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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1927
Page
2
Long legislative document outlines funding mechanisms for city operations in Bridgeport, naming authority to oversee appropriations and payrolls. Provisions include salaries for state and local officials, restrictions on Eminent Domain, and commission duties tied to public works and licensing. The measure references taxation, public libraries, and cemetery oversight, with dates and specific dollar figures recurring throughout the draft.
A Milford driver lost control near Maple Avenue and Conn ecticut and Wilmet Streets, driving a burning sedan into a fire hydrant. Water doused the blaze, hydrant damaged, no injuries reported, and the owner faces charges for the incident. Police and Fire Department investigations continue.
An elderly man died after being struck by a streetcar on Auburn street. He suffered multiple fractures and head injuries, later dying at St Vincent's Hospital. Police investigated the incident and reported the mourner’s name as part of the accident timeline.
More than 250 persons attended the dinner and dance hosted by the local Girdwood Republican club, described as the most successful event of its kind among women. An impromptu program followed the meal, with Mrs Jennie Netany and Mrs Clara Marcetlo steering the head chair team along with numerous club members assisting in organizing the evening.
Jan 17 AP reports Nunes only survivor after exposure as nine men were plucked from an open motor boat in the Atlantic. The Leger Line messenger relayed word to agents of Southern rifle company, owners of the Tit Lago. Names not confirmed. men transferred to another ship bound for New Oceans with freight and passengers.
Veterans at Raymont Wo Harrly Post No 145 executive committee meeting expressed desire to retain the present form of administration for the Fitch home at Noroten. They believed they could better assess leadership with private fittings committee oversight.
In Taunton Moss Jun notes Taunton AP reports Mo Anona Fo Talbot was arrested on a murder charge in the death of her infant son. The mother remained in serious condition after an apparent fall and attempted to explain the incident as stress within the family while doctors assess her sanity.
Neraton Seiers' Home to be surveyed by a three member commission appointed by the governor as part of a broader set of resolutions. The commission will report to the General Assembly by March. Major topics include a state police medical commission and motor vehicle department buildings, with other reforms and proposed appointments outlined by Governor Willian W. Lastate.
A list of proposed acts and appointments covers judicial vacancies and term appointments in towns including Norwich Henry, Farmington Ellicott, Southington, Linfield, Tauren Dana, and Shelton. Proposals include tax and licensing reforms, game and wildlife rules, state employee pay, alien employment, bodily harm statutes, marriage validity challenges, and state building protections.
Dillon challenges Shapiro's right as leaders and candidates struggle through contested nominations. A county slate forms with positions for auditor and judiciary, while attempts to unite party lines occur amid county financial praise and debate over juvenile court reforms.
Parts of a woman’s body were found as authorities in Maulton Wisconsin pursue Coffey, the suspected killer. Police report the corpse was dismembered and placed in multiple crates. officers plan to move Coffey to Platteville to identify remains and locate the victim’s head.
City Clerk Alfred W. Burdick prepared amendments to grant assistant town clerks all powers of town clerks when making voters and other duties. The change would prevent disruptions if a town clerk is ill or absent, with past cases cited. Also noted: draft amendments to allow flat sewer assessment rates, replacing current per-foot costs, and the Common Council would set the rate within total sewer costs.
A truck ran over a five year old boy during a bus stop incident at Fairfield and Tranistan avenues, fracturing his pelvis and causing internal injuries. Women Alice Delaney and Helen J. Martin were injured in separate crashes, with Delaney treated at St. Vincent's for serious but non life threatening injuries and Martin reporting no injuries after a schoolyard collision. Additional accidents harmed Sophie Rowland and two drivers in minor fender benders near Water Street and Berkshire Avenue, with injuries described as abrasions and minor damages.
The Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, led by Haley Fiske, reports assets of 2.104 billion dollars for 1926, surpassing Bank of England and Lloyds. Income reached 595.6 million, with 38.2 million policies in force and 24.5 million lives insured.
Washington secretary Kellogg refused to comment on Senator Bingham of Connecticut who claimed the Mexican government sought to instruct Dr Saraza’s delegates at the Corinto Nicaraguan peace conference. Wheeler and Shipstead questioned the assertion, saying no official Mexican message had been produced or verified by the administration.
Harvard graduate Powers Hapgood, noted for fisticuffs, faced charges of favoritism to railroads and non union coal fields in a report to the Interstate Commerce Commission. A sociology student at Harvard, he later worked in Quemahoning coal pits and organized for the United Mine Workers, including a brief confinement in Somerset jail in 1922 after an attempted unionization drive.
Former German ruler Wilhelm celebrated his sixty eighth birthday at Doorn castle. A church service in the ball room featured a sermon preached by the ex Kaiser as hymns were sung. Family and loyal followers sent telegrams and flowers while notable attendees included the crown prince Duchess Victoria Louise and the Duke of Brunswick. The former Kaiser’s sister and her husband attended, while the former Crown Princess and Prince Henry were ill with influenza.
Police seek Edna Killean a sixteen year old girl missing from 1244 State Street since January 2. Authorities report no trace and ongoing searches have found no clue. Described as 125 pounds slender with brown eyes black hair she left in a light grey coat with a green collar and red trim.
Saatford January 27 hearing on Bridgeport Bill No 10 before the Finance committee next Tuesday. The measure by Senator Hull expands the Financial Advisory board to include discretionary bond issue powers and project studies. Alder men may see the board veto influence, with administration supporters noting recent welfare fund proposals as context. The board currently includes Canfield Bishop Alling Hincks Clark Beil Flicker Hil and Sanford.
Police say Bord and Michael Andrews were seen boarding the mall train at Newbury port on July 29. Novanesian and the elder Andrews waited at Barletta crossing near Salisbury for accomplices to leave with the mail pouch. About $3,000 of the stolen money had been recovered.
Daily sufferers of rupture and related conditions are invited to consult at 158 Fairfield Avenue Bridgeport Conn. The New Haven Surgical Co offers private consultations with experienced practitioners who tailor appliances to each case. Factory-made devices from 605 Congress Avenue New Haven are described as high quality and reasonably priced with guaranteed work. Office hours include Saturday evenings.
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