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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1927

Page

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Sex Plays Resume As Producers Win Injunctions In N Y

New York court injunctions bar authorities from interfering with three plays The Virgin Man Sex The Captive and allow continued performances through the week Jury urged to keep the stage clean Acting Mayor McKee says police will arrest any further disturbances Prime facie case to be tested with hearings set for Monday and Tuesday on the three suits by producers and managers

New York APY Belle Joseph Vv. McKeevat Easions Supreme Court Supemea Court Aaron J. Levy Lous Db Valente Keensea Banton Warlke Jecepa Weber Etooltimat Walser Miebett

Ford Plane Treads Radio Guided Flight Trials

Ford aircraft makers report a radio guided test flight using beacons to steer the plane. Test pilots and engineers describe the system as a significant step in navigation, with signals from the ground guiding the craft along a marked course.

Grooves Considered for Assistant Tax Collector Post

John J Grooves state secretary of the Knights of Columbus is favored to fill the vacancy left by Drew as assistant tax collector. The Republican group aims to elevate Grooves who previously served as tax official and customs collector in New York and has long held a Knights of Columbus post in New Haven. William F Burnham said the board will wait until after budget work and appropriation actions before deciding on the appointment.

Tio Ireles John 3 Grooves The Knights of Olimbus Eward AL Drew Howard & Challenger Tex Portheater New York Knighty of Columbus New Haven Wiliam F Burnham A Apartionment Fix Board

Only One Brigade Is Shanghai Bound Chamberlain Says

London reports the Commons rejected a Labor amendment to the throne address by 320 to 113. Sir Austen Chamberlain outlined government policy toward China, stating only an Indian brigade would land at Shanghai unless danger arose, as opposition leader Ramsay MacDonald urged defense to be reconsidered for Hankow.

London Charles P Trevelyan China Austen C Cumberlain Shanghai Tabor Sir Austen Ramsay MacDonald Labor Hankow Labor Party Austen Chamberlain House of Commons Charles P. Trevelyan Trevelyan the Paine of Wales

Northern Chinese Advance on South Threatens Cantonese Hold

A vague dispatch reports northern forces aiming to press into Hunan and Hupei, with Wu Pei and Chang urging regional allies to resist Cantonese rule. The Cairo telegraph mentions plans to push toward Peking and Shanghai, while borders and provincial loyalties shift amid ongoing power struggles.

Merton recounts deals with King and payment details

In New York government testimony, Richied Merton German metal magnate recounts his 1921 Washington trip to press claims on American Metal assets seized during World War I. He describes meetings with King and Miller, a $50 000 retainer, $391 000 paid, and champagne at the Ritz while discussing removal of the value from the Society Suisse scandal. He ties the payments to services to secure the claim.

New York Daugherty- Miller Richied Merton Sacce Marcy M. Daugherty Nimer Atteney Whollas W. Aer Gastodlanter American Metal Company Durin Wirag Asien Societe Russe Pour Valeurs de Metanux Meston United States Sulaar John T. King Nathanal Repulsian Connecticut King Jesse W. Smith Daugherty Hantyman Merton Miller Smith Rich Bnt Washington Wiliams Millers Williams Soci Te Suisse Germany America Shoreham Department Ordnance Alerton Merton Lay Chiavany Possi Mertor King Ranrth Rue Carlton Hotel Dicart Goldmin, Sachs and Company National Republican

State May Change Insurance Tables in Connecticut

Hartford reports approval by the state insurance committee and impact on life policy premiums after January 1, 1928. The adoption of American mortality tables is described as representative for U S insurers. Howard F Hunbaty backs the plan with others from Travelers Insurance Company. The measure, likely first in the nation, awaits legislative action and sets a timetable for adoption.

Hartford Jnasuranve Clul Howard F Hunbaty Wttani Bresmith Travelers’ Insurance Company Aong Others Menaure Diakar Lo Vlan Tate Lincoln Waterbury Jewelera Washington

Town hearing on judiciary committee exchanges cages

A garbled Town hearing report notes exchange proposals before the judiciary committee. References to Docket items include a plan to appoint a fuel administrator and discuss county or city concerns at multiple pages, with scattered mentions of Bridgeport and regional figures.

