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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Nov 27, 1926

Page

3

Skeleton of Mammoth Found in Florida Wellspring

A mammoth skeleton wash ashore in Venice Florida and was added to the Smithsonian collection. Scientists say the Columbian mammoth lived along the Gulf shores when Florida lay four miles inland. Paleontologists note many claimed dinosaur eggs and mineral formations fool observers, but museum cautions expert study before confirmation.

Washington Fleridy Smithsonian Institute Venice Fla Gulf of Mexico Florida North America Jomen W Gidley Andrews

Hunters Thrash State President at Middletown Nevada

Robert Bailey, a large landowner near Haddam Neck, was attacked by eight hunters who were trespassing on his land and shooting squirrels and partridge out of season. Five men restrained Bailey while the others battered him, then the group fled in three large automobiles. Bailey called County Game Warden George J. Fisher, who could not locate the vehicles.

Middletown Nev Robert Bailey Haddam Neck Tailey Balley George J Fisher

Ontario Liquor Price May Be Cut Says Premier Ferguson

Ontario Premier Ferguson said liquor prices may be reduced further due to high demand at a political gathering in Chatham. He noted past price cuts and urged government controls to curb illicit sales and jail offenders, criticizing prohibitionists for distributing literature.

Ontario Chatham Ferguson Ontario Temperand Association

Premier defends government control and clergy restraint

The Premier branded the campaign as utterly false and inexcusable and rebuked ministers who criticized government policy from pulpits. He urged clergy to avoid political talks from the pulpit while praising the current administration as Ontario's best since confederation for farming aid, roads, and finances.

Ontario

Machine Gun Attacks Roil Harrisburg and Chicago

In Chicago early today Samuel DeSado was killed and James De Brisco wounded in a west side shooting. In Harrisburg Virgil Hundsacker, a coal runner, was shot four times when a touring car opened fire, his father-in-law and Milburn Vinson also injured in the ambush. Police cite a possible black hand plot amid Thanksgiving day violence.

Chicago Samuel DeSado James de Brisco de Salve Harrisburg Illinois Virgil Hundsacker Hundsacker Hundaacker Hundsucker Albert Robinson Milburn Vinson

Newtown Cow Contracts Rabies After Bite

In Newtown the sick cow owned by Mrs Mary Crowe is to be shot today after being diagnosed with rabies. John Prendergast, scratched by the cow, received Pasteur treatment from Dr Edward L Kingman. Officials, including First Selectman Thomas F Brew, decided on euthanasia following appraisal.

Newtown Navy Mary Crowe John Prendergast Crowe Botsford Edward L. Kingman First

Hats on sale in Velours and felt varieties

Hat sale offers Velours Hats by Gage Knowlton and Matteawan in jungle black sand wood gray and other colors. Fine felt hats originally $10 now discounted. Girls and misses velvet hats in jungle Chanel wood black and others priced $5 to $6.

Women’s 16-Rib Umbrellas in Silk Wide Border hues

Advertises women’s 16 rib umbrellas crafted from long wearing silk with wide borders in green garnet purple and navy. Handles described as Stubby in amber and blending tones.

Lodges Gain Control Of Odd Fellows Hall Building

Waterbury November 26 AP Townsend and Nosehogan Lodges of Odd Fellows have gained control of the Odd Fellows hall after thirty years of Hall association rule. They purchased 200 shares held by members or heirs giving them majority of 1,900 shares and control for permanent vote in managing the hall and securing a home for both lodges. The North Main street property includes two street stores and five story offices valued near 350000.

Waterbury Townsend and Nosehogan Odd Fellows O OF Hall Association Odd Teliows O © F Hall Association North Main Street

Papal Blessing Attends Hartford Nuptials

In Hartford at St Joseph's Cathedral Miss Alice Po Lynch a school teacher and Dr Arthur Downes of Providence were married with a papal blessing. Monsignor Joseph A Breslin, vice rector of the American College at Rome, officiated after interrupting a New York conference. He read the papal message delivered by cable.

Hartford Joseph A Breslin American College At Rome St Joseph's Cathedral Alice Po Lynch Arthur Downes Providence Dreslin Lynch New York Monsignor Breslin

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