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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1926

Page

3

Evelyn Nesbit Opposes Thaws New Book

Philadelphia July 28 AP Evelyn Nesbit does not fully approve Harry K Thaws forthcoming autobiography Thaw says she should be glad the book reveals details that credit her He denies being helped by others in writing it and notes he would not let others describe their relationship He calls the work The Traitor and remains committed to Matteawan after the Stanford White case.

Philadelphia Evelyn Nesbit Harry Thaw Sid Todas Thaw Matteawan Stanford White Madison Square Garden

Mary Hall Gill dies in Stamford widow of Martin Gill

Stamford July 28 Special: Mrs Mary Hall Gill widow of Martin Gill of Stamford died yesterday. Born in Ireland she spent most of her life in Stamford. Survived by four children Mrs Edward A Clarke Sound Beach Mrs Eugene J OConnell New Rochelle John J Gill and Frank L Hall Gill of Stamford.

Stamford Mary Hall Gil Martin Gil Ireland Gil Edward A. Clarke Sound Beach Eugene J. O'Connell New Rochelle John J. Gill Francig L. Hall Gill

Carlyle Blackwell to Wed Rich Widows in London

Special Cable Dispatch reports Carlyle Blackwell, film star, to marry Leah P. Hoxlom widow, daughter of the late Barney Barnato, at the Carlton hotel London. Forty florists work overnight to create a palm garden fairyland with arches, silver bells, and horseshoes of white flowers. The couple, ages 42 and 33, began their romance during Blackwell’s location in England.

Cable Dispatch London Palm Garden Carlton Leah P. Hoxlom Barney Barnato Carlyle Blackwell Blackwall Wagon England Blackwell

Will of Andrew M Cooper Leaves Wife Half Million Estate

The will of Andrew Montgomery Cooper, a retired Bridgeport dry goods merchant, leaves his wife their residence at 1953 Broadway Avenue and provides a life income of at least 16 000 annually. The estate may exceed half a million with trust provisions for his wife and multiple relatives, and executors include Egbert Marsh and Mrs Cooper. The will was drafted January 73, 1924, and administered by H Livingston Morehouse in Bridgeport.

Sare Darett Cooper Andrew Montgomery Cooper Wile Ar Egbert Marsh Bridgeport Trust Co Miss Cooper Macy A Cooper New York Elizabeth J. Forbus Mre Cooper Helen Cooper Delaney Cooper Eizabeth J. Forbus Steven Cooper Delaney Janet S. Cooper Mary A. Cooper Janet S Cooper Brothe Carle B. Cooper Joseph J. Kousines Emma_J Knowles Ro Prawn Jarrett Laura A Lyons Harriet L. Shumard Rosa A. Lyons Robert W. Lyons Thomas A. Lyons Byttorney John S. Pullman Pullman & Comley Egvert Marsh H. Livingston Morehouse Bridgeport Treat Fairfield Beach

Man to Leave City Charge Is Nolled

Stamford July 8 Special Orvite Dewey who did not claim an address was ordered to leave Stamford after arrest. He paid the fine and was re arrested on a similar charge. Deputy Judge James E Brinckerhoff to dispose of the case. Vincent Fernandez of Willow Street arrested after attempting to drug a matron and was fined 10 dollars costs and nolled on condition he leave Stamford at 1 o clock. John Waite of Port Chester arrested for issuing a worthless check of 24 dollars restitution made to the complainant.

Stamford Orvite Dewey Texication Sagrvancy James E. Brinckerhoff Vincent Fernandez Willow Street Hubbard Heights Gln Stamfordy & O'¢lock John Waite Port Chester Waite

Radio stations to change wave lengths in new licenses

Washington July 28 AP The commerce department issued a broadcasting license for WJBY Woodhaven New York at 469.9 meters. Other changes include WNAC Boston from 284.2 to 430.1 meters WNAB from 250 to 286.2 WRNY New York from 2538 to 374.4 and WHNY New York from 209.7 to 522.4. Government legal authorities say the commerce department has no power to regulate changes in wave bands.

Washington Commerce Department WJBY Union Course Woodhaven New York WNAC Shepard Stores Boston WNAB WRNY WHNY

Paris Fashion Foretells Bear Cat Style Revival in August

Special Cable Dispatch from Paris reports fashion authorities forecast higher hemlines and dramatic bear cat styles for the fall and winter. Skirts rise to near the knee, sleeves vanish, boleros drape over tight skirts, and ostrich feathers dominate day and night wear. Models reveal more than they clothe as the waistline sits below the natural point, with lavish trimmings and jewel clasps.

Paris

Two Local Men Leave for Camp in August

Robert A Bruno of 158 Tough ay me, nd Thomas Mu Liberty street depart Friday morning for Camp Kihan Allen Burlington VI for the Citizens' Military Training Camp. Both men serve in the cavalry. Murphy operates a contracting business. Brune begins a second term as a salesman for the Blue Pibhoen gauge and is a Knights of Columbus member. Last summer he was troop reporter for the camp periodigal Toof-prints.

Robert A Bruno Thomas Liberty Street Kihan Allen Burlington Citizens’ Miliary Cavalry Murphy Brune Knights of Columbus Periodigal

Convicted slayer sentenced to electric chair in Georgia

In Macon Georgia on July 28 a man named Glover confessed to fatally harming Miss Hilda Smith and EW Wilson after accepting money from Burl Davis to commit the crime. The bodies were found in a swamp two days after a ride. The couple were engaged to marry in September and the defendant was scheduled for execution on September 3.

Macon Hilda Smmth EW Wilson Glover Burl Davis Smith Wilson

Tape and polish sale items from a 19th century ad

An advertised list highlights tape of various widths, oil bottles and sizes, shoe polish, hair nets, and laundry bags with marked sale prices. Includes We and Sepe brands with price reductions, plus a floor care mention for Malin.

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