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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1927

Page

6

Sweetheart slain by accident boy slayer confesses

New York dispatch reports Walter, an eighteen year old Brooklyn student, confessed to a double tragedy where Anna Harels died from a pistol shot. He claimed the revolvers belonged to him and were on a table at Anna’s home when the accident happened. He denied premeditation, claiming he intended to marry Anna and only sought to frighten her.

New York Papp Joee Waller Teldberg Martle Anna Harels Bousse Uapulet Wally Anna aWath Ile Walter Harris Tater Goldbeins Ani

Ferdinand to Discuss Betrothal of Ileana

Belgrade dispatch reports King Ferdinand of France plans a voyage to southern Italy to discuss a betrothal between Ileana and Crown Prince Umbert of Italy. The palace says the king will pause at Nome for the discussion amid broader plans. The London press notes Britain and Italy each paid 60 pounds to the debt committee on current accounts.

Ferdinand Ileana Belgrade Jugostas Verdinand Frtoumama Italy Princesa Neana Umberts Saya Poa Nome Ussion London Prien H Itqiiun Iitee

Beautiful Teeth Secrets From Philips Dental Care

A garbled advice piece touts a Philips dental product named Magarsia concentrate as a stain remover and teeth protector. It claims instant effects and nightly use with claims of powerful cleaning actions and sleep benefits, urging readers to learn how much it can help and to find the product quickly.

Philips Magarsia

Wanderlust cases sweep several teens in Adirondacks and beyond

Mary Cabell and three other young women, all about fifteen to seventeen, fled homes seeking freedom. Cabell was found at Lake George with her father transporting her home after a wanderlust-tinged spree. Mahoney, Tease, and Carr also vanished, sparking alerts across New York state. by late reports, Mahoney and Tease were safe, while Carr’s disappearance prompted temporary employment cautions for families and local authorities to watch surrounding towns.

Wartwell Cabell New York Lake George Hfe Wanderhaist Hudson Stamiv Spence Miss Cabell Shi Janes George MM Bell Stuchenectady City Hound Grand Centul Terminal Clarence Pease Psnsylvania Aden Misa Mary Carr Buffalo Tno

American Warship Fired On In China March 14

United States officials investigate a new international incident after Chinese soldiers fire on the destroyer Preble and a Standard Oil launch near Wufu on the Yangtze. The Preble’s bridge was hit thrice but no Americans were hurt as it returned fire with machine guns.

John van A. MacMurray Peking Frank P. Lockhart Hankow Wahu Ining Chengchow Henan Jihing T Lake Tathy Shanghai Pihing Nanking Chang Tso Lin Chin Yun An Nankang Chamber of Commerce China Association Great Britain Cantone Washington Navy Department Admi Williams Willams Lough Hough Wuba

New Pastor Welcomed by Connecticut Baptists in Bridgeport

Rev Major J Johnson, new pastor of Memorial Baptist Church, was welcomed into the Connecticut Baptist convention by Hartford and Bridgeport clergy. The installation included music, readings, and a reception with cooperation pledged from West End Congregational Church and other associations.

Major J. Johnson Dni Ins. Roy Gates Hartford Connecticut Baptist Convention Baptist Minnsters Rutledge Powde Pregssociation Herman FF. Lelssig Johnson West End Frey R. Whipple First Baptist Church Bridgeport Baptist Council Orpheus Tria B.D. Teiek Joseph Penswell Dorothy Wheeler Sale A. Strout Strout W.T. Walton Stratfield T Baptist Church Harold K. Dearman

Favorable Action on Inheritance Tax Plea

Hartford reports the legislative committee on Federal relations approved a resolution urging Congress to repeal the Federal Inheritance tax law. Governor Vromtall and Tax Commissioner Blodgett backed the move, a step echoed by over twenty state legislatures. The panel also approved keeping in office the Federal estate tax commission appointed by the governor in 1925 until July 1.

Hartford Congress Tromtall Willam HH Blodgett Offic

Tobacco Growers to Split Profits of Over 600000

Hartford March 15 AP three Connecticut Valley Tobacco Growers Association directors voted to pay over 650000 to 1825 crop members. Second payments on the 1925 broadleaf crop and final payments on the 1925 Connecticut Valley Havana seed crop are planned for April. About 2500 members expected to receive varying amounts.

Hartford Connecticut Valley Tob Association Arthur E. Nelson Connecticut Valley Housatonis Valley Juder Lev P. M. Hickey Association Todiy

Reward Offered for Stolen Car Recovery

Harry Ashmore of 1023 Main Street, sales manager of the Paige-Jewett firm, sent a check for 5 to the police as a reward for recovering his stolen car. The police commissioners voted last night to turn the reward over to the Sick Benefit Association.

Harry Ashmore Main Street Paige-Jewett Eiern Hig Police Sif Sick Benefit Association

Gasoline Prices Drop One Cent in City

Leading gasoline firms announce a one cent cut in city prices effective yesterday due to lower crude oil costs. The new gasoline price is 24 cents per gallon including state tax.

Iowa Leads Park States With 9 530 000 Swine

Iowa tops a list of park states by swine counts with 9 530 000 head, followed by Nebraska at 4 512.00 and Ulna at 4 442 000. The figures highlight regional livestock totals and ranking among the states and territories listed.

Iowa Park States Nebraska Ulna

New Haven G O P Seeks Naming Hall Caplain

A New Haven Republican conference urged Governor Truman to appoint Senator George E Hall and former Judge Jacob Caplan to the state court as successors to Judges Farley and Whitaker. The governor reportedly expects the local party to submit its preferences.

New Haven Truman George E. Hall Jacob Caplan Ely Court E. &. Farley Sheridan Whitaker

Suit Over Rabbi Jurman’s Death Starts Again

Waterbury March 16 AP report suit for 10000 damages for the death of Rabbi J N Jurman was started here today against William A Holmes an automobile salesman and the company he represented. Holmes car fatally injured the rabbi March 3 while he was walking from the synagogue toward the city.

Waterbury J. N. Jurman Willian A. Holmes Holmes Rabbi Jurman

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