U S B Childrens Bureau reports progress in maternity aid
Miss Grace Abbott outlines federal maternity and infancy act impacts across 45 states plus Hawaii during fiscal year 1927 1928. States expanded prenatal and child health centers and conferences reaching about 1 094 000 infants and preschool children while infant mortality trends improved in several regions though maternal mortality remains slower to reduce.
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United States
Children's
Grace Abbott
Children’s Bureau
Us&s. Department of Labor
Publc
Miss Abbott
Massachusetts
Connecticut
Sinois
Hawaii
Kansan
Maine
New Zealand
Australia
Netherlands
Irish Free State
Belgium
Chile
England
Wales
Finland
Hungary
Japan
Northern Ireland
Scotland
Urugua
Children's Bureau
Wisconsin
New York State
Misa Abbott
Plan for maternal mortality study gains state support
Miss Abbott notes radical reductions in maternal deaths in Maryland and Maryland’s infant mortality decline. A consulting obstetrical committee aided by state health departments and medical societies began a study in three states with plans in four more. The Louisville example shows prenatal care lowers mortality, and federal subsidies improve home and hospital care during childbirth.
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Miss Abbott
Bureau
Maryland
Louisville
Oil case judge a descendant of famed actress Siddons
Frederick L. Siddons, associate justice of the Supreme Court for the District of Columbia, presided at the Fair Sinclair conspiracy trial and is noted for English, Scotch, and Italian lineage tracing to the actress Mrs. Sarah Siddons. His career spans law, Civil Service Reform, and public welfare work in Washington. A fire at 48 Goodwin Street caused minor damage and was quickly controlled.
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D. Watkins
Associated Press
Washington
Sinclair- Burns
District of Colwublo Supreme Court
United States
Dcis
Frederick L. Siddons
Supreme Court of the District of Cohmbia
Sarah Siddons
India
England
Cape of Good Hope
Horn
Calcutte
Calcutta
Justlce Siddon
Calcuta
New York
Mary Agnes Cameron
Justice Siddons
Ireland
District of Columbia
Harriet c. van Ausen
Virginia
George Starr Lasher
Ohio University
Frederick BP. H. &Skeddons
American Security and Trust Company
Biddonsa
Jackson H. Ralston
Wilson
Siddons
Civil Service Reform Association
President's Home Commission
Dist of Columbia
Roosevelt
Conference of Commissioners On
Supreme Bench
Hamilton
Hallett
Goodwin Street
Petroleum Price Fluctuations Attributed To Supply Demand
The FTC reported to Congress that price movements in oil over recent years were driven by supply and demand rather than large company price fixing. It noted growing sentiment for regulating production to conserve supply and protect landowners and companies, while profits rose across refining and distribution during 1921–1926.
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Washington
Associated Prees
Federal Trade Commission
Congress
Senate
Seminole
Federal Or Conservation Board
United States
Mexico
Russia
Commission
Standard Oi Company of
New Jersey
Plorist's Helper Dies in Accidental Gas Poisoning
Oliver Bates twenty one of 468 Noble Avenue died at Bridgeport Hospital from accidental gas poisoning after a leak fed a kettle on a gas stove. Medical examiner Dr H LeBaron Peters found no suicide evidence. Bates left a wife Zee Whittaker and an infant son. Survived by parents Walter Bates and others. He was a florist employed by Johnny Beck and Son.
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Oliver Bates
Noble Avenue
Lila Home
Bridgeport Hospital
H. LeBaron Peters
Bates
Bries
Peters
Bridgeport
D. M. Maher
Doctora
Johny Beck
Zee Whittaker
Potire Walter Bates
Master of Wood Carving Designs In Christmas Seal
Brooklyn artist John W. Evang a 72 year old woodcut master created a wood engraving for the 1927 Christmas seal promoting tuberculosis relief. The design, Sanin Claus and reindeer, will appear on 1.75 billion copies this month, distributed by 1,400 associations nationwide. The piece marks wood engraving as a fading art as photo engraving gains prominence.
