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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1927
Page
3
An unclear state release reports 125000 markers issued for autos this year. The notice mentions deadlines and guidance from authorities, with references to October, water tariffs, and regional details. The text is fragmented and oblique, but centers on vehicle markers and official actions.
Coroner finds Byoos Do Batter, of Path Place Brilgepo, died December 40 with injuries from a fall. Investigation notes emphasize no foul play and that the deceased was not in travel at the time. Detailing the sequence of events, the report concludes the death was accidental.
Columbia Observatory notes five eclipse events in 1927 with one lunar occultation of Saturn on January 28 visible from North America. Details include a total solar eclipse, an annular solar eclipse, a partial solar eclipse, and two total lunar eclipses, plus a Saturn occultation and a Venus transit predicted but not visible from the region. The article highlights viewing tips and star field context in Orion, Taurus, and Gemini regions for northern observers.
In this state program boys in higher grades earn wages while attending public schools. Manufacturers partner with the state to promote the indenture system, allowing students to work part time and be paid. Trades schools with local industry focus teach youths through courses before finishing, and last year 45 pupils entered the program in education indentured.
Dee 11 in Vaelis two French writers Max Michel Georges Michel fought a duel with pistols then sabres. They faced five paces, both missed at the count of two. Michel fired at one, Baz fired at one and both missed. Michel accidentally fired earlier, nearly harming himself. Both had trained at a shooting gallery yesterday.
State police raided the Bantam Inn and the residence of proprietor Anthony Giampaolo, finding liquor in both places. Giampaolo was arrested on charges of keeping liquor with intent to sell and selling. Justice William Foord set bail at $540 after a morning hearing.
Police and residents pursued a taped African jungle wild cat on the Culverton trail, traced to Audley B. Stewart who accompanied George Faatman and Earl Akelty on an African hut expedition.
George Hawley, president of the Manufacturers' Association, forecasts a strong 1927 for Bridgeport. He cites unprecedented 1926 prosperity, low unemployment, rising savings, and efficient production. He notes Bridgeport's favorable New York area location but urges more sites and better harbors to attract further industry.
A cluttered schedule lists Albany inauguration remarks by Gov Alfred Smith at 12:00 and 9:00 P M, followed by dance orchestras, football game prompts between Stanford and Alabama, New York Symphony, and performances by McCormack, Hanselle, Hitman, and others. Various stations publish dense time signals, weather notes, and program lines across WBZ WGN WGY KDKA and more, reflecting a bustling national radio panorama.
London December 11 CAP A demonstration by J Ta Baird, inventor of a television machine, showed an imperfect but promising “looking in” radio vision. He claimed improvements would fix defects and allow a person’s image to be transmitted ten miles, enabling future public theaters to let audiences watch events abroad such as a baseball game in America or a cricket match in Australia.
The text urges expanding waterfronts at Black Rock and Johnsons Creek to improve transport and land for new factories. It notes Newark and other shore cities set a precedent and asks to begin with their experience to guide local development.
Chicago scientist and inventor Dr. H Preston Pratt argues that interference from station power can be reduced by lowering wattage and raising potential. He says distance is set by potential, not wattage, and that broadcast reach can improve with 600000 volt potential at 5 watt rather than 50000 watts. He envisions many stations with 100 watts or less if voltage is increased to offset power losses.
Detroit Dec 31 AP The Henry Ford laboratories have developed a radio beacon to guide planes in inclement weather. Signals tell pilots if they are on course or off it with dash or letter cues. The system operates automatically every three seconds and may also broadcast weather data. Tests show reception widths of three tenths of a mile at 30 miles and from one to two miles at 100 miles. Improvements sought include a universal receiver and portable antenna for air use.
St Albans Vermont December 31 AP George B Latham of Willimantic Conn has run into legal trouble again over alleged liquor smuggling His car was stopped in Albany last night and found to contain thirteen quarts of hard liquor The car was seized but released after the owner paid the appraised value of 500 Two weeks earlier Latham had his car seized and later released after paying 60 for smugglings A elaborate smoke screen device was removed from the vehicle after the first seizure
New Haven December 61. New York New Haven and Hartford railroad employees who enjoyed free trolley passes on Connecticut company cars will lose the privilege. President E J Pearsall says the subsidy needs more revenue, ending the pass system. About 6,000 men held passes, with each male resident paying an estimated $15 yearly in trolley fares to the Connecticut company.
New York Dec 31 All suits filed by minority stockholders against the General Bak Ink corporation and William S Ward its president have been dropped.
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