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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1926
Page
3
Washington reports that Thanksgiving prices may ease as abundant crops reduce costs. Turkey prices fall modestly while cranberries, celery, lettuce and potatoes show lower figures. Oranges remain plentiful after a hurricane damaged supply, and apples, grapes, and pecans expect holiday demand to stay steady.
In Moscow, a wave of crude imitations of American films draws crowds as locals, unable to tell real from fake, cheer "Kick" and chase a Harold Teoxxa lookalike near the Kremlin gates. Producers admit they cannot pay U.S. prices and imitate the prestige of American cinema to satisfy demand.
Detroit Michigan Governor announced that charges of matters and misconduct in office against Thomas H Johnson state superintendent of public instruction have been substantiated at a hearing and he has been removed from office.
Bridgeport parks compared with leading U S examples after Henry J Oike returned from the American Darks Society convention in Cloveton Texas. Officials noted Bridgeport spends less on parks yet offers attractive scenery, lawns and trees with notable flower displays while gathering data for future development.
Nov 7 192? report from West Washington details a new remount venture beginning at Bron Loyal Valley. It describes sending blooded thoroughbreds from Blackfeet Indian lands to a remount center, aiming to rebuild U S horse stocks for frontier troops and future riding needs.
In Whilamant, Ballinfort, authorities report alcohol as the cause after a man collapsed at a saloon. The incident unfolds amid unclear details and ongoing inquiries into the events leading to death.
A readable fragment notes a man injured in an explosion sues a film company. The text includes stray words and garbled names, with mentions of York and a November date, but precise details are unclear in readable portions. The item appears as a brief legal notice or column snippet.
A group of Unitarian leaders from Kentucky Tennessee Alabama and Georgia founded the Mid-Southern Federation of Religious Liberals in Nashville Tennessee. They advocate religious liberty tolerance and the acceptance of science alongside faith opposing antievolution legislation and stressing inner reality over outward forms. Rev George F Hatherson of Boston helped organize the effort.
New York critics defend rodeo at Madison Square Garden while church leaders and animal welfare spokesmen condemn it as cruel entertainment. Opponents protest tormented animals, while sponsors insist the show is clean fun and well kept.
A young girl was assaulted by an unknown masked man near Rogers Park in Chicago. Residents reported hearing a commotion as the crime occurred. authorities described the injuries as minor but concerning and urged witnesses to come forward.
A male defendant received two life terms for connected slayings. The crime occurred at a local store where Williams was employed as a clerk. The judge issued the sentences in April, with the defendant stating he would appeal.
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