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New York
Associated Press
John W. Evang
Brooklyn
Sanin Claus
Old School of Wood
Timothy Cole
Poughkeepsie
N. C
Evans
National Tuberculosis Association
Europe
John W. Evans
Man Dies After Poison Coffee Incident in Los Angeles
George D. Bailey a 64 year old motion picture actor died after drinking coffee from a can at his home. His wife Blanche Olivarias and her sister in law Miss Tommie Olivarios became violently ill after drinking the same coffee. Autopsy and chemical analysis ordered as police investigate.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Associated
George D. Bailey
Tommie Olivarios
Darien grocer held on liquor selling charge
Charles E. Peterson of West Avenue Darien was arrested for keeping liquor with intent to sell at his West Avenue grocery. Officers found 12 bottles of brandy in the shop at 6 p.m. and an investigator later bought a marked drink with a $1000 bill, suggesting illicit sales. Peterson was released on bond of 500.
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Darien
Der
Charles E. Peterson
West Avenue
Tor Might
Edward Tinker
al Ruman
George Evans
Walter Berquist
Adilrese
Peterson
Two Brothers Kenneth and Arthur Attend Funeral Services
Funeral services planned for tomorrow at 3 oclock for a man from Seymour aged father-in-law Owen Whitsoaker. Rev George M Deisel of St Pauls Church to officiate. Burial at Lakeview Cemetery. Belonged to Pioneer lodge No 79 Sons of Bt George and the Order of DeMolay. Longtime flagist by Reel Cowarding.
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Kenneth
Arthur
Owen Whitsoaker
Seymour Etrne
George M. Deisel
St. Paul's Church
Lakeview
Pioneer Lodge
Bt. George
Order of DeMolay
Reel Cowarding
Envy as disease ends pastor’s ten commandment series
The Rev. Alexander Alison of First Presbyterian preached the final in a Sunday series on the Ten Commandments. He equated envy with covetousness, warned it breeds harm, cited Joseph’s brothers, and urged ambition used to raise others. He urged rejoicing with others’ fortunes and warned against hoarding and profiteering.
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Alexander ,Alison
First Presbyterian Church
Dr. Alison
Jesus
Alfeon
Joseph
Visiting artist Grace Leslie showcased sacred works at service
The visiting artist last evening was Grace Leslie, contralto, who has performed with Walter Damrosch's orchestra and ensembles in major cities. She offered pieces including Thou, O Lord, Art My Protector and Prayer. Florence Hasking accompanied with organ pieces.
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Grace Leslie
Walter Damrosch
Worcester Oratorio Society
New York
Boston
Pittsburgh
Chicago
Acolo
Florence Hasking
Zionists to Celebrate Here Tomorrow Night
The tenth anniversary of the Balfour Declaration will be observed at the Stratfield hotel tomorrow at 8 p.m. Louis Lipsky president of the Zionist Organization of America will speak as guest of honor. Others include Charles Ross of Bridgeport and Dr. Louis Goldberg of New Haven. Organizers are Arthur Weiss and Mrs. Samuel Merlitz.
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Stratfield Hotel
Louis Lipsky
Zionist Organization of America
Charles Ross
Louis Goldberg
New Haven
Arthur Weiss
Bridgeport
Samuel Merlitz
Hadassah
Bottle Fall Injures Child in Blackstone Street Area
Four year old Elsie Myers of Blackstone street near Union avenue was struck on the head by a milk bottle that fell from a shelf yesterday afternoon. A small scalp laceration required one stitch and dressings. The city ambulance responded at 4:40 pm and the child was left at home with treatment.
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Elsie Myers
Blackstone Street
Union Avenue
City Ambulance
J. M. Maher
Kissing Burglar Caught by Chicago Cops
Chicago police arrest Stanley Rogues, 19, identified by victims as the man who burgled homes and kissed residents goodbye. One victim died from fright. Rogues to be charged with manslaughter in connection with her death.
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Chicago
Associated Press
Stanley Rogues
W. B. Kennedy
National banks decrease despite branch permits
Washington reports McFadden banking law broadens powers yet slows expansion of state banks. Comptroller McIntosh notes 127 new branches but total national banks fall to 7,832, with 135 failures and record resources of 27.22 billion. Savings accounts rise, totaling 5.88 billion. A tree‑climbing, eye-winking fish is also noted.
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Washington
Associated Press
J. W. McIntosh
McFadden
Jnational
Crowth
National Bank
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International
Frederick
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Price US
Plorist
Sohn Wlevans UI
Alexander Alison
Lee
Christmas Club
Bridgeport-Peoples Savings Bank
Malay Peninsula
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