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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1927

Page

8

Walter Buckingham Dies at 86 Former City Clerk and Mason

Walter Taylor Buckingham aged 86, longtime city clerk of Norwalk in 1870, and later supervisor of Lehigh Valley railroad construction in New Jersey, died yesterday. A Democrat and staunch Cleveland and Wilson admirer, he served as deputy collector during Cleveland's administrations and later lived with his daughter Mrs Ide E Joyce at 76 Savoy Street. He is survived by Edward T Buckingham, BE Joyce, a sister Mrs Henrs, and other relatives.

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From Boom Town Gambling House to Church Revival in Thies Sand

A long fragmented report recalls Thies Sands once a gambling dive, its decline as the petroleum era rose. It notes charity services and a funeral in Mountain Grove, with plans for religious revival and a large church attendance target, led by local ministers and community figures.

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Harrison Seen Probable Choice to Head Council

Indications point to Alderman Harrison as the administration’s likely pick to head the city council when the Board of Aldermen organizes on December 5. If approved, his selection would position him as mayor pro tempore during Mayor Behle’s absence, while a move by Alderman Juned A Tune of the Fifth City is discussed but faces opposition from several aldermen. The December 5 meeting of the aldermen was announced to the city clerk yesterday, with the administration seeking guidance on the council leadership.

Aldeman Harison Board of Aldamen Behie Aldermin Coles Mloney Ecity

Smiths Strength Gains With Lack Of Real Opponent

Washington Nov 30 The piece analyzes Democratic prospects for Gavino Smith of New York amid scarce alternatives. It notes J James A. Prad of Misgowan and Governor Albert Ritchie of Maryland as supplemental to Smith, with no clear rival yet. The article surveys multiple Democratic figures and potential nominees, including Owen D Young and Woodrow Wilson's era themes, assessing their impact on Smith's support and delegate alignment.

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Milford Turnpike Accident Suit Ends

A Milford turnpike case concludes with a civil action stemming from a 1927 accident. The proceedings reference a city, properties, and parties including named individuals and an event near Waterway. Detailed facts are obscured in the damaged text but the resolution marks the lawsuit's end.

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Devon Thes By 9 Ape Mod Haiocoy Cult 2 Tor Ed J Laere

A fragmented OCR note refers to a Devon Thes event linked to a cult, debt or property dispute involving Mo Piet and a local house, with names like Chul Ailey and Nu clack, and mentions a meeting held yesterday at an unknown site. The readable text is garbled, hindering clear facts.

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