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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Nov 21, 1927

Page

3

Hoover Ann Smith Nominees In 1928 Survey Indicate

Washington November 20 Secretary of Commerce Hoover is the Republican choice for president while Evernor Al Smith of New York is the unanimous Democratic choice in a nationwide National Magazine poll. Editors and political leaders were surveyed on candidate strength under the assumption Coolidge abstains. Results show Smith as dominant for Democrats and Hoover as leading Republican in many states with Lowden a distant second in the GOP poll.

Washington Hoover Evernor al Smith New York National Republic Magazine Coolidge Bailiwicks Smith Reed Missouri Secretary of Agriculture Meredith Town Wiliam G. McAdoo McAdoo Lowdon Hughes Dawes Curtis Borah Longworth Watson Willis Goff Lowden California Colorado Kentucky Lousiana Maine Massachusetts Nebraska New Hampshire Nevada New Jersey Ohio Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island Tennessee Utah Vermont Virginia West Virginia Alaska Californ Connecticut Delaware Florida Illinois Kansas Michigan New Hampstore New Mexico Wisconsin Alabama Lawh Dakota Londen Iilnoia Iowa Minnesota North Dakota South Dakota Northwest Norris

Wine Elixir Tonic PAWS Ppa PEE

A compact item notes a range of wine elixir tonic products with various brand-like names. The entry lists whimsical terms such as PAWS Ppa and GENTIN PRERIVE, suggesting a quirky catalog snippet or advertisement device rather than a clear product description.

Society Plans Fight for Referendum on Dry Law

The Association Against the Prohibition Amendment urged parties in the 1928 presidential race to adopt a National referendum plank on prohibition. It argued the move would let people decide the vital issue and challenge the belief in a huge dry majority.

Washington Associated Press Association Against

Hypocrisy in Sex Denounced by Brooklyn Expert

New York November 19 Dr Siegfried Block a Brooklyn alienist denounces American hypocrisy in sex matters and argues that solving the sex problem will curb crime He proposes segregated regulated areas under police and health supervision and says love can resemble dementia praecox in some cases provoking wide debate among grand jurors and clergy.

New York Siegfried Block Department of Nervous Diseases Brooklyn Block Biahi Ty Block Dr Block

Countess Iveagh Wins Southend Byelection Seat

Countess Iveagh, a Conservative, is elected to Parliament for Southend On Sea with 21 221 votes, defeating Liberal candidate Mes ton 11 012 Labor candidate 77 and Independent Ernest Hailwood 917. High profile figures including Prime Minister Baldwin Chancellor Churchill and novelist H G Wells campaigned, Wells backing the Liberal, Churchill disputing the assertion.

London Associated Press Countess Iveagh Southend-On-Sea Lord Iveagh House of Lords Dougall Meston Erksine Harper Labor Ernest Hailwood Stanley Baldwin Winston Churchill Hog Wells Southend Wells Lady Treagh Churchill Imégan

Stamford Man Arrested As Burglar

Stamford Nov 20 Charles Dubray twenty eight of 3 Westbury street was arrested today on a burglary charge at the home of his cousin Mrs Edwin Foster. Foster refused to press the charge and Dubray was held as a material witness in 6500 bond. He is alleged to have stolen clothing and this is his second arrest for burglarizing a relative's home.

Stamford Associated Pross Charles Dubray Westbury Street Edwin Foster

Three Held for Auto Theft Near Stamford

Three Boston youths, Frank Ruel eighteen of Shawmut avenue, Walter Givens seventeen of Shawmut avenue, and Charles W Emerson Jr eighteen of William Terrace, are held in Stamford awaiting police from Boston to charge them with stealing the automobile they were riding in.

Stamford Associated Press Boston Frank Ruel Shawmut Avenue Walter Givens Shawmut Avenue Charles W. Emerson, Jr William Terrace

Yale Receives Log Books of Old Warships and Naval Pamphlets

Yale University Library adds 48 British warship log books from 1807 to 1840 and rare pamphlets donated by Robert Wilden Neeser. Dr A W Rosenbach presents a scarce pamphlet dated 1727 about Yale College’s Sound passage, one of only three copies recorded. Lieut Colonel Ralph Isham gifts nearly 200 items, mainly 19th century Goldsmith editions.

New Haven Associated Press Yale Library Andrew Keogh Yale University Robert Wilden Neeser New London F. Green Ralph H. Isham New York Boswelliana Goldsmith

Rumor of Tobacco War Stir London

Washington dispatch reports rumors of American firms seeking control in Wix and Son, a major English tobacco concern, sparking stock weakness. Imperial Tobacco denies signals of a coming war, saying an American stake would not alter the competitive English market.

George H. Manning Washington London Department of Commerce James Somerville Tdan Tobacco Imperial Tobacco Company Wix and Son Wix England

Major Locke Loses New Trial Bid in Indian Murder Case

Major Victor M. Locke former superintendent of the Five Civilized Tribes lost a new trial motion on a murder charge for the slaying of Abner Battiest a Choctaw. The defense claimed juror qualification and faulty court instructions tainted the verdict and noted the shooting occurred while the victim was asensibly dazed after alleged abuse of Locke’s father and tribal wards. Locke was released on bond of 816,000.

Antlers Okla Associated Press Victor M. Locke Abner Battiest Baillest Major Locke Five Civilized Tribes of Indians

New York Police Lieutenant Fired for Drunkenness

The first New York police lieutenant in 20 years to be dismissed for drunkenness is Joseph T. Lovett, who joined the department in 1913. He was removed yesterday after a disciplinary investigation that included fines and a half to 30 days’ pay reductions for patrolmen and a policewoman due to department rule infractions.

New York Associated Piet Joseph T . Lovett

Balchen Submits to Minor Operation in Hackensack

Bernt Balchen the aviator who joined Richard Byrd on the trans Atlantic flight was brought to Hackensack hospital for treatment after an injury at the Fokker plant in Hasbrouck Heights. A minor operation was performed and doctors expect full recovery in four or five days. The seaplane flight to Key West for Cuban Government delivery was postponed pending his recovery.

Hackensack N J Associa Press

Store Events Planned for Monday Sale of Maids Uniforms and Automobiles

Store notices advertise Monday events featuring new maids uniforms from a leading manufacturer in gray straight lines with dainty organdy collars and hemstitched cuffs priced five dollars for various sizes. The sale also showcases automobiles and accessories from trucks to roadsters priced five to twenty five dollars and furniture items from desks to roll topped affairs ranging from three fifty to twenty nine fifty.

Special Men's Fur Lined Gloves For the Holiday Season

Suede and cape skin gloves with fur lining ideal for driving. Suede pair features a single snap fastener while cape skin uses one clasp or strap wrist fastener. Includes a washable pigskin option with one clasp and durable wear. Main Floor-Front display.

Bath Robe Flannel Gifts Appeal to Shoppers

A national campaign years ago urged useful gifts and Bathrobes remain welcome because friends spend hours making them. Howland's offers Bath robe Flannels in varied color blends 46 inches wide 95 yard and nursery pink and blue flannels 27 inches wide 69c yard with good quality fabric for sewing home gifts.

Howland’s

Food Choppers join Tom th Fioor

Food choppers join Tom th Fioor with prices listed at 5.25 and 5.75 dollars. The item highlights small kitchen tools attracting buyers at a local retailer.

Food Choppers Tom Th

Fountain Syringe Named Hot Water Bottle Gauge

The item described is a frosted red rubber fountain syringe stated to be guaranteed and sold for a dollar. It is marketed as a hot water bottle fountain syringe with a claim of reliability and a product name variation Main Figor Pyont.

Fashion Trend Promises Light Woolens and Easy Frock

A chic winter notice showcases shaded softly woven woolens. Butterick Pattern 1755 offers a one piece model in plain or novelty weave. 40-inch wool serge and 36-inch crepe wool sell at discounted prices per yard. 27-inch washable wool challis priced to clear.

Coatings 54 inch wool and free cutting service offered

A local ad lists 54 inch wool coatings in Bolivia black Sinbad Tobac Claret and Balsam with prices of 9 dollars per yard and 7.50 dollars per yard. It advertises Howland's Free Cutting Service on the third floor.

Bolivia

Thanksgiving Ready: Colored Electric Helpers Arrive

New Thermax and Universal small appliances debut with red green or blue handles to match the season. Thermax Percolators $8 to $11.25 and Toasters $6 $4.25 for trays. Waffle irons priced from $12 to $13.50 with colored trays and nickel trays on the fourth floor.

Thermax Universal

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Hoover Ann Smith al Smith Winki Etixir Ton Entin Net PAWS Gentin Prerive Dr. Black Husband YALE R. W. Neeser N.Y Bernt Balchen Howwlands Bridgeport Toyland Santa Alain Floor Bigelow Hartford Axminster Rugs Axminster Pyont Howland's Free Cutting Service
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