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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1927

Page

2

Nolan Refused Annulment Plea In Court Testimony

Fragmented testimony describes a plea for annulment denied in a case involving marital ties. The record references mistaken beliefs about revalidation and mentions parties such as Ris with Trobe desson and Mrs Nelan. The document hints at deaths and wartime context affecting the proceedings.

Offidas Keereevar Nolen Nolan Tru Rea Ris Trobe Desson Dade DE Hesen Nelan Fai Doenergs

Coolidge Opposes Radio Commission Proposal

Continued from Page One. The president opposes dissolving a new tribunal and favors a judicial board to review authority to broadcast. He supports a compromise that would satisfy both House and Senate interests by creating a commission to oversee radio regulation.

House Senate

Professor Sends Voice by Light

A report on Professor Stockbarger and Dr. Lockbarrer’s work with ultra violet light showing beams that illuminate fences and a model car painted with phosphorescent substance. The broadcast describes how invisible rays transmit sound and glow, with claims about health benefits and devices that erase or protect from such rays.

Lockbarrers Stockbarger Heman Pam Bell Volvo Parsons

Leaves Police Force After 34 Years of Service

Three city officers retire on disability or end of long careers. Detective Sergeant John J Dovis and Patrolman Hebert R Tate retire due to disability. Tate joined the department April 1 1813 in Boyle and has served since February 16 0128, becoming detective sergeant April 1 1926.

John J Dovis Hebert R. Tate Tate Boyle

Trustees Account Disputed in Bridgeport Probate Case

Appellants claim the Mary L Fitch estate accounting mishandled assets and admin costs, with items poorly enumerated and misallocated. They allege lack of notice, absent representation, and failure to protect beneficiaries' rights as the court reviews the administrator and trustees under the will for possible public interest harm.

Mary L Fitch Bridgeport Mary 2 Fitch Xald Appellee Cabit Court of Probate Distriet of Court For Indiainn Ems Darring Mary Lb. Fiteh Leones Tiriet Clase Mary

Fire Chiefs Retain Posts Through April in Greenwich

Greenwich January 14 Special Assistant Fire Chiefs Jane M Trubbard and Thomas Hutchinan will stay in their official posts until April unless they resign earlier. Board of Witnesses deferred action on resignations amid department friction and will revisit the issue with April changes in the local government. A police sergeant appointment to replace the late Sgt James H FitzRoy was not discussed, and a new chess wagon was approved to replace the damaged unit destroyed during the December 23 fire at Ely Court School for Girls.

Greenwich Jane M. Trubbard Thomas Hutchinan Aviachmb Board of Witnesses Rovertment James H. FitzRoy Nile Teirind Aed Iword Ely Court

Drive for Library Fund Starts Jan 25

Greenwich Jan 14 Specially Mrs Emerson Newell chairs the committee to raise 125000 to enlarge the public library on Greenwich Avenue. The drive runs from January 25 to February 1 with many local residents serving on the committee including Mrs Charlra Lanier Miss Mary Lanier John Maher A Hercken George F Carmichiel V N Guthrie Iris Nichols and others.

Greenwich Emerson Newell Greenwich Avenue Mra Charlra Lanier Mary Lanier John Maher A. Hercken George FF. Carmichiel VN Guthrie Iris Nichols Tu He Mead Win © Andrews Roger 3 Malds Archer Brown Stebert de. Chamberlin Leonard Clark Charles M. Cole Udith ¢ Ving Harry Folsomi Guthrie We. OR Hall Ph. W. Hatheway Mra W. RR Desfrey Wilbur Peck Florence Culton C Smith James By Waleh Arthur Toda Wilbur Wright Lunsford P. Yandell

House and Senate Attack U S Policy

Senators heatedly assailed U S policy in Central America and Mexico. Dill and Heflin attacked President and Kellogg memorandum while La Follette accused Bolshevik branding and sought evidence. Daggers were thrown over Nicaragua Diaz recognition and Mexico as Bolshevik base, with calls for scrutiny of administration motives.

Senninr Herthit Dike Chamorro Sstorzino Cecthige Sarasa Rina Puntersnes Juna FP Nicaragua United States Din Cone Dhl Tni!er Hefiin Alabama Labouette Republic Wisconsin Wheeley Montana Mexico Moore Esa Diaz Mexic Sacaan Laolette Keliigg Senate Foreign Reloons Committee Mewievo Kellogg Senate Edge Republican New Jersey Senator LaPollette Lalollette LaFollette Falin

New Canaan Fire Chief Declines Re-Election

The longtime New Canaan fire chief declines re-election after years in office. Harry L. Kairet named to succeed him as plans for leadership shift unfold. First Lieutenant James Middlebrook and Second Lieutenant Harry Kirk among other officers slated for roles.

New Canaan Spestalli Roment Harry L. Kairet James Middlebrook Harry Kirk Peank Pecklington Ernest Klett Ensare Fos Oleheronan Eee Tes de Sottan Hose Vam Ohafians Mefes Deere

Ammunition Seizure Reported by U.S. Forces

Report states United States naval units seized munitions valued over $100,000. A Washington note claimed cart ridges were destroyed in the Rio Grande region as a Hibernal boat tried to move thousands of these items across the river. Admiral Latimer not connected to the incident.

Wasehington Ins’ States Rio Grande Nicsrasta Hibernla Latimer

Ambulance Calls Record From Reed County Notes

Fragmentary ambulance log entries describe calls to 226 Dewey Street for a person named Rebecesterion, to 2 Main Street for Walter signer with a fractured tibia and facial contusions, and transport to Bridtseport. Additional notes reference a Heldle home and a refinery, with unclear times and destinations.

Dewey Street Bilan Machine Company Walter Signer Main Street Bridtseport

Drew Resigns as Collectors Aide in Bridgeport

Edward A Drew resigns as deputy tax collector amid illness reports and a $1700 deficit linked to uncredited tax receipts. The audit found no further defalcations beyond notes of unsettled taxes. Mayor Behrens unavailable for comment as Challenger and city officials weigh steps.

Leverty Mairehild Wheeler Wheeler Clima Turnham Mr. Leverty Behrens Trice Drew

Challenger Accepts Tax Collector Drew's Resignation

In Bridgeport Conn on a Friday at 2 p m Edward A Drew 1384 Main Street Bridgeport received a resignation letter from Howard S Challenger Tax Collector. Challenger states he accepts the resignation and has nothing further to say beyond his formal acknowledgment and wish for Drew future success.

R Chalenger Challenger Edward A. Drew Main Street Bridgeport Conn Howard

North End Improvement Association To Meet

An open meeting of the North End Improvement Association will be held on February 3 in the Hillside Fire Hall to organize a community center for the north end.

North End Improvement Association North End

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