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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1927

Page

2

Sunday Matinees Favored In Bill In State Capitol

The stateHouse debated Sunday matinee limits for movie showings, with noon and evening hours proposed. A Senate panel rejected a plan to validate electors and doctors’ licenses, while a Norwich delegation urged Judge Arthur Bihoy’s appointment amid judiciary committee hearings.

Bill Hartte Lowe Do Senate House Geolp Ag Shaw Kelilme General Assembly Soerwich Norwhich Sevral Arthur BL Bihoy HW. Pectis Wit Appelst Edwin Wo Fliggins

Colombo Sailing Consul Is Advised

British investors and assets are noted in a chaotic report listing Ni caraguan sugar estates and Santo Domingo gold mines. Mentions of Managua and Vaughan coffee plantations appear alongside uncertain tonnage and financial figures. The fragmented text references exports, investments, and prices without coherent narrative.

Nicaraga Santo Domago Nicaraggan Sugar Estates Saramtonia Managua Vaughan Coffee

British cruiser bound for port in tense Venezuela crisis

The report from London recalls British and American tensions amid a Caribbean standoff over Venezuela. It notes actions by British naval forces and reactions from the United States and other powers, with warnings of possible intervention and calls for restraint as relief efforts and negotiations unfold.

New Steels Claim Durability Breakthrough by HYCO Alloy

Galbraith of Crucible company announced in Am arlea Alabama that HYCO steel, claimed to be fifty times more durable and suitable for dies, is finally manufacturable after years of alloy difficulties. He said the breakthrough enables present production at reasonable prices.

Amarlea Ala Galbraith HYCO Wits

Chesapeake Bay wreck leaves one dead in collision

A collision off Annapolis between the City of Richmond and the City of Annapolis resulted in one confirmed death and three injured passengers. Captains Welling and Clay described the chaos as lifeboats and passengers scrambled onto the Richmond liner’s deck. Rescue efforts were underway as crews reported loss of power and rapid sinking.

Edness I. B. Welling Richmenad.s Amtapelis Uae Annapolis Richmond Bette Welling C. Clay Baltimore Roth Rom Richword Valde Real J.om West Point York River Richt der Barty Belisyel Cali Land of Hoehne Charleston Laeharnerd Cud Annapelis Uty Orieldy Chesapeake Bay Steamship Company Depair Charles OF Brooks City of Baitimore Mar Annick Baltinere Rashard Brooks Passerice Ante Sas Kriehmoend

Battle Over Dirt Roads Delayed In House Session

Reports from the House indicate pending measures to fund town dirt road improvements and a state aid plan, including a proposed 10 percent petrol tax allocation and town-by-town distribution. Debates covered road spending, clerks salaries, and pensions, with votes postponed to today’s order of the day and motions on police, health, and education funding under consideration.

Tae Loader Aappy Huttle Muan Inti Srivel Motor Vebicte Geavel Road Coventry Shack Rugi Mt Crom MIT Borkity Ducks Ehieg Justics Vial Senate TG Otel County Houth Bern Superior Court New London County Snator Shaw de Govers Ensive Edward J. Kell Oscar A. Leonard Tollsad Geerne Humer New Ma Meriden Michiel Lominick Westport Vieter Kenne Decks Raverabie Linus Putes Geopterica Br Graton Albek Salissary Trent Oringe KoHfuks Theo Faust Amd

Two Inspectors May Be Dropped

Fragmented text outlines possible actions regarding inspectors. mentions names and a pension board context with unclear dates and roles. Limited readable entities include Mullane, Binst, Tibet Wate, and a tax matter related to a panel or board.

George Tibet Wiewlee Hetboet Ab Ray Board

Texas Guinan Rum Poor Poorly Lacks Kick

Mills analysis finds Prohibition scene at Three Hundred Club featured weak pseudo Scotch blamed on a society man motives for revenge. Officials hex padlock order, report states the drink was artificially colored redistilled denatured alcohol with about 87 percent alcohol content.

Texas Guinan New York Fen Pat Three Hundred Texa Gino Prohibition Todny Chester Mills Distriet Tude Aso

Soldiers Hone Title 18 Clouded Conflict at Noraton

In Hartford February 4 the commission to survey the Kiteh Soldiers flour reports a cloud on the title to the state land. The panel says the state or General Assembly must act to secure a realty for the situation. The survey will mark boundaries with stones or fittings. The land partly lies with the state and partly with Pluech's Home.

Nartford Ombul Kiteh Noraton Tate General Assembly Cheney Boreley M. Golden Pas Ines Pluech Heobinson

Foreigners Arm Against Bandits Continues in Shanghai Front

Shanghai residents reported a large influx of foreign troops and ships as authorities mobilized to counter an advancing force estimated at 50,000. Deserters from Sun Yat-sen's army fled toward Shantang as clashes near Bunshua left Sun’s forces disarmed. Japanese and American vessels remained on alert through the night while a wave of executions and arrests by Nationalist and allied authorities aimed to curb propaganda and sustain the defense effort.

Sang- Klang Hianseho Sun Shanly Bunshua Whang-T'oo Lucidu Poter Marshal Sun Chuan Nationalis Canis

Report on Koo Mis Qult amid ministerial shakeup

Feb 24 reports indicate foreign minister wellineren resisted leadership change as premier. Rumors of resignation swirl around Gabriel Teechin in West, with no confirmed appointments or cabinet shifts.

Pheken Peetyines Wellinerenow Letha Heial Gabriel Teechin Wilin Tariste

Two Boys Injured Under Unclear Circumstances

Two youths were treated at a hospital after an incident near 428 Park Avenue. Police and emergency responders reported a farm-related setting with a worker identified as John Stevene. Details remain murky and the scene involved an unfamiliar device or mechanism.

Per Mester John Stevene Famrleen Park Avenue Pinkey Giles

New Workmen's Bill Satisfactor y to All Factions

A Connecticut conference at W B Brosmith office, Travelers Insurance vice president, unites lawmakers, chamber leaders, and manufacturers to back a substitute Senate Bill 1328 208 reforming compensation law. The joint committee reports harmonizing changes with labor and employer protections, aiming for Judiciary Committee action by March 28 and a favorable substitute bill before the next legislative sessions.

Haltyore General Assembly Senate Wic Him Brosmith Travelers’ Insurance Company Aiid Peranpensatin Conspecticut Chamber of Commerce Brosmith Pines Monnay Say Geren Laere Rte State Chamber Stae Chionber Chainmin Dressith Pseepe Ana Myr Manufacturers Association Slaw Chamber Connecticut Howell Cheney Jirogadth Ate Chinaber Braxtmith Munday Thursdus Leonrerenes

Two Suits Filed After Fatalities

In a jumble of OCR errors, a report details two civil suits filed after fatal automobile incidents. The cases involve claims of damages against a car company and operator, naming injured parties and estates, with allegations of fault and liability. The text cites defendants and locations but is largely garbled, making precise names and dates unclear.

Obituary notes for Persanti, White, Durland and others

Obituary notes list the deaths of Persanti five year old at 6 andi avenue and Lyman E B White a longtime carpenter of Spring road, both with funeral details. Also recorded are the deaths of John Smith Durlal and Bridgeport resident who lost his life in Norwalk, with service times, officiants, and family burial plans at local cemeteries.

Manchester Bridgeport John Street Orday Norwalk Meinor Chapel Henry Davenport Turia Mountain Rove Cemetery

Keating Keatinges Funeral Services in Huntington District

Funeral services for Michael Pr. Keating, seventy five, were held at Rose's Church in Newtown after a wake at his Huntington district residence. Survived by wife Mary Kane Keating, three sons, and several grandchildren. burial in St. Rose Cemetery. Also noted were funeral details for relatives including John II. Conner and other local residents.

Michael Pr. Keating Huntington Newtown Blonting Te Mary Kane Keating Patrick Miatachy Keating Outh Danbury Michael Keating Bernard Keating John II Conner Huntington Road St. Charles St 'Ss Cemetery George Emil Kester Leepers Gesrge Emil Kirsten Kirsten Pegnenmeh Foundry Company Fieix Diertrude UL i. Kiretou Vee Duauzhtess Cayeline md Tietirnie Reshiing

Pythians Celebrate Family Night Here

Local event highlights a family night for the Pythians with community members Thomas Wall and Sob Mi Dowelgh among those attending. The report notes participation from several members and a focus on fellowship and cultural heritage within the group.

Pythians Thomas Wall Bart Sob Teuer Aidre Pabhtieelia Vreth

Eighth District Club Plans Party Tonight

An Eighth District club announces a social gathering for tonight with unspecified events and activities. The notice references attendees by initials and vague details, urging members to join at an unspecified time and location.

Eighth District

Illiteracy warned by Women's Clubs leader in New Haven

Miss Emily Luise Plumley president of the State Federation of Women's clubs spoke to Mosaic and Authors clubs at Mrs Nelson Van Taesell home. She warned of a danger of literacy conquest by illiterate foreigners and urged adult education as a state priority near Yale University.

New England Emily Luise Plumley State Federation of Women's Clubs Mosaic Club Nelson van Taesell North Evens Connecticut New Haven Yate University Yate University,” She Continued. “Phis State Board of Education Jeremiah Holmes Lhe Club Carrell TR. Reed Aecam Horence Whits Mise Alice Shermin Robert Day George Howes John Youngs Shine Corsage Plamiey Reed Ailis

Relativity Sermon Links Church Unity to Body Metaphor

A Avenue Presbyterian pastor spoke on the doctrine of relativity, arguing believers are not solitary beings but part of a cohesive church body. He compared spiritual unity to a brain directing a body and urged members to engage with one another for community value.

Avenue Presbyterian Ape

Klan Blamed In New Bills To Ban Intermarriage

New York Feb congparney by June and allied OUPS claim Klan caused push in Northern legislatures to prohibit intermarriage between white and Black people. James W. Johnson of the NAACP says colored people and Klux Klan will oppose these bills. Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Vermont see their introduction amid opposition from various groups.

New York James W. Johnson Connecticut Pennsy Vesto Bole Island

Two More Arrested on Girls Statements

Police yesterday arrested seven suspects in Stratford connected to a girls case. Edward Exoss twenty three Jogbsan avenue Stratford William Kovac twenty four Soomamerfiell avenue Recor Dice twenty seven Hulister avenue Steve Mraak forty three Bine eth Henny Corethe nineteen Logan streets Nick nate nineteen Thatlett stoves Headaches from Slight Colts Lexanve KHROMG QUININE table.

Pao Nore Caunecten Stratford Edward Exoss Jogbsan Avenue

Clan Campbell Anniversary Meeting And Jewels Ceremony

The Clan Campbell group will mark its forty year anniversary on February 28 with a meeting led by past chiefs. Members Daniel Campbell William Funide and Thonine Daniel Smith will receive Pasthief Jewels at the gathering. A stag hunt fundraiser is planned for March at the hall and security officials expect state officials to attend.

Glan Campbell Daniel Campbell William Funide Thonine Daniel Smith Buur

Burglars Caught in Rouse Occupied by Hart's Sister

A dozen or more residents armed with shotguns surrounded a Westport home on Point Road. Two young men Nelson Martin, 18, of Oak Street, Waterbury, and William Robingon, 18, of Bercon Street, Waterbury, were found inside by Officer Myatt. They had entered by breaking in and hid behind barrels during the raid. The pair, already with prior burghery records, await further charges as Bernard Sentis leads Westport barracks. A third boy was sent to reform school.

Stte Folie Charles Myatt Frances Point Road Westport Wednesternoon Nelson Martin Oak Street William Robingon Bercon Street Atry. Mes Lier Feaosister Wile Han S.art Mvath Bernard Sentis Wetport Barracks Cnd Martin Not Y

Democrats Dance Draws Five Hundred At City Event

About 500 attendees joined a Democratic party dance at the City Hitz venue last night to raise funds for party activities. The program featured speaking guests and vocal selections led by performer F. Wiese and mistresses Miss Bessie Pielly Virginia Yakman Eleanor Mills Marie Odell plus a quartet.

F. Wiese M Dorath Bessie Pielly Virginia Yak Eleanor Mills Marie Odell

My Trouble Began With A Burning Rash On Face

A Boston area woman reports a five month irritation that disfigured her face after a burn and itching. She used Cuticura Soap three cakes and Cuticura Ointment one box, then experienced clear skin in three weeks.

Mre Maria Novero Bowen St Boston Mass Maiden, Mose

Fragmented notice on rupture and truss safety guidance

Readable fragments discuss rupture and truss safety concepts and urges precise handling. Mentions locations and streets in a garbled form with no clear actions or outcomes.

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