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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1927

Page

8

Hearings Set on Connecticut Hydraulic Company Mergers

Hartford April 11 hearings before the legislative Incorporations committee will review proposed mergers of Westport and Shelton Water Companies into The Bridgeport Hydraulic Company. Samuel P. Senior seeks president and chief engineer roles for the merged entity, with two Senate petitions and twelve bills detailing charter amendments to authorize sale or consolidation subject to Public Utilities Commission approval.

Hartford Legislative Incorporations Committee Westport Shelton Bridgeport Hydrautic Co Samuel P. Senior Senate General Assembly State of Connecticut Patlia Utilities Commission Bridgeport Hydraulic Company Westport Water Company Shelton Water Co Ag Foliona House of Representatives Public Utilities Public Utilities, Commission Sald Westport Water Company Bridgeport Hydraulis Company Sai Bridgeport Hydraulic Company Bhalton Water Co Fair Company Realdenta Bridgeport Fairfield Stratford Dusiness Sald Company

Man Twice Foiled In Suicide Attempts In Hartford

Do Minico Mussoline 30, married, was rushed to St Francia hospital after a first failed plunge from a second story window at 107 Pleasant Street. He then took poison this afternoon and, though serious, was expected to recover.

Hartford DoMinico Mussoline St. Francia’ Hospital Pleasant Street

Woman Starts Sentence Man Gets His Freedom

In Frankfort Kentucky on April 11 AP Marle Jackson twenty seven caused Conda Dabney thirty three of Harlan Kentucky a taxicab driver to spend eleven months in the state penitentiary for a murder that was never committed She began her own term after pleading to a new five year sentence for confessing she tampered with Dabneys murder but his case was unrelated Also Dabney who had been serving life for Vickerys murder was pardoned after explaining he had merely run away

Frankfort Marle Jackson Conda Dabney Harlan Falally Dabney Mary Vickery Coal Creek Tenn

Accused Youths Deny Burglary Links in City Crimes

George Cotone and Albert Newland, both 21, deny involvement in a spate of hold ups and burglaries across Bridgeport, Stamford, Ridgefield, Danbury and New Haven. Bond rises to 10000 each as police expect stronger evidence before April 25 court presentation. A woman seen with them is questioned and likely to be released.

George Cotone Benham Avenue Albert Newland Harras Avenue Bridgeport Stamford Ridgefield Danbury New Haven William J. Buckley Newland Sliver Beach Cotone

Hearings Planned on Milk Importations Under Lenroot Taber Law

Washington April 11 AP tentative regulations for milk and cream imported into the United States under the Lenroot Taber law are being drafted and will likely prompt hearings in New York within weeks. Canadian shipments are mainly involved and expected to be well represented. Canada may file a brief. The act becomes effective May 17 and allows temporary permits pending farm and dairy inspections for imports.

Washington United States Department of Agriculture New York City

Drunken Driver Is Jailed In City Court

Maurice Kiely of 945 Grand Street was fined 100 and sentenced to 40 days in jail for four counts of operating with a suspended license by Judge William J. Buckley. Other city court cases include several drunkenness, speeding, and assault charges with fines and jail terms or continuances through April.

Maurice Kiely Grand Street Mcense Conta William J. Buckley Howard H. Jeliffe de Kalb Avenue Hquor Manuel J. Nunes Clifton N. J Costa Lexington Avenue Coats James Reno Poplar Street John Serka Willard Street Irving Smith West Cedar Setreet South Norwalk Heenie James Farquhar State Street Springfield Mass

Denhighs welcomed by Ancient Artillery in Boston

The Earl of Denhigh and the Countess of Denhigh arrived in Boston aboard the Cunarder Scythia. Officers of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of Boston greeted them as visitors for a planned three day stay with further honors to be arranged.

Boston Earl of Denhigh Honourable Artillery Company of London Countess of Denhigh Cunarder Scythia Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of

Prohibition Bureau Opens Civil Service Exams for 3500 Posts

The Civil Service Commission announced open competitive examinations for 3500 Bureau of Prohibition positions including chiefs, supervisors, administrators, investigators, agents, and warehouse watchmen. Written tests will be required for senior investigators and agent grades with exams in about 600 cities. Fingerprints and extensive personal investigations will accompany assessments of training, experience, and character. Applicants may obtain announcements and blanks from Washington or local boards.

Burreau Edward B. Doolan Anthony Manion Connecticut Congress Civil Service Civil Service Commission Bureau of Prohibiton Commission Thiuaanu Bureau of Prohibition Civil Service Commision Lfe United States Civil Service Comminston Washington D. C Board of Civil Service Examiners

Floating University scandal denies charges in New York

April 11 CAP reports former Kansas Governor Henry J Allen denies that the expedition aboard the ship Ryndam was a de tour by students including 460 men and 60 young women. He blames reports of excess on indulgence while noting plans for future voyages with separate ships for men and women and criticism of foreigners.

New York America Alenry J. Alien Kansas Ryndam Gald Hamburg Allen Wichita

Pittsfield Toys Club to Receive Major Gift

AP dispatch from Pittsfield Mississippi reports Marshall Cano of Datton announced a gift of about 1500 dollars to the Pittsfield Boys Club. The funds will fund a new building with an amphitheater and a large swimming pool for boys and a pool for women.

Pittsfield Marshall Cano Datton

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