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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1926

Page

14

Estate of Thomas W Cutting Divided by Percentage

Probate court records reveal a novel percentage based division of the estate of Thomas W. Cutting who died August 2. The residuary estate, possibly over 40 000, is split among heirs and benefactors, with 48 percent to his brother Nathaniel H Cutting and two others in equal thirds. Executors named are Dorr R Whitney and Henry A Felix. appraisers George Curtis and Frank Wooten. The will provides for interment beside his wife Mary E Cutting and a matching headstone. Churches and individuals receive specified shares ranging from four to sixteen percent, including St Pauls Episcopal Park Street and Congregational Church, plus gifts to multiple Whitneys and others.

Thomas W. Cutting Cutting Ols Nathaniel H. Cutting River Forest Dorr R. Whitney Tlenry A. Pelix George Curtis Frank Wooten Mary E. Cutting Beni Flectaries St. Paul's Episcopal Church Park Street Congregational Church Mes William Hartley Rosauth Street Henry A. Felix Alon Avenue Dorr KR Whitney Crown Street Robert Whitney Philip M. Whitney Dorothy Whitner S. Sauner Frankville Peter C. Boyle Brooklyn AH. Glick Frackville Dorr Whitney Minnie H. Fromm Nelson Avenue Norwalk Nathan H. Cutting Allen Garnett Cutting Thomas J. Cutting

White House Goes Electric 16 Box Ice Box Upgrade

Washington reports the White House repairs and remodeling include installing electric apparatus to replace artificial ice in the two year old ice box. The piece traces food preservation from cellar ice in 18th century presidents era through natural ice and granulated cake insulation to electric cooling and copper fins.

Washington White House Potomac Lincoln

Car Hits Highway Fence Injures Four in New London

Mrs Grace E Murphy aged 45 of East Hartford is in critical con with possible fractures at Home Memorial hospital. Herbert Maynard of 22 Viets street and George Potter of 114 Shaw street suffer severe head and hand lacerations. John Dardis of Waterford has a cut hand while at home. The injuries followed an automobile driven by Maynard crashing into a highway fence at station 14 Waterford today.

New London Aug Grace E. Murphy East Hartford Herbert Maynard Viets Street George Potter Shaw Street John Dardis Waterford Maynard Station 14

Investor Dies in New York at Age 77

William H Thompson seventy seven year old inventor and manufacturer died in the night from heart failure. A native of Somers Connecticut he is survived by his widow and three children George Thompson of Newtonville Miss Walter Thompson of Baltimore Maryland and Robert TF Thompson of New York.

New York William H Thompson Thompson Somers Conn George Newtonville Miss Walter Thompson Baltimore Robert TF Thompson

The Sea Wolf At Palace Today And Tonight

The Palace offers final showings of The Sea Wolf with W Ince, Claire Adams, Theodore Von Irn, and others in a thrilling seaside melodrama filled with shipboard clashes and daring rescues. Also on the bill are vaudeville acts led by Harry Kahne and a new coffee of sensations including Cafe Madrid and Strings of Steel chapter two. Foster toasts the band at a Thursday three day run opening with track and aquatic events and a fireworks display in the evening.

the Palace Jack London Palace Theatre Teateh W. Ince Claire Adams Theodore von Irtz Snitz Edwards Mitchell Lewis Harry Kaine New Kkvreater Trenr Sylvia Wood White Meyer Golden Madrid Treet London Stanelli Douglas Harry ‘Tighe Harry Kahne Dan McGrew Coast Guard Elizabeth Friedman Elidas Adele Jeanne Moran and Barron Clarence Beck Edythe Blossom Hazel Archibald Willy. Abbot Anne Fuller Ad Striker Rayart Pictures Cullen Landis Dorothy Dwan Jimmy Aubrey Coast Guards

The Show-Off at the Majestic

The Show-Off at Polls Majestic theatre blends spontaneous humor with human appeal. Ford Sterling leads as the boastful railroad clerk whose bluster disrupts a wife’s family yet ends with redemption through a shrewd deal. Also features Ford Hamilton comedy Move On and cartoons.

Polls Majestic Theatre Ford Sterling Lois Wilson Sterling Lfe Tie Philadelphia Majestic Lford Hamilton Majestic News

Pleasure Beach Week of Activities Attracts Families

Pleasure Beach hosts Kiddies Day with free ride tickets and contests awarding prizes. The Bridgeport playgrounds outing features field events and a post lunch swim, run by the Board of Recreation. Lions clubs of Bridgeport and Norwalk stage first outing at the grove with athletic events. Republican Day brings Senator Hiram Bingham and others to WEWS for first political broadcast from Pleasury Beach, with dinners, amplifiers, and overflow gatherings across the island.

