30 Apr 1927
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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1927
Page
1
Jurors heard Mrs. Snyder recount how Gray slew her husband after she tried to stop him. Corset salesman described as plotting the crime. tears flowed as the lurid testimony continued.
A storekeeper was detained on liquor violation charges after an arrest by local police. Details from the incident remain limited, with investigators continuing routine processing and possible further action pending review.
A foggy river clash near New York ends with the fleet's victory as battle squadrons ride the Hudson. Reports note strategic moves, ships in formation, and the surrender of a key port position amid heavy gunfire. Citizens watch with anxiety as authorities impose curfews and prepare defense measures.
Mrs Chaphin awarded temporary alimony in a suit for divorce from Charles Spencer Chaptin. Judge Walter Guerin ordered payments retroactive to late March with alimony set at 108 monthly, plus $400 toward attorney fees.
Hartford April 13. Stapf correspondent reports Traurtterbaum of the special Pension research committee for Bridgeport resigned his post after the Bridgeport administration sought pension legislation. Harney quits amid push to enact substitute pension reforms while the legislature adjourns and discussions with city departments continue. The pension committee met to discuss the plan and gather opinions ahead of a possible ordinance overseen by the commission.
Walter P. F. Goddard of Stratford and his wife were injured when their automobile was struck by trolley cars in Stratford as they attempted to cross a street near Taft Broadway. Both trolley crews were blamed locally for reckless operation. The vehicle’s occupants escaped serious injuries, with Goddard and Mrs. Judd sustaining minor injuries. Police investigated the incident as the trolleys backed away from the wreck.
Fragmented OCR text describes fighting among Cantoneses with references to General Chem, Hankow, Nanking, and Yangtze railway lines. Mention appears of troop movements toward Kano or Shangliat areas and warnings of battles spreading with multiple named places and forces.
A teacher remarks on Coolidge humor amid a garbled, fragmentary text filled with stray phrases. The passage lacks clear narrative, presenting a mosaic of unrelated words and possible names, yielding a sparse, puzzling snapshot without a defined event or context.
Governor R. J. Toumbull warns that single party dominance leads to laxity in state government while welcoming Australian Industrial delegation to Hartford. He argues a balanced legislature keeps vigilance, cites Connecticut as a model for wary governance. Delegation praises Connecticut and its industries during an informal capitol reception.
A Hartford city session faces tight time as lawmakers weigh consolidating Health Public Website and City Dispensary departments. Executives warn quick action is needed to avoid stalled legislation and risk of committee rejection.
The Maine railroad declares a quarterly dividend of one dollar per share payable July 2 to holders of record. The board notes the payment distributes the standard dividend to common stockholders and reinforces ongoing earnings support.
Fourteen hours after dynamite charges opened breaches in the Mississippi levee fifteen miles from New Orleans engineers hurried to widen the channels. Water flowed through the trenches as crews worked with picks shovels and heavy machinery to divert the river. Officials warned the flood could force evacuations in Orleans and nearby parishes if the rupture widened.
Disaster fears mount as the Arkansas River levee at Spanish Princess breaches. Reports describe 200 yard gaps and ongoing flooding threats from Southeast areas toward New Orleans, with authorities coordinating evacuations and shelter plans. The situation prompts warnings across London and Washington as ships and cargo face delays.
An item notes a planned event titled Sare Airgrart with details unclear due to damaged OCR. It mentions dates, a possible aviation or form related contest, and references to costs or prizes though the exact figures and participants are unreadable.
The Carnegie Hero Fund awarded medals to two New England youths for saving others from drowning. One 14 year old from Belmont saved a drowning boy, while another teen from Concord aided a swimmer in distress and guided him to safety.
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