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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1927
Page
20
A celebrated actress denied spending a night with a film actor on the stand in Wellington court. The defense cited his assault injury and questioned the men’s alibi while medical testimony described the victim’s condition after the altercation at the Pine residence.
A New York customs official announced his resignation amid findings of misconduct in prohibition era smuggling cases. Acting assistant solicitor of the Port of New York, Pirnes, faced inquiries into alleged improprieties involving numerous shipments and jewel smuggling rings.
Washington May 17 AP an unusual flurry of questions about President Coolidge's third term surfaced after newspapers reported inquiries at White House press conferences. The president indicated he did not think it proper for newspapers to print such and questions had been asked of him and his view was that the incident should not be printed.
Danbury May 17 A warrant was issued for the arrest of Mrs Curt Purcell of Santa Fe New Mexico on a charge of kidnapping her own child from a Connecticut home. The complaint, filed by her husband, alleges she kidnapped the child on April 22 after returning from New Mexico. State police will present the matter to State Attorney William H Comley, seeking extradition.
Delaney and brother Arside Chapdelain e plan automobile business from 378 Bentald Avenue after the Board of Building Commissioners issued permits totaling 54016 dollars. The record lists numerous other permits and projects across multiple addresses including frame dwellings, garages, storefront remodels, and cement block structures in the city, with names such as Alice Muartuce, Kelley, Annie Huda, and Philp Wilkins among others.
Yoked daughters of Bridgeport shown not by riches but effort to earn money. At the annual meeting at the Junior League Home, Mrs Audrey St Smith presided. Members reported $1497 raised and each member contributing at least $16 toward the Bridgeport hospital occupational therapy fund. Darla Bryant led with $65, earned four weeks in a Main Street store. Others: Mrs Williamson painted shades and modeled, Mrs Seld Blue piano lessons, Miss Patterson sold candy, Miss Tabney led as president.
Washington dated May 17 Congressman William A. Gold field states the White House spokesman has lost his job as the title disappears from dispatches. The piece notes how governments speak through buildings like 10 Downing Street and Quai d Orsay, turning offices into enduring institutions while the individuals change.
A writ of habeas corpus was issued today in the common pleas court in New Haven. Mrs Florence Dameh seeks the return of her minor son who has been living with his uncle and grandmother in the city. The father Grover Dauch is said to have left the boy with his relatives out of state. A continuance was granted until next Tuesday by Judge Mary Friendsley.
War comedy on screen centers on a private and a hard boiled sergeant who both love the same girl. Arthur plays Greg Lee and Diggs is the sergeant with Dano and John Gilbert in the cast.
A five act Palace Theatre bill features Roye and Maye and their revue with top acts including Clark and Bergsman and a child friendly segment. Slim Timbun and Raymond & Russell perform in Southern Cipers while The Radio Nuts White Funnels and Louie Diesse star in a Warner Bros production. The program also includes Virginia Browne Duke Warner Hichmand George Nichols and Brocky Benedictie in The Whirlwind Of Youth with Lois Moran and Hunty Jos in a musical comedy. Final shows today feature The Bes and the Four and Beatrice Curtis with six girls.
An ambitious bill at Palis Vaudeville Theatre opens with White Gold a dramatic tale of a desert romance between a Spanish dancer and a sheep rancher. The program features Lew Seymour Joasia Jioward in All Over Town Revue and other acts with Basil Lewis Dorothy Beatty and Alice Wright. Also shown are See You in Jai The Night Club and Patho News with Derby coverage and Trans-Allontic jaunt elements.
The futilily of war is the real theme of Whit Price Glory the stirring photoplay now showing at the Cameo theater. It follows two hardened men who served together and are sworn enemies. Victor McLaglen plays Captain Tlagg and Edmund Tene portrays Set Quirt with Delores Del Rio and Charmaine loved by both. Barry Norton delivers an outstanding performance. A touring orchestra provides music to the photoplay adapted from the stage play by Jaumanes Osteiingy and Maxwell Anderson.
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