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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1927

Page

12

Dramatist's Lay Presented for Producers in Haven

A lively 19th century stage piece unfolds with Machiavelli as central figure. Herlart Jim delivers a spirited performance portraying Caterina and the Florentine intrigue. The drama follows a diplomatic plot linking Florence to Forli through marriage and cunning, with courtly servants and political maneuvering driving the twists. The production draws strong audience response and showcases dramatic tension amid period styling.

W Haven Gray Florentine Amercia Ork Machiavelli Herlar Mir Havelli Fiousky Daingeinu Faterin Protectior Florence Forti Italy

McCoy’s Cod Liver Oil Tablets Claim Weight Gain

An old advertisement touts McCoy’s Cod Liver Oil Tablets as a rapid weight gain aid. It promises 10 pounds in 22 days for men and women, with claims of health boosts, strength, and vigor, urging readers to buy a box of 60 and try them to see results.

Snowa Creitor Jeist Buck McCoy

Magnesia for ears trouble and digestion in one remedy

An advertisement touts Magnesia as a universal reliever for acidity and fermentation in stomachs and ears. It promotes Magnesia from a powder tablet or sugar cube form, claiming safety for all meals and minimal side effects, with simplified dosing and quick relief touted by the maker.

Biographer lauds Biberman in Florence play on Machiavelli

The review praises the actor for portraying Machiavelli from idealist youth to disillusioned elder. It credits Biberman for turning quiescent parts into a full arc and notes Hubert Oxner produced the play with set design by Donald Sutchell Osenslager and costumes by Rose Bogdanoff. Two public performances are planned Saturday, matinee and evening.

Maghiavelli Mr Biberman Ma«biavelli Eagés Republic of Florence Lemist Esler Stony Creek Hubert Oxnarne Tronald Sutchell O

Bus to Stepney Upheld by Court

Judge Skare Wolfe denied an injunction against Congress Taxi Co as to Stepney service. Plaintiffs allege they are entitled to Stepney operation to benefit residents while Bridgeport-Ward Society sought to route buses via Danbury. Court action centers on who profits from Danbury Bridgeport line and Stepney service.

Skare Wolfe Superior Court Earl Chrisfin Congress Taxi Company Pom Operiting A&d Public Utilities Commission Stepney Farrith Charles Raindall Eperater Long Hill Lepnesy Bridgeport Waterbinv Inc Danbury Srepney Bridgeport-Wathrbury Company Christian Hy Company Bussen Danburs-Bridgeport

Boy Hit by Truck Sustains Serious Injuries in Crosswalk

John M Sweney, 21, crossing near Tatefield Avenue when a delivery truck hit him. He was taken to Bridgeport Hospital with possible skull fracture, fractured leg, broken thumb, and numerous head and facial injuries. Police say the truck, operated by Moler company, struck him while crossing to greet his father. The driver is not held.

Teneph Hergan Tatfield Avenue Bev Pietro Alella

Reckless Driving Arrests After City Wedding Disruption

Police stopped three youths James Scharkin 13 Arthur Maoseh 24 Rex street and Wow Mut tan 80 percent Boston avenue who sped through city streets in a wedding party, driving abreast with occupants shouting. An officer chased the cars or autoeromies near Seaside Park, arresting the trio for reckless driving.

Poalee James Scharkin Arthur Maoseh Rex Street Tan Boston Avenan Frelowse Heems Pidelman John Coleman Auterromie Seaside Park

Latvian Legation to Reopen May Day With Fo Seta Return

The Latvian legation will reopen on May 1, as announced today. Present minister Charles Fo Seta will return to Latvia, and all consulate matters will be handled by the New York consul general.

New York Tere Charles Fo Seta Latvia

Local Flood Victims Fund Grows With Public Donations

Bridgeport campaign to aid Mississippi valley flood victims raises funds to surpass the $14,000 goal. Mrs H Wil Tid Fisch will broadcast on WICC tonight and tomorrow night to urge contributions. Hundreds of names and amounts appear, including charities and businesses such as Outlet Clothing Co Inc, The Wellsing Co, and Booth-City National Bank, with a total day’s receipts of 37,489.43 and an additional 146.59 in donated infant garments.

