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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1927
Page
2
A fragmented reminiscence praises Governor Baldwin as a widely known Connecticut figure and honors Kennet Wynne for his role in government. It highlights Baldwin’s influence, Wynne's executive experience, and Baldwin’s intellectual and leadership qualities across law, philosophy, and public service. The text preserves historical appraisal without graphic details.
David A. Levine, a traveling salesman from New Haven, narrowly escaped death when his auto skidded on a slippery Boston Post Road section two miles east of Milford. The car plunged down a steep embankment and overturned, trapping him briefly before he crawled free as police were notified hours later.
Hartford, Jan. 30 AP With Governor Baldwin dead Ex Gov Marcus Holcomb of Southington mourns him as one of Connecticut’s best governors and most able lawyers. Holcomb says Baldwin was a strong man who spoke his mind and was not bound by party lines, calling his death a great loss to the state.
Waterbury CT Jan 30 AP Governor Charles A Templeton praised ex governor Baldwin noting his death marks the loss of a fine citizen and a great statesman His tribute calls him one of Connecticut’s strongest governors and a wonderful lawyer and judge, reflecting on his public service and character.
Philadelphia January 30 AP Dr George B Gordon 65 director of the University of Pennsylvania museum died from a fractured skull after a fall at the Racquet Club last night He was a leading authority on American archaeology and held curatorial and teaching posts at Penn University and Harvard.
One woman Beatrice Williams is injured when a touring car strikes another and turns turtle at Wrette and Mast Main streets. The injured passenger, taken to Gridport hospital, suffers a back sprain and other injuries. The wrecked tar is reported.
A special meeting of the Children of Mary at St. Chartea parish is tonight at 8 o clock in the school hall. Officers will be elected during the session.
Simeon E Baldwin, noted jurist and four term governor of Connecticut, died aged 84. The longtime chief justice and Yale Law School professor was a leading Republican turned uncompromising Democrat who advocated natural death and opposed prolonging life at any cost. He shaped legal and political life in Connecticut, authored major law texts, and left a legacy in state history.
Yale Law School Dean Thomas Swann lauds ex Governor Baldwin noting his vast public service and lasting impact. He credits Baldwin with saving the law school during its postwar downturn and praising his leadership from 1869 to 1913 including founding the first post graduate course leading to Doctor of Civil Law.
Three U S planes report safe in Colombia after a winter flight from the Isthmus. The Detroit and St Louis led the squadron, crossing the canal and passing over Panama City on the way to Buenaventura. Capt Woolney Lt Benton were aboard the Detroit and Lt Weddington Lt Thompson were on the St Louis.
A Communist International proclamation accuses the United States of imperialism in Central America and Mexico and claims Kellogg and American capitalists use intervention as a pretext to control oil fields and natural resources. It says the world mocks Kellogg’s stance while urging workers to organize against exploitation.
A Democratic speaker argues for tax reduction to revive domestic demand amid declining trade and profit disparities. He cites corporate tax shifts, burdens on small firms, and a push to expand the buying power of working people while calling for passage of Garner Lux measures and broader domestic market support.
The speaker defends farm policy against critics noting tariffs and laws aiding industry and labor have been attacked before. He argues the McNary-Haugen bill, though experimental, offers real promise and could bless farmers and national prosperity if it works.
The Anaconda, a Diamond steamer, collided with the Celtic and anchored near Ambrose light for dry docking after midnight. She avoided the Narrows due to fog and is expected to reach Hoboken tomorrow morning for examination. This mishap marks the second incident since leaving Rotterdam.
Two automobiles were reported stolen early yesterday. One belonged to Joseph Sté, 40 Edna Avenue, another to Andrew Smith, 535 South Avenue. Musante's car, Conn H-323, was taken from in front of the Bridgeport Club on Cannon Street amid ongoing police activity.
Tohn Degnan of Shelton street drove for Kridrrenort Glass at 117 Wall Gurtien and, without permission, wrecked the truck inside a garage at 673 Main Street during Saturday night. Natian Guee tien, manager, reported the incident to Detective Serg Simon after a phone call yesterday morning.
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