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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1926

Page

24

Groom Seeks Police Help to Claim Bride From Father

Albert A. Proulx twenty three of 107 Wayne street a shipping deck worker married Miss Emily Whiteman eighteen of 4312 Poplar Street on September 4. After a quarrel over living arrangements the father of the bride sought to nullify the marriage prompting Proulx to seek authorities. He declared he wanted his wife and claimed the bride was willing to live with him, while the father opposed and warned of further action. Prosecutors suggested a man’s outspoken pursuit in this case. A betting tie in their circle added a curious twist to the domestic dispute.

Albert A. Proulx Wayne Street Emily Whiteman Poplar Street Proulx William Whiteman Emily Dad Whiteman West End Piouly Clarence O. Lister Clarance

Funeral for Danbury branch railroad official held in Stamford

Clifford D. Perkins, Allision engineer on the Danbury branch of the New Haven and Central New England Railroads, was laid to rest at Woodhurst Cemetery after a Stamford service at 420. Rev Alfred Grant Walton officiated, with many railroad colleagues among the pallbearers and floral tributes from friends in the industry.

Stamford Clifford D. Perlins Allision Danbury New Haven Central New England Railroad Grove Street Alfred Grant Walton Congregational Church Woodhund Verkina Robert L.r Pearson New York Perkine Walter D Warren Boston New York, New Rasen and Stanford Piilroad Jack Hollyworth

England Adopts 200 Aliens Barred by U S

London September 29 The Homme Offer granted permission to more than 200 Russian Polish Lithuanian and Cacrico Slovakian refugees held in Southampton since 1923 for relocation to London for housing and work while awaiting admission to the United States. They had been shipped back by American authorities and supported by steamship lines as stateless persons.

London

Amusements Preview With Frank Kirk and Shufflin Sam

Frank Kirk, the musical tramp, will be seen in a famous musical act. Manager Lynch promises another treat for patrons and warns to watch display advertisements for Shufflin Sam From Alabam and related show details.

Frank Kirk Lynch

Aurt ig and Lamon's Give and Take at Park Theatre

Hurtig and Beamon present Abe Reynolda in Wave and Take a burlesque comedy at the Park Theatre. Reynolds lands a role suited to his talent for Jewish character types, signaling a broader development in his stage persona.

Hurtig Beamon Columbia Burlesque Abe Reynolda Park Theatre Mr. Reynolds

Cameo Theatre presents So Tig Is Paris in weeklong run

Cameo Theatre continues So Tig Is Paris through the week with its lively scenes and city of romance humor. Lubitsch style plays out as a French doctor, his wife, and former lover complicate plots amid Charleston scenes and a Parisian ball. The Cameo Orchestra performs excerpts from Rose Marie. Saturday offers a children's matinee at 19 now featuring The Kid with Charlie Chaplin and Jackie Casgan and Wild Justice as the associate feature.

Tig Paris Cameo Theatre Lubitsch M. D Charleston Dress Pater Ruth Miller Moris Bue Cameo Anita Vassil Norches Charlie Chaplin Jnckie Casgan The Kid Peter the Great

Lon Chaney in The Penalty at Majestic Theatre

Lon Chaney known as the man of 1001 faces brings The Penalty to the Majestic. He wears leg pads to appear legless, undergoing torture scenes and a demanding performance to convey a human fiend. An intense film program and musical numbers headline the week’s show.

Lon Chaney Majestic Theatre Lolay Fenalty San Francisco Buzzard Soga Morg Pn Majestic News Gema

Hartford Deplores Court Congestion

President Lucius F. Robingon announced a plan to address overcrowding at Hartford polices court after talks with experienced lawyers. The city had already applied for funds to modify the court and speed proceedings amid rising congestion.

Hartford Deplores Hartford Lucius F. Robingon Hartford County Robbingon Kawsers

North Carolina Sheriff Rewarded For Capture

A reward of five hundred dollars was on its way to Sheriff F Cahe of Warnesqvilie for the capture of George Parney in the case of Eugene Crawford’s shooting. Parney had been arrested and released prior to Gov Melei intervention, and the Cambridge City Council votes the reward to the captor once Parney is returned to Cambridge.

Cambripg F Cahe Warnesqvilie George Parney Eugene Crawford Cambridge Varley Panera Cambridge Clity Council Kharlif Cabs Tarley Melei

Convict and laborer burned to death in city fire

Two inmates George Brown a state prison convict and Ralph Murase an Indian laborer died when a forest fire spread toward the city. Another prisoner missing is feared dead as the wind drives flames into the forests near Hera and Lake Tahog. The blaze threatens the area but danger to the city has passed.

City George Brown Ralph Murase Hera Lake ‘Tahog

Radio exports rise as nations adopt broadcasting abroad

Government report notes booming U S radio exports valued at 1,000,000 last year with 1926 eight-month indicators pointing to a new peak. Nations world wide expand stations, while licensing varies. Europe, South America, Australia, and Asia show growth. Sweden and the United Kingdom lead sets per capita. Greece restricts ownership. Brazil plans daily broadcasts for coffee news.

Wasitington Rept Commerce Department Sted Europe South America Australia South Africa Japan India Americas WJ4 KDIKA Pittsburgh WOY Schenectady Daventry England United States France Salvador Tslea Sweden Union of South Africa Greece Germany United Kingdom Denmark Austia Beazil Sao Paulo Berlin Verona Brosdrost Paris Hatener Largpe

Former football star arrested for theft in Akron

Former football star and ex Westminster College player Bamonds from Akron Ohio was arrested today in Akron in connection with nearly $25,000 in negotiable bonds traced to Pittsburgh over a month ago and an attempted burglary of about $17,905 in bonds at Etna Pittsburgh suburb. New York detectives located him after his disappearance and detain him for bank loan fraud alleged at a savings bank in Akron. Captain John S Wood confirmed the arrest.

Akron Ohsa Bamonds Roach Westminster College New Wilmington Akron Pittsburgh Etna Focal New York Eamonds Ohio John S Wood, Allache Gerert Pershing

Violent Wind Strikes Cannes Leaving Two Dead

A violent wind storm hit Cannes and surrounding areas causing two deaths. The gale smashed countless windows and caused widespread damage as residents faced property loss and disruption.

Cannes France

Bobby Jones Elected Member of Royal and Ancient Club

Bobby Jones, renowned golfer who won the British Open at Mt Anne's last June with a 29 percent score, has been elected to membership in the Royal and Ancient Club at St Andrews, Scotland local reports say.

ST. Andrews Scotland Bobhy Jones Mt Anne’s Royal and Ancient Club of Andrews

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