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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1927

Page

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Cantonese Moderates Break With Reds In Hankow Drift Toward Civil War

In Shanghai on April 13 the moderates of the Cantonese government at Hankow split from the ruling radicals amid northern advances along the Yangtze. Chiang Kai-Shek backs impeachments of radical leaders, aims to form a new Nanking government, while Eugene Chen’s reply to foreign powers urges an international commission to settle Nanking outrages. The split casts doubt on Hankow’s authority and sparks a potential civil conflict.

Shanghai China Hankow Yangtse Eugene Chen Powera Chen United States Great Britain France Japan Italy Haakow Kuomirtane Nanking Chiang Kai-Shek Quo Tai-Chi Mafta Chiang Lendere Michael Borodin Actng George Hsu Chien Chen Tu-Haiu Communist Party Tung Ping-Shan Teng Yen-T Borodin

Forget Rights in China U S Told

ROCHESTGOR NY April 15 AP America s policy in China should be friendship not timidity or following others A W Beaven pastor of Lake Avenue Baptist church who returned said foreign nations may surrender rights for favors, but only the form of helping China risks eroding influence, with risks greater than gains from relinquishing rights

Rochestgor America China A W Beaven Lake Avenur England Ruseln Tongland America

Acosta May Be Left Behind on Paris Trip

The New York World reports Brice Goldsborough may join Clarence D. Chamberlin on the Bellanca plane for the New York to Paris night flight, with Bert Acosta possibly left behind due to uncertain navigator status and past endurance record evening.

Acosta Paris New York Brice Goldsborough Bellanca Clarence D. Chamberlin Goldeborough Mas Reniace Bert Acosta Chamberlin Chaberlin

Washington views note with doubt over Hankow reply

Washington officials weighed the Hankow note amid doubts on its adequacy to address Nanking outrages. The shift in China's political and military scene may affect responsibility and reparations, while Admiral Williams ordered ten American ships to Hankow to protect foreigners as tensions rise near Canton.

Washington Hankow White House State Department China Coolidge Willams Cincinnati Mazuna Shanghai Manila Nankh'ng Melan Ford Limerald

Peeper Arrested After Franklin Main Street Chase

From Westport came Frank D Wilder forty a farm hand arrested after a girl Helen Reilly twenty nine and neighbors pursued him through Franklin and Main streets. Wilder denied peeping but admitted being in the neighborhood and was held on breach of the peace on two hundred dollars bond.

Westport Fridgepot Gir Frankin Main Streets Franklin Street Frank D. Wilder Helen Reilly Wiliam J. Reilly Detective Bureau Washington Avenue Catherine Street East Washington Main Street Robert Connors Albert Blair Polles

Easter Sunday Forecast Hints Mild Weather Across East

Washington April 16 Easter finery may be worn on eastern boulevards and main streets Sunday. Weather bureau predicts rising temperatures but rain possible in the afternoon in the lower lake region Ohio Tennessee and Mississippi. Strong sun not expected except in southern New England, Florida and Washington. Clouds generally temper the Easter mood inland.

Washington Mississippi River Weather Bureau Lower Lake Region Ohio Tennessee Mississippi New England Florida

Artre ms nabbed in hotel heee Beverly West divorce by husband

Fragmented page notes a series of local items including a hotel incident in Beverly West, a divorce, chases involving figures nicknamed Tom, and various legal and social happenings. The garbled text mentions multiple names and places, suggesting a crowded front with scattered briefs and notices across pages 1 and 21.

Captain to Quit Sea After 42-Year Period

Captain Frank F B Beadwell, famed sea captain, announces retirement after 42 years in service aboard vessels including the Titania and Deep. He sails the Adriatic on his final voyage, recalling pivotal moments from his career and wartime duties.

Sea York Frank FB Beadwell Adriatic London Vancouver

Police Prevent Re Enacting of Sacco Vanzetti Crime

Boston April 1 CAD Police prevented Eduard Hilton James and a group from Harvard Law School from staging a re enactment of the South Braintree payroll robbery and murders. Chief John Heaney warned against the demonstration and ordered James to move twice before threatening court action. A small party observed as James photographed the scene with police present ready to halt any disturbance.

