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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Nov 09, 1927

Page

7

Vermont Adopts Emergency Plan Amid Flood Crisis

Emergency measures directed by Red Cross officials take effect as William M. Harris arrives to head Montpelier operations. Mail delivery resumes by air with National Guard planes, two daily round trips planned. Food stocks and coal rationing to support relief work, businesses cleared from ruins, unemployment may be used to aid cleanup.

New York State National Guard Smith Manchester N. H Burlington Montpelier

The King's Henchman Opens at Park Theatre

Bridgeport audience witnessed The Kings Henchman an all American lyric drama in three acts and three scenes. Jacques Simassoud conducted the 60 piece orchestra and Deems Taylor received praise for orchestration. Eadgar of Wessex Henri Scott led a strong cast with Rafaelo Diaz as Athelwold and Frances Peruita as Alfreida in a tale of love betrayal and tragic fate set in England.

Telegram Spate Edna St. Vincent Millav Deems Taylor the Park Theatre Jacques Simassoud Eadgar of Wessex England Henri Scott Athelwold Earl East Angella Eadgar Raffaelo Diez I Ordgar Thane Devon Lewis Metbiger Maccus Devonshire Bridgeport Park Theatre Metropolten Jacques Samassoud Metropolitan Samassoud Taylor Alfreida Ordgarthane Atthelwald Athelwald Rafaelo Diaz

That Brought Peace of Mind in Health Claims

An old ad copy promotes a health tonic claiming to regulate bowels and improve general wellness. It touts mineral oils for coating and cleansing, scented with warnings about deodorants and a weekly schedule. It markets Aeeacu candy as child friendly and available at drugstores for 25 cents.

Arm torn off in hoist accident on Mohawk boat

Ralph Buettner of Erie Pennsylvania was severely injured when his right arm was torn from his shoulder while handling a rope around a barrel during a hoist on the Gulf Refining boat Mohawk at Devon. He was hauled from the Housatonic river to Milford hospital in critical condition with heavy blood loss.

Milford Ralph Buettner State Street Erie Milford Hospital Gulf Refining Company Devon Buettner Housatonic F. H. Hazzard John Burne

Three Men Hurt as Trolley Hits Truck Near Norwalk

A trolley from Norwalk collided with a Bridgeport bound truck, injuring three workers and bruising others. Motorman Sutton and driver John Cavalieri were involved. injured were taken to St Vincent's hospital. Contractor Lanese aided victims and drove them to the city.

Norwalk Lanese Bridgeport John Cavalieri Linen Avenue Sutton Wwe St. Vincent’s Hospital

Local Man Hears Parents Are Safe In Flood

A. Constanine of 1982 Stratford Avenue received a telegram Monday night from his parents in St. Albans Vermont saying they were all right. He feared their farm on the Connecticut River was flooded as it had been before. Others with relatives in flood areas include Allen C. G. Russell of California Street and Mrs F. W. Strange with kin in Rutland and Richmond.

O. K A. Constantine Stratford Avenue St. Albans Vermont Constantine Connecticut River Allen CG. Russell California Street Stratford Swanton F. W. Strange Rutland Richmond Edgar White Burrill Stratfield Hotel Burrill John Galsworthy New York Broadway Chicago John Zelda Marsh

Bank Sold Cheese Without Right in Superior Court

Gerber and Company of New York files a $2500 action against The First National Bank of this city alleging ownership of two dozen boxes of cheese sent to National Grain Company before its bankruptcy. They claim the cheese was pledged improperly, stored in a New York warehouse, and $1517.01 was credited to National Grain’s account. the bank allegedly sold the cheese and refused to remit proceeds to Gerber.

Gerber and Company New Yor Ramed National Bank Gerber Company Nations Grain Company Wie New York Ely Gereber Company

Acme Shear Company seeks capital increase approval

The Acme Shear Company filed with the secretary of state yesterday to raise capital by 26 000 in stock, voting at a recent stockholders meeting. Current capital stands at 81 700 000.

Acme Shear Company Secretary of the State

Burrill Blames Floods on Loss of Forest Lands

Edgar White Burrill lectured at the Stratfield hotel on floods caused by deforestation. He argued forests soaked up rain, preventing floods, and warned that cutting them leads to destruction while urging harmony with the universe and references to Rostand, Carlyle, and Angela Morgan.

Burrill Professor Burrill Maine Europe St. Francis of Assisi Mr. Burrill Minerva Edmund Rostand Carlyle Connecticut Angela Morgan Eugene O'Neill Lazarus Barbara Young Hagles

Funeral Arrangements for Col Valery Havard

Arrangements for the funeral of Colonel Valery Havard are incomplete and will likely be announced tomorrow or Friday. The 8 8 Colombo, carrying Colonel Havard, will dock at Havre tomorrow. Relatives accompanying him are expected to cable funeral details.

Valery Havard Colombo Havard Havre Colonel Havard

Taylor Refuses To Reveal Opera Source

New York author Deens Taylor declines to name the novel that inspired his new opera librettos. He says he wants to avoid public speculation about the opera’s nature and only notes that the work will echo shared American emotions and behavior.

Taylor New York Deens Taylor

Magnesia ad for relief of stomach gas

An old fashioned Magnesia laxative advertisement claims instant relief from stomach gas and distress after meals. It promotes Hisunited Magnesia as a harmless remedy that neutralizes acids and aids digestion, urging readers to ask their druggist for Vnsulated Magnesia.

Mapresia

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