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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1927

Page

18

Guatemala Welcomes American Flyers On 20000 Mile Flight

Major Herbert A. Dareve leads Pan American air jaunt into Guatemala City arriving from Salina Cruz. The five planes will be overhauled for the long voyage to South America and Buenos Aires as President Chacon and officials greet the aviators with a ball and a reception at the American Club.

Guatemala City Guatemala Herbert A. Dareve Pan-American Air Jaunt Salina Cruz Mraico Hightown South America Buenos Aires Dargue Arthur HH. Gelasier Charon Presidential Antigua the Republic Wplomatte Chacon Gretemala Darsie Coolidge United States

Argentina Sees Eclipse of Sun

In clear skies after rain, Argentine astronomers prepared to observe an annular solar eclipse over South America. Officials expected maximum intensity near 3:01 local time, lasting about 39 seconds, with observers noting a bright ring around the dark sun as the eclipse reached its peak.

Aires Argentina South America

Man Dies After Fall From Load in Repford

Reported incident in Repford, Mass details a worker who fell from a pile of warm copper being loaded onto a truck at the Leht House Fender Avalen on Cottnse Street. He suffered a fractured skull and died an hour later at St. Luke's Hospital. Local authorities investigate the accident.

Repford Mass Cottnse St. Luke's Hospital

Amusements Park: Big Love at the Ark today

Martin Browns drama Big Love presented by Phil Werner Productions at the Ark Theatre features Florence Rit tenhouse and a notable cast. Francia M. Verdi directs with skill. Also on today’s bill at the Palace are Tin Hats with Tom O’Brien and a vaudeville program headlined by Signor Friscoe and his Guatemalan ensemble plus Dave Seed, Ralph Austin, The Four Flashes, Vernon Rathburn, Patho News and a short film.

Martin Brown Phil Werner The Ark Theatre Ar. Brown New York Florence Rittenhouse Frank MM Thomas Wit Tham B. Mack John W. Beanaone Walter Connolly Grace Huff Tom_O'Brien Palace Theatre Claire Windsor Conrad Na Kile Bert Roach George Cooper Palace Ia Signer Friscoe Dave Seed Ralph Austin Jimmy Rule Herry Tenney Vernon Rathburn America Patho News

The Lunatic At Large at Potts Vaudeville Theatre

Potts Vaudeville presents Leon Errol and Dorothy Mackail in The Lunatic At Large with Gustin Andree and dancers, C B Maddock’s At Here playlet, Claudia Coleman Company, Bessie Leonard Otis Culver, Ryker and McDougal, plus Mack Sennett’s The Smiths Picnic. Newsreel and Poll’s Vaudeville Orchestra overture round out the bill.

Leon Errol Dorothy Mackaill Potts Vaudeville Theatre Gustin Andree C. B. Maddock Volstead Poplar Harry Bates Claudia Coleman Bessie Leonard Otis Culver Ryker

Sorrows of Satan at Polls Majestic theatre

The Sorrows of Satan starring Aldophe Menjou Ricardo Cortez and Carol Dempster is now showing at Polls Majestic theatre. The film casts Menjou as Prince Lucio de Rimanez a modern Satan figure while Cortez and Dempster deliver depth and charm as other leads. Marie Corelli's novel provides the source material and the plot follows Lucifer cast from Heaven facing human temptations.

Satan D. W. Griffith Poll Majestic Theatre Aldophe Menjou Ricardo Cortez Carol Dempster Sipérh Lya de Putth Marie Corelli Lucifer Paradise Menjou 18 Prince Lucio de Rimanez

Valencia at the Lyric with Mae Murray as dancer

Mae Murray stars in Valencia at the Lyric directed by Dmitre Buchewetski. The production uses thousands of extras to recreate Barcelona settings with lavish backdrops including Palace gardens and old Spanish streets. Supporting cast includes Lloyd Hughes Roy D Arcy Hughie Mack and others.

Mae Murray Valencia Lyric Theatre Realistiy Dmitre Buchewetski Barcelonas Miss Murray Tme

Vitaphone and Barrymore headlining at Cameo theater

Vitaphone and John Barrymore continue for a second week at the Cameo theater with Vitaphone presenting operatic stars Giovan Martirelli Misha Elman and the four Arlo craty Wille and Eugene Howard plus the New York Philharmonic. Barrymore adds to his Don Juan. Supporting the screen's leading lovers include Mary Astor Estelle Taylor June Marlowe Montague Love Warner Gland and others.

Vitaphone John Barrymore Cameo Theatre Giovaanni Martirelli Metropolitan Opera Misha Elman Wille Eugene Howard New York Philharmonic Mary Astor Estelle Taylor June Marelowe Montague Love Warner Gland

Park Show Teases Tropical Adventure Drama

A lively Park performance promises light entertainment as Ming Ceci Spooner leads a large supporting cast in a tropical adventure drama. The event aligns with this season’s policy and offers an engaging theater outing for audiences.

