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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1927

Page

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Chaplin Receivers Contend Property Split Amid Divorce

Receivers Gibert and Vermin Spital seek control of Charlie Chaplin assets valued at about 16 million dollars in a New York divorce case with wife Mra Chaplin claiming separate property valued at 6 million. Rudolph Valentine attorney indicates ongoing efforts to file for receivership without notice to the opposing side as Chaplin pursues a new film project.

Seteenone Wessices Chaplin Mra Chapin Gibert Vermin Spitael Bert Pernael Alvine Setopl Turing Spiri Teacasi Chenin Vt Mes Uns

New York Subway Fire Damages Transatlantic Radiophone Gear

A fire in a New York tunnel damaged multiple transatlantic radiophone components and seventeen telephone lines. The incident did not interrupt the Emerson Line? Western service, and authorities investigated the overheated alarm system as the cause.

New York Messagtae Mae Emerson Tine

Gangsters Face Trial in Norwich

In Norwich a gang trial begins with defendants charged in a major case. Prosecutors aim to present evidence on a network alleged to run criminal operations. The proceedings occur as the court hears testimonies and arguments from both sides.

Norwich

Effort at Conference Sparks Mixed Revelations

Report from a large conference highlights new advances in geoscience and industry, with JA-led inventories and prebate evel findings. Mentions New York production plans and a range of unrelated domestic items, including a focus on legal notices, court actions, and economic indicators across pages 1 and 2.

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Depor t sellers of liquor, is plea of U S Grange head

United States Grange leader calls on each Grange to pledge one community service task for the year. He urges harsher penalties for liquor bootleggers and asserts the need to respect the Eighteenth Amendment. Mayor Behrens welcomes the Connecticut Grange convention, emphasizing agriculture and rural prosperity while criticizing political misuse of farming.

U.S. Grange Head Enight Ienly I. Taber Co- Ambus Orie Atfield New England FF. Winstm Behrens Connecticut State Grange Connerticut Adil Jean Sears Taber New Mingland America Laber

Confeess To Theft Of 80 Chickens In Court Trial

A fragmentary report describes a trial involving theft of 80 fowls and a conspiracy case. Witnesses testify about payments, alleged losses, and efforts to sell stolen poultry as prosecutors press charges against Costello brothers and associates. Officials indicate further testimony and indictments tied to the broader prohibition case.

York

Norwalk Council Opposes Change Despite Passage in Part

In Norwalk, council members voice opposition to a proposed change though some supporters push for limited adoption. Debate centers on licensing and oversight with residents weighing local impact and government response.

Judges Plead With Labor Secretary To Save Armenian Boy

Judges in Corinth urge U S Labor Secretary to intervene for Yorwanlara a Armenian boy detained since his arrival from Perisa. They request a writ of habeas corpus to prevent deportation and further mistreatment as records detail his flight from poverty and arrest in Texas for immigration violations.

Labor Bescause Mobatimedans Serpetiry Leber Davis Yorwanlara Vinten Davis le Cong Sige Bough

Ford's Wealth Growth Bespeaks Tax Case Details

Ford Motor Company's historic wealth surge is outlined in a tax case hearing. Joseph W. Davies, former FTC chairman, testified on the growth from 190d capital to over 207 million by 28 years later, amid disputed additional assessments of millions. The narrative covers reinvestment into expansion and a Dodgers dispute over dividends, with references to Ford and Co. and the Dodge brothers.

Ford Motor Company Detroit Jan. U Ite Athority Ford Company Ford Industries Joseph W. Davies Federal Trade Commilssion Eatates John P Horace E. Dodge Toy Aeven James Cougens Davies Stadent Pord Plang Ile Tald Ian Dodger Brothers Thla Poli Equity Henry Ford

King Estate Nets Connot Message in Probate

The late John T. King, Bridgeport Republican leader, left an estate valued at about 9250 909, with realty worth 16 thousand dollars. Probate Court heard the inventory eight months after his death, naming executrix Mrs King and appraisers who faced delays in finalizing the list. The estate includes Bank deposits and stocks, with details disclosed by attorney Canfield and counsel Garrity and Reilly.

John T. King Connecticut Bridgeport Este New York Indea Canfield Carl Walter W. Garrity Lours J. Reilly Klang Canfield King Lexa Miia Pearsenal Estate Theity of Guaranty Trust Company McDonnell and My

Shipping Needs Government Aid for Merchant Marine

Washington January report urges federal backing for the U S merchant marine now largely private owned. It calls for continued government control of ships and a program to build new vessels to replace aging ones, with authorities planning a national merchant marine policy and potential congressional action.

