Debt settlement claim denied by French officials
Paris reports a Russian claim of a debt settlement with France over prewar debts to Russia totaling about 6.8 billion gold francs faced swift denials from official quarters. Paris warned the Soviet demand linked to fresh credits, while Moscow touted a 30 billion francs payment plan and annuities, prompting concerns the sides remain far apart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Associated Press
Maxim Litvinoff
Moscow
France
Litvinoff
Bank of France
Russia
Boviet
Moff
Rakovsky
Legion Names New Leaders in Paris
The article notes new leaders for the Paris chapter with mention of national mascots and officials. It describes Child Welfare committee work, immigration issues, Boy Scout approval, and changes to an aviation department proposal. It lists convention officers including vice commanders James Raftis, Paul Mounts, Ralph O’Neil, Dan Spurtees, and J M Henry, plus Rev Gill Robb Wilson as national chaplain. Shopping and receptions at Hotel Deville and the opera are described as part of the Paris visit events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carandéer Sa
Ational
Siredle
Boy Scout Movement
William Mitchell
United States
James Raftis
Washington
Paul R. Mounts
North Carolina
Ralph T. O'Neil
Alineas
Dan Spur-tees
Louisiana
J. M. Henry
Minnesota
Gill Robb Wigon
Trenton
N. J
Fourth Presbyterian Church
Legion Backs Tunney for Title Clash in Chicago
Paris dispatch reports the American Legion convention adopted a resolution sending hearty good wishes to Comrade Gene Tunney for his title defense tonight at Soldier Field Chicago. The vote came amid loud cheering and strong support from legion members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
le Wion
Arim
Geng Tunney
Boldier Field
Chicago
Pershing 10 Leads Legion Group In Paris Visit
In Paris on September 22 the Pershing 10 led a Second A. E. B. F. contingent. The group attended a gala ball staged by the French government at the opera and planned pilgrimages to battlefields and European cities. Commander Savage begins a tour of Allied capitals, with a tribute to General Pershing. A planned visit to Georges Clemenceau precedes no speeches as the Tiger promises to purr. The day balanced convention with a Meuse battlefield pilgrimage to San Mantel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Europe
Savage
General Pershing
Georges Clemenceau
France
Pershing
San Mantel
The
Meuse
Pershing Warns Women of Menace from Communism
Paris September 22 The American Legion Auxiliary convention closed with Frances Walbridge elected national president by 333 to 251 over Boyce Ficklin and J E Barcus withdrawing on the second ballot. Divisional vice presidents named without opposition. General Pershing urged safeguarding homes and schools from Communism and internationalism as the war’s end heightens duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Associated Press
Frances Convention
American Legion Auxiliary
Irene McIntyre Walbridge
Peterboro
N. H
New York
United States
Walbridge
Boyce Ficklin
Washington
J. E. Barcus
Indianapolis
Ind
Rawing
Mia
Belle Simpson
Juneau
Alaska
Frances King
Cheyenne
Wyo
Northwestern
W. W. Townes
Petersburg
Southern
W. M. C. Speakman
Wilmington
Del
Eastern
Central
Bessie Stuart Smith
Chicago
George Norris
Kansas
Lawrence Benet
France
Federation Inter-Allies Des Anciens Combattants
General Fershing
Charles A. Paul Dies in Trumbull at 31 Years
Charles A. Paul, 71? no, 31 years old, longtime Bridgeport lighting executive and Mason, died suddenly at his Daniela Farm home in Trumbull. Heart failure listed as cause after a day of illness following social events. Survived by wife Grace Mills Paul, son Lucius Paul, two brothers, and sister-in-law Amelia Lynch. Funeral arrangements pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Paul
Tirty
Bridgeport
United Illuminating Company
Daniela Farm
Trumbull
Mr. Paul
Broad Street
Kiwanis
Stratfield
Lucius
Pam
Misa Grace Mills
Lucius H
Jennie Mills
City
General Electric Company
Henry
George Paul
Amelia Lynch
John Lynch
Doctor’s Wife Defends While Interrogation Proceeds
