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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1926

Page

11

Transportation system changes in New England 1927 recap

Boston and Maine and other New England railroads sped passenger service including faster Boston to New York and Canadian routes. Reorganization of Boston and Maine, back dividends paid by Maine Central, and gains in earnings marked the year. Motor bus subsidiaries expanded, street railways replaced some trolley lines, and plans emerged to take over Springfield and Worcester trolleys by New York New Haven and Hartford.

Jams H. Hustis Boston Ant Laine Interstate Commerce Commission New England Boston New York Maine West Panmanites Maine Central Railroad New York, New Haven Hartford Springfield Lfrea Manchester N. M1 Ingul New Hampshire Rhode Teland Power Interests Providence

Burial Held as Prayer For Slayer in Olson Case

In Prarie Du Chien Wisconsin the burial of 22 year old Clara Dorothy Olson, heiress of Erdman Olson, followed a church prayer service asking forgiveness for her slayer. A coroner’s jury named an 18 year old college student as the killer, with another suspect in custody in Illinois awaiting identification. Public funds are short and a subscription may be raised.

Pranie DU Chien Win Clara Dorothy Olson Erdman Olson Martin Dommerwaess Springfield Cheawford County Treasury

Treasury Rules Allow Foreign Liquor Ads In U S

Treasury announced that foreign magazines or newspapers containing liquor advertisements may enter the United States. Customs collectors were instructed to permit entry of such publications unless printed specifically for circulation within the country. The advisory nominated Vermont bound shipments for release as appropriate.

Shington United States Treasury T, Albans Vermont

Radio Program Guide Highlights Across New York and Beyond

A dense station list outlines daily programs across WEAF WJ, WOR, WABC and others. It notes concertos, violin recitals, dance orchestras, health talks, sermons, weather updates, market reports, and children's programming with many named artists and times.

Lilyan ‘Thompson Bim Association of Amaricen -M Tilyan Thompson Mele Geebee Thame Frask Galasel William N. Reutter Lewis Marsh Robert Fis Pala Burkew and Levine Carroll and and Thompson Frances Sper Bert Andrews Dance Orchestra Atusic WMCA New York Betty Lee Mary Hughes Boprano Edward French Radin Franks Phil Ani Anne Brae Oo Barituiyur WRNY NEW York Book Review Tilen 3Ffller Gupeanes Malley Render Carrie Lirenn Ruth Hariks Ofuliestrs of Man F. Clem Madrigal Rewhing Augusta J. Stetson Rivity Bert Bett Totmondall Jenn Pai Renald Roger Piguist Heute Inn Schacter Soprana Low Pend Ubtiele Sank Wicteraten MM Savell Meter Conral Gertroe Bardusch Marie Goprana Uy Borsohn Mitten Optandet WUAC Storham P.M Rolfe Dorothy Dumage Borthy Freyd Plantat the Orient Mermey Welk Albert Waugh Emanuele Stieri I -M United Synagogue of Amation Sagnatine Jacquillard Otelle Treadeconrs Moment Musicale Ww. M Muudio Chimes of Normandy Light Opera Company Hartford Fara WGY Schenectady Azn Feather Repart Eastman Theater Newark Elsa Miehling Ydteratuen Fler Miehilag Tyrir Orchestra Muale Snead Phe Messner Brothers Philadelphta Fiome Servien Tati Dain Wheskre U.S Pabtie Auditorium Urckratra WHNY Pittsburgil Stock Exchange and Grain University of Pittsburgh Cosmopoliten Westinghouse H.V.B East

Southington Man Fires Rifle Attempted Suicide

Southington on December 7 AP reports William Fran forty five of West Center street tried to end his life by shooting himself at his home. The bullet lodged near the rib cage. After the attempt he walked to the house and told his daughter in law. Medical aid arrived and he was taken to Meriden hospital where his condition improved.

Southington William Fran West Center Street Francis Medcal Ald Meride

Miners’ Gold Stage Legend Tied to Crabtree Will Battle

In a California probate deposition, Lotta Crabtree’s past as the “lucky songstress” is recounted with miners showering the stage with gold dust. Testimony by Tom Bullock links Crabtree to Mrs. Carlotta Cockburn of San Gabriel as potential heir to Crabtree’s estate valued at 4,000,600, with family ties and racehorse gifts described.

Ruston Dev. T.afp Mery Lotta Crabtree California Aetreas Mer Jack Crabtree Jack Lotta Bullock Ed Bullock Mra. Cockburn Tom

Santa Claus aide dies in Bay State

North Easton Mass Dec 7 AP George Gikinson aged 53 born in England long served as Santa in Brockton stores He resumed the role yesterday after a day as Santa Claus died at home after supper while seated in a chair

North Easton Mass Santa Claus George Gikinson England Thad Santa Filaus Brockton

Easton church activities mix baptisms and dances

In Easton on Sunday Rev Howard B Warren led a communion service baptisms and reception of members at the Les M E church. New members included Fred B Candee and Eve lyn Jennings. The Epworth League service was canceled due to weather. A dance at the Easton Volunteer Fire Company drew a large crowd with prizes awarded and another planned for December 11 with Bridgeport orchestra.

Cifford Jennings Howard G. Warren Gertrude Charles Kenneth Marsh Ralph Marsh Epworth League Lee M. EB Fred Bunker Whton Congregational Easton Volunteer Wire Company Bridgeport Home Acres Dramatic Club Congregational Church Greenfield Hill Greenfield TH Congregational Church Arthur Bush Bridgeport Hospital Lee M. EL Margaret Moran Mise Christien Mestay Danbury Nattie Bracley Av Wesport

School paper drops Hall Mills references at Rutgers

In New Brunswick New Jersey the Chanticleer editors remove all Hall Mills trial references after the dean of men at Rutgers approved advance proofs for approval. The monthly had planned bawdy references to the trial. In Denver a hotel manager, J E Dale, killed himself after a posse found him near an irrigation ditch.

New Arronswick N. J. Dee Wey Metyrar Rutgers University Chanticleer Hall-Mills_ cape Tus Monthly Denver J. E. Dale Fort Morgan Dale

Dust of Apostles Set for Sale by Chicago Society

Chicago Historical Society offers a set of twelve reliquaries claimed to hold bones of the twelve apostles. The relics, found in a collection shelf of the foreign section, are sealed in leather and dated by an ecclesiastical note from 2729. The sale accompanies a note bearing the Archbishop of Miss dated 2729.

Chicago Dee Chicago Historical Society Miss Mary Queen of Ots Napoleon

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