27 Jan 1927
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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1927
Page
1
Louis Untermeyer receives news of his Yale classmate and poet son's death by hanging. A mother's note and subsequent university inquiry surround the tragedy, with medical and official statements detailing the circumstances and the impact on campus life.
Charles O Neill wins first prize at the commencement exercises for 139 graduates at Central High. Judge panel led by Dr Chester Cater Wheeler, presiding, awarded top honors to a student with mention of second prize. the ceremony honored numerous students and teachers with awards and honors.
Garibaldi denied A5 passport visa after a disputed process. The record notes the involvement of relatives and a stay at a hotel as authorities evaluate his eligibility and ties to the United States. The unclear OCR abounds with transcription errors but indicates immigration and travel denial circumstances.
A youth accidentally shot his left hand while a revolver discharged. Three youths, including Borowy, Spooner, and Gales, were arrested within hours as suspects in twenty burglaries valued over £2,000. Jewelry and apparel were recovered. detectives pursued long-running cases and linked the trio to multiple break-ins in Cheshire area.
A sharp northwest wind pushed the mercury to a season’s low in Bridgeport yesterday, with temperatures near zero at dawn. Weather observers warned of continuing cold, while a strong high pressure system sweeps warmer air in from the south later tonight.
A Shelton man, aged sixty three, died after being buried by coal on a pile. He was found unresponsive and transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead. A preliminary police report cites accidental burial during work. investigators await a full autopsy and statement from witnesses.
Princess Tarhata Kiraimatta, niece of the Sultan of Sulu, allegedly commands 209 armed followers at Keek Jaland while her husband Datu Tahil duels police doubts. The constabulary, wary of triggering royal wrath, seeks to lure the princess away to end the stand. The story notes her royal status and ongoing Moro rebellion context.
Washington Jan 26 21 Legislation to retain government control over all interstate and foreign radio transmission was put in final shape by Senate and House conferees for action. The conference report will be presented in the House tomorrow by Representative Whits Maine but action by both chambers will be delayed until next week. The bill would place a federal five member commission in charge for one year with broad regulatory power over stations classifications wave allocation and interference. after a year the Secretary of Commerce would handle oversight with presidential ability to assign wavelengths and intervene in emergencies. Licenses would be refused to violators and aliens banned. (Continued on Page Two).
The report to the General Assembly by Highway Commissioner John A. Macdonald outlines a plan to classify over 460 miles of trunkline and state aid roads as part of a proposed united trunkline highway system of 418 miles, with 4.09 percent of miles leaving the state aid network. It proposes transferring 86 miles of improved trunk line roads to the state system, moving 2.5 miles of road in Groton out of the trunk line, abandoning 21 miles of unimproved trunk line parallel to the Housatonic River, and removing new miles from the state aid list in specified sections. The plan would add 83 miles of improved state aid roads to the trunk line, and 60 miles of additional pavements, including a Hartford to New Haven route via Morton and a highway parallel to the Boston Post Road from Stratford to the New York line, near Fairfield toward Shelton. It recommends a $1,000,000 state appropriation for the next two years to fund the highway commissioner, with no state aid funds spent on other high tasks until fully connected. The system envisaged would total about 2,509 miles of trunkline and aid roads, per Macdonald, who notes no provision in the late constitution for certain past measures.
Nashville Tenn Jan 26 The Tennessee Supreme Court declined to consider the petition filed by John T. Ness attorney for J B Scopes asking reconsideration of the case involving a test of the anti evolution law.
Fragmented readable bits describe shooting verdicts, graduation events, state actions, and local visits. Names such as Charles O Neal appear alongside county mentions and court or legislative notes. The piece blends education, law, and civic notices with scattered sports and social items.
In Hartfort on January 26 the governor’s 1027 proposals were introduced as 18 bills in both houses. Key items include creation of a state police commissioner, possible constitutional amendments on executive appointments and police control, and shifting county health officers to salaried positions. Proposals also touch probate roles and the Soldiers’ hospital board reorganization.
Telegram staff reports that an early version of a jury bill in Hartford proposes women may volunteer for jury duty under a new amendment. The measure would allow any person twenty five or older to be eligible if of good character and sound judgement, with women filing to be placed on jury lists and able to withdraw their desire at any time.
In White Plains on January 26 AP reports Mrs Frances Browning known as Peaches testifying Browning allegedly promised her he would make things difficult if she spoke publicly about their marriage. The trial paused for a recess as the judge ordered a four day hold and may begin rebuttal testimony.
Secretary Kellogg announces the United States is ready to negotiate new treaties with China and will act independently if needed. Washington will protect American life and property in Chinese waters if authorities fail to provide protection, while seeking equal treatment and tariff autonomy for China.
Greenwich records its oldest resident, Thomas Robinson, passing at age 101 after a fete attended by three sons. The long-lived citizen, born in Greenwich, leaves behind surviving sons and a legacy as the town’s venerable elder.
In Washington on January event the Senate took up President Coolidge's income tax plan, pushed by Democrats despite Republican opposition. Senator Reed of Missouri led protests against the plan, arguing for tax relief while Republicans blocked action on the 184 million deficiency appropriation. The debate centered on whether the measure constitutes general legislation or a mere funding issue, with Reed insisting a solid wall of Republican opposition exists against Democratic tax relief efforts.
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