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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1927

Page

16

Police Bar Sightseers From Tornado Section

St Louis area reports effort to relocate residents amid tornado devastation as the Red Cross tornado relief fund reaches 380 009 toward a 500 000 goal. Police order the stricken zone closed to sightseers to ease evacuation and rehabilitation work. About 500 special police and National Guardsmen assist as death toll stands at 85 with 12 missing and dozens hospitalized for injuries.

ST Louie Associated So Sunshine Ted Cross Red Cross Func Torado Usk Statonary Sevea Red Cross’ Bureau

Legionnaires Welcomed by Albert at Palace

A damaged report notes a visit by the American Legion to the Belgian palace, led by Ambassador Hugh Gibson. King Albert greeted Commander Savage and awarded the Order of Leopold as they discussed events affecting the Legion and its members.

Gibson Savage Rad Re. Peth American Legion Hugh Gibson Ameri Belgium Combe Legion Ambas Trey Oudenarde Comial Burges Ghene Albert Oui Legion Ole Order of Leopold

Yom Kippur Observances Set In Bridgeport Area

Yom Kippur or the Day of Atonement will be observed by members of the Jewish faith in Bridgeport near Titigay Prom at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday. Orthodox Jews will fast for 25 hours, taking no food or water. Special services planned for Wednesday afternoon. Thursday services begin at dawn as readers chant prayers.

Jewih Ldra Briggeport Titigay

Woman Evangelist to Conduct Services Here

Mrs. G. H. Cameron of Pushing N Y will lead four series of evangelistic mission services at First Swedish M E church Beechwood and Iranistan avenues from today to 16 except Mondays and Saturdays at 7 48 pm Her husband G H Cameron will assist playing trombone and leading song All meetings are in English and the public is invited especially residents near the church The church will be open each evening for those seeking help and guidance

G. H. Cameron Pushing Beechwood Iranistan Cameron

Youth Arraigned Pleads Guilty in 17 Year Old Girl Murder

George Yarrow twenty seven of Woodbury New Jersey pleaded guilty today to the killing of Rose Sarlo a Sunday school teacher aged seventeen whose body was found in a creek with bullet wounds a twisted neck wire. He confessed to beating her to unconsciousness after she entered his car and then threw her from a bridge. He set fire to his car before authorities arrived. Letters allegedly written by Yarrow to Rose were turned over to police as motive evidence.

Woodbury N. J Associated Preas George Yarrow Rose Sarlo Yarrow Mantua Creek Mantua Wenonaha Justice of the Peace Harry Friant Rose

Mary Tassogna Becomes Bride at St Patrick's Church

Mary Tassogna daughter of Mr and Mrs Nicola Tassogna of 31 Hillhouse Avenue married John Bartilomo son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Bartilomo of 2049 Main Street at St Patrick's Church. Ceremony by Rev John Lynch, reception at Red Men's Hall, couple to reside at 104 James Street. she a GE Cost Department employee, he a foreman at H O Canfield Rubber Co.

Nuss Mary Tassogna Nicola Sassogna Hillhouse Avenue Yestererday St. Patrick's Church John Bartilome Joseph Bartilomo Main Street John Lynch Adeline Svssogne Anna Bartilomo Marie Kandetsk Dorothy Sasbogna Moldie Johnson Matilda Johnson Anna Cristiana Mildred Puglio Florence DeCesare Louis Puglio James Palmer Tassogna Patsy Peter Trassogna Oa | Bride Louis Richards Joseph DeBiase Joseph Motto Louis Caldorom James Bartilomio Redmen's Hall Madison Avenue James Street Cost Department General Electric Co H. O. Canfield Rubber Co

Heat Prostrations Hit Church Service In Oneco

Three worshippers were overcome by heat during a large church service in Oneco. Thomas Bennet and Marty Bennett showed improvement by today, while Marie Walmsley, 40, remained in serious condition.

ONECO Associated Press Thomas Bennet Marty Bennett Marie Walmsly

Rhode Island College Admits First Female Agricultural Student

Providence girl Muriel G Fletcher of Providence becomes the first female in fourteen years to enroll in the Rhode Island State College Kingston agricultural course. She aims to become a term manager.

Providence Associated Press Rhode Island State College At Kingston Muriel G, Fletcher

Prohibition Debate Largely Settled in 1923 Says Walsh

Senator Thomas J Walsh of Montana predicts prohibition will not become a national issue in 1923. He notes public sentiment remains dry, with Congress described as 6 to 2 in favor of dry, and warns against using a Wet candidate to shape party platforms. He also outlines planned Senate inquiries into tariffs, farmer relief, political corruption, and monopolies including energy firms.

Allance Thomas J. Walsh Nontanga Montana Congress Walah Washington Walsh Senator Walsh Democratic Party Walsh Gadlaes Tyree Aluminum Company of America Teapot Dome Doheny Oi Nuro Inquiriea Serfeter Walsh Fourta of Ss Senate Ivo Federal Trade Commission Junto Electric Light Pawer A6d Peder Trade Commission Tates

Corporate influence in politics and regulatory boards

The public wonders what expenditures giant corporations make to sway politics and place allies on commissions. Insull, head of a major power group, funded both Republican and Democratic Senate candidates and the State Commission chair. Congress may need to investigate interstate corporate activity to craft informed regulation. Next interview with Senator David I Walsh.

