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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1926

Page

6

Coolidge Enters Fourth Year as Nation's Head

President Coolidge marks three years since taking oath in Plymouth Vermont near the wake of Harding’s death. White House routine continues with no sign of departure, as vice and federal officials plan regular business and radio broadcasts. Visitors include Rev William Medowell and Mrs Medowell, while others discuss rubber production policies and potential appointments in Washington.

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Travellers urged to travel light with single trunk

Niu YOR NW Aug 2. A transfer firm official notes baggage weight limits shrink as women and men adjust packing. Women switch to abbreviated chiffen dresses and fewer trunks enabling travel with a single wardrobe. Men also compact outfits for weekends, changing club dining room access and social norms.

Traci Essex New Yorker

Great Deception at Polis and Borda Shows Feature Park Acts

Amusements span Polis with The Great Deception featuring Ben Lyon and Aileen Pringle in a wartime intrigue between British and an unnamed power. The bill includes dance turns by the Alvows and comedic acts, plus Pathe News and Jacqueline Logan Clive Brook screen event. Palace venue touts Born to the West with Hull and Murry. Jack Norworth headlines with a strong vaudeville slate and song performances.

Bridgepark New York George Gibbs Ben Lyon Aileen Pringle Ben [Yun Basil Latth Polis Lee Alvows Martin Young Xtette Pretty Girl Dan Eugene Umette America Bnovaet Anil Beave Bewtley Ray Kobitas Ross Leddy Mack Semmeit Nola Pathe News Jacqueline Logan Clive Brook T Ie Water Brothers Oleh Aia Tole Veudeville Bilt Zane Grey Javie Hull Margaret Murrly Raymond Hatton Ree Maarkalle Jack Norworth Senor Angel Manwne Jack Ott Judd Holt Bine Andensis Mr. Nonworth Liurothy Adelphi Cunsing Helen Dobbin Ita Mayen Ned Wayborn Dopeymanon Drake Dave Lyers Edd Wakefield Top Totlun Bers Vic Laurie Cedarian

You Never Know Women at Majestic Theatre

You Never Know Women stars Miss Vidar in a dramatic tale set around Vera with Lewell Sherman and Gene Ford amid love, deception, and a knife-hurling finale. The Majestic also features a light comedy and short features in a varied program.

Lowell Sherman Jive Browk Fluence Vider Polis Majestic Theatre Misa Vider Bridgeport Stack Poli Fairteid Avenue Mist Victor Riken Gram Yovel Finest Tate Miss Vidar Vera Miss Vior New York Soruda Lipuah Joves Vewi Mugene Ford Norodin White Mrs. Ford Norgdin Pire Ford Majest Ie Claude Grilnawater Jimerie Finlayson

Pleasure Beach hosts Sharpe Minor organ concert

Crowds flock to Pleasure Beach Dance Palace as Sharpe Minor headlines a $75,060 orchestral organ program backed by the Sheridan Terrace Dancer troupe. The act includes Pennell O Briain tenor Mimi Youde Miriam Smith and Marilyn Star, with the orchestra playing waltzes and popular tunes. Patrols report strong attendance through the week except Wednesday night.

CL Runpe-Mi- Ter Mr Sharpe-Minor Elagalea Sh Minor Sheridan Terrace Pleasure Beach Bridgeport Sharpe Minor Sheridan ‘Ferrace Inter Nore Lin Apilat Sharpe-Minor Dane Pennell O'Bren Mimi Youde Miriam Smith Marilynn Star Aneirg Mr. O'Brien Mr. Sharpe- Minor

Men Seek Power as Venues Burn Landmark House

In Fairfax County Virginia officials believe a group of men sought loot in a wine cellar and set a fire that destroyed the Inster Tavensworth mansion early yesterday. Kietel Weard, 20, son of a dairy manager, is held without bail on related charges as investigators probe the blaze and the historic Ravensworth estate linked to the Lee family.

Washington Inster Tavensworth Pairfax Virginia Kietel Weard Farina Raverswoth T Ye Manson Beloon Mount Vernon Lee Manson Irlington Halls Linkk Bee Estate George Lelling Lee Hooney Lee Robert Lee

Saunders Illness Linked to Bladder Condition

Boston dated report says Secretary Saunders endures a bladder ailment judged painful yet not immediately dangerous by Dr Chute and others after examination at Corey Hill Hospital. Recovery may be slow and ongoing treatment likely, with continued hospital care suggested while awaiting further assessment.

Boston Fapereit Sanders Coolidge Maders Dorta Saunders Paul Seitle

Steamer Floated After Grounding

A steamer grounded near Vinevirt Haven with cargo of sugar was floated at high tide under her own power. Two coast guard patrol boats freed her as the Ossipee cutter was delayed by leave. The vessel was en route from San Domingo when the incident occurred. no damage was reported. The Navy and local authorities coordinated the rescue amid a public health training program ongoing in the city.

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Pequot Yachts Win in Opening Races for Title

Pequot Yacht club wins opening races of the Long Island Sound junior championship at Long Island Sound. Eight yacht clubs compete in a knockout format from Bayshore to Milford with Stamford and Cedarhurst teams among the entrants. The event, under the Junior Yacht Racing Association of Long Island Sound, runs through mid-August with beach party and interclub regatta planned.

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Youngsters Meet in Water Sports at Tokeneke Club

Darien August 2 Special water sports drew attention at the Tokeneke Club with seven events for boys and girls under sixteen. winners included OW Hall in the first mini contest, Florence Haight in class 2 with Arthur Pendleton second, and Robert Saunders with Josephine Adams second in class 3.

Darien Tokeneke Hall Trussell Ting Florence Haight Arthur Pendleton Robert Saunders Josephine Adams Heach Ray Barria Vinginit Pendleton Robert Aldrich Voarriette Adams David D Tabert Tilen Sreand

Thompsonville Turtle Reaches Century of Freedom

An old farm turtle, living on William Metracken’s property near Thompsonville, is believed to be about 150 years old. A past tenant known as Wardwell resided there, and the creature bears markings reading NW? and i8ta on its shell, with the animal noted as a long-time local resident and symbol of antique tenure.

Thomeso Ville Willam Metracken Metracken Wardwell Fara

Taft Reported Better in Quebec Summer Home

United States Chief Justice William Taft, spending the summer at Murray Bay Quebec, was reported much better in private advices received here from Montreal.

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