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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1927

Page

11

Yale appoints four for faculty to expand ranks

The Yale faculty appointments include four new members: three assistant professors and one instructor. Named as assistant professors are John Clark Arehs, John Dunnett Leer, and Raymond Garrison Hussey. The two associate professors promoted are XT Davie and Howard Witene Magen D. Instructors Nora Torrey, Orlando Lasvren Fh, John Niehoatas Beicke, Ham Macdonot Geometalph M, and Maness Eammel Tait join the staff with initial appointments beginning May 1.

Fae Facity Apa Cone John Clark Arehs John Dunnett Leer Raymond Garrison Hussey Archeslis Scienciate Howard Witene Magen Hares Mercall Geimar Eee Maness Eammel Tait

Gangster Inventor Arrested in Hartford

A Hartford detective story centers on a gangster inventor linked to a New York ring. Police say Tessler aided a plot to transport ten automobiles with forged or altered motor numbers into Hartford, with forged plates substituted by Reising. Arrest records note cars traced to New York sellers and a police court hearing planned.

Hartford Tno Firearn Tessler Sane New York James J. Moucin Patiessica Tsland Sintas Fen Dail Rome Reising

Worcester Unions Delay Strike Action Amid Labor Tensions

In Worcester, unions halt planned strike actions after talks with employers. Officials report progress toward a framework addressing wage and working conditions. If negotiations stall, workers warned of renewed actions. Community leaders urge calm as discussions continue through the week.

Japanese Diet Passes Finance Relief Bill

The Japanese Diet approved a finance relief measure amid ongoing political debate. Lawmakers backed the bill as relief provisions were outlined, with supporters citing targeted aid while critics warned of long term fiscal impact.

Quality Street at Central Tech draws Bridgeport cast

Verna Tavers of Bridgeport and Tear os chtes lead a Central Tech production of James 33. e's Quality Street opening Thursday and Friday. The curtain rises under Nelson and Gordy with costumes by Centre at High students.

Verna Tavers Bridgeport Tear Os Chtes James Central Eigh Central Tech School Rorham Quality Street Crichton Phoebe Loo Julia Farnam the Central Wirth Echool Nelson

School Commencement Edition Notes Turbulent Draft

An unclear draft mentions Mire EH Ge son of Stethem Nergall as editor in chief role for a school edition. It references Orland ize and Taesehgel wave time work, Leonard Asheim, and Notre Dame entry, with disjoint phrases.

Mire Stethem Nergall Orland Ize Shomimencement Leonard Asheim Notre Dame

Farm buildings burn in Thompsonville blaze destroys silos

In Thompsonville a fire destroyed farm buildings including silos and a family residence. The loss is put at about 30000 dollars with cause under investigation as firefighters battled flames across the spread-out barn and shed structures. Names and exact locations are unclear due to damaged text.

Woman appeals as judge raises fine by one hundred dollars

A woman cried in court as a judge increased her fine by one hundred dollars, protesting aloud about the punishment and claiming the deduction would cause hardship while the bailiff tried to quiet the scene.

Delegates pledge 750000 for Jewish culture centers

New York and New England judges of the Independent Order of B nai B'rith pledged 750,000 to a 2,000,000 fund for establishing Jewish cultural centers in American universities and among young workers and to counter anti Semitic prejudice. Dr. Boris D. Bogen of Cincinnati spoke on Miller foundations similar to those at Illinois Ohio Michigan Wisconsin and California.

New York New Enyland Independent Order of L'Nai B’rith District Grand Lodge No Boris D. Bogen Cincinnati Miller Illinois Ohio Michigan Wisconsin California

Bridgeport Performers Gather for Old Home Week Show

Bridgeport vaudeville troupe from local circuits gathered yesterday in Bridgeport for appearances on Poli's Alice Theatre Old Home Week bill. Notables include Lynch of Lynch and May, Bert Mel, Fred Miller of Grace and Wigler, O'Neil Boys, Springford family, and dancing stand Viola May with six dancers.

