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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1927

Page

2

Smith Responds to Governor Letter on Conscience and Religion

The governor defends church state separation, cites Catholic leaders and earlier actions, insists no conflict exists between faith and public duty in the United States, and asserts religious freedom safeguards. He rebuts Mr Marshall’s claims, defends education policy, and notes cabinet diversity and parochial school context.

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Two Women Dead and Five Hurt In Bridgeport Crash

Stratford figures Mrs Braman and Mrs Warning died after a car strike near German Methodist Church. Braman, Schell, and Warning family members cited. coroner to hold inquest Tuesday. Meriden man Michael Adelazzi, 26, arrested for automobile crash that killed Mrs Braman and Mrs Warning, had name changed to Adley in New Haven on April 11.

Stratford Phalen Braman Warning Bridgeport Bertha Schell Elsie Haletdo Avenue Charlotte Warning Meriden Michael Adelazzi Center Street Adley Express Company Tile Braman Catherine Adley Superior Court New Haven

Wallingford Driver Held After Accident

Meriden police arrested John Mersi twenty one of Wallingford for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated after a collision on North Colony street with an automobile driven by Melville Theyer of West Haven. Mrs Thayer suffered a cut from flying glass but no serious injury. Mersi had probation from a burglary charge three weeks earlier.

Meriden John Mersi Wallingford North Colony Street Melville Theyer West Haven Thayer Mezzi

Rain Quenches All Forest Fires In State

Hartford April 17 AP All forest fires in the state were extinguished and no new ones reported today due to rain Saturday night and Easter morning. State Forester Atlata F. Hawes said the relief was welcome but the danger remains because moisture is not enough to thoroughly soak woodlands. Dry weather with high winds could bring back hazardous conditions.

Hartford Atlata F. Hawes

Points in Reply of Smith on Religious Issue

New York April 17 Gov Alfred Smith answers questions on church state relations saying he supports absolute separation of church and state and criticizes church interference with constitutional government He defends public schools as a cornerstone of liberty and argues for more religion among youth with unity in prayer between Protestants and Catholics.

Smith New York Alfred Smith

Governor Smith Declares He Is An American Catholic

Governor Smith replies to Marshall’s questions with a blunt American Catholic creed. He afirms church and state separation, freedom of conscience, equal treatment before law, and public school support, while denying candidacy for president and seeking guidance from Father Dutty of the Fighting 165th.

Congress Ing Cluld Smith Marshall Joe Francis P. Dutty

Japan Faces Riots As Bank Crisis Hits Diet

Japan grapples with a financial crisis amid cabinet resignation after privy council rejects conditional aid to Bank of Formosa via Bank of Japan. Vernacular papers largely back the decision, while Formosa Bank plans a three week suspension of operations except major offices in For mora.

Diet Privy Council Bank of Formosa Bank of Japan Bank of

Gray and Ruth Snyder Face Murder Trial Details

Henry Judd Gray and Ruth Snyder stand accused in the murder of Albert Snyder. The couple’s affair and alleged hypnotic influence are outlined against Snyder, an art editor, described as a loyal husband with ties to New York life. The trial set to begin tomorrow with both defendants denying sole responsibility.

Ruth Henry Jurdd Grayt Gray Henry Judd Gray Snyder Albert Snyder Gee Cortland N. J Gray Newark Henry Gray Ja Connecticut Barcower High School Isabel Kallebach Isabel Haat Orange Ruth, Snyder Ruth Snyder Ruih Synder Jessie Guishard Manhattan Albert Ruth Brown Motor Boating, & Magazine Queens Village Ute Civic Association Jessie Lorrains

Fire Report 1442 A.M. Cellar Blaze on Ward Avenue

A cellar fire at 1442 a m on Ward Avenue caused alarm but no damage reported. Fire crews extinguished the blaze with no injuries or property loss, details limited by the brief notice.

Turkey fair with Christian schools says missionary

The Angora government in Turkey is not antagonistic toward American missions despite new laws curbing religious instruction in mission schools. Rev Willam Sage Woolworth Jr, sceneign pastor at Cesarea, reports the Kemalist regime enforces the law with no favoritism and supports Turkish students attending American schools to learn trades. He notes cooperation with the government to train teachers and translate foreign books, sees no Bolshevism in Turkey, and describes codes inspired by Swiss Italian and German law with future electoral development.

