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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1927

Page

7

City to Sell 650000 in Bonds at May 4 Session

The city will offer 630000 in bonds on May 4 to fund pavement, sewers, and park development. A committee of officials will receive bids by 10 a.m. standard time. Bonds, dated June 1, 1927, carry 4 to 4 1 2 percent interest, in 500 denominations, with serial maturity. Sewer Series D 250000, Pavement Series F L 300000, Park Series A 190600. Further sales planned after advisory review for Bassick Junior High, a new fire house, 12 tennis courts, and park paving in Seaside Park.

Species Committee Walter W. @itz Beh- Fons Otte K. Edelmann Financial Advisory Committee Mona al Haa

Oldfield laments White House death rumor prompt

Stington April 26 Oldfield chairman of the Democratic National Congressional committee issued a statement saying nothing pains him more than learning the White House spokesman is dead. He suggested that newspaper men invented the spokesman and speculated about a candidate for a third term, asserting unclear motives behind the rumor.

Stington Oldfield National Congressional Committee White House

Jefferds Resident Died in Worcester Massachusetts

A garbled AP item notes a John G Jefferds of Worcester Massachusetts and references family ties to Fr Jefferds and Wells Maine. The fragment mentions a minister and a Wells Maine connection but lacks clear dates or complete actions.

Worcester Mass John G. Jefferds I. B. Dartallow Fr Fefferds Fi Wells Maine Seimuel

Youth's sentence upheld by pleas court

Youth Dowtnick sen tence upheld in Norwalk city court after pleading guilty to four counts of breaking and entering. He and others were linked to daytime horse thefts and multiple home burglaries, securing cash and trinkets totaling about $445.

Norwalk Norwals Dudsederica W. Duxford Criminal Court of Common Pleas Tare Dowtnick

Trustee Named in Bankruptcy Case

creditors failed to pick a trustee at first meeting for Irving K Pal floweft Nearwalk business. John Keogh appointed Robert A Lenner Norw. multiple ballots ended without a majority. assets listed include about $1,248,500 and a tentative schedule and appraisal by George te Alav Orden, Norwick.

Irving K George Te Alav Orden Amd Norwick Reid Serubor Stag

Father and Son sue over 20000 dollars in injuries

In Superior Court Judge Wolfe heard a case where Leonimi Riccio and his son of Bridgeport sought damages from Melerd uid Sons of Bridgeport for alleged losses after a bicycle accident on October AVE. The boy claims eye injury and medical expenses while the father seeks other damages from the accident involving a truck and a rear car collision.

Gary Leur Wolfe Aleeme Alex Ries Leonimi Riccio Goodamiges Tne Bridgeport Suve Ave Mi Hey Tsing Sid

Inquest Finds Fracture in Truck Collision Case

An inquest in Rockville established a fracture as the cause after a truck collision that occurred yesterday. The proceedings noted a distance from the impact and referenced an official finding by the coroner. The details appeared in a fragmented report with limited legible facts.

Rockville Jacob Janten

Local man aided police as judge cuts jail term

Manuel Britto forty near Lexington Avenue aided police in the apprehension of dry law violators. He was a second offender, with six months jail sentence reduced by Judge Frederick W. Tuxford to ten days suspended plus a $100 fine and costs after prior conviction and an appeal.

Manuel Britto Lexington Avenue Frederick W. Tuxford Criminal Court of Common Pleas Kvitte Britto James Shannon Huxford John Willis Plaxford Patie A Willis

Judge’s reduced fee in defunct firm case sparks dispute

In Stearford Judge John Smith had sought $12,000 for counsel fees for Louis Kutsch Jr. of the defunct Women Products Co. The period court, via Judge John Jr. Booth, slashed the fee to $4,053.13. The plant’s sale to Stateive comes to $350,000. appraisers Greene, Schwarz, and Leewith were each awarded $590.

Louis Kutsch Jr Reveraf Wome Products Company John Smith Stearford John Jr. Booth Perioy Smith Kutscher Booth State Ive Com Boot Amy Booth Charles F. Greene John C. Schwarz Walter

Daylight Time Confusion At Station Causes Train Mixups

Daylight saving time disruptions create confusion at the station as schedules shift. Patrons miss trains by an hour or arrive early to avoid missing connections. Questions arise yearly about time changes and operations remain jumbled, especially for through trains from Washington to points south.

New York New Haven Trukas Washington Bridgeport

Missing aviator hunt continues after river crash

Reported crash along the Arkansas river east of the district. Witnesses describe a plane going down after a forced landing and a possible wind or water impact. Authorities pursued leads as searchers comb the area for LITT FLOCK and the missing aviator.

Henrehn Foy J. J. Flawkins Aviatoy Arkansas River Here Edward Storten Uaewkinis Bart Trent Dayton Ben Diwkins Siurlon

IKWAN LOMA CLUB PRESENTS BREVITIES

The iKwan Loma Club stages a revue featuring Maus guests from New York City Sew ERaen and ath places. Joseph Bobet directs songs, dances, and comedy numbers for a charitable show at Pari Mosque on Wednesday in May. audience expect a successful fundraiser.

Maus New York City Pari Mosque Dane Wil Joseph Bobet Preceris Ars Loma Club

Woman Sustains Spine Injuries in Auto Crash

In Westerly Rhode Island April 1 1921 Mrs Theydore Barrett of 320 Blue Hill Avenue Roxbury Massachusetts suffered a spine fracture in two places after an automobile collision. Mr Barrett received facial injuries and Timothy and John Sullivan were also injured with twenty stitches required. The driver reported fainting to police.

Westerly Theydore Barrett Blue Hill Avenue Roxby Mass Barrett Hs Rich Timothy John Sullivan

Car overturns after steering wheel miscue on curve

The vehicle failed to negotiate a curve, veered off the highway and rolled down an embankment injuring the occupant. No further details on injuries or causes are provided.

Prince to Avoid Bullfight in London Visit

London April 26 AP Meville Daily Express correspondent reports a special bullfight was proposed to honor the Prince of Wales but he will not attend. The prince reportedly attended an incognito bullfight in San Sebastian last year and said he did not want to see another.

London Prince of Wales Meville Daily Express Tie Ban Sebastian

State Policeman Stops Beer Truck Near Canaan

In Canaan on April 26 a heavily laden beer truck was overhauled by State Police Officer Stanton of the Canaan barracks. The vehicle carried 100 cases of warm high alcoholic content beer. The truck had originated in Waterbury and was headed toward Hudson, with unclear details handed back by the report.

Canaan Stanton Canaan Baracks Waterbury Hudson Albert

Waterbury pair held for hearing before Justice Moore

Cherrett and a Waterbury helper were held for a hearing before Justice Norman Moore later in the day.

Cherrett Helper Waterbury Norman Moore

Barber Prices to Stay in New Taven

In New Taven on April 26 CAP reports master barbers have kept current rates, with the old 50 cents for two haircuts and 24 cents for a shave still in effect as prices were not increased.

New Taven

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