In a tense inquiry into Dr. Lilliendahl’s death, Mrs. Lilliendahl faces cross questions about restraint and possible will changes. She dodges specifics on murder and mail as questions linger about time frames before and after the killing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myre. Uinendahl
Millionaires Attend Bout With Political Elite Guests
A host of prominent figures including Vic Donald fight promoter and Gene Doyle host a bout attended by Governor Zimmerman of Wisconsin, Mayor O'Keefe of New Orleans, Mayor Neslin of Salt Lake City, Governor Small of Illinois, and Chicago Mayor Thompson. Celebrities arrive aboard the Broadway Limited alongside Marshall Field and Vincent Astor party. Notables listed include John McGraw, Adolph Zuker, Robert Ripley, and William B. Vare among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vic Donald
Gene Doyle
Los Angeles Stadium
Hollywood
Zimmerman
Wisconsin
O'Keefe
New Orleans
Clarence Neslin
Salt Lake City
Small
Ilinois
Thompson
Chicago
Marshall Field
Broadway Limited
Vincent Astor
Robert McKay
C. H. Russell
Ethel Russell
W. Lewis
John McGraw
New York Giants
Adolph Zuker
John M. FE. Bowman
Biltmore Hotels
al King
St. Petersburg
Colonel Brennan
New York Yankees
Vare
William 8. Vare
Pennsylvania
W. F. Kendrick
Philadelphia
Government gets half million out of f isht
Government tax experts estimate Uncle Sam will take more than half a million dollars from the Tunney Dempsey gate. Based on receipts of 3 000 000, the tax due without deductions would reach about 241 133 for Tunney and 103 868 for Dempsey after expenses. The final figures depend on exact amounts and exemptions claimed by Tunney Dempsey and Richard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Associated Press
Uncle Sam
Tunney
Dempsey
Richard
Sam
False suspicions in stark car attack case center on Mrs Lillendahl
Testimony portrays Mrs Lillendahl as driver during a highway ambush by armed men. Dr Lillendahl and relatives defend her, noting she fainted and could not describe the attackers. Witnesses emphasize accepted character and lack of weapons, while dispute over earlier tensions with a chicken raiser and a sick flock theory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Thompson
WN. J
Lilendahl
Margaret Liliendahl
Emanuel Ferado
Episcopal Church of
Porto Rico
Wiliam Lilliendahl
Mountain Lake
Obituary notices for Swat and DuBois with funeral details
Funeral services for Joseph Swat who died in this city yesterday at age thirty four will be held from his late home in Stratford tomorrow at 8 am and from St Johns Greek Catholic church at 9 am Burial will be in St Johns cemetery Stratford. Henry DuBois of 1188 State street died yesterday after a brief illness. He leaves his wife three children Walter of Yonkers New York and Anna DuBois of this city two sisters Mrs Blais and Mrs Eugene O Neil of Canada and two brothers Joseph Frederick and Alexander DuBois of Canada Private funeral from Englewood hospital tomorrow at 9 am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Swat
Stratford
St. John's Greek Catholic Church
St. John's Cemetery
Henry DuBois
State Street
Beaides
Walter
Yonkers
Charles Mathewson
Anna DuBois
Joseph
Frederick
Alexander Dubois
Canada
Blais
Eugene O'Neil
Englewood Hospital
Belinda
William Cope
Lenox Avenue
Devon
William
Joseph Speigler
William Clara Cope
William Guggenheim
Lakeview Cemetery
John P. Bran
Franklin Street
Danbury
St. Joseph's KR. C
Edward G
Andrew V
John P
Bridgeport
James P. Egan
Andrew Egan
New York City
William and
Richard
Newtown
Egan
St. Peter
Rites for Local Residents Highlight Daily Obituaries
A batch of notices from Milford Stratford and Trumbull detail funerals for young and old. Eleven year old Russell W Clinton dies after brief illness at home. services at his parents’ house with Rev William Guggenheim. Interment Milford cemetery. Charles A Paul of Trumbull CT dies September 22. funeral at Read Memorial chapel. burial Mountain Grove. Frank Valentine Broadhurst dies in Milford at 34. funeral at Henry A Bishop’s mortuary chapel Stratford. burial Lakeview. Alice T Deery infant of Cyril Deery funeral at Foster grandparents home Stratford. burial St Michael’s. John Evans funeral held at Bishop’s chapel. burial Park cemetery. Theresa Cella funeral services planned for rite at home on Smith Street and Blessed Sacrament Church. Burial St Michael’s cemetery. A police-related remark references Mrs Lilliendahl amid an ongoing inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Paul
