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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1926

Page

3

Press nominates Waterbury man for director posts

The nominating committee selected twelve candidates to fill directorships and one unexpired term after the death of Victor. H.C. Adler presided with Ogden M. Reid as secretary. The slate includes Frank B. Noyes and others from major papers and cities, with voting set for the next annual meeting in New York on April 29.

New York Ated Press Frank B. Noyes Washington Star Adolph Ss. Gehs Ve Jones Minnespolis Journal Anthony New Bedfort Robert Melean Piindelphi Bulletin Camlidates Batterson William J. Pape Waterbury Republican A. BK Oliver Pittsburgh nronicle-Telegraph Victor Tawaon Warrard Str 7Ma News Hubert Brows Mmdianapolis New H.C. Adler Whattanooga Ogden M. Reid New York Teratd Tribune Edward Flicker Bridgeport Telegram A. L. Miller Battle Creek Enquirer and News John §. Cohen Atlanta, Journal Haker Tacoma Daily Ledger J. O. Hayes San Jose Mercury

Soviet Official Pay Scales Revealed in Moscow Dispatch

Moscow February report details pay in Soviet Russia with Premier Rykoft earning about $25 weekly while other cabinet members receive $25, less important officials $5 to $7. Trotzky is listed at about $22 per week after party dues and taxes, though his private activities greatly exceed this. Professors in the surplus of the more paid receive about $4 to $6 weekly and teachers as low as $3.50.

Moscow Soviet Russia Rykoft I Tratzky Cylie Mre Allie

Telegraphers father quits tosec his daughter's debut

Charles Talley a Kansas City telegraph operator quits his job and, with his wife and daughter Marion, travels to New York to see her Metropolitan Opera debut. The event draws a large Kansas contingent and public support for the 19 year old soprano amid intense attention.

New York Charles OL Taller Kansas City Lear Marion Metropolitan Pida Bi Kansas Mr. Talley Aweat Shery-eighth Street Mia Tally

Woman sues husband who joined cult for kiss insistence

A wife sues her spouse after he joined a religious sect and refused contact, claiming his desertion after ten months of marriage. She cites his rejection of her pleas to show affection and his professed refusal to acknowledge their union, seeking relief in court.

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Grave Robber Beale Details Nighttime Theft and Escape

Accused grave robber Beale of Binghamton New York explains how he stole the body of John H from Hancock cemetery on September 26. He says he bought gloves and a spade, removed his clothes, burned the body in his car, and drove toward an embankment before leaping free as the car went over. He claims he acted alone and learned the body had not been taken when he saw a Boston paper report the accident.

Binghamton N.Y Meint Wredene Lack Hamton Miami Pla Hema Io Beale John HH. Daiig Hancock Cemetery Troor Ra Boston

Board of Control Increases Health Lab Space and Fire Funds

Hartford March 26. The State Board of Control met at the capitol and voted 1,800 to renew the Health Department’s appropriation for laboratory space. It also added 1,009 to the fire appropriation. A cottage project at the Farm for Women in East Lyme had a 42,000 initial appropriation with a contract to Inter State Construction of New Haven for 40,090.

Hartford Met State Board of Control Capitol State Department of Health East Lyme Inter‘State Construction Company of New Haven

Boy Carried Coin in Stomach Five Years in Philadelphia

Michael Coma, 11, of Lorraine Street, swallowed a small coin as a child and hid wealth in his stomach for five years. Doctors at Jefferson Hospital succeeded in removing the coin in a procedure by renowned specialist Chevalier Jackson.

Michael Coma Lorraine Street Tefferson Hospital Miladelphia Chevalier Jackson

Congress High Notes Ap Congress Sees Shifts In Clubs And Classes

Alice Hurley leads Congress High in noting club renewals and guidance by Mise Marles. Opportunity classes form as students plan assemblies and elections for student organization leadership. German and Latin room constraints force room changes for sixth period due to large class size.

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Service successes and snow hinder shopping day

The note recalls a small service effort amid snow last Wednesday. A prepared assortment of house frocks priced at $1 drew interest despite travel being difficult. Many wanted one or more, while some could not reach a store, reflecting broader access issues.

Personal Shopper service touted as emergency aid

The notice states over 400 units sold with five telephones busy handling orders all day. It promotes Personal Shopper as a free service for emergencies, usable anytime when one cannot come in person, and asserts broad customer use and success.

Smart neckwear for men at 75 cents

Men who appreciate quality neckwear will like these patterns and colorings. Megadore, repp and silk and wool fabrics in stripes and fancy figures offer a real bargain at 75 cents, with both medium and dark designs available.

Pajamas Offered at Unusual Value Price

Ample proportions cut full fine quality plain colors and neat stripes in silk frog trim. These men’s pajamas are advertised at a remarkable price of 1.65 each, touted as unusually good value and easy to spot in the sale.

The Knox men’s oxford shoes at six dollars

Howland’s highlights The Knox line with black or tan calf medium and high faced oxfords at six dollars. Shoes feature special heel measurements for comfort and long wear, promoted as a popular price on the main floor.

Howland’s

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