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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1928

Page

17

Penn aide questioned over 1924 campaign funds

Washington March 27 By United Press. The Ben Teapot Dame committee plans to question Joseph R Grun of Bristol Pa president of the Pennsylvania Manufacturers Association about Republican party financing prior to the 1924 campaign. Grun reportedly raised large sums in Pennsylvania for political campaigns and may have details on a large Sinclair donation via the Consolidated Trading Company Liberty bonds. The inquiry includes whether Grun helped conceal the 2600000 Sinclair gift to the RNC and other related acts under the 1925 corrupt practices act probes.

Washington Wail Hays Ben- Teapot Dame Committee Joseph R. Grun Bristol Foasvizeaia Manufacturers Assectu Republican Party Grundy Nhaylvania Petaer Harry Maring, Jr Lindley Street Bridgeport A. E. Russell W. W. Tarnay Stern Doolittle Tire Cormpany Masonic Temple Fellowcraft The Masonic Temple Association Jonjes 4 St John’s Lodge Stratford Giviston Street Park Avenue Bildgtport Ctge New Haven Stratford Lodge St John's Lodge Joseph Clark Henry ¥En Dyke Senor Wursien Ephraim Peet Junio Abijah Beach James Dunn

Dems Press Labor Report Amid Unemployment Debate

Senate Democrats challenged figures from the Labor Department that about 1.8 million are jobless. Senators Simmons Wagner and others argued unemployment is higher, up to four million, while Smoot blamed rapid automation and urged employers to create work. Debate touched on protectionism and possible policies to address the downturn.

Washington Senate Smoot Utak Labor Department Simmons North Carlina Sne Alah Massachusetts Thebor Department Maachinery Smith Demorat South Carolina Waleh Shortridge Publican California Wala Californian Smart Pack Southolina

Ederer Installation Tonight At Hebrew Republican Club

Former Representative Adolph Leaer to be installed as the first resident of the Hebrew Republican Club of Bridgeport. Other newly elected officers will assume duties at a meeting tonight on Newfield Avenue and the old Twelfth District club route. Ender ment and refreshments will follow.

Adolph Leaer Hebrew Republican Ab of Bridgeport Old Twelfth District Newfield Avenue Afford Street

Jovie Actress Divorced by Husband in Philadelphia

Josephine Dunn, motion picture actress of Los Angeles, was divorced here today by her husband William F. Cameron, a businessman. The couple, married in Elkton, reportedly cited desertion as the reason. The action comes as Dunn’s career continues in Hollywood.

Philadelphia Radiated Press Josephine Dunn Los Angeles Iiam Cameron Elkton

Stratford Court Fines and Cases Heard in Stratford Town Court

Judge Henry Harford presided over Stratford town court sessions listing multiple cases. Defendants faced fines, costs, or continuances for offenses including unregistered vehicle, reckless driving, liquor sales, driving under the influence, burglary, drunkenness, and theft. Local meetings and a real estate transfer involving Stratford Historical Society were also noted, with the Worter homestead preservation mentioned.

Stratford Maroh Henry Harford Seasion of Stratford Town Court John Odds Max Pritzin Beardsley Street Bridgeport Harry GM North Avenue Willam Refkows Ferdinand Kruleska Noble Avenur Seling Lquor Barnum Avenue Arthur K Smith Osborne Street Jonn Feltovic Henly Street Bridgesport A. Feter Petrino Arch Street Jonn Fell Hillside Avenue Walter Shandrowsky Familtoni Street Braniey Mantensky Hallett Street Mra J Mra J. Beimned, Huntington Road Musteosky Kennedy Shamadoawski

Associated Investors Declares 50 Cent Dividend

National Associated Investors Inc announces an initial quarterly dividend of 50 cents per share on Class A stock payable April 1 to holders of record April 7. The company reports $1.19 earnings per Class A share and a $573,000 balance sheet figure as of March 24. Officers include B. Wilbon of Bridgeport as president and J Edwin Barnard as vice president.

National Associated Investors, Inc Hartford Cota B. Wilbon Bridgeport J Edwin Baanard

Naval court inspects S 4 sub after sinking

Boston March 327 Associated Press report says a naval court of inquiry at Charlestown navy yard conducted a surprise visit for a personal inspection of the submarine S-4 submerged after being rammed and sunk by the destroyer Paulding off Provincetown last December. Evidence shows rapid flooding of the battery room and control room, with investigators considering whether crew evacuation could have been avoided.

