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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1927

Page

6

Remus Trial Progresses With Dayton Jail Testimony

Cincinnati dispatch reports Prosecutor Taft outlines jailers and deputy sheriffs testimony from Dayton and Troy as part of the case to convict George Remus for the murder of his wife Imogene. Upcoming witnesses include Ruth Reighter and Franklin Dodge Jr., with John Berger's perjury arraignment set for tomorrow. The protracted trial features five to six hour days as rebuttal proceeds.

Cincinnati Associated Press Dayton Troy Ohio Charles P. Taft George Remus Imogene George Connors Remus Chicago Atlanta, Ga Teft Witt Ruth Reighter Franklin L. Dodge, Jr Dodge Federal Department of Justice Penitentia Atlanta Amus John S Berger Berger Taft

Brock and Schlee to Start Endurance Flight

Dayton a Beach Fla Dec 11 By Associated Press Edward F Schlee and William S Brock test flown the Pride of Detroit Stinson Detroiter monoplane and expressed gratification with its performance in prep for a new endurance record attempt Their plan calls for a start around 6 am Wednesday with a target near 63 hours The present record of 36 hours 23 minutes is held by Cornelius Edardt and Johann Ristitz

Daytona Beach Florida Associated Press Pride of Detroit Edward F. Schlee Wiliam S. Brock Cornelius Edaard Johann Rlsticz Ciarence Chamberlain Bert Acosta

Doctor Ends His Life at Grave of His Son in Newton

Dr. Charles B. Smith, 62, Newton physician, committed suicide by shooting himself at the grave of his son Morrell Smith in Newton Cemetery. Relatives said grief over Morrell’s death in the Argonne drive during World War I prompted the act.

Doylestown Dee Associated Press Charles B. Smith Newton Gon Morrell Smith Argonne Drive

Two Sons of St. George Lodges Elect Officers of Pioneer Lodge

Seated left to right J W Wood secretary Louis Holt president Thomas Smith treasurer Second row George Shealey of Ansonia deputy grand president W Tooth messenger George H Wood supreme representative from Connecticut E Wales vice president Herbert Hickman grand messenger William Phips H L Pitt assistant secretary George Offinger assistant messenger Thomas Ritchings Samuel Stradling chaplain George Murgatroyd trustee Arthur Tooth inside sentinel.

Pioneer Lodge Sons OF ST. George J. W. Wood Louis Holt Thomas Smith George Shealey Ansonia W. Tooth George H. Wood Connecticut E. Wales Herbert Hickman William Phips H. L. Pitt George Offinger Thomas Ritchings Samuel Stradling George Murgatroyd Arthur Tooth Sentinel Magna Charta Lodge Sons OF ST. Ghorgle George Ricks John Moore J. Wilde Peter Burns John Shenton H. J. Brenton J. W. Webb Stephen Horton Douglas Binns Harry Hampson William Thomas

Rebecca Rogers Insanity Plea Marks Bank Robbery Case

La Grange Texas December 11 The defense for Rebecca Bradley Rogers twenty two year old former University of Texas co ed continues to argue she suffered fits of insanity at the start of her trial on a bank robbery charge. The case involves the Farmers National Bank of Buda Texas and features testimony from Governor Dan Moody s former staff and Texas State Historical Association figures. The trial commences its second week with experts to describe alleged operations and financial mismanagement during a membership drive and related solicitations. Robbery with firearms in Texas may be punished by death.

LA Grange Texas Associated Press Rebecca Bradley Rogers University of Texas Farmers National Bank of Buda Tex Fyentis Red Dan Moody Charles Ramsdill Texas State Historical Association Rebecca Miss Ruth Lartine Gafford Austin

Unclear dialogue fragment with characters Rogers and Clerk

A fragmented dialogue scene features Rogers speaking to a young lady and a girl clerk. The exchange centers on buying a present and a quirky question about what to do with chicken bones, ending with a character named Rufus muttering about rolls.

