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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1927
Page
2
Local officials delay major plans for city quarters as a commission evaluates cost factors and funding. The postponement follows talks on staffing, public access, and potential tax adjustments, with officials aiming for a clearer financial plan before rescheduling.
Fragmented legal note discusses Lita unable to collect alimony with erratic references to payments, receipts, and parties named Gilbert, Flevinon, and Meret ois pecinters. It mentions court, appeal, and home location in York, Chapin, and Los Angeles with unclear dates and details.
Ambulance call log fragment describes transfers and medical evacuations across several streets and neighborhoods including St. Vincent’s, McNeil, and Christy Poona Vithen. Entries mention hospital destinations and street sections with unclear legible details.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions a broker working by night with taxi service and references to New York, Haven, and people connected with a local case. The text is heavily distorted but hints at a newspaper item describing nocturnal brokerage activity and a related incident or investigation involving individuals linked to New Haven and nearby areas.
A Waterbury pair allegedly shared a fifteen pound meal as part of a bet. The report describes the contestants eating large portions of steak and bread over a period with one claiming the act was to win the wager. Additional odd details mention a Baker Street location and onlookers reacting to the unusual eating feat.
Ash Moore 40, superintendent of safety and sanitation for the Southern Railroad, and Mrs. Lehy Thornton 33 were killed on a lonely road outside Birmingham. Moore’s body lay by his auto. Thornton was found nearby with a shotgun and spent shells. Moore filed for bankruptcy. Thornton’s family had recently moved from Chattanooga.
President Coolidge expresses anxious hope for early recall of American forces from Nicaragua. He emphasizes U S aims of protection and non interference, while noting conditions in Nicaragua require decisive action to safeguard citizens and interests. He pledges no imperial designs and seeks lasting Central American stability through guidance and aid.
Er fce Mogagin and Anna NMyuin of Hartford withdrew their divorce action in Superior Court today before a scheduled hearing. The couple cited a desire to avoid separation from two of their four children, a prior separation agreement said to place the children with the father and mother alternately. The husband had charged his wife with indiscretion involving a third man, which she admitted to the marriage, but denied others.
AP report notes officials rejected immorality accusations against a 150-member colony during a recent session. Sheriff’s office saw no reported criminal activity and described residents as peaceful and law-abiding, while some members are tied to controversial governance theories. No tests or health concerns were recorded among the group.
Michael Kosmoski, a one legged Buffalo slayer, was executed at Sing Sing after being wheeled into the death chamber. The apparatus was altered to move the electrode from his right leg to the left side of the chair. He proclaimed his innocence and asked for mercy as relatives arrived, while officials and the governor reviewed the condemned man’s case.
The widow seeks a 425000 claim in a probate case heard by Judge Glover. Thomas J Jennings, brother of the deceased, served as administrator in 1889 but no inventory or distributions were recorded. Jennings died in Herida and was survived by Levi Jennings and others, with possible mention of Grace Seeley Tomlinson Edey among relatives.
The Hill Dinner testimonial honoring Speaker Hill drew two hundred fifty attendees including prominent Republicans and Democrats. Guests of honor included Lt Governor Edwin Brainerd and Assembly members Averill Lynch and others who praised Hill’s leadership and praised his potential governorship.
The record lists the sale committee chair John Ouius and members Donovan Dr W Finn Burns Teh Tees William Pooing Williamsullhan Heaphy Schilkowski Renan Donovan Miller Powers Jr with Entertainment committee Wyom Sheehy Jr William Moffatt James Reay Dowling Dene. A reception committee is Edward Miter chairman with Ald Craynor Gerety Marrety Maney Donovan McGrath among others.
Fred Lidel of Meriden faces a first degree murder indictment over the December 19 shooting death of John Mastriano. Lidel’s defense centers on alibi claiming he did not leave Meriden after 9 30 p m on the night of the incident. Prosecution contends mistaken identity as the theory. Trial set for upcoming Criminal Superior Court terms in April or June.
The Kansas House passed a bill repealing the anti tobacco law by a 3 to 3 vote. The measure moves to the Senate which backed a similar repeal by about three to one. Governor Pullen pledged to sign if both chambers approve and the bill contains no imperfections.