Trumbull
Cont
Read Memorial
Mountain Grove Cemetery
Alice T. Deery
Cyril Deery
Benjamin Foster
Thompson Street
Stratford
St. Michael's Cemetery
John Evans
Henry A. Bishop
Fairfield Avenue
Park Cemetery
Theresa Cella
Thompson
Smith Street
Lilliendahl Sas
Death notices from Stratford and Danbury area families
Nell A MacFayden funeral at home and St Charles church with burial at St Peters cemetery in Darby. Infant Esther Elizabeth Johnson dies at Stratford home age 11 months 26 days. funeral at Arthur G. Parker mortuary chapel with Lake View burial. Belinda Cope dies at Devon home. funeral at home with Lakeview burial. John P Bran of Danbury dies after long illness. funeral from home and St Josephs church. survivors listed. burial in St Peters Catholic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther Elizabeth
Hezekiah Johnson
Stratford
Eleanor
Allen
Arthur G. Paker
Stratford Avenue
Lake View Cemetery
National Air Race Lacks Winner After Third Start
The New York Spokade nonstop flight stalled after three attempts. Pilot Steve Lacey and navigator L A Yancey were aboard the Air King when engine trouble forced a return near Hastings N C It dumped 000 gallons of fuel to ease landing fumes rolled back as Yancey crawled free and Lacey collapsed at touchdown with unconsciousness in the cockpit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Hudson River
Hastings
N. C
Yandey
Miles
Lacey
Stamford Realtor Drowns Near Danbury at Lake Tonetts
Special Correspondent Benjamin Harris a wealthy Stamford realtor drowned at Lake Tonetts ten miles west of here while staying at a cottage with a police official. His companion was found clinging to an overturned boat as friends searched for Harris and police and firemen dragged the lake for his body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danbury
Benjamin Harris
Stamford
Tonetts
Here
Harris
Age Forces Joffre to Shun Legion Fetes
Paris and sessions report Papa Joffre, invited to the American Legion celebrations, could not attend due to frail health. The once stout commander, who visited Washington and other U S cities in April 1917, is now bent by years and avoids fatigue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
American Legion
Papa” Joffre
Hlm
Washington
United Sittes
Train Hits Auto in New Jersey Fatality At Crossing
In Harrington New Jersey on September 22, Joseph Staubach and Emil Glaner both of Westport were killed when their grit sedan was struck by a West Shore railroad engine at a crossing. Local authorities investigated the collision and identified the victims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrington
N. J
Joseph Staubach
Emil Glaner
Westport
West Shore Railroad
Rairoad
Devon Auto Crash Fatal to Frank Broadhurst
Funeral services are set for Frank Valentina Broadhurst of Stratford after a sedan struck a five ton express truck on the Bridgeport turnpike east of Devon Center. Broadhurst died en route to Milford hospital. James E. Smith, 26, the truck driver, is detained pending coroner’s investigation. The collision crushed the truck’s left front and buried the Broadhurst car hood in the running gear. Brothers Lapine and Stavola aided Milford police in extricating the victim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Valentina Broadhurst
Kings’ College Place
Stratford
Henry E. Bishop
Fairfield Avenue
Lakeview Cemetery
Broadhurst
Devon Center
Bridgeport Turnpike
Milford
James E. Smith
Ell Mix
New Haven County
Hartford Motor Express, Inc
East 13Grd
New York
Moore Defends Shortage While Charged With Embezzlement
A. Moore of 1012 Connecticut Avenue, former Cameo theatre manager, failed to post 1000 bonds and was remanded to await trial on embezzlement charges in city court. The case was continued to Saturday for counsel. Prosecutor James Bhannon issued the warrant based on 1789.40 claimed embezzled from Levinson and Eldridge of New York. Moore acknowledged a shortage existed after severing ties in June, insisting 1782 was not his theft and citing box office mismanagement as cause. He sought counsel following yesterday’s court appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Moore
