02 Feb 1927
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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1927
Page
1
The article notes overrides of advice by Goodidge and a party split as lawmakers vote an amendment for new causers. It highlights insurgents and the old guard with the president losing party support while some Democrats back his views. The piece signals House action next and mentions pivotal figures and factions within the party.
A damaged OCR story claims capital bootleggers attempted gain leverage over a congressman, detailing alleged recruitment and influence schemes. The piece names a member of Congress and outlines supposed covert operations and corporate ties.
Washington reports urge passage of immigration reform with a one year wait before enforcement, deleting a provision tied to origin quotas. Debate highlights protectors of national origins and equal distribution while opponents seek broader limits reflecting public concerns.
Fragmented OCR text from a Bridgeport newspaper page with multiple items. References include Rotary clubs, weather, sports names and scores, and various local notices. The legible material mentions community events, political polls, and court or legal references among scattered proper nouns.
The House Foreign Affairs committee backed President Coolidge’s Near East policy by a 79 to 1 party line vote despite Democratic opposition. The panel added a Moore proposal to query Secretary of State on the policy, prompting heated debate and a later party-line motion.
The judge ordered the trial to proceed after testimony about Bud Fisher and his cartoons. Justine Tierney described marriage strains and Fisher’s alleged abuses with a reported $2080 weekly earnings from cartoons, as the case moved toward further proceedings.
Henry Sullivan completes a Catalina Channel swim finishing near Point Vicente after about 22 hours and 6 minutes. The record swim features rival swimmer George Young and a coordinated escort by a small boat as Sullivan battles chilly Pacific waters and kelp, with lingering questions about finishing buoy and timetable.
Miss Mawle Myon, Protestant daughter of a Marceline coal miner, and Rev D Y Downey, Catholic priest of St Bona venture, reportedly eloped in Missouri after Downey left a Chicago hotel with a ticket to Fort Madison. The incident sparked a disappearance mystery and later resignation letters, while Stamford officials signaled no contest over a local matrimony matter and prepared for a February hearing.
In New Haven, Simeon L. Baldwin former Connecticut governor and longtime state official was buried in Grove Street Cemetery. Funeral services were held at a church attended by prominent public figures. eulogies praised his service to state government and the American Tin Plate Association.
Four new policemen were appointed to the police force on January 15 by the committee. Their first tour of duty will begin, with assignments to streets including Main Street, Atlantic Street, and Woodland Avenue. New officers named are John Dolph Sweeney and Stephen Zeningh along with two others.
The first meeting of the Board of Peace Commissioner opened with charges from Charles W. Simpson that the board had favored Superintendent Plana gan. No official action or mention of Simpson occurred during the public session or subsequent adjournment discussions. Sidward VW Cogan and John loxph Afien were elected officers as the body convened, with petitions from the Sixth District Seeyubboon club noted but no decisive move recorded.
A woman of five attempts self harm by jumping from a location on Jointown Avenue Seyine. She suffered serious injuries and internal damage, taken to a hospital where doctors treated her and prepared for surgery as officials investigate the incident.
Bridgeport scene as Finance Committee hearing on a proposed Financial Advisory Board bill stalls. Senator Walcott and Rep Finklestone clash over phrasing while Bridgeport officials including Mayor W. Behrens and tax head Willlace Blodgett observe and debate the measure's wording and principles.
Ernest Gordon night clerk at the Arcade hotel and Miss Beverly West are held on bail after arrests in a disturbance at the hotel. They allegedly occupied a room with a single bed and furnishings despite other people in the premises. Police report include claims of a constable inquiry and statements by witnesses. The ensuing investigation continued with Page Tho.
Hartford Feb 1 AP High Court hears Browning denial of wife charges as trial ends. judge reserves decision amid testimony on marriage, finances, and Browning behavior. crowd disperses after lengthy proceedings in White Plains courthouse. implications hinge on final ruling and potential separation decree.
January postal receipts rose sharply with a 156 percent gain over January 1926. The 1926 total was $70,528.23, while January 1927 receipts reached $81,934.17. Revenues derive from stamps, stamped envelopes, newspaper wrappers, and related postal sales.
A historical report confirms human remains buried at a house in Nevada tied to a chilling case. Authorities link the bones to a woman and her four children, with age details and a murder investigation under federal and local scrutiny.
A penurious musician faced damage claims after a car collision. Friends raised 300 to settle the clain. Police and assistant attorneys reviewed the case, with testimony on damages and responsibility. The matter remained pending in court.
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