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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1927

Page

18

Murder Theories Fade In Latest Movie Fatality

Hollywood police investigate the death of Percival Linwood 48 a film publicity man found dead in his Los Angeles apartment with a two inch skull wound and bruises. Mrs Linwood recovers from hysteria after a five day drinking party. Dr Jesse Roos cites acute alcoholism as a possible cause of death. Police say the wife had not yet been questioned due to her condition.

Hollywood Cal Percival Linwood Birmingham Ala Linwood Jesse Roos Amas Inter

Fire damages Veterans' Home at Sawtelle

A large fire swept a three story wing of the Sawtelle soldiers' home destroying the main dining hall and barracks. Fire fighters from Lox assisted. about 200 Civil War veterans were evacuated as several smaller fires had occurred in nearby buildings in recent weeks.

Sawtelle Lox c Im Ue

Dramatic star weds divorced wife in Chicago

Bennett star of The Barker wed Mire Aimee Raise Hi in his apartment at Blackstone theatre. The ceremony at five o clock yesterday was witnessed by the bride’s mother and brother, cast members and the show manager. Bennett will return tonight to continue the summer run. the bride a year ago divorced Harry Cowbil Hastings in San Francisco arrived with her brother.

Chicago Rierary Bennett the Barker Blackstone Theatre Mire Aimee Raise’ Hi San Francisco Bennett Harry Cowbil Hastings Heene Ie

Lincoln County War noted in Billy the Kid tale

Alamagordo report recalls the Lincoln County War and the rise of Billy the Kid. It cites George Coe’s memory of Robert Tungstul’s death, the posse led by Dick Brady and Billy’s, 21 killings, escape, hangings, and the unresolved pursuit for Tungstul’s grave amid pardons and defiance.

George Coe Glencoe Lincoln County Billy the Kid Alamagordo Associated Press Southwest New Mexico Shougir Robert Tungstul Tungstul William Bonney Desperado Pat Garrett Coe Billy the el Bonney Tupestul Coce Fungstul Billy Cac George TU Dick Brady Brady Tangstu George Hiteman Bill Mathews Benny Kirt Eud Lincoln NS. M Jali Garrett Lew Wallace Territorial Cer

Roraback Blamed for Marsden Fall in Madison

Former Judge George Snow told the Madison Women’s Republican club that J Henry Roraback as state Republican chairman caused Arthur W. Marsden’s downfall. Mrs. Arthur W. Marsden presided as meeting host, with Snow asserting Marsden was Madison’s only candidate for town clerk and should also be justice of the peace and judge of probate.

Madison J. Henry Roraback Republican Party Arthur W. Marsden

Seven arrested over fascist deaths in New York case

Seven men were detained by U S and Italian authorities and city police in a probe into the May 30 slayings of two black shirted individuals. Fourteen suspects were earlier rounded up, including arrests at the offices of Nuova Monndo and Martella where two loaded pistols and four dirks were found.

New York United States Vnuova Mondo Hmartella Port Chester wTse

Geneva Talks Fail to Narrow Naval Dispute Between Britain and Japan

Washington sources say British proposals at Geneva show no clear path to President Coolidge's aim of economy in naval budgets. Japan resists larger tonnage, seeking no increased naval program while Britain hints at 60000 ton cruisers but limits on 10000 ton ships. The three powers struggle to reconcile differing positions as talks continue.

Waskington Ayglt Geneva Ford Washington Gibson Oo Unai Japan Soe Coolidge United States

Jurors Balk at Death for Woman in Texas Robbery

In San Marcos Texas July 12 jurors refused to consider the death penalty for a woman charged with robbery with a firearm. District Attorney Blundell said the inquiry into the penalty did not guarantee a death request. Mrs Rebecca Rogers, a former University of Texas student, faces the serious charge as the case moves through venue changes.

San Marcos Tes Associated BP Dirs Group Texas M. C. Ige Payette Rogers F Blu

Funeral of Missionary Killed in Crash Held

Funeral rites for Rev. Charles E. Ewing missionary to China from Plymouth Congregational Church of New Haven were held yesterday. Rev. Orville A. Perry preached, and the church prepared resolutions through a special committee.

