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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1928
Page
2
Reported losses drag millions as London prices plunge to new lows. Brokers warn the Stevenson Act limits fail to steady supply while Dutch and American plantations may push more low priced rubber onto markets. Britain weighs Newton bill impacts and calls for coordinated control through export duties to stabilize prices.
A jowa Republican meeting endorsed Lowden while criticizing the Hoover Coolidge era policy on agriculture and national finances. Delegates defeated a minority report by a vote of 805 7-10 to 514 9-10, then approved the majority platform urging economical governance and reduction of the national debt.
LOENOA Mass Much 7 reports Herbut A Buch of Winterhaven formerly Lenondaie has filed for divorce from Amber Snow Buksiasy whom he wed on August 23 1881 in Canaan New York. The couple has 14 children 31 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. they lived in Leviexdale and later spent winters in Florida. The ground for the action was not stated.
In Sport Hill residents’ bid for a water line and a fire district, a local meeting voted 10 to 9 against pursuing a petition. Attorney Howard Shaff of Bridgeport spoke to about 80 attendees, explaining petition requirements that 20 property owners and taxpayers must sign before filing.
Mayor Walker seeks to convert an 11e area into a plaza in front of City Hall with cabinet officers, aiming for a land acquisition deal soon. He expected a formal agreement after discussions with Mellon and others, and met with President at the White House during a lunch break.
Danbury March 7 By Special Correspondent Rose Nerazan reports hotel staff overheard planning to flee to New Britain with a $36 sum. The whisper led to police action, detaining the would be group as they left the Motel Green area.
Stratford telegram reports Earl Porter, owner of local bowling alleys, has died. The late Porter, a prominent figure in town, left plans for business and family matters. arrangements unclear. Relatives include John Porter of Bridgeport and Tran Porter of Danbury. a daughter died years ago.
Jack Tallerday, employed at the L A D Jones company on North Avenue, was injured by contact with a 2000 volt electric line and fell about twenty feet onto railroad tracks near noon yesterday. He was rushed to St Vincent’s Hospital by ambulance after coworkers and a bystander helped move him from the yard at the Upper Tun.
Post Office inspectors report a man was jailed on charges related to the Smith girl disappearance. The suspect admitted mailing a threatening letter demanding $950000 in unregistered funds and provided information about a decoy package setup to trap the sender. State and local authorities coordinated with inspectors to pursue the case.
Eyewitnesses describe a freight train collision at the Taylor Street crossing killing four men and injuring one. Buzaid died instantly after being hurled from a car. Elias survived with scalp injuries and a broken collarbone. Investigators report low visibility and the whistle sound as the train bore down on the vehicle. other witnesses recount seeing the impact and the accident’s immediate aftermath.
A revised draft of the proposed election law with American supervision has been accepted in Nicaragua. State Department officials say the changes address objections to the original draft and expect enactment during the remaining session of Nicaragua's national legislature in Managua.
Coroner of New Haven will open an inquest into the death of fate Peterson of 432 Ward Avenue tomorrow morning at ten o clock. Peterson was fatally injured on the Milford lerapthe on August 2.
A Bridgeport committee moves to arrange a Washington hearing on the need for a new post office. Alderman Harrison tasks Burdick to contact Washington for a date while Conmm Burdick coordinates with Congressman Merritt for meetings with post office and Treasury officials and the Senate committee. The plan aims for concurrent meetings in Washington and Bridgeport with key members traveling together.
Preliminary meet ing of the New England Freight League opens in Somerville with committee reports to follow. Members from Watford, Boston, Chicopee Falls, and Springfield will discuss membership, storage, claims, classification, bills of landing, freight service, and tariffs under the quarterly session agenda.
Harry Collins a Hudson street steeplejack lay injured at Bridgeport hospital after a near fatal fall from a smokestack at the Bridgeport Paper Box plant on Kossuth street. He climbed the 30 foot peak, a heavy weight missed him by inches, and his body rolled to the roof edge, narrowly avoiding a 40 foot drop.
Jock Murray of Hackensack New Jersey who two weeks ago gave himself up to local police when he feared Jersey authorities was yesterday turned over to the Hackensack police. Upon the rear quest of the prosecutor there at 3 30 PM he was released to County Detective David S Fox of Hackensack N J Murray was in a building cage 31 in which three men were killed and in which he escaped with one other inn. The shock of the narrow escape un nerved him and he began a spree during which he cashed a check made out to another man. When sober he learned he was wanted and surrendered to local police. She held him for Hackensack.
The Holy Name society in St Augustine will hold one of its largest gatherings as men receive Holy Communion in a body at the 8 o clock mass. Special confessors will aid parish priests in preparing the men for the event. A Saturday evening meeting in the school hall will discuss an important matter.
A free lecture and song service will be held at the Swedish Methodist church tonight in New Haven. The event features Thelin of New Haven presenting a life view of Leia Sandell, her work and personality, with Mrs Anna Ami entertaining. All programming, including the church singer Tom Stockholm, will be in Swedish. Everyone is invited.
Norwalk education officials dedicated a new field in memory of Jesse T Dunbar who died about two weeks ago. Dunbar served many years on the board of education and was a longtime contributor to local schools.
Announcers plan a one day event at 67 Madison Avenue to mark the anniversary for the Onckapotanauh Tribe. Members expect council involvement and a ceremony led by a local peace advocate.
The Adelphian Lodge No 80 initiated several candidates in the main lodge room above Broad and Gilbert streets. It marked the first time the room was used for degree work as Campbell invited the members to meet Monday for an informal gathering before a Wednesday night initiation where the set degree will be conferred.
William T Meyri honored as charter member and organizer of Bridgeport branch No 32 National Association of Letter Carriers. Carlos F Henne and Leon M Caton to be honored. about 450 guests expected at the Odd Fellows building. Dinner at 6:30 with dancing to follow. charter granted June 7, 1890, near 38 years ago.
The case against Justinius for practicing natureopathy without a license is set again today in court. State prosecutor Thomas A Eppho and attorney Samuel Reich will argue legality of evidence gathering and press for conviction after Justinius was arrested February by State Policeman Leste Lowfellow for selling a proprietary medicine and taking a collar fee. The defendant previously appeared June 14 1927 and today marks a second court appearance.
A mystery woman linked to the Milford turnpike fatality involving James J Mathews, Thomas inn, and Mrs Catherine DeSheet of New Haven will attend a 10 o'clock inquest. Coroner Bit Mix has not released the suspect’s name, stating she fled the scene at the time of the accident.
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