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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1927
Page
8
The Chamber of Commerce renews interest in widening John Street amid city plans to abandon the project. Representatives seek opponents and support for the widening, aiming to reduce future traffic delays through the corridor over decades, despite damages claims and contentious proposals.
A dense schedule lists orchestra names, guest conductors, soloists, and program notes across New York and other cities. Notable figures include Arturo Tuaranini, Artie Homer, and Laurie Hethbarg with Dance Orchestras, plus concerts featuring violins, piano, and vocals.
Danbury February 4 AP Rosie Syoriltch Gaboza brought from White Plains to face charges in the January 19 slaying of Frank Vance. In city court the hearing was brief and continued to February 14 at the assistant prosecutor's request. The defendant asked if she must appear again. she was told another appearance would be necessary. Police say she has given no information and had been kept from contact while jailed. A sister reportedly visited her in White Plains, which may explain the peculiar status of the case and her continued silence.
Lombard college in Galesburg Iowa announced that any student who marries while enrolled will be automatically dropped from the college. President J M Tilden said the rule aims to prevent elopements that interfere with education after two recent elopements prompted the decision.
Washington April 4 A Bill to ease officer promotions in the army to advance about 6000 men placed in the permanent military establishment after World War I was approved today by the Senate Military Committee.
New York February 4 AP announces approximately 20 million dollars will go to the Toledo Ohio museum of art as residuary legacies under the will of the late He OD Libbey, formerly of Toledo.
In a Feb 4 decision Judge Arthur Fiis of Civil Superior Court declared an old undischarged mortgage on Albertus Magnus College property invalid. The action named Mary B. Lee of New York and her heirs or assigns, but she was dead and no administration was ever opened in probate court here.
In Washington on February 4 AP reports Senator McNary detailing a plan to levy an equalization fee on surplus crops to stabilize prices. Opponents led by Senator Fess challenge the approach, arguing it amounts to price fixing and government protection from loss. Debate spurred private talks on cotton provisions and potential substitutions to the plan.
Washington reports President Coolidge favors using American good offices to mediate Nicaragua’s Conservative and Liberal factions. Latimer briefed by Kellogg on the effort while the Nicaraguan legation resists external mediation and reiterates Glas would reject outside involvement. The dispute follows the collapse of the Western Nicaragua revolt linked to Sacasa and Zapata, with Guatemala and Casta opposing the proposal.
In a letter of invitation the Canadian authorities consider inviting President Coolidge to visit Canada. The proposed visit would coincide with a national celebration and involve key figures from politics and industry.
Fragmentary account describes a youth narrowly escaping death after being overtaken by unidentified assailants. The incident occurred on a deck in an unknown location, with bystanders and possible medical attention mentioned. Further details are unclear due to damaged text.
Fragmented OCR text shows a wartime policy dispute involving the President and department actions. It mentions friction with the agency, possible troop or wartime staffing issues, and potential shifts in cabinet or departmental guidance amid strained wartime conditions.
An unclear excerpt describes a scene with mentioning of stage events and people, amid garbled phrases. The readable names and actions hint at a distorted account of performers and interactions, with references to a stage setting and possible sequence of events but without coherent context or complete facts.
Fragmented OCR text shows a court scene with references to judge, pleas, and a high-stakes divorce. Key entities include Judge Bene N and names like Dhawan, with mentions of monetary aspects and procedural steps. The readable fragments imply a contentious divorce proceeding and legal advisement pending.
A garbled OCR extract includes scattered letters and fragments. It mentions numbers and names faintly but lacks clear events, dates, or identifiable entities to summarize into a coherent news item.
Fragmented OCR text mentions Utah mass ghost post, FleevPlaf, and Trey Heath with unclear context. It references a Westside figure and a possible meeting or event, but readable facts are minimal.
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