07 Mar 1927
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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1927
Page
1
Japanese marines landed at Shanghai as Cantonese forces pressed toward the rail center and Soochow faced peril. Reports indicate Cantonese advances around Wukang and nearby towns while Japanese units prepare for emergencies. Chinese forces under Chang Kai-shek attempt to hold the Northern defense lines as Shanghai and Nanking remain focal points.
Irish leader berates government record during speech in Dublin criticizing measures and state finances. He urges voters to elect reformers and warns against missteps, citing party history and policy failures. Widespread discussion centers on budgets, funding for public works, and the republic’s ongoing economic strain.
Westinghouse Co decides to spend its entire advertising budget on newspaper space. The move is part of a nationwide campaign to promote products and boost visibility. Newspaperman Mia Quisten notes the policy supports a one time national drive.
Readers encounter a jumble of local items: a pastor averts a church fire order, a school closure for alleged larceny, and various community notes. The page mentions workers, church events, property issues, and legal actions amid scattered mentions of taxes, ads, and political hints.
The obituary notes the death of a longtime public servant and war veteran who led a local退 education office. He served with the 4th during the war and was among the last surviving members of his unit. He dedicated his career to retirement care and public service.
Rev Chester C. Marshall steadied a startled Ipscopal church after a disturbance in a pew gallery as a nearby fire alarm sparked panic. A woman fainted and was revived while ushers and the pastor guided worshippers to calm, ensuring no further danger.
The Senate inquiry into conduct during a national investigation opens with hearings on Harri Simler and others. Witnesses are expected to address alleged misconduct and constitutional questions as the trial proceeds, with potential penalties including fines and imprisonment for noncompliance.
Fragmentary text mentions music lessons and a death. The garbled lines reference Oman, Was ter, Woods, and a possible school context. Key names and places are unclear, leaving a sparse outline of a tragic event connected to a music instructor.
A draft bill in France proposes mandatory military service for women, detailing duties and male support considerations. The proposal sparks debate on gender roles and national defense obligations amid broader security discussions.
A temporary court order allows golfers from New York wintering residents and others to play at Palmetto and Highland Park links despite South Carolina blue laws. Authorities were instructed not to interfere with lawful play, with four posters arrested after a scene at a club.
Yvonne Reeler, a sixty five year old physician with over forty years of practice, died at Danbury Hospital from a fractured skull after being struck by an auto on Main Street and Chapel Place. Alfred Shops, driver of 110 South Street, Danbury, is held for speeding violations. The accident occurred about 9:45 this morning. witness said the car approached slowly as Dr Kesler walked into its path.
Reported discovery on a Nevada claim near Sev Ward. Details describe ore samples and a vein believed to yield high gold content. Officials from Goldfield Consolidated Mining Co acknowledge exploration progress while avoiding formal statements. A large group gathered at the site with several witnesses noting hillocks and shaft workings.
Mrs Murcer of Salisbury, living five years, was on a step ladder when a can of paint slipped and exploded at the stove. She was taken to the hospital, where she died soon after. Her husband and one son survive.
A Waterbury man, Van Buren, shot and killed a large 39 pound wild cat after a lengthy chase through rocks, brambles, and dense brush between Watertown and Thontetou. A dog frightened the hunters’ hound, and a final shot ended the pursuit believed to have tracked a prior Waterbury finding.
Cable message received by the cruiser director describes a World War era program sent to Africa. About 279 members participated in the voyage and listeners across the region heard the broadcast via WEAL stations.
Americans led Nicarguans on a mission for peace in Managua last night. The mission, composed of five Liberals and two American Marines, reported that General Jose Maria Moné and Luis Heltran Sadovil could not secure peace without orders from Ja funn B sua, who governs the Liberal party. Talks yielded no definite steps toward hostilities, but the first step toward peace was said to be removed by Monadis.
Fragmented OCR text portrays accusations against President Coolidge over war policy. Mentions war mood, political figures, and references to foreign intervention debates, with garbled names and dates indicating a distressing transcription of a political column.
Walter S. Tomlinson, aged 71, longtime member of Pyle and Tomlinson wholesale grocers, died at his home in Mountain Grove. He was the son of William M. Tomlinson and Wella, survived by his wife and several children. Funeral services planned at home Tuesday with burial in Mountain Grove cemetery.
Two men were detained after a police investigation recovered counterfeit treasury balance tickets. Investigators described the men as operatives tied to a ticket printing and distribution ring. arrests followed raids at a Tarpon Avenue address and another in the county. Detectives Arnold Wirphy and Officer Billy Jit led the operation, with the case focusing on counterfeit tickets and distribution networks.
Dr J R Topping, long time physician and former Bridgeport official, died at Bridgeport Hospital at age 74 after a career serving medical and civic roles. Survived by two daughters Ruth and May, funeral Wednesday at 4 PM, burial in New York.
Danbury authorities hold an auto thief who displayed a police badge after breaking into a Mrs Daniel Reed’s car on Jefferson Ave. State police captured him at Canaan near the Massachusetts border and returned him to Danbury on $1000 bond. He faces trial Monday in county court.
A fire at the PR Woinda Fick works near Kerlin station damaged part of the shed during nighttime production. Four freight crew members moved 700 vehicles and halted the line. Losses are estimated between 1000 and 1200 dollars.
A Washington Post story reports a dry agent who sold rum to catch wets allegedly made 13000 dollars in the dealings. The case centers on evidence gathered by Rolls, connections to New York officials, and questions about lawful operations of La shene de Parr. Prosecution and Treasury officials are noted, with debate over why some cases were not pursued.
Washington reports a major reorganization plan for the dry force under civil service rules. Funding measures seek 203,748 dollars for examinations and investigations as 14 thousand plus candidates await tests and a new commissioner, with exams and appointments overseen by the civil service commission.
The Chinese delegation to the League of Nations returned to Geneva tonight amid tension over China’s claims. They indicated no intention to raise issues before the Teague council meets tomorrow, as German Foreign Minister Stresemann and French Foreign Secretary Briand engage in talks. Western powers discuss nonrecognition of a Peking isolation stance while Russia’s future role remains unsettled.
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