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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1927

Page

3

Connecticut Senators Named Chairs in Senate Committees

Senator George P. McLean of Simsbury was named chairman of the Senate committee on Manufactures while Senator Hiram Bingham of New Haven was named chairman of the Senate committee on Printing. McLean moves from Banking and Currency to Manufactures. Bingham gains his first chairmanship and joins several other committees. The appointments give Connecticut representation on major Senate committees and two chairmanships.

Washington, D. C George P. McLean Simsbury Senate Manufactures Hiram Bingham New Haven McLean Sente Banking and Bingham McKinley McNan Connecticut

Liquor and Sense of Duty Send Sea Captain to Prison

Captain Robert Pamphlet, a Canadian skipper and rum runner, was sentenced to two years in Portland Oregon for violating the Volstead Act. He boarded a train to begin serving his sentence saying, I always play the game square, and cited duty as the motive. He had helped rescue the Coaba’s crew after a gale, then faced pursuit by a ram patrol boat, and upon leaving Vancouver declared his conscience clear. Support for a presidential pardon was sought by the Corba crew.

Vancouver Dee Associated Press Robert Fahmphlet Portland Oregon Pamphlet United States International Poundary Thrower Ttill Inness Washington Pescawhawes Pescawha Coaha Pamphiet Pamphic Neturedic Ely President Coolidge

West Haven Man Dies After Train Strike

William Gray of 116 Perk Street West Haven died at Stamford Hospital after being struck by a Boston to New York express near Rowayton. Gray, employed on an oil train of the N H H R, reportedly leaned out to view the flowing ads and was hit. He died about an hour after arrival. He is survived by a wife.

Stamford Associated Press Wiliam Gray Perk Street West Haven Rowayton Gray Hor.r Boston New York

Football star dies after inury in Akron league play

Akron December 12 AP report states Joseph Schoch twenty three, a college and semi professional football star, died from a brain abscess linked to a long injury. He collapsed after a broken run while playing for Akron University eleven and later succumbed to complications.

Akron Associated Press Joseph Schoch Atron College Schoen Lous South Akron

Father of Eight Hour Day Dies in Massillon

Michael Deaterford, 57, former president of the United Mine Workers of America and champion of the eight hour workday in the mining industry, died at his Massillon home late last night.

Massillon Ohio Associated Pr Michael. Deaterford United Mine Workers of America

Orange Layer Cake

A descriptive note on a layered cake with fresh oranges and orange flavored cream between tiers. The text highlights an orange rich sponge and a creamy filling, detailing the cake’s citrus profile and assembly.

Family footwear notes reveal gift ideas and prices

The text lists footwear options for practical gifts including Black and Brown kid leather Oxfords and strap pumps with military heels and arch support. It mentions Arch Preserver high cut Blick Kid Shoes and price ranges from $7.50 to $11, suggesting comfort and sturdy counters.

Arch Preserver

Howlands Mens and Family Robes and Cosmetics Ad

Cloudy warmer forecast accompanies an ad for Howlands promoting men and family robes and cosmetic sets. Items include Three Flowers perfumes and powders from 2.50 to 5, Narcisse and Barry sets up to 7.50, Violet sets 1.50 to 2.50, plus silk dressing gowns, bath robes, and windbreaker robes. Men’s robes highlighted with a front floor display and gendered styling cues.

Picture Frames and Clothes in Boys' Department

Silver and gold mouldings for 5 by 7 and 8 by 10 frames priced from 1 to 2.50. White bath robes with colorful trimmings at 1. Hand crocheted sacques all wool middies and Oliver Twist suits in brown tan green blue for ages 3 to 8 years. Basement Boys' Department.

Middie

Silk Gowns and Silk Lingerie Spark Holiday Wishes

The market note highlights women's strong preference for silk gowns and silken lingerie for Christmas. It lists options in sizes 15, 16, and 17 with prices from 7.50 to 8.50, noting choices include crepe de chine and embroidered details.

Windsor Chair Sale Brightens A Lonesome Corner

Windsor Chairs described as meek and fitting any room corner. Fiddle Back Mahagans finished chair priced at 2 dollars 95 cents. Fuglish Windsor chair finished Mahogany 2.95. Fiddle Buck Windsor Chairs unfinished 2.39. Phid Bleu listed for sale.

Windsor Buck Windsor

Whirlpool Washing Machine Introduced At Lower Price

For the first time this new 1900 Whirlpool washing machine model is offered at a lower advertised price. Fourth Fluor.

Bicycles with New Deprtuce Brakes in Toyland and Scooter-Bikes

Columbia and Metask bicycles with Fisk tires are featured in the Sporting Goods Fourth Floor. Scooter bikes await in Toyland Third Floor as Santa’s pack favorites. Prices range from 15.75 to 22.75 dollars.

Columbia Metask Fisk Sporting Goods Department Santa Toyland

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