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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1927
Page
2
City zoning amendments face strong criticism as the Board of Appeals weighed sales permissions for auto stations and denser housing. Residents and officials debated extending zone boundaries, with opponents citing potential disruption to neighborhoods and traffic.
Chicago White Sox outfielder Mostil, a war era star, was found in a Shreveport hotel room with a threat cut to his wrist, prompting hospital treatment and sparking shock among fans and team officials. Details sketch a troubled season ahead with lingering injuries and speculation about his career.
Town fraternal organizations issue notices for tonight to confirm meeting dates and places. Refs include Order of Starry Lodge No 1 at Matl street Muninur, Adolphian Lodge at Broad street, Central Labor Union on Main, Pyramid Temple Nobles of Mystic Shrine on Broad, Loyal Arcane and Royal something lodges listed with street addresses.
A garbled account of Senate oil inquiry testimony describes former Senator Sinclair declining to answer committees questions about Teapot Dome and related contracts. Prosecutors aim to show Corruption links with Fall, and the defense challenges court procedures to compel replies.
Fragmentary text describes a hearing with Congressmen and advocates on the 19th amendment and potential constitutional convention. Names and places are garbled, but references to hearings, petitions, and the possibility of mandating a constitutional convention are present. The passage lacks coherent facts and readable entities.
James T Patterson, resident of The Carrerson Company, underwent an operation for acute appendicitis yesterday afternoon at 6 30 p m. Dr Sae of New Paved, Dr Tents, and Det WT Macher assisted. Patterson was moved to Milford Hospital in Dr Heady's automobile and later described as improving. The home is on Tech street Milford. The operation occurred at the local hospital with prominent fraternal and social circles noting the event.
An extended obituary notice page records numerous local deaths, funeral services, and interments in Bridgeport area cemeteries. It lists names such as Lemuel C. Clark, Robert Thomas Chalmers, Leon W. Beardsley, James Rescanski James, Michael Nolan, and John J. Hope among others, with funeral times, church affiliations, and burial sites. The notices mention private and public services at St. Michael's Cemetery, Mountain Grove, Mountain Cove, and other local plots, reflecting a prolonged period of bereavement in the community.
A fragmentary dispatch claims Manchurian leaders and Cantonese factions clash over Bolshevism. It cites Michael Borudin, a Russian adviser, and Mme Borudin arrested with three Russian agents aboard the Varmint Lenin. The Soviet consul seeks her release as Moscow repudiates Borudin and associates.
Members of the Stratfield Business Men's Association vote to keep the group active and plan to boost interest. Proposals include a bridge across the Pequonnock River from State Street and a port in Bridgeport. The meeting confirms a quorum and ongoing efforts. Also reported a boy bitten by a dog, treated at emergency hospital.
W J Warnhiert told Advertising Club members at Stratfield luncheon that counterfeiters forging and raising checks have grown more profitable and dangerous. He described printing plants producing checks for 1 50 each, methods to mimic genuine checks, and the need for ongoing safeguards to outwit thieves.
The Farmers Bank announced funding from Miami and Jacksonville totaling about 2 million dollars and noted deposits from Palm Beach leaders to reassure stability. B A Maxfield of Citizens Bank stated ample cash to meet demands as three banks saw closures in Springfield Greenview Mendota Arlington during March, with assets frozen and directors overseeing the process.
In Jackson Ohio Maren Halterman and Elizabeth Halterman both remarried. Their son Leo Halterman was convicted of murdering his half brother Charles and sentenced to death. The divorced couple, now remarried, reunited at the trial and wept as Leo faced the sentence. They arranged a last hope bid for clemency with a candlelight vigil.
A 16 year old Norwich girl was found asleep aboard the Wilkes tied to a nearby destroyer in New London Harbor. She offered no explanation for how she boarded, evading guards and the ship gates. Police detained her awaiting sister’s arrival from Norwich. Ship security rules tightened afterward.
Governor Alfred E. Smith heads a growing Democratic push for the presidential nomination. New York party leaders say a nationwide movement is forming with states like New Jersey and Illinois joining, and talks of Cleveland hosting the national convention. Moody of Texas is mentioned as a possible running mate while Smith remains silent on an immediate statement.
Miss Mildred Waters resumes duties as manager and starting guard for the Catholic Community girls basketball team after a several week absence. She will play in the regular scheduled game Saturday night at J. Vincent's hospital arena.
Ralph W Pride 39 of Henry Street New Haven was sentenced by Judge Ralph Beers to 3 months in jail and fined 100 plus costs for possessing treasury balance lottery tickets. Dominick Spinnelli 20 of Stratford was sentenced to two months in July on one count and fined 46 on the other, with appeals noted. Steve Mruaco 24 of Andover Street was jailed 30 days on one count and fined 50 on the other, with an appeal planned. A fourth pair, Louis Levy and David Islovits, arrested for distributing tickets, will be tried next week.
The second in a series of Lenten dinners is held tonight at Pilgrims United Church, 6745. Everyone is invited as Dr. Albert Buckner Coe of Waterbury shared the devotional last week. Dr. William Horace Tay leads the service and Mr Coe continues with "Understanding our Faith" focusing on "What Keeps Us from God?"
The Crane company male quartet provides music for the second of ten suppers at the West End Memorial church. Supper begins at 6:20 PM, followed by a community sing at 7, and services start at 7:39. A debate features church youths Mabel Bannie, Gladys Moore, David Osborne, and Tamax Watt.
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