Washington, Jan Industrionet Sitheist Severni Aoent Shipping Board Seny Tockiy Abroml Rt Nations Cnege Amerchant Marine Prey Senate Americ Merchant Marine Jones Commerce Commmittee Shipping Board Offelala

Mexico Denies Aiding Revolt in Nicaragua

Washington dispatch reports Mexican Foreign Secretary Aaron Saenz stating Mexico did not intervene in Nicaragua to counter U.S. policy. He rejected claims of petroleum law enforcement as a motive and accused detractors of misrepresenting Mexico’s stance. Saenz emphasized Mexico’s independence in applying laws and warned against exaggerating its influence relative to the United States.

Washington Mary Aaron Saenz Mexico Nicaragua United U. Mexiio Perrar Senor Nz Coolidge Congress United States

Influenza Epidemic Probes Open Across Europe

League of Nations initiates an investigation at US health authorities’ request into a widespread European flu outbreak. Reports cover Germany Belgium France Spain Ireland Italy Norway and the United Kingdom with Berlin and London among the hard hit destinations. Deaths rise in several regions though many areas report mild cases and early isolation measures.

Geneva Switzerland League of Nations United States Australis Germany Belgium Jeengaark Spain France Biritu Ireland Italy Netherlands Norway Sweden Fyen Juthuid Madrid Barcelona Bia Sebastian Baris Branche Pneumoniy London Belfast Edinburgh Glasgow Scotland

Temporary bridge may be abandoned in YeHow MU plan

YeHow MU Bridge commission orders Edwin Bengler to report savings from removing the temporary span and notes a committee to study issuing an additional bridge. Meeting outcomes include potential involvement of Mayor Behrens and city officials and a pontoon bridge option discussed with Connecticut Company’s J B Potter.

YeHow MU Bridge Commission Edwin J. Bengler Thres Treglor Haa Soma Poset Behrens Ciy James A. McEing John Te. Fremer J.B. Potter Contenticut Company Unity A. J. Taganey Commissing

Slayer of sweetheart dies in electric chair

Peter Doro Bruno, 36, convicted of murdering his girlfriend in Newark on November 11, 1925, was electrocuted in Trenton state prison. Two shocks were given and he died seven minutes after entering the death chamber, showing apparent eagerness to die and even asking why the hour was delayed.

Trenton Newark Peter Doro Bruno Gruno

Florida Cold Prompts School Closures and Record Lows

Southern Florida endured the coldest temperatures in years with Miami at 37, Fort Lauderdale 34, and Broward schools closed due to heating shortages. Tallahassee hit 22, Gainesville 24, Pensacola 26, with frost and some crop damage reported in citrus areas. Boston Harbor faced a separate nor’easter as New England braced for snow.

Bridgeport New England Florida Fort Lauderdale Jacksonville Via Vereue Miami Broward County Ughder Tallahausee Gainesvile Pensacola Citrus Tampa Fernandina St. Augustine

Freight on Coal Will Be Revised by Commission

Washington January 12 The Interstate Commerce Commission orders railroads to reorganize coal rates for anthracite moving to New England under new distance based rules effective December 17. The commission will study rates to larger New England cities with health centers to follow, addressing seaport discount practices and inland shipment costs.

Washdngton Interstate Co Commission New England Commission Ailronas Penneyivanta Inkind Eye Thorondy Come Mission

Huge Still and Winery to Supply Sacramental Liquor

A claim that the Liberal Church plans a national move to New Mexico to run the largest still and winery in America is reported. Bishop Frank Hles announces a shift of church headquarters to Sunshine Valley Taos County to push for reform of prohibition. The plan includes manufacturing six gallons per member and a projected yearly output of about 1,728,000 gallons. The church, founded in 1922, aims to attract 72,000 members and argues constitutional allowances support production for sacramental use.

Pan Wetl Jane Joy New Mexico Liberal Church Frank Hhles Denver Sunshine Valley Taos County America T Tormeriy

Federal grand jury probes bootleg alcohol diversion in Northeast

Indictments naming men in Connecticut New York and Massachusetts arise from a federal grand jury investigation begun yesterday in Hartford. The probe targets widespread diversion of industrial alcohol into bootleg channels and seeks to identify plants licensed to denature alcohol and actors in illicit distribution, with Anthony Perotti of New Haven among witnesses.

Connecticut New York Massduxetts Feder Grand Jury R Ford Seland Irade Fairfield County Grand Jury Érai Perotth Witneses Anthony Perotti New Haver Atate Wethersfield Stati Hirglerys Perrtti Connecticut Bodilemsers Eco Gon Selx King’s Highway Yairfield George Wi. Larson Beni Post Road Fal Tortth Perotti ABS Constable Arts J. Bennett Westport Bae Utho Leretti Sam T'arotti Stors Perrott Bridgeport Come Bennett Perott

Socialist heads French Deputies elects Touisson president

Paris Tan 24 AP The French Chamber of Deputies elected Socialist Touisson as president on the third ballot by 186 to 2116 over Maginot minister of war. Touisson, a moderate leader and experienced presiding officer, signals a leftward shift but is seen as a stabilizing figure within the chamber.

Paris Chamber of Deputies Tedt Fe Touisson J Ito Maginot Counber Pyincare

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