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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1927

Page

3

Former Cop Gets Six Months In Al On The Theft Charge

John Callahan thirty four of 758 Grand street a former Bridgeport policeman and James Gannon thirty eight of 1T State street were each sentenced to six months in jail after arraignment in City court yesterday on breaking and entering at Friedman Brothers warehouse on Kossuth street and Crescent avenue last Saturday night taking chairs and other furniture They have prior arrests and cases in court.

John Callahan Grand Street Bridgeport James Gannon State Street Friedman Brothers Kossuth Street Crescent Avenue Lee T Barney Warren Street Pulte Company Barney Liberty Nquor J A Jones Cottage Street Jones Oak Street North Avenue Angeline Polos River Street Robert Lyons Nick’s Street Trank Herbert Hyman Waterbury Anastase Brunen Red Welding Norman Street Salvatore Casa Fast New York

Girl, Four, Dies After Matches Fire

Anna Morelo, four, died in Middletown hospital after a burns incident at home. Her mother had left to see a doctor, and the child, left in bed, rose and found matches in the kitchen. The clothing caught fire.

Middletown Associated Press Anna Morelo

Nujol Promoted as Safe Detox Aid for Youth

An old advertisement extols Nujol as a safe remedy to cleanse the system of poisons and maintain youth. It claims the product attracts body poisons, is not absorbed, softens waste for normal evacuation, and causes no gas or stomach or kidney issues. Readily identifiable by a readable label through the bottle.

Chemical Products Division Standard Oil Company of New Jersey

Scanty Costumes Force Disbanding of St Patrick Players

The St Patrick players, a leading amateur group in Washington, disband after protests over modern stage costumes reach Archbishop Curley. Founded by Rev Francie J Hurney, the troupe dissolved after years of touring the eastern cities, with proceeds supporting Catholic charities.

Washington Opt Associated Press St Patrick Players National Capital Francie J Hurney Players Organization Michael J Curley Baltimore Catholic Charities

Baptists in Italy Burned and Harassed, Secretary Reports

Richmond Oct 25 The secretary of the Foreign Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention says Baptists in Italy and Sicily have faced church burnings beatings and coercion. He cites ministerial popularity among locals provoking priestly and Fascist opposition and notes Mussolini may push for guaranteed religious liberty for Evangelical minorities.

Richmond Vn Associated Press Italy Sicily Love Foreign Mission Board Southern Baptist Convention United States America Forege Board of Baptists Fascist Party

Hope for Harmony on Tariff Exists

Paris reports a new American note on tariffs as a possible basis for negotiations with France. Officials say several minor points remain but none are vital. Optimists foresee smooth talks if the French tariff dispute is eased and cabinet decisions may follow this week.

Paris Associated Press France United States Washington

Maine primary survives by margin of 17087

Augusta Me Oct 26 By Associated Press The proposed repeal of the Maine primary law was defeated by a margin of 17087. Official results show 37114 for retention and 20027 for repeal. In Androscoggin county special election state senator Clair S Carter Republican of Auburn defeated Charlie M Starbird Democrat 2422 to 240d.

Augusta Me Associated Press Maine Androscoggin County Clair S Carter Republican Auburn Charles PB Cirter Chale M Starbird Democrat

Budlong Denies Guilt In Overtime Parking Case

Mrs desir M W Budlong of Newport appeared in police court on a charge of overtime parking an automobile. She pleaded not guilty and the case was continued for trial tomorrow.

Providerce P Associated Prey Desir M W Budlong Newport Milton J Fas

Boston Repertory Theatre Hosts Varied Tributes

In Boston the Repertory Theatre marked 400 weeks of operation with the American premiere of Ernst Toller's Machine Wreckers. Officials Henry and Frances Jewett were honored for founding and directing the company. Messages of felicitation arrived from notable figures including Coolidge, Fuller, Nichols, and university leaders.

Coolidge Alvan T Fuller Malcolm E Nichols Minnie Fiske Mery W H P Faunce Brown University Atwood Clark University Guy Bolton Viola Allen Cardinal Oconnell Francis Wuson

Five Persons Awarded 10000 in Auto Crash Suit

New Haven Oct 25 By Associated Press decision awards total damages of 10000 to five plaintiffs in a civil suit against May E and William H Ferguson proprietors of West Side Trucking of West Springfield. The accident occurred January 15 when Ralph Gillis of Ansonia hit the rear of the Ferguson truck on the Derby turnpike. Damages awarded include 1900 to Florence Granniss 1000 to Frieda Richter 4000 to Thimes A Slevin administrator of the estate of Dorothy SAvn, 2400 to William B Hart and 1500 to Royal N Yuench. Miss Granniss received 2000 in a settlement with the insurer. The court found the truck unlit and negligently operated, contributing to the collision.

