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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1924
Page
7
New Britain Herald editor Johnstone Vance was nominated by acclamation at the Democratic convention in New Britain with 152 delegates in attendance. Vance is the son of former congressman Robert J. Vance.
In Rome the Pope granted an audience to Jackie Coogan, the American child star of motion pictures. The Pontiff was amused as the youngster, admiring Vatican splendor, suggested the apostolic palace and Peter's Square would make a fine setting for a movie.
James Barrett of Brookfield sues Oscar Swanson of New Freston for 10000 damages claiming a May 1 collision on Newtown road caused permanent injuries including spine damage. Dorothea Lawson is defendant in a separate suit with Catherine Snyder seeking 1500 for a boy struck on Slate street last June 28. John F. Grady, ex alderman, sues Julia A. Greene for 15000 after an auto crash on Sheridan street last October 31.
A New York Central Lines Magazine item notes Smith eagerly hosts a poker party after a falling out with his partner and aims to test the old saying go lucky in love, lucky at cards through the event.
Frank Lloyd’s The Sea Hawk, filmed aboard four 16th century ships with hundreds of galley slaves, arrives at New Lyric Theatre. A star cast including Milton Sills Enid Bennett and Lloyd Hughes showcases lavish sets, costumes and a sprawling Algerian pirate backdrop.
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