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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1927

Page

2

Notice of Stockholders Meeting of Atlantic Coast Line Company

Notice given for the stockholders meeting of the Atlantic Coast Line Company to be held at the office in Bridgeport Connecticut on October 1 1927 at 1 PM for election of Directors and to consider an increase of capital stock issuing 3800 additional shares of common stock. This includes provisions for stockholder voting, transfer registers, and related corporate actions. The meeting will discuss preferred stock terms and closing times for stock transfer books.

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Bridgeport 1927 Assessor Notice Seeks Tax List and Penalty

The document outlines the 14 percent assessor’s duties in Bridgeport for September 1927 through October 1 1927. It demands each resident tenant or occupant file a personal real and local tax list with penalties for non compliance and details street addresses and building descriptions for property assessment.

Sotild Bridgepud Wallon Lemmon Cornell Bridgeport Zac Pai Coluf Board of Reliet Focss WILLIAM F_ CONDELTY Tex Asnen

Abe SOTICH Congratulates At State Event Announcement

Abe Sotich announces a state event at 0 North Ave on Saturday August 27 1927. The notice states no liability for charges and lists individuals including Joseph Lulles and Corel with minimal details. W Miles Demsky and a hotel contact are mentioned as points of contact.

Sotich Abe Fieneral North Ave Saturdes

Died Carroll funeral to be held in city details

Obituary notices list multiple deaths and funeral plans from Aug 1927 to Aug 1937. Names include William H Carroll 78 Stratford Augustine Demore 12 years 7 months and Jennie Howgate widow of George E Howgate. Details cover residences, funeral home, church services, burial and viewing times.

Boston Avenue Stratford St James’ Church Tford Mullins, Scott and Regate Golden Hill Street Monda St Charles‘ c St Michael's Cemetery Rohnts Stepney Con Augusta Prony John Rohats

Unclear notice of anniversary event at St Augustine Church

A damaged notice mentions anniversaries for Mr Secoph Trey Leo and Miguel O'Deam with vague details. It references St Augustine Church and events on a Tuesday evening and eight o'clock, inviting only related mourners or attendees to attend a service or gathering.

Secoph Trey Leo St Augustine Chure Mordas Migel O'Deam Avene Reianrat

News Protection Resolutions At Press Conference

Kent Cooper leads an Associated Press proposal at a press conference on news protection. Delegates from United Press International News Service and Scripps-Howard urge safeguards for unpublished and published news across nations. They seek global agreement and government action to prevent monopolies and ensure access and fair remuneration.

Kent Cooper Genever Associated Press Karl Bickel United Press Moses Koenigsberg International News Service Frederick T Birchall New York Times Robert P Scripps Scripps-Howard Audi Council of the League of Nations

Plane ready to start world hop in strong crossing

Brock and Chloe prepare for a World Hop trans Atlantic flight from Croydon England aiming to beat the 28 day 14 hour 30 minute record set by Edward S Evans and Linton Wells. They report excellent plane condition and plan a dawn takeoff with 350 gallons of gasoline.

Croydon England Brock Chloe Edward S Evans Linton Wells Maine Maritime Provinces Canada New York Prince Edward Island Newfoundland Cape Ray

Sacco and Vanzetti Funeral Draw Large Crowds

Thousands view the flower bedecked coffins at the North End funeral chapel as crowds pass through police lines and a four man guard of honor. About 25 600 visitors were counted by noon, while both Miss Vanzetti and Mia Sacco avoided viewing the bodies. Defense committee member Miles Donovan was arrested for displaying placards and charged with advocating anarchy.

State House Boston Common North End Miss Vanzetti Mia Sacco Defense Committee Miles Mary Donovan

Bank Head Makes Million Per Day in Stock Market

New York reports George F. Baker octogenarian chairman of the First National Bank has earned about 1 million dollars daily from Monday on the rise of First National stock. Stock reached 3760 dollars a share today, a 4225 increase since Monday, making Baker’s 20,000 shares worth about 74 million with a total gain near 4.5 million since Monday.

