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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1927

Page

4

Liberty Union Plea Filed By Bar Association Figures

A fragmented clipping lists prominent signatories and institutions backing a Liberty Union plea. Names include university professors and church leaders such as Frank Knight of Iowa, Halford Luerek of the Methodist Board, Francis J. McConnell of St. Louis, and Peter Witt of Cleveland, with affiliations to Penn and Cornell amid continued coverage.

University of Pennsylvania Frank TI. Knight University of Iowa Halford J. Luerek Methodist Board On Missions New York Ancis J. McConnell Methodist Epapak Church Pittsburgh Aa Scarlett Christ Cliveh St. Louis Preserved Smith Cornell University Peter Witt City Cleveland Ohio

Obituary notices for Margaret O'Brien Johnson and others

Funeral services were held for Mrs. Margaret I. O'Brien Johnson at home on 260 Minister Avenue and Sacred Heart Church. The rites included Masses with Rev. Patrick Tolan and Rev. James Killian, and a funeral at St. Michael's cemetery. Also noted were services for Michael Post, Elza McKeon, Catherine Benham, Catherine Quinn, Ellen Divver, and other local obituaries with church services, burial plans, and family survivors.

Margaret BP O'Brien Johnson Margaret I. O'Brien Johnson Minister Avenue Pather Patrick Tolan Colevrant James Killian Bacon Dr of Moore Osth Teacen Schmidt Thie Teresa iV Brien Charles Ogren Michael Post Salt Bridgeport Broad Street Ee Church of the Sacred Heart Frank Willer Cooldge Migsey Thoreau Betty Anna Rose Post Anthony Mr Post St. George's Lithuanian Society Bullard Sick Benefit Society Elza McKeon Eliza John McKeon Falfeld Archibald R. McKeon Post Row Fairfield East Cemetery Catherine Benham Catherine Quinn Benham Ernest Benham Pine Creek Road Mairfield James Quinn Aliigher and Gallagher O’etork St. Thomas’ Church St Michael’s Cemetery Ellen Divver Killen Robert Dwyer West Avenue Elock Macy RO 1 Moore LL. D P. J. Dolin James Wilhan Echmidt

Too Good an Investment for Me

An experienced businessperson notes that investments can be too good or too rich for a buyer. The piece warns against overemphasizing safety, high interest, or diversification to the point of paying too much. It stresses balance across safety, liquidity, marketability, and varied maturities.

City Gains Authority Over Gas Stations

Mayor Behreng received a telegram from Robbing B. Stoeckel stating the new law takes effect at 11 a.m. today. The action concerns imagery powers for 10,008 entities, with Grotta gas station facing no connection to the telegram. The Board of Appeals on zoning rejected a permit request to maintain a station on Budr Meld Avenue as the party leaders, including George S. Till and Arthur F Monnor, prepare for Maine.

Behreng Motor Vestels B. Stoeckel Matton Cies Insyer Tere Obeh Grotta Grotta Budr- Meld Boars of Appeals Behrens Pers Raselon Maine Ta.faney Moosehead Lake Arthur F Monnor George 8S

Paris auto strike stalls city taxis amid chaotic protests

In Paris, taxis cripple traffic as workers protest rising fares and policy changes. Officials warn of disrupted rides while drivers demand relief measures and clearer regulations. Local unions vow continued action until demands are addressed.

Warren Bros Get Paying Contract For Street Work

Bids from Leverty Hurley and others were opened for Warrenite and Warrenite on stone base pavement across eight streets and ten old macadam streets. Warren Brothers bid $1.84 per sq yd for Warrenite on six inch base and $3.10 for Warrenite on stone base. Blakeslee $1.95 and $3.14. About 32 000 sq yd Warrenite on six inch bases and 33 000 sq yd on old macadam will be laid, with possible street substitutions and work to be completed by November 7. bond required at 80 percent of bid.

Leverty Capitol Avenue Brocklawn Park Avenue Burnham Avnue Hansen Avenue Fairfield Avenue Ellsworth Street Beechmont Avenues Exeter Stract Ridgefield Avenue Boston Avenue Grant Street Main Street Jewett Avenue Charron Street Gilman Street Tarborview Avenue Seaside Avenue Cleveland Avenue Madison Avenue Goddard Avenue Tudor Street Palisade Avenue Remington Street Jackson Avenue Behrens Anothe Mallison Road Warren Brothers

Extra Dividend on GM Stock Declared at 80 a Share

The article reports an extra dividend of 80 a share on General Motors common stock in the first quarter. It notes April production and sales hit new highs, mentions a history of cash and stock dividends, and cites a February increase in the regular dividend to 38 annually after capitalization expansion. It recalls last year’s total cash dividends on common stock at 110,030,993.

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Italy's Workers to Take Wage Out

Italian workers plan a wage reduction demonstration as Premier Massel meets Volpi and Pacrist party leaders to discuss the impact of a merger in Jira value. National syndicate heads talk with Tutati while Pupole Ni Rama says workers will seek a ten percent cut across all native production sectors.

Massel Volpi Paselst Huegusto Tutati Parcist Pupole Ni Rama

Piquettes to Spend Two Months in Europe

Mr. S Piquette, president of the Fiquette Phino company, sails tonight with his wife and son on the BS Ma jestic for a European trip. They will visit France Switzerland and England and return in July for the wedding of their daughter Miriam to Charles Tulbcalt.

S Piquette Fiquettte Phino Company Josephe EL Piquette BS. Majestic Europe France Switzerland England Ahel Murton Charles ‘Tulbcalt Avaarust

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