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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1927

Page

20

Intelligence Will Rule Declares Paulist Priest

Rev. Jamies F. Gillis of the Paulist Fathers urged 1,200 men at St. Augustine’s parish Holy Name Society to seize educational opportunities. He cited Who’s Who data, warned against life of debauchery in New York, and argued Catholics must fund colleges to compete with Jews and Puritans in shaping a future led by intellect.

America Jamies F. Cillis Paulist Fathers New York St. Augustine's Holy Name Society Ares Gillis South America United States Broadway Father Gillis de Witt Clinton Pather City College of New York Hunter College For Girls Columbia Spe Yale Harvard New England Father Ghlis Abraham Lincoln Pat Collins Boston Smith Lincoln al Smith University Club New York City Fulton John L. Sulliven Batlori God

Alimony Club in New York’s East Side Prisons Exposed

Charles J. Escourp Jr. recounts New York City’s Alimony Club on Ludlow Street, a civil-judgment jail where unpaid alimony leads to six-month residency. The piece paints life inside the gaol with fixed meals, mail, and a social atmosphere, then shifts to domestic labor costs and a quirky hotel industry data reel detailing eggs, calls, linens, and guest turnover.

Charles J. Escourp, JR North American Anceew York Thackeray Pen Warrington Shandon Pall Mall Walshing Fleet Prison Nlan New York Coincide New York County Atimmn Morlern Pendennis Beriy Mng Hk At & Put Ludlow Street Wis

Western Clubs Hold Win Edge in East-West Series

New York May 22 AP Western clubs led the early season east west clash in major leagues. In the National League western teams won 26 games to 19 for the east while in the American League the west had 26 wins to 24 for the east. The Chicago Cubs led with nine wins in 12 interleague starts and the Yankees won nine of 13. Pirates and Braves tied, as did Senators and Tigers.

New York Chicago Cubs Yankees Pirates Braves Senators Tigers National League Homme Club

Lockwoods Win Over Brooklawn Nine 10-0

Lockwoods defeated Brooklawn in a one sided game 10 to 0 yesterday afternoon. Pitcher Lee fanned 11 and allowed only three hits as the Lockwood strong defense and offense dominated from the start.

Lockwoods Brooklawn Lee Lockwood

Nature of Playful Tennis Gear Sparks Curiosity

Fragmented OCR describes unusual racket grips and fabric patterns resembling a hockey style, mentioning pockets and eye shields. It hints at fashioning tennis attire and equipment with decorative jacquard patterns and discusses potential substitutions amid unclear context.

Exiled Portuguese Queen Amelie Recalled for Charities

Queen Amelie of Portugal, exiled eight years, is recalled amid praise for the charitable institutions she founded. The Princess, once France’s Amelie de Bragance, aided the sick, supervised royal education, and played a pivotal role during the 19th century upheavals. Now living in a secluded Willys palace, she remains revered in Portugal.

Marie Amelin Lisbon Portugal Amelie Orleans Nein Homer Louis Philippe Manuel Amelie de Bragunsa France Jungland Carlos Prins Engkand Tre Fronch Republic Revel Fran Amelie Orleans Iv Wvilies

Umbrella Novelty Shown In London Spring Display

English women stroll in Hyde Park London showcasing novelty umbrellas. One carrier displays a short-handled red umbrella. A second features a quaint pattern, while onlookers note a breezy styling as children pass by.

Fyds Park London

Wrestler Sundetrum Dies After Operation In Pittsfield

Gustav Oscar Sundetrum, 53, former New England light heavyweight wrestling champion, died in Pittsfield Massachusetts after an operation. The report notes his fame in the regional wrestling scene.

Pittsfield Mass AP Gustav Oscar Sundetrum New England

Hotpoint Irons in Gift Set at Low Price

Two Hotpoint irons the heavier Super Iron and the lighter three tab Hotpoint offered in a complete set for $9.95. Also available with enamel handle and silk cord in a gift box for $6.95 or travel kit for $4.95. Sold by Southern New England Electric Co. Distributors 200 Cannon St Bridgeport.

Southern New England Emlycthic CO Cannon St Bridgeport

Gai engo Bricklayers top Olympic champions in rough soccer

In Chicago on May 22 the Gai engo Bricklayers defeated the Olympic champion Uruguayan team by a four to one score in a rough match. The article also notes concerns about low lands not suited to farming but capable of producing timber species within the natural range.

Chicago Gaiengo Bricklayers

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