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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 21, 1927

Page

2

Religion Meets Science Says Dean Mathews at Forum

Dean Shaller Mathews of the Chicago Theological Seminary told a large United Church Sunday Evening Forum audience that science gives a new view of matter challenging strict materialism. He argued faith remains essential, linking universe and God, and that personal consciousness aligns with a broader purpose within creation.

Shaller Mathews Chicago Theological Seminary United Church Stu Jimi Math

Dartmouth Cuts Admissions As Freshman Class Shrinks

Dartmouth NH March 1 AP announces that high scholastic standards over the past two years force stricter freshman admissions for fall entry. The college planned 680 freshmen last year and will reduce the class to about 2.09 thousand total enrollment, with Dean Bill noting fewer men left from upper classes due to improved scholastic record.

Uanover Dartmouth Bean E. Gordon Bill

Meetings Tonight Fraternal Orders Notify Bridgeport

Fraternal groups in Bridgeport request secrecy and contact updates for tonight’s meetings. Entities listed include American Red Cross Bridgeport, Electrical Workers, International Toders, and various lodges at multiple Main Street addresses.

