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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1927
Page
17
The article describes a legislative push to adopt a flag display act with debate over its placement and authority. It notes opposition due to concerns about time and focus for legislators and mentions a government official’s appointment being questioned amid the discussion.
Several new clerkships announced including Humane Institutions and Insurances. An amendment to equal rights in public amusements proposed. a law against interracial marriage debated with heavy penalties. A bill for driver responsibility in auto incidents and harsher punishment for certain offenses. Proposals include hotel keeper liability limits, remove gravestone, tax exemptions for new homes, and three-judge panel for capital cases.
Miss Ne Wilson, eighteen, of 28 Jadson Street Worcester, charged with taking a ride from Hartford with a stranger. She reportedly left home for Springfield then Gal Cells, using rides offered by a stranger along the highway. She will be arraigned in police court tomorrow.
Milford Jan 19 Special Willien Brammer aged 41 was found dead in bed this morning by his sister Mrs John Dunn of 845 Hazelwood Avenue Devon near his home at 690. Dr Woofischer medical examiner ruled death due to heart failure. Mrs Dunn said Brammer had been in his usual health when he retired last night.
A Pullfield Republican committee met to see if Judge Clarence R. Hall and Deputy Judge Boon Wakeman will serve as judges of the Palm eta Town court at $1,000, on equal footing, and if jurors would accept mutual appointment of other officers. Wakeman favors one term as senior judge before retirement. Hall would accept another term. Current salaries are $1,200 for the judge and $300 for the deputy.
Frederick V. Bowers headlines a vaudeville program at Poll’s Theatre featuring Peter the Great the Miracle Dog from the MeLuxe Revue of 1927 with Edna Mesmerida Cole Brothers Ivan Lenorlf Wiel Silvers and Peter the Great. Moore Powell Millach Martin Lone Star Four Downey Cinridge star in Getting Trimmed Wait and See. Mack Sennett comedy and Pathe News also shown.
Five motor trucks carrying the disputed Philadelphia ballot boxes left for Washington under armed guard to be examined by the Senate committee probing the William Ware election. About 509 of the sealed boxes moved tonight with deputies and county detectives escorting the convoy. The freight will be stored in the Senate office building until the March 4 start of the investigation after the State Supreme Court refused to intervene.
Edward A. Drew former tax collector and Attorney John A. Cornell await a detailed statement of individual cases where Drew allegedly failed to account for 3107.91 in taxes and assessments. Attorney A L DeLaney, who demanded payment, received a request for more information yesterday and is pursuing it. The matter remains unresolved.
New Canaan breeder Col. A. V. Barnes owns Golden Maid's Emperor a Silver Medal sire after five tested daughters three earning Silver Medals Romance Robin Storrs has two Silver Medals and is top producer at 3 years 8 months yielding 686.16 lbs butterfat and 12 339 lbs milk in 365 days Hindam is Trinity Empress.
The General Assembly committee awarded the assistant clerkship to Bridgeport attorney Thomas A. Finn. Senate Chairman Samuel Shaw and Rep Theodore E. Steiber could not name the candidate but expected a Bridgeport lawyer. Finn plans to decline, citing the time required for the post.
Ned Wayburn presents a Variety Show at the Palace for a three day engagement headlined by Foley and Leture and the Four Ortens with Virginia Bacon and Shirley Richards among a long cast. Feature film Peter B Kyne's Jim the Conqueror stars William Boyd and Elinor Faire with a strong supporting lineup.
John Gilbert stars in Flesh and the Devil adapted from Sudermann with Greta Garbo and Lars Hanson. The drama centers on love and betrayal as Garbo captivates a friend, Hanson is the wronged husband, and Fawcett offers a stern pastor. Also present is Wise Guys Prefer Brunettes starring Barbara Kent with Helen Chadwick and Jimmie Finlayson.
The Lyric presents Lost At Sea with Jana Novak Huntley Gordon and Lowell Sherman in standout roles. The program touts The Mainspring source, The Vanity Revue, and Don Juan at the Cameo. Sporting Widows opens a Park Theatre engagement with a large cast and comedic revue.
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