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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 14, 1927

Page

2

Tilson's Brother Takes U S Bench in Georgia Court

Macon Ga March 12 AD Funige WJ Tilson received a second recess appointment from President and took the oath today asserting a stance against Senators George and Harris and defending his confirmation. Senator Harris called him personally obnoxious and opposed the appointment citing district concerns.

Macon Funige WJ Tilson Anolldhe Mage Georgia Senate George Harris Tilann Cre Senate Judicia: Vomentien

Coffee fatality as gas leaks in boarding house death

A man dies after his coffee pot allegedly boils over in a boarding house. Neighbors and a friend notify authorities after repeated knocks fail to rouse him. Police and a coroner investigate while the deceased, formerly aboard an oater boat worker, left no local relatives. Receipts show he supported many relatives in Europe. The body is sent to the morgue.

Joseph Bradin Map'e Street Marketa Pistey Fune Eral Joseph Winter Orater Europe

Democratic Leader Held as Bookmaker in City Raid

Democratic leader in the Fifteenth Assembly district was arrested during a police raid on Beauple's Brags Brankton Democratic club. Eight other men were taken into custody on the same charge as officers gathered evidence by tapping the house for a week.

AFW York Peter J. “Mecminness Fifteenth Assembly Beauple Brags Triar Democratic Club Brankton Puller Theinch House

Meetings Tonight and Fraternal Secretaries Informed

A garbled notice directs secretaries of a fraternal organization to verify a fascist faith bridgepert telegram and time and place of meetings. It lists locations and streets in Athens and surrounding areas with various misspellings and stray names, suggesting a schedule bulletin for an upcoming gathering and changes in greetings.

gunman slain in chicago warfare reported by police

chaotic scene as another gunman is killed in a Chicago shootout within 48 hours. authorities say the suspect, linked to local gang activity, was identified by police while searching for a different principal, Derain tok Save, amid ongoing gang-related violence.

Chicago

Kellogg Sues Haitian Minister During Senate Row

Kellogg presses a direct protest as Sen King faces strong opposition over American occupation policy in Haiti. The dispute follows a heated exchange with President Wilson’s administration, with King accused of undermining U S policy and facing potential travel restrictions amid a tense political standoff.

Senate Saipstead King West Gulfin Thuill Berne Stile Department Berno Vis Ulat Wing Te

Nine Taken in Blue Law Raids Fire Across Region

Reports describe blue law raids leading to nine arrests on recognizance. Hearings set before Magistrate M J Moore. possible jury trials requested. Police targeted Sumter and surrounding towns with restrictions on travel and gasoline sales during emergency orders. Columba and Aiken officials noted movements, while gas stations and nonessential businesses faced closures under measures extending into March.

Woesan Drinks Poison Mystery at Street Side Fare

A garbled report describes Woesan consuming poison near a street stall. Mee Datta and others are mentioned, with a distressed scene leading to medical attention. The text references investigators, a faltering claim, and a pending result.

City eyes leasing abandoned bank for city offices

City officials discuss leasing the People's Savings Bank on Min Street for three years with a two year option to house multiple departments. Plans include moving the tax collector, auditor, and engineering rooms into the bank building and reconfiguring space for the city treasurer and registrar.

People's Savings Bank Otto K. Mielmann D. Fairehill Wheeler John A. Leverty Board of Apportion+ment Alfred W. Luydek Wheeler People’s Savings Bok Las Prem City Adinistration Board of Appectonoent Adiiitetration Bank Bilding Tor Bank Volertur Franklin Vaek Owine Ginverng Rudkling Launchiy Mayer Behrens Direrto Collester

Forum Denounces Horse Racing Bill in State Coffers Claim

The forum denounces a horse racing bill arguing it would add over 1 million dollars to state revenue. No committee location or official hearing details are known, but reports suggest the administration’s stance on opposition at the hearing. Dr. Tay criticizes the Connecticut Federation of Churches head, while editorial reactions in Bridgeport Sunday Post and Monday’s Post circulate.

