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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 21, 1927

Page

9

Worcester Electric to appeal light rate cut in court

Worcester Mass July 20 The Worcester Electric Light company will file an appeal this afternoon in federal court seeking to block the Massachusetts Public Utilities Commission order reducing rates from seven to five cents per kilowatt hour The move follows a temporary restraining order issued in Boston to halt enforcement of the six cent rate cut and a $50 000 bond was posted to protect customers pending decision The company says the rate drop would lose about 420000 in revenue affecting more than 50000 customers

Worcester Mass Associated Press Worcester Electric Company Massachusetts Public Util Ties Commission United States District Court Boston Commonwealth of Massachusetts Worcester Elect Worcester Electric Light Company Public Utilities Commission

Bomb Aimed at Russian Prince Instead of Consul in Nice

In Nice France a bomb thrown at the U S consulate yesterday likely targeted the Russian Prince Lubomnisk who lived beneath the offices. Police say the blast damaged the prince s apartment, suggesting motives tied to his inheritance and enemies among local Russian residents.

Nice France United States Lubomnisk Sacco-Vanzetti

Woman Inn Owner Fined 700 and Costs in East Haven

In East Haven a court fined inn owner Ellie Green Talmadge and two employees 700 dollars plus costs after state troopers obtained evidence. One employee, Edward Fertman, a former New Haven police commissioner, appeared among those appealing. Each pleaded not guilty and offered no defense.

East Haven Associated Press Ellie Green Talmadge Sound Shore Edward Fertman New Haven

Radio Program Guide for New York Listings

Radio schedule fragment lists multiple programs across stations with names of orchestras conductors venues and times. It mentions varied performances including jazz symphony radio theater and news broadcasts with numerous performers and ages.

Outstanding radio schedule highlights across networks and venues

The as aired lineup includes Pennsylvania Orchestra at 7:19 PM, Comfort Hour at 7:30 PM, Hampton Institute Quartet at 7:40 PM, Radiations at 8:00 PM, The Sorcerer from National Light Opera Co at 8:00 PM, Keystone Duo with Mediterranean Orchestra at 9:00 PM, Eskimo Ensemble at 6:00 PM, a Dempsey Shakey Prize Fight on WJZ WEAP, and multiple performances and recitals across WEAF WIZ and other stations through late evening. Frequent mentions of Tivol Theatre, various choirs and quartets, and weather updates accompany the dense schedule.

Pennsylvania Orchestra Woa Comfort Hour WEAF Hampton Institute Quartet National Light Opera Co Bheystone Mediteanenns Orchestra Eskimo WJZ WEAP

Lovers Steal Food Get Court's Mercy

New Britain July 20 Love found a way for David Johnson and Grace Patterson to wed after a night raid on the home of DeWitt Rus in Lead. They stole eggs canned goods and other items after fasting and planning a marriage. The couple was arraigned today and given a 30 day suspended sentence with paternal advice.

New Britain David Johnson Grace Patterson Slateen DeWitt Rus Jcnson

Detroit puzzled over Cobb statue plan

Detroit officials and residents questioned who ordered a Tyrus Raymond Cobb statue for Belle Isle recreation center. Mayor Smyth secretary Edward Speyer and Russian sculptor Nizon Tieger discuss a life size clay head and possible funded full statue while no sponsor is identified after a luncheon with former Detroit Tigers manager Christie.

Detroit Associated Press Tyrus Raymond Cobb Belle Ysle Citys Cobb Philadelphia Athletics Ilsteseiles Cobs Chicago Tieger Tiego Sis Smyth Speyer Leach Ciger Athletics Tregor

Iroquois liner damaged on reef reaches port

The Iroquois, carrying 870 passengers, struck a sunken reef near Aigos Sheal Chibucta Hay in thick fog while en route from St Lawrence river to New York. She entered port at Halifax, with divers confirming no serious damage, and was to sail again at 4 o'clock for New York.

Halifax Associated Press Clyde Aigos Sheal Chibucta Hay New York

Rear Admiral Christy to Leave New London

Rear Admiral Harley H Christy, in command of the U S Navy Yard and the United States Meet control, will be relieved August 1. Captain Trunk H Brumby, on shore duty, expected to assume command and likely promoted to rear admiral.

Christy New London Nsw London Harley H Christy U 6 United States Panuna H Brumby Nowiglk

Inmates Pay for Support Rise in State Institutions

Hartford reports 1927 revenue from inmate payments and other receipts totaling 1,287,245.23 dollars, up 13,766.20 from 1926. Disbursements for widows and children reached 432,424.34 dollars with 2,979 beneficiaries and a weekly average of 6.28 dollars per recipient.

Hartford Associated Press Department of State

Savin Rock Pier Opens Licenses Amid Tax Deal

Liberty pier at Savin Rock will host five Crown Amusement devices under a back tax payment plan totaling about 9000. Town officials granted licenses after an injunction blocked a July 2 pier closure over unpaid taxes. Judge Isaac Wolfe will dissolve the injunction, with Charles J Martin and James Butler citing separate issues of licensing and tax collection.

West Haven Associated Press Liberty Pier Savin Rock Crown Amusement Company James Butler Selectmen Butler Toeat Cherles J Martin Isaac Wolfe

Senator Walsh seeks budget for Reinhardt farm purchase

Senator David I Walsh wrote to the army adjutant general to include in this year’s War Department budget funds to buy Albert Reinhardt’s farm on Shirley road North Lancaster and several nearby estates. Reinhardt faced court on charges of possessing an unlit high explosive shell fired from Camp Devens. the shell landed near his home and did not explode. The court found him technically guilty, but he explained shells from the batteries had fallen nearby and he kept this one as evidence. Walsh believes the purchase would address the situation.

Clinton Mass Associated Press David I. Walsh Army Adjutant-General Washington War Department Albert Reinhardt Shirley Road Lancaster Reinhardt Camp Devens Senator Walsh

Properties to be Added to AR Tillery Range at Camp Devens

Report notes that additional properties are to be added to the AR tillery range at Camp Devens while several houses adjacent to the site have been vacated in advance of reported injury outcomes.

Camp Devens

White whales entertain Maine summer resort visitors

A school of five or more white whales, believed to inhabit the St. Lawrence waters, entertained residents and visitors at Machiasport Maine. The creatures surfaced up Machias river, swimming in the swift current as aged fishermen recounted their first sighting of white whales in local waters.

Machissport BF Associated Press St. Lawrence River Machias River

Woman 84 Takes Plane Trip Over Niagara Falls

Mrs A Wood, aged eighty four, took her first airplane ride at Niagara Falls. She flew over the surrounding country and the falls, alighting unafraid and joyful, planning more trips.

Niagara Falls Assocated Press A. Wood Wood

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