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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1928

Page

4

Nora Bayes Dies After Abdominal Operation at Brooklyn Hospital

Nora Bayes, famed stage comedienne with Broadways and London's musical shows, died at 2 Brooklyn hospital after a relapse from an abdominal operation. Born Leonora Goldberg in Joliet, she starred in vaudeville and Follies, led the Nora Bayes Theatre, and planned a European tour. Survived by husband Benjamin Friedland, three adopted children, a brother and sister. four prior marriages had ended in divorce. a private funeral will be held.

New York Associated Press Nora Bayes Comedienne Broadway London Brooklyn Hospital Miss Bayes Palace Theatre Ita Bayes

Two Women Ordered to Leave Waterbury in Immoral Case

In Waterbury City Court Helen Laurito and Jean Gordon were given suspended sentences and ordered to leave town. Walter Fitch received 80 days for using a female for immoral purposes. The court sent evidence to the federal district attorney to pursue others allegedly sending locals to Waterbury for immoral acts. Laurito is the wife of Leo Laurito, a convicted gunman.

Waterbury Associated Helen Lauritu Abase Jean Gordon New Yok Walter Fitch Federal District Attorney New York Guly

Stamford Merchants Adjudged Bankrupt

Schedules in a voluntary petition of bankruptcy were filed with Referee John Keogh yesterday by Nat Rosenblum clothing merchant of Stamford. Rosenblum has a statement of $3,300 and liabilities of $6,908 6d, of which $3,862 13 is claimed by 34 unsecured creditors. The principal asset is stock in trade listed at $2,500. A first meeting of creditors will be held on March 30.

John Keogh Nat Rosenblum Stamford Rosenblum Hen‘hules Amoun

Dirigible Italia Flies on Full Crew Test Flight

Rome March 19 Associated Press reports the dirigible Italia rose for a trial flight with a full crew of eight and two loads under General Umberto Nobile. The base ship City of Milan expected to depart north on Wednesday after several successful tests.

Rome iBy Associated Press Italia Umberto Nobile North Pole Nobile Ihe City of Milan Kala

Various Bargains on Fabrics and Linens

Readable sale items include bleached muslin and sheet muslin at low prices, Turkish towels 20 by 40 inches, satin selvage voile for dresses and drapes, rayon and celanese voile fabrics with pastel designs, pevales patterns, knit cotton with rayon stripe, and cretonne wardrobe bags. Also hot dish holders and loafing dish bags offered at reduced rates. Many items show a reduction from Reg prices to sale prices with yard or piece details.

Flyers Struck Gale Leviathan Head Thinks

Commodore Cumberland stated the Leviathan encountered extreme weather as it attempted the England to America flight. He remarked Captain Walter Hinehuffend and Elsie Mackay faced western gales and severe seas, diminishing hopes of outriding the storm. The voyage aimed for New York on a Tuesday, with reports from March 19.

New York Associated Press Harnld Cuminham Evi Ehip Tors Wutter Hinehuffend Elsie Mackay England America Waalinchliffe Mims Macha

Coroner to Inquire Into Norwalk Death Today

Coroner John Jo Phelan will hold an inquest into the death of Stephen Seeimad seven who died after injuries received on Sourceas week at Norwalk hospital or City. The inquiry is set for this afternoon at 2.30.

Norwalk Lus Aileitoo Yutaol John Jo Phelan Stephen Seeimad Norwelkh Hurts Fane

Lawyer Gilbet Suspended After Return of Fees Contempt Charge

Washington March 19 The Supreme Court suspended Abraham Gilbet a veteran New York gas rate cases attorney for six months as a bar member. He was held in contempt for retaining fees after the court required explanation and had been instructed to return the fees. The decision followed a period of instruction to comply with the court order.

Washington Associated Press Supreme Court Abraham Gilbet New York City Gilvert Hroush Couus

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