Bridggeport Seattle Poli Alice Theatre Main Street B Liy" Lynch Ag Lynch May Ll Dobbis Thage Bert Mel Nol Fred Miller Grace and Wigler Taree O'Neil Pred John Nagd Hal Springford Sis Lian Ter Wi Viola, May Dave Charland Jennet Tumbiers

Auction Bridge questions and light banter from Milton and Work

An early 20th century bridge column presents reader inquiries on bidding and play after a no trump scenario. It blends humor and analysis, noting a Washington insider prying into dummy and remarks on distraction during play as a tie to the game’s genteel banter.

West Bureau of Jurtomeulos United States Depertat of Agriculture Fridge Jones Thompson Jon Ho Usd

Old Home Week at Palace Starts Fourth Year This Week

The Palace hosts the fourth annual Old Home Week beginning today and running all week. The program features the O Nell Brothers in Mirth and Me, Bert Melrose in Heminins Follies, William Lynch and Marianne May in Tips and Pops, Viola May in Miss Dumbell, Fenner and Charland presenting What We Happen Next, and Fred Miller with Grace and George Figler in a Loyenberg Sisters score. Joe Flarey serves as master of ceremonies along with aaugmented orchestra under Gus Meyers Jr. The screen offering centers on Senorita starring Reba Daniels with James Hall and other favorites.

the Palace O’nell Brothers Bert Melrose Company William Lynch Marianne May Viola May Miss Dumbell Fenner & Charland Fred Miller Grace George Figler Loyenberg Sing Neary Joe Flarey Gus Meyers Jr Senorita Reba Daniels James Hall

Wanda Hawley Headlines Polis Vaudeville Tonight

Wanda Hawley appears in a domestic comedy sketch Squaring the Circle at Polis, supported by Pepita Granados and a cast including Harry Holdbrook. The program features Ben Lyon, Marty Brain, and a new First National short High Hat, plus “Girls” flood scenes and the Country Store.

Wanda Hawley Vaudevile Polis AL Boasberg Anatol Secret Service Desert Sheik Pepita Granalos Castanets Harry Holdbrook Miss Granado Ben Lyon Marty Brian Sar Tardy High Hat Henry

New Cameo Program Showcases Venus of Venice Feature

The Cameo presents an entertaining night with Constance Talmadge in Venus of Venice plus new Vitaphone features. Antonio Moreno stars in a romantic comedy as Connie, while the Vitaphone Symphony under Herman Heller provides an overture. Also on the bill are John Barclay impersonations, Bernado De Pace mandarin wizardry, and a cycle of comedy songs by Gus Van and Joe Schenck. Carl V. Larson’s quartet supplies the score. All seats are reserved for the show. Next Sunday features What Price Glory with Victor McLaglen and Edmund Lowe in a thrill packed stage-made picture with special effects.

Camp Theatre Constance Talmadge Vitaphone Connie Canals Antonio Moreno Vitaphone Symphony Orchestra Herman Heller John Barclay Bernado de Pace Gus van Joe Schenck Bridgeport Giovani Martinelli Jeanne Gordon Carl V. Larson Victor McLagren Edmunde Lowe del Iopley

Lon Chaney Stars in Mr. Wu at the Majestic

Lon Chaney portrays Mr Wu the Mandarin in the photoplay Mr Wu at the Majestic theater based on Louise Jordan Miln story. Supporting roles include Adoree Nang Ping Ralph Forbes Louise Dresser Gertrude Olmstead and Holmes Herbert. The plot centers on revenge and family honor seen from a Chinese perspective.

Lon Chaney Mr. Wu Maestrc Chaney Louise Jordan Miln Reren Adoree Nang Ping Ast West Louise Dresser Renee Adoree Ralph Forbes Lloyd Hamilton

Man Burned Lighting Cigarette at Bethany Gas Station

Bethany filling station incident leaves John J. Murphy with burns to face and arms as Baselina ignition from a cigarette lighter flare ignites near a car. He was taken to Marsden Hospital where doctors believed the burns not fatal and sight could be saved.

Wallingford John J. Murphy Baselina Bethany Marsden Hospital

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