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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1927

Page

2

Change in Ripper Law Gets City Council Approval

City council approves amendments to the ripper law creating a five member board to be appointed by the mayor, fixes compensation for clerks and appointees, reorganizes the relief and tax administration, and outlines pension and budget provisions for Bridgeport officials including the police and fire departments. The measure also revises building lines, bonds, and salaries for city offices while detailing procedures for bond approvals and committee operations.

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DREW'S SHORTAGE SENATE CASE TESTIFIES ON PAYMENTS

An irregular tax payment saga unfolds as Drew resists questions after city officials report missing receipts. Tax collectors cite unrecorded payments totaling over three thousand dollars and hint at further delinquent cases. The Senate weighs executive power to compel testimony in the wake of Daugherty inquiries and broader investigations.

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Soviet Leaders Denounce Bolshevik Plots and Interference

Foreign minister lambasts Western accusations of Bolshevik plots as a smear to justify perceived incompetence in foreign affairs. He cites strikes in England, a navy clash near An Tagua, and Dutch actions in Sumatra, dismissing anti Soviet rhetoric as unfounded propaganda.

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Government yard shipbuilding plan faces private capacity limits

Senate inquiry notes private shipyards may not meet wartime demand, urging government yards to sustain a capable organization. Senator Unley questions feasibility of dual-yard build. Wilbur cites time constraints and funding needs for a five year program. Navy personnel and aviation funding rise as committees add to House bill, total reaching 22 million.

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Norwalk's First Cycle Cop Is Dead

Norwalk on January 7 reports the death of Jarvis Murray sixty of Norwalk after a bicycle accident. He served twenty years in active duty and is survived by his wife and one daughter. Funeral arrangements set for Wednesday from his home with burial in Union Cemetery Norwalk. A separate report notes a box car derailment near South Ave caused injuries to two, with repair crews arriving later.

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Veterans Petition for Hospitals Expands Tuberculosis Care

Three modern tuberculosis hospitals would be made accessible to all parts of Connecticut with ample funds to care for cases from the state. The petition notes most signers omitting home addresses, and argues existing local needs do not justify a new hospital locally given the steady decline in cases requiring hospitalization.

Connecticut Eare Hos Neavey

Connecticut Seeks New Tax Revenue For State Projects

Connecticut needs new tax revenue to fund several proposals. The plan lists custodial reforms for Mansfield State Training School and Norwich State Hospital, cottage system expansion at Tong Taare Farm, and a University of Connecticut extension project. Estimated cost around 3 000,000, with support for power and storage upgrades at Norwich and other state facilities.

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Naval man drowns as Canopus crew member dies

The drowning of Michael Grove, a crew member from the submarine tender Canopus, occurred on January 13 near Man Jie Hay. Grove fell overboard from a Navy yard ferry and is listed with a relative in Springfield, Missouri.说明

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Chaplin to pay four thousand alimony in divorce case

Charles Chaplin faced alimony proceedings as his wife Mrs. Chaplin sought support for herself and their children. The court ordered notices by publication due to Chaplin's non-appearance after a subpoena. Financial disclosures showed Chaplin with substantial assets, including film income and studio safes to be opened by a receiver.

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Simpson Must Prove Charges In Prohibition Case

Fragmentary OCR summary references Simpson and prohibition law, mentions agents, trial abstainers, and a Reverend figure. Content is unclear and garbled with names and affiliations not consistently identifiable. No coherent dates, places, or outcomes can be reliably extracted.

Emerald Oil Claims End to Bunions and Swelling

An advertisement touts Moon's Emerald Oil as a quick fix for bunions and inflamed feet. It promises rapid relief, vein improvement, and a money back guarantee with a special price for urgent orders.

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Untitled health caution about bogus tonics and drugs

An OCR fragment warns of harmful fake remedies promising cleansing effects. It references various substances and "cuscara" candy creating temptation, urging caution against unsafe tonics and intoxicating products marketed to children and adults alike. The piece reads like a quack advertisement and public health warning with scattered misspellings.

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