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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 04, 1927

Page

2

Ban Evolution Debated by Father Wilson Address

A fragmented sermon by Father Wilson argues against teaching evolution in schools. He claims the theory undermines parental respect and moral order, calling it a threat to religious truth and social values. He cites supposed scientific authority and insists the creation narrative is proven by intellect and history.

Teageser He Gesteron, Inc Epenca Wilson Rong Coe Kern

Count Rigo a Noted Violinist Is Dead

The article reports the death of Count Rigo, a renowned violinist, with scattered references to cities and people. The readable text mentions Malan, Paria, Philadelphia, and a vague account of musical career details and a congenital condition. The fragmentary source references a medical diagnosis described as brainhuat astina and a warp, leaving uncertainty about specifics.

Count Rigo

Fragmented report questions college prep evidence

A damaged OCR passage discusses a supervisor named Coewlt and a boy or girl student, urging encouragement to prove preparation through college courses rather than secondhand examinations. It questions whether some works of paired aims might better suit college work.

Thie County Coewlt Gestedd Aimee Ety Bette

Court Reprimands Author Over Book Controversy

In a clash over passages in a recently reviewed book by Wright Nash testified he inserted the controversial section in galley proofs and would not have published it. The courtroom heard impassioned defenses by supporters and critics, with Justice Avery noting the case hinges on publication intent and the public appetite for scandal. Viscount Gladstone issued a brief, noncommittal statement after the verdict.

Parnell Wright Tie Lord Wilnes Ghidetone Connor London New York Times Aire Giladerone Inisbatul Weight Nash Wrieht Wricht Madstone Tindleton Connac Viscount Gladstaune Neoeman Birkett eWoight Nearsay Merriman Bat Wight Justle Avery Viscount Gladstone Pascares Lor Caterage Captain Wright Viscount Gladstony

Wider Post Road Improvement Plan Proposed

A reform proposal discusses widening the Post Road to improve traffic flow. It calls for dividing the state into sections based on business load to fund paving, sewers, waterway work, and grade crossing elimination.

Jury Awards 500 Dollars in Stimink Nose Spur Case

The trial centered on a patient with a bone spur in Stimink's nose affecting breathing. Dr Seanton testified the spur remained, while a perforation at the nasal septum was noted. Another operation was deemed inadvisable, with corroborating and opposing expert opinions from Dr Bowman. The defense moved for non suit. judge denied, and closing charges were brief. A motion to set aside the verdict is expected.

Forvosn Stimink Seanton Dreware Bowmah Stamford Bowman Minte William II Conley Foster Slomate Nehemiah Candee Slimiak

American Marines Leave for Orient

British and American positions unfold as US Marines head from Manila toward Shanghai aboard Pecos. Reports note potential Hong Kong defense involvement and ongoing Chinese negotiations. General Chiang Kai-shek’s illness sparks concern over southern campaigns and Cantonese leadership.

Shanghat Ching Cham Kai-shek Ernural Calna

Cantonese Forces Rally Amid Battle for Shanghai City

A regional clash on central Chekiang pits Cantonese forces against Sun Chuanfang’s armies as reinforcements pour in from northern provinces. Analysts doubt a Cantonese breakthrough to Shanghai despite aims to abolish foreign concessions and unite China under a single government.

Paign China Chang Yangtzerhe Wadhar Enessia United States Philippines Chekiang Son Chuan Fong Sterling Yenrlow Sun Cheksing Kiangsui Shamzhai Chucheng Shanghai Sun Chuma- Fang Spenetra

Revolt Flares in Portuguese Cities

News from League of Nations circles notes growing opposition to General Carmona's dictatorship in Portugal. Dissolution of Parliament press restraint and political imprisonments have spread dissent into the army, especially in Oporto, amid a costly 12 million pound loan bid. Some expect Lisbon factors to aid Oporto, but monarchist restoration of Manuel is not anticipated.

League of Nation Carmena Carmona Oporto Garon Lisbon Manuel

Texas Officials Held for Bribery

An Austin committee will begin formal charges against Texas law makers L. Moore of Cooper and F. A. Dale of Lanham after their arrest by state rangers. They allegedly accepted 31 008 from Wills Chamberlain, an optometrist, to influence their stance on an optometry licensing bill. Both legislators were released on $2,000 bond and waived their preliminary hearing.

Austin Tex Feh.d Moore Cooper F. A. Dale Lanham Rhea Bila Wills Chamberlain Moor Male Ilbenty Justice Court

Trumbull Gets a New Automobile in Hartford

Governor Plumontl today activated a state car funded by the Motor Vehicle department under an act of the legislature. The vehicle cost about 6600 dollars, with a 2001 dollar allowance deducted for the prior car bought two years ago. The old car had traveled roughly 59,000 miles and will be replaced as Governor Trumbull’s residence moved closer to Hartford.

