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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1927

Page

1

Trial details erupt over illegal operation case

In a tense criminal trial Judge Walden presides as the state rests its case in a manslaughter charge involving an alleged illegal operation performed by Yohei ink Aompting to dismiss. Defense counsel Dillon challenges evidence and questions whether the death was caused by misconduct rather than medical necessity. The jury contends with disputed causation and expert testimony as the case advances to further proceedings.

Younelmain Saneane

Fireman Killed in Chemical Blast

A chemical blast killed a fireman amid a rescue at an industrial site. Officials say responders confronted a flare in dangerous conditions as investigators review the cause and any public safety implications.

Home Sweet Home Song Set for Sale in Historic Sale

A damaged OCR item reports the sale of the famous song Home Sweet Home linked to John Steward Payne. The piece centers on the gray farm house in East Hampton and Payne’s sentimental boyhood. The sale involves widow Hannah Locise Buck and a questioning bidders.

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Unclear News Briefs From A Distant Daily Page

A scrambled OCR style montage reports hotel bids at 1485 dollars, land pleas, labor and court mentions, and various named places and people. It references Washington, New York, Oklahoma, Kentucky, and Pittsburgh in disconnected notes. The piece weaves political, crime, and social snippets with damaged phrases and uncertain dates.

Deer Block Roadway Prompted Hazard Report

Fragmentary OCR notes describe many deer in a roadway causing a hazard on a highway. Details are unclear but indicate necessitated caution and potential traffic disruption.

Coolidge Frowns On Diaz Proposal For New Treaties

Washington reports indicate President Coolidge rejects Diaz’s plan for American protectorate style treaties with Nicaragua. The administration affirms U S policy to let Central American nations shape their own future while remaining ready to aid and protect American interests and nationals. No shift in overarching policy is expected despite ongoing Central American turmoil.

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Romani Pursue ELOPING Bride in Morristown

An irate Romani king his son and grandson pursue a bride who eloped with her husband from South Carolina. Carrie Hart Smith and her groom fled to Morristown escorted by police after her father and brother dragged her from the home. Prosecutor Holland reviewed wedding papers before sending the couple under guard toward York.

Morristows Naylor Marrson Kernards Morrise Holland Murry County York

French Girls Pick Older Men as Husbands

Fragmentary OCR yields a garbled note about French girls choosing older husbands, mentioning themes of romance and a man named Vuong. The readable portions reference social trends, marriage practices, and discussions of age dynamics, but lack clear dates or locations.

Doctors to Extract Frick's Organs in Effort to Find Reason for Paralysis

Frick, kept alive for hours by friends, died after doctors attempted organ extraction to determine the cause of paralysis. Jury's disease and nerve involvement are cited. Reed nerve specialist and a public service examiner attended.

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Caught Stealing Pennies in Hotel Basement

Frank Meyers fifty three, a former Chicago bartender, was arrested after being caught by a night clerk at a hotel stealing pennies from a coin box in a weighing machine. Officers found large bills and special keys on him, with authorities noting a history of alleged offenses. He faced $2,800 bond and possible record checks.

Frank Meyers Chicago O'Die Od Batrohman J. Lynch Wagin Headquake Imes Dooley Detective ‘Bureau

Freighters Crash Trepower Naval in New York Bay

In New York Bay a freighter collision sinks a vessel amid fog near Liberty Island. One crewman dies. 44 rescued, crew from two ships and two captains are identified as observers report the disaster and salvage efforts.

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Nine latest books suppressed at hub

Boston authorities and district attorney, with the Bas ton booksellers' committee, suppressed nine books amid claims of obscene or indecent content aimed at corrupting youth. Police moved titles from shelf stacks at The Reed Shop and Bas ton book stores amid a local morals probe.

Boston Festun Baston Booksellers Conemities Rasta Herald Toe Masie Dean Pavanset Pia Balwhn Herbert Dirn Warten

Portuguese Flyer Begins Ocean Hop From Africa to Americas

March 11 report says Major Sarmento Beires left Bulama in Portugugal Guinea aiming to fly 1710 miles to South America in about 20 hours in a bid to be the first to nonstop cross the South Atlantic from Africa. Another pilot, Major Teixeira, planned a 96 day world circumnavigation from Lisbon.

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Library Branch Fire Threat Near Myrtle Avenue

Firemen from Hose Wagon No. 9 extinguished a blaze at Xeath Wad Public Library on Myrtle Avenue. Alarme at 6 27 p m prompted response by Assistant Thief George S Beardslan and local engine crews before any damage occurred. Earlier, same apparatus was sent to Woodlawn Road and Park Avenue where the railroad viaduct showed heat signs.

