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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1927

Page

6

Parliament Prorogued as King Delivers Annual Speech

London December 22 Parliament was prorogued today in the traditional ceremony. The king’s speech reviewed wartime policy confirming Britain will not deepen naval buildup and will limit reparations claims. It noted royal visits by princes and foreign dignitaries and mentioned unlikely immediate changes to age of consent and a resubmission of a rejected prayerbook.

London Associated Press Wise Great Britain Prince of Wales Prince Rye Duke and Duchess of York Canada New Zealand England France Egypt House of Commons House of Bishops the Commons

Births and Marriages in Local Vital Statistics

Births listed for Noel and Anna Roberts. Paul and Mary Smith. Hilding and Eleanor Swainhall. Clifford and Mabel Janvein. Joseph and Anita Gifford. Cecelia Grindard. Francis and Augusta Taylor. Johanna Pyisel. marriages noted for John Petermentz and Anna Murfitt. John J. Fitzger sid and Emma M. Sykes.

Noel Anna Roberts TG Simer Street Paul and Mary Smith Stale J Street Hilding Eleanor Swainhall Mash Street Clifford Cna Mabel Janvein Willow Street Joseph and Anita Gifford Ga Commado Avenue Cecelia Grindard Ogden Street Francis Augusta Taylor Madison Avenue Jonnana Pyisei Fiorme Street

Armed Female Bandits Rob West Haven Woman

Mrs. Anna Poscher, sixty five, of 175 Samson street, was robbed and beaten by two masked women in West Haven. Each carried revolvers, took her purse containing a few coins, struck her with a revolver butt, and fled after she collapsed on a lonely road near a dyke.

West Haven Associated Press Anna Poscher Samson Street

Mrs Lindbergh Joins Son Visit as crowds greet plane

Mrs Lindbergh meets her son Lindbergh after his dramatic landing at a field near the embassy. General Alvarez greets her and presents flowers while Ambassador and Mrs Morrow welcome her aboard an embassy car. She thanks them for the invitation and notes Mexican affection for her son during the visit.

Ambassador Morrow General Alvares Poimsettias Mre Lindbergh United States Mexico

Hoover Strength Confirmed By Rumors

Washington reports say Hoover's presidential prospects rise with rumors about his eligibility. Stories include wheat price manipulation and a wartime allegiance request attributed to Wilson, but officials dispute the claims. Observers note younger Republicans may prefer Dawes or Lowden over Hoover.

Mark Sullivan Washington Hoover Mr. Coolidge Bules B. A. Garfiel Wiliams College Garfieki Wilson Democratic Congress Hooover Harding Dawes Lowden Warenao Apo

Diver Michaels to Spend Christmas at Home

Associated Press reports Chelsea Naval Hospital will send Diver L L Michaels to his Newport home for Christmas after suffering the bends while on a diving operation. He was brought to the hospital aboard the minesweeper Falcon in critical condition. Rear Admiral Cinho Andre, commander of the first squadron, visited and assessed his status at Provincetown, where the B-4 wreck occurred.

Boston Associated Press Chelsea Guval Hopital Michaer Newport Michaels Cinho Andremands Provincetown

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