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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1927

Page

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Immigration quota changes reshape world in 19th scene

A descr iption of proposed shifts in U N immigration quotas targets Germany Ireland and Italy while Britain benefits. The document cites specific national counts for 1890 and notes projected reductions and increases across multiple nations, with emphasis on who gains and who loses under new limits. The report discusses the impact on the foreign born population and the potential effects on the United States and other countries.

Wastientton Germany Fia Iss United States Utah Ree Poland Britain France

Death notice for Mother Frances Mary's service

Obituary note reports the death of Mother Frances Mary with a funeral service to be held at Heart Church on Monday afternoon at 2 oclock. The article mentions a ceremony led by Father ont Joint and lists attendees from Vin and surrounding areas.

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Prince of Wales Horse Fall Rattles Hunt Participants

In Leicestershire England the Prince of Wales was thrown from a horse during a hunt near Meulr Hedge as others, including Captain Green and Captain Horny, fell or were injured on wet ground. The hunt continued with the prince in the saddle despite pain.

Prince of Wales Aliso London Theagh Tate Calty Leicratershire

Hoppe Regains Billiard Title After Two-Year Gap

Hoppe, an 88-year-old billiards veteran, regains the world title in a dramatic final. The match features his steady play and sharp safety tactics, overcoming a tough field to reclaim the crown.

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Unclear OCR fragment items prompt scattered county news

Fragmentary page text references Wilageport county issues Page 10 Forge 1 L tenets Ground notes about Chinese and other items. Mentions Page 17 water, finance, ferry, coast, and legal notices with scattered names and events.

Governor to Urge Display of Flags in Hartford

Governor Trumbull plans to press legislative committees for a bill requiring the display of American flags in both the House and Senate chambers. He noted a flag already decorates his desk corner in the executive offices, and emphasized a state flag should also be displayed prominently in the capitol hall during inaugural events.

Hartford Trumbull Americoau

Gould claims hold ups by Canadian premiers over railway funding

Senator Gould Maine testified before the Senate elections committee about alleged bribery tied to a New Brunswick railway project. He said his partners paid 190000 to Conservative campaign funds in Ottawa and that Premier Flemming and Premier Clark pressed for further payments while threatening to halt railway operations. He claimed he was driven out after refusing to pay and that he learned of a 109000 handshake implying the final payment.

Washington Dan J. Cary Iis Gould Maine Senate New Brunswick Canada New York Oon Conservative Party Flemming Clark Mlemming Ald Ottawa J. Lisman Lisman Flenming

State Warned of Stream Pollution

Hartford January AP warnings warn that industrial growth may be impeded and domestic water supplies endangered unless manufacturers and communities act to reduce stream pollution. The state water commission's first biennial report says elimination costs and unilateral action hinder a speedy fix, noting many streams are so polluted new industries cannot locate there due to sewer-like conditions.

Hartford Jan. T State Water Commission

Chaplin sues magazine over life story as untrue

Alquinier Speners Chaplin, film star, sues The Photorial Review Publications in federal court seeking 500000 damages. He alleges the magazine's yearly biography is false and untrue and seeks an injunction to stop further articles. He claims the ads advertising the series misrepresent his life and that the publication used his name without consent.

Charlie Chaplin CW York Federnl Court Ulqurler Speners Chaplin Romains Ube Upiestorial Review Chaghin Alrewdy AL Hyaves Pieterfiul Charles Chaplin New York Sterves Tila Ast Today Abel Upkforgu

Gun running confession shocks Nicaragua policy clash

Captain Willis of the trawler Atlantic Matthew disclosed that the vessel had priorly engaged in gun running to Mexico and Nicaragua before being seized near Cuttyhunk. He and crew members faced U S commissioner hearings on illegal import charges as Borah split with administration on Nicaragua policy, criticizing the White House and Kellogg statements.

Skipper Nicaragua Borah Boston San. T Willis Cliri ‘Mattieu Cuttyhonk Mexico Nicarmzua U.S. Qonse F Guard Wills United States Moruilty

Water rights 10 to be considered by General Assembly

A bill filed with the Connecticut secretary of state outlines a settlement between Greenwich Water Company and New Haven Railroad over Milnor River water use. It plans for the railroad to receive up to 4,000,000 gallons daily after 1942 while the water company expands its reservoirs and rights, subject to eminent domain and property easements. The measure follows a previous 1925 charter amendment and seeks authority to surveys and land access for reservoirs, with the action pending in the 1827 General Assembly.

Greenwich Water Company New Haven Road Unchia Milnog Greenwich General Assembly Quetilia Boston Post Road Cos Cob Airfted County Superior Court Lewis Tyler New Gaven Wield Rye Greenwich , Water Company Stamford Viel Water Company Field

Mrs Lashars Sister Dies In Hospital

Mrs Walter B Lashar of Round Valley Fairfield reports the death of her sister Mrs Eugena Darbrey of Scarsdale New York in Bronxville Hospital at 6 45 a m Survivors include a husband two daughters and a son The deceased aged ninety nine lived at 45 Post Road Scarsdale and was admitted to the hospital Monday morning

Walter B. Lashar Round Fairfield Eugena Darbrey Scaredale N. Y Bronxville, N.Y Clarprey Post Road Acarndale

Nine Cars Stolen by Youths Confessed to Police

Three youths admit to stealing nine cars over three months in a spree begun last October and ending yesterday. They led officers to the abandoned vehicles at Hancock and Wardin, Beechmont, Kings Highway, and other locations as detectives recovered all stolen autos and returned them to owners.

