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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1927
Page
2
Moscow diary reports grave fears that Chiang Kai-shek may turn against the communists and leftists after Hankow coup, potentially aligning with northern militarists. Foreign sources claim China faces internal plots and a counter-revolution as Chiang consolidates with rightist Kuomintang factions.
Cantonese leaders prepare for a pivotal conference to end factional splits within the Nationalists. Wang Ching-Wei chairs with support from Nan ing moderates, amid calls to present a united front against Northern forces and foreign aggression. Hankow communists urge boycotting Nanking talks to keep party unity.
The Association of Japanese Residents in Peking has sent a formal request to Japan's premier foreign minister and naval ministers urging reinforcements to safeguard Japanese lives and property in the city amid rising tensions in April.
The report outlines Northern forces advancing toward Nanking after a Cantonese setback at Pukow on the Yangtse. It notes Chiang Kai-shek and Eugene Chen pursuing differing paths, a rift within the Nationalist party, and Northern allies seizing the moment for potential recapture at Nanking. Foreign missions evacuate as Canton seeks to restrain unrest.
Lisbon April 13 The Portuguese transport sails for Macao China with munitions four hundred troops to be boarded at Lourenco Marques Portuguese East Africa The AP reports the voyage continues under tightened security amid regional tensions and colonial logistics.
Moscow reports Tass denies reports of Soviet troop concentrations along the Manchurian border. The agency cites a pacific tone to a recent Soviet note to the Pe king government as reflecting policy toward China.
Chinese residents of Shanghai protested to authorities via Mrs. Herman Lin, wife of the former YMCA chairman, on behalf of several women’s groups. They object to foreign soldiers searching Chinese women entering the foreign settlement and request that searches be conducted by women.
In Bridgeport superior court the first day of a $10,000 slander action filed by George H. Beers against John H. Candee featured multiple witnesses. Candee admitted uttering remarks but claimed a justification. witnesses testified to Beers’ character, with testimony focusing on the impact of the alleged slander and Candee’s alleged intent to harm Beers.
The legislature designated four eight year terms for the Superior and Supreme courts starting 1928 with Justice Wheeler to serve until December 1 1990 at age 70. Isaac Wolfe of New Haven and Christopher Avery of Clinton were reappointed to eight year terms from August 8 1928 and December 15 1928. Judge Ranke will join the Supreme Court this Summer after a path through bankruptcy court and prior Norfolk area appointments. One vacancy remains for Governor Trumbull to fill due to Judge Leonard Nickerson turning 70 next October. Salaries rise from 9490 to 12000 for associate and chief justices under this year’s act.
Fragmentary OCR shows a six year old making a striking remark about killing. The passage references a woman dead, a funeral held Friday afternoon, and a coroner investigation. Details are garbled but imply a young boy's alarming statement linked to a homicide probe.
The Beach family saga unfolds as Stratford based Beach fights guardianship and control of his estate amid accusations of bigamy with Mere Watson and a concealed daughter Winifred. New York and Connecticut courts hear conflicting testimonies from relatives including wife Helen Beach and sons Frederick and Alfred.
Millicent Rogers receives a divorce with French law rules cited. The decree bars remarriage for ten months. the husband, legally separated, may remarry since the wife pursued the divorce. Catholic doctrine technically ignores the prior marriage in this case. Grounds cited include desertion and refusal to return to the marital home, with the decree deemed a corrective measure by experts.
In New York on April 13 AP reports the decree of absolute divorce granted Countess Salm in Paris mirrors earlier plans to sue Count Ludwig Salm-Hoogstraeten. The prior separation suit was adjourned March 21, with reports of a $300,000 settlement and custody of Peter, three, to the count one month each. The Countess, formerly Miss MuLevent Rogers heiress to Henry H. Rogers' $40 million fortune, wed in January at City Hall against her parents' wishes.
New York April 14 Mrs Victoria Lederer sister in law of W Durant automobile magnate today asked police to search for her husband Ward Lederer who she says did not return to his New York home after leaving it Their Wall Street office January 27 1925 She says she believes her husband s relatives are keeping him from her.
New York April 13 AP A reporter from the New York leveling Post describes an airborne interview at Roosevelt Field with Bert Acosta and Cinensei Dr Chamberlain as they chase an endurance record. The communication occurred at 1500 feet using sign language via a megaphone and close proximity of a Tiellanca monoplane. The reporter read lips and noted Acosta’s head in sight while Chamberlain appeared to gesture a message about family.
Acosta and Chamberlin set an American endurance record over Long Island flying the Bellanca monoplane. They logged about 2,600 miles from takeoff at Roosevelt Field with nearly full moon and calm conditions. They expected to break the world record as dawn neared, aided by favorable rotor performance and minimal wind.
Governor fills vacancies in appointive state posts. Allen named to unexpired term ending July 193. Commissioner Allis resignation effective last August, Maher and Kimball also announced. Waterbury figure Arthur T. Kimball reappointed. term ends July 1 next.
Haven holds until 1929 as candidates for commissioner eyed by former Senator William G Park of Hanover Senator Lee Roy Robbins of Norwich Samuel B Alling of Willimantic and John Ir Guns Han an of Hartford along with supporters from the State Central Committee and Connecticut Federation of Labor. Friends of each candidate pressed the governor for backing while state officials weighed options. The contest cooled with little recent public activity.
Miss Maria Gilroy of 700 Shelton Street dies at St Vincent's hospital. Survived by sister Annie brother John Golden and nieces. Funeral from 760 Shelton Street at 8:30am then St Charles Church at 9. Interment in St Michael's Cemetery Newhauld Greenwood. Also reported Greenwood resident 50 of 633 Park Avenue dies at Bridgeport Hospital. Funeral 2pm from Frank Polke Parlors 773 State Street. Interment Lakeview Cemetery. Mary A Stenson, wife of Matthew Stenson, dies after illness. Survived by husband and son William. funeral at St Augustine's Church 10am. Requiem Mass not held Good Friday. mass April 20. Interment St Michael Cemetery. Jennie M Rolfe, widow of John A Holfe, dies. Survived by daughters Mrs John Shey and Mrs Howard Allen, brother Edwin Potts. Funeral from daughter’s home 140 Edna Avenue tomorrow at 2pm. Rev Willam McDermott to officiate. Interment Lake View Cemetery. Mrs Agnes Brust, widow of John Brust, dies. Funeral from Joseph Wunder's home 10 Woodland Avenue at 2:85pm Thursday. Burial in Park Cemetery.
Secretaries of local fraternal organizations are urged to notify The Telegram of any meeting dates or special events. The list includes Ladies Auxiliary to Raymond W Harris Post 145 W F W 53 Cannon Street and many other lodges and orders across Bridgeport including Catalpa Circle 426 Canton Street Circolo Roma Club Noble Avenue and Park City outfits along with trade councils and unions.
Detroit April 12 CAP Senator Reed said he would back a select committee only if it would finish work begun, while warning against a committee kept at anyone’s beck and call. Heed, head of the Senate Campaign Fund Investigations panel, noted Senator Fess would not join the body, referencing his prior stance. The $1,000,000 libel suit involving Aaron Sapiro and Henry Ford nears its end, with defense counsel's role under review and several weeks remaining.
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