Lialatu RA Mwtown Offeh Kedden Ead Traven Roth Blodgett Denuke Trumbull Ty Meeusy Ature

State Republicans Honor Bridgeport With 1928 Dinner

Hartford telegram reports Bridgeport was chosen to host the McKinley association dinner next year after its twenty third meeting. About 125 Bridgeport attendees helped elect Arthur Sh. Connor and Edward L Kelly to top posts, with officers and an executive committee named across counties. Roosevelt and Governor Trumbull spoke on federal power and state rights, praising Trumbull and railing against League of Nations. Trumbull urged federal noninterference as Connecticut manages its affairs.

Hartford Bridgeport McKinley Association Arthur Sh. Connor Fairfield County Association Connor Edward L Kelly Theodore K Roosevelt New York John Trumbull Roosevelt Trumbull Connecticut League of Nations World Court Democratic Party Kelly Clarence Wilard New Haven Willard Daniel F. B. Hickey Stamford Helen Lewis Stratford Loth Hartford County Honest W. Christ Alice P. Merritt New London County Ernest Rogers Votonelery Allen Middlesex County Elvnn Clark Claudine Matin New Faten Edward W. Goss Clara Cocher Litchfield George St Sturges Mary B Weaver Tollend Iount HR. S. Keeney F. G. Vinton Windham County Harroond F. Gates Catherine Byrne Gleneral Benjamin Wo Alling Frambull Greediel Ilo

Suspect boasts of killing 18 in Oklahoma case

Brittle book from Arkansas reports a suspect in jail in Oklahoma City claiming he killed eighteen men across Oklahoma while en route to prison. He says he regrets one victim whose draw produced a harmonica, naming three women as the first victims. Authorities have only one confirmed killing in mind.

Ark Kol J. M Saunders Jai Oklahoma Batteing Oklahome Ashoup Sauter Bkwe Faik Sherrif Laney Oklahoma City Saunders Earner Todavy

Coolidge Invites Sea Powers To Extend Arms Limitation

Hartford news notes President Coolidge invites sea powers to extend naval arms limits to all classes of war vessels. In Newtown officials clash before legislators as Grand Juror Hayes and Justice McCarthy trade charges over a proposed town court bill. Debate centers on cost, jurisdiction, and impact on existing court procedures amid petitions and political maneuvering.

Coolidge George E. Hayes Bridgeport Patrick H. McCarthy Hayes Beer Keys Hartford Newtown Judiciary George KH. Hayes Justice of the Peace J. H. McCarthy Justice McCarthy Themas Hollin John Northrup Thomas F. Brew Elliot M Peek Petsion Wheeler Abe Charles A. Wheeler Stratford Asl Hiyes Samuel C. Shaw Hayers Warren 3. Burrows

Britain France Italy urged to grant authority for armament move

Washington report on Feb 16 states Great Britain France Italy and Japan were invited by the United States to join negotiations at Geneva to extend naval limits. President Coolidge proposed a conference to discuss a 5 5 2 9 2 ratio and the reduction of cruisers, destroyers, and submarines under a general armament framework.

Coolidge France Italy Japan United States Geneva Bensin Mediterranean Congress Senate House Ito Verride White Hall Merm Ince Geneve Washington London Roen Nowel

Disapprove Third Term Nominations Beck Urges House

Washington Feb 1 The Republican insurgent Rep Beck introduced a resolution to declare it the sense of the House that any departure from a two term limit would be unwise and perilous to free institutions The measure does not mention Coolidge and cites opposition to a third term as destabilizing to the republic.

Washington Beck Wisconsin Judiciary Committee Coolidge Heck Republic

Flemming Dies After Illness. Probe Mentions Past Role

J. K. Flemming, former premier of New Brunswick and member of parliament, died this afternoon after months of illness following surgery. His name was raised in a probe last November over a railway contract payment alleged by Senator Arthur Gould.

Woodstock Feb Lu J. K Flemming New Brunswick Flemming Maine Arthur Gould

Brushes Stolen From Motorcycle On Malan Street

William Miowenta a brush salesman reported the theft of crates valued at 40 dollars from a motorcycle parked on front of Malan Street. The brushes were contained in a case in the cycle and the incident occurred yesterday.

William Miowenta Vanitol Avenue Stat Malan Street

Woman's headless body found near St Mary's College

In South Bend, Indiana, a headless decomposed female body was found floating near Josephine Lake by St Mary's College. Police believe the body may have been in the water long and possibly came from distance, with no local students reported missing at the time.

South Bend Ind Josephrive St Mary's College

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