Charles Wakeman Menneth Smith Ter Inac Mbt John Curry Tony Simpanneil Wallace Street Smith Riade Funder Banda Hell Curry Lowing John Brown Hancock and Wardin George Coukter Beechmont Avenue John Stumpf Wade Street Donald Vero Sanlamd Street Kings Highway Joseph Miller Savoy Street Maplewood Avenues Jin Irving Shapiro Wood Avenue Fairfield Avenue Whittier Street Michael Connors Ann Street Stratford Alex Jenner Tal Jennings Young Plazas John Plora Wall Street

American women evacuate Hankow amid unrest

Dispatches from Hankow report that American women and children boarded a British merchant ship for Shanghai on Thursday night, following British and other foreign nationals who left Wednesday. The anti foreign unrest surged after attacks on the British concession district, with Nationalist forces tightening control and foreign sailors withdrawn from the riverfront.

Shanghai Dankew Ainca Nlexty America Tule Spreenghes Properando Ot Aantenere Yangtes River

First trans Atlantic radio telephone opens for business

New York reports the first commercial trans Atlantic radio telephone service inaugurating a six million dollar day of business. President Walter S. Gifford connects with Evelyn Murray in London as static and short wave issues challenge early operations and weather and distance affect the line.

New York Jan London Walter 8. Gifford American Telephone and Telegraph Company Houlten Hinnton Newspapers Associated

Prosecutor Attacks Auditor Report in Westport Case

Westport prosecutor Edward Bradley accused the firm Searle Oakey and Miller of Bridgeport and New York of failing to audit its own system. He said the 1922 audit led to a misleading record style and that town records in the court were not fully auditable. Bradley cited a local newspaper headline alleging incomplete and dubious records.

Westport Jan Swiching Searle, Oakey and Miller Bridgeport New York Noart Edward Bradley Attorner Bradley Serrle, Galey and Milter

Children saved by policeman from Parrott Avenue blaze

Patrolman Leon Denton and his wife rescued four children from beds as fire swept the three story home of Louis Shain at 229 Parrott Avenue near Main and Chartres. Adults fled in night clothes while firefighters battled a roof blaze. Shain, Stackpole, and neighbors aided as residents escaped. Cause undetermined. damage not yet estimated.

Louis Shain Parrott Avenue Leon Denton Denton Frederick R. Canfield Parrott Shain Harald Stack Main Chartes Atse Shains Tlatressman Denton Tooter Charlotte George Shain Canfield Stackpole

City considers ordinance to cut clerk fees on traffic violations

City Attorney Delaney outlines an ordinance to reclassify automatic traffic signal violations from state motor vehicle law to a city ordinance. If passed clerks in the City Court would lose two and four dollar fees for each violation, with prosecutions shifted to the city under the ordinance. Prosecutor Shannon says cases would be handled under the ordinance for economic reasons, subject to judge direction.

Ratte A. EL. DaLaney Cittorney Delaney Puller Board Board of Aldermen Malvnanes Committee Motor Vehicle Department James Shannon

Coast Guards Starved and Taunted Until Confessed

New York January report of the Kelly Costelly ring reveals that eight coast guard members were subjected to brutal confinement aboard a cutter, chained and fed rotten meat, during cross examination they confessed. Witness Nicholas Jhaun of Boston testified to the harsh treatment and isolation.

New York Coast Guard Nicholas Jhawn Boston C. G. Lok Kelly- Costelly International Seneca

House backs delay in building three new light cruisers

Amid heated debate in Washington on January 14, the House rejected amendments and backed a budget plan delaying three new light cruisers. Key figures included Speaker and Democratic leaders who argued against rapid naval expansion, while Republicans pressed to fund preliminary work and deter a perceived war scare. The vote reflected tensions over Navy policy and budget priorities.

Washington House Quotidae Navy Speakworth Britten Replan Tinos Ite Tlison Ent Garrett Tennessee My. Coolidge Ut Navy Abernethy Erat North Carolina Iis Blanton Demo Texas Navy League United States Navy Institute Senatessrae Come

Stanley Beach Income Case Cited Bible Argument in New York Appeal

Stanley Beach of Stratford seeks to reinstate a $5,000 annual trust income withheld by his father and brother. In New York appellate court, his counsel cited a Bible verse urging no evil for good, arguing the probate action improperly curtailed Beach’s allowance. The case targets the family’s control over the income and related guardianship actions.

New York City Staley V. Beach of Stratford Ae Trust Dis Hla Aon Frederick C. Sense Beach New England Cie New York Harold Remmington Beard Watson

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