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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1924

Page

6

Two City Men Envo ys to US B and L Session

The article records delegates and officers for a state league meeting with two city men sent as envoys to a United States bureau and a session in Burling, detailing committee members, assets, and leadership roles including a president and treasurer. Names include Williet Skinner, Stenden, Wathaneff, and PoE Was, with assets listed around 4315000 and new members 24000.

Tublding gAnage Burlin Osshar Norich Menier Stete League Issets Cleveland Stenden Wathaneff Waller

Fire kills four Black people in multi dwelling blaze

In dawn fires across hailent, four Black residents perished while police and firemen evacuated many others. A mother and her infant reportedly fled or fell from a second story window. a phIromac device aided efforts to contain the blazes, which began within blocks of each other.

Cambridge Bank Messenger Robbed of $45,000 in Auto

A Guaranty Trust bank messenger was held up in Cambridge, Massachusetts, as four men forced his car to halt near a closed vinomohd. Two men jumped out, one pointed a pistol, and then the other opened the door to seize the money. The quartet fled in the limousine toward Cambridge.

Cambridge Bank Humes Cambridge

Edward A Welch Dies in New Haven Customs Official

Edward A Welch longtime New Haven customs collector and custodian of federal funding died in hospital after a heart trouble. He served 27 years with the customs house and was widely known in business and civic circles. The funeral is planned for Friday at St Peters church with tributes from local citizens and officials including the collector of the port and former colleagues. He leaves a wife a son and several sisters.

NLW Ld Aid Welch Customs House Ug Tien St Peters Church Mr Welch Tessell James TheGovern

Motive Sought in Amherst Teacher Slaying

Roland McDonald confessed to killing Miss Louise B Gerrish, Amherst schoolteacher, stating he buried in pasture then shot her as she walked toward the village. Police heard he planned the act Wednesday, with witnesses noting his motive remains sought as he was held at Hancock County Jail for murder.

Louise Joan of Amherst Roland McDonald Mwancockh Paulist Waccott Ake

Two Murder Cases in Waterbury Docket

Waterbury Superior court lists two murder cases including Paip Roush charged with the homicide of Albert Hoag. Roush, an inmate, disappeared during staging and was later captured. A second case involves Fenty Aflen accused of shooting to death Mrs Vai Pletcher in Waterbury.

Waterbury Docket Waterbury Superior Court Paip Roush Vai

Colidge To Present Roosevelt Medals

Washington May Peas: to present Roosevelt Medals awarded annually by the Roosevelt Meragias association. The ceremony will be held next Monday in the Last Room of the White House. The three medals have been awarded for service in public office, for development of law, and for advancement of American character.

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Yale Galleries Showcase Attendance Across Winter Exhibits

The Yale School of Fine Arts gallery season drew 2905 visitors across 24 Sundays, with the New Haven Paint and Clay Club exhibit attracting the most. Highlights include the Jaives collection and Peabody museum displays, while the galleries will close Sundays until November and reopen with limited hours in June and summer sessions.

Han Yale School Byrne Arts New Haven Jaives Uwalin Babylonia Cardesa Peabody Museum Peabod Acoo

Legion Post Opens June Membership Drive With War Exhibit

Warry W Congdon post No 11 American Legion meets Monday night and votes to launch its annual membership campaign in June. Members pledge support for the bonus bill and approve letters of thanks to Senators Brandegee and McLean. A Tennessee war exhibit featuring trench models and a No Man's Land model will be shown in connection with the drive.

Auost Maicy Brandegee WcLean Warry W Congdon No 11 Ameican Legion Post State of Tennessee France No Man's Land

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