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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1927

Page

8

Actor Arrested As Another Dies in Turbulent Onstage Feud

Mina Mackaye testified from a bed in hospital describing a long history with actors Paul and Ray. She claimed her friendship with Kelly fueled the fight and cited marital separation, a past stage career in New York, and current illness as context. Paul and Ray were longtime colleagues. Mina recalled their years together in theater.

Kelly Mian Mackaye Anr Paul Ray Ike Raymond Mina Mackaye New York Richard Bennett the Dove

Vatican silent on Smith letter in Rome

Rome April 19 AP The Vatican informed the Associated Press it has no information concerning the declaration made public yesterday by Governor Alfred E. Smith of New York a Roman Catholic who defined his view on church state relations The Holy See would have no comment on this or similar matters affecting American politics as they are considered purely internal to the United States.

Rome Vatican Associated Press Alfred FE. Smith New York Holy See United States

Japan to Preserve Its Foreign Policy

Tokyo reports there will be no major shift in Japan’s foreign policy under the new cabinet headed by Premier Baron Tanaka. Speculation runs on China policy as Dugene Chen’s reply to the five power note on banking outrages was presented to Japan’s foreign office in Hankow.

Fokyo Japan Baron Tanaka China Dugene Chen Hankow Foreign Office

Coolidge Hopes to Recall Marines from Nicaragua

Washington dispatch says President Coolidge seeks early partial withdrawal of U S Marines from Nicaragua but leaves timing undecided. Administration notes pacification of the civil war torn nation is prerequisite for any withdrawal and cites recent Diaz conservative victory and private reports.

Washington Ninas White House Republic Coolidge Diaz Bacasa Eni

New Brunswick Liquor Censul Bill Passes Legislature

The New Brunswick Liquor Censul bill passed the Legislature today establishing government control of liquor sales under a system modeled on Ontario. The measure aims to regulate distribution and sales across the province.

New Brunswick Frederickton N. B Ontario

Dresses for playtime at 89c this Wednesday

Pretty prints and chambrays in all colors offered in sizes 1 2 and 3. Special price of 89 cents available only on Wednesday.

Many Dead as Tornadoes Bat South and Midwest

Tornadoes and floods swept Kansas Missouri Oklahoma and Texas causing many deaths and widespread damage. Schools at Centerville and Chestnut suffered fatalities while towns like Hugo GranGer and Arthur City reported losses. Rivers rose floodwaters inundated vast lands disrupting rail lines and commerce as relief efforts mobilized.

Kansas City Kansas Missouri Oklahoma Texan Okay Okla Hugo Choctaw County Sever Fasatly Jim Brewer Klauitchl Hugo Bryant Williama Fort Towsen M E Williame Kiamichti J.T Cravens Arthur City Tex Tuge Aterm Texas Fannie Menutcheon Granger Arkansas City Tut Tola Neosho River Elm Creek Santa Fe Missouri Pacific Saffordville Plymouth Frisco Swope Park

Sportmen Oppose Proposed Fee Increase in Connecticut

Danbury April 19 Special The Western Connected Fish and Game association adopts a resolution opposing a 25 cent rise in the town clerk’s fee for hunting and fishing licenses. The bill moved in the House but delayed for now. if passed it would add about $15,000 to clerks’ revenue as 50,000 to 60,000 licenses are issued yearly.

Danbury Western Connected Fish and Game Association Danbury Association Connecticut Bingl

Candee Denounces Beers Over Town Funds Shortage

John H. Candee of Easton testified in superior court that Beers of Aston misappropriated town funds, claiming he first raised the issue in 1913 as selectman and that interest payments were not credited. The $10,000 slander case centers on Candee calling Beers a crook and his pursuit of missing town money through 1926.

John H. Candee Easton George B Taeers Aston John R. Booth Candee Beers John W. French Trumbull Boston Constable Selectman Connecticut National Bank First National Bank Landee Électon Times Beers 4& Crook Richard Swain Candes Herbert W. Wright

Peaches Browning Arrested in Chicago

In Chicago on April 1 AP report Frances "Peaches" Browning complained loudly as traffic officers arrested Al Mann, son of Fred Mann, for speeding while the dancer was in the cabaret where Peaches Browning performs. The incident followed her recent personal losses and a suit.

Chicago Frances “Peaches” Browning al Mann Fred Mann Peaches

Disorderly conduct arrest bonds posted in local case

A woman was arrested on a disorderly conduct charge and posted a $500 bond. No further details available in the fragment.

Ficer

Wage pact sets overtime at time and a half for clerks

In New York on April 18 the American Express Company and the Brotherhood of Railway Clerks signed a wage agreement. The deal provides a time and a half salary for overtime work by railway clerks and express messengers of the company.

New York American Expres Company Brotherhood of Railway Express Company

Ist eel magnate dead body found in river

Washington April 19 The body of Captain Frederick Kopper Jr wealthy steel man and war veteran was recovered from the river near Great Falls Friends said he disappeared after learning an inheritance of 250 660 dollars No other details are provided about the case

Washington Frederick Kopper J Jr Great Falls Bereete Neet

Senate Probe Case Appeal Expected

Philadelphia April 18 AP The Senate special election funds investigating committee seeks an order to compel BelIrene County authorities toHand over election records. Arguments questioned whether the committee remains in existence and Judge Thompson set briefs due with a decision to come after study.

Philadelphia Senate Special Election Funds Investigating Committee Delaware County Supreme Court of the United States Federal District Court Jerry South J Whitaker Thompson

Fast color fabrics in Wilack and White wide cloths

Advertisement notes fast color materials 36 inch and 16 inch widths with designs including checks stripes florals and plaids. List includes colors Rose Copper Orchid White Nile Pink Tan Navy and Rose colors. Mentions for children's dresses and firmly woven material with guaranteed fast colors.

Printed Dimity 33c Colorful novelty fabric line

The ad touts Printed Dimity 33c a lustrous washable fabric in dark and light colors with novelty patterns and old print designs. It highlights the fabric as a special value for dresses for women and children and notes an excellent quality at a regular 49c value.

Broadcloth and voile fabrics in varied colors and widths

The notice lists fabrics including superfine broadcloth 36 inches wide in many colors Rose Gray Orchid Pink Maize Tan Nile Copen Black Navy White and a summer suiting variant in Red Copen Queen Alie Nile Maze Orchid Yellow Peach White Tan Black Navy Sheer plum voiles in Nde Orchid Peach Copen Black White Pink Roses 25e and a 36 inch wide sheer for summer dresses in Copen Tan Rose Pink Nile Orchid Grey White. Also mentions colorful checks 32 inches wide and a silk and rayon blend 32 inches wide in Nile Copen Rose Flesh Ponjee Maroon with guaranteed fast color.

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