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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1927

Page

6

Clergyman Faces Court for Affair With a Waitress

In New Bedford a Methodist Episcopal minister appeared in superior court with his wife beside him to face three indictments. Miss Antoinette Fort testified about the affair at a New Bedford tea room. The minister’s bond was set at 2,000 on each count, total 7,500, secured by Hervert F Reynolds who owns property valued at 29,000. The minister was released after surety qualification and seeks a speedy trial.

Noston Hatron Willie Hotes Bedford Methodist Episcopal Geal Antoinette Fort New Bedford Tea Room Deemer East Greenwich Alt Henry TE Woodward New Bedford Durge Fossick Hervert Fo Reynolds Air Holmes Reynolds Roodeo Island Rec Boston Holmes Providence Kingston Hecarus

Duke and Duchess Settle Divorce in France

In a satisfactory out of court settlement, the Duke and Duchess of Manchester end their divorce case. Duchess Helena Zimmermann of Cincinnati previously married, now declared pigeonholed after a Nice filing. The suit, begun 1835 in Nice, involved desertion and incompatibility. divorce funds had been a sticking point since 1814. Married 1900, they had been separated since 1925, with the duke’s lawyer noting the main obstacle was fixing alimony.

Nich France Duke Duchess of Manchester Helena Zimmermann Cincinnati Nice Duke of Manchester

Man Held When Body Is Found in Toronto

A man identified himself as Richard McCuleur was detained by police after an arrest at Wilson Avenue residence where the body of a woman, Mrs M Heine, was found. In her trunk were a bridal veil and wedding rings, indicating travel across Canada the United States and Central America.

Toronto Righard McCuleur Ferry-Fite

Beauty experts seek abolition of bobbed hair at New York convention

January 4 1920s New York coverage reports a proposed resolution by beauty experts to abolish bobbed hair. The text notes the push as part of the annual convention debates with supporters claiming bobbed styles are less attractive and less appropriate for modern femininity.

New York Dbeau Clare Itith Milrer Newmill School Coame Ennyil

Stage director Walter Baldwin dies in Minnesota

Walter Baldwin, a pioneer stage director in Minnesota, died at age 7H. He developed many teen stars including William Farnum, Pustia Farnum, Bert Lytell, and Belle Bennett, shaping early American theatre.

BT Paul. Minn Walter Baldwin William Fartun Pustia Farnum Bert Lytell Belle Bennett

Radio Program Listings Across Stations and Times

A dense schedule lists multiple radio programs across stations including WEAF(WNEW), WABC, WQXR, and WJZ with details on violinists, sopranos, orchestras, and lectures. Entries cover 1 PM to midnight, mentioning concerts, weather reports, and market updates alongside guest performers and station lineups.

Tinio Nignala Ot Pal Pru Xo Euhatta Quartette BN Watney Miororco Salara Hugo Wendell Cimcert Alfred Newgerson Studio Wwe the Ulvasey of Indy Joachim Interpe Newn Orchestra Wtam Cipytland May Singh'sreen Deter Dey Rose Bani Jack Bowen Mawe Orchestra Thik Org Pamt

Ferguson Grants 26 Full Pardons in Texas Clemency

Governor Miriam A. Ferguson announced twenty six full pardons as part of clemency actions totaling 3 065. The batch includes E B May of Houston who was jailed five to 99 years for wife murder, with the governor noting May’s work as a blacksmith and arguing the wife’s youth was an accident.

Austin Tex Miriam A. Ferguson Ferguson E. B. May Houston Aid May

Two Held After Fatal Burglary Near Kingston

Plymouth Mass January 4 AP two men arraigned in connection with the December 31 Kingston burglary where William I Gay of Kingston was shot and killed by police. Judge Davis set Percy E B Trites in 15000 bond on breaking and entering and his cousin Fred Trites of Swell Mass held in 5000. They face a further hearing next week.

Plymouth Mass Kingston & Ore Wilam I Gay Kingston Davis Percy Eb, Trites Brighton Boston Fred Trites S Well

Volga Boating Song Silenced by War and Famine in Russia

In Astrahan Soviet Union on January 4 AP reports the Song of the Volga Boatmen no longer echoes along the Volga. Ten years of war famine and revolution have emptied the river of romance with boats and fishing fading as villages turn to farming and other pursuits.

Astrakhan Soviet Russia Volga Great River

Stamford Woman Wins Paris Divorce

Stamford January 4 Special Mrs Solon Chester Kelley Jr won a divorce from her husband in Peels Wis Miss Tevet Richards Tweedle of Stamford was named plaintiff. The couple wed November 3 1918 at North Athrebote Massachusetts. Mrs Kelley Jr previously presided over the Stamford Junior League.

Stamford Solon Chester Kelley, Jr Peels Wis Misa Tevet Richards Tweedle Solon Jr. Kelly Kelley, Jr North Athrcbote Maas

Frank T Miller Found Dead in Buffalo Home

Frank T Miller, 47, a commission merchant, was found dead hanging in the closet of his Buffalo home. Financial worries were cited as the cause for the act.

Buffalo WM. Y Frank T Miller

Coolidge Rebuked By Senator King For Press Lecture

Senator King of Utah assailed President Coolidge in the Senate for a lecture to the press about foreign policy. He said the president’s stance failed to define the nation’s policy and warned against muzzling or hindering press discussion of foreign affairs.

Coolidge Senator King Washington Senate Today King Utah White House

Tobacco magnate James B Duke leaves vast estate to daughter Doris

The first accounting of James B Duke's estate filed in Somerville NJ shows initial holdings of 86.3 million with total, including accrued amounts, of 89.7 million. Expenditures since death in 1925 amount to 9.96 million, with legacies and trusts totaling 34.25 million leaving 63.46 million. Executors include Mrs. Nanaline H Duke and associates George H Alle and William R Perkins. Taxes and surrogate fees loom. estate valued mainly in stocks and bonds totaling 362.44 million, with 18.6 million in government and municipal bonds and 4.52 million cash and receivables. The 15-year-old Doris Duke inherits the bulk, while the Somerset county estate spans 20,000 acres with 35 miles of paved roads.

Somnerville N. J James B. Duke Duke Nanaline H. Duke George H. Alle Wiliam R. Perkins Moe Somerset County Doris Duke

Coast Guardsmen Sentenced for Graft and Rum Running

Coast Guardsmen Rowry Taylor and Marcus Haley were found guilty of graft rum-running and collusion with rum-runners off New England. A court martial at Charlestown Navy Yard ordered one year sentences, to be served at the Navy Prison in Portsmouth. Sentences were kept secret until the men arrived at the prison.

Portsmouth N. H New England Rowry Taylor Koatswain Marcus Haley Hoatswain Charlestown Navy Yard Rnding Washington

Oil Companies at Tampico Work As Usual

In Tampico several oil firms report normal operations while the larger companies await the Mexican government’s next move. Some small outfits have filed applications to revalidate concessions under the land and oil law, but only in effect for a limited period.

Mexeigo City Tamasco

Held in Killing Man Given 2.45 Savings

Jun 4. AP Fred Edel, held at New Haven county jail in the John Mastriane Jr. killing, has exactly 2.45 in cash to his name. The money, sent from a Meriden police request, was found in a bank in his room at Hotel Satis. Shaving implements were also sent, while two suitcases of clothing remain at the hotel, which claims back rent is owed.

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