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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1927

Page

5

Government Will Set Miners Alone Declared by Hoover

Washington December 1 Hoover told the Americanmining convention that improved mineral extraction and scientific research are government priorities He said the nation must conserve resources and eliminate wasteful production while denying any goal to unduly drive the mining industry He noted coal iron and building materials will outlast generations and that substitutes may be needed if any metal exhausts occur. Senator Oddie urged against federal control of production and condemned Bureau of Mines funding. Sidney Jennings urged private sector regulation and anti trust act restrictions.

Washington Associated Preas Hoover America Congress Sentor Oddie Nevada Senate Mines Committee Sun Bureau of Mines and Geology Sidney J Jennings New York United States Heale Advoca Scott Thompson Biiami Oklu Oklahoma Kansas Missouri Itec Frei Une Anthi Coul Opetitars GW Parker Philadelphia Patie Tael Anthracite Bureau of Information

Torlonia Divorce Arguments Set for Today in Court

Elsie Moore Torlonia of Greenych seeks divorce from Duke Maro Lou-Iraia of Rome Italy claiming misconduct and custody of three minor children. The Duchess appeared previously while the Duke did not, contending the action lacks jurisdiction due to her alleged lack of legal residence.

John Richards Booth Elsie Moore Torlonia Greenych Maro Lou- Iraia Rome Italy Platiff Souils

Talks By Thoughtful Mothers in Pennsylvania

A fragmentary note describes a Pennsylvanian mother sharing thoughtful insights on child care and gentleness. The piece highlights themes of kindness and nurturing, with references to mothers and community wisdom.

Problems Confront Congress This Winter

Washington dispatch notes Congress will return to tackle a heavy program including taxation, Mississippi floods relief, Muscle Shoals and Colmada River projects, and aviation policy. Leaders in both houses will coordinate vast legislative legacies, while investigations into utilities taxes and public issues loom.

Washington Associated Press Congress Capitol Hill Jim Mississippi Valley New England John @ Tisom Connecticut H Snell Chales Curts EK Jesus George Maes New Hammshne Gert Portem Senate Miulions Army Navy Air Services Geneva House Thomas J Walsh Montana Henry T Raine Hinols American Taxpayers League Department of Agriculture

Local man wins in suit against sister

In a memorandum of decision yesterday Judge John Richards Booth awarded William F. Perry 259750 in damages and costs in his relief against Esther Perry Stafford. Stafford of Stratford had countered with a claim for board wages of 10 weekly for six years and sought 3120 in damages, but the court found the counter claim unfounded and accepted most of Perry's plaint.

John Richards Booth William F. Perry Costa Esther Peny Lawrence Stafford Stratford Perry Stafford Booth Itg

Court Denies Florida Man's $5,000 Claim

In a memorandum of decision Judge John Ricaud found in favor of GCW Chappell of Darien and the Lewis and Valentine Company of Rye New York, defendants in a suit by Frank A. Rogers of Seong Florida. The plaintiff, claiming injury on August 12, 1920, sought $5,000 in damages.

Elecison Superto John Ricaud Booth Fivor GCW Chappell Darien Teyi and Valentie Company Rye New Yolk Frenk A Rogers Seong Florida Dale Cal Mn Rcong Chappell Wa Lewis Tnd Valentine

New Canaan Woman Receives Part of Estate

New York Dec 1 Carl Surbiug Eaken of New Ciman will receive 1492438 as share of the estate of her late father John W Surbing. He died May 2 1926 leaving an estate valued about 3877400 gross and 4074743 net. Two fifths of the estate or 1989917 is set aside as a trust fund with life interest for his widow and later to be divided among five relatives of the decedent.

New York Carl Surbiug Eaken New Cimian John W Surbing Surbng

Two Wreckers Named in Hollywood Incident

Unclear OCR text references two wreckers, Wallice Glover or Hamp Lor lows dot, with a four hour duration in Wea Youk and another wrecker in Hollywood. The fragment mentions K3 and Home wrecker. Further readable details are not available.

Wallice Hollywood

Hoover notes rising use of motor trucks in transport

Washington DC December 1 Secretary Herbert Hoover releases pages of his annual report to Congress citing a large rise in railroad freight traffic over 1924 and 1925 and a rapid increase in motor trucks and buses. He notes 72 railroads using trucks, 46 terminal ops, 15 stores, and 11 replacing local freight trains as railways expand motor transport and improve efficiency.

George II Washington DC Secretary of Commerce Herbert Hoover Congress Hoover Regula Shipping United States Secietary Hoovers W M Steuart

Decision Reserved in Suit Against Railroad

Judge John Richards Booth reserved decision in the action by Parie de Angelus against the New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad Co. claiming permanent injuries from a June 25 1927 incident at a bond station. de Angelus says his left hand was damaged when a car door closed on it and his index fingers were injured, seeking $5000. the defense argues the door mechanism was in proper order and not negligent.

John Richards Booth Pariie de Angelus New York New Haven and Hurtie Railroad Company Locital Bond Station New de Angelus Ted Heelon

Tailor and Grocer File Bankruptcy Petitions

Fast meetings of creditors of Tae Morejes of this city and Acolph Rapp of shellon will be here in this city on December 16. Proceedings filed to Referee Toha Morales a tailor with assets of 1.13 and liabilities of 6.1668. grocery firm Rappe with assets of 500 and liabilities of 6.168.

Tae Morejes Acolph Rapp Shellon

Ten Thousand Dollar Suit After City Crash

A local suit seeks ten thousand dollars in damages following a crash. Plaintiff Henry Hopkins of Bridgeput claims a vehicle operated by an unnamed operator struck his property, owned by Lin IIT Ter, with ties to Frook Capeso and Toet Nce Mmace.

Henry Hopkins Frook Capeso Toet Nce Bridgeput Ocar Operatoi Lin Iitter

Little Green Capsule Claims to Stop Rheumatic Pains

An advertisement fragment touts a Little Green Capsule as a cure for rheumatic pains and agony. The text appeals to widespread relief, claiming rapid action and nationwide availability, with dubious medical credibility highlighted by its marketing tone.

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