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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1924

Page

8

School pianos in poor shape say music supervisor

Clayton P. Stevens, supervisor of music to the public schools, told the Lions club at Stratfield hotel that many pianos need replacement and that the school program aims to give children musical experience and emotional outlets. He noted the old piano at the reign school traces back to Congress Street High. The Lions club plans aid for Boy Scouts in Memorial Day, with several club members marching and Tony Hildreth donating gear. The event raised 17 dollars for the cause. Arthur M. Stone named delegate to the Omaha convention. James J. Rooney urged support for the American Legion building drive. Primaries left Magnius and Minus as the two New York senators.

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Hughes Denies Involvement In Steamer Sale

Washington May 4 Secretary Hughes called the charge that he had a hand in selling the Martha Washington to its former owners absolutely false. He said his only prior contact, in 1920 as a lawyer, was with Italian claimants and ended before he joined the cabinet. He confirmed he had no role after becoming secretary of state and that the matter was handled by others under the Shipping Board. A move to summon Hughes before the House Shipping Board committee is being considered.

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Baltimore Hovers Over Jewel Thief Trio Murder Case

Baltimore police hunt three youths for the murder of Louis Cohen, East Baltimore jeweler, after a botched display window robbery. Suspects are Thomas Norah of Philadelphia, Clare Robbs of Philadelphia, and George Gross of Baltimore, with authorities noting police records.

Baltimore Louis Cohen East Thomas Norah Philadelphia Clare Robbs George Gross

French Athletes to Walk Barefoot to New York

On May 14 twenty French athletes will walk barefoot from New Rochelle to New York City, recreating a 21 mile route used by early settlers. They will carry American, French and Walloon flags to honor Huguenot Walloon New Netherland commemorations and attend a service at the French Evangelical Church on West Sixteenth Street. Descendants plan to join barefoot, with stops for coffee and sandwiches. an ambulance stretcher will accompany the pilgrims as a precaution.

New York Frvench New Rochelle New York City Manhattan Sixteenth Boston Post

Tourists barred from Montana forests as fires advance

May 14 dispatch reports four forest fires creeping into Northern Idaho prompts Montana lumber interests to close timber districts to tourists and outing parties. All available men mobilized to fight the flames, with 150 more called from Spokane in the last 24 hours.

Missoula Mont Idaho Spokane

Thirteen more destroyers become rum chasers

Washington May 14 Thirteen additional reserve destroyers an aesedge sweeper and a seagoing tug were turned over to the Coast Guard today by Secretary Wil burn at the request of Secretary Mellon to be added to the Coast Guard fleet for hanging ram runners. Seven destroyers were turned over similar ly some time ago. The group includes 1000 ton destroyers rated as first line craft of the heavier class. The destroyers designated are all tied up at Philadelphia navy yard.

Washington Aesedge Coast Guard Wilburn Mellon Philadelphia Navy Cyard

Two Bills Favor Oil Pollution Protections

Washington May 14 Two bills from Representatives Wilson of Louisiana and Lineberger of California favor oil pollution safeguards for internal and coastal waters. The Secre tary of War would set discharge rules for vessels and only in a grave emergency can they be violated with violators facing fines and imprisonment.

Washington Wilson Louisiana Lineberger California House Rivers Secretary of War

Dr Carl E Martin Dies Music Director in Greenwich

Dr Carl E Martin longtime music director in Greenwich schools and a country concert figure died in New York City hospital in his 74th year. He served 20 years as soloist at Christ Episcopal Church Greenwich and left a wife and adopted daughter. The report notes his prominent 30-year career in music education and performance.

Nwich Curt Ominent Uruslees New York City Martin Greenwich Christ Episcopal Church

Y Department Tires Express For Pong Fid Ra Pri

A compact listing notes express service items priced at two dollars and ninety five cents. It references tires and related goods with abbreviated and fragmented phrasing. The item appears as a classified notice in a newspaper segment.

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