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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1927

Page

5

Smoking Helps Keep Her Fit at 119 Says Squaw

Nancy Blacksquirrel, a Tonawanda Indian Reservation elder, lives on the reservation near here. She smokes pipes, weaves baskets, and has done so for generations. At 119 she credits daily walking five miles around the reservation barefoot in summer and constant smoking as part of her fitness. Her English is limited and she often uses an interpreter for Iroquois. She recalls the 1813 Buffalo burning and has mentioned an airplane ride at a county fair.

Buffalo Nancy Black Squirrel Tonawanda Indian Reservation Nancy Blacksquirrel Nancy N.Y

Communists in Hankow Predict World Revolution

Hankow reports reinforcements arriving from the north and east saving the city from capture. A Hankow railway victory game plan marked a step toward Peking. A Pan Pacific labor conference in Hankow featured delegates from Japan, Russia, China, Java and others in anti imperialist rhetoric.

Vincent Siteetlan Andi North American Wspaper Alliance Hankow Shanghai Hankow- Peking Michael Borodin Peking Chengcehow Chenchow Hankow-Peking Henan Geng Teo Yin Jory Ptortese Su Chao Chu Japan Russia China Java Ndia America England Korea Losovsky Moscow Muso France Germany

Taxes Paid Twice Says Woman Seeks Refund

Miss Elsie Rehwinkel, of 647 Myrtle Ave, petitions the city tax authorities for a refund of 129 in taxes she claims were paid twice. Lacking receipts, she was referred to the common council and then to the Tax Board president, with further notes to the state tax commissioner and tax collector. The claims committee will again consider the case, though no proof of double payment is shown. Other petitioners seeking abatements, including John and Maria Scinto on Hamilton Street, are noted amid a column of miscellaneous notices and ads.

Board of Apportionment Ell Jouramitten Elsie Rehwinkel Myrtle Avenue Gas Pone Mies Rehwinkel Clams Committee Common Council Tim Wnable Hey Tex Edward L. Kelly Howare Challenger Howard Smith Rehwinkel William J. Blodgett Blodgett Jn Bridgeport William EF. Burnham Tax Board Mr. Burnham Burnham Committee John Maria Lucia Scinto Hamilton Street Broad Street

Mrs Roosevelt Addresses Women at Connecticut Democratic Meet

Waterbury May 26 A P report on Mrs Franklin D Roosevelt from New York says women are moving toward equal status in politics and will be welcomed as equals in the party She spoke at the Hotel Elton after election of officers for the Connecticut Federation of Democratic Women's clubs Also present were Mrs Fannie Dixon Welch and Mayor Francis Guilfoyle in welcoming remarks about women’s political involvement and party leadership.

Waterbury Associated’ Press Ibe Yard Roosevelt New York Franklin D. City Elton Phonquck Connecticut Federation of Democratic Women’s Clubs Josepha P. Whitney New 7 Republican Party Fannie Dixon Welch Columbia Democratic State Central Committee Connecticut Federation of Democratic Women's Clubs Henry Hayden Gece Emily Whitney New Haven Frederick McCarthy Ansonia Claire Rieback Stamding Ford David Methy

Submarines to Visit Bridgeport for Veterans Outing

A communication from Congressman Merritt confirms submarines 8-4 and 8-5, part of Submarine Division 12 on the U S S Bushnell at Newport, will proceed to Bridgeport for the Department of Connecticut encampment of United Spanish War Veterans June 15 and 16. They will berth together at the city dock foot of Wall street. school children and veteran mechanics who helped build subs at Lake Torpedo plant will welcome them.

Thomas W. Rooney N. W. Bishop United Spanish War Veterans Schuyler Merritt E. W. Strother Submarine Division 12 U. 8. S. Bushnell Newport R. I Bridgeport Department of Connecticut United Spanish War Vetere William A. Lamond City Dock Wall Street Bishop Camp Carroll FR. Read Lake Torpedo Plant

American Dollars Aid Italy to Peace via Loans

Rome dispatch reports Alfredo Ree, Mussolini's justice minister, praising American loans as peace aid. He says long-term U.S. financing helps Italy expand within its boundaries, modernize industry, and relieve population pressure. Belluzzo also cites U.S. lessons for lowering costs to beat foreign rivals in world markets. May 26 Rome.

Italy Alfredo Ree Mussolini Rocco Europe Duce Americal Jessona United States Belluzzo America Rome

U S Film Praised for Its He Men

Colonel Wedgwood, labor MP, lauds American films for showcasing he men and self-reliance. He says the Labour Party aims to cure English inferiority and sees American cinema as a strong tool in making men, with heroes who succeed in the final reel.

Wedgwood Labor Party England Colonel Wedgwood Londo Josiah G

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