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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1926

Page

2

Walsh Challenges Could in Senate Scene Recalled

Fragmentary text recalls a Senate challenge and alleged bribery linked to a provincial bond deal. It cites Gould and a premier, discussing payments of £100,000 and motives about railroad business, with notes on legal and financial inquiries and a national bank meeting in Bridgeport in 1927.

Wileh Gaafarina Iteming Chou Gould Tookine Natinnall Bark Bridgeport Ha Benking House Alay Street Conn Etec- Co Vais Tenpetly Ub Robert 4A. Beers, Washier

Mussolini Would Tax Bachelors Controversy Explored

Contimned from Page One. The premier outlined a plan to reorganize provincial Italy, abolish sub prefectures and townships, trim prefecture leadership, and create 17 new provinces including Aosta and Varese. The move aims to strengthen central control and ease provincial administration amid Fascist consolidation.

Élnes Portialia Interior Cumato Stenetu Italy Sabinet Aosta Bolzani Brinidisi Castro Gieone Gorlvia Mater Earal Pistnia Ragusai Savona Tern Varese Vercelli Viterbo Variana Parta

New York Officials Target Extravagant Welcomes for Notables

Comptroller Berry revealed excessive costs for city welcomes to dignitaries including the Crown Prince of Sweden and Captain Fried. Bills listed high charges for scrolls, sandwiches, badges, medals, and a Roosevelt reception, with notes calling items expensive and some phrases poorly worded in English. The scrutiny comes as funds from a police baseball game deficit and charity proceeds are questioned.

New York Der Walker Crown Prince Sweden Ptatu George Fried Roosevelt Billy Mayo Walker Prince Gustayngs Captain Fried Berry Myr. Berry Rooge-velt and Louedals Manlo Chamber Stenoga Fried Miller Ma Walker Phiadelphia Hylan

Powder explosion at Pens Grove kills five men in blast

Five workers including Freis Borden Graham of Pennsgrove die as 2800 pounds of powder explode during unloading at the dry house. Two brothers suffer broken leg and others injuries. six more treated and sent back to work. Wreckage, $25 000 damage, investigation by company. Nearby powder plant fears further blasts. Eleven deaths previously at Carney's Point.

Way Salem William Freis Fred If Borden John Graham Pennsgrove Freis Tonden Carney's Point

Hangman records of 134 executions emerge

Bradford, England AP notes reveal diaries of James Berry an executioner who died years ago detailing 134 hangings. His famed case involved John Lee at Exeter Prison where four attempts failed and Lee was later reprieved. Berry describes waking dread and lack of sleep hearing the Oxford gallows tale.

Bradford Rusland James Berry Berry Moat John Lee Exeter Les Lee Oxford Gallow Shimberland

Schooner Davidson Crew Rescued After Fundy Sinking

A Canadian schooner named A. K. Davidson was wrecked in Gull Cove near Whitehead Grand Manan Island after a heavy northeast gale and snow. The Whitehead life saving crew rescued Captain Morrisey and seven crewmen, who landed safely and were sheltered at the life saving station.

Capy Afernoon Sifely Morrisey Lfe

Italian immigrant found dead in bathroom at 29 Jackson Avenue

Nunalo Wuamo, 35, who had recently arrived from Italy, was found dead on the bathroom floor at 29 Jackson Avenue in Bridgeport Sunday morning after he did not emerge from the room. An ambulance and Dr. David Greenspan were summoned for a medical examination.

Bridgeport Italy Nunalo Wuamo Jackson Avenue David

Grand Jury Returns Two True Bills in Lottery Case

The December session opens at 2:00 with Judge Baldwin presiding and Rev John J Scott delivering the invocation. State's Attorney William T mornley Jr expects the Clifford J Connie Lewis lottery ticket case to be reached before adjournment despite a crowded docket and potential jury trial. Police raid on Stevens Press plant yielded plates for lottery tickets as investigators press leads. Grand jury members listed include T Palmer Shelton Arthur Netleton and others from Fairfield Bridgeport Easton and surrounding towns.