Boston Associated Press Te Sub- Marine S-4 Coast Guard Paulding Provincetown Naval Court of Inquiry Charlestown Navy Yard Secretary of the Navy Wilbur Emery PF. Hidredge Charlestown John S. Bugies Tie Paulding Eldredge Geerge B. Dowling Chelsea Naval Hospital Me Marine 7 Ih Hele Naval Court Washington Ernest J. King Harold E. Saunders Board of Investigation and Survey Board of Inquest Thursdes Board of Thepecetion L. A. Bostwick

Girl Week Continues With New Bill At Polls

The Girl Week celebration continues with a full new show at Polls featuring Tin Pan Alley a variety act with song music comedy and dance Curves and Kisses and a roving potpourri of comedy. Alice Joyce Jean Hernholt and George Lewis star in Thirteen Washington Square while Alias the Deacon headlines Thursday. Harry Langdon's The Chaser closes the program.

Tin Pan Alley Rozenge Jill Frank Stillwell Jack Anil Homer Romaine Aera Alice Joyce Jean Hernholt George Lewis Zazu Pitts Washington Square the Deacon Harry Langdon Chaser

Paid To Love at the Cameo with George O'Brien

Cameo shows Paid To Love starring George O'Brien and Virginia Valli plus J Farrel MacDonald and William Powell. Vitaphone program opens with Tunthgin comedy sketch, Haley Jems with Jack Haley and Flo MacFadden, plus Maurimbaphonist Clair Omar Musser. Movietone News covers Coolidge medal event and dramatic horse rescues. color feature Romany Love completes the lineup.

George O'Brien Virginia Valli Kingdom J Farrel MacDonale Willam Powell Vitaphone Tunthgin Johnny Hitman Webster Jack Haley Flo MacFadden Haley Jems Clair Omar Musser Movietone President Coolidge Col Lindbergh

Lyric Theater Double Feature Opens With A Reno Divorce

Lyric manager Lynch announces May McVoy in A Reno Divorce opening today for a two day stay. Ralph Graves wrote and directed the production with Hedda Hopper Andres Randolph Robert Ober and others in the cast. Also showing Warner Baxter in She Coward a tale of love and class conflict, plus a side splitting comedy and Paramount News.

LYRIC Lynch Lyric Theatre Ralph Graves Hedda Hopper Andres Rendolph Robert Ober Wiliam Demmrest Edward Das Warner Baxter Alice Paramount News The Features

Chicago on Stage Delivers Satire Not Reality

Chicago at Foil's Majestic theatre presents a satirical take based on recent city crime trials. Maurine Watkins, a Chicago newspaperwoman, crafts a sensational show that exaggerates events, with May Robson as Roxie and Victor Varconi as the dishonest husband. Lews Galley performs a cello overture as the feature.

Chicago Foil Majestic Theatre Maurine Watkins New York Mid-West Robert Edeson Roxie Misa Watkins May Robson Lews Galley

Belle Bennett in Emo Emotional Drama at Palace

The Sporting Age shows at the Palace starting tomorrow with an emotional drama about a middle aged woman infatuated with a youth. Cast includes Holmes Herbert Josephine Borin Edwarda Davis, directed by Erle Kenton. Also on the vaudeville bill Memories of the Opera stars Caesar Rivelli and ten artists headlining with Ed and Tom Hickey. Other acts include Paul and Nino Ghezzi Lillyan Brown and company in La Dixie Ellery Sisters and Baby Mine with Karl Dane Geo. K. Arthur Charlotte Greenwood.

Columbia Holmes Herbert Carrot] Nye Josephine Borin Edwarda Davis Erle Kenton Meter Golden Caesar Riveli Heac Veudeville Aual Neie Tom Hickey Barnum Paul Nino Ghezzi Equilibrista Strong Snc Lillyan Lillyan Brown and Company la Dixie Ellery Sisters Karl Dane Geo. K. Arthur Charlotte Greenwood Castle of Dreams Joe Matka and Company Lowell and Drew Paula Lerma Carr Rita Shirley Paramount News Blue Boy Eointa

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