Rogers Roger W. Lustrac Tate Rufus

Suburban Reader Notes On Rejections And Winter Tales

A collage of fragmented captions, letters, and misread lines depicts editors’ rejection slips, holiday greetings, a snowy prairie scene with a frozen traveler seeking a cabin, and quirky messages from readers. The pieces mix humor, longing, and seasonal imagery across assorted voices.

Amusements at the Cameo and Palace theaters feature star films

The Gay Retreat at Cameo headlines a night of comedy and song with Ted McNamara Sammy Cohen and Vitaphone stars Raisy Rimini and Carlos Sedano plus The Thirteenth Hour at Palace featuring Lionel Barrymore in a mystery drama with a Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde vibe. Napoleon is praised as a new screen star. Also shown are Our Gang Dogs Heaven Morty Dupree and a novelty act from Australia with Gerald Griffin Rex McGough accompanying.

Ted McNamara Sammy Cohen Thia Vitaphone Raisy and Rimini Chicago Opera Company Carlos Sedano Sunshine Boys Lionel Barrymore Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Palace Theatre Chester M. Franklin Douglas Furber Barrymore Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde John Napoleon Morty Dupree Marty Dupree Wil and Deed Ngurie Tointon Australia Gerald Griffin Caovent Garcen Opera London Rex McGough

The Mystery Ship at Lyric by Poll Players

The Mystery Ship a thriller at the Lyric this week by Poll Players promises surprising twists and romance. The four scene play recreates the Broadway production with a deck setting aboard ship and dense atmosphere. it aims to deliver one of the season’s most effective local stage bets.

Nhair Lyric Lyric Theatre Mona

Inquiries Set On Senate Schedule This Week

Washington dispatch notes two Senate inquiries this week as Congress organizes its seventieth session. Hearings cover Hearst newspaper clippings and election eligibility for James Beck, with priority on approving committee assignments and electing a president pro tempore. House plans focus on flood and farm relief, Muscle Shoals, Boulder Dam, and Lindbergh Medal of Honor action.

Washington Associate Press Tts Dispatch Senate Nousa James M. Beck Pennlche Zepublican Republican and Nemorritic Committee David E. Barry Rhode Island

Madame Schumann-Heink Honored By Governors

New York December 11. A portfolio of letters from governors of the 48 states expressing regret at the retirement was presented to Madame Ernestine Schumann-Heink at the close of her farewell recital in Carnegie Hall. She announced she would devote her time to promoting girl singers and musical education.

New York Associated Brass Mme Ernestine Schumann- Meink Carnegie Hall Ego

Battleship Texas to ferry Coolidge on Cuban trip

President Coolidge plans a sea voyage to Cuba for the Pan American Congress. If weather cooperates, he will travel from Key West to Havana and back aboard the battleship Texas. a cruiser is to be used otherwise. Wilbur intends to accompany the President, with Kel logg likely joining the party and several American delegates expected.

Washington Associated Press Coolidge Cuba Key West Havana Texas Wilbur Kellogg

Get Your Man at Majestic theatre wax museum tale

Bewildering Paris wax works plot pairs Clara Bow with Charles Rogers in Get Your Man a Paramount feature at the Majestic. Rogers is betrothed since childhood while Bow schemes to end the engagement. Cast includes Josephine Dunn Josef Swickard Harvey Clarke. Short subjects accompany the feature program.

Clara Bow Paramount Picture Majestic Theatre Charles Rogers Rogers Miss Bow Berk Josephine Dunn Josef Swickard Harvey Clarke Apsol Chariie Chase

Gawi Gawi! at Polis Vaudeville features Sandy and company

Gus Edwards famed Scotch protege Sandy 35 headlines a neat little revue at Polis Vaudeville with George Douglas and a troupe of talented girls. Extra acts include Jeannie Is and Folt bill acts Kemper Bayard duo, Mary Allison Irvin Fields in Rhapsodies and Blues, The Seebacks, Billie Dove and Lloyd Hughes in American Beauty. Country Store event tonight.

Gus Edwards Sandy George Douglas Poil Jeannie Kemper Bayard Mary Allison Irvin Fields Billie Dove Lloyd Hughes Saturday Evening Post

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