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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1927
Page
2
Fragments mention drownings near a house and warnings to a territory, with scattered references to water levels south of Greny and a river area. The text mixes troop movement and public health notes, noting typhoid fears and food supplies amid flood conditions and civilian disruption.
Cape resident announces New York drive as part of a 5 million fund to aid flood victims. American Red Cross will allocate proceeds to Metropolitan area relief efforts amid ongoing disaster response. Local officials expect significant contributions tomorrow.
AP report notes Catholic churches contributed 1 047 086 for Near East relief. The appeal supported famine relief and refugee aid across war-torn regions, with funds channeled through Catholic agencies and allied charities in December.
Red Cross staff evacuate about 300 refugees from Creeuvile area to Virkshoro and Fort in a single operation amid harsh winter conditions. Officials report hunger relief efforts expanding with 260 more to St Wated Wrhan and four tent feeding sites. Community push backs and logistical delays noted as authorities seek further aid.
A man fell down a flight of stairs breaking a dislocation and was taken to the hospital after medical staff responded. The incident occurred yesterday morning and involved emergency services from Dr. Hooter and Haberlin.
A large crowd filled St John Nepomucene Church on Brooks Street for the re dedication ceremony and high mass led by Rev Father Spodnik. Bishop Nilan and numerous clergy from Bridgeport Stamford and surrounding areas attended and praised the parish’s growth and devotion.
A 29 year old resident of 26 Prince Street Purfield escaped injury when his car overturned after being struck by another vehicle at the intersection of Beechwood and Laurel avenues. Police reported the incident occurred as the woman driver traveling north on Laurel Avenue struck his car causing it to overturn. no serious injuries were noted.
Fragmentary obituary note mentions nine treasures and a common road sustne. References a person named Thoserty and long residence of 85 years. States Astley Wells of Lewy Mo Wie was unmarried and survived by four brothers and two sisters.
Thieves visited St Pauls and Pilgrim churches during morning service and stole Chinese garments gloves several coats and cloaks. A young individual Josy was not believed to be involved though the total loss appeared substantial.
Irving Grownstein reported a stolen car after seeing two youths drive off with it. Police issued registration details and descriptions. Stratford police later arrested two teens identified as Camoran and Relx Cannon, both seventeen, for local investigation.
At Curtiss field Long Island the Columbia airship christened by Troyse Levine narrowly avoided disaster when a left side gear broke after a wing strike. Five planes are being tuned for the Atlantic flight as preparations intensify, with the Columbia flight proceeding despite the incident. observations note 5,000 attendees and ongoing work at Mitchel and College Point facilities.
Rev Torrest Lamar Knapp, director of religious education at the United Church, argues education can prevent war by teaching children the horrors of war rather than its glamour. He cites studies showing patriotic bias in schools and warns against heroic war narratives in church and public instruction.
Fragmented text shows a pastor named Filperd resigning from ministry amid claims of divine signs and doubts about calling. It references reliance on prayer, fasting, and a critique of loud campaigns and earthly appeals to recruit clergy. The piece hints at Methodist church context and internal debate.
Ambulance crews responded to several calls including a car crash at Laurel and Beechwood Avenue with injuries to Mrs Elizabeth Warner, another at 408 Bostwick Avenue for Mrs D Ambrosa, and a medical transfer to Bridgeport Hospital for a patient described as fifty eight. Additional transports included a visit to Bridgeport Hospital for a man later identified as Lin oy Monedl and a bite-related or medical case at 104 2nd Street.
The flood toll rises past 100 as Quiehia and Red Rivers surge toward the Mississippi. Citizens cling to roofs and trees while federal and state aid, boats, airplanes, and seaplanes rush into rescue and relief efforts. Officials coordinate camps, sanitation, and disease control as refugees seek safer shelters.
Fragmentary OCR reports Cyrus McCormick wedding to secretary aide with unclear spelling. Text hints at a ceremony, dowry or dowry-like gifts, and church connections. Specific names, places, dates are not readable in current text.
Georga D Seeley, Civil War veteran, died at his home in Easton yesterday. Funeral arrangements set for Wednesday afternoon, with burial in Runbaron Cemetery. He is survived by two daughters Vin Poi Tuvis of Albany and Mise Thiner Wilkuns of Raulbor.
An incident note reports a 16 year old daughter and a missing woman named Sarah Pease Mia Noro. The brief mentions a Memorial 67 coin and a local soda project but details are unclear. Authorities urged witnesses to contact local police with any information.
Moving pictures replaced the usual speaker at the United Church forum last night. The films shown were As We Forgive The Good Samaritan and America In the Levint. A special musical program was presented under the direction of Mrs Elmer Beardsley.
The Rev William Beard of New York City, secretary of the Taymens Advisory committee of the National Congregational Commission on Missions, will address the annual meeting of the Woman's Congregational Home Missionary Union of Connecticut in Harvard at Immanuel Congregational Church. The program includes a morning session, a talk by Rev Alan M Fairbank of South Dakota, and an afternoon address by Mr Beard titled Our Larger Opportunities.
Rev Darel Trick, pastor of the Second Baptist Church, lauded Ulysses S Grant on the Civil War anniversary, calling him a world historic military figure. He praised Grant as undefeated in war, master of self, and on par with great leaders, noting Grant never faced Jackson.
Fairfield chapter of the Red Cross reports a higher quota to aid flood victims. Miss Florence Frame, chapter president, announced the new target yesterday. Contributions are being collected locally with Southport as a key donor.
A legend ties Mount Holy Cross in the Rocky Mountains near Red Cliff Colorado to a cross formed by snow drifts on a 13 978 foot peak near the fountain. The tale speaks of a monk seeking forgiveness and the Cross of Holy Cross looming over Bowl of Tears. Holy Cross National Forest has 350 acres set aside by the U.S. Forest Service for recreation education and devotional use.
Five men Albert Newland George Coton Tony Luce Frank Beteau and Tory Camte remain in custody on bonds of 10000 each as warrants issued by Danebury City Court seek further charges. Police headquarters report links them to two safe robberies and a drugstore robbery as investigations spread to multiple cities.
Boats shipped to aid Mississippi coast relief efforts in Illinois Central trains. Coast guard ships, led by Captain Anderson in Chicago, head to Green Bay and Kenosha to reach stricken areas. Chicago continues fundraising, aiming for a $250,000 goal to support relief zones.
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