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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1928

Page

4

Berg Disclaims Letter Bearing HS Signature

Local report notes Berg disclaims a signed letter from a high school associated committee member. The piece discusses recall efforts against Councilman Len and public reaction in the Lordship district. Community residents question the influence of the People's General committee on local governance and reform efforts.

Berg Edward Bers Herbert Tenneiner Wiliam Lowe Job Pespic Len Bera Vis Laip Arpeotee Nuandid Bey Lardsin Bergs Lre Eppe Davis

Lawyer Overcomes Recall Amid Grief At Obituary

In a troubled notice exuding sorrow, lawyer J Quinlan and colleague J Quinlan face a recall amid the death of Jesse FP Du vis, with Edward Teenie and Leo Bivi listed among mourners. The article notes the judge Johnny H Lie and associate details as a somber obituary brief.

Jesse J. Quinlan Edward Teenie Leo Bivi Morwaly Theervaces Dudge Jonny H. Lie Associ Jieze Janice Avtome Ding Garker Shidow Hutiu Jetn Keogh Avi

Boy 12 Saves Sister and Brother in Valley Flood

A 12 year old boy named Meréey le to rel led his sister Belle ten and brother Qels eight through flood chaos from the St Francis dam break. They were sheltered in San Martinos tacyon for three days and nights after fleeing Mood Tuesday. The family’s mother and others reportedly perished when the dyke released a wall of water down San Francisquito canyon.

Meréey le St. Francis Dam Lous Rivera Newhall Belle End Rather Qels San Martinos Tacyon Steven San Francisqute Canyon

Texas Murderer Testifies In Case Of Duke Millions

In Somerville New Jersey March 16 Associated Press describes witnesses testifying about a $2,000,000 Duke trust. Charles Duke, 75, of Pittsburgh Texas, asserts Rev Thomas Duke was his grandfather amid church records and family links.

Texas Duke Somerville N. J Associated Press Geolsia James B. Duke Thomas B Duse Washington Blake Convretery Hopevrell Primitive Washington Ma” Ferguson Sam Hopewell Primitive Bapter Church Carroll County Tay- Ye A. Jennings Primitive Baptists Thomas Eadie

Engineers Oppose Dredging Channel Plan

Special to the Bridgeport Telegram reports engineers opposed dredging the Housatonic channel from its mouth to Culvers Bar. A preliminary survey under the 1926 Harbors Act recommended 12 feet deep and 100 feet wide to Shelton. the board overruled the district engineer, with a 30 day appeal period for interested parties.

Ilouja Culvers Bar Waervee Shelton

B Freas Columbia Chemistry Expert Dies

Thomas B. Freas professor of chemistry at Columbia University and noted authority on chemical laboratory design and management died today at Lenox Hill hospital after brief illness. He served many years in Chicago and was a longtime member of the chemistry department.

York Assoed P Thomas B. Freas Columbia University Tuaniga Lenox Hill Hospital Short Uiness Elrk Thera Vornt Newirk

St Patrick Day Preps in Bridgeport Festivities

Bridgeport houses bright green decor and St Patrick observances. Notables include guests John H Vrrnball and Rev John Corbett plus Charles H Tuck, with Miss Theresa OBrien and John J Mi Dungugh among entertainers. Dinner at 6:30 pm features a 48 voice chorus and orchestra. minstrel show proceeds fund church activities at Red Men's hall Madison avenue.

Bridgeport Gee Hale Green Dresser Meulig Beauklewn St. Patrick's John H Phendis Son St. Patrick Briatfield Unis John Corbett Leslie Hick John J. Imusic Enquin Club St. Patrick’s Jamies Duan Robert Weber Bernhard Seteer Jo A. H. Robinson Trish St. Patrick's Church Red Men's Hall Madison Avenue

Auto Displays to Open This Evening at Bridgeport Armory

Bridgeport prepares for an auto show opening this evening in the armory featuring 156 automobiles from 22 manufacturers and 15 dealers. John A. O'Brien leads arrangements as show manager with F. F. Lalley Jr. treasurer and Louis M. Pawilett publicity head. The event includes a motor boat display and a decorated venue in white and pink, promising a car for every purse in latest models.

Bridgeport Armory At & P Bridgeport Automotive Association Ribeau John A. O'Brien F. EF. Lalley, Jr Lous M. Pawilett Beatty Munu O'Brien

City Court Hears Multiple Domestic and Driving Offense Texts

City court faced a string of cases involving driving without an operator license, drunkenness, breach of the peace, and a domiciliary incident. Tim Cronin received 80 days for drunkenness with 60 days suspended on the breach charge. A separate case involved Nick Nosshian accused of threatening a countryman with a liaison near Washington. Veranica G was ordered to contribute four weeks to support, while Pavik Busnew faced a sentence on domestic concerns at 1823 Fairfield Avenue.

Caroline — Street Stratford Stratford and Seaview Avenues Connecicut Electric Company Timothy Cronin Nick Nosshian Wid Saran Nakeshina View Avenue Washington Helen Streeh Pavik Norwale

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