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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1927

Page

5

Religious bodies score Maryland road in findings

Washington February 13 AP Committees representing the three dominant religious bodies of the United States released findings on the Western Maryland railroad strike dating from October As a six month investigation by the Federal Council of Churches the National Catholic Welfare Conference and the Central Conference of American Rabbis judged the railroad management labor policy adverse in parts and faulted the handling of wage changes and new work rules The report notes Rockefeller Jr as the road’s largest individual stockholder and details deadlock tactics and the lockout action while urging arbitration and examining the financial structure behind earnings and dividends

Washbington United States Ween Research Department Federal Council of Churches of Christ In America Social Action Department National Catholic Welfare Conference Social Justice Commission Central Conference of American Rabbis Joan D. Rockefeller, Jr Maryland Renen Hostiers Tta Railroad Labor Board Rockefeller Allen Raymond B. Fosdick Stailroad Labor Board

Cod Liver Oil Compound Promises Quick Weight Gain

Vendors tout McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Compound as a tonic that fills out thin features and builds vigor. It claims to add flesh, boost appetite, and resist disease with a 30 day trial and money back guarantee if not helpful.

Doctora McCoy

Local veterans plan Legion trip to visit U S battlefields abroad

Ninety percent of World War II veterans reserving for The American Legion pilgrimage next September plan to tour American cemeteries in England France and Belgium. Eight main cemeteries hold 30 700 graves under care of the Graves Registration service and American Battle Monuments Commission. Degrees of rank fall away in death with identical head markers for all, while monuments honor Quentin Roosevelt and other fallen soldiers.

American Legion Bridgeport Trust Company Amonse Ao England France Belgium Paris London Pats Vattle Chamery Quentin Roosevelt Grases Whch American Battle Monuments Commission Congress Europe John J. Pershing Waereghim Brookweed Taris Suresnes Krases Somme Bony France Meuse- Argonne Raniagne-Sous- Montfaucon St. Mahtel Thinecourt nse-Aisne Fere-in- Tridenois Alyne-Marne Belleau

Swedish steamer Malmen reaches Portland after gale

The Swedish steamer Malmen under Captain Brandt navigated hurricane gales to Portland harbor before diverting to St John New Brunswick to land a seaman with a crushed leg. The voyage from Gothenburg Sweden began 2 1/2 days earlier than planned, the longest Atlantic crossing to Portland this season.

Portland Malmen Brandt Portland Harbor Gothenburg Sweden St. John N.E New Cache Fngland Matmen'a Hramdt

Wyoming House push for return of western lands

Cheyenne Wyoming February 13 under suspension of rules the house yesterday passed a Senate unit memorial petitioning Congress for a return to eleven Western states of lands and resources now held in trust by the Federal Government The measure went to the governor for signature

Cheyenne Wyo House Senate Congress

Wasting Ability Unpard onable Sin Prophet Phelps Says

New Haven Feb 18 AP Yale English professor William V Phelps Lyons says the unpardonable sin is wasting talent by the educated and aristocratic by not living up to responsibility. He cites empires falling and revolutions caused by a blind elite and urges conversion to usefulness over selfishness.

New Haven Wiliam V Phelps Lyons Lampson Yale University Batterles Browning Hbis Browing

Woman Injured at State Armory in Arts Exhibition

Mrs. gE Fulham, 32, of 145 Ogden street, fell during a Boy Scouts arts exhibition at the state armory. She fractured her left knee cap, was taken to Emergency hospital by ambulance, treated by Dr. A J Derkowski, and later returned home.

Armory Boy Scouts Fulham Ogden Street A. J. Derkowski

Tax Appeals End Soon as Board Seats Final Hearings

Property owners facing high assessments may appeal to the Board of Relief in City Hall. Sessions run from 9 a.m. to noon and 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. today and tomorrow, with 209 appeals filed so far, well below the usual yearly total.

Board of Relief Common Council City Hall Lots A. Korn

Doctors in England discuss consent in operation case

In Liverpool a civil court suit by Hilda Maddocks claimed negligence and assault after Dr John St George Wilson gave anesthetic for examination and an internal incision was performed without healing. The surgeon argued consent to anesthesia included permission to operate to save the patient. the jury found for the doctor with costs.

Liverpool England Hilda Maddocks Kirkdale Ufp Wilwon Coats

Fire Escape in Pittsfield Store Em tram

Nine people were evacuated from a two story brick store and tenement in Pittsfield Massachusetts when a fire trapped residents early today Firemen carried nine to safety including James S Duly owner of a bathing establishment his wife several children and Lonais Chaquet tenant

Pittsfield Maas Jamee S Duly Ita Lonais Chaqedt

Prohibition Agent Shoots Man in New Jersey Raid

Prohibition Agent J Carutfe shot Thomas Taraglia during a raid on a distillery near West 12th Street and Central Avenue in Palisade Park New Jersey. Taraglia was hospitalized at Minglewood with a bullet located and expected to recover. reports to Colonel Reeves described more serious wounds. Cariffe was paroled into U S district attorney custody. Details of the shooting were scarce but Taraglia reportedly attempted to resist arrest. three others were taken into custody.

Palisade Park N. J Thomas Taraglia This J. ¥. Carutfe West 12Th Central Avenue Mnglewood Hospital Taraglia Ra L. Reeves Prohibition Cariffe United States Taragna

Veterans join in Maine memorial service across many groups

A joint Maine Memorial service will be held tomorrow at 8 p m in the Veterans of Foreign Wars hall with representation from United Spanish War Veterans Veterans of Foreign Wars American Legion G A R Daughters of Union Veterans and other affiliated groups. Former Mayor Clifford B Wilson will speak and Reinhold Peranon will share sidelights on the battles of Santiago and Cuban Philippine experiences. The program includes toast Remember the Maine a moment of prayer for those lost on the Maine and a chaplain’s address followed by refreshments.

Lst Maine N. W. Bishop Camp United Spanish War Veterans Raymond W. Harris Veterans of Foreign Wars Veterans of Foreign Ware N. W. Bishop Thomas W. Pooney Veterans of Foreign Ward Arthur KB. Rugg Harry W. Congdon American Legion Jay Smith Elias Howe Ellas Slowe G. A. Frank A. King Franklin Bartlett Sons of Daughters of Union Veterans Heatrice Green Charles H. Bonesteel Mra Eva Stewart Gladys Tapas J. W. Davis

Woman radio fan turns 100 in Worcester birthday salute

Miss Mary Frances Cows, born in Cumberland and now of Worcester, celebrated her 100th birthday by greeting radio callers and answering congratulatory messages. A lifelong radio enthusiast, she remains engaged with the hobby as she marks the milestone.

Worcester Mass Mary Frances Cows Migo” Lowen Cumberland

Hindenburg Hosts King of Sweden in Berlin Dinner

President Hindenburg dined with royalty in Berlin at a dinner honoring the King of Sweden. The Swedish king, en route to Rome for a visit, is reported as recuperating at a guest house.

Hindenburg King OF Sweden Berlin Sw Py Roms

America Values Human Lives as Nation’s Greatest Wealth

A concise editorial line proclaims that the nation’s richest asset is its people and advocates greater attention to protecting and saving human lives across society and governance. It frames life preservation as a core national priority and moral responsibility.

America

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