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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1927
Page
7
Judge Leo Stalnaker, a controversial Florida figure after backing an anti-evolution bill and involvement in the Key Club case, was overwhelmingly defeated for re election by Watkins in the Tampa municipal judges primary. Final returns: Watkins 6,004 votes to Stalnaker 2,880.
Wesleyan University in Middletown trains its glee club ahead of the national intercollegiate championship. The club, winner of the cup in previous years, seeks another victory next spring to secure permanent possession of the trophy.
A collage of humor and fiction extracts from The Fun Shop. It includes light verse, comic dialogues, and teaser stories featuring names like Maxson Foxhall Judels, Peter F. Schnitzer, and Jules T. Ragen, with playful jests on travel, romance, and sports.
Hatle Hamilton Harding, 28, pleads guilty to grand larceny for flooding New York hotels and businesses with bogus checks. He promises complete restitution as he seeks to avoid a harsher sentence. A prominent Springfield family ties him. a woman named June Dunne, said to be the ex wife of a wealthy St. Louis merchant, awaits sentence. Harding has already pried back some of the money.
Warrenburg report notes the death of Blind Boone, famed Negro pianist who could recreate complex music after hearing it once. Born near Miami Missouri in a Civil War era camp, he lost sight at six from brain fever and later formed a boy’s band in St Louis. Under John Lang he toured the United States and Europe for 36 years until health forced retirement in June.
Wilkes Barre Pa October 5 A M Bernstein who was held on $5 000 bond as a material witness in a 879 000 bond swindle investigation near Bridgeport died today from injuries after a motor accident near Dallas Bernstein along with Mulligan and Walsh was arrested last week as District Attorney Lewis opened the theft and disposal probe into the 879 000 case north of Bridgeport Com municipal
Prosecutor alleges bonds from Garfeld Beng in New York City were disposed of locally on June 20. Proceeds from loans secured by those bonds are said to have funded the primary campaign just concluded.
A Canadian special delivery rate remains 20 cents within Canada and under reciprocal agreement with the United States. Letters to Canada require 20 cents for special delivery. using only a 10 cent stamp will not be honored by special carrier.
Wilton news notes the Wilton Garden club plans its final meeting of the season at Vicrary on Oct 10 with officer elections. The James B. Whipple post American Legion auxiliary meets Oct 11 at the Town hall. Ladies League members and guests visit Rev and Mrs Bunker on Drum Hill. Mary Cometock leads, Mrs Benedict shows Yellowstone and Canadian Rockies photos. Mrs Hart celebrated her 80th birthday with best wishes from the group. Refreshments followed.
Greenwich October 5. Jewelry valued over $5,000 including watches was stolen last night from the home of Malcolm R. White a New York financier in Indian Chase park. Burglars gained entry by jimmying a first floor window while the family slept.
Boston October 5 United Fruit officials announced a non stop Fokker monoplane flight from Teterboro New Jersey to New Orleans planned for next Friday. The plane will be shipped by steamer to Tela Honduras for use on the Tela to Tegucigalpa night mail service. Lieutenant Alan Flagg USN 65 will pilot the flight replacing a plane that has served five years on the route.
The reader asks about a spare time offer and how a home is illuminated, mentioning options like electricity or gas and seeking guidance on lighting choices and setup. The note implies a practical inquiry into energy sources and lighting methods.
A sweeping feature recalls Uncle Tom’s Cabin’s global reach and enduring fame. The work’s translations, stage history, and wide influence are celebrated as the text travels in a tour through cities from Pittsburgh to New Orleans, Albany to Natchez, with reflections on its cultural impact and longevity.
A compact roundup highlights works from Hal G. Evarts Dorothy Caruso Torrance Goddard Thomas Beer Isaac F Marcosson Octavus Roy Cohen Alonzo E Taylor and Kenneth L Roberts. It surveys Wings of Song This Very Ancient Song Germany Steps Out Hearts and Growers The International Economic Conference Watchdogs of Crime and more.
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