Hereia Insull Finais State Commission United States Senate Senate Congress

Attorney Surrenders in Bond Larceny Case

Wilkes Barre, Oct 3. Harry Weintraub an attorney here walked into the district attorney s office and surrendered after bail was set at 10 000 for a hearing Wednesday. He had been sought on charges of conspiracy larceny and receiving connected with the sale of 15 0000 worth of stolen bonds from a Wisconsin bank to Hyman Landau. The bonds were found to have stop orders against sale. Investigators and insurers reported working to recover stolen Portland Oregon Bridgeport Connecticut and New York bonds related to the case.

Wilkes-Barre Associated Press Harry Weintraub Luzerne Lackawanna Weintraub Norfolk Portland Oregon Wisconsin Hyman Landau Landau Plymouth Park B. H Keehan Wyoming Bridgeport, Conn New York United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company New York City Gartfield National Bank of Bridgeport Fidelity and Deposit Company of Baltimore

Boy Scout Dies in Storm Rescue Work

In St Louis on October 2, over 3,000 Bar Scouts aided tornado relief. Thirteen year old William Farrel Jr. died after overexerting himself delivering water for firemen and assisting in wrecked homes. Scouts directed traffic, kept crowds away, salvaged property, and served as messengers for Red Cross and National Guard, handling 133000 telegrams amid Friday’s chaos.

ST Louis Associated Fross William Farrel Willam Red Cross Natonal Guard

Wife Becomes Rich Seeks Husband After Bequests

New York Oct 3 Prosperous from wealthy relatives Mrs Sophie C Von Schilling of Ozone Park asks police to locate her husband driven from home in 1085 to earn his own living. She believed him fifty two but records show he is sixty nine. She fears he may be in a poor house.

New York Associated Press Sophie C Levef

Alcohol to Be Analyzed After Seized Trucked Alcohol

Hartford Ohio third district reports that state police in Newington seized a cargo of alleged alcohol from a trucker traveling from New York to Boston. The driver claims he was transporting 3,200 gallons of a beverage for legal distribution. The material will be swiftly analyzed to determine its identity and admissibility.

Hartford Associated Press Newington New York Bowtoe Daze

Palace ushering in wartime cinema and Keaton week

Amusements column notes The Big Parade with John Gilbert at the Palace accompanied by Brard Ohman Victor Arden music and A Night In Coffee Dan's. Also billed are Chopin String Ensemble piccolo solo Newsrael Technicolor film and a Buster Keaton College debut at Cameo Starting Saturday. Palace remains the week’s photoplay, Les Miserables with Vitaphone acts headlining at the Cameo and a St Louis tornado newsreel.

John Gilbert Palace Theatre Brard- Ohman Victor Arden Coffee Dan's Chopin String Ensemble Louis Tanhueci Buster Keaton United Artists Renee Adoree Hobart Bosworth Claire McDowell Claire Adams Karl Dane Tom O'Brien St. Louis

Excellent Vaudeville Now at Poli's

Elizabeth Brice shines in Poll's theatre vaudeville with Frank Keasler and Ten Music Weavers. Leona Stephens and Len D Hollister are added features. The Morning After at Hudson Theatre and Stick To Your Horn with Alyce Fitzgerald follow in the program. The Crystal Cup film, Pathe News on the St Louis disaster, and Mack Sennett comedy Should a Mason Tell? round out the bill.

Elizabeth Brice Poll's Miss Brice Frank Keasler Leona Stephens Len D. Hollister Hudson Theatre New York Saul Brilliant Alyce Fitzgerald Clause Hart Amanda Gilbert Howard May Gertrude Atherton Dorothy Mackaill Jack Mulhall St. Louis Pathe Mack Sennett Mason Pathe News

Way of All Flesh Stars Jannings at Majestic

Emil Jannings delivers a powerful performance in The Way of All Flesh at Poli's Majestic theater. The film follows August Schiller a bank cashier torn by temptation amidst a moral fall. Also shown are Sugar Daddies with Hal Roach stars and a musical overture by Majestic Serenaders. International News covers the St Louis tornado disaster.

Poli Majestic Theatre Emil Jannings Faust August Schiller Chicago Schiller Cn Larson Robert Kirk Jimmie Finlayson Stan Laurel Hal Roach St. Louis

If I Was Rich a Poll Players Comedy Review

The Poll Players led by Bella Oairns and Arthur Howard staged If I Was Rich a three act comedy about a shipping clerk seeking high society to please his selfish wife. The illiterate lead overcomes English limits for laughs and tears as the curtain falls with a happy ending. Lois Haim mond Eunice Keeler Vivien Barry Kenneth Richards Roger Barker head the cast with others.

Bella’ Oairns Arthur Howard Dimmie Lois Haimmond Eunice Keeler Vivien Barry Kenneth Richards Roger Barker

Unusual Film At Park Theatre Crowded For Separate Audiences

Damaged Goods stars Richard Bennett and is endorsed by health, school and welfare officials nationwide. The Park Theatre shows the film with separate matinees and evenings for women and men. Women attend daily matinees and tonight and tomorrow evenings, while men are admitted on Thursday Friday and Saturday evenings.

Park Theatre Richard Bennett

Burglars Target Waterbury Car Agency Safes Loot

Waterbury Waterbury-Butch company at 16 Willow Street was broken into late Saturday night or early Sunday morning. burglars drilled two safes and escaped with 260 in cash. Mechanical tool boxes provided implements and police called it a professional job. Company officials praised their uninvited guests for taking only money and leaving pay records undisturbed.

Waterbury Associated Press Waterbury-Butch Company Willow Street Pepete

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