Boston Edward H. James South Braintree Harvard James Cad Polles Eduard Hilton James Breton and Concord Nicola Sacco Fortolomeo Vanretti Harvard Law School John Heaney Abraham Wirth Fellowship of Youth For Peace Heaney Roy Oteer Snd

Actress Nabbed in New York Hotel Divorce Case

Serge Treshatry, Russian inventor with Stamford ties, won a divorce from Beverly West in Newburgh Supreme Court yesterday citing infidelity. The case followed a raid on a hotel room connected to actress tied to Edwin Eisner and the Park Theatre production “Drag.” West, Mae West’s sister, had appeared in City Court earlier with a civil matter settled by partial payment.

Serge Treshatry Stamford Supreme Cpart Newbergh N. Y Beverly West Edwin Eisner Titty Park Theatre Arcade Hotel Mae West

Carroll Improving After Doctor's Report

Greenville April 3 AP Earl Carroll New York theatrical producer remains under treatment in a city hospital as a Federal prisoner. Doctors report progress from an acute coma. Mrs Carroll is ill with bronchitis and cold but temperate. Carroll shows intermittent semiconscious responses and increasing tolerance for liquids.

Greenville Earl Carrol New York Carrol City Hospital Joan Pinkley Wald Carroll Wes Ehyalelann Amer Cema Tony

New Haven Carpenters to Earn Nine Dollars Daily

Nearly a thousand carpenters in New Haven Avon and vicinity will receive nine dollars per day starting May 1 under a stream of wage terms reached today between carpenters and builders. The new rate replaces eight dollars and includes no full Monday holiday.

New Haven New Avon Cary Carpenters Hatunliys

Macdonald Lands Spurns City Pomp on East Side Visit

James Ramsay Macdonald former British prime minister arrives in New York on a sentimental trip and declines full ceremonial welcome. He and his daughter Ishbel tour the Henry Street settlement and greet East Side residents, signaling a personal, modest visit contrasting with formal City Hall events.

MacDonald Spurns East Side NEW _ YORK James Ramsay Macdonald Great Britain United States Battery Ishbel Hanry Street Lilian D. Ward City Hall Henry Street

Rising Floods Hit Five States Prompt Large-Scale Evacuations

Across Arkansas Oklahoma Missouri Kansas and Tennessee rivers rose above banks as rain continued. Levee crews and volunteers worked through the night bolstering dikes with sandbags to block breaches while towns faced widespread farm and infrastructure damage and hundreds fled the rising waters.

Mississippi River Atazen Arkansas Oklahoma Missouri Thinais Tennessee Kangas Eattemo Mississippi Kansas Rocky Mountain Wyoming Colorado Casper Wyo Ty A Memphis Tenn Cil Lal Hickman Kentucky Misalsaippi Miles Eight Highteen Columbus Arkansas, White St Francis

80 MEN SUBDUE FIRE IN NEWTOWN

In Newtown on April 19 a forest fire threatened homes but was subdued after hours of fighting by four fire companies and eighty men. Damage to orchards and cultivated land may reach 20000 dollars. two apple orchards on the Johnston property, valued at 16000, were destroyed. Authorities suspect a continuation of a brush fire on James Froerell’s land. Firefighters from Newtown Hook and Ladder, Hawleyville, Stepney, and Dodgingtown kept the blaze from the Hard residence and other structures, with control achieved by evening. The warden warned offenders against unauthorized brush fires and said arrests would follow.

Newtown William 1 Johnston James J Froerell Satbouine Villeres Newtown Hook and Ladder Company, Hawleyvile Volunteer Fire Company Stepney Farry Vieenman Hdward Lovell Viileves Waddy

Fourth Man Held In Hold-Up Probe

Detectives arrested the fourth member of a gang tied to burglaries robberies and hold-ups. Frank Betua, 33, of Catherine Street, joins George Cotone, Tony Luebe, and Robert Newland, all held on related charges. Cotone and Newland were seized at a cottage on Myrtle Rew Lucte's property. police expect convictions on multiple robbery charges.