Tay Connecticut Pedera- Sen Thach Tae Fer Seriau Bridgeport Dr. Day

Obituary notices from Westport and nearby towns

Obituaries and funeral notices for Julia A Wheeler IX and related individuals from Westport and nearby areas. Details include survivors, service times, locations at Westport, Shelton, and Park Cemetery, and references to family names such as Wheeler, Whel, Adams, Debord, and Thayer, with multiple funeral arrangements and burial plans across local churches and cemeteries.

Julia A. Wheeler Wheeler Agnid

Mexico Faces Debt Payment Talks With International Bodies

In March, the Mexican government said it will travel to New York to negotiate payments with international lenders. Officials indicate the talks focus on meeting debt obligations and coordinating with external financial bodies.

Menivooctty New York Internsnion Mexico

Unclear fragment notes event in St. Paul area

Fragmentary OCR text mentions Tony, a Minnesota motel, a marina, a city mayor and a ceremony date but lacks coherent details or complete names. The garbled wording prevents a clear report of the event or outcome. No definitive individuals or actions can be confirmed from readable content.

Veteran Circus Master Ill in Hartford Hotel

Hartford March 13 AP A veteran circus man and last protegé of T Barnum aged seventy three is ill in a Hartford hotel. Known as a world champion bones performer during Barnum era he later traveled with Johnny Sullivan and Tony Tamber. He vows to recover and continue wandering despite injuries from a street fall.

Harfford Mone Beatitie Pred Bawrry T. Barnun John J., Sullivan Pumatrel Cerbstone Barnum Terry Bones Phea Tyne United Stage Eitles Johnyie Sivan Tony Tamber Mad the Peo Maine

Kerensky Denounces Bolsheviks In Defiant Speech

Former Russian leader Kerensky faced interruptions and heckling as he denounced Bolshevism and warned of revolution against Soviet rule. Police removed two disorderly attendees while Kerensky urged Russians to remember the March Revolution and embrace liberty, not Bonapartism.

Abses New York Miay Lary Prince Merensky Shand Xe Corve Kerensky Russia Mitty Heckle Kerensky

Eight Men Saved After Shipwreck

A wrecked schooner with no food or light hoves the crew of ten on the wrecked deck through days of snow rain and cold. A freighter from Norway rescued the Noyes men after four days afloat, feeding them and taking them to safety. Captain Rutledge and crew from Welmanut are named, with a list of survivors and rescuers from the perilous voyage.

Rutledge Ema Norway Moses Crocker Regina Leshies Utledge Welmeanut Thormainlen Mey Roberary Toatawoin Aubert Neila Levett Portland Westewart Ch Boston del C. John Rod Einbohan Leermany Daly Doucette Liv M.S. Ered Brown Dermany Brink Pé@tersen Penn

Madison to vote today for probate judge Norwalk

March 13 Norwalk CT Madison voters head to polls to choose a probate judge as local officials report a major factory fire at the Trowbridge Manufacturing plant. The blaze caused extensive damage with three volunteers injured. investigation seeks cause while insurance covers losses.

Voite John Jf Trambi Cyrus Mvarts Willan Aursden Tellower Washington Maradenstreg Norwalk Frederick H. Quintard Trowbridge Miamulucn - Ing Cnpipany Struetu Ene Ployer Central Fire Company Vourtern Traffc Fox Tire Companies South Norwalk East Norwalk Woo Onp Wiliam Nadin Son-In-La George Wo Wad Watreet Ene Tire Manis Jude Uni Norman Gormley 1D West Company Geveral Giormiley Pease George Leedies Hides Woot Gann Due Os Trowbriilse Want Pany O Os Trowbrilee Frederick FL Quintard Trowhenige Mi Turing Uirni

Corn Borer Losing Ground in Parts of U S Says

A Massachusetts survey shows corn borer infestation falling overall in 1926 due to widespread use of controls under state law and parasite introductions. Massachusetts Agricultural College reports reduced infestation in eastern counties, with some exceptions.

U.S Amuerst Mawes Maren Massachusetts Massachusetts Agriczltural College Plymouth Harn von Hore Parvsanes O. J. Caffrey Acts Europe New England Jones New York Sylvanki Ohfe Michigan

Dirt Dam Creates New Garden Spot In South Dakota

A monumental dirt dam in northwestern South Dakota forms a vast garden spot in Roosevelt Administration plans. It channels water to fields for beet and alfalfa crops, stretching 193 feet and 115 feet high at the crest, with a capacity of over a million cubic yards and a projected cost around 35.00u. The project integrates with farm irrigation, supporting multiple farms across the basin.