New Haven Associated Pregs May E William H Ferguson West Side Trucking Company West Springfield Mays de Lavery Ralph Gillis Ansonia Derby Turnpike Florence Ganniss Frieda Richter Doothy Stavm Willam B Hart Royal N Yuench Gillis Miss Granniss Richie Avery Farrell Foundry

Day Unit Investigator Held On Giru's Charge

Washington Oct 25 By Associated Press William B Robinson chief investigator of the prohibition unit here was held on a 5000 bond in Montgomery county Maryland charged with an offense against a nine year old girl He has lost his top Assistant Secretary Lowman of the treasury announced that Robinson resigned He was first arrested Sunday morning and released on 1000 bond He was again taken into custody and his bond was increased to 5000 The tether of the pil is an army office and was a friend of Robinson who is fifty years old.

Washington William B Robinson Montgomery Country Maryland Lowman Treasury Robinson

King Boris to Return to Bulgaria for Parliament Opening

King Boris, resting after a lingering illness at Karlsruhe with his brother in law the Duke of Württemberg, is slated to fly to Sofia for the opening of parliament on Friday. A longer stay at Karlsruhe is possible to ensure full recovery. No confirmation of engagement to Princess Giovanne of Italy.

Sofia Bulgaria Associated Press Boris Neus Duke of Wurtemberg Karlsruhe Karl- Huhe Italy Giovanne

Chicago Banned Books Sought by Canada after Fire

Hamilton Canada welcomes Chicago tainted literature and offers to accept 7000 volumes donated by Queen Victoria and other Englishmen after the 1871 fire, with all shipping costs covered. Chicago mayor William Hale Thompson was wired about disposing of the books.

Hamilton jBy Associated Press Chicago

Etched Water Tumblers Priced at 98 Cents Each

Advertises etched water tumblers as durable and attractive. Claims they won’t chip and are offered at 98 cents each instead of the usual $1.20. notes MOzEH quantity and availability.

Gage Hats Feature Metallic and Velvet Crowns

Gage Hats showcases pliable crowns with metallic fabrics and velvet skull caps. Contour fitting hats priced at 10 dollars for day or evening wear. Rhine stone ornaments added to Parisian style, priced seven fifty. Second Floor.

Gage

Books for Boys and Girls Offer Fresh Reading Choices

The article highlights self-education among history makers and reviews new children books. Titles for boys include The Boy Scouts Year Book The Boy's Life of Colonel Lawrence Piloting the U S Air Mail The Sea Dag Hawkeye's Room Mate. For girls it lists Hurricane Harbo Hot May Old Bay berry Road and Ray House Tales by various authors.

Colonel Lawrence Lowell Thomas U. S Lewis E. Theiss A. C. Bartlett Walter P. Eaton Hurricane Harbo Helen von Kolnitz May Lucy Thurston Abbott Old Bayberry Road Lucy Montgomery

Rayon Gowns Offer Fine Weave in Pastel Tones

New gowns feature finely woven rayon in pastel colors with shoulder straps and bound edges. Square necklines, sleeveless design, and sizes 16 and 17 priced at $1.69. Second floor items.

Service Coat for Professional Women at Howland's Bridgeport

A smart substitute for the smock or uniform worn by professional women. The Service Coat features long or short sleeves, a double breasted effect with two rows of large buttons, a small back strap and a tiny inverted pleat, deep pockets. White only, by Emdee, sizes 36 to 46, available at Howland's in Bridgeport.

Emdee Howland’s Bridgeport

Correct Footwear for Evening First of all there's the Silver Kid Opera Pump

Evening footwear features the Silver Kid Opera Pump and Louis Heel to complement gowns. New Honey Beige Brocade Satin Eyeset Ties high heels and White Satin Opera or one-strap pumps can be dyed to match costumes for a small extra charge. Rhinestone buckles and multicolored stones add glitter as demand rises for formal wear.

Made-to-Measure Heatproof Table Pad

Made to measure heatproof table pad with two patterns. Water resistant and heatproof top with a sanitary green felt back. Foldable in three parts for easy storage. One half inch thick moisture proof pliable construction.

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