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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1921

Page

4

Milford G O P Rally in 3d District Tonight

In Oquepori on September 27 Republican and Democratic officials race to boost turnout before the town election. The Republicans hold a rally at Oak Grove Casino Harrison Park on Wednesday with Judge J D Brown Jr as principal speaker. Democrats plan rallies late this week with date to be announced.

Oquepori Oak Grove Harrison Park Third District Republican Club J. D. Brown Jr

Jitneymen Hearing Today in New Haven

The Public Utilities Commission will hold a hearing in New Haven in the aldermanic chamber this afternoon. A blanket permit application for jitneymen in the city is under review, while arguments for licenses on the Wim Street line will also be heard.

New Haven Pubblic Utilities Commission Aldermathc Cormils Sion Wim Street

Isaughnessey Takes Over Bridgeport Evening Star

The Bridgeport Evening Star was sold at auction to William J. Shaughnessey of the Eastern Engineering and Construction Company for 11500. Mortgage debts total 21069. Auctioneer was Charles Lee of New York, brother of Receiver Henry Lee, with two bidders including Jacob Levy and Mr. Shaughnessey.

Bridgeport Evening Star William J. Shaughnessey Eastern Engineering and Construction Company Charles Lee New York City Henry Lee Jacob Levy Compo Ina Shaughnessey

Trustee Appointed for Jeremiah Holmes Estate

At a bankruptcy hearing before a referee in bankruptcy, George B. Clark was named trustee of the Jeremiah Holmes estate. Appraisers named were William H. Moffitt, Lawrence J. Gill, and Frank H. Hannon.

Joan Keogh George B. Clark Jeremiah Holmes Strira William H. Moffitt Lawrence J. Gill Frank H. Hannon

Probable cause found in assault case against George Kable

George Kable of 264 Oak Street was bound over to the Criminal Superior Court in the basin of $2,000 after arraignment in city court for a preliminary hearing on charges of assault upon Delgart Wilson with intent to kill.

George Kable Oak Streen Delgart Wilson Criminal Superior Court

Autoist fined and license revoked in city court

Alex Edman of Tunis Hill Road Fairfield charged with operating an automobile while under the influence of liquor was fined 100 dollars and deprived of his driver's license. An automobile owned by Norman Oliver of 720 Brooks Street will be held by the police until Oliver pays a 10 dollar fine for a speeding conviction.

Alex Edman Tunsis Hill Road Fairfield Ender Hquor Norman Oliver Brooks Street Oliver

Isuphrick Steel Declares Quarterly Dividend

Pittsburg Ha Sept Directors of the Superior Steel corporation of Pittsburgh yesterday passed the regular quarterly dividends of 2 percent on the first and second preferred stocks. It was announced today.

Pittsburgh Superior Steel Corporation of Pittsburgh Yester

Br. RR Brakeman Killed at Medway New London

Herbert C. Jewatt of 58 Mitchell Street Groton 37 years old freight brakeman was killed instantly on the Medway railroad when the locomotive derailed after a brake failure. He fell under following cars leaving a wife and four children.

New London Herbert C. Jewatt Mitchell Street Groton A&e Whia

Mexicans urged to release Setzdd mission asset

Washington dispatch reports the state department and the American consul in Mexico are seeking the release of the Madero Institute. Al Saltido, a southern Baptist educational mission, had property seized in 1917 amid revolutions and is now run as a municipal school.

Washington State Department Baleille Mexico Madero Institute al Saltido Southern Baptist Contvention

Let's Go slogan of Engine No 11 at Black Rock

A garbled notice praises Engine Company No 11 led by Lieut Bennett in Bridgeport area Black Rock. It highlights firefighters on duty at the jetty district near Fairfield Rock residents and describes their apartment house as the operational base.

Engine No. 11 Black Rock Bridgeport Bennett Fairfield Rock

Lilies of the Field review says taste shapes reception

A Park Theatre opening night review critiques Marie Doro in Lilies of the Field, noting audience expectations of shock and the play’s themes of Maisie type characters, divorce intrigue, and social mores. The piece praises Doro’s performance and the supporting company, while labeling overall judgment as matters of personal taste.

Marie Doro Liles Marie Doro Norman’ Trevor the Park Theatre Maisie Bernard Shaw Mrs. Warren Marie Dora Realife Ets Trevor

Lyric Theatre Delivers Laughter In The Hot Tentot

The Lyric Theatre draws crowds with The Hot Tentot a farcical comedy of the horse and the Steeplechase. Audiences are treated to constant mirth as the authors weld wording and action to provoke laughter throughout the performance reaching peak humor.

Lyric Theatre

Davison Seeks Health at Georgia Estate in Winter

Henry P. Davison of J P Morgan convalesces at his Long Island home after surgery and plans to recover fully this winter at his Thomasville Georgia estate. He has leased his Park Avenue residence to Marshall Field of Chicago.

New York Henry P. Davison J. P. Morgan and Company Hig Long Island Thomasville Park Avenue Marshal Field Chicago

Wally Reid Picture Closes at Poli's Tonight

Wally Reid exits Poli's tonight with Much Speed, making way for Charles Ray in The Ol Swimmin Hole based on James Whitcomb Riley verse. Ray's film draws on nostalgia while Poli's showcases vaudeville and a Friday amateur show featuring J. Raymond Johnson and His Five. The continuous performances policy remains popular.

Wally Charlie Poli Wallace Reidie Charles Ray Charles’ Ray James Whitcomb Riley Pols J. Raymond Johnson

French Railways Electrified by 1925 Plan

Paris Sept 27 The Midi Railway Company announced 1000 miles of southern France lines will be electrified by 1924 with three large power houses delivering 186000 horsepower. Main lines use 1500 volt cables and triple rails. branches use overhead wires and lower horsepower locomotives. Passenger trains on main lines expected 56 mph. freight 30 mph, branch lines 50 mph. Extension plans aim to link the Pyrenees with the Alps and northern coal districts.

Paris France Midi Railway Company Ines Plang Pyrenees Alps

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