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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1927
Page
12
The article sketches a chaotic scene in which Governor proposes a reform agenda and immediate adjournment for several months. It notes committees to organize, a push to examine measures, and a plan to submit recommendations to a conference. It mentions a census, taxation changes, and social observations amid political debate.
A garbled OCR reads like a fragmented account of a bank crisis with mention of veterans, a figure named Dave, and various scattered terms. The text hints at investigations, districts, and a long action involving banking and authority, but readability is low and details are uncertain.
The article argues the Baumes laws impact crime and insurance, noting sharp declines in ads and crime after enactment. It claims insurers faced up to 40 percent lower premiums, urging acceptance that Crime decreased and reform progressed, while acknowledging human nature remains central to progress.
The article portrays Colonel Thompson challenging General Wood over his loyal staff and handling of the Philippines administration. It notes Wood's intense loyalty to his chosen officers, his political rigidity, and the friction with the Governor General and the President's emissary, amid attempts to shape island politics.
A provocative critique portrays brilliant modern writers as tireless fighters who lash out, lacking kindness and empathy. The author argues these scribe figures harm tradition, ruin heirlooms, and prefer bludgeons to benevolence, contrasting them with past masters like Scott and Dickens.
A fragmented reminiscence recalls Grandma reacting to the President’s speech as Lincoln’s era emotions rise. The reader notes a vivid sense of awe at hearing the leader speak, with other figures and places evoking a Civil War era shadow.
Text presents garbled sermon fragments with stray phrases about truth, kindness, and advice. It hints at moral guidance but lacks coherent argument, names, dates, or clear actions. The readable parts emphasize speaking truth and respecting others amid confusion.
The Senate subcommittee continued the Lae Gould case argument while the Supreme Court faced a request to rereenter its medicinal patent. The State department agreed to permit arms exports to Nicaragua's Diaz government. A maternity act funding bill was debated as Lausanne Treaty talks with Turkey occurred behind closed doors. President Coolidge reaffirmed opposition to imminent cruiser construction as the House weighed naval supply policy.
Norwalk Common Council committee pushes charter revision to improve police department promotions and demotions. Mayor Francis P Guiotte appoints George A Stokes as tax collector for four years. Stokes’ term follows expiration of the prior holder and signals continuity with the present administration.
A reflective piece contrasts material needs with spiritual needs, urging time to know ourselves and think before actions. It cites burdens from creditors and landlords and the call to empathy, self examination, and personal growth amid duty and trouble. It ends with a quote about the soul and isolation.
Fall River Mass January AP reports 12 more weavers pulled from the Barnard mill bringing the total to 112. The remaining workers are plain loom weavers while fancy weavers joined the original strike against a ten percent reduction. Plant remains in operation with non union workers in a blooms section while tolve pledges precautionary measures.
Dr Cadman addresses questions from telegram and postal readers on topics from Visigoth history to astronomy, morality and personal faith. He combines historical context with Christian counsel, urging readers to replace bad habits with prayer, discipline, and constructive thought.
Walter A. Jultor fourteen years chief of police of Wilmington denied in detail accusations at Hig teint federal court. Indicted with eleven others on conspiracy to violate national prohibition and Internal Revenue laws he disputed claims of visiting the Stevens farm with officers and two women on March 28 to seek liquor. He testified he saw only one defendant previously and after conferring with selectmen sent an officer to inspect the farm finding no still. Eluer W. Eaton and Charles F. Perry corroborated the statement. He admitted telling a state police officer there might be no liquor at the Stevens place during the raid.
R Byron Guthrie twenty two formerly of West Haven pleaded guilty to theft of 300 dollars from a local moving picture theatre. He was bound over to Criminal Superior Court. Guthrie disappeared December 19 1925. traced to New York after enlisting at Fort Slocum. He deserted for a month and upon return faced prison, later turned over to New Haven police and brought here last night.
Two stolen automobiles were found abandoned in Southport within 12 hours. One belongs to Malone, cashier at the United States Aluminum plant on Post Road, taken near Wiemeta early yesterday. The other, linked to a Bridgeport firm, used by Leahy, was taken from in front of Thames church on New Year’s Day. Earlier, a car owned by Miss Anna Carroll, Fairfield post office assistant, was stolen from in front of St Thomas church and abandoned in Greenfield Hill.
In Carana Italy on January 5 the new element 1 named 62 Iliinium was found two years earlier by Dr Luigi Rolla of Florence. The Congress of Science at Bologna accepted Rolla’s discovery naming Florentium while Prof By smith Llopking of the University of Trnois named Divium. Dr Rolla agreed to relinquish all original discovery claims after meetings with Dr Hopkins at a convention in Washington University.
Cloudy and colder conditions prevail across New York, Southern and Northern New England with a disturbance moving northeast to the Gulf of St Lawrence. Rainy weather continues in the North Atlantic states as a high pressure point sits at 28.94 inches. winds shift from north of Sandy Hook to strong westerlies offshore Thursday.
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