Pleasure Leach Bridgeport Board of Recreation Weater Lions Club of Norwalk the Grove United States Hiram Bingham WEWS Pleasuyve Beach Connecticut Dame Palace Cari

Crowds Packed Leg Umiss Bridgeport for Miss Bridgeport 1926

Thousands are turned away nightly from Polla vaudeville theatre as Miss Bridgeport of 1926 Florence Harriet Green appears with William Maalone and the Riz dance band under McCormack and Barry. The act features Antoinette Violet as alternate and is praised as a city credit while Polla schedules new features and amateur shows.

Polla Bridgeport Miss Bridgeport Florence Harriet Green William Maalone Riz McCormack Bary Lorraine Bobby Andes Margaret O'Brien Antoinette Violet Atlantic City Tirideport Messrs. McCormack Barry Finate Edwin Rew Fleet Lingdn Hughes Delores DeRie Alec Francis Poll Warner Brothers Jacqueline Logan Louise Fazenda Jim Betty Page Eugene Conrad

Boston Professor Leads Effort to Curb Accidents

Professor Ralph G. Wells of Boston University heads a national survey on industrial accidents for the American Engineering Council. The study will examine 29,000 plants across ten industries, with field reports in Washington and trials in Boston and Massachusetts cities to find effective accident prevention measures.

Boston Ralph G. Wells Atlanta Wells Massachusetts Boston Chamber of Commerce Associated Industries of Massachusetts Safety Council A. W. Peeresford Detroit Herbert Hoover Washington Dexter S. Kimball Cornell University Cornell Dean Kimball

Albania Approves U S Reservations to World Court

Albania joined Cuba Greece Liberia and Uruguay in approving U S reservations on adherence to the world court as outlined by Senate reservations. No nation has refused but most are awaiting the Geneva conference this fall to decide.

Washington Senate Charles Hart Department of Albania Cuba Greece Liberia Uruguay Geneva

Boston Officials Face City Fund Fraud Charge

Boston officials and contractors are accused of conspiring to defraud the city of Boston of up to 2 million over three years. District Attorney Thomas C. O'Brien said he would summon Mayor Niehoff, four city councilors, and the commissioner of public works for questioning.

Boston CAP Thatriet Thomas C. O'Brien Niehokww Puble Works

Westport Fair Moves Location On East Church Street

Westport reports the annual street fair sponsored by the Women's Town Improvement Association will shift from East Church Street to a higher section of the street. The change, driven by resident objections, will close Myrtle Avenue Elm Street and East Church Street, prompting possible action by First Selectman King W. Mansfield. In town news, a birth to Odovico and Analgisa Agostini was recorded, and the Fairfield County Hunt Club Incorporation was filed. A Reckless Driving case fined Gustave Lind and John Blackman faced charges. A false fire alarm caused townwide excitement. dogs persist on Compo Beach despite a new ordinance.

East Chuyeh Street Myrtle Avenue Elm Street East Church Street First Selectman King W. Mansfield Women's Town Improvement Association Wedford House Charleston Fetford House James Dawsherty Weston Odovico Analgisa Agostini State Street Helen Serales, Oakey and Miller Broadstreet New York City Dietsko Wilhelmina Tietzko Washington Avenue Westport American Legion Carnival of the Post Dietzko Birge Mary Allen Fairfield County Hunt Club, Incorporated George W. Gair Donald Perkins Morton W Smith William Gellatly George Tompkins Joseph Adams Gustave Lind East 87Th Street Lind Rose John Blackman Glover Avenue Norwalk Southern New England Telephone Company Washgtan Avenue Compo Beach John Crawford Channing Warris Cocano Penn Crawford Misa Evelyn DeMuthy Bridgeport Aira Frank DeMuth Main Street Rotary Club Campo Beach Fairfield County Hunt Club

Heat Kills Flagman in Massachusetts Heat Wave

James A. McAuley, 39, flagman for the Boston and Albany Railroad at Thorndike, died from heat prostration suffered during a spell of extreme weather. The incident occurred in Masy on August 17 as crews endured the scorching temperatures.

Palmier Masy James A. MarAuley Slatynine Boston and Albany Thorndike

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