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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1927
Page
8
Washington November 8 Admiral Henry A Wiley today assumed duties as commander in chief of the United States fleet and hoisted his flag on the battleship Texas He becomes the highest ranking American naval officer Admiral Charles F Hughes retires to become chief of naval operations.
A Young People's Sunday forum is formed at the Phyllis Wheatley branch with officers led by President Alfred Beery and Miss Mary Lancaster as secretary. Classes include rhythmic gymnastics, basketball, and choir with an open house World Fellowship tea planned for Thursday November 17.
In Peapack New Jersey a dormitory housing orphans run by the Nazarene Sisters was destroyed by fire. Sister Mary Gabriel led rescue efforts saving nine of eleven boys. three children aged three to ten died. Sister Mary Mark helped escort others before collapsing. Fire blamed on a defective furnace.
The Saratoga aircraft carrier will be placed in commission at Camden New Jersey on November 16 and moved to the Philadelphia Navy Yard on November 22. The Lexington sister ship’s commissioning date is expected soon as Rear Admirals Beuret and Halligan inspect the Saratoga and plan Lexington visits.
A C Higgins of Worcester, treasurer of the Norton company, is named to the Boston and Maine board of directors. He succeeds vice president William J Babbs.
Detailed account traces the fate of Lieutenant Thomas and Sergeant Dowdell after their crash on Mount Chapate. Pursued by Sandino forces, they escaped with their machine gun, were betrayed by a prisoner, and made for Jicaro before ambushes and a fierce firefight left them dead or missing. Naval officials had hoped for a rescue as details of their service backgrounds are outlined.
The obituary reports the funeral of infant Jean Gartland of 591 Wilmot Avenue from S Gannon Funeral Home with burial in Mountain Grove cemetery. It also notes the death of Willem H Christian son at 152 Bronx Avenue, details survivors including wife Mary and daughters Rose, plus siblings. Burial arrangements and church services are described for multiple individuals including James W. Keegan with services at St Augustine’s and St Michael’s cemetery, and a Mason–Foresters procession.
Obituary items list Eddy of Washington Park M E Church with two sons Harold W and Howard. Burial at Wilberty Glets Folls with Gustave Meunier and others. services at St Michael's cemetery. Annie Bradley, wife of Wil Mam E Bradley, dies at 62. private funeral from 21 King's Mogrhry Fairfield officiated by Rev H W E Kelly. Burkiki Wilde in Mountain Grave cemetery. Mrs Bradley survived by five daughters, one son, and three grandchildren. Eugene J Keegan’s funeral at Mullins Scott and Redanie parlor, then St Augustine’s church. burial in St Michael's cemetery. Jane Elizabeth Keeler funeral in Read Memorial chapel. burial in Mountain Grove cemetery. age 92. born Wilton. survived by three sisters.
Roumania takes active steps to go dry as the National Anti Alcohol conference convenes. Prohibition advocates from Roumanian groups and minority representatives march in national dress bearing placards. Government officials pledge support and close saloons on market days.
Parliament in Hungary passes a law restricting alcohol service to anyone under eighteen. A second measure is drafted to suspend spirits sales from Saturday to Monday. The report notes enforcement actions and mentions efforts to curb youth access to alcoholic beverages.
The hearing on federal inheritance tax repeal grew tense as Blodgett of Connecticut and Satterwhite of Texas faced sharp questions about who paid their travel and meal costs. Witnesses noted expenses funded by various state groups and committees, with debate over the levy and its funding.
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