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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1927
Page
20
New Haven January 31 Coroner El Miz absolves operators of two vehicles in a fatal Derby turnpike crash on January 15 that killed a man and a woman. Findings were handed to Ralph Gilly, the driver of a...
A sedan crashed into a parked truck killing Sean, who died in Griffin hospital from pneumonia after the collision. The coroner reported high speed, with Arthur Mo Vickers and two Manchester residents among the occupants. two others were injured. The crash happened after the group returned from a skeet ball event in Seymour. four others remained hospitalized. Separate accidental deaths included Coton Mix and James Sherman.
Two men threw a brick through a window of Hugh Connalls and Son jewelry store in Detroit and fled in a car with valuables estimated between 10000 and 15604. A traffic officer and bystanders observed the incident as another pair robbed Miss Beauty Davis, cashier of a theatre, of 635 dollars.
The article recalls Justice Simeon Baldwin a former governor and Yale Law School leader. It notes his death after a long illness and details the funeral arrangements at Trinity Church, with Rev. Chappell presiding and many notable figures expected. The service will be followed by interment in Grove Street cemetery as scrolls bear the names of distinguished men and women.
Mrs Lillian Brock pursues divorce alleging cruelty and adultery while charging Dr Sam Brock with giving their twin daughters to the University of Tinos for unknown purposes and failing to provide support. She states she visited the university and saw one baby partly dissected, blaming the social standing and his concealment of his children.
Funeral services for Menes Asians son of Udi Dearon street will be held at Mullins Scott and Regate funeral parlor on Golden LUN street at 1 30 PM with Rev Joseph Kacippi officiating. Entombment follows at Luheviin cemetery. Margaret Mary Kane’s funeral from 407 Maplewood Avenue proceeded to Augustine’s Church at 11 AM with Mass celebrated by Rev Mabvert Bew in, assisted by Rev Joseph Ganley deacon and Rev Albert Triscott sub deacon. John Manley led at offertory with “Pi Jesu” and Mrs Harold Youd sang “Some Sweet Day.” W K Ryan played “Nearer My God to Thee” as pallbearers carried the casket. A large delegation from Mary of St Augustine’s parish, St Vincent’s Student Nurses, and Sisters of St Vincent’s hospital attended. Interment was at St Michael’s cemetery with committal by Rev Albert Driscoll.
The obituary notices report Patrick Savage's funeral from his kite residence at 27a Sfanson street and St Ann's church with a requiem mass led by Rev Jonepn Fy Bord and Rev T ae Sullivan. Pallbearers named include Michael Gallagher, John Collins, John Ryan, John Murphy, John Campbell, and William Fagan. interment at Michael's cemetery. Also listed are Annie Kilroy Howard of Bridgeport and Mary L. Dempsey, with service details and interment at St Michael's cemetery. separate funeral notices for Mary Dempsey and others, including a high mass at St. Charles church and burial at St. Michaels cemetery.
Telegram Staff reviewer notes The Drag a sexual hostility drama by Inno Mast opened at Park Theatre last night with a mixed cast. Plot centers on Roland Kingsbury a closeted young man who marries and competes for Alan Grayson’s affection in a social circle hosting a male party described as a drag. The reviewer questions the play’s merit while acknowledging it isn’t lewd or obscene.
Reports from Mexico describe bandit slayings while the government maintains its stance that priests must follow the law when performing religious duties. The Sol asserts growing priestly adherence to the law, countered by Episcopate denials. Oil region fear grows in Tampico as foreign companies brace for new laws. local officials refuse comment awaiting New York guidance.
In Scranton Pennsylvania on January 31, about 25,000 miners were idle as thirteen Trudson Coal Company collieries in Banerene and Lackawanna counties closed indefinitely due to an over stocked anthracite market. Several mines from other firms including Glen Alden will halt for the next two days.
In Los Angeles on January 31 AP reports Superior Judge Walter Guerin upheld a $4,000 monthly temporary alimony for Lita Grey Chaplin. Chaplin's lawyers sought a permanent writ of prohibition to block payments, with the Appellate Court set to hear arguments tomorrow. The judge noted Chaplin's attorneys were present when the award was made and did not offer evidence for challenge.
The text outlines 1949 census estimates and state level figures for January 2 1920 and updates for 1926 and 1927. It lists population totals for the United States and numerous states with cited increases or decreases versus 1910 1920. Includes geographic divisions and notes on methodology based on births deaths migration and emigration.
Frederick W. Enwright publisher of the Boston Telegram was found guilty on criminal libel charges against former Boston Mayor James M Curley. The alleged libel appeared October 1 after an on-street incident between Enwright and Curley near State Street and the Financial Center.
The steamer Anthony O Boyle owned by O Boyle Transportation of New York grounded in fog off Visayard Slaven Massachusetts. Coast guard boats stood by to evacuate up to 25 crew if weather permitted.
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