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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1927

Page

4

A Word Of Appreciation From Local Merchants

A public acknowledgment expresses gratitude for tokens of remembrance from a long list of fellow merchants and tradesmen including Arthur Jewelry Shop George Barker Charles Bitter Caesar Mirch Cohen Covitt Davis & Savard Spectors Inc. G W Fairchild & Sons David Feuer Goldenberg Goldstein Irving S S Greenberg Holmes Edwards Hadley Go Capt Peter Hall Levy Madden Masch Michaels Co Modern Electric Nathan Nussenbaum Read Co Reid Todd Retail Board John Roberts Nich Rothenthalle Schnee Schnee Shapiro Goldstein Brody Steiger Poole Cs Steinhardt W R Thomson Weinstein and Wheeler estate.

Department of Agriculture seeks education budget

Washington reports that the Agriculture Department will seek an education appropriation at the next session to fund graduate work for staff. Dr. A B Woods says current policy limits outside study to furloughs or self funded options, hindering advances in agricultural science. He compares a future department school to an Army War College in scope.

Washington Associated Press Department of Agriculture Congress Secretary of Agriculture Jardine Budget Bureau Diacuss A B Woods Bing Moe Army Woods School of Agriculture Army War College

Five escape when cabin cruiser burns in New Jersey

J W Valiant of Baltimore and five other men escaped in a small boat today when Valiant's cabin cruiser Dodjewel burned in the Grassy Sound channel. A Negro Steward spotted the flames. passengers and crew fled to the boat as the Dodjewel sank. Valiant valued the loss at 30000. Others named include Charles Carnin and George Tuine of Baltimore and William J MacNutlin of Philadelphia. The craft was bound from Georgetown by way of New Jersey to Annapolis.

Wildwood Associated Press J W Valiant Baltimore Valiant Grassy Sound Vallant Charles Carnin George Tuine William J MacNutlin Philadelphia Annapolis

Thea Rasche Officials Stunt Flight Through Boston Stop

German aviatrix Thea Rasche began a sequence of stunt exhibitions in Boston at Roosevelt Field New York or Boston area. She planned a week in Boston then Portland Maine for a field opening, with Worcester Massachusetts and October flights on the itinerary. She was accompanied by mechanic Hana Kruedenet.

Roosevelt Field Thea Rasche Avlatrix Boston New England

Fall from Couch Cited as Cause of Death

Middletown September 26 A P Charles Fuller sixty two of East Hampton died at Middlesex hospital from a fractured skull suffered last Monday when he fell from a cot at his home He had returned home after being out for the evening and was found on the floor beside the couch He was taken to Middlesex hospital for treatment but died later today

Middletown Associated Press Charles Fuller East Hampton Middlesex Hospital Fuller Wes Usher

Fire destroys farm buildings and livestock in Scarboro

A blaze at John E Hillock's farm in North Scarboro yesterday destroyed farm buildings and threatened nearby property. Firefighters used two hoses to fight the fire. The conflagration killed 15 pigs and caused damage to cattle and other livestock. Authorities report the incident as a farm fire with loss of animals and property.

Portland Associated Press John E Hillock North Scarboro

FIALA PORCID BACK. CHICAGO Sept. 25 AP

Engine trouble sidelines Captain Frederick Giles who plans multiple flights from Detroit to Wellington New Zealand returning to Pioneer Airfield after a hop off. He expects to hop off again Tuesday.

Chicago Associated Press Frederick Giles Detroit Wellington New Zealand Town City Giles

Legionnaires Behaved Selves in Paris Police Report

Paris officials note that 20 000 visiting Legionnaires caused little trouble during the convention. Commissary Manneret praised visitors for orderly conduct while detailing minor incidents from overindulgence, language misunderstandings, and chauffeur ill will. Police, aided by American officers, managed the Grand Palais station effectively.

Paris Associated Pess Police Manneret Grand Palais

Oath of Fascist League Prompts Newspaper Debate

The letter from Dr. F Macaluso secretary of the Fascisti League of North America urges The Telegram to print the oath in full arguing the text mirrors American values. He defends the oath against Senator Thomas claims and notes the document is an official league text available for public distribution.

Unfsu America Fascisti League of Noth América F Macaluso League Macaluso Thomas United States of America Italy Fascist League of North America Fascist League Communitix

Mason Wins Hartford to Saybrook Boat Race

Raymond F Crist Commissioner of Naturalization stated that applicants for citizenship need not fear rejection if they admitted to membership in the Fascist party. A motor boat race for outboard cars covered the 40 mile from Hartford to Baybioos and was won in about two hours and seven minutes by Retburg of Hartford finishing just ahead of Fandall. The Labor Department and W R Crumb of the same area appeared during the naturalization hearing where the group admitted to citizenship.

Raymond F Crist Naturalization Telian Bristol Hartford Alby Carl H Mlcon Retburg Fandall Labor Department W R Crumb Retbury

Driver arrested in Norwalk for faulty brakes

Norwalk Conn September 25 by special courier Dintay D Darley 12 Wes Duive Doulson Long Island was arrested last night by officer Baines charged with driving a car with faulty brakes. He was released on $26 bond. His case is set to appear in Norwalk court tomorrow.

Norwatw Dintay D ‘Darley Duive Doulson Long Ieland Baines Norwalk Court

Lone Sea Rover Reaches England on World Cruise

Captain Thomas Drake known as the Lone Sea Rover arrives in Dover after a 20 000 mile voyage in his 36 foot Pilgrim origin Seattle. He sailed through Panama to the West Indies and up the East Coast visiting Bermuda and Tobago before heading toward London and plans to sail on to Scotland Norway Holland Germany the Mediteranean Suez and the East Indies then back to Seattle.

Dover Associated Press Thomas Drake Drake Seattle Washington San Francisco Santa Barbara Panama Canal Jalapago Islands Chile Cape Horn Uta Columbia Panama West Indies Florida New Yok London Scotland Orkney Shetlands Norway Holland Germany Mediteranean Holy Band Suez Canal East Indies China Japan Pacific Beattle

House Customs Probe to Resume Public Hearings

Washington September 25 The House Ways and Means sub committee investigating customs administration and personnel will resume public hearings on October 24 Chairman Bacharach Republican New Jersey announced due to the Senate not passing the deficiency bill funding the panel No hearings will be held outside Washington at present but customs posts may be visited after Congress convenes

Washington Associated Press House Ways and Means Bacharach New Jersey Senate Congress

Norwalk Driver Held After Slight Accident

Norwalk police arrested Joly G Guyresat of Soundview avenue South Norwalk after a wash on the Post road. Edward R Hall of 87 Admiral Street New Haven suffered minor injuries in the other car. Guyresat was released on 250 bond and faces Norwalk court tomorrow.

Norwalk Iby Speciat Joly G Guyresat Soundview Avenue Albin Rose Post Road Edward R Hall Admiral Street New Haven Guyiesat Tomorow

Dempsey Turney Fight Draws Exuberant English Visitors

English visitors in New York describe the Dempsey Turney bout as a “jolly” spectacle noting it was brutal and unlike anything seen in London. They praise the match and say they would come again to witness such a fight, expressing high enthusiasm for the bout.

New York Henry Sperce Hain Oiter J . Piper Res Payne Mr Pipe Old London Dempye Turney Tuney Dorel

Car theft report near Stratford and Kossuth streets

Joseph Musante of 46 Catherine Street reported to police that a Kia sedan was stolen from its parked location on Kossuth Street near Stratford Avenue last night. Police headquarters are investigating the theft.

Joseph Musante Catherine Abreet Bineaust Kia Kossuth Street Stratford Avenue

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