Connecticut Avenue
Cameo Theatre
Moore
James Bhannon
M. J. Levinson
Levinson
Eldridge
Broadway
New York City
Style Revue Planned for K of P Carnival
Knights of Pythias in Bridgeport stage a four lodge bazaar and carnival from tomorrow through Saturday to raise funds for entertaining 2600 delegates at the mid October Connecticut convention. A style revue opens at 9 pm with 32 dresses and coats shown in 32 minutes, Mayor Behrens to open, then dancing follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Pythias
Bridgeport
Connecticut
Mayor Behrens
Monsignor McGivney Speaks on Palestine at High School
Rt Rev Monsignor Patrick J McGivney pastor of St Charles church spoke to Warren Harding High School students on Palestine. He was introduced by Principal Ralph W Hedges and joined by Francis J Brennan who presented a Holy Land travelogue with moving pictures from his trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick J. McGivney
St. Charles' HR. C. Church
Warren Harding High School
Palestine
Monsignor
McGivney
Ralph W. Hedges
Francis J. Brennan
Brennan
Monsignor McGivney
Holy Land
Tax Lists Filed Exceed Twelve Thousand This Year
Tax Assessor William F. Connelly reports more than 12 000 tax lists filed by last night, a higher pace than usual for September. Filings run about 900 per day and are expected to rise next week, with over 10 000 owners failing to file yearly facing a 10 percent penalty in addition to regular due charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam F. Connelly
Friedman To Head District Club In Eleventh District
Attorney Samuel FE Friedman was elected secretary of the Eleventh District Republican club succeeding Arthur Rundle who moved out of the district. The club and the Eleventh District Hallan American club run a carnival on Konsuth Street near Stratford Avenue. District Chairman Frank Braithwaite urged active participation in the district canvass to enroll new voters and announced a two week meeting to select delegates for the caucus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel FE. Friedman
Diarriat Republican Club
Arthur Rundle
Konsuth Street
Stratford ‘Avenue
Frank Braithwaite
Cafvass
Ardell to Sing at Opening of Season
New York starts its musical season with a recital by Norbert Ardell, a noted tenor from the San Carlo Grand Opera company. He recently performed in Asheville, earning praise from Tar Heel critics as the best tenor heard in the city's musical life. Also on the program is Mme Yvette Morgen, a New Yorker and physician who balances nursing and medicine with her concert career.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Norbert Ardell
San Carlo
Ardell
Bo-l Prano
Mme
Yvette Morgen
Mme. Morgen J
Washington-Irving
Morgen
Civil Service Man Leaves Bridgeport for New York
W. Hull of the Civil Service commission, in Bridgeport two days to stir interest in the $6,000 postmastership, departed for New York after meeting with officials from the Chamber of Commerce and Manufacturers' Association. Applications for the vacancy, created by Arthur F. Connor’s resignation, are due October 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. ©. Hull
Civil Service Commission
Bridgeport
Purc
New York
Hull
Commission
Chamber of Commerce and Manufacturers’ Association
Arthur F. Connor
Chief of Mexicans Wounded After Slaying U S Girl
The bandit chief who shot American schoolteacher Florence Anderson near Acaponeta Nayarit on August 23 was wounded by Mexican federal soldiers. The foreign office said the leader’s name was not released and that pursuit continues after the clash in Nagarit mountains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
Associated Press
Florence Anderson
Acaponeta
Nayarit
Mexican Foreign Office
United States
Foreign Office
Nagarit
Atlantic Coast Line Company Stockholders Meeting Notice
Notice to stockholders of Atlantic Coast Line Company of Bridgeport Connecticut to meet October 19 1927 at 1:00 PM Eastern Standard Time in Room 10 East Nation Bank Building for general business and election of directors and officers. Shareholders may vote on increasing capital stock to 3,132,000 par value 50 each and issue 23,400 shares and warrants, with transfer deadlines and procedures outlined. Secretary H. Cron, Avenue 23, 1927.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TIM Atlantic Coast Line Company