New York Associated Press

State to Expand State Aid Roads for Ten Towns

State allocates 1 million dollars annual for state aid roads from motor vehicle receipts with first use after November 15. Town shares shift to be based on tax receipts and individual town credits vary by collection levels.

Highway Department Shet Arthur Hull Trumbull Gaid McHlroy Macdonald Vallous Town Newtown Shelton New Fairfield Ridgefield Wilton Hartford Brookfield Weston Danbury New Cenran Nor Wak Bethel Redding Stamford Bridgeport McElroy

Nine gale victims saved from sinking schooner Minas Princess

Coast Guard reports nine people rescued from the waterlogged Minas Princess of Nova Scotia off Cape Cod after a two day slip at sea. A seaman and eight others were saved by rescuers near Vineyard Sound as divers and vessels aided in the operation.

Boston Nova Scotia Coast Guard Caps Cod

Rioting Path Leads to Miners Rescue and US Assets

Americans and British miners faced violence in Mexico as Red sympathizers attacked foreign workers at Amparo mine in Jalisco. Mexican troops evacuated frightened workers and secured the site, while U S officials reported foreigners were safe as the situation stabilized.

Washington Sacca- Vanzetti Ampfio Cauadalajara Jalisco Mexico City Agit Itation Department of State Red Sacca J Vanzetti Amparo Etzatlan Piedrabora Mazate Guadalajara Philadelphia A. ¥. Racher Calles Associated Press el Greco

Man Buried Since Thursday Rescued From Well

A rescuer pulled Len eau from a deep well after being buried since Thursday. He suffered bruises and exhaustion but no broken bones, and his condition was reported as good. Crowds cheered as he emerged and were transported to Worcester for medical care amid the armistice celebrations.

Leneau Worcester Lenegu Clurh Tn Gerars Leneaus Sariier Lene Clearlig

W C T A Boycott Menaces Parties

Minneapolis August 26 The Associated Press reports a movement pressing for bone-dry platform planks in major party platforms for the upcoming elections. The drive targets reform within parties, aiming to exclude liquor issues from campaign lines and align with prohibitionist goals.

Minmeapolis Associated Press

Trumbull Social Roundup and Library Milestone

Aug 26 report from Trumbull notes visits by Rey and Mrs Rudolph Charles and family from Mil town to Charles sister, Mrs Knechtle, and Barbara Molier in New Rochelle. Gustave Kutcher drives to Hartford for Bladielues show. Elizabeth Kutcher visits son Gustave in New Haven. Local guests include Wendell Holmes of Stratford and Francis Wells. Nichols Memorial Library stacks now hold 1200 books. Miss Phyllis Walker and Dorothy Marsh visited Miss Evelen French. Trumbull Grange met. pink drain and cesspool work approved and grounds to be improved. Ada Hallock to Bristol for a week with cousins. Building commission reports 75 permits in year through Sept 1 1927 valued at 170,680, up from 36 permits worth 76,876.06 previously.

Trumbull Specie Rey Rudolph Charles Miltown N. J Charles Richard Knechtle Olaf C. Molier Ant Barbara New Rochelle Kurtz Gustave Kutcher Hartford Elizabeth Kutcher New Haven Wendell Holmes Stratford Francis L. Wells Nichols Memorial Library Phyllis Walker Long Hill Dorothy Marsh Sport Hill Boston Evelen Trumbull Grange Grandge Ada Hallock Bristol Building Commission

Primary Faction Splits City Republican Ranks

A dissident group led by Commissioner Henry McCathron and district head Feo moved to oust several officials with former Representative Adolph Bederer and David A Murphy opposing. The Young Men's Republican Association held a meeting as factions plan rival district meetings and a women’s organization, aiming for a permanent headquarters during the fire season.

Henry McCarmon Istrict Lim Adolph Bederer David A Murphy McCathron Dennis Kelly McCathron James Foley Hoelser Hernan Spenser Spenser Young Men's Republican Association W of D. Kilpatrick William & Burton Burton

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