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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1926
Page
11
A farmer and two men discuss a railroad bridge incident where a pumping station and bridge piers were involved. The report notes a man waved to a companion during the event and mentions consequences and later investigation with references to time and place. The fragmentary text preserves names and roles as best as readable.
Fragmentary text shows a Postmaster or clerk mentioning a halt to Christmas deliveries. Widespread garbled lines refer to postal operations and a need to check duties, with unclear dates and names. No coherent event or names clearly identifiable.
Fragmented text indicates a 1927 cost figure for the mayor's office estimated at 8 350 dollars with references to budget elements and planned expenditures. Details are garbled but suggest municipal budgeting notes and next steps for labor or staging.
A damaged OCR fragment references a commission hearing and appointments tied to Connecticut and New Haven, mentioning a judge, a term date, and possible proceedings. The legible bits suggest a formal inquiry with names such as Judea, Forwin, and Tom, and a question about a date in May 17.
The Rotary Club hosted a Christmas party at its luncheon in a Strattfeld room. Attendees dressed in Christian attire enjoyed the celebration as a radio program announced names and members stood for recognition. Harry RO Curtis planned a speech on education and Miss subject Rusinea Methods was featured.
In Laural Staley District Court Judge Fitzgerald ruled the 1920 contract claim between Groton Iron Works and the United States Shipping Board Emergency Fleet Corporation invalid. The case involved a disputed $13,000,000 bulk claim on war contracts and centered on whether the Fleet Corporation or the United States should be sued. the master’s ruling favored the Shipping Board, with ongoing litigation noted over related suits and mortgage actions.
Washington December 21 the Navy today announced a pay raise for civilian employees effective immediately The act enables compensation adjustments to align wages with current market levels and broadens pay scales across departments with enacted increases for the current year
A disrupted OCR item reports a bootlegger admitting fault and planning reform after a moonshine operation led to legal trouble. The prose mentions a sentence susp ending and a $700 debt, unclear names, times, and places due to illegible text.
Dewitt H. Lyon passes away in Western county at a very old age. The obituary notes long residence in the area, ties to local institutions, and a family background reflected in his later years. The piece mentions his widow and the community’s memory of his life and work.
A local man reported as the father of twelve received a jail sentence after a federal investigation. The article notes unclear details but confirms the sentencing action and involved parties.
A Greek prince arrives in New York to begin private citizen days, reportedly planning to stay in the United States and retire from royal duties. The report notes a prior marriage and a later tragedy involving a spouse.
An incident aboard a submarine in harbor left a Navy man wounded when a revolver discharged in its holster. The bullet struck near the wearer as the weapon unexpectedly fired amid passengers. Officials say the mishap arose from movement in the seating area causing the revolver to discharge.
A Moose lodge initiation at Lodge No 989 initiated 25 new members amid a weekly meeting attended by over 200 members. Dennis, district director, presided with officers including a marshal, capucil prat, and orator Asa Cal AguL, as ceremonies proceeded with remarks and honors.
Fragmentary text describes defensive preparations and uncertain leadership amid a Chinese threat. It mentions officials, generals, and officers in a tense wartime context but containsmany garbled phrases and unclear details.
A Chicago Christmas market reports a surge in silk stockings, with a leading purveyor noting unusually high demand. The display highlights a new scheme of subtly colored hose and gift stockings, priced around 3.40 and 50 per pair in the season’s sale.
Coroner plans to probe the death of a girl tomorrow at a local hospital. The inquiry will review circumstances surrounding the patient and involve officials from the coroner's office. Local authorities said no further details would be released pending the inquest.
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