ROTI
Atlantic Coast Line Company
Betn
East Nation Bank
Br Ltd
Walsh Migitioan
AIO
Ween
Campatis Ae Soelok
Euch
New York Exchange
Atlantic Comat Cine
Bate de- Rortt
Stockhaldeva
Albey Pettitt
Pho
Clos
Iastern
HT. Cron
Legal notice of alimony case in Bridgeport court
The document details a court action involving Walter Corcoran and Jane L. Bagger for alimony and restitution. It directs publication of notice in the Bridgeport Telegram, with public posting required by a specified date in 1927, led by Lyon, Assistant Clerk of the Superior Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AMR Bic
Sofie
Brits Pont
Sey Tember Ao
WETS
Lyon
Jane L. Bagger
Walter Corcoran
Corentan
Conn
Herpfors
Notice To Taxpayers In Bridgeport
The Tax Assessor of the City of Bridgeport announces the first weekly installment due on the first day of October. Property owners must file a detailed statement of land and buildings, with street numbers, or face penalties. The notice appears in the Common Council Chamber on a September date. Connelly, Tax Assessor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Notich TG
Common Council Chamber
Theresiice
Ee Corporation
Revident
Ionr
Dridgeport
Connelly
Death notices from Stratford Milford area 1927
In Milford and Stratford Connecticut several obituaries and funeral notices list: Frank Valentine Broadhurst aged 92 of Stratford, funeral at Bridgeport. Theresa Cella aged 15, funeral at 197 Bluth street and Blessed Sacrament church. Russell Clinton aged 11, funeral from Devon. Kielinda Cope of Lenox avenue, burial at Lakeview. Alice Deery aged months, funeral at 25 Thompson Street Stratford. Henry DuBois funeral private from Englewood Hospital. Esther Elizabeth Johnson funeral at Stratford Mortuary Chapel. Nell MacFayden funeral at 58 Berksure avenue and Mt. St. Peter's Derby. Charles A. Paul of Trumbull with funeral details. Reuben O. Spanier funeral in Oronogue Stratford. Joseph Ewatt aged 34, funeral at St Johns Greek Catholic church Stratford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broadhurst
Milford
Conn
Frank Valentine Broadhurst
Kings
College Place
Stratford
Henry B. Bishop
Fairfield Avenue
Bridgeport
Welock
Lakeview
Cella
Theresa Cella
Jaeven Jaontha
Frierda
Bmuth Street
Blessed Sacrament Church
St. Michael's Cemetery
Clinton
Thorsday
Russell
Frederick W. Clinton
August G. Baker
Stratford Avenue
Macfayben
Nell MacFayden
Hig
Berksure Avenue
Chauleschure
Mt. St. Peter's
Derby
Paul
Trumbull
Charles A. Paul
Read Memorial
Montain Grove Cemetery
Mountain Grove Cemetery
Mass Notice for Catherine Finks Ryan and Auguetitie’s Anniversary
Friends and relatives are invited to attend the anniversary mass for the late Catherine Finks Ryan and Auguetitie at church September at 8 am. Friends and neighbors are asked to join in prayer and to light flowers in memory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Finks Ryan
Auzuetitie
Tinhiy Sept
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Legion
Hotel Deville
Vist
Pershing 10
Clemenceau
Ra Penal Trust Company
Noble
United Luminating Company
Carl
Margaret Paul
Bridgeport Coach Lace Company
Bridgeport Electric Light Company
James
John English
New Haven Electric Light Company
John Street
United Hluminating Company
First Presbyterian Church
Algonquin Club
Brooklawn
Brooklawn Country Club
Twilight Club
Odd Fellows
U. S
Joseph Swatt
Henry Mabois
Russell W. Caton
Russell W. Clinton
Daytona Avenue
Dayon
Leonard
Robert
Raymond
Edns
Dorothy Clinton
Milford Cemetery
Charley
Frank V. Broadhurst
Kings College Place
Surtal
Alice Therese Deery
Nell A. MacFayden
Berkshire Avenue
St. Charles Church
St. Peter's Cemetery
Darby
Esther Eb, Johnson
Belinda Cope
Stamford Realtor
Age
Joffre
Mants
Sedan
M’givney
Wonen
Bpamer
Reuben O. Spanier
Oronogue
Putney
Joseph Ewatt
St. John’s Cemetery
Voss Iereeg
C. L. Dennis & Son
Undertaker Funeral Home
Fairfield Ave. Barnum
Graham Funeral Home
Fairfleave
Barnum
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