A boy sighted once on a cake near Cleveland remains missing after a 24 hour search on Lake Erie. The John H Farley fire boat pushed through thick ice and fog while two airmen and rescuers combed the floes in near freezing conditions, ending as daylight broke with no sign of the castaway.
George Ehret, noted brewer and art patron, died of pneumonia in New York on January 10. He was born in 1849 and became a leading figure in American brewing after emigrating from Germany in 1866. Early in his career he joined Anton Hoepffner’s brewery and helped establish one of the world’s largest breweries.
Hartfort January 20 AP Repeal of the film tax law was urged as fundamentally unsound and unsalvageable by Tax Commissioner William I Tadwell in the biannual report submitted to the legislature.
The Red Crusher Nerissa bound from Hoalifas anchored east of Execution Height on Tong Island Sound as fog and mist delayed shipping. The vessel, part of a group of arriving and departing ships, faced limited port communication and slow progress amid dense fog.
A Southern vessel with about 200 passengers from New York ran aground miles south of New Orleans in heavy fog. Rescue operations underway as crews report injuries and damage, with authorities mobilizing emergency services and securing the ship.
The first Thrift Week gathering by Bridgeport’s five building and loan associations drew about 90 attendees at the Reaington Arms club. Leaders urged education in investments, warned against wildcat schemes, and highlighted growth of the movement from 7,269 associations in 1917 to 12,900 by 1926 with vast capital.
Agnes Cascon transfers to City Loan Corporation on Ilailang street and Pauline Hollander to Edith Scott on Bostwick avenue. Filodia Wargemans to Elisa Mortue on Lincoln avenue. Wolsing company to Black Rock Bank and Trust on Fairfield avenue. Falvatora Pontelic to City Twoan corporation on Madison avenue. Carl and Meth to Katherine Daetz on Lincoln avenue. Michael Sindra to NorthWnd idudley priest.
Norwalk authorities plan added security at the Norwalk armory after two tires were stolen during a basketball game. Captain Edmund Preece will station a guardsman in full uniform at the end tran and two others elsewhere in the armory to deter thefts and reassure attendees.
Bridgeport’s quota for the United Palestine Appeal this year is set at $13,000 as part of a nationwide drive totaling $7,500,900. Campaign activities in Bridgeport include a Strattfield district kickoff, formation of captaincies and teams, and a Sunday conference at the Stratfield hotel to plan financials and organizer roles.
A horse owned by Samuel Reuben Stein, an expressman Irving, at 225 Lindley Street, fell at Arctie and Begeh streets injuring the animal. It was shot by Dr. Charles E. Atkins, a veterinarian, who was summoned to the scene.
James T Rock died yesterday at 740 Williow street age years. He spent a career in clerical work with Union Metallic Cartridge Company. Survived by two daughters Marguerite L and Mary, three brothers John Edward Alfred, and a sister Fannie. Funeral Saturday 8 30 from home and 9 from St Charles church, burial St Michael's cemetery.
Joseph Romatowski aged forty nine died yesterday survived by his wife Zota. Funeral from his residence 433 Hegervaty tomorrow at 8 16 and at St Michael Archangel R C church at 9. Interment in St. community.
Four persons were injured in automobile crashes last night. A small boy from Cambridge Avenue narrowly escaped death when a car passed over him on Main Street near Sharon Street. Edwin H. Smith of Botsford admitted the boy darted from between two parked cars. Mrs. Alice R. Baker, a music teacher on Grove Street, was slightly hurt when struck at Connecticut Avenue and Fourth Street as a turning car driven by Don Snyder moved on. Patrick Savage, 75 Hanson Avenue, was lightly injured at Fairfield Avenue and Auburn Street by Archibald L. Christie’s auto. Ray L. Greenleaf, a truck driver, reported an injury to a man as he drove near the American Tube site. the victim declined further medical care. Several minor crashes were also reported overnight.
Washington Jan 20 An appropriation of 13 500 000 to modernize the battleships Oklahoma and Nevada is sought on a bill introduced today by Representative Britten Republican of Hawaii. The bill would fix the cost for converting the uncompleted battle cruisers Lexington and Saratoga into airplane carriers at 40 000 000 each and would raise the authorization for the fleet submarine to 6 300 000.
Died in the city on January 20 1827 James T Rock. Friends invited to funeral at his late residence 740 William Street on Saturday January 22 at 4 30 a m and from J Charles church at a m Interment in St Michael s cemetery
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