamesa Paris London Melbourne Australia M ¥ Oconner James O’kane Leo J Finn Rey Im Cothane Timmersburg Maryland Delohery Wee James F Dorin John C Dorin Trank H Lee Richard V Mehanev Willam J .Ysung Tjohn Fo Young

Rhode Island slaying suspect held in jail

David Ribeiro was held without bail for the grand jury in District court today on a charge of first degree murder for the killing of Antone Almelida in Valley Falls yesterday. The suspect is in custody as authorities review the case and consider next legal steps.

Central Falls Apulis David Ribeiro Antone Almelida Valley Tris

Norwich veterinary surgeon Nathan C Gray ends his life

AP report from Norwich notes Nathan C Gray 51 a veterinary surgeon born in Ledyard and longtime Norwich resident used a pistol to end his own life after years in practice. The tragedy underscores a troubled end after a life dedicated to animal care.

Norwich Veterinary Norwich Nathan C Gray Teddy Chry Wag Iho Ledyard Norwich Town

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