Myrtle Avenue George S$. Beardslan

American consul dies after stabbing at Sao Paulo consulate

Herndon W. Goforth American consul in Sao Paulo Brazil died in a local hospital after four stab wounds inflicted at the consulate by a man who claimed to be an American citizen. The assailant, identified as David Canfield, was arrested and said he acted in self defense after the consul refused to aid in collecting a debt. Goforth, born 1884 in Lenoir North Carolina, served since 1919 with postings in Guatemala and Brazil. He is survived by a spouse and several children.

Sao Paulo Brazil Herndon W. Goforth David Canfield Canfield Howeve Minas Geraes Goforth Mr. Goforth Lenoir North Carolina Guatemala Bray Washington State Department Devil U Confielt Department Charles R. Cameron

Heiress Morrill Arrested for Carrying Loaded Revolver

Miss Elsie M Morrill a Belmont UMass heiress was arrested in Springfield on a gun charge after brandishing a loaded revolver in a taxi dispute. She posted $490 bail via The National Shawmut Bank of Boston and left in a roadster driven by Joseph Morrill.

Springfield Mass Capy Elsie M. Morrill Belmont Umass York Street National Shawmut Bank of Boston Misa Morrill Joseph Morriero Newark N. Ob Morrill Hussain New York Boston N. d

Students suspended at Houston University over protest incident

Two students, names withheld, were suspended today for taking part in an attempt to disrupt a procession escorting Bernhardt Pil, an Alaskan minister who gained fame in the Natite Serum race, through Boston streets during a March week.

Boston Aph Houston University Bernhardt Pil Poston

Army Flyers to Take Picture 300 Miles Away

Army air service officials announce plans for a summer test flight to reach 40 000 feet and capture a New York City photograph from 300 miles away using new high speed film and filters. Lieutenant George W. Goddard will confer with Hartman Kkedak Company scientists at Rochester area field preparations.

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British Bill Bars All American Cinema Programs

London reports Britain's motion picture bill aims to boost British content. It requires exhibitors and renters to show at least 7 1 2 percent British films, rising to 26 percent over years, with quotas applying to feature films only. Ban on blind and advance bookings. films must be shown to trade in England first. British salaries must meet 75 percent for non-director roles, all overseen by the Board of Trade. The act targets next October implementation and excludes Northern Ireland.

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Canines Awarded Medals For Heroism In Connecticut

In Unford on March 11 AP reports an Irish terrier named Jack and a Spaniel named Tondius received gold plated collars and honorary life membership in the Connecticut Humane Society for meritorious conduct. The investiture took place in the presence of Humane Society officers led by Harry Quirk. Earlier, on October 19, John Schmidt disappeared near North Stamford, wandered into the woods, died, and his two dogs guarded the body for three days before guiding rescuers to it. Schmidt’s connection to Quirk is noted as Sehaldt being Quirk’s father in law.

Unford Tondius Connecticut Humane Society Harry Quirk The Humane Society John Schmidt Stamford Dosa Schmidt Sehaldt Quirk

Coolidge to Get Lions as Gift in White House Tale

The article details Clarence the colored keeper of President Coolidge’s pets fearing a new job may come with a gift from Johannesburg. Two lion cubs are reportedly en route, promising duties and care at the White House menagerie. Clarence contemplates the risk of danger and the potential biting incidents among the pets.

Coolidge

Bandits dynamite two armored cars loot $102000 payroll

Pittsburgh March 11 Bandits planted dynamite bombs to wreck two armored trucks carrying a Coal Company payroll near the Comerdale mine nine miles from Pittsburgh. The blast injured several guards. one severely. The robbers fled in two automobiles, authorities chase ongoing.

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Hearing Postponed On Dr Hair Plea In Hartford Senate

Hartford March 11 George R Hair of Bridgeport sat in the old Senate chamber awaiting a hearing on a petition to grant him authority to treat canines and felines without a license. The absence of Senator Ifull delayed the hearing. Hair operates a dog and cat hospital but has no veterinary license. Edward J Kells urged a delay as Senator Shaw announced continuation to Page Twelve.

Hartford George Elbert Ifull Hair Ifutr Senate Wall Hale George R. Hall Bridgeport Edward J. Kells Tome Sanmel Shaw Reddine

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