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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1927

Page

9

Masons of State Pay Final Tribute to H Wales Lines

The Masons of Connecticut honor H Wales Lines with a funeral at Congre gational church Meriden. Prayers, police escorts, and a Military band marked the service. Delegations from Knight Templar and local Masonic groups attended, praising Lines for business leadership and fraternal deeds. A Masonic quartet performed before viewings and interment was conducted by Elma Commandery Templar.

Masons H. Wales Lines Jan Apy H. Wales Hines BO Pleasant Nfl Hie Masons A Vallerie Denver Iyta Oundbin Te Ate Elerry 8 Far Mesaachmantis Rhed Land Ata Masonie Treaga Te Nice Te Nay Si Kiyo Commandery Knigite Templar Meriden Militarr Meriden A.B Iet Congres Gational Albert Iines Aindow Diy Freder Byren Lines Templar Eines Franklin New Haven Adietown Arthur A. A. Aughur

Norwalk Man Granted Divorce

A Norwalk man was granted a divorce amid disputed grounds and conflicting testimony. The case featured accusations of marital strain, tensions over separation, and appeals to the court to resolve custody or support questions, though specific details remain under dispute.

Latin League Denounces America Over Nicaragua Claim

Argentina reports the Latin League planning a denunciation of United States actions in Nicaragua. The organization condemns U.S. influence in the region and signals concern over American banks and interests. The article notes rising tensions and calls for regional unity against encroachment.

Venosales Argentina League of Latin America

Methodists Against Break With Mexico

Five leaders of the Methodist Episcopal World Service Commission in Coenango sent telegrams to President Unellige urging that diplomatic relations with Mexico not be severed. They called for any differences to be referred to the Hague for arbitration and stressed unity amid illness and a desire to avoid conflict.

Coenango Jun Telecams Unellige Ane Cehatar Denoep Llness Diplo Mekic Mexico Hague Methovitet R. J. Wade The World Service Comminaion United States Hagee Tribunal

Will Seven Feet Long Is Filed in Plymouth

Plymouth Mass. will filed in probate court disposes an estate valued at $15. The document names heirs and trustees, reflecting an extended inquiry into the estate. The record includes mention of a charitable fund and a committee for settlement while noting the legal process in Plymouth County court.

Plymouth Mass Carda Mymouth Lysancer

Leviathan to Undergo Cabin Changes and Drydock

The liner Leviathan will be withdrawn from service to March for cabin alterations to add larger accommodations for second and third class passengers. The ship will go to Boston drydock for engine and turbine overhaul and propeller work, with total cost estimated. Washington sides report the United States Lines will also withdraw the ship for hull inspection in port at Portsmouth New Hampshire on January 2.

Washington Leviathan Seridee Anseanc Dalton Tient Corporation Boston Nes Propellers Alae United States Hines Portamouth N. Ib

Motorist Convicted on Nine Counts and Jailed

A motorist identified as Baldwin was convicted on nine counts in City Court. He received a 20 day jail term and a 250 pound fine for two auto accidents. Charges included reckless driving, evading responsibility, driving while intoxicated, license suspension, and injury to property.

NEW Tavern Jan. W Udauor Willim Baldwin Clty Baldwin Bakiwin

Rhode Island Utility Firms Face Merger Vote Plan

A Rhode Island firm plans a merger with Narragansett Electric and United Railways, enabling New England Power to control both. Stockholders have until January to approve measures and collateral bonds replace first mortgage bonds under the July 28 1928 agreement. Rhode Island directors await a protective plan as facilities efforts continue.

Rhode Isls Public Service Company Narragansett Eleetelete Company United Bieetele Raitways Company Prowderie Aestaleneat New England Power Dayeration United Eleetrie Raihways Ardee Ste Oched New England Rhode Island Bord of Directors Protevtel

Bootlegger Sentenced in Slay Case Harboring Starred Fugitive

Cleveland Ohio January 14 Five years in the State penitentiary was imposed on Ten Nadel bootlegger for harboring Pak McDermott later convicted as the slayer of Don R Mellet Canton Ohio publisher McDermott was hid by Nadel after the murder case connects bootlegger to the crime scene and the publisher’s death authorities report a linked harboring sentence in the ongoing investigation

Cleveland Ohio Ten Nadel Bootloser Pak McDermott Don R. Mellet Canton

Wesleyan Glee Club Starts Tour February

Wesleyan's glee club will tour early in February under a plan by Ith management. On February 6 they perform in Philadelphia for the Alumni Association, then go to HD School in Pottstown on the 7th and to the 12th in another town, with stops at several women’s colleges nearby before returning on the 16th. The group recently won the New England and national glee club championships.

Middletown Jan APD Wesleyan Ith Philmielphia Alumnui Association HD School Pottstown Wesleyan

Two Suspects Deny Part in Hold Up

In Springfield Massachusetts Clifford Brith of Malone and Charles (last name unclear) pleaded not guilty to assault and robbery charges. Both were held on 20000 bail after arraignment for robbing Edward J. Moorean’s drugstore on December 11, with $118 stolen and a revolver used. An unsuccessful attempt to rob a store and post office in Chicopee led to further arrests. federal charges may follow.

Pringfield Mass Clifford Brith Malone Charles Sailty Salyas Pale Edward J. Moerean Chicopee

Bill Divorce Suit Case Continued

A motion in the divorce case of Dr. Philip Bill and Edith Selble Bill was continued for one week in the short calendar session of the superior court. The suit alleges intolerable cruelty and infidelity as grounds, and notes the husband’s disappearance was part of the narrative.

Philip Bill Edith Selble Bill Bul

Hit Her Day After Marriage Divorced Says Wife

Dorothy Rich ONeill of Stamford testified in Superior Court that she and John Neill wed in Port Chester on April 1, 1924 without parental consent. She alleged habitual intemperance, reporting her husband’s intoxicated visit, an eye injury, and further abuse including a stomach kick after she refused to go with him. Detective James A Thewles testified he warned Neill to leave her alone.

Dorothy Rich O'Neill Staimford Edwin ©. Dickenson John Neill Stamford O'Neill Port Chester Lve James A. Thewles

Meriden Flood Drenches City After Warm Rain

Meriden report dated January 14 states several inches of water covered the city as a warm rain melted snow, producing conditions that mirror a spring thaw and disrupt daily life.

Meriden

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