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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 28, 1927

Page

10

June Mathis Dies Attending Play Backed Valentino

June Mathis, noted Hollywood film figure, dies in New York after attending a Valentino play. Witnesses describe her collapse as she clutched her mother’s neck. medical examiners and police investigate. Her husband Falcon Palibont plans to bring her body back to Hollywood for burial.

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Aldermen Study Eleven Petitions At City Meeting

Aldermen examine eleven petitions presented to the Common Council at a recent session. Proposals include plumbing and trucking concerns, private use of public equipment, and permits for new structures on East and West End plots. The council plans to report findings at the next meeting.

Peti- Haas Common Council Boten and Son Weiterstise Harold Panel Belinkie Huo Kess Ul Sthadt Hany Muing Liddiey Clark Geier Tindie Stert Tomita Brennan Heusitrink Wes Onne Michel Monae Moi Gharie Street Ase Hine Ameucin ‘Tube Duct Stamping Company West End Plot Sernt Todenne Eats Elizabeth Vaulke Boson Tu Permisson Bostwick Avenue Tod Anthony Treets

Wisconsin Beer Bill Fails in Assembly Vote

Wisconsin Assembly rejects the beer bill amid debate. The measure would have adjusted alcohol beverage laws, facing opposition from lawmakers and industry groups. No further action reported. Local coverage notes similar bills and ongoing conversations among representatives and citizens.

Wisconsin

Vaudeville and Photoplay At Polly Theatre This Evening

Amusements include five headline acts and photos in the program. An all star cast features Miss Athintic Guy, Florence Green, Miss Bridgeport 1926 in person. Polly Vaudeville Theatre will host Miss America as hostess this evening.

Athintic Guy Hesus Pape Florence Green Bridgeport Polly Vaudeville

Snowbound mountain drama at Palace with Bett Blythe cast

Snowbound 1 million photoplay of mountain people shown first to Northern Califor fans. Betty Blythe Witlan Rick Robert Agnew George Fawcett star with others in a rugged tale filmed on Northern California mountains. Palace offers new screen novelties with music by Gus Meyer and a Vaudeville bill headlined by Enos Frazé and company plus The Rollimy Leteh Feature.

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Park Bond Delay Thwarts School Projects in City

Park bond funds face delays as officials miss a Financial Advisory meeting. City leaders warn another month setback could stall park and school projects, including a new Columbus High School wing and a Basic School program expansion, pending advisory approval and Council action.

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Meijestic Theatre Show Features John Gilbert in Unique Role

The Mejastic theatre presents Iseelye Miles picturization of an eight episode play with John Gilbert in a standout part alongside John Crawford Ernest Torrence and others. The plot follows rum dealers and hijackers attempting to outwit the police, delivering thrills and surprises as Gilbert showcases skill and range in a demanding role.

Iselye Miles John Gilbert John Crawford Ernest Torrence Gilbert Bue Ielief Agnes Ayres

Mayor Behrens Hosts Island Outing On Long Island

Mayor Behrens leads Hartford officials and Bridgeport guests on a day cruise from the city dock at 10 am with a sheep roast on Long Island. A civic gathering features a baseball game between teams from the two states and various athletic events planned as preparations for rain protection.

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DRY FORCE TO OUST NEW YORK AGENTS

Prohibition enforcement agents in Buffalo and New York offices face removal or accept resignations within weeks. Maurice Campbell in New York and Andrew McCampbell in Buffalo are preparing reports with recommendations. The bureau aims to streamline enforcement with fewer agents and higher pay for remaining staff.

Washington Associated Pres Prohibition Buffalo New York Maurice Campbell Andrew McCampbell Prohibition Bureau

Loom Fixers Return to Work After Strike in Chicopee

Nine of the Chicopee Manufacturing loom fixers, nine of 54, resumed work after a month long stoppage. A conference with A T Presser of the firm was arranged, and prospects point to an end to the labor dispute.

Chicopee Mass Associate Press Chicopee Sha Stinck

Witness Tells of Bens Plot to Wik British Fortune

A fragmented report describes Esther Doctet Detroit Bens testimony about a plot involving Ben to amass a vast fortune through titles and church connections. It mentions a House of David gathering, Seventh Messenger claims, and alleged kidnapping tied to the Wroe church, with several named individuals cited in the testimony.

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Portuguese stowaways held by customs men

Portguese stowaways were found by U S customs inspectors when the steamship Vacoil from Libon docked at Vacatun Oil company wharf. They gave names Salvatore Brass twenty Josepl Leul nineteen, Joseph Alves twenty ton and Antoinoe Julie twenty four and said they came here to obtain work. They were taken to a detention camp for immigration processing.

Paulsboro United States Todd Vacoil Lybon Vacutun Oil Company Salvatore Brass Leul Joseph Alves Antoinoe Julie

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