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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1927

Page

4

State Urged Ten Strengthen Fish Limit Regulations

Hartford January report to the state Fisheries and Game outlines cooperation with coastal states to unify commercial fishery laws. It supports raising lobster size limits to ten inches, regulated pot buoying, and a Rhode Island style closed season, with continued purchase of egg-bearing lobsters and cautious crab law effects to recover decimated stocks.

Hartford Jan IAP John W. Titcomb New York Tools Alze Lintts Tds Cennevtleuk Sila New York Rhode Taland Connecticut Rhode Island

Police Cleared in Lockup Death in Stamford

Stamford Jan 17 Special reports that James Smith died in the city lockup after arrest on intoxication charges. The mayor and police committee found no officer negligent or at fault. An order requires medical examination of intoxicated prisoners and daily lockup inspections with written reports.

Stamford James Smith Chaore Smith Witten

Civil War veteran dies in Stamford after long illness

Stamford Jan 11 Special Janes Brand a Civil War veteran died yesterday at his home after a lengthy illness. Born in New York City on November 7 1863 he came to Stamford long ago and worked for Stamford Foundry Company for 60 years as a iron moulder. Survived by a wife a son and a daughter Inez.

Stamford Janes New York City Stamford Foundry Helen No Koappa Wiltim Inez

Unlicensed milk dealer fined in Stamford court

Joseph Yealeri, a rare street milk dealer, was fined 19 dollars in Stamford City Court for selling milk without a license. Judge Samet Young warned the seller his operation would be watched and that milk could not be sold until a license was established.

Stamford Joseph Yealeri I Hernett Samet Young Sealeri

Thieves Break Into Alhambra Theatre Safe

Thieves broke into the Alhambra Theatre night safe and fled with about 1500 dollars in cash and jewelry. John Bohinekt, 102 Veteran Street, was charged with multiple offenses after a raid on his business.

Torringtn Iglars Alhambra Alamondong Muriven John Bohinekt Ang Conta Gentenes Devg Jr Connie Gol Fudge Thomas VY Tsunne Wwen

Motorists Warned for Chasing Lake Skaters

Webster Jan 17 In a warning from Chief James Ti Heterman officials cautioned motorists against chasing skaters on Webster Lake. Frank Goodwin, regretful of motor vehicles, told the chief that all persons who frighten skaters will lose their license and registration if reported.

Webster, Mary James Ti. Heterman Webster Lake Frank ST Goodwin Motor Vehieles Heterman

Teach Thrift 10 Children Speer Tells Chamber

Edward Speer of Ulacks Lired and company spoke at the Chamber of Commerce urging thrift as essential to individual welfare and national prosperity. He warned that lack of saving harms workers, families, and children, and urged practical teaching of money value to youths beyond academics.

Speer Chamber Benjamin Franklin Thrift Iluward Speer Ulncks Lired, and Company Chamber of Commerce Atd Mr. Speer Rani Saclolista Jy Hazay Tecmy James J. Hin Mitch

Lantern flame ignites gas as snow plow catches fire in New Canaan

In New Canaan on Saturday's storm a motor snow plow burning gasoline aided by a lantern sparked a fire. The driver attempted to empty the gasoline tank with a lantern, causing a flare that set the vehicle and nearby snow on fire. Firefighters arrived quickly and extinguished the blaze with some damage reported.

New Canaan Satuday

Former Missionary Treasurer Sentenced in Theft Case

Rickumone Vatan Cary George XII Sandera, former treasurer of the Foreign Mission Board, was sentenced to 20 years in state prison on charges he stole funds from the board. Indictments allege thefts totaling 884 59 of million dollars in 1926 and 1925, with two more indictments pending for February court term alleging a theft of about 204 000 dollars.

Ricumone Vatan Cary George XII Sandera Foreign Mission Bowrd Andi

Ministers Refuse To Name Wet Leaders In Debate

New York Jan 17 AP A resolution by the State Anti-Saloon League was adopted by 30 metropolitan ministers after striking out a section naming presidential hopefuls Smith Butler Ritchie Reed Bruce and Edge. Clyde Kelly and Leroy Upton urged enforcement of Prohibition while Bishop Cannon urged party lines not affect law enforcement. The article notes wet versus dry politics and predicts a drier Congress ahead.

New York Smith Butler Ritchie Reed Bruce Edge Shricken S. E. Nicholson League Triatman Dhy Betr Clyde Kelly Pennsylvanie Leroy Upton Fort Sloward Kelly Upton Democrate Party Republican Party Solid South

Tax Due From Banks Sets 1927 Savings Proceeds

Hartford report shows state tax from savings banks and trust companies with savings departments. Tax 1927 totals 1 654 489.22, up 78 132 45 from 1926. Deposits and investments in state bonds, municipal bonds, and national banks affect the levy.

Hartford State Board of Equriination Wiliam TJ Blodgett Gtaek National Ibank Huat Savings Department of First Companies

Scarlet Fever Cases Increase Slightly in State

Hart ford Jan 17 Scarlet fever cases rose to 161 in the state in the latest health department weekly report, an increase of eight from the prior week. Stamford accounted for 14 new cases and Bridgeport for 12. Diphtheria fell to 34, measles dropped from 28 to 17, whooping cough decreased by 15 to 47, and chicken pox totaled 106. Typhoid fever totaled one, down from three.

Hartford State Department of Health Stamford Capes Hridgeport

Oil Tank Explodes Shocking Two Women in Montreal

In a Sunday afternoon incident a oil tank explosion at a local operation sent hundreds of gallons of oil spilling. Two women, customers at a nearby sandwich shop, were shocked and thrown by the blast that blew apart partitions in the building as onlookers rushed to assist.

Montreaia Fun Minvav'y Catherine Dueet West

Steamer Overdue Six Days Lacks Radio in Ocean Search

New York January 17 AP reports the steamer John Tracy overdue six days with no radio aboard. The vessel left Norfolk January 8 bound for Boston with 4000 tons of cargo and a crew of 27. It was sighted near the owners A and J Tracy offices earlier today.

New York John Tracy Boston A. and J Tracy Norfolk Aseary

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