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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1927

Page

14

Paris fashion rules in fall styles says majority leads

In Paris the piece describes how fashion trends emerge from a majority of dressmakers and buyers. It notes modified flares, moderate skirts and waists, cosmopolitan shops with languages heard, wide brimmed hats returning, and new velvets and two tone weaves driving autumn wardrobes for wealthy Americans Europeans and others.

Hazel Reavis Associated Dress Paris Bri Biarrita Hollywood New York Africa Australia Brazil Near Far East Molyneux Boulanger Blanichini Louisbowlanger Mme. Sovywlanger Endla Tle

Coal Barge Bear Ridge Sinks Off New Jersey Coast

The coal carrier Bear Ridge carrying 1450 tons of bituminous coal sank near Hereford Inlet New Jersey. Captain Aaron Hough and four crew members abandoned ship in a lifeboat and reached Ludiam Beach near Cape May before heading to New York. The tug James Howard cut loose from the sinking barge and towed the Franklin to the Delaware breakwater as the cause remains undetermined.

Delaware Capes James Howard Capes Bear Ridge Franklin Delaware

Vatican remarks trigger minor diplomatic incident

The American Legion party visit to the Vatican drew remonstrances from Germany and Austria over a papal address. The Pontiff was seen as referencing the Contribution by young America in Europe, prompting diplomatic notes. Vatican secretary Cardinita said the Pope did not side with either former belligerent group, only alluded to historical facts.

American Legion Party Vatican Germany Austria Fation Europe Ponti

Tennessee Honor Seekers Set for 1928 Senate Race

In Memphis Tenn Sept 30 the 1928 Democratic primary looming. Rep Finis J Garrett will seek McKellar’s nomination after 12 terms in the House and 10 years as minority leader. John N Garner amid speculation as McKellar’s successor for leadership. McKellar served in the House 1911 1919 then moved to the Senate reelected for 1929 term.

Emphis Tenn Associated Press Tennessee Finis J. Garrett Te House Kenneth D. McKellar Garrett House John N. Garner Tenes Senator McKellar Senate

Connecticut Roads Under Construction Across State

State Highway Department announces road work on many routes as of September 28. Works include Boston Post Road sections, bridges, shoulders, detours, and one way traffic in places such as Branford Fairfield Norwalk Westport Berlin Newington Waterbury Middletown Farmington Norwich and many others with varying delays and rough sections.

of Conn State Highway Department Branford East Maven Boston Post Road Fairfield Ash Creek Madison East River Norwalk Peat Swamp Norwalk and Darlem Westport and Fater Blacksmith and Buckley Berlin Beckley Crossing Newington Avenues Waterbury Middlebury Road Thomaston Reynolds Bridge Stratford-Shelton Middletown-Haddom Road Bloomfield Bloomfield Center Norwich New London Road Waterford Montville Putnam Prentice Brook Mechanics Street Norfolk Norfolk-W Norfolk Road Farmington Hartford-Farmington Road Norwich-Groton Road Poquetanuck Cove Enfield-Hazardville Mansfeld Phoenix-ville Windsor Hartford- Springfield Marlboro Hebron Colchester Amston Meriden-Middletown Rockfall Middlefield East Hampton Cobalt Hartford West Hartford New Britain Avenue Durham-Northford Road Uhe New Ha Guilfora Farmington-Alace's Corner Farmington Country Club Bridgeport-Newtown Road Roxbury Depot Bridge Danbury Road Holmes Corner Cayfordsville New York State Line Worchbury-Waterfowl Road Uptown Bridge Canain Lime Rock Cumann Road Thisney Sherman-Toll Gate Hill Road Scotland Canterbury Road Woodstock Mans Jine Woodstock Little River Bridge Washington-Woodbury Road Shovel Canaan Poundridge Road Trafic Fairfield-Rowster River Bloomfield Park ‘Road South Windsor Wappington Sil Brooklyn-Canterbury Road Blackwell Brook Bunker Hill Cornwall Bridge Cornwall Hollow Road Cornwall Crystal Lake Road Rockville Ellington Harwinton-Burlington Mansfield Fenton River Mansfield Center Warrenville Newington-Newington New Britain Newington-Clayton Plymouth Bull Head Canaan-Huntsvile Falls Village Stafford Springs Somers Center Torrington West Cornwall Road Voluntown Greenwich Center Pachaug Brook Bethel Grassy Plain

Art student writes on death ends life by gas

New York reports a 24 year old art student Franklin Chattin died by gas in a Lexington Avenue rooming house. An unfinished essay What To Death revealed his preoccupation with mortality. Yale Art School records show Chattin attended 1923 to 1925, while living at 12 Orivatoe Street Newark and 991 George Street New Haven.

New York Associated Press Lexington Avenue Franklin Chagtain Rooming House Hitle Chattin John Franklin Yate New Haven John Franklin Chattin Art Atudent New York City Yale Art School Yale Orvatoe Street Newark N. J George Street

Dish for Hundred Recipe Revealed by Mrs McCormick

Chicago report notes Edith Rockfeller McCormick shared her favorite dish the dish for a hundred at The Stork luncheon to raise funds for a hospital. The breast of chicken pie with cold slaw and finely chopped pl menios described amid a vision flattery exchange.

Chicago Associated Press Edith Rockfeller McCormick

New England Business Holds Steady in August Review

Boston dispatch notes from the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston indicate virtually stationary conditions in New England in August. The business activity index matches July, factory employment rose 2.3 percent in Massachusetts, department store sales were strong, new building contracts increased, freight car loadings rose, and commercial failures declined from July and last year.

Boston Associated Press New New England Massachusetts

College Girls to Cook Own Meals at Watkins Hall

Lawrence Kansas September 30 A residence for self supporting women students at the University of Kansas has been built by Mrs J B Watkins widow of a Lawrence business man The seven dining rooms allow groups of five or six to plan and prepare meals with storage and iceless refrigerators Ample laundry facilities and a scholarship based entrance link room cost to a small fee Thirty seven girls will live there this year A house mother acts as chaperone and supervises

Lawrence Kas Associated Press University of Kansas J.B. Watkins Lawrence Busness Watkins Hall

Dr Annie Besant Warns Of Europe War Menace

London dispatch reports Dr Annie Besant the renowned theosophist returning to celebrate her eightieth birthday and foreseeing a forthcoming European war unless it is forestalled. She praised her airplane tour across Europe as the best way to travel and noted she remains vigorous, vegetarian, non smoker and teetotal.

London Associated Press Anne Besant Europe

President Coolidge attends World War battle recreation

Washington at Sept 30 President Coolidge and top officials witnessed a grand reproduction of a World War battle. Army officers and social figures observed a staged Argonne drive scene with mock tanks, airplanes, and infantry advances to highlight relief efforts.

Washington Coolidge Meuselue

New Haven County Treasurer Appointed by Incoming Commissioners

Charles Treat of New Haven will serve as county treasurer as the incoming commissioners name him to the post. The current treasurer is James H. Lanyon of Cheshire, with details noted by Associated Press.

Aww Haven Bev Associated Press Charles TR. ‘Treat Gee Senge Keiser Mew Haven County James H. Lanyon Cheshire

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