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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 10, 1927

Page

2

Republicans Oppose State Bond Measure in Debated Plan

The article reports Republican leaders opposing a proposed 50 million to 100 million dollar state bond plan for institutional needs and a state office building, amid debates in committees. It notes tensions between the Roads and Appropriations panels, mentions Lieutenant Governor Realhard as a leading supporter, and describes uncertain prospects as lawmakers weigh funding and oversight.

Realhard Wis Threemen Merobera Waterbury Aden Renate

Girl bank robber sentenced to thirty days

Judge Beck criticized the defendant Moss M for a lack of repentance and noted she benefited from an apparent “even break.” He suggested she was a product of the jazz age and warned the maximum sentence could reach fifteen years for child burglary as statutes allow. The case followed a break in at the First N Canal Hawka where a student sought tuition funds at the University of South Dakota.

Mer Beck Moss M Rodmother Chance

Fraternal Meetings and Lodge Gatherings Listed

A set of notices lists lodge meetings and fraternal group gatherings at various addresses including Steattard Avenue, Woodtorma Elu, Main Street, and Union avenues. It mentions No. 37 Steattard, Noble Ateri, and Women’s Relief roving Street with dates, times, and locations for members to attend.

Farren Tole Steattard Avenue Port Lodge Werder Oof Foresters Ton Street Woodtorma Elu Aye- Ateri Tun Tar Nur Columie Sovinte Comptet Waster Jr Must Trai Street Women's Relief Civic Mtiss Mean Maensterberg Lode Meaen Stret Nutrie Amipotent PLC Lime Street Maint Maint Repeleus Lodge, No. 4, Tost Crowd Street Unneil Ton Avenue Lodge I Juonees Ers Tnt Union Af Neveriegs Dyenion VOM Deroad Niler

Eckart Acquitted In Beer Running Case

The trial centered on George Eckart and co defendants in a beer running case. State witnesses testified about a truck carrying barrels of beer, with details of arrests at the scene and conflicting statements from defendants and officers. Jury deliberated after lengthy arguments, and Eckart was acquitted while other defendants faced further proceedings.

New Movie Tax Debate Continues On Repeal Effort

Lawmakers argue over repealing the present movie tax with Mr Blodgett contending the tax would have lowered funds and criticizing administrative economy. He questions constitutionality and cites U S court decisions while noting interstate film shipments and theater contracts across states.

Walsh Blodgett Blogett BAI Assembly U. S Stumies Abe Connecticu New York

Radio poll planned to guide commission in New York

A radio poll is planned to guide the new Radio Control Commission. The survey will canvass public opinion on broadcasting policy and is led by Acthar L. Cu, president of the American Radio Foundation. Results will be released by the newly appointed commission.

Leense Acthar l. Cu American Radio Foundation

Ex convict awarded three thousand dollars in heart balm case

In Bridgeport Superior Court today a jury awarded Monte Somrine of New Haven $3,000 against Sper Amin Rosenblatt and his wife and related parties for alleged emotional distress after family ties and alleged interference in a divorce. The trial outlined claims of love letters and support during a prison term and touched on alleged involvement with stolen cars and business dealings linked to the Rosenblatts.

Sew Speramin Rosenblatt Wms Street Uiridgeport Monte Sonrrine New Haven Rosenblatts Dore Risenblatt.t Loufrine Dickinson Foutrine F. Stone Roxen- Flatt Claire Soufrine Flosypi Hoy Phitcaw and Shrebnick Soufriny

Obituary notices from local paper recount several deaths

Multiple obituaries outline services and interments for Minnie Elizabeth Hriving Grierly at 162 Newfield Avenue. Frank W. Miller a Spanish War veteran at Brookyln Naval Hospital. Louise Riversfe of Charles A. Comiske.d. Michael Nolan. Frederick T. Baldwin. Dr J Reed Topping. and others with details on funeral homes, churches, cemeteries, and participating organizations. services occur across Trumbull Waterbury and surrounding areas with references to St Michael's, St James, and local lodges and committees.

