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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1928

Page

2

Squires Retains Control Of Club In Polemical Election

The meeting saw the Squires ticket win all key posts amid disputes over member eligibility and voting rules. William Cavanaugh won president with 57 votes, WV Hartley 4, James J Quigley 54 for vice president, Frank Habansky 440 for secretary, Louis A Abriola unanimously elected treasurer, and Michael Marcelle elected trustee for three years. Sadler’s camp denounced the vote, claiming restricted eligibility and youth voting influences.

Iver Sadler Squires Group Thomas Keating Louis Abriola Occa c Wiliam Cavanaugh WV Hartley James J Quieley Frank Habansky ML Dessyreau Louis A. Abiiola John Petrucelli Michael Marcelle A J Miller Sadler-Ivers Squires Eald Sadler Club Mem Bers Joseph Covers James J Quigley Peabody Squiss Counter Ivers Teabody Squire S Harold Squires George Suttie Pea Redy Abercrombie Frank “Zahanaky intervers @ast Dessureau Petrucelli Tiwan Eating Memb Keating T Peabody

Chicago bombing accusations spark reward offers and sparks

In Chicago, both sides accuse each other over bombings as candidates and officials issue rewards. Attorney Robert Crowe and Mayor William Hale Thompson push for arrests while Healan and Michael Hughes offer immunity and motives linked to a statewide primary.

Chicago Robert EF Crowe Orne Owith William Hale Thompson Republian Healan Deneen Madera Michael Hughes Crowes Degailons Min Man Sindle Sawin China Chiego United State Thompson Pune

E and F Company Awarded Contract for New School

The board awarded the general contract for a new high school to E and F Construction with limestone trim, while bids for cast stone, brickwork, plumbing and heating were considered. Adjustments include Duraflex flooring and Rubberstone, with alternate time systems from International and Connecticut Electric. The project, designed by Ernest Southey, features a Georgian brick and limestone exterior, a three-section front, and a 1500-pupil capacity across classrooms, gym, and auditorium.

Eanestine Braklei Epifano Fiassir Philip Epiano Hmestone Ernest G Southey Epitop B and F Kirk J D Johnson and Company Same Ro Loewich Johnson International and Connecticut Telephone and Electriccompany Ain Wee T J. Pardy Construction Company Connecticut Willam J Shaughnessy J: Inc Wiliam Martin and Sons Wark and Company Philadelphia Timn W Op Itil Company Hems J Lyons Company Mciden Ge Houde Crewe Tistere Wally Jatin Fiatine Bion Ik Henry J Lyons Company Meriden Crewe Fimics Richars Jessup Stamford Libby Gianda Yadie Bridgeport Board of Education Pew Rasack Jt High School Fairfield Avenue State Street Clinton Avenue New Street Extel Auditorum Geneal Pie Tils Mustold Dares Teave Ford Chica Ontara Jong Atditanum Mdiforium Masiachys Balkony Fatr- Nelda Avenue Basslek

Quake Kills Eight in Italy Injures Thirty Five

A powerful earthquake struck northern Italy causing at least eight deaths and about 35 injuries. Emergency crews raced to affected towns including Udine and Catanzaro to rescue survivors and assess widespread structural damage.

Italy

Stocks Rally Then Plunge in Turbulent Trading Session

A volatile day saw stocks opening strong with General Motors surging to around 200 then sliding to 180 as big traders dumped positions. Radio and all rail shares rebounded later while New York Central and Rock Island hit record highs, lifting the Dow-like averages despite wide declines in several industrials.

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German Flyers Invited to Land at Concord Airport

Concord New Hampshire newspaper item reports an invitation to German flyers to land at Concord airport. The account notes fog on the seaboard and mentions Colonel Chris A. Lander who traveled from Byron to Portland, Maine last summer.

Concord N.H Dublin Concord Airport Corporation Ian Byron Portland

Lloyds Refuses to Take Chance on German Flyers

Lloyds will insure against many calamities but refuses to insure the three Germans at Dublin preparing for a dash for Mitchelfield. No odds offered on the Junkers flight led by Baron Von Huene feld and associates.

Lloyds London Associated Press Dublin Mitchelfield Llayds Junkers Baron von Huenefeld Tloids Liegda

Duke de Nemours Weds American A Romance With Royals

The elopement tale centers on a popular society member Peggy as she flees with the Duke de Nemours to wed in England. Catholic/France political-religious barriers drive the plan as legality is secured by civil authority and parental consent sought after. The Vendome duchess reacts to the news while family members confirm the duke’s absence and the romance’s unlikely prospects.

Citie Mar- Bud Duchess de Canes Deansile Genevieve London His Highness France Sear England Duchess de Vendome Neuilly Paris Miss Watson Tuly Duke de Nemons

Coyne Bros Sliced Bacon and Fresh Produce Ad

Coyne Bros offers sliced bacon and fresh cut spareribs at 2 pounds for 25 cents. Also features a complete line of fresh fruits and vegetables. Local shoppers see a broad produce selection and low meat prices.

Naval Supply Bill Passes House Amid Bid Debates

The House approved a naval supply bill funding current Navy strength, eight 10000 ton cruisers, and two fleet submarines. Bids from Goodyear and Sue Goodsear were discussed for ship components while questions about Marines in Nicaragua and Pan American policy dominated debate.

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