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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1927

Page

6

Highland Fling Dance Winners at Campbells Meadow Day

At the Clan Campbell field day held at the Meadows last Saturday the Highland Fling competition produced winners pictured. First prize went to Miss Margaret McKillopp of Brooklyn New York, second to Donald Young of Bridgeport, and third to Miss Beatrice Anne Duff of Albany New York. Murdo Elder of New York City played the pipes.

the Meadows Margaret McKillopp Brooklyn N. Y Donald Young Bridgeport Beatrice Anne Duff Albany N.Y Murdo Elder New York City

Equipment Burns Man Shot in Chi Mine Strike War

Ohio coal operators and union miners near a wage agreement as a fatality heightens tensions. Governor Donahey meets with Hocking valley union leaders who say the situation is under control. Reports from Dover northeast of a clash add to the mounting strain as the five month dispute nears a breaking point.

Columbus Ohio iBy Associated Press A. V. Donahey Hocking Valley Dover

Zeno Astringent for Pimples and Skin Irritations

An old advertisement touts Zeno as a clean healing skin astringent for pimples blackheads blotches blemishes and scalp irritations. Claims quick relief and clear healthy skin for use anytime with a price noted as 92.00 at a drug store.

Dover Mine Clash Heightens Labor Tension in Ohio

Union and non union miners clashed near a Goodyear Tire and Rubber mine in Dover and a non union worker was found hanged as an effigy near the tipple. John Vesco was wounded while John Harder Jr faced arrest after shots. Governor Donahey ordered National Guard reinforcements and planned talks to settle the dispute on economic terms, stressing civil authority first and troops if needed.

Steubenville Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company Dover Laird John Harder, Jr Donahey Robert Haubrich Ohio National Guard Columbiana County Perions

Miss Ponsonhe Chided For Terms Of Address On Call

A brief exchange ends with Mr Jones admonishing Miss Ponsonhe for addressing clients as sweetshine during a business call. The scene highlights professional boundaries and respect in client communications.

Mr. Jones

Hohenzollern Impostor Aims for Theatre Debut

Berlin reports Harry Domela, once exposed as a fake Hohenzollern heir, will debut on stage as the prince in Alt Heidelberg. Directors battled to sign him, but he rejected vaudeville and film for a serious, heavyweight dramatic role.

Berlin Harry Domela Germany Wilhelm Hohenzollern Harry Alt Heidelberg Hohenzollern

Red White Bars Mark the Russian Polish Border

Warsaw reports a remote frontier area where a painted red white bar marks end of Poland and a solid red bar marks start of the Soviet Union. A neutral line lies between for minor border incidents such as animals crossing.

Warsaw Associated Press Poland

Baldwin in Shirt Sleeves At Formal Montreal Reception

In Montreal on August 1 Prince George and Prince of Wales attended a busy day of golf, receptions, and dinners with Prime Minister Stanley Baldwin. Baldwin spoke on empire trade policy at the Montreal Canadian Club, urging Canada to give the empire priority in purchases.

Montreal Qur Associated Press Montreas Prince of Wales Prince George Stanley Baldwin lavalour-ie-Lac Anne Trowsery Armand Duples The Law Ernest Goyer W. L. McDougal E. W. Beatty Baldwin Mr. Baldwin Empire Empire Marketing Board Canada

Senators Disagree On Extra Session Debate Returns

Washington August 1 The Senate leaders Republican Curtis and Democrat Robinson clash over a possible early adjournment with Robinson urging an autumn session to tackle flood relief and deficiency bill. He outlines a proposed 100 million flood relief appropriation and expanded Mississippi River commission powers plus tax relief aims. Edwards calls for an extra session to cut taxes amid heavy burdens on small businesses.

Washington Associated Press Congress Senate Curtis Kansas Robinson Arkansas Mississippi River Commission Edwards New Jersey

Tramps suspected in Stamford shed fire damage

Fire believed set by tramps sleeping in a small shed caused about 1000 dollars in damage to the building owned by Coher and company at Canal and Chapel streets. The blaze started in an annex and spread to the main structure before the department checked it.

Stamford 8, Coher and Company Canal and Chapel Streets

Soldier Dies After Running to Board Steamer General Jescue

Boston August 1 Foster Williams of Milton Pennsylvania a private in the Ninth coast artillery died today on board the steamer General Jescue after running to catch the vessel at the army base before it sailed for the harbor forts He was thirty three years old and had been in the army ten years

Boston Associated Press Foster Williams Milton Ninth Coast Artillery General Jescue Army Base Willans

Ford Revue at the Palace in Pala With Lew Cody Group

Amusements at the Palace in Pala feature a film program headlined by On the Boulevard with Lew Cody Renee Adoree Dorothy Sebastian and Roy DrArcy. Edwin and Lottie Ford Revue with Eve Wendt head vaudeville plus Moss and Frye in How High Is Up. Smiling Lindy and Moore Twins open with Christy and Nelson in Falling For Fun and Five Malays tumblers perform.

Edwin and Lottie Ford Eve Wendt LeVan Sisters Herbert Leslie Moss and Frye Lindy and Moore Christy and Nelson Eddie & Lottie Ford Levan ST Herberdt Leslin Abidy & Moore Twins Christy & Nelson Pers

In Tia Juana Revue At Polis Vaudeville

Polis presents a large Mexican troupe led by Dolores De Soto Consuelo Cortez Fuentez and Ortiz with American acts George Dobal Roy and Evans plus young prodigies Altman and Brother and Neil Mack company in Matrimonial Post Mortems. Harold MacGrath sea thriller Bitter Apples stars Monte Blue and Myrna Loy at Pelt. Also Pleasure Beach events boxing skating contests and a Majestic screening of The Magic Garden with Quicksands and The Vision.

Tia Tuana POLIS Dolores de Soto Consuelo Cortez Fuentez Ortiz George Dobal Conroy Evans Bylvin Altman Neil Mack and Company Harry Goodwin Ferraros Harold MacGrath Velores de Sota Comsuelo Cortez Fuentes Averlo Big Addo Sylvia Altman Brother Twracey Etavoot Monty Blue Myrna Loy

Suit Tests Trolley Line Damage Claim in Electrolysis Case

Joseph Cigiar sues the Connecticut company in Superior court seeking 1500 damages over alleged electrolysis from trolley lines along Stratford Avenue. He owns property at Sea View and Stratford and claims neglected, hazardous wiring has damaged water pipes for 15 years, with ongoing repair costs and a request to halt the trolley operation to stop further harm.

Connecticut Company Joseph Cigiar Ciglar Seaview Stratford Avenues Stratford Avenue Justbuilding

Property Sold At Auction In Bridgeport Foreclosure

Mrs. Bertha Chopekie bought two houses and lots at 486 Gregory Street and 81 Columbia Street for 4900 dollars at a Superior court auction. Dorr R Whitney acted as committee, City of Bridgeport held a tax lien of 1454 dollars against the proceeds. Joseph P Cepvic owned the property at 89 Columbia Street.

Bertha Chopekie Columbia Court Gregory Street Columbia Street Dorr R. Whitney Superior Court Joseph Pocevic

Lloyd George backs U S naval aid for Britain

Cambridge England August 1 Former Premier David Lloyd George said Britain could count on the United States navy for support if unjustly attacked. He favored a naval understanding with the U S and said England should not depend on any one country for defense. He noted American shipbuilding could be seen as a means of support in war, not a threat.

Cambridge England Associated Press David Lloyd George Great Britain United States Navy Lloyd George United States America Liberal Summer School Geneva John Maynard Keynes Kins'’s College

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