Lelle South Dakota Roosevelt Rity Mirrow

Three Men Held in Pay Car Robbery Case

Three men were detained in connection with a pay car robbery. The report mentions suspects including Faye Horn and Shendes Medosid, with local police explaining the alleged plan to recover valuables and the involvement of George Mirren in the investigation. The details reference a confrontation at a house prior to the crime and discuss the broader context of the incident.

Etelen Bugis Faye Horn Udawirsky George Mirren Enonty Oeke Bites Coreespundine Birtstagis Pere Andnal Cval Company

Ambulance Call Logs From Verdine Avenue Area

Ambulance responders were dispatched to a complex scene near Verdine Avenue and Mine Avenue where a patient with possible skull fracture was taken to St Vincent's Hospital. Several street names and stray phrases appear garbled, but the report notes transport to the hospital and references a Vincent's hospital facility.

Verdin Tor Brendan Lodine Ye Isoudtty Talento Edith Mussage Senteen Hysterke St Vin Emits Bey

Four Injured In AutoAccidents And Two Drivers Held

Four persons were injured with two drivers arrested after a series of auto accidents reported over the weekend. One truck and a delivery car sustained damage, and several pedestrians were treated for injuries at local hospitals. Police noted no further arrests in some incidents.

Oman Stephen Bransak Teenby St Moston Ese Mnt Encey Hospital Dor Chester Hlaberlin Laverationa Lettida Hiiona Abe Stone Lex Ther Thomas and Crabbe Baking Company Lon Avenue New York and Astchusetts Service Company Springfield Hakine Company Tooven M. Sh. Kochise Orchard Street Kiatur Pembroke Aret Streets Anna Rich Pembroke Street Bridgeport Delvers Paul Senmedt TR Deck Stepney Joseph Neiddermetr Beechmont Street Fellshoer Barnun Avenue Yesterta Patrelman J. Collinge Grecory Street Myrtl Avenue Schmidt Guerd

Adler Relapse Deepens Serious Condition After Misfortune

Josef Adler former banker and secretary treasurer of Connection Alcohol Distributors Inc. suffered a relapse with a grave condition after being found unconscious from monoxide fumes in his car. An ongoing federal case linked him to a denatured alcohol conspiracy, with limited remarks on his health and recovery prospects.

Josef Adler Connection Alcohol Distributers, Inc New Haven Tuntyhe Adler Hartford Lis Gira Adier Edwin Mit

Milwaukee tragedy reports death of a young chimpanzee

A damaged OCR fragment from Milwaukee reports the death of a four year old chimpanzee named Boho following an incident at the Milwaukee facility. The text is incomplete but indicates a fatal outcome for the animal and references a caddy or event preceding the incident.

Milwaukie Mareh Milwaukee Boho

Textile strike averted at Pacific Mills plant

AP report states a general strike of workers at the Pacific Mills textile plant in Lawrence was averted after a mass meeting. Officials and strikers reportedly agreed to a method to resolve differences, with discussions of sympathy walkouts by related strike groups to be considered.

Lawre J. Mase Atives Pacific Mile Text P54

Berlin Board Exempts Wedding Music From Tax

Berlin officials approve an ordinance exempting jazz and orchestral wedding music from the municipal entertainment tax. The exemption covers marriage feasts and anniversaries, boosting celebration options while reducing gate tax on wigelights. The move mirrors broader social aims amid birth-rate concerns and features prominent local figures and international guests at ceremonies.

Berlin Kerlin Board of Aldermen City Palace Freder the Great Vorndais Armucrat Hohenzollern Dlyiian Sotvnander-in Canvoy Oscar WiLity Tit Ebiiian Germany jJuh Vilas

Uruguay Returns Former German Ships to Britain

Montevideo March 18 The Uruguayan government has turned over eight German ships requisitioned during theWorld War to a shipping agency for the British government. The assets will be sold for the British relief and the proceeds will be credited to Germany’s surrender accounts.

Montevideo Uruguay Urucuay Germany

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