Angola Turkey Willam Sage Woolworth Woolworth United Church Cesarea Asia Minor Bridgeport New York Angora Benthat Nationaltatia Movement Turkish Department of Education Iemand America United States

Marshall Letter S Explains Catholic Oath and Liberty

The letter argues that Catholic moral standards conflict with the Constitution and civil religious liberty. It states that officials must uphold oath fidelity to American ideals, while noting Catholic and non Catholic moral standards differ, and that citizens doubt the compatibility for President with Roman Catholic ethics.

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Missionary SLAIN WITH HIS DAUGHTER IN CHINA

Toronto reports Reverend Morria Slichter and his eight year old daughter were killed by bandits near Yunnanfu while serving with the China Inland Mission. Mrs Slichter was said captured and sent from Toronto in 1916. a five year old boy remains in captivity.

Toronto Ont Morria Stichter Yunnanfu China

Sunrise double service features diverse Turkey program

Preachers including Rev Foster E Piper Rev Forest L Knapp Rev Simpeon Rev Duncan Porteour Rev C W Parmeley Rev Wendell J Clark and Lemuel P Perry spoke at sunrise services in Turkey held annually since 1921 under Young People's societies aided by Haworth Teague.

Turkey Foster E. Piper Newfield Mbh Forest L. Knapp The United Church Mr Simpeon Duncan Porteour Nichole M. EH C. W. Parmeley Christian Advent Church Wendel J. Clark Trinity M. Church Lemuel P. Perry Bethel M. E. Church Young People's Societies Haworth Teague

Four Story Garage Is Totally Destroyed by Blaze

Firemen fought a blaze that overwhelmed a four story garage causing extensive damage to the building including the second floor shops and adjacent properties. Gas tanks exploded sending flames high into the air as firefighters worked with hundreds of feet of hose and aerial ladders. Police controlled the crowd while injuries were minor and no one was reported harmed.

Elden Geta Chester ©. Haberlin Cannon Street Jin Flood Thomas Flood Charles A. Smith West Avenue George Smith Dunham Press Lyon and Chas Stationery A.E Hayward Electroty) Company

Third Regt of Marines Embarks for China

San Diego April 17 The Third regiment of the United States Marines moved aboard the liner President Grant amid cheering crowds bound for China. Colonel Henry C. Davie gave the order, marking the second war equipped Marine unit dispatched to the Orient from this base in less than a month.

San Dingo Cal United States Marines Preaient Grant China Henry C. Davie Chins Orient

Easter Parade Delayed By Threatening Weather In Bridgeport

Easter Sunday in Bridgeport featured crowded churches and elaborate music programs despite threatening skies. The city saw packed streets, busy theatres, and large confirmations during morning services, with parades and evening cantatas highlighting the holiday amid travel disruptions.

Leiden Main Street Bridgeport All Pernod Moat Tr Smi

Ambulance Calls Report Delirium Tremens and Injuries

Ambulance runs list multiple cases from a Hillside home for Thomas Cochran with delirium tremens to 78 Cedar Street for William Colanfgeo with pneumonia, then to 88 Bradley Street for Mike Olsky with a broken street fall, later for Tony Tanknom with tonsillitis and John Gold with burns. Transfers to Bridgeport and St Vincent's hospitals are noted.

Hillside Thomas Cochran Emergensey Hospital Cedar Street William Colanfgeo Pneumonie Bridgep Hospital Bradley Street Mike Olsky Pembroke Street Center Street Tony Tanknom St Vincent's Hospital North Aven John Gold Burns Bridgeport Hospital

Local meeting notices from Bridgeport and area groups

A collection of notices lists meetings and time/place requests from various organizations in Bridgeport and nearby communities. Groups include courts, builders, firemen, social societies, clubs, and lodges with addresses such as Main Street, State Street, Broad Street, and Cannon Street.

Uneas Council U. A Main Atreet Court Liberty Bell Bridgeport Master Builders My Change State Street Bridgeport Fireman's Stoic Association Antialee Bridgeport Arioning Society Main É . Columbus Boye Club Broke Street Comimitato Generale Teattene Bridgeport Society Ton Avenue Court Norden WA Ofay Broad Street Dorset Cutters Mang Street ElectricalVorkem Main Street Loyal Order of Moome DeWitt Clinton Lodge Lafayette Cansistory Broad Oriant Chapter Naome Lodge Cannon Street

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