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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1927

Page

6

Salvage of Mrs Scollard Fortune Under Receivership

Receivers appointed to Mrs. Sarah Smith Scollard in Suattla uncover funds and securities in bank accounts totaling millions. Authorities, including her husband’s attorney, seek action against involved parties as the mystery of her wealth’s whereabouts continues amid a South American trip and extended honeymoon disruption.

Suattla Sarah Smith Wilbue Feo Cte Ventere Hetty Green la Salle Street John Fo Deere Louis

DMV Starts Issuing 1927 Operator Licenses Today

The local Department of Motor Vehicles office at FIR State street begins issuing 1927 operator licenses and renewing old licenses. New licenses will not be issued until the last day of February.

Department of Motor Vehicles Fir State Street

Child Health Advice Promotes California Fig Syrup

A fragmentary plea urges using California Fig Syrup for upset stomachs and constipation in children and warns against dangerous remedies. The note blends health guidance with disjointed phrases about liver bowels tongue and sleep, and mentions home use and caution with potent medicines.

Hosie Joel

Arctic Dogs Refuse to Turn Aside Causing Near Crash

Arctic dogs refusing to turn aside while climbing a hill nearly caused a collision with an electric car near Wenham. A Boston-bound dog team from Newburyport, carrying letters from Maine Governor Hewitt to state governors, halted moments before impact as the car driver steadied the scene.

Lynn Maas Epratt Minot Maine Alto Boston Wenham Dot Ourman BR. Clark Attan Delver Hrewater Fuller Massachusetts Smith New York Newburypot Beverly

Senate clash over Knights of Columbus policy rages in Latin America

In a heated Senate debate on U S policy in Latin America, Senators Walsh Heflin and Gillett spar over the Knights of Columbus stance on Mexico and Nicaragua. Heflin denounces a statement as false while Gillett argues the policy is contrary to international morality and U S interests.

Washington Senate Waals Tremocrat Montena Walsh Heffin Gillet Massachusetts Provident Coolrdge Nicarag Republic United States Adelin Ake Heflin Knights of Columbus James A. “Lbherts Knigh Mexico Wats Flaherty Tk ‘Pet Welsh Regular Order of Dusinese Phiiadelphia Norris Nebraska Fps Kellogg Foreign Relations Committee Latin America James Whitromb Riley Mitor Gillett Nicaragua Latin Armerica Aiden Mtst South Central America Gifete Anid Nicaraguet Nator Wheeler Mentensa Ideney Renttet Prestizaine The United Ta Tepesta Out Ountry Fenewal Dessenat

Bus Terminal Under Park Proposed in New York

The New York Board of Transportation announced plans for a major interurban bus terminal beneath Bryant Park behind the New York Public Library. The project is estimated at 1,008,000 dollars and would be a rectangular structure 60 feet long and 345 wide, with soil totaling four feet to roof level, integrating ramps to Sixth Avenue at 42nd and 40th Streets. The site near Bryant Park is chosen for access to adjacent theater, business, hotel, and shopping districts.

New York Jan Evant Park New York Public Library Board of Transportation Aeyant Park Sixth Avenue Bryuwakt Park

Admiral Sims Clarifies Annapolis Remarks Amid Controversy

Admiral W. O. S. Lima defends remarks about the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis saying he cited deficiencies in technical instruction rather than calling the academy the worst. He noted that college training often yields better officers and that cadets should be selected by competitive exams from college graduates. He praised officers who pursued self education after graduation and upheld naval traditions.

Providence A. 1 Fan Navy Naval School W. O S. Lima Prilet Newport United States Naval Academy At Annapolis Naval Academy T Sait

Death car driver released in bail in fatal Danbury crash

Lester Wildman, driver of the car that left a road near Danbury and Bethel, killing passenger John S. Garner, 51, was released on $5,000 bail. A Danbury City Court hearing is set for January 22. Coroner Phelan testified, noting severe injuries to Garner. Funeral services for Garner to be held at St Mary’s Catholic Church.

Danbury Lester Wildman Berkel John S. Garner Greenwood Avenue Bethel Thomas Wildman John J. Phelan St. Mary's Catholic Cabrilly Church St. Mars’a

Apple Thefts Could Be Grand Larceny Bill In Minnesota

St Paul January 16 Apple stealing would become grand larceny in the third degree under a four bill moving through the Minnesota legislature The bill targets not the juvenile picker but the motorist who takes a bushel of apples from a farm and drives away It would impose fines from 100 to 490 dollars and prison terms from 30 days to months for removal of property from a farm yard

ST. Paul Minn Jan Minnesota

Diaz proposes peace plan for Nicaragua with American mediation

President Adolfo Diaz offers a peace framework ending his term in 1928. Liberal rebels would gain executive posts, elections would be supervised by the United States, a mixed claims commission would settle revolutionary grievances, and Liberal arms would be surrendered. Diaz requests an American military mission to reorganize the National Guard and foresees a police role for the force.

Washington Adolfo Diaz Nicaragua Diaz Liberal Party Juan Sarasa Mexico Congress Ding Calles Legation Coolridge Liberala United States Uume National Guard

Copyright renewal provision for 28 year term

A copyright lasts 28 years and may be renewed by the author if alive or by the author's personal representatives for another 28 years after expiration. This renewal can extend the protection for the author or heirs, ensuring continued rights. The clause outlines the renewal process and eligibility.

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