29 Dec 1926
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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1926
Page
1
The White House stated US policy toward Nicaragua is wholly impartial amid ongoing allegations of favoritism. Navy and State Department officials declined further comment as protests and diplomatic efforts unfold, with officials seeking restraint while Washington considers next steps.
A man identified as Birger has been arrested on suspicion of murder. The report notes officers detained him near a residence after a night incident, with details about the scene and potential weapon limited by the fragmented text.
Patrolmen petitioners request higher wages in a town council meeting veiled as a plea. The report mentions officers present, the discussion centered on a pay raise, and the outcome remained unsettled as officials weighed options.
Fragmented OCR report recounts a violent clash involving forces in Nicaragua. The text mentions 400 soldiers and multiple casualties but is garbled, preventing clear attribution of sides, dates, or precise locations.
A fragmented report describes the arrival of a Japanese prince and Australia’s premier under secrecy. The piece hints at ceremonial guard routines, quarantine procedures, and a tense reception amid hot conditions, with distant references to officials and a river setting.
Two people were injured and rushed to hospital after a fall at a farm road junction near St Vincent’s hospital. Police reported the incident occurred near a store along Oakwood Road and charges or fatalities were not indicated.
Two autos collided with a Hartford Motors truck last night after heavy mist obscured lights. The accident occurred near Milford when motorists failed to see the truck, which had pulled off to the shoulder after running low on gas. Police reported no arrests and deemed the crashes unavoidable.
Stockholders of Colonial Auto? Wrangport Inc approve increasing preferred stock from 339000 to 2000000 and raise common shares from 801 to 1000. Government plans for two new New York to Chicago routes include overnight service with 9 p.m. departure and morning arrival, plus a separate through service to the West Coast.
A garbled OCR dense with names and places hints at political talk, legal notices, and civic items. It mentions Wesleyan La, New Cannan, and figures like Fagin and Dandi, with scattered references to meetings, judges, and governance.
The mayor cautions Broadway about the dangers of cleaner plays and censorship. Walker warns that stage attractions may be targeted by critics and emphasizes careful oversight to avoid disruption or public offense.
Dee 28 Italian German leaders planned a peace amity pact signed in Geneva under League council. Mussolini favored broader arbitration with France and other nations as Italy strengthens ties with Germany and Britain. Lewis, a sportsman and shop owner, faces a four month jail term after pleading guilty to lottery charges and selling tickets. The case was heard by Judge Baldwin with sentences suspended on most counts. Continued on Page Two.
Local park board session raised questions over renaming charges as Stuart Cunneld and George AL James dark led a discussion on Bath matters. Calls for changes surfaced amid district concerns about street and safety issues including Brewster Street.
Fragmented OCR details an anneal request by a subcommittee for sewer construction funding estimated at about 0.25 million dollars. City Auditor Waite Garrity referenced the funding and a proposed bond measure, with figures and requisitions described in incomplete terms.
State authorities acquired a tract totaling about 140 acres in Farmington near White Swallow Swamp. The land includes ponds springs and a large pond with potential feed prices tied to last summer’s ferritory row. The area contains natural ponds and trout habitat and will be managed by the Game Commission.
A garbled report notes a Georgia governor reacting to flogging a court case involving a named attorney and a mention of warnings from the governor. The text references a courtroom scene with individuals including Nathan Hiedtard Loris and a ball event, but the core facts are unclear due to damaged OCR phrases. The piece implies legal action and potential arrests, with vague dates and names.
Fragmented OCR text notes improving condition after an apparent fall. Details are garbled with uncertain names and dates but indicate medical assessment and outlook.
A fire swept a loft used by clothing workers forcing many to flee into the street. Several women were burned or overcome by smoke, with one seriously injured and transported to hospital. Fire officials worked to control the blaze as crews evacuated the premises.
A shipwreck survivor describes eating a comrade during exposure at sea. Kelly told authorities the castaways drunk salt water and survived by rationing scant water jars. McKinley and the partner's grim ordeal led to medical attention after their boat veered offshore. Page two continues.
A daylight raid on Stanley Jo Blackmon’s Mount Pleasant chicken houses yielded about 950 chickens stolen. Deputies from Sandy Hook and Sheriff Beers circulated, Danbury police notified, and investigators traced likely routes toward urban holding sites as they searched for the poultry gang.
The article notes Medical Examiner Deluca is ill at home and confined to bed for two days. It mentions his duties and a caregiver known as Pete, with details about his condition and recent activity. The text appears to be a local brief with limited readable facts.
Tex Deg 28 AP reports a tense incident where Fort Worth city manager accused Mirvin Simpson of involvement in sending a man to threaten Mayor C Meacham. A Baptist minister’s attorney, Slupean, pressed for deposition as damages reached 18000 dollars. The case tied to a church incident last July and a gunshot victim.
The Board of Police Commissioners considers an ordinance to authorize a reserve squad of fifty or more supernumerary officers to replace all special police. An appropriation of 12000 is sought for recruitment and salaries, with uniforms and duty calls under control of the department. The plan aims to place reserve officers at key locations and events, ready for urgent duty.
Mrs Seales Drew Fundle died at her daughter's Carmel New York home after a powder explosion damaged the house and injured her husband Drew Fundle. Rundle, treated at Danbury hospital, was later discharged. The incident, linked to a kitchen blast, follows the couple's visit to Towner and Carmel where Val Rundle’s health had been poor prior to the shock.
John Coolidge son of the president is invited by Governor Trumbull to attend the inaugural ball at Toot Guard hall on January B. It is unclear if he will be accompanied by Florence Trumbull or the governor. Read as a local society note with guests listed from Plainville Bridgeport Hartford and other areas. Senator Haram and many others reportedly invited to join in the governor's box.
The report details Cobb and Speaker facing possible legal action amid a major baseball scandal. Landis remains silent as investigations by Capper and the Senate probe intensify. Allegations center on forged letters and alleged tampering with a key league figure, with calls for court action looming upon Congress reconvening.
New Canaan December 18 Special George Johnson abety nine who has been missing from his home here since November 29 was located today at Wilmington. We applied in this city to the sectrets of dt Johns lodge A F and 4 M for lodging stating that he was a member of Harmony lodge at New Catan and that he was short of funds. The secretary at Wilmington communicated with the secretary of Harmony lodge and it was in this way that Arthur Johnson learned of the whereabouts of his father. Funds were forwarded to Wilmington to cover the expenses of Johnson's return to New Canaan. When Johnson left home he had about $150 in his pockets. He said he was going up town but instead took a train for Stamford. That was the last seen of him.
Adeline Gingan of Brooklyn was overcome by gas at 2 PM in a Harrison Avenue hotel. Owner John Greco arranged care. she was rushed to Milford Hospital by police ambulance. Reports say she had felt poorly for days and turned on a gas heater to warm the room, then fainted.
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