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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1926

Page

10

Ridicule of Constitution Study by Immigrants

Judge James Morton of the federal district court dismissed a Boston conference claim that immigrants in Massachusetts comprehend the Constitution. He argued many educated Americans fail to grasp it, criticized civil service tests as character indicators, and warned against assuming only certain groups can understand or value free government.

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Physician Says Women Have Right To Smoke

In Rouherstion Minn in May 1968 AP reports Dr William J. Mayo stated at a regional social workers conference that women have as much right to smoke as men. He spoke of recent gains contributing to happiness and longer life, though he did not specify what factors he meant.

Minn William J. Maya di Mayo

Stamford Acts 10 Keep Stark Head of Town Schools

Stamford May 6 A group vows to try rescinding a resolution by the school committee that refused to reappoint William J Stark as superintendent of Stamford public schools. A protest meeting at the Yacht club supported Stark and outlined plans for another gathering to decide on reinstatement.

Stamford William J. Stark Nwas Stamford Yucht Club Laurien Ani Wopien Walliant J. Gillespie Eis Ng Kumar Yacht Club William 1. Stak Achouls Stark Stamforid Ita Weber Stanley DeVries Shipley Richard G Phumley Clement A. Fuller WP. Gillespie James E. Mix

Deserted Persons Win Decrees in Superior Court

Two men and two women were granted divorces in Superior Court Judge Alfred C Baldwin ruled on grounds of desertion. Cruelty petitions appeared for three other women, with details of separations and custody implications for several families including the Kiernan, Raymond, and Wooster households.

Baldwin Alfred C. Baldwin Frederick Raymond Norwalk Hattie Whiteman Raymond Plymouth Hazel Whitlock Graham Ridgefield William S. Graham New York City Cora M. Wooster New Fairfield Willam Wooster Bridgeport Ada Aminda Drayer Charles Drayer

Negroes Confess In Indiana Rum Thefts

In Indianapolis on May 6 AP reports three Negro suspects tied to the loss of 390 cases of whiskey from a federal building confess partial involvement. Two were Federal employees, Joseph Shores a twenty two year justice worker, Lanier Kearnen a long time janitor, and William Mashed a fireman. Investigators pursued the case as whiskey from the W I P Squibb stack tied to Taurwoneco was involved. A grand jury began constructing the whiskey case with arrests and delays noted.

Indianapolis Joseph Shores Justofice Watenman Lanier Kearnen Willam W. IP Tawroneco

Breakfast conference discussed GOP senators present in Washington

A White House breakfast conference brought a group of Republican senators together to discuss legislative matters. Participants included Cumming, Watson, McMaster, Bowes, Reed, Lea, Edge, Brest, Warren, and Fernald, with emphasis on the administration’s economy program.

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Bliven Home Sold for Over 65000 in Brooklawn Area

Leading realty sales of the week include the purchase of HW Hisen’s Brooklawn Park residence by Andrew Smith of WOR Bullwd company for a figure above 65000. Howard Spesre of Hincks Brothers bought the Benjamin Brownstein home at 206 Brooklawn Ave for 25000. Theodore Hunt of A G Spalding and Trothers purchased a Taft Avenue single residence, with Attorney Harry Silverstone involved at Maplewood Avenue and Blackman Place.

HW Hisen Brooklawn Park Andrew Smith WOR Bull Wd Company Benjamin Brownstein Brooklawn Ave Sy Howard Spesre Hincks Brothers and Company Theodore Hunt A. G. Spalding and Trothers

William TIFF Named Seymour Postmaster

William S. Tuff, longtime Seymour postmaster, has been re commissioned to the postmaster role by President Calvin Coolidge. The Seymour position carries an annual salary of 3700 dollars.

William Tiff Seymour William S.tuff Ocal Caitin Coolidge

Crowe 10 Probe Pardon Mill In Chicago

In Chicago a crime probe centers on the Crown mill linked to a company led by former refuge home head Major MooA Mrapstein. State's Attorney Crowe links Wall Colsin to a $26 000 stake in Maio Engineering, capitalized at 2 500 000 with assets claimed under 4 000. The grand jury may be asked to investigate. James Plus Sammons, charged in a large payroll robbery, appears in records. his bond of 45.00 was forfeited after missing court.

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New English Princess to Appear On Screen

London May 6 AP Great Britain's new princess daughter of the Duke and Duchess of York will soon appear on the screen in Buckingham Palace and other royal homes. The Duke will photograph his daughter as soon as possible with his cinema camera. The infant princess will be photographed at various times in outfits some made personally by Queen Mary.

London Great Britain Pritcess Lruchess of York Guckingham

Sick Woman Delays Capitol Train Here

Train 173 from Boaton to Washington, D C arrived at 12 28 pm delayed five minutes as an ambulance surgeon treated Mrs KE Tresher 22 Armandine Avenue Dorchester MA for a heart attack before the passenger continued toward Washington.

Boaton Washington B. C Tresher Armandine Avenue Dorchester Maia New Maven

Trinity Church Delegation Heads to Sunday School Conference

A group of young people from Trinity church Washington avenue and Courtland street will travel by private cars to the annual Sunday school conference at the cathedral in Harifo. They will depart early Saturday morning and return to the city by Saturday evening.

Trinity

New Discovery Dissolves Freckles Cream at Hindles Drug Stores

A ready to use cream named Fiyto promises to remove freckles in four days without staining. It is marketed as inexpensive and druggist tested with a money back guarantee. The ad claims skin improves to cleaner, clearer, and more even tone after use.

Hindles Drug

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