Bridgeport Wississippis H Wil- Tid Fisch WICC Walter Bo Lashar Lawari J Morgan Comley Outlet Clothing Co Inc Harm Mis A T. Stewart Tildu van Ramp Cyhert Cyhert Walsh 2000 Booi Ten An . . Hon Mr and Mrs W B Lishar Katherine Turroughs Oj Hatfield the Welsing Co Hotchkiss Peoples Albert S Anderson Samuel Po Seno Frank Jacoby Chas I Greene OW Burritt Mary Burtis Ombar Uriond Louis R Edwards H ¢ Simpson McEldowney and Company Hubert Morfar Bop Suar Andew TX Smith Femily Fishoy Win Leigh Vee Wilter Dick Booth-City National Bani Tami Curus The Conlin Co Emily C Waldo

Police Attend Patrolman McCulloughs Funeral Escort Details

Police from the Fourth precinct will escort Patrolman James J. McCullough to services at his home on Milne Street and to St. Augustine's Cemetery. Assistant Superintendent Trend ordered the guard, with Lieutenant Coughlin and Sergeant Wolff directing. Burial is at St. Augustine's Cemetery after a 36 o'clock funeral mass and requiem.

Polles James J. McCullough Milne Street Astet Ant Thomas Trend McCaullough Wil Hed Joseph P Coughlin Seregeant Willam Wolff Dorman Samuel H Gregory Cracks Paden Tate Lellow Mill Bridge Simon W Mecullaugh Augustine St .Wich Wee Sarayel Amtres F Astley Helv Noi Society St Augustine's Foreyn Ward

Divorce Favored for Mrs Lillian Feickert in Trenton

In Trenton on April 28 a court recommended divorce on statutory grounds. Mrs Lillian Feickert, a Republican from North Plainfield, was granted from Edward Petekort. The ruling cited prior NJ cases and legal proceedings, noting the couple’s history and domicile issues.

Trenton CAF Ednard Lallian North Plainfild Edaird I Petekort Hig Walker Colt Belchert Reng Ney Saw Jersey Telco Ivy Stamford Welchetts Speelis Waster Calle Neve New Jersey

Cave-in injures two workers near North Wain Street sewer

Two men, Amaral and Toraya, were trapped under rocks for about 15 minutes after a cave-in during construction of the North Wain Street sewer near Woodmont Avenue. Rescued by laborers and firemen, they were taken to St Vincent's Hospital with Amaral in serious condition and Toraya listed as not as serious.

St Vincents Hospital Hurley Campris North Wain Street New Woodmont Avenue Heroe Manuel Amacel Lexington Avenue Manuel Korizo Lealington Avenue Amiral and Toraya Amalois Foraz DO Greenspun St Vincent Hospital Amaro Wiriva Marth Main Street Leverty and Hurley Bethans Chipel Scherer Main Street Kraza Wis Duid Greenspun Treza Amaral St Vincent's Hospital Caveon Manuel Amarol Manuel Foraza St. Vincent’s Hospital Manuel Frakas Jack Ramos

Clark Lane Jr Dies At Home After Weeklong Illness

Clarke Preston Lane a former New Haven conductor and longtime Bridgeport Baseball Club figure died at 585 Park Street after a week of illness. Born in Kent, he served as private secretary to a company president and was active in Kiwanis Rotary and lodge life. He married Sarah Goode in 1870 and left four sons. Funeral arrangements to be announced.

Clarke Preston Lane New Haven Clark Preston Lane Jr Bridgeport Baseball Club Wilter Ts Lashar Ameiia Chain Company Park Street Yell Lane Mr Lane Kent Lawards Bo Lang Hannah Tam Sears Pension Sarth Goode i Thigm Erimbkhn Chula Dirk Preston Gondsell Tonervi Seisheay Fila Evenimny Eve Gemee VU Goel St Panls Churh St Kent Mt Peters Lodge Milton Miriam Wes de A Maigson Ibly

17 'N Family Ready to Fight Will VMARIDORID Amal 28

In the Vrohite court this neon avert the Silo One catite of Miew Nia yt Stinlish lat oof Wether aehl Fut die to Lh ntision of new oc snes. Tach Walter ff Sade postponed the beaing to Whasdiy Mayrly and the heaime toot a plan at the owall of OMS Nan y Stand ht atu died in Mar bowl this yea at the age of 87 4 as She Wid pre viously owned this estate Ina ally with her sister Wiss Mare Louise Standish who died in Pinuary of this year at the age of UV year.

Vrohite Walter Ff

Charles Gilpin Taken Ill At Local Theatre

Charles Gilpin was reported taken ill at a local theatre with witnesses noting he would appear today despite illness. The chaotic fragmentary OCR suggests a disruption in a theater event with unclear details and quotations.

