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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1927

Page

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Japanese Fire on Mob in Shanghai Wounds Two

Japanese sailors in Hankow fired on looters to disperse a mob, wounding two Chinese. Civilians fled as shops were looted. Japanese nationals took refuge on ships. Reinforcements ordered from Nanking and Shanghai. Americans evacuating Shanghai with cruisers Richmond Marblehead Cincinnati due tomorrow. The American Chamber of Commerce urged concerted action to restore security in China. Women and children flee as evacuation of Hankow nears completion with several ships aiding.

Shanghai China Hankow Yangiseami Concessior Nanking Second of China United States Richmond Marblehead Cincinnati John R. ¥. Blakeley Iong Kong Canton Kwanztung Hankeow Althouh Frank P. Lockhart Woowing Luenho Inchang Anking An Whe Pengfu

Postal Service Strikes Halt Amoy District Operations

Strikes have shut down the entire postal service in Amoy District as unrest spreads through Fukuen province. Foreign merchants complain of halts, and Postal Commissioner Forzinett, a French national, was briefly held by strikers before release by Chinese naval authorities. Foreign protection reportedly provided by American, British, and Javanese warships in the harbor.

Amoy Te Amoy Fukuen Shanghal Forzinett Atxaieloek Saturdsynishs

Guerilla activity reported in Shanghai amid street clashes

Exchange Telegraph dispatch from Shanghai says guerrillas were extremely busy over the weekend with police and troops in brick street fighting. Machine guns were used and there were several Chinese casualties reported.

Shanghai London

American Chamber of Commerce Intervenes in China Crisis

United action by powers urged by American body as the American Chamber of Commerce condemns militarism and mob violence in China. The statement backs US protection measures, notes evacuations in the Yangtse valley, and warns propaganda risks while commending Marines in Shanghai and incoming troops.

API American Chamber of Commerce China Nanking United States Shanhai

Trouble in China Seen as Possible World War Trigger

Dr Edwin D. Harvey of Yale warns a China crisis could spark a world war involving Britain and Russia, risking U S entry within five years. He cites Russian influence, Communist organization across Chinese industries, and fears Britain might declare war on China as a trigger.

Edwin D. Harvey Yale-in-China China United States Yale United Church Chin Great Britain Russia America Kew Haven Ching Land Fioland Pacific Ocean Japan Harvey Iater

1 600 Marines bound for China reach San Diego

Four troop trains of the Sixth Marines from Philadelphia arrive in San Diego with Colonel Harold Snyder and staff aboard the Henderson undergoing repairs for voyage to China. More trains expected to bring about 1,600 men by Wednesday or Thursday. In New York, Rabbi Stephen Wise warned that Jewish students who change names and abandon religious life face greater discrimination in colleges than those who profess their faith.

China San Diego Calif Sixth Marines Philadelphia Harold Snyder Henderson New York Stephen &. Wice Carnegie Hall Universitier

Sugared In the cent or Tontor are idents

A fragmented page summary notes various topics including church endorsements, international tension with China possibly leading to war, local and national news items, judicial matters, crash and helicopter updates, and weather. Mentions of individuals such as Troutle and Gant appear amid scattered references to legal and crime cases, political angles, and economic notes.

China Dee Barter Forina Sleelaree

Bowling Alleys Open As Police Lift Sunday Ban

Police lifted a Sunday closure order on bowling alleys previously forced by a Fairfield Avenue church complaint about weekend openings. Alleys reopened briefly as authorities gave no explanation for the ban and owners remained reticent about the reversal.

Fairfield Avenue Ru Douse Atleva

Coolidge son weekend visit to Governor Trumbull’s Plainville home

John Coolidge, returning Amherst student and son of President Coolidge, spent a weekend at Governor John H. Trumbull’s Plainville residence. He arrived with Miss Florence Trumbull, toured nearby towns, and attended a late supper and dancing at Club Worthy Hills before heading back to Amherst with Miss Trumbull.

Plainville John Coolidge Remsume Ammverse College John H.trumbull Hartford Florence Trumbull Young Coolidge Miss Trumbull Governor Trumbull President Coolidge Hare Union Station Worthy Hills Mr. Kegs Plainvile Migs Trumbuka

Submarine S-17 Crashes Into Mare Island Bridge Causeway

A U S Navy submarine S-17 collided with the Mare Island drawbridge causeway near Vallejo California while near San Pablo Bay. The submarine sustained damage to the conning and machinery areas, several crewmen were injured, and the vessel was towed to the Mare Island base. Rear Admiral John J Phigton led the personnel in command and the crew was extracted from the wreckage.

Vallio Mare Island San Pablo Bay Tinehera Oteetals John J, Phigton

Six Ex Outlaws Killed in Battle with Federal Forces

Six members of the outlaw gang blamed for the Larado to Mexico City passenger train raid were killed Friday in a clash with federal forces. Two federal troops were killed and five wounded. Nantez Hernandez, a sub chief of the gang, was among the reported dead.

Larado Mexico City War Department Nantez Hernandez

Carol Quits Paris for Balkan Border Departure

Prince Carol former crown prince of Romania leaves Neuilly for an unannounced destination after reports of King Ferdinand's serious illness. He flies toward the Balkans or near the Roumanian frontier, accompanied by nine friends. Paris police are alerted, guards doubled, and frontier posts notified amid rumors of Hungarian support.

