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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1927
Page
4
Norwalk woman files and is granted a divorce from her former husband, an officer, after a troubled marriage marked by repeated beatings and alleged cruelty. Testimony details a move to London and Italy, nervous ailments, and a prolonged separation before the wife returns to the United States in 1925 to live with her mother.
AP reports that a state tax of newspapers at a hare and penny per copy led Sidney papers to raise sales prices to a penny and a half. A court test of the tax’s legality faces opposition.
Nine year old Clothilda Demar of Maple Avenue died when an inflated toy balloon burst and slipped down her throat during an incident in Hackensack New Jersey. Emergency responders attempted resuscitation but she could not be revived.
The Associated Press reports a historic New Year greeting sent by radio from the British steamer Corinthian off Cook Strait to New York. The message traveled instantaneously across time zones and oceans, reaching 4:25 p.m. New York time as passengers aboard the ship welcomed 1927. The message, addressed to a long list of American recipients, was sent via RCA with brief replies from Carinthia passengers expressing mutual greetings and well wishes.
Madison December 31 AP Judge Arthur W Marsden of Madison is defendant in a suit for 250000 filed in Madison Superior Court by American Safety Company. The firm seeks an injunction and access to estate books of Frederick Sauter, alleging mismanagement and seeking accounting. Judge Booth removed Marsden as probate judge for this estate, appointing Judge Pelton to oversee probate matters. Marsden ill with nervous breakdown. case continued to next Tuesday. Marsden also administrator of Mrs Sauter estate and sought appointment for Mr Sauter estate. He was named administrator January 6 and heirs mainly abroad, except George Sauter of Madison.
Mrs Elizabeth F Wolfe of New Canaan a wealthy society matron asked for a divorce from Henderson M Wood a Far Rockaway banker before Judge John W Banks in superior court The judge considered rehearing if another witness could testify to desertion She said they married October 3 1820 and have a son Henderson M Wolfe Jr a Harvard senior She claimed Wolfe left 3 or 4 years ago and has not returned This is her second divorce suit after a prior action ended when he returned her money but then failed to repay it
Stamford reporter Mary McArdle, about eighty, was found dead in her room at 14 Cottage Street. Gas escaping from an heater with some burners plugged caused her death, police believe accidental. She was last seen Wednesday. others in the house smelled gas today and traced it to her room.
Jacob Strauss a merchant at 24 West Park Place was arrested on a Humane Society complaint for exploiting animals for gambling. A 20 pound turkey was on display in his store window and customers could win it with a purchase. He was released on recognizance pending City Court hearing Monday.
Remington executives and sales managers concluded a two and a half day conference at the local plant. President Miley expressed optimism that meetings for western and eastern representatives will boost 1927 sales and employment at Bridgeport and Ilion plants. He noted the force’s familiarity with Remington products and the new policies and salesmanship emphasis.
Anglican and Adventist congregations share Park and Putnam streets. Berean Memorial hosts Lord's Supper. Bethany, Christ Church, Park Street, and many others schedule morning worship, Bible classes, Sunday schools, and youth activities. Baptisms, confirmations, and evening sermons noted. epiphany mass and special cantata planned.
The Wanamaker heirs won a key ruling in Philadelphia as Orphans Court dismissed the state’s attempt to tax an inheritance worth about 800000 for death taxes. The court held a 20 million stock gift to John Wanamaker’s children was a gift not subject to inheritance tax since it occurred before death and Wanamaker survived the transfer. The decision may go to the state supreme court for further resolution.
Four western Massachusetts youths pleaded guilty to car theft and were sentenced by Judge Callahan to prison terms from 2 1/2 to 4 years. Two were sentenced today. all four were taken to prison at noon. The defendants, Sean Poirre and Edward St Jean, were arrested in Lancaster Pennsylvania for stealing a car found abandoned in Harrisburg. They had served six months in Lancaster for attempted theft of a physical when the owner arrived. The judge warned that thieves risk severe punishment and that cars left unattended often endanger owners.
Captain George Hubert Wilkins plans an Arctic bound expedition funded by the Detroit News. A Detroit built airplane, modified for extended range, will take off from Barrow after March 1 with ten Eielson as chief pilot from last spring’s venture. The craft will have 1800 mile non stop capability and use the Byrd engine type.
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