Charles Gilpin

Love Triangle Ends in Death of Erring Husband

MORRISSOWN NT April 29 A love triangle led to the shooting death of Spaniel Hanser Junger, a bandleader, in an apartment shared with a woman named Ajit Bho who was wounded and expected to recover. A note from Alma Heuser references domestic betrayal and a threat to kill, implying a desperate motive as the husband and wife faced separation.

Morrissown Hanser Junger Oichest Teader Wis Ajit Bho William T Mauser Hig Son Clica Polle Hita & Hauser Utica

Obituary notices of several Stratford area residents

Florence Broad Broad died after a lingering illness leaving husband Joseph and children Stanley Arthur Leroy Franklin and Milton plus a granddaughter and brother George Taylor of Brooklyn. She belonged to Summers Field Methodist Church and Order of Eastern Star. Funeral Monday at 2:00 pm from 76 Vernon Street Stratford, interment Lakeview Cemetery. Loretta Steinmetz widow of Augustus Steinmetz died at home survived by husband, son Harold A and siblings Frank and Hattie Gallagher of Brooklyn. Funeral Saturday at 9:30 am from home and St Charles Church at 1:00 pm, interment Takesiew Cemetery. Blanche Carlson McDonald widow of William McDonald died at Bridgeport Hospital. survived by five children, two sisters Florence and Rury Evans and brothers Victor Howard Ray of Providence. Home was 42 ½ Jane Street. Sun 121 funeral Friday at 2:00 pm, burial Lake View Cemetery. Caroline Bodley widow of William Rosie, age 61, to have general services at Henry Bishop Funeral Chapel 2:00 pm, burial Nichols Cemetery. Tomasso Savino of 826 Pembroke Street, longtime Italian resident, funeral and Maly Rosary mass at 9:00. burial St Michaels Cemetery. Mrs Mier Nenni Miss Chet Dinnis died at residence 967 Myrtle Avenue. daughter of Edward and Bridget Lynch Dennis, born Middletown Conn. survived by sisters Anne and Agnes Dennis. active with Denim Mie liner shop and Sucre di Hemet church. Funeral Saturday from Masseyville Avenue residence to Stored Went Church with solemn requiem. Burial at Mar Baels Cemetery.

Florence Broad Emma My Taylor Toseph Broad Diva Song Stanley Arthur Leroy Franklin Milton George Taylor Brooklyn Summerfield Meethodist Church Order of Eastern Star of St ‘Ord Monnday Vernon Street Stratford Lakeview Cemetery Loretta, Stemmetz Loretta Steinmetz Augustus Steinmetz Berkshire Avenue Steinmetz Harold A Slater Frank Hattia Gallagher St Charles’ Church Takesiew Cemetery Sirs Blanche Carlson McDonald Blasthe Carlson William Mis Mier Nenni Chet Dinnis Dia Myrtle l Avenue Edward Bridget Lynch Dennis Middletown Mise Anne Agnes Dennis Shop Sh Sucre di Hemet Mysiile Avenua Satmdaw Wamoon Mar Baels

Bethel Church Presents Pageant The Striking Hour

Bethel A M Church members staged The Striking at Americas Hour pageant at Pilgrim Hall before over 200 people. The program highlighted missionary work abroad and urged more missionaries to carry the Cross of Christ. It opened with invocation by Dr William Hernes Day and featured 20 Toby Leaux vignettes depicting foreign lands and the plight of Negroes and immigrants.

America Bethel A. M. Bochurch Pilgrim Hall William Hernes P. Perry Josephine Liggins

Shaker Colony Woman Weds Farm Overseer in Mass Event

Sister Elizabeth EE De Long, a Shaker colony survivor, marries a farm overseer at the Shaker community in Massachusetts. The ceremony ties together members of the colony once numbering over a hundred, now dwelling in shared buildings with the surviving women.

Shaker Colony Elizabeth EE de Long Miemberg Fothe Raksane Shakers Shaler Farm Shaker Curtono

Penguin casualty brought to Shanghai

A damaged ship report mentions a penguin casualty aboard the destroyer Peary and hospital transfer aboard the United States transport Chaumont. The fragment references Shanghai and wartime hospital movements with unclear surrounding details.

Penguin Shanghai Shpanghehal Anur Peary Qema Tilsen United States Tansport Chaumont

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