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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1927
Page
17
House leadership selections are outlined with possible appointments to key committees. Names from Branford Middletown Waterbury and Cris- areas figure in jockeying for speaker roles and judiciary chairmanship amid expected caucus decisions and administration-building debates at the Capitol.
An old advertisement touts Zemo as a cleaning healing liquid astringent to clear pimples blackheads and skin irritations. It also promotes Foley Co remedies including honey and tar compound cough relief diuretic cathartic and headache relief with a mail offer for a trial bottle.
Supreme court ruling struck down state regulation of interstate commerce for busses. Since then licenses issued nationwide, with many registrations routed through New York and Massachusetts despite high fees. The decision created a complex licensing landscape for interstate carriers.
Hartford Jan 3 AP thirteen county commissionerships filled by interim governor appointments will be reported to the incoming General Assembly Wednesday The governor made thirteen to fill vacanc ies mainly judges since June 1925 The recommendations include Harry C Smith Vernon Town to fill the death vacancy Rufus H Teonard Arthur Keith Putnam Windham George F Fellow Lebanon New London and more The Senate will confirm Charles Loucks Wallingford as a trustee of the Connecticut School for Boys Other appointees include Frank W Gregory James J Degnan Hadleish H Howd John T Curtis Samuel M Batnard Samuel A Davis Charles H Hallock J Elliott Howes and more
Police investigated a fatal shooting at a Lindley street home after husband John Klembara, 12 year old son found antique pistol in a dump and the weapon fired a single cartridge, killing wife Mary Matthews. Andrew Matthews and family members were questioned as officers sought motive and gun ownership details.
Resolution fight over banning poison liquor escalates as Senators Edwards and Copeland attack Prohibition failures. House members Blanton and Celler grill peers while Mellon chemists pursue a nonpoisonous additive, amid reports of deaths from poisoned alcohol.
City mayor urges new accounting system to replace antiquated methods. Aims to centralize finances, certify funds, accelerate payments, and shift finance committee focus to capital expenditures under bond issues. Proposal includes new title comptroller and broader duties, with legislation to follow in the General Assembly.
Indiana editor jailed for contempt after publishing charges that the Ku Klux Klan controlled Delaware County courts. Indiana Supreme Court upheld summary, saying truth is not a defense or defense of intent. Editor had faced threats, his home shot at, and announced plans to sell then continue with a new e paper.
A woman asserts that being invalid would not matter if she could not discuss her ailment. She emphasizes the importance of speech about illness and personal experience, reflecting a stance on health and communication.
Frank G Banks of Church Street Southport a former Norwich State hospital inmate was killed by a holiday train near Southport station reportedly while on parole his wife Eva Purdy Banke says the parole was valid Coroner to hold inquest at 2 pm today Funeral set for Southport Congregational Church with burial at Oaklawn cemetery family and local officials confirm no escape occurred from the asylum family mourns including a son five siblings and his mother Anna Hanks in Green Nela Hin funeral arrangements described
A shoe store fire drew large crowds and police attention overnight on North Malin street. Firefighters fought flames in a rear storeroom, breaking a glass door to vent heat, while store goods burned and the building sustained heavy damage. One firefighter, James McCormack, was injured and treated for facial lacerations. traffic rerouted and spectators restrained by police.
Police said a three cornered argument at Water and Wl streets ended in a fight. Michael Gallacci of Stratford was struck by Daniel Farnsworth of Wallingford, who then was hit by John Olsen of Water Street. Farnsworth and Olsen were arrested for assault, Gallacci summoned to testify in court.
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