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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1926

Page

20

Reilly Held for Banditry in South Faged Court Here

Joseph Reilly a former Bridgeport youth now held in jail in Orleans Louisiana is a self confessed felon wanted by Bridgeport police for parole violation. He vanished after a suspended sentence and later was linked to multiple robberies and a car theft ring. Reilly, son of Tahleiy and resident of Bridgeport, has a history of offenses and deployments during World War II era.

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Arrest News Shocks Flanagan Police Bureau

A police briefing reveals Emma Lawnty was arrested. officers confirmed the event and questioned earlier statements. The force moves to present evidence at the next hearing while awaiting formal charges and court dates.

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Why Carls Go Back Home at Poli's Theater

Amusements page reviews that Why Carls Go Back Home headlines Poli's program with Joan Waters and Wes Ny Fatily in a breezy musical comedy. The lineup includes Bungithaw Brides skits and a Lad reader of current events with light tunes. Local acts, novelty numbers, and a wrap of film shorts close the week’s presentations.

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Percy Marmont in The Shining Adventure at Palace

Marmont headlines The Shining Adventure at the Palace today as philanthropic physician Marmont aims to reunite estranged sisters and bring happiness. The cast includes Mayer Vallin and Mary Jane Irving with a supporting lineup of prominent players and vaudeville acts in a full entertainment program.

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Nell Gwyn at Madestie and London's Stage Legacy

Dorothy Gish stars in Nell Gwyn at Madestie portrayed as a vivid romance amid slums and London theatre life. Critics hail her performance as magnificent and sincere, with praise for her charm and timing in a biographical tale of Nell Gwyn and the era’s stage world.

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Bye Bye Blackbird headlined Pleasure Beacie show

Bridgeport audiences prefer jazz over modern tunes as Sharpe-Minor headlined at Pleasure Palace this week. The act showcased operatic and classical pieces with Mimi Youde, All Smith, Donnell O'Brien, and Marilyn Stir. Attendance remained strong nightly amid praise for the unique instrument and public interest in hearing Sharpe-Minor’s new numbers.

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G A R Men Prepare for Des Moines Encampment

Des Moines Iowa prepares for the Grand Army of the Republic National Encampment with more than 15 900 veterans expected. The city plans extensive entertainments including canteens on streets maidens with motor carts and a soldier champion contest amid mid nineteenth century dances and a floral pergola down town. Auxiliary and allied groups will also hold meetings as veterans from Civil War units and allied organizations gather for the event.

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Heat waves shut down bakery plant for safety test

In Tovertown near Stoyertuann a local cake plant faced extreme heat at work as a spray painting line overheated. Officials said the heating system was turned on to reduce humidity and speed bake drying, averting a larger scare and allowing workers to remain on site.

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Ad Club Meeting Planned at Lake Zoar Camp

Bridgeport Advertising Club members will travel to Lake Zoar Camp for a 2 PM gathering hosted by Mr and Mrs Dunham. Miss Mildred Harrington, Don Parker, and Edwin J. Enoch organize an entertainment program with a committee list including Bridgeport Brass and United Advertising Corp. attendees from Liz Stratford Avenue.

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Chicago Welcomes Conventions Parade of Flags and Festooned Streets

Chicago embraces a summer of conventions with flags bunting and electric lights filling streets around the City-County Building as visitors from Catholic leaders to international delegations arrive. Plaster plaques updated weekly to show new group arms while the city vies for the title of convention city.

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Death of Sis Harriet Jironaog in Brookfield

The 68 year old Harriet Jironaog died Sunday evening at her aunt Mes Slizabell Wihidhan’s Brookfield home after three years of declining health. The obituary notes her Brookfield birth to the late Tenry and An ne Bronson, with family visitors and local addresses mentioned. Priest Rev Luther W. Stalnaker's former pastor role is referenced.

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Bridge Delayed Tug Company Seeks Damages

For a 17 1/2 hour delay to its tug the John W Perret the Stratford avenue bridge failed to open from 11 18 am on July 21 to 8 16 am on July 22 causing Stratford court to seek damages of 247 dollars The Bridgeport Powering Line charges 12 dollars per hour for 4 3 4 hours and 15 dollars an hour for 12 3 4 hours.

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Missing clerk sought by police in Stone State Street store

Police hunt for Tojies Schaffer a clerk at a Stone State Street store who vanished with 150 dollars in cash and 15 in other funds. Schaffer a trusted employee had been absent since Tuesday when the hank notespot was made. owner reports no contact and believes foul play possible.

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