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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Nov 02, 1927

Page

4

Contested Bishop Cash Funds Case Moves to Rome

Elphege J. Daignault of Woonseket leads a Franco American group in a suit against parish fund handling. He plans to travel to Rome on November 16 to present the case to church authorities, while appealing the dismissal of amended complaints to the State Supreme Court. Justice Tanner’s ruling cites a prior rescript on parish funds for churchwide educational and charitable use. Daignault denies intent of excommunication before leaving for Rome.

Providence R. I Associated Press Elphege J. Dagncult Woonseoket Willard B. Tanner Suerler Court Rome Daignault State Supreme Court Tanner Supreme Court Justice Tanner Rene

Fight Film Probe Begins in Maine

In Bangor Maine Abraham Goodside a Portland theatre operator and Frank Derice a boxing promoter appeared before a federal grand jury and were questioned by District Attorney Frederick R Dyer about transporting Dempey Tunney fight films into Maine. Indictment was not sought due to lack of jurisdiction in Portland but testimony aided a national movement to locate those responsible for interstate shipment of the films.

Bangor Navy Associated Press Abraham Goodside Portland Frank Derice Federal Grand Jury Frederick R. Dyer Maine Atttorney

Peterson's Ointment Heals Itching Skin and Sores

The advertisement proclaims Peterson's Ointment as mighty for itching skin, ulcers, and chafing with promises of reliable relief. It urges readers to use it for itching skin and notes availability at all druggists and a price of 38 cents.

Bridgeport Boys Club Builds Citizenship Through Play

The Bridgeport Boys Club at 231 Middle Street hosts 1,439 members, offering recreational, vocational, and mentoring programs after school. Director and Miss Lena Tunney emphasize happiness and guidance to channel youthful energy into constructive citizenship, urging expansion of clubs citywide.

Bridgeport Boys’ Club Middle Street Bridgeport Lfe Lena Tunney Nes Miss Turney Ina Somme Iss Tunney Tuner Turney Nizo Turey Sena Bobiy Boy Miss Muncy Miso Turney Bridgeport Boys' Club Bridgeport Rough Club

Accused Pool Operator Freed as Case Ends

Federal prosecutor dropped the Albany pool case against William F French amid lack of grounds for prosecution. French, indicted October 12 for transporting lottery tickets, was discharged by Judge Hatland B Howe. Authorities said the pool sold up to 100000 tickets weekly at one dollar, disbursing about 820000 weekly in prizes in Vermont. Tickets were blank forms until filled by the consignee. Thirty witnesses testified to the grand jury.

Rutland Assocated Press Albany Harrie B Smer Nolle William F French Rutl French Hatland B Howe Federal District Court Amey Vermont Consignee

Will of Emma Borden's sister declared uncontested

New Bedford Mass Nov 1 The will of Miss Emma Borden has been accepted with no contest after contestants withdrew their appearance L Elmer Wood attorney for the will said four cousins Fran Rowe John W Shaw Mary B Fairchild and Henry Shaw of Abington and Girard begin proceedings to locate the estate valued at more than 500000 Miss Emma Borden sister of Abby and Andrew Borden who were at the center of the famous 1892 murder case decades ago

Winnipeg Associated Press Fate Nelson Nelson Emily Patterson Lola Cowan Nel Foa California Caliifornia Fabian Palo Alto Cal Killarney United States Canada New Bedford Mass Emma Bordenfall L. Elmer Wood Cole Fran Rowe John W. Shaw Mary B Fairchield Abington Henry Shaw Girard Emins Borden Fugvie Andrey Borden

Legion Commander to Visit in New Haven

Edward EB Spufield of New York commander for the American Legion will arrive in New Haven tomorrow to attend the joint installation ceremonies of the Connecticut division of the Legion and the Legion auxiliary.

Legion New Haven New Haven No. 1 Associated Press Edward EB. Spufield New York American Legion Connecticut The Legion Auxiliary

Trainmen Seek $1 Day Pay Rise Across Railways

The Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen and the Order of Railway Conductors filed a joint wage increase request with western lines of the Mississippi, proposing a dollar more per day about 19 percent. William G. Ler, president, says the move renews last year’s proposal, aiming to restart wage negotiations before the March 1 expiry.

Cleveland Associated Press Eskerl Brotherhood of Tramenei Mississippi River William G. Ler Trainmen’s Brotherhood Todas Lee

Missing Hartford sanatorium patient found working at seminary

Mrs Barbara Campbell Trimble 26 wife of a Norwich area mill treasurer was located in Hartford Theological Seminary as a maid yesterday after vanishing from a Stockbridge Massachusetts sanatorium last Thursday. Detectives traced her through a letter to a truck driver loan and a Garden Street rooming house. The pursuit linked a fund loan to her return address and confirmed her identity via Trinity College President Ogilby.

Hartford Barbara Campbell Trimbie Jewett City Connecticut Frank Santoro Detective Bureau East Canaon Santoro Fetter Trimble Gaiin Garden Street Ogliby Mrs. Davus Hartford Theological Seminary Gavin Ogilby Great Barrington Mass Cannan Winsted

Russian Lumber Arrives in the United States

Providence reports the arrival of 3 300 000 feet of Russian redwood and whitewood on the Norwegian freighter Wilfred. A C Button of Dutton Lumber confirms his firm will unload and store for the Soviet agency in New York. M Dutton Reid Rasne notes Russia's vast timber resources and predicts U S supply decline, urging reliance on American lumber from Idaho and Montana by rail as a cheaper alternative.

Providence Associated Press Wilfred A. C. Button Dutton Lumber Company Goverment New York Aimporg Trading Company Oue Itm Dutton Reid Rasne Idaho Rali

Mine Strike Ends Picketing in Colorado

Colorado coal strike sponsors suspend picketing after a state interference threat. Operators and strike leaders express confidence as they enter a waiting period. IWW head Roger Francezan says no more picketing but remains determined to continue the effort.

Denver Colo Associated Press Colorado WH Adams Roger Francezan IWW United States

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