Heartford Plumontl Motor Vehicle Department Fins Trumbull Templeton Wiartford Tony Hie

Harvard town honors reveal New Canaan lagging

A Harvard statistics summary shows Andover Mass leads in Harvard graduates per population, with two Harvard men among its residents. New Canaan, Connecticut, registers a smaller share, ranking behind neighboring towns in Harvard alumni presence.

Mass Cambrid Gonerrow Harvard United St Andover New Cangon Coan Harvard Mes

Thief Given Life Sentence For Taxi Robbery

New York reports Ward McEronnell, 31, and Charles Woodruff, 34, robbed a taxi driver of 14 dollars. McDonnell received a life sentence under Baumes law after prosecutors alleged four prior offenses. Judge said the life term was the final sentence and would request a formal re sentence.

New York Saward McEronnell Charles Woodruff McDonnell Woodruff McDonnel

Munitions Taken Sacasa Complains

Washington Feb 9. American marines in Nicaragua were tasked to fight the Savuay Tibal factions with training and dumped into a river 1 800 000 rounds of ammunition. Dr Espinosa, foreign minister in the Sacasa cabinet, sent a cable protesting to the State Department via Bluefields. Sacasa’s representative Dr I S Vacatie Sacasa said he would step aside for a third candidate under Diaz and Sacasa factions. He claimed to have informed Kellogg of Sacasa’s real attitude.

Wasnessuton Nicaragua Savuay Tiberal Taving Lee Itn I. 5 Vaca Sacasa Washington Cable Fron Porto Cabezas

Submarine and Tanker Collide Near Florida Keys

Navy reports a collision between submarine 5 24 and the tanker Birkenhead off Loggerhead Key, Florida, caused only slight damage to both vessels. Submarine commander J Q Fisher said both crafts proceeded unawed after the crash with the submarine submerged at impact. Birkenhead had sailed from Philadelphia January 3 for Texas City.

Key West Fin United States Birkenhead Naval Station Philadelphia Texas City Washington Navy Department Gaid Loggerhead Key Fla West Indies Message Sand Vauuium Oil Company

Garibaldi sails for Havana amid exile and plan

Colonel Ricciarti Garibaldi, grandson of the Italian patriot, sailed from France on the steamer Oro for Cuba to meet his brother Giuseppe and draft a campaign plan for the Garibaldiana. Havana authorities warn he may be barred from disembarking and could be interned or sent elsewhere.

Liverpool Eng Ricciarti Garibaldi France Catalonia Spain Cuba Garibaldi Giuseppe Poppined

Danbury Murder Case Delayed Again

A Danbury murder case in New York faced repeated delays as the hearing adjourned for another continuance. Police failed to obtain cooperation from Mrs. Gaboat after ten hours of questioning, and she again refused to provide information. Her 14 year old son reportedly claimed the husband killed the Danbury man, but she denied being in Pantry on the day.

Phung N.Y Gaboat Danbury Yonkers

Judge Mack Will Open Drive for Palestine Fund

The United Palestine Appeal campaign opens Sunday Feb 6 with a banquet at the Masonic Temple. Judge Julian W Mack and Mrs A Silverman of Providence RI are guests of honor. Bridgeport quota is $18000 as part of $7500000 raised in America. The appeal includes Keren Hayesod Jewish National Fund Hadassah Medical Organization Hebrew University Mizrachi Institutions. A reception committee welcomes Judge Mack and a luncheon for captains and teams kicks off door to door campaigning.

United Palestine Arment Campaign Masonite Temp Julian W. Mack A Silverman Providence R. I Mack Zionist Organization of America Sliverman Pacific Atlantic Ocean United States Canada United Palestine Appeal Bridgeport America Keren Hayeaod Jewish National Fund Hadassah Heman Abrams Lena Holender Goldman Benjamin Cohen Mellitz B. R. Bressler M.C. Beek William Rapoport Counsel of Jewish Women Team

Bus Plea Against State Denied in Tax Case

William H. Blodgett tax commissioner Ernest E. Rogers state treasurer Frederick M. Salmon comptroller Robert T. Hurley state police superintendent Robbins B. Stoecke motor vehicles commissioner no statement given on appeal.

William H. Blodgett Ernest E. Rogers Frederick M. Salmon Robert T. Hurley Robbins B. Stoecke

Luck saves life of police captain in Watervliet gunfight

In Watervliet New York Captain Frederick Broderick was saved when a gunfight with alleged Polka Dot gang members James Ryan and John Dolan ended with Broderick’s revolver butt striking Ryan. Police and federal agents pursued Ryan for mail robberies. he is reportedly wanted in multiple cities.

Watervliet N. Y Frederick Broderick James Ryan John Dolan Broderick Ryan Jack Dolan Polliceman McMahon

Preventive Remedy Ad Promotes Bromo Quinine Tablets

For colds grip or influenza and age preventive use laxative, Bromo Quinine Tablets advertised as a safe and proven remedy. Box features signature BE W Grove. 36c.

BE. W. Grove

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