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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1927

Page

5

Priest Denies Involvement in Cardinal Controversy

Woonsocket Rhode Island November 16 A Woonsocket priest Rev J D Binette issued a formal statement denying he claimed Cardinal O Connell approved of the Franco American movement opposing Bishop Hickey. He reiterated he never stated publicly that the Cardinal endorsed the Rhode Island church dispute and released his prepared address from Sundays farewell for Elphege Daignault who aims to seek a papal audience in Rome to press Franco American claims amid discrimination allegations in New England dioceses.

Woonsocket R I Piass J D Binette Church of the Assumption Bellingham Tadly Cardinal O'Connell Boston Elpheger Drignault Woonsocket Rhode Island William A Hickey Diocese of Providence Fath. Binette Wahich Daignault Rome Fir Dagnault Pius XI New England Episcopal

Chambers of Commerce to Gather Flood Data in Connecticut

Hartford November 15 The Associated Press reports that chambers of commerce in flood areas of Connecticut have been asked by the Weather Bureau through the state Chamber of Commerce to compile data on the floods. The Weather Bureau plans to prepare a report for the Department of Agriculture based on this data.

Bartford Associated Press Chambers of Commerce Connecticut CUS Weather Bureau Chimbe of Commerce Department of Agriculture

Recreation Board Meeting at St Stephens Rectory

Superintendent Robert A Leckie announced that Rev Stephen Chernitzky will host a fundraiser for board members at St Stephens rectory after the regular meeting at 5 30. The meeting will cover the coming year’s budget and board business.

Robert A Leckie Board of Recreation of St Stephens Stephen Chernitzky Father Chernitzky

Miss Gertrude Tucker Appointed City Investigator

The Department of Public Welfare added another investigator, raising the total to two. Miss Gertrude Tucker, a trained nurse of 33 Plymouth Street, joins the department as city investigator as Superintendent Angus P Thorne notes coverage remains inadequate.

Gertrude Tucker Department of Public Weilfare Plmouth Street Angus P Thorne

Second District to Celebrate Tomorrow Dinner Event

Second district Republicans will celebrate the mayoral election victory with a turkey dinner tomorrow night at Toolock 55 Gregory Street. About 130 men and women are expected to attend, with the dinner cooked by members of the women’s club. The event features socializing and a reception, while hints of local hospitality are noted.

Vletory Semonow Toolock Gregory Street Womens Club

Man Held to Blame in Fatal Shooting

In Willimantic on November 16 the Windham county coroner completed the inquiry into the death of Mrs Antle Berkowitz. Prosecuting Attorney Harry Gauche stated Savva Mathvink will be held criminally responsible for the fatal shooting at the Berkowitz home on November 4 following a quarrel over a real estate deal. Mathvink was arrested and admitted the shooting. his wife was detained briefly as an accessory before release.

Willimantic Associated Press Windham County Antle Berkowitz Harry Gauche Bil Savva Maturink Berkowitz Mathvink

President's Son Chooses Blond Dancing Partner

South Hadley Mass Associated Press reports John Coolidge, son of the President, has selected Miss Sarah Kuusig of Mount Vernon as a dancing partner at Mount Holyoke College dances. Kuusig, a Mount Holyoke sophomore, is described with light hair and blue eyes, and her reaction to publicity is noted.

South Hadley Mass Associated, Press Kunsig Joni Amherst Mish Bunsig Mountain Stew House Bridgman South Hadley

Lavery Appointed Trustee of Firm in Key Credit Meeting

Attorney William Levery of this city was appointed trustee of Metal Specialties company at 715 Central Avenue after a first meeting of creditors. Charles E Schutte, president, and Frank Butler were approved by Referee John Keogh. Cummings held the patent and sold stock. assets estimate 31,58,24 with liabilities of 15,402.25. About 60 workers, owed 2093, invested via Cummings. wages claimed by fifty six workers. Sheriff Thomas Clancy, a Democrat, was sworn in yesterday by the assistant city clerk.

William Levery Yesterdy Metal Specialties Central Avenue Charles E Schutte Frank Butle John Keogh Schutte Rtdney Concern Incorporated Cummings Fisc Juant Compan

Mysterious Patent Remedy Claims Calfornia Syrup

An odd vintage ad hawks a fruit flavored remedy for constipation and stomach troubles. It touts a syrup claimed to ease bowel issues in adults and children, warns against counterfeits, and asserts genuine product origin in California with emphasized safety and effectiveness.

Chest Canvassers Open Chest Drive With $64674 Day Total

The Community Chest drive for 1927 28 opened unimpressively with 64674 subscribed on opening day leaving 300000 to be raised in six days. Divisions reported totals from special canvases and individual subscribers, with multiple regiments and teams listed, including Northwestern and Yale affiliations in the subscriber pool. Rotary and Lions clubs held meetings and will join the Chest drive with David McKenzie presiding.

Farst D Hayes RM Eames W R Hutchinson Chaffee Rotur Suatfield Edward B Caldwell Rotary Club Walter North Northwestern University Army Jon Tield Yale Navy Armis Tna Field Teport Lage Thelaize Bums Lions Quota David McKenzie

Highway Department Eyes Record Year Despite Flood Delays

Hartford Nov a dispatch states the state highway department expects to set a record for miles of old construction in a year despite flood damage and fewer delays. Highway Commissioner John A Macdonald notes many jobs are underway before winter and most bridge work on the PompeiEng river project near Woodbury will finish as planned. The weather remains favorable and rain has limited frost impact allowing about 220 miles of roads to be completed in 1926.

Hartford Associated Pess State Highway Department John A Macdonald Pompeieng Woodbury

Galeautioi and Kionshage Lead LaFollette Delegates Fight

In Milwaukee, Senators Blaine and Robut M LaFollette ally Galeautioi and Theodore Kionshage, former Wisconsin regents president, to carry the LaFollette cause in the state fight for delegates to the Republican national convention. They were endorsed today by the Progressive Republicans conference with no opposition.

Milwaukee Wis Associated Pres John Blaine Robut Zon Galeautioi Theodore Kionshage University of Wicomsin Road of Regents Broup

Ministers Move to Boycott Wet Dealers In Chicago

Chicago ministers kill plan to boycott newspapers that fail to advertise in wet networks. The resolution urged sending the measure to other denominations and be commended by pastors to reconsideration of various men and women organizations in the church war. public committees find it unethical and unwise.

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