Pelice Frank Betua Catherine Street George Cotone Bonham Avenue Tony “Butts Luebe Linen Avenue Robert Newland Twentyone Harral Avenue Cotonea Newland Midford John H Regan Polo Tucle Newlands Lyman Fytelson Woodside

Legislature May Diver Highway Funds for Revenue

Hartford April 16 tax reform looms as the 1927 legislature debates funding for roads. A finance committee meeting with tax experts is planned to map a program to raise needed income, possibly via a higher gasoline tax and broader taxes on corporate gross receipts and film. Officials seek $2,000,000 state aid roads, $600,000 for town maintenance, and $1,000,000 for separate motor vehicle costs, with bonds avoided if new revenue suffices.

Hartford J. A. Macdonald Flosiy-Tale Allfen Chila Connecticut Ofice New Haven Buf Newt

De Pinedos Presence Triggers Flag Display Clash

In San Francisco on April 15 at the Mark Hopkins hotel Commander Francesco De Pinedo, Italian flyer, stayed as guest. Officials compromised by raising the Italian flag, then removed it to favor Americans. Citizens flooded the hotel with inquiries amid the flag dispute and counsels on international courtesy advised inquirers.

San Francisco Mark Hopkins Francesco de Pinedo de Pinedo

Burglars Take Jewelry From Three City Homes

Jewelry valued at over 2500 dollars was stolen from three city homes last night. At 12 Howard Avenue, George J Walters, president of the Progressiva Grinding and Machine company, lost 1600 dollars worth of gems after burglars forced a bedroom window. Clarence E. Wipton, 686 Howard Avenue, former town clerk, reported nearly 400 dollars in jewels taken through a bedroom window. Mrs Herman Maltzman, 724 Capitol Avenue, said a diamond ring valued at 300 dollars, a Waltham watch, and another gold watch were missing after a window entry. Detectives worked through the night with no clue to the burglars.

George J Walters Howard Avenue Progressiva Grinding and Machiné Company Buzzars Clarence E. Wipton Mra Herman Maltzman Capitol Avenue Waltham

Parachute Saves Pilot After Naval Test Crash

In Washington on April 15 an airplane in a manufacturer test at the naval air station crashed. Pilot Stephen S. McClellan leaped at about 4 000 feet with a parachute and landed safely in the Potomac River, rescued by shore boats. He was a test pilot for Eberhardt Manufacturing of Buffalo. The wing structure had been replaced two weeks earlier and tested yesterday. Rear Admiral Meffett witnessed the accident.

Washington Naval Air Station Stephen S. McClellan Potomac River McClellan Conmetr‘al Eberhardt Manufacturing Corporation Buffalo Meffett Naval Aeronautics

Immortalizing Lowly Flivver Wins Boston Applause

In Boston at Care Nopia Hall on April 10 the new symphonic work Immortalizing Lowly Flivver conducted by POR Vonverae drew laughter and applause. Frederick H Comerse tank’s curtain cat parody and George An thail’s Rather Mecanique inspired a vivid program captioned Dawn In Detroit to the Call of labor and the toilers.

Buston JAPW Foafen Svangheny Frederick H Comerse George Anthail Carenopia Hall New York Por Vonverae Ohio Ford Nat Detroit Chanticleer Commercia Romiance The Joyriders Americus

Newington Home to Get Additions

In Hartford April 15 officials signaled support for funding an addition to the Newington Home for Crippled Children. An appropriations bill requests 100 008 to build two long wings. Everett J. Lake and Superintendent Lee spoke for the institution as Rotary officials showed interest amid a rare turnout at the committee. The home serves crippled children under two to twenty years old, with a current population around 140 and a plant valued at about 426,000.

Rartford Everett J. Lake Newington James Lester Goodwin Lee Hartfoml Rotary Club

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