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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1927

Page

5

Receivers Act 10 Salvage Fortune of Mrs Scollard

Receivers for the estate of Mrs Sarah Smith Wilbur Scollard report recovering hundreds of thousands from the wreck of her matrimonial venture. They note $260,000 in securities deposited for safekeeping and $340,000 in bank accounts near intact, while missing items include Oriental rugs and $300,600 in mine shares. The destination of her husband George Scotland remains a mystery after his departure from Buenos Aires.

Shuttle Wash Dun Sarah Smith Wilbur Scotlard Hetty Areon la Salle Street Cotton Stollar Tree Buenos Aires Serfed Scolland Tegal Mra Svoliard Mbre Derte Scottiard Helfingham, Wath Hetty Green Chicago Herty James E. Smith Ralston T. Wilbur San Francissco Maude G. Harvey North Edmonds Washington Mos Sicollard

DMV To Issue 1927 Operators Licenses At 323 State St

Beginning today the Department of Motor Vehicles office at 323 State Street will start issuing 1927 operators licenses and renewing old licenses. New licenses will not be issued until February.

Department of Motor Vehicles State Street

California Fee Syrup Promises Quick Child Relief

A dubious advertisement touts California Fee Syrup as a cure for sick children. It claims constipated, feverish babies will recover after a cleansing dose, alleging rapid elimination of sour bile and waste. The pitch urges buying from "Phu Calitusnia Fly By rup Company" and cautions little warning about safety or efficacy.

Childr Tittle Tulay California Phy Calitusnia Fly Byrup Company

Arctic Dogs Halts Traffic In Hill Climb Near Lynn

Arctic dog teams en route from Minot Maine to Albany New York nearly caused a crash as dogs refused to turn aside while climbing a hill near Wenham. A streetcar narrowly stopped as the dog teams veered toward the tracks. Governor Brewster of Maine had letters aboard for Governors Fuller of Massachusetts and Smith of New York. The 306 mile journey from Newburyport underlines the endurance of the teams despite light snow. A stray terrier attacked a team near Beverly but was subdued, losing its momentum.

Lynn Mass Minot Maine Albany Boston Baffinland North Brewster Fuller Massachusetta Smith New York Newburyport Beverly

Senate clash over Knights of Columbus stance on Mexico

In Washington a heated Senate debate centered on the Knights of Columbus and its Mexico policy. Senators Walsh and Heflin sparred as Gillett defended U S actions in Nicaragua and recognition of Diaz, arguing U S policy aligned with international morality and American interests in Latin America.

Washington Latin America Senate Walsh Montana Tintin Alavaima Knights of Columbus Mexico Heflin Gillett Massachusetts Coollege Nicaragua Republic United States Adolfo Diaz Heflin Crice Knights At Columbus James A. Flaherty Knights Flaherty Hestin Philadelphia Norris Nebraska Kellogg Foreign ‘Relations Committee James Whitcomb Riley Wheeler Sacasa Solerzang Diaz

Bus Terminal Under Bryant Park Planned in New York

A plan announced by the New York board of transportation proposes an Interurban bus terminal under Bryant Park behind the New York Public Library. The project would cost about 1 million dollars and measure 400 by 385 feet with a ti foot high ceiling, roof protected by four feet of soil, and parkland surfaces above. Entrances and exits would be via ramps to Sixth Avenue between 42nd and 40th streets, in a location central to theater, business, hotels, and shopping.

New York Beynnt Park Publc Board of Transportation Bryant Bryant Perk Bryant Park

Admiral Sims Clarifies Annapolis Attack Remarks

Providence Jan 16 AP Admiral W S Lima says Navy friends were misled by reports of his Newport remarks about the Naval Academy at Annapolis. He argued the school’s defects mirror many technical colleges, urging competitive college graduates be considered for advancement. He praised officers who self-educated after the academy and reinforced Navy traditions.

Providence Navy Naval School W. S. Lima Prilet Naval Newport United States Naval Academy Annapolis Naval Academy Naval Academy Cadata

Death car driver released in bail in Danbury case

Lester Wildman, driver of the car that left the road near Danbury and Berkel, killed passenger John S. Garner of Bethel. Garner’s death led to a manslaughter charge against passenger, released on $5,000 bail. Hearing set for January 22 in Danbury City Court. Funeral plans announced for St Mary’s Catholic Church.

Danbury Lester Wildman Berkel John 8S Garner Greenwood Avenue Bethel Wildman Danbury City Court John J. Phelan St. Mary's Catholic St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery

Apple Stealing To Be Prison Offense

Minnesota lawmakers consider making theft of farm fruit a larceny in the third degree. The bill targets drivers who quick-pick apples from farmyards, with fines from 100 to 498 dollars and prison terms from 30 days to six months.

ST. Paul Minn Minnesota

Diaz Proposes Peace Plan for Nicaragua in 1928 Elections

President Adolfo Diaz of Nicaragua proposes a peace framework backed by the United States. The plan includes a truce, concessions to Liberal leaders, and free elections in 1928 under American supervision. A mixed claims commission would settle revolu tionary grievances while Liberals receive executive and judicial posts.

Washington Adolfo Diaz Nicaragua Diaz Liberal Party Juan Savasa Mexico Congress Assurail Calles Legation Ita Coolidge Aus.piieg United States Liberala Diez Ding National Guard

Copyright renewal period for author and heirs

The text describes a 28 year copyright term, after which it can be renewed by the author if alive or by the author's personal representatives for an additional 24 years. It outlines personal renewal rights rather than automatic extension.

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