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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1927
Page
2
Bridgeport welcomed a royal guest with a formal supper and public honors. Attendees included local dignitaries and a mix of residents, reflecting a traditional community reception and ceremonial tributes.
A clipped, unclear OCR note indicates Clarke is given a three ten five year term with references to Umsted, Vinapol, and Kerns. Details are fragmented, but the main item shows Clarke being appointed to a lengthy term amid surrounding names.
Fragmentary OCR notes place a cover address on Madison Avenue New York City. The text mentions Room 1492 and an Abbreviated A B, but lacks a clear subject or event. Further readable details are needed to form a full item.
Flooding strikes the central United States with Missouri Arkansas Oklahoma and Texas hardest hit. River levels threaten Cincinnati as the Central Union Railroad station may be abandoned and trains diverted. Weather officials caution the rising river could reach historic heights with extensive area flooding and disrupted service.
An article fragment notes the prince showing interest in various industries and mentions his personal restraint from drinking liquor in favor of tea. It reports no word from the crown prince or royal parents, and says the crown prince travels, believed to be in India. The piece touches on the prince’s literary works and social activities in New York, including plays and talks about his time for books of short stories.
New York January 24 AP Estey Welte holding company for several instrumental concerns saw its stock plunge from 48 5 8 to 2 then rally briefly as 160 000 shares traded and large selling appeared. McGowan Philadelphia bankers and brokers attributed the decline to speculative operations while president George W. Gittins denied any business basis for the rout, saying the stock market moves were unrelated to the company’s actual prospects.
New Haven bankers were elected to the executive committee of the Bridgeport Trust Company, with members from Elm City and Moorehouses noted in the corporate Miductaries setting. The report highlights the appointment of an Elm City contingent to the executive panel.
The article describes British military redeployment to China led by Major General Duncan. It details brigades and artillery mobilization, transport ships, and naval support, estimating about 6,000 troops available for defense. It notes parliamentary action not required but rising domestic unease, with Liberal fears of foreign policy pressure and calls for Parliament.
Nine refugees arriving on the Caneucla steamer in Manila include three priests, three sisters, and two other women. The priests say they fled by disguising themselves in lay clothes to escape.
Sidney Australia June 24 AP A new intervention policy will be organized by the Australian Workers Union to block sending Australian contingents or warships to China. The resolution was unanimously adopted today by the union as its policy.
A Danbury youth and his mother face first degree murder charges after a Yonkers man, Frank Vance, was killed with a water pipe in Danbury. Police say the son confessed to striking Vance and that the mother stabbed him in the stomach. Extradition proceedings were set as investigators pursue the mother Rosie Gabona and her son, with warrants and hearings pending in Yonkers and Danbury.
Ralph G Tine faced charges of swindling Italians after a Morning County arrest. The alleged con artist was tied to prior schemes and placed on bond by relatives at 3,000 but fled. He failed to cover the bond and remained jailed as authorities pursue further charges in connection with the case.
Danbury resident Miss Level Teargarden remains in China under mission work as reports of riots and disorder spread from Tuthow Flo area. Her family and friends in Danbury await further word while officials monitor the situation and plan potential evacuation if necessary.
Aj Poyemman of Washington won a 10 round decision over Mike Hallerian of Bayonne in a light bout judged tonight. Referee and judges' scores were reported by AP from a January 1 event with foreman Wens and Vatlad listed in the coverage.
Washington reports the Mexican government canceled drilling permits for American oil firms that refuse to accept new laws. Officials fear the action amounts to confiscation of private property and could escalate the dispute toward a showdown. The companies may pursue legal challenges in Mexican courts.
Timeline of ambulance dispatch summaries reports Teresa Pontilla 30 from Wallace street with heart trouble taken to St Vincent's hospital. Rev Wikitamay 70 pronounced dead on arrival at Summit avenue. Clemente Demaya 17 from Pequornock street to St Vincent's hospital with possible fractured skull after incident.
The Round Eat Taston beacon was turned on last night for the first time and was visible for about two miles in most directions. Erected by the Post Office department, with wires supplied by United Illuminating Company at the government’s request. The beacon uses a 1000 candela light, revolving six times per minute, and operates automatically from sunset to sunrise.
Samuel Young sentenced multiple offenders in city court. John Farmer received three months for beating his wife. Samuel Dodson, colored, got thirty days for disturbing his landlady and four months for other crimes. Jesse Rad jailed for aiding Dodson in conduct with his landlady.
Danbury January 24. The announcement that Mrs Frances Levens Hall widow of Rev Edward W Hall who with his choir singer lover Mrs Florence Mott was murdered in New Brunswick years ago is stirring interest here as she considers Brewster New York as a residence. Estate dealers have shown interest and discussed nearby properties including the Quimby and Brewster Patterson holdings.
J. M. Fitzgerald, chair of the Railroads Presidents Conference, told Bridgeport Traffic Association members that private ownership of railroads drives U.S. prosperity. He cited payrolls of about 2.6 million workers and hourly wages, and noted railroads as major taxpayers. He detailed dining car requirements and annual meat, egg, and sugar usage, while toastmaster T. A. Swope led the banquet at Stratfield hotel.
Seventeen year old Clemente Demayo of 304 Pequonnock Street, a coaster rider, was struck by a car on Harral Avenue near Catherine Street. George Steinhardt of 135 Catherine Street, an electric dealer, was driving the automobile. The boy was taken to St Vincent's Hospital with lacertations and possible skull fracture. His condition was not known last night.
Settlement reached between George Fountain and James Jacuse over the estate of their mother Jane Clark of Trumbull after a conference. Albert Merritt represented James. Baldwin counseled the executor. The stipulation in probate court shows revised distributions with George receiving real estate and $4.0 total legacy while James divides the residue. The account notes missing jewelry and contested fees of $350.
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