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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1926

Page

9

King Ferdinand Undergoes Operation in Bucharest

King Ferdinand of Roumania underwent an operation for hemorrhage shortly after Queen Marie returned from the United States. Surgeons reported a successful procedure and said he would be able to rise from bed within days. The royal condition had been described as improving though some nerves persisted about the dynastic situation.

Bucharest Roumania Dee Ferdinand Marie United States Giaenoerd Plameee Xaperts Crovnd

Man Wrote Name on Ballots as Election Void in Illinois

In December Washington, the Moran election to succeed the late Charles Futter for the Twelfth Illinois district was declared not valid. Clerk Willam Tyler Page stated no election was held, Morin appeared on the ballot and received 200 votes, casting doubt on the result.

Washington Frank T Moran Committee On Invalid Pensions Charles K. Futter Illinois Willam Tyler Page House Morin

Three Left-Over Bills for Assembly in Connecticut

Hartford. As the 1925 session winds to a close, Connecticut legislators will receive only three matters to act on from the prior session. The issues include re drawing Congressional districts, a constitutional representation amendment for towns in the House, and a rules report. Congress holds other items delaying state action, such as federal reserve structure and bridge construction without congressional consent.

Hartford Congress Connecticut General Assembly Federal Reserve Pension Fund McLean Bingham Merrit

Mexico prepares for holiest day without priests

Mexico City December 6 AP. For the first time in four centuries the Guadalupe shrine and churches near Mexico City will be priestless on December 12 the day honoring the Virgin of Guadalupe. Despite the lack of priests many pilgrims are expected as crowds traditionally range from 160000 to 200000. Catholic leaders urge even larger attendance this year.

Mexico City Mavigo Mexico Ginadaupe Guadalupe Juan Diego

City Sets West North Street For Coasting Day

Stamford authorities closed West North street for a coast ing day to prevent injury on the main thoroughfare. A policeman will man the area all day and night to curb hazards and keep traffic redirected through nearby streets.

Stamford John R. Brennan West North Street

Neolithic Find in France Draws Yale Professor Praise

New Haven December 6 AP Professor Michael Rostovtzeff Sterling professor of ancient history at Yale told the Classical club the French dig near Vichy may redefine pre history. He said the discovery suggests an elaborate alphabet, glazed bricks and glass in neolithic and late paleolithic ages.

New Haven Vichy France Michael Rossovtveff Sterling Yale Classical Club Puig Rastovtzeff Veli Archaeolosica Forum Romanum Imperial Forum Capitol Palatine Circus Maximus Caracalla

Old Ironsides film fund event at Rivoli Theatre

A Paramount film depicting a replica of the historic frigate Old Ironsides was shown in Broadway's Rivoli Theatre with Navy Secretary Wilbur and Army officers invited to the opening. A special 19 cent seat price, led by Rear Admiral Andrews, supported a drive to raise funds for the project, with an estimated 60. DoF raised.

New York Broadway Broraway Secretari Wilbur Army Philip Andrews Boston Priozot Paramount Rivoli Theatre

Obituary notices for Andrews Hagberg and Colgan families

Obituary notices report Anna C Andrews wife of George Gogarty dying at home after extended illness. Funeral from her home to St Peters Church with high mass and burial at St Michaels Cemetery. Additional notices list the funerals of John E Colgan from 14 Cedan Terrace and Ellen Carlson Hagberg, with services at Mountain Grove Cemetery and Swedish Baptist church rites. Also John P P Murray funeral from his daughter’s home with cremation at Cypress Hill. Survivors include spouses, children, and grandchildren.

Ellen Carlson Hagberg Tunxie Hui Road Fairfield Haph Frolcomb Sandy Hook Amrs Horace Dennis J. Willam Carlson Swedish Baptist Church Colorado Ave Read Memorial Chapel Mountain Grove Cemetery Ley Justinius

Obituary Notices From Norwich and Westport Areas

Multiple deaths and funeral arrangements reported for Timothy Connell Josephine Perry May Lounsbury Peck Caroline Langhammer and related survivors including sisters Roberta Angell and others. Services held at local churches and chapels with interments at St Michael's Willow Brook Union and Mountain Grove cemeteries.

Funeral Rites for John J Casey Held in Stratford

Services for John J. Casey, 56, who died from a cavern accident in Stratford, were held yesterday at 8 30 a.m. from his home and St James Church, with a requiem mass at 3 p.m. Burial followed at St Michael's cemetery. He is survived by wife Harriet Poole Casey and four children Clifford Abel M Gertrude and Mrs Oliver Kirwin.

John P.P. Murray John P. Murray Arthur B. Lowden Boston Avenue Alexer Alison Firet Presbyterian Churh Cypress Hilla Long Island Deccard Lowden William Dore Wizabeth N. J Timothy Connell Ged Norwich Cornelius Murphy James Keezan Jamel Connery Florence Moriarty New Haven Barnum Avenue Dhurch St. Michael's Cemetery En’ma Josephine Perry George K. Perry Hills Point Road Westport Fahlechapel State Street Staples High School Roberta Angell Duncan C Perry Wilbur 8 S. Deming Willow Brook Cemetery May Lounsbury Peck Seymour Bridgeport Henry Flach Maple Street Union Cemetery Conn John J. Casey Stratford Nichols Avenue St. James’ Church St. Michael’s Cemetery Harriet Poole Casey Clfford Abel M. Gertrude Oliver Kirwin Annabelle M Mullaney Edward Mate A Clancy Mullaney Carroll Avenue St Michael's Cemetery Thomas Clark American Tube and Stamping Company Bridgeport Hospital Seavie

Bishop to Dedicate Italian Church Sunday

The dedication of St. Raphael's church at Pronk and Center streets will be held next Sunday at 10 40. The Rt Rev John J Nilan bishop of the diocese will officiate with Rev Patrick B J McQuivney as celebrant and assisted by Rev Dr Michael Suleivan of Hartford Rev William Kiernin of New Haven and Rev Francis Kehoe of Hartford as master of ceremonies. Father Sullivan pastor is an alumnus of the Seminary of Nap Italy and has served the Italian Catholics of North Bridgeport since 1924 surrounding the church’s construction.

Pronk Center Streets John J. Nilan Bishor Mer Patrick B. J. McQivney Michael Suleivan Hartford William Kiernin New Haven Francis Kehoe Thomas J. Sullivan Nap Italy Ld Porse Father Sullivan Sines Holy Rosary Heran North Fridgeport

Knapp Case Highlights Descent Into Rage and Insanity

Testimony in the Knapp case reveals Eliza Jane Camp and Mrs. Josephine Knapp detailing alleged fights and threats. Doctors call Knapp dangerous and insane, citing retarded spells, depressions, and suspicions as judge adjourns hearings amid family disputes and conservatorship issues.

Camp Knapp Josephine Jackman North Avenue Loren ‘Willie Westport Hrattleboro Calla Knapp Frank W. Stevens Myttis Avenue Teatifred Knapp Was In His Estimation A “Dangerous Man,” Dr. Stevens Jane A. Knapp North Avenues

Chaplin's wife spurne$2,500 vaudeville offer

Lita Grey Chaplin, estranged wife of Charles Chaplin, said she turned down a $2,500 weekly vaudeville offer for a London stage appearance. The Los Angeles report notes the decision as of December 6 and cites her status in relation to Chaplin amid ongoing separation proceedings.

Los Angeles Lita Grey Chaplin Charles Chaplin Pearance London Theatecal Reyvue

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