Hed Kisgen Spooner

Former Italians win in fight to retain citizenship

Hartford Jan. 3 AP Three American citizens, former Italians, who had lingered in Italy and faced government actions to cancel citizenship, appeared in court to defend their status. Judge Thomas dismissed the government petitions and ordered citizenship certificates restored. Albert Guidice, Oreste Clerole, and Amedeo Raptuno, naturalized in Bridgeport and New Haven, testified their intent to remain American citizens, detailing returns to Italy for family and estate matters, wartime service, and subsequent reconciliations.

Hartford Italy Thomas Albert Guidice Bridgeport Melfi Protenza State Department America Oreste Clerole Bridgeeport Amedio Raptuno New Haven Ando St. Salvatore Telesino Bonavento United States Army France

Kip May Return to Wife Is Report

New Rochelle Jan 3 Contrary to published reports Alice Kip Rhinelander has no intention of going to Havana tomorrow her mother Mrs George Jones told reporters at the Jones home today The dusky bride of Leonard Kip Rhinelander could not be seen The family kept secrecy over the bouquet of roses received by Alice as a New Year gift Mrs Jones said the flowers were from an admirer She added it is a shame Leonard is being guarded like he is She declined to say if there had been communication but said she believes the young millionaire would return to his wife if free to choose

New Rochelle Alice Kip Rhinelander Havana George Jones Jones Leonard Kip Rhinelander

Barnard Mill Reopens After Strike Closures

The Barnard mill in Fall River Massachusetts reopened today after a strike by weavers and a 700 worker walkout since December 24. Weavers slashers and fixers remain out awaiting wage negotiations while union members picketed this morning and planned further action tonight. Mill officials declined to comment.

Fall River Mass Barnard

Bantam Inn Owner Fined as Rum Seller

Tony Giampaolo proprietor of the Bantam Inn pleaded guilty to violating minor laws after a raid by state police. He was fined 159 dollars and costs. Police seized 32 gallons of liquor during the raid and a state officer, who had bought liquor inside, signalled the raid. Giampaolo’s residence near the inn was also raided.

Litchfield Tony Ciampaolo W. M. Ford Tony Giampaolo Hauer

Movie firms deny attempt to monopolize field

Washington Jan 3 The Famous Players Lasky Corp and related firms deny being in a restraint of trade or conspiracy to monopolize the film field in a final brief filed with the Federal Trade Commission. Oral arguments set for Jan 26, the brief claims the three original producing companies were never in competition but part of a single venture.

Washington Famous Players Lasky Corporation Federal Trade Commission Famous Flayers Lasky Corp New England Theatres, Inc Southern Enterprises Ine Adolf Zukor Jesse L. Lasky

Johnson urges Navy rise from woeful status in Senate

Senator Johnson of California called Congress to elevate the US Navy to parity with Britain and Japan, arguing the post conference fleet is underbuilt and weak. He rejected an arms race but pressed for naval equality and balanced strength.

Washington Congress Johnson California Senate United States Roosevelt Mary Great Britain Japan

Move to prevent execution fails in Cambridge

An effort to stave off executions for John J. Devereaux Edward J. Heinlein and John J. McKaughin who were condemned for a wartman homicide during a holdup failed in Cambridge Massachusetts. A man named Healey claiming to be vice commander of an American Legion post said the Civil court could not act in a criminal case and planned to seek out Judge Fosdick who presided at the trial.

Cambridge Masa John J. Devereaux Edward J. Heinlein John J. McKaughin Wratchman Healey American Legion Fudge Fosdick Devereaux

Daugherty Miller Trial Postponed to Feb 7

New York January 3 AP Federal Judge Winslow granted approval to postpone the second trial of former attorney general Harry M Daugherty and former alien property custodian Thot W Miller until February 7 to allow US Attorney Emory R Buckner time to recover from illness. The pair were indicted on conspiracy to defraud the United States over the return of assets seized from German owned companies under the Trading with the Enemy Act. the first trial ended in disagreement.

New York Harry M. Daugherty W. Miller Winslow Emory R. Buckner United States Daugherty Miller

Accused of Murder to Face High Court in Mass

Antonie W. LaFogg twenty one, arrested in a local theatre and charged with the murder of Leon H. Pratt of Suntington. He appeared in District court and was held without bail, taken to the county jail in Springfield. Authorities say LaFogg confessed to killing Pratt on August 23 after drinking, motive reported as Pratt’s $80.

Westfield Mass Antonie W. LaFogg Leon H. Pratt Suntington Hall Springfield LaFogg Pratt

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