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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 07, 1928

Page

5

Catholic control of Klan branches claimed on stand

Indianapolis deposition reveals alleged Catholic influence in Ku Klux Klan in Indiana and across states. Witnesses say finances and officers wereCatholic, with claims of political machination by a Catholic machine and external control over state offices, banks, and regalia production. Arthur Gilliam sought to oust the order from the state amid the probe.

Indianapolis Ind Associated Fress Ku Klux Klan Indiana Arthur L. Gilliam Samuel H. Be- Menderter Muncie Hose Orion Norcorss Thomas Wixift Iaianapo‘s E R. Stilson Angercom Regalia Manufacturing Bemenderfer Essen Knights of Americn Protestants Kien Knights of Columbus Stephenson Graduarom Hugh P {Pat} Emmons South Bend Delaware St Munchtoa Wiliam J Burns Savage Washington DC Klana Iuperior Ohio Atlanta Ga W. E. Canill Bemier@rer Evans Delaware County Klan No 4

Howland’s to Have Eight Elevator Shafts in New Permits

Board of Building Commissioners approved permits for Howland Dry Goods to add three new elevator shafts in the Howland building at Main and Cannon, and for alterations to the old South School on Iranistan Avenue. Other permits include residences, a gas station, a garage, and storefront alterations across several streets.

Howland Dry Goods Company Main and Cannon Streets Board of Build 17 Commissioners Iranistan Avenue Fred A. Skillings Lindley Etreat Ida M. Scholl Hunting Street William F Randall Main Street F F Anderson Maplewood Avenue Charles Campbell Standard Old Company Broad Street Ernest M Butler West Way Howland Dry Goods Company Eaward Mooney Boutlehood Santstans Tenua

Hill and Wheeler pledge Lavery aid for state senate

Present indications point to Representative Albert E Lavery of Fairfield as the next Republican candidate for state senator from the Twenty fifth district. Lavery has the public support of John H Hill of Anerton, speaker in the last House, and Senator Charles E Wheeler of Stratford, who represented the district in the 1927 Senate.

Albert E Lavery Fair‘teld Atate Lavery John H Hill Anerton Charles E Wheeler Strafford

Merritt Opposes End to Lame Duck Era in Congress

Washington March 6 By Associated Press The House debated the Norra White amendment to end short sessions and shift presidential date to January 24 It would also create succession rules via the vice president elect and allow Congress to legislate for the death of both leaders Merritt of Connecticut opposed the amendment while leaders and other representatives backed it The measure seeks a January 4 start for long sessions with a four month limit in even years and a 12 month session in odd years Parties split on the four year term for House members with Bankhead pushing the idea and Merritt arguing against the change

Washington iBy Associated Press House Congress Garett Tennessee Burton Ohio Schuylep Merritt Fouth Connecticut Senate Representative Bankhead Alabama Jeffers Norton Nebranka Lozier Missouri Merrits Gifford Massachusetts Snell Repubican New York Saic Blanton Blanwin Teras Sumnera Texas Con Breas Democrata Bolling Quin Minster Ppl Lea California Stobbe Newton Minnesota

States Safe From Stampeded, Ritchie Says in Philadelphia

Maryland Governor Ritchie told a Philadelphia audience that states' safety from political pressure comes from a public demand for wise relations, not from force or legal theories. He argued government should curb business interference, defend property rights, and keep political power diversified to avoid nationwide stampedes.

Philladelphia Maren Ritchie Maryland Nor Philadelph'a Electric Company National Electric Light Association Lawrence Kansas Dellop Teves Fn O Rites Gid Alicufe Iamin Buethen Stanismae

Auction Bridge problem from MILTOV & WORK card plan

In a spade contract with North as dummy and South as declarer, the play aims to make five spades and five clubs. Declarer must trump with the eight of spades, guide the club headed by dummy, and execute careful finesses to draw opponents’ trumps. If the trumping path fails, escape lines collapse. the strategy hinges on timing trumps and finesses to secure the King of Spades and two successful finesses for a game. Tomorrow’s note asks how to plan the lay of the hand.

Declarer West Thera Dountle East Kirk Hart Ummy

Municipal radio project brings sound system to Ketinge area

A municipal project installs amplified loudspeakers for a community area to entertain residents. The system, owned and operated by the local government, cost 720 dollars and serves 26 homes in the district.

Muncipality Associated Press

Yale campus officer dies in city hospital

Yale university campus officer Marvin Mears died in New Haven hospital after attempting self poisoning. Doyle had been on medical leave and was found seriously ill Monday, with hospital efforts to treat the poisoning failing.

New Haven Marsh Associated Press Bnb Doyle Yale University NeHaven Hospital Marvin M Citty

Jews in Bridgeport rally for Palestine fund drive

Pledges exceed 1200 at a meeting at Ahavath Achim Synagogue under the United Palestine Appeal committee to raise 4 6 million for a nationwide goal of 7 1 million. Speaker Cedna Bublick of New York denounced indifference to Jewish homeland needs as Rev Kotler urged Americans to remember refugees in Europe and donate to rebuild Palestine.

Ahavath Achim Uled Palestine Appeal Committee of Bridgeport Cedna Bublick New York City Jewh Tagebinit Folick Angland Palestine Baghd Hkotler Lussence America

Pensioners Still Awaiting Checks From Police Pension Fund

About 21 police department pensioners wait for January and February pension checks as a 627 Legislature pension bill awaits interpretation by City Attorney A DeLansy Tax Attorney Edward L Kelly and Attorney Thomsa Ma Gulia An estimated 6000 more pensioners are affected though the fire department pensions proceed. The issue centers on legality raised by the tax board last year with payments due for the rest of the fiscal year.

Police Department Janary A. DeLansy Edward L Kelly Thomsa Ma Gulia, An Tax Board Tme Pire Department Joh. Hines Thare

Burns and McGraw Battle to Draw in Ten Rounds

Burns and McGraw fought an evenly matched ten round bout at the Ponce AOG. McGraw weighed 186 pounds to Burns 137, with fierce, toe to toe exchanges and frequent disturbances from opposing fans. The decision was unpopular among local fans despite Burns’s spirited aggression.

New York Malta Burns Diay Phil McGlew Delta du Ponce Buthe McGraw Principes Ius Ums Lew Hirsch Lommy Jerval Penintoah Bert Stanley Engliish Lou Tampa

Danbury Prepares for Battle in Coming Election

Danbury braces for city council and alderman contests with Democrats rallying under Lynch and Olmstead while Republicans, in control since 1918, seek to maintain a nine to three makeup. A March 15 Democratic banquet at Hotel Green aims to energize voters as naturalization petitions empower local residents.

Danbury By &Perial M. A Lynch Wallace G Olmstead Hotel Green al Amutth Tammany Hall Repubicans Council

Medical Society Hears Addresses on Therapeutics in Bridgeport

Dr A G Morgan of Temple University read a paper on Applied Therapeutics at the Bridgeport Medical Society meeting held last night in the University Club. Dr Albert Peer of Hartford spoke on occupational diseases as head of the new Connecticut State Board of Health division. He urged physicians to report cases to compile statistics and improve conditions as Connecticut seeks to study and remedy industrial health issues.

A .G. Morgan Temple University Philadelphia Pennesirana State Medical Society Bridgeport Medical Factory University Club Megan Albert & Peer Hartford State Board of Health Grey Connecticut

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