New Haven Associated Preskt Charles E. Ewing China Plymouth Congregational Church Orville A. Perry Plymouth Church

Amusements at Palace Vaudeville Tomorrow

Palace announces a quality vaudeville bill starting tomorrow featuring the Kerr and Weston Revue with Dorothy Woods Bert Weston and Jim Cassidy plus the Balabanan Five the Royal Petrograd accordion quintet in A Night in Moscow and the Negro entertainers Jones and Jortes Foley and Massimo Acmes of Perfec tio Wheeler and Wood in Tid bits The Princess From Hoboken stars Captain Salvation with Pauline Starke George Fawcett Lars Hanson Marceline Day Ernest Torrence and other all star cast plus a vaudeville sketch by C B Maddock Tramp Tramp Tramp Thatcher Deavereaux Adams Bol George and other big hits

Kerr and Weston Dorothy Woods Bert Weston Jim Cassidy Royal Petrograd Thatcher Deavereaux Adams Bol George Ceturing Kerr & Weston Aly Balabanov Royal Petrograd Accordion Moscow

The Wreck heads Poli's Vaudeville bill tomorrow

Poli's Vaudeville presents The Wreck a thrilling romantic drama with Shirley Mason Malcolm McGregor Barbara Tennant and Frances McDonald. A Vaudeville Bound musical revue follows in six scenes and other acts include On a Little Side Street Not Now and Fighting Love closing tonight with Jetta Goudel Victor Varconi and Henry B Waithall.

Poli Vaudeville Theatre Shirley Mason Malcolm McGregor Barbara Tennant Francis McDonald de Mar Lester Peasaful Girls Jim McLaughlin Blanche Evans Hen Ryan Arthur Thornton Sam Carlton Anthony Joey Whalen Edele Wakefield and Company Crisp Sisters and Company Salvatore Scall Dolly Billy O'Brien DeMille Jetta Goudel Victor Varconi Henry B. Waithall Poti

Majestic Hosts Russian Choir and Film Feature

Majestic patrons will enjoy a musical program by the Russian choir and balatnika orchestra under Col Luke Bakoota with forty two singers and forty instrumentalists. The event accompanies the film The Black Diamond Express starring Monte Blue and Edna Murphy with news reels and other features.

Majestic Balatnika Post Majestic Fim Black Diamond Express Monte Blue Luke Bakoota Nicholas Edna Murphy Monte Bive

Kiddies Day At Pleasure Beach Draws Families

Ladies free at the ballroom all week except Saturday and Sunday with Capt Webster and the Bay State Aces providing music. Bridgeport's Coney Island hosts reduced rides for visiting youngsters, plus a watermelon and pre-rating contest. Pirasyte Beach bathing area and a new illuminated pool with colored pennants attract thousands as it stays open until 10 pm.

Pleasure Beach Iiien Webster Bay State Aces Bridgeport Coney Island Pirasyte Beach

Prohibition Officials Vow Strict Enforcement and Revenue

Washington July 12 The wattle slogan prohibition is to pay its own way officials announce intensified penalties for violators will deter crime and boost revenue Administrators under Commissioner Doran and Assistant Secretary Lowman pledge uniform rules and civil liability action while denying major changes to permit control shifts and personnel plans are discussed for efficiency and service good.

Washington Association Press Doran Lowman Tam

Bertraud Plans To Break Three Aviation Records

New York July 12 Associated Press Lloyd W Hertraud air mail pilot aims for Rome in the Jupiter powered Fokker Old Glory to set three aviation records non stop distance and a round trip Europe. Route covers about 4500 miles water distance near 4000 miles surpassing Pacific hops by wide margin. Hearst backers report heavy public interest with many requests to accompany the pilot.

New York Associated Press Lloyd W. Hertraud Air Mail Rome Europe Berland Great Circle Maitland-Hohenberger Pacific California Hawaii William Randolph Hearst Bertaud

Veterans Home Board to organize at Fitch's Home for Soldiers

Hartford July 12. Organization of the Veterans Home commission appointed last week by Governor Trumbull will occur at a meeting at Fitch's Home for Soldiers Wednesday at 11 AM.

Hartford Associated Press

City funds insufficient to cover Bridgeport water deficit

The Bridgeport Hydraulic Company faces a deficit of about 60,000 with no clear source in the contingent fund. John A. Leverty said funds are not available to pay the bill. the 35,000 term notes issued last year were meant to be covered by the contingent fund, but funds fall short. Mayor Behrens notes the tax board was to cover the gap between notes and deficit.

Bridgeport Hydraulic Company John A. Leverty Board of Apportionment and Taxation Common Council Behrens

Prisoner moved from jail to hillside home

John Golden of 700 Shelton Street, aged forty nine, was removed from the county jail yesterday to a hillside home. The move followed an official order and was conducted with authorities present at the facility. Police did not release further details on the transfer or the residence.

John Golden Shelton Street Hillside

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