26 Jan 1927
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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1927
Page
1
The report outlines American policy under Coolidge to keep hands off Chinese affairs while British forces move toward Shanghai. Marines are sent east as the United States seeks to protect American lives and property, with notes on British naval posture and diplomatic caution amid tense Shanghai conditions.
The edition summarizes a broad array of items including Capitol discussions on bonds and funding, a doctor detailing injuries from an accident with substantial damages, and local court actions. It notes county adoptions, youth legal matters, and tax or budget talks, along with several community and transportation plans and weather briefings.
A Danbury woman faces danger in a troubled local area amid reports of threats and unrest. Authorities are investigating the incident linked to recent disturbances at a market and police response in the street.
Hartford residents Jose Ferri and her 12 year old daughter Mary died from coal gas fumes at home on 914 Southside Avenue. Husband John Joseph, 35, and brother Fran Croncalves, 40, survived with injuries while Andre Joseph and Felices Joseph, also affected, are recovering. Medical examiner calls deaths accidental.
George M Landers prominent New Britain figure and former city officer died in New York. A longtime friend and political presence, Landers served in state and federal roles, with a Senate term and World War I service. He survived by his son and grandchildren, with funeral arrangements to be announced.
In Washington, the Senate unanimously urged President Coolidge to arbitrate oil and land disputes with Mexico. The vote showed 42 Republicans, 34 Democrats, and 3 Socialist Labor members supporting diplomacy, with reservations from some who feared executive encroachment or stronger policy. Senator Reed of Missouri spoke against the resolution, delaying his planned address, as tensions and calls for arbitration dominated the day.
Trustees of American Tube Co proceed to dissolve the corporation after a stockholder meeting. The firm’s assets were partly transferred when the plant was sold to Stanley Works of New Britain in September last year. Court action seeks to close the company and allow creditors to file claims within a set period.
Mea Frances Browning testified in New York court about an intimate life with the wealthier Browning, breaking down at times as she described leaving her husband’s home with her mother on October 2. The packed courtroom saw a motion to close proceedings denied.
Dr J Frank Norris pastor of the First Baptist Fort Worth is acquitted by a district court jury of murder in the slaying of Dexter E Chipps. The verdict came in about two hours eight minutes amid crowd reactions and police warnings. Chipps’s son wept as Norris embraced his lawyer and faced the crowd leaving the courthouse.
Milford firemen were called yesterday afternoon to the home of Dr. KR Tullde on 6 Sread Street where a fire was discovered in discarded bedding in the attic. The blaze, found by Dr. Tullde's mother, was extinguished with chemicals and caused little damage.
Control of the Twelfth District Democratic club passed to the Anderson faction but Harmony efforts failed as factional turmoil continues since 1925. O Loughlin resigned after ruling officers were elected, leaving two rival clubs and court battles over legal elections. The meeting faced obstruction from lessee Mrs Clancy, affiliated with the O Loughlin group.
Connecticut paid 31 747 900 in income taxes, ranking 14th among states. The total income tax receipts reached 1 825 704 185, with corporations paying 1 027 09817 and individuals 841 888. States listed include Alabama Arizona Arkansas Delaware Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Maine Minnesota Mississippi Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Dakota Ohio Oregon Pennsylvania South Carolina Tennessee Utah Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wyoming. The report notes receipts differed from 1919 figures and mentions continued page coverage.
In Washington 660 National Woman's Christian Temperance Union members opened a three day conference urging stricter enforcement of the Eighteenth Amendment. Speakers included Mrs. Wila A. Bogle Lincoln Andrews and Rear Admiral Hillard with Senator Willis stressing education and constitutional procedures to repeal only by proper process. Andrews urged support for a government controlled medicinal spirits company while Admiral Hillard said Coast Guard patrols have reduced liquor traffic and warned of continued enforcement efforts.
Zoning commission denied a petition to change a block along Barticki Avenue between Park and Clinton from business to residence. Spokesman James Marr argued business current impact on values and future residential desirability. The board granted partial relief, changing Noble Avenue between Lorton and Beardsley Park Terrace from B to A, while other petitions were delayed.
Danbury officials report Peter Zwarick, fourteen, confessed to killing Frank Vance, a Danbury man found dead, but cannot be tried due to Connecticut juvenile court law. Zwarick, who claimed to have killed Vance with an iron pipe to defend his mother, is jailed in Danbury with his mother under arrest in White Plains on related charges.
Hartfort January 24 A Republican caucus in the General Assembly from New Haven county chose Mrs Clara N Coker East Haven and Herbert Phitt Milford for country commissioners replacing Emily Sophie Brown Nantucket and Jon W Sanford Hombnden Seth Receher Seymour named auditor Clerks name Platt proposed Wilkin Bradley Beacon Falls and Mrs Averill Branford Mrs Coker won with 29 votes Brown 20 and 4 scattering The caucus decided to pair a man and a woman commissioner and will send resolutions to the General Assembly at 1 PM
John Ezra of 409 Broad Street admitted manufacturing liquor and his wife Hose Hara, 29, arrested on selling liquor, held on 300 bail. Police also seized a stash of product and arrested James Reynolds, 33, of 18 Myrtle Avenue, president of a local club, after a raid yielded liquor and bottles damaged in the club room.
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