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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1927
Page
5
Reports from London indicate uneasy calm following a revolt attempt in Portugal. Advices suggest Portusasai tension subsided, though sporadic clashes and military movements near Lisbon and in northern Portugal continue. Madrid wires note government scrutiny and possible strategic redeployments as officials assess loyalties.
Early Lisbon reports state that rebel leaders surrendered to Colonel Ceavelrs Lopez commanding government troops. Official dispatches indicate loyal forces prepare to attack Incureanta, with a planned imminent fight expected to begin soon.
New York based case reports Harry Hoffman granted a new trial after the court reversed earlier verdicts. The decision, signed by the late Justice Jayceux, questions the sufficiency of evidence and responsibility for the murder of Maude Teuuer. The retrial timeline remains unclear as the ruling arrived unexpectedly.
A 90 year old man claims his wife, 81, deserted him. He cites an ante-nuptial contract granting his widow $7,000 at his death and a portion of real property. The case references dates in December and July and notes the couple resided in an apartment.
Hinkle has been elected president of the National Folding Sex Company succeeding David Welton of West Grange New Jersey who led the firm since its incorporation over 35 years ago. February payment noted by AP stating Stlent is now in charge. The announcement marks a leadership change at the folding company.
New York reports the death of Count Rigo known as Count Riso the Gypsy musician at sixty four from pneumonia. Once famed in orchestras he fell in love with Princesa de Che and later widow, Mme. Rigo, runs a local tearoom and mourns his passing.
Private funeral services for Newty B. Sargent president of Sargent and Company were held at the Sargent residence in New Haven. Rev Dr Remsen L Ogil of Trinity College officiated assisted by Rev Maurer. The plant closed for the day and employees paid respects between 11 and 12. Burial was in Evergreen cemetery.
Boston Feb 4 Governor Fuller proposed abolishing the Massachusetts Nautical Training School. A legislative committee on state administration rejected the plan, saying the motion could not pass and that further negations were needed.
Helen West Donner obtained a divorce on grounds of intolerable cruelty from Fray C. Gardner a Coast Guard phar manist. Within an hour of leaving court she married Gardner by a justice of the peace. Custody awarded of two minor children. Judge Christopher S. Avery presided. Gardner is from Nantucket, Massachusetts.
New York report says Vanderbilt Jr former public figure files diaries and writes in a Fifth Avenue kitchenette apartment to cover about 3 million dollars in debts. He plans to publish diaries and works, including titles, film screenplays, and a novel, to raise funds. He insists no one will lose faith in him.
Major A Bates assisted by Kin Sign Pickering of Harttory will conduct a special Salvation Army meeting at the Salvation Army hall 30 fm street tonight at no. M Kinsign Pick ering will render verses.
Captain George Hubert Wilkins aims to fly across Arctic ice in March with three Stinson and Fokker aircraft from Barrow to cross Endicott Mountains to explore unknown regions north toward the Arctic Ocean. Partners include Bielson and the Detroit News funded expedition, with support from the American Geographical Society and local aviation groups.
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