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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1924

Page

5

Sawyer Funeral Attended by Harding's Widow

Marion Ohio residents paused today as Dr. Charles Elmer Sawyer personal physician to the late President Harding was laid to rest at White Oaks Farm and Marion cemetery. Funeral officiated by Rev Jesse Swank drew hundreds from surrounding areas and dignitaries from Washington. Mrs Florence Kling Harding attended, remaining stoic despite grief, as 57 hospital staffers paid their respects. Burial followed in the Sawyer plot near President Harding's tomb.

Marion Associated Press Charles Elmer Sawyer Harding White Oaks Farm Sawyer Jesse Swank Epworth M. E Washington Florence Kling Harding President Harding

Enthusiastic Milford rally forms Davis club

A Milford Democratic rally at Fort Trumbull Beach Community club house drew over 100 attendees as plans began for a John W. Davis club. Philip Troup and Miss Martha Moore spoke on organization and election prospects, with 40 charter members signing and a next meeting set for October 6 to inaugurate the group.

Milford Telgram Service Fort Trumbull Beach John W. Davis Club Philip Troup New Haven Martha Moore State Federation Democratic Women's Club William T. Hoyt Jeanette Robinson Parkirde Susan Platt Miss Robinson St. Peter's Church Sybil Nettleton Virginia Hoar Ethlyn Wison Iris Chattaway Helen Smi Broadstreet Posturity Insurance Company Clara Fenn Lafayette Street Jridgeport Red Cross Society Fede Milford Arms Elm City

Germany protests French import tax after debt plan

Berlin reports the German government protested France's 26 percent import duty on German goods. Berlin says it is prepared to cooperate in collecting the levy during the transition period and will be credited with the monthly yield to refund administration costs.

Berlin Agsouiated France Germany

Riots Endanger Americans in Nicaragua Dispatch

A State Department despatch from the American legation in Nicaragua reports riots on September 23 at Bragmans Bloff that endangered American lives and property. Representations were made to the Nicaraguan government which ordered local officials to restore order. The dispatch says the situation is now normal under authorities.

Washington Bragmans Bloff Nicaragua State Department Legation Nical Ehief

Farmer Walter Morris Dies in Apparent Accident

In Torrington a Roxbury farmer, Walter Morris, 69, died after falling from a wagon. Investigators say alcohol impairment caused the fall, a wheel passing over his head. A companion, Timothy Dwyer, was later identified. initial foul play concerns were dismissed. Morris fell about 109 yards beyond where Dwyer alighted.

Torrington Walter Morris Roxbury New Milford Anthony Tomanin Detectivea Tomanio Timothy Dwyer Dwyer

Ram Runners Use Launch as Decoy to Protect Cargo

New London September 26 A speed launch Dick of New York at 86 knots decoyed to lure pursuers after a sister ship allegedly ran shoreward with liquor. Tampa US Coast Guard cutter arrested seven crew members and brought them to port. The other vessel crew faces charges of resisting arrest running without lights and fraudulent papers. Names given include Bernard and Carrol master Thom as Duffy James Callins Fisher Block Island H R Thompson Joan Sonni Clarence Thompson. Master and two crew members refused to give addresses. All held for hearing at four this afternoon in the customs house before Commissioner Earl Mathewson.

New London New York Tampa Bernard & Carrol Thomas Duffy James Callins J. Fisher Block Island H. R. Thompson West Q3 Street Joan Sonni West 57Th Street Clarence Thompson West 83 Street Customs ‘House United States Earl Mathewson

Soviet Replies to Hughes Silence Reported in Washington

Washington reports say statements from Soviet foreign minister Tehchitsin were received in silence at the State Department and no official comment was available. The reply is believed to address Secretary Hughes pamphlet on Russian policy used in a Republican campaign text. Officials do not expect any shift toward restoring formal U S Russian commercial ties.

Washington Hughes State Department Russia Harding Coolidge

Prince of Wales Visits Masons at High River Ranch

The Prince of Wales arrives at the High River Alberta ranch on his special train and meets local Masonic members. He notes his senior wardenship in the English Grand Lodge, while party members suffer from colds after a sleet storm.

High Riv Alta Prince of Wales Ranch Masonic Lodge George Young Masonic Grand Lodge of England W. L. Carlyle Sir Waller Peacock

Connecticut Company Starts More One Man Cars

PUDNAM Sept 26 It became known here today that the Connecticut Company will commence operation of one man cars over their line between Now Grosvenodalev and Central Village starting Sunday morning next. The cars now in use on the line have been converted for the purpose. The same hourly service will be maintained and fare paid as passengers leave the cars.

Pudnam Connecticut Company Comence Grosvenodalev Central Village

Bank Bandits Take $2000 in Chicago Hold Up

Two gunmen held up the West City Trust & Savings on the northwest side at about noon today and fled with about $2000. Bank employees said an early report of $10,000 was inflated and the actual loot was far smaller. Police were alerted and search efforts began nearby.

Chicago West City Trust & Savings

New Hand Bags Range Priced At Two Ninety Five

The listing highlights new handbag styles priced at 2.95 featuring patent leather under arm designs to match any costume. Also shown are envelope and handle styles in gray brown and tan and finishes in beaver calf and vachette.

Gerona Oriona Constanzia Marvella

New Fall Styles In Gloves

Fall fashion features a complete range of gloves and gauntlets with varied cuffs and finishes. Two clasp champ suede gloves sell at 59 cents, champ suede gauntlets with strap wrist at 1 dollar, and other gauntlets range from 1.50 to 1.95 dollars. Kid gloves with two tone and cut out cuffs fetch 2.50 to 3.95 dollars.

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