Baldwin John J. Scott William T.mornley, Jr Clifford J Connie’ T Lewis Clifford FR. Wilson Lewis Comley Stevens Press Company Times-Star Lafayette State Streets Comles Goldwin Neny T. Palmer Shelton Arthur Netleton Newtown Eorgery Gregony Easton Frank EK Wayden Bridgeport Henry Jb. Crawford Greenwich L. Graves Jonathan B

Yale classmates greet actor at Bridgeport office

An impromptu Yale class reunion of notable alum Avant Mitchell gathered at the Palace theatre manager Matt Saunders’s office in Bridgeport last night. Five classmates pledge a luncheon at the Stratfield hotel today, including T Buckingham and J W Wheeler, honoring Mitchell’s long stage career from Yale to Broadway.

Yale Clase Matt Saunders Palace Theatre Avant Mitchell Bridgeport Mr. Michell Stratfield Hotel T. Buckingham Mortiner Cometock Samnet Beardsley William M. Wheeler J. W. Wheeler Mitchell Yale Harvard Law School Aftr Columbus Ohio the Woods New York Julius Richard Manefield

Laxative Bromine Quinine Tablets Advertised Cold Remedy

When you feel a cold coming on take this laxative bromine quinine tablets advertised to work off the cold and fortify the system against grip or influenza. The box bears a signature and a branded claim from HW Grove.

Elegant crepe de chine kimono set with satin tuxedo collar

A polished Christmas gift description offers a heavy crepe de chine kimono dress with satin quilted tuxedo collar and full length sleeves. Available in peach orchid French blue cobalt plum and black. see and? for details.

Stylish suede like cuff gloves on street floor line

Gift ready stylish suede like cuff gloves offered in gray mode chamois and black. Practical and warmly styled slip on design suitable for fashion gifts and everyday wear.

Lovely Silk Scarfs at 2.98 in various colors

A street floor rear display offers heavy quality Pussy Willow silk scarves priced at 2.98, regularly 3.98. The assortment boasts many colors and patterns, described as a needed accessory for any costume and suitable as a pleasing gift.

Daytime Dresses in Gingham and Foulard Styles

Excellently made daytime dresses featured in gingham foulard and chal ice fabrics in straight line models with tie back and various sleeve lengths. Available in light and dark colors from size 36 to 52, marketed as practical gifts for every housewife. Downstairs Salesroom.

Dainty Gift Aprons in gingham colors and scalloped hems

These aprons feature small checked gingham in several colors with a yoke top and shoulder straps that stay in place. They are offered at 47c to 59c, described as pretty and useful gifts with a scalloped bottom.

Sweater Sets for Baby’s Gift and School Wear

Gift sets include cap, sweater, and hoots with amber handles and cords in cheerful red blue green and purple. Regularly 2.50 now 1.93. Also charming two piece dresses in Glenheather all wool jersey two tone effects sizes 16 to 438 found on the New Second Floor.

Glenheather

Rayon Step-ins Presentation in Fine Rayon Fabrics

A product listing describes rayon step-ins and French panties of fine quality rayon with dainty picot edging. Available in flesh colors including peach orchid and nile tones. Man Floor-Front.

Handkerchiefs in Linen with Embroidered Edges on Sale

Women’s linen handkerchiefs offered in white and colored varieties. Venise edged sheer linen pieces priced at 38c for white and 14c for colored and white linen examples with embroidered corners and hems. Regular prices ranged from 0.50 to 0.75 dollars.

Women's Gift Slippers 78c in Blue and Old Rose

The D Ornate gift slippers feature a popular D'Orsay style trimmed with bright embroidery. Silk lined. available in blue and old rose with decorative detailing.

D’orsay

Gun metal vanity compact with flesh powder and rouge

A compact vanity item in a gun metal case includes flesh toned powder and orange rouge. Described as a purse size accessory with three shades and a matching compact lid.

Rachel

Flannelette Gowns Offered In Warm Sleep Aid Styles

Premium flannelette gowns sold at 1.50 and 1.75. Heavy quality fabric in white and fancy stripe patterns, trimmed with braid and hemstitching. Long sleeves available in sizes 16 to 20 for extra comfort.

Silk and Wool Stockings Sell at 78 Cents a Pair

Advert reads warm silk and wool stockings for women, a fine gift, as smart as silk for street wear and much warmer. Available in black, shadow, beige. advertised prices 78 cents and regular one dollar.

All Silk Chiffon Stockings at $1.48

All silk chiffon stockings priced at 1.48 offer unusually fine quality. Great for Christmas gifts with multiple color choices including wood land rose silver moon light grain fallow sunset blush atmosphere dove French nude champagne and black.

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