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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Nov 22, 1923

Page

3

Heir to Oil Lands Found in Filipino Village

A 15 year old, Gregorio Velasquez Carmichael, alleged son of US soldier Dura Carmichael, is believed to be joint heir to a seven million dollar Oklahoma oil estate. Rescued from isolation in an island village in the Philippines, the case follows a long search led by attorney J E Gurran. Dorothy Carmichael, a Carmichael daughter, studied at the Oklahoma Business Academy in Tonkawa after being found years earlier by an aunt in Oklahoma.

Rewshuere Gregorio Velasquez Carmichael Oklahoma Phillippines J. E. Gurran Durat Carmichael United States Carmichanl Dorothy Oklahoma Buslings Academy Tonka Braucht Okkihoma

Nuns Take Oath and Become U S Citizens

Twenty nuns from West Haven, Hartford, and St Francis hospital wards were naturalized as American citizens by Judge Hawin and Thomas in a body in Hartford. Most were British subjects from Ireland or Canada, with a few French Canadians. Draft exemptions eliminated thirteen applicants from citizenship.

Tartford Sombra United States District Court Hawin & Thomas Sisters of Charity Sisters of Mercy West New Haven Hartford St. Francis’ Hospital Ireland Canada Richard J. Carroll Titteen Anphanis United States

Miss Davies Denies Rumor Of Her Death

New York city authorities received a rumor that Evie Davies daughter of City Magistrate Douras and sister of Marion Dayle had shot herself in her West 6th Street apartment. Detectives were dispatched to her home where she denied the report and stated she was alive.

New York Evie Davies

Endowment Gift Ties Friendly Dispute to Franklin Relics

Evanston banker Mason plans a 100000 gift to Northwestern University to endow a history chair. Dean James Alton James announces the gift as part of a history department chair setup. The dispute, dating back 20 years, centered on whether Benjamin Franklin was a great scientist, with Mason defending the claim and assembling a large private collection of Franklin relics.

Enicago Wimm Mason Evanston North Western University James Alton James Mrr Mason Agi x Benjamin Franklin Mason Studi Franklin

Whale on Bow Delays Navy Transport Off California

The Argonne, bound from New York to California, found a whale on its bow forcing a slowdown. To shed the creature the ship backing was required, and Lieut Commander J W Johnson said the whale had likely been harpooned and its back broken during the encounter.

San Francisco Navy Argonne Lower California J. W. Johnson Port Mason New York

Brooks Named Active State Chairman of Harding Memorial

Waterbury November 2 A Templeton announced this morning the appointment of Senator John N. Brooks as active state chairman of the Harding Memorial association in Connecticut. The governor is honorary chairman of the association. President Coolidge asked governors to appoint honorary chairmen for the memorial in their states and Governor Copeland will issue a proclamation designating December 9 to 16 as Harding memorial week with church services meetings and observances in honor of the late President.

Waterbury Cavernor A. Templeton Harding

Pinchot Welcomes Questions From Gov Templeton

Waterbury Nov 21 Governor Pinchot replies to Governor Templeton letter of Nov 1 in which Templeton named conditions for attending the Harrisburg conference on the anthracite sit uation. Pinchot says he plans to have all questions about anthracite thoroughly threshed at the conference and open for discussion by any governor. He aims for fair treatment of anthracite and for actions to help that cause.

Waterbury Charles A. Templetop Gilford Pinchot Pennsylvania Arrisbute Pinchot Templeton Harrisburg Mnce

Fire Underwriting Taught Here at Local YMCA

The Y M C A education department will begin a 16 week course in fire insurance underwriting next Monday at 7 30. Open to men and women, the class aims to provide practical, sound instruction and is backed by the National Association of Life Underwriters and Connecticut Life Underwriters Association with endorsements from A O Eliason Edward A Woods and Everett M Ensign.

Lducational Jire M. C. A. Schevola National Association of Life Underwriters A. 0. Eliason Nation Association of the Edward A. Woods Everett M. Ensign Bridgeport Connecticut Life Underwriters’ Association

Tower of London declared safe for a thousand years

London authorities say the Tower of London remains secure after past damage was identified and repaired. An expert notes the structure’s weakness was in a tower area, now corrected, ensuring no risk of collapse despite earlier deterioration.

Tower OF London London

Deputy Comptroller Aide Dies From Court Shock

New York reports Deputy Comptroller Trensy Smith died at home after shock over the Supreme Court ruling that Commander Charles J. Craig must go to jail for contempt of court.

New York Couptroller Trensy Smith United States Supreme Court Charles Graig

Schleifer's Counsel Files Appeal Notice

Counsel for Hrnegt Schleifer, labor organizer, sentenced to state prison yesterday for inciting violence filed a notice of appeal with the clerk of the Superior Court.

NN Uaven Navy Hrnegt Schleifer Superior Court

Express Company Names J H Harding Director

York Nov 21 S Ho race Harding was elected chairman of the board of directors of the American Pathway Express company to succeed Jules George C Taylor.

York S. Horace Harding Shairman American Tathway -Express. Company Jule Georgo c. Taylor

Deputy Revenue Chief Resigns to Practice Law

Washington Nov 21 Wat G Maison deputy commissioner of internal revenue resigned today at noon He will retire December 1 to practice law and pursue other interests according to officials

Wa Sington Wat G. Maison Internal Revenue Semmon Nerd Mwe

Velvet luxury warm coats at fifty nine fifty

Velvety luxury in warm coats priced at $59.50. Deep browns navy and black pile fabrics in soft lustre with crepe de chine linings. Fur collars include grey and Viatka squirrel, platinum, wolf and fox with matching cuffs. Coats suit any occasion for women of all ages, up to size 46, with prices reduced.

Thanksgiving overcoats and suits for all men

Men are urged to take a Thanksgiving overcoat and wear plaided, stylish coats. The ad touts warmth, quality fabrics, and tailoring from top makers with extensive sizes and models, offering great value and larger assortments at lower prices or more if desired.

Thanksgiving Pie Orders Now Open for Holiday Pies

Promote your Thanksgiving pies with pumpkin mince apple or cranberry options. Place your order today to ensure timely delivery and avoid disappointment later. Basement center.

Boys' wool overcoats offered in sturdy varieties

Boys' overcoats of sturdy make feature high order fabrics and workmanship. All wool coats come in brown tan mixtures for ages 3 to 10 at 6.50 and 7.50, while mixed and chinchilla coats in tan brown grey blue for ages 3 to 12 are 10.50 each or 418.50 total.

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