Paris Balkans Ferdinand Romania Carol Neuilly Hs A. An le Bounget Tee Xumiiiees India Meulily Mme Gupescu Zizi Lambrino Atte All Frontier Posts France Bucharest Hungary Balkan

Churches Endorse Simpson Crusade

Religious leaders from five churches in Reidzeport voiced support for Rev. 4 W. Simpson and his crusade. At a United Congregational forum and morning sermons they praised his conduct, urging respect for law and praising his work despite perceived handicaps. Catholic pastor Father Wilson noted the church does not interfere in politics but supports obedience to the law.

W. Simpson We Nava Horace Day Simpson Chartea Simpson Tehran Olivet Ebarred Tierbert S. Brown Mr. Simpson Reidzeport Denouining al Fey Simpsons Erneat Wilson St. Mary's Church Father Wilson

Norwalk Woman Slays Husband in Defense of Daughter’s Honor

In New York on April 3, Winifred Stoner, wife of Louis Hyman, admits to shooting her husband after an argument over coffee. The case unfolds amid a backdrop of family drama including Winifred Sackerville Stoner and the daughter’s contentious divorce proceedings. authorities await action on the Supreme Court recommendation while reporting details of domestic tensions and a famed family lineage.

Norwalk Cook Winifred Stoner New York Winifred Tere Referen Supreme Court Louis Hyman Haingoodr Winifred Sackerville Stoner Wonderchild Heanor

Five Shots End Fatal Quarrel In Norwalk Home

Mrs Sadie Ruscello fired five times during a quarrel at her Norwalk home after her husband allegedly assaulted their ten year old daughter Rose. He died from wounds as she surrendered to police and was held on murder charges. The couple had been married 14 years and the daughter was the only child. The husband, a forty four year old hatter at the American Hat company, had previously faced assault charges and a court agreement.

Americas Charabter Joan Cuntidien Norwalk Sleyx Aefouts kiWrg Bar Arould Ciady Jareulie Cootares Sunderland Mra Sadie Izello Liberty Norwalk Rascello Myre Bivelo Bascelle Fuscelo Roberts Seello Hixy Poitce Willun Pennington Ht Martin Rosevelly White Loktoy Dangl Co Ltuse Nother Drawston Turcello T ‘O Headquarters Rose Reat Ruscello American Hat Company

Dry Law Success Up To New Force Wheeler States

Washington April 2. Succe ssful enforcement now hinges on how the prohibition administration operates under the new reorganization. Wayne Wheeler, Anti Saloon League general counsel, says the bill fixes responsibility by placing the treasury secretary in charge of appointing the prohibition commissioner and organizing the bureau. He foresees less politics and more pep in enforcement and notes over 2,000 agents will weed out incompetents and safeguard efficiency.

Washington Civil Service, Law Wayne BB. Wheeler Coonsel Anti-Saloon League League Wheeler Secretary of the Treasury

Siamese Twins Occupy Newark Church Pulpit

In Newark New Jersey on April 2 Mary and Margaret Gibb fifteen year old Siamese twins from Holyoke Massachusetts served as the pulpit lesson at the Church of the Redeemer. Dr Henry T Rage preached and used the twins to illustrate life after death noting two souls in one and that pinching one twin affects the other. The girls sang There's a Reason for Everything More after the sermon.

Newark N. J AB Mary Margaret Gibb Holyoke Masa Church of the Redeemer Enry Rage Stoxe Alay

One Dead and a Dying After Weekend Motorcycle Accidents

One man 56 named John B McLennan died at Bridgeport hospital after a Saturday night auto strike. Albert Delluca 20 is dying at St Vincent s with ruptured skull and multiple injuries from a motorcycle crash. Joseph Glynn 19, riding tandem, has a fighting chance with multiple injuries. Paul J Frederickson 20 and Frank Cremins 105 Atlantic street were lightly injured in a separate incident.

John B. McLennan Orchard Street Bridgeport Hospital Albert Delluca Brothwell Street Iranistan Bt. Vincent's Hospital Joseph Glynn Paul J. Frederickson Avenue Fairfield Frank Cremins Atlantic Street Post Publshing Company

Fire damages garment shop at Stratford Avenue

A blaze at the Ladies Apparel Manufacturing Co in a building at 175 Stratford Avenue yesterday afternoon caused several hundred dollars in damage before firefighters led by Assistant Chief Thomas Burds contained it. The fire started near a heater and spread through the upper floors, forcing entry and hampered by crowded conditions. Water damage also affected Carnival Supply on the ground floor.

Ladies Apparel Manufacturing Company Stratford Avenue Thomas Burds Carnival

Coolidge Praises Bible Shape Of Society And Government

President Coolidge argues that widespread familiarity with the Bible underpins American society and government. He warns diminished faith would threaten foundations, noting the Bible’s literary value and its role in spiritual and moral uplift across communities.

Washington Coolidge Wade Toway Eugene 5. Thompson Church of the Eprphany 4. H. Philips

Pastor Reads Own Resignation at Stratford Church

The Rev. H. Francia Hine, pastor of Christ Church Stratford, reads his resignation to church consistory. He accepts a call to Trinity Torrington, to take effect July 1. Tomorrow at 8 pm parishioners are invited to the parish house to consider action on the resignation.

H. Francia Hine Christ Church Stratford Trinity Hine J. Ho Roserpaugh Mr Hine

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