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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1927

Page

9

Community Chest Efficiency Sparks Federation Debate

Boston chamber luncheon hears Robert W Kelso argue federations cut charity costs while expanding public accountability. He compares modern welfare to industrial disruption and urges broader community cooperation to fund and shape a rational, humane program serving the common good.

Chidugh Robert W Kelso Boston Council of Spring Chamber of Commerce Stratfield Federation System Than Under Indiiidual Agencies Mt Kelso Boston Wsejesa Kelsos Mi Kelso England Tancaster Kelso America Voluntary Federation of Community Welfare Service Wade Kxample Brotherhood Wach Uves

Answers to Queries on Chest Broadcast Rescheduled

Clarence King, secretary of the Community Chest, will broadcast the chest message on Wednesday night from the local broadcasting station. Agencies submitting questions to the headquarters before Sunday will be reviewed on Sunday morning between 9:20 and 10:30.

Clarence King Secretar Community Chest Simday Uvdia

Murder Trial Delays in Berkowitz Killing Case

In Willimantic a coroner’s inquest into the killing of Mrs Annie Berkowitz ended without a verdict as District Attorney A C Bill reserved judgment. Mathvink and his wife are detained in mill at Brooklyn following testimony that he shot the homeowner after a dispute over a mortgage. The husband allegedly admitted the fatal shot and a pistol attempt followed.

Willimantic Associated Press Annie Berkowitz Deisner Danielson Booklyn Sald

Abyssinia Ouster Over Blue Nile Dam Teapot Tempest

Dr Wareneh Maiti Abyssinian representative in Liverpool says talks with American firm about a Blue Nile dam are not a signed contract. He states British approval is decisive and that no agreement exists with J G White Corp. The matter is commercial, not political, and a start could come within months if Britain approves.

Liverpool Eng Associated Press Amercan Blue Nile Britis Wareneh Maiti Martin Dr Mutin J G White Beiriste Abyssinia Soudan America White Engineering Corporation Washington State Department Pesmaent Coolidge

Sale Commission Demanded in Derby Gas Stock Suit

Edwin Hodgkan of Greenwich sues Citizens Public Utilities Inc of Stamford claiming an April stock purchase tied to Derby Gas and Electric, with Loomis Allen as president. Hodgkan seeks damages citing 89071 shares bought August 5 1920 and a 2 percent fee, while Derby alleges no direct engagement of Hodgkan or his services.

John Richards Booth i Superio Cous Edwin Simin Hodgkan Greenwich Citizens Public Utilities Inc Stamford Hodoran Loomis Allen Deby Gas Electae Derby Hig Allesed Sun Beately Suunto Hodgman

Funeral for M4elen Smith Held Today

The funeral for M4elen Smith is planned for today with services at St Lions and St Thomas church, followed by burial. Survived by family including Ruth and others, details indicate prayers at home and processions to church with arrangements around 9 o’clock.

M4elen Smith Helen B Smith Minot Qudfield Ead Paufeld St Lions Ceme Fry Smith Ruth Lea Pitz Scott Clann Ana Ao Glagner Pe

States Name Governors in Key Off-Year Elections

Off-year elections center on state and local issues with Kentucky and Mississippi choosing governors. Voters in New York and New Mexico face constitutional amendments, while Ohio and New Jersey ballots feature legislative changes amid broader county and city contests including Philadelphia Detroit San Francisco and Louisville mayoral races.

United States House of Representatives Kentucky Mississippi New York New Mexico Ohio New Jersey Virginia Innes Philadelphia Detroit San Francisco Louisville Magee Stephens Hazlett Pennsylvania Congress James M Beck Vale Bilbo Theodore G Bilbo J C W Beckham Plem D Sampson Court of Appeals Beckham Guv Smith Supreme Court Justices of the Peace Anti-Saloon League

Two Killed Two Hurt In Philadelphia Auto Crash

A bridge party drive near Media Pennsylvania ended in a fatal crash killing Francis Laws Jr and James J McDonough and injuring Mary Kelly and Edward Maguire. The injured include a skull fracture and a broken leg. Maguire is nephew of Democratic mayoral candidate Thomas A Togue.

Philade Associated Press Media Francis 8 Laws, Jr Philadelphia James J McDonough Mary Kelly Edward Maguire Thomas A Togue Miss Kelly Maguire

An Inexpensive Luxury Coffee Yuban Featured

A promotional note praises Yuban coffee as an affordable daily luxury. It contrasts high-cost luxuries with Yuban’s inexpensive price and renowned aroma, noting John Arbuckle’s past use and widespread appeal among households seeking a premium blend.

John Arbuckle

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