Minnie Elizabeth Hriving Frederick W. Grierly Newfield Avenue Park Cemetery Frank W. Miller Reservoir Avenue Trumoull Brooklyn Naval Hospital Easeworth Fred Bridgeport Edward Providence Tue ‘Chinkly Waterbury Flake Stroker Winsted Connecticut Meary Artillery Speedwell Lodge Water W. F. White Trumbull M. EL Boucher, Ward Reilly Louise Riversfe Charles A. Comiske Purlaia Galligher Gallagher Fairfield Avenue Anthony Philip Massicatt Mabel Drendergast Vhimes Matthew Laniviere Wiliam A. Gordon Peter Rivers Charles Williams Familly St. Michael's Cemetery

Gas Meter Removed Used Rubber Hose Theft Case

Daniel Bergen age twenty nine of 963 Grand Street was arrested on a warrant charging theft of gas from Bridgeport Gas Company. Bergen, unemployed for four months, owed money and removed the meter claiming the gas company owed him nothing. A loose connection caused gas to escape and he placed a rubber hose over the vent to the range, saying he used only the escaped gas.

Daniel Bergen Grand Street Lester Hay Bridgeport Gas Company Bergen

Carrier of Mail Is Arraigned Here

A carrier of mail, named Ansonia, was arraigned here after a package was deposited at the post office and later chewed at the post flea. Train clerks between Ansonia and Seymour were involved in the dispute, with the event taking place in the afternoon.

Elite Uhy Ansonia Ansoni Seymour

Compensation Denied In Yale and Towne Case

Thomas Fiordclisi of Sumford claims three years of disability due to a yard accident at Yale and Towne Manufacturing. Commissioner J. P. Lineking rejected his compensation after eight weeks previously awarded, noting the injury did not instantly prevent work. A new group claiming to form a camp and proceed with stock purchases announced plans with 25000 cash.

Thomas Fiordclisi Sumford Yale and Towne Manufacturing Company J. PT. Lbneking Clamant Wise

Father and Son Win $600 Accident Award

A Superior Court jury under Judge John W. Banks found for Morse Denke and his son in a New Slaven case. They sued after a June 15 1928 Spruce Street accident claiming injuries from a speeding car. The boy receives $500 and the father $100 for medical expenses and injuries.

John W. Banks Rorse Denke Sears Old Bon Earge Ily New Slaven Spruce Errest Denke Molaal

Fairfield to Seek Court Over Sewage Plan Changes

Fairfield officials threaten court action to contest Bridgeport sewer program shifts aimed at addressing pollution along Fairfield beach. Discussions focus on Black Rock sewer ties, chlorination costs, sedimentation options, and sequencing of plant installations under a five year outlook.

Ridgeport Fairfield Bridgeport Toole Albert B. Lavery Vico Fa Repuplican Warefiel Regis Bears Poole Black Rock Baifield Mayer Tehgens Hite Black Reef Harbor la Poole Btrte Health Department Caty Bostwick Avenue el Bridgeport

Doctors Skeptical Of Radio Hypnotism Demonstration

A medical panel questions the radio hypnotism display citing concerns about the subject's deep hypnotic influence. They note unreliable recollection of messages and doubt the demonstrator's claim of genuine mind control during the experiment.

Girl Hit By Mallay Auto Taken To Hospital

Elizabeth Kennedy ten of 248 Vine Street was injured last night when struck by an automobile driven by Victor Mallay forty on Washington Avenue near Coleman Street. She was taken to the Emergency Hospital where Dr. Chester H. Isaberlin treated her. Two stitches were taken in lucern Huns on both knees. The driver said she darted from between two parked cars and he could not avoid the collision.

Elizabeth Kennedy Vine Street Victor Mallay Avenue Chester Bh.isaberlin Washington Avenue Coleman Street

Burglary and Intrusion Reported at Several Homes and Firms

Police received reports of three burglaries or attempted breaks including the Tirligeport Poster Advertising company at 26 Stratford Avenue where cash was sought but the safe remained locked. Nelle Danze of 184 Main Street reported theft of merchandise. Mrs. McCarthy of 440 Seaview Avenue awakened by a prowler at 43 oclock, the intruder fled after a scream.

Tirligeport Stratford, Avenue Séivertising Company Nelle Danze Main Street McCarthy Seaview Avenue

State Guard Veterans Dine at Brooklawn Country Club

About four dozen members of the former State Guard association attended the seventh annual banquet at Brooklawn Country Club. The evening featured a humorous play performed by members, with a reunion of veterans who served in the old State Guard in 181K. Other attendees listed include Harold Road Hewlett and C. Irving, along with several others.

State Guard Veterans Brooklawn Country Asseun Miet Compan Old State Guard

Burglars Clean Out Abercrombie Awning Shop

Burglars Tuesday night entered the Abercrombie Awning shop at 660 Uni Avenue and stole two complete display carriages, six spools of thread, 6,000 yards of thread, and tools used in awning making. Entrance was gained by forcing a side window. detectives worked all day without a clue to the burglars identity.

Abercrombie Uni Avenue Bver Place Ont

Building Worker Falls Forty Feet in Construction Site

Joseph DiPasanale of Merriam Street was severely injured yesterday while working on an exterior wall of a building under construction in Seaville. He fell about forty feet to the ground, injuring his right hip, arm, and shoulder blade. He was taken to St Vincent’s hospital. condition listed as fair last night.

Joseph DiPasanale Merriam Stret Pardy Seavi Nouvenne Mmergens Hospital St. Vincent's Hospital

James T Patterson Improves After Appendicitis Operation

James T Patterson, president of Cornwall and Satterson time pany and Alsonguin club, is resting comfortably at Milford Hospital after an appendicitis operation on Tuesday night. The operation was successful and his speedy recovery is hoped.

James T. Patterson Cornwall and Satterson Alsonguin Club Milford Wespitial Patterson

Evelyn Robert Pies Greenwipt in New York

Evelyn Robert Pies Greenwipt died in New York or nearby after ailing. Survived by a sister and possibly other relatives in New England. Funeral details and full obituary unavailable in the fragment.

Greenwiptl Meron Ian New Yor New Busland Hebert York

Woman Killed by Fall in Allew and Bib Streets

Mrs Nell Rennell, aged forty five, fell in Allew and Bib streets yesterday afternoon. She sustained injuries and was not treated on the spot. Ambulances arrived but details of her condition remain unclear.

James Celhar

Fire Record at Uprentur Arena in Eugene

A fire incident at a local arena in Eugene damaged facilities and prompted emergency response. No injuries reported as crews secured the site and began preliminary assessments of the damage and cause.

Captain Kane Injured in Fall at Mingine House No. 3

Captain John T. Kane commanding officer at Mingine House No. 3 is recovering from a severe fall at the firehouse. He sustained knee wounds requiring seven stitches after a stumble while at work.

John T. Kane Mingine House No. 3 Iiy Iegine House Nadly

Cop Sprints and Captures Thief in Quick Alley Chase

A police officer chased and detained a thief after a short sprint with bystanders aiding. The incident occurred over a distance just over a quarter mile, ending when the officer subdued the suspect near a street edge. Local witnesses described the pursuit as tense and rapid.

Birth Control May Win Approval

A legislative debate on birth control draws mixed opinion with women present and opposed. Merc Hepburn argues for health and progress, while opponents cite moral and social concerns. Letters from reformists and educators urge action to remove law barriers and allow proper instruction and access.

Richard Jones West Habland Merc Hepburn Day Pe Song Dn Fev T. Tutledize Beale Bridgeport Conference of Congregational Churches Eli. G. Brodsky Niridgenert Parrith Quade Hudson Chamman Yate 1 Thivass

Governor Signs Waterbury Bond Bill Amid City Projects

Governor Trutytull signed a trio of bond measures affecting Waterbury. The package includes $1,000,000 sewer bonds, $200,100 hedge bonds, and $1,000,000 in fire department bonds to fund city improvements without delay.

Hartford Trutytull Waterbury Eva Aue Neaf Fire Department

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