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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1927
Page
3
Atlantic City reports a convention address criticizing fashion and discipline. The speaker claims modern skirts expose children to vanity and warn that looser attire weakens moral standards. He recalls past teachers breaking routines and notes shifts from floor to waistline levels altering perceptions of propriety.
In Pairs on February 24, Marcel Huette a Commerce Ministry official, Me. Due Moulin an advertising agent and a Pamucer vrenepaper reporter were sentenced for taking bribes from candidates seeking the Legion of Honor. Rouite received three years and 125,900 francs fine. Camanset one year and 95,000 francs. Evidence suggested payments aimed to influence ribbon awards rather than orders themselves.
Hartford AP report notes Alfred E Smith for President club of the Fifth Senatorial district appoints Wonehell Smith of Farmington as president. The ceremony referenced includes the club’s support for Smith and ties to the national presidential campaign.
In Chicago on February a Wyoming student leader Nathanel Thomas criticizes church planning as overemphasizing attendance. He urges focus on ideas and addressing the group's problems rather than mere numbers. The AP report notes a broader call for reform within church outreach.
The Garvan estate was appraised at 1,166,934 with 4,146 listed as cash on hand. The will, filed in Probate Court, directs substantial gifts to Fraters Hospital and other charities upon the testator’s death, reflecting Garvan’s philanthropic aims.
U S Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that annuity payments to national and international figures from the Carnegie estate are taxable income. Justice Taft, Lloyd George, Mrs Roosevelt, Mrs Cleveland, and Mr Burns receive annual sums ranging from 10 000 to 35 000, with 40 other beneficiaries affected.
Boston Feb 24 Edward Payson Hurd an organizer of United Shoe Machinery and longtime official at the company died at his Milton home He was 85 and had served as assistant treasurer assistant and vice chairman of the executive committee He retired years ago and during the Civil War he was taken prisoner and held in Confederate prisons
In Haven a heated card game dispute led to violence during a one hour session. Manu i Montez was wounded in the left arm by a knife after another player drew a knife, while Thatcher and John Montard fought for a pot. Montar drew a gun and fired at Terer before quick retaliation. Several men appeared in court later with cases continuing.
The New Hampshire Senate passed a bill to raise the governor's salary from 4000 to 1000 a year as the House had already approved. The measure now goes to the governor for signing. A separate provision to create new positions was rejected by the Senate.
Governor John ibn Tranbull and Mayor William E Tiehrens are among expected attendees at a dinner hosted by the Pairfield County Wish and Gam Protective association. The event, limited to 4000 seats at Shafield hotel, features sports stories by Barts Connor and fresh fishing reels from manufacturers, with prizes and souvenirs to be distributed.
An even dozen divorce petitions were filed yesterday in the Superior court. Casinos of Bridgeport and surrounding towns appear in petitions alleging cruelty infidelity desertion and other marital troubles. Notable actions include changes of name requests and custody provisions for minor children.
The settlement reached yesterday in the Superior court involves Drew Stave and others with Emil Leavenworth of Trumbull representing the estate of James Br. Prideport property and a housekeeper claim from November 192% alleged as services rendered valued at 7990 dollars.
A brief listing notes two sewing machine models with prices. The New Home Pedal costs 59 dollars for a four drawer unit while the Ideal Electric Pedal is 39 dollars and described as portable and attachable to an electric light socket.
Augusta Mars in Marne city reports a State House of Representatives vote on a repeat motion regarding inheritance, with the Whig party meeting at Stratfield. The district convention agenda remains unsettled as lawmakers prepare for the next bill discussion.
A brief item notes that many women favor wearing a brassiere as their preferred alternative to two slips. The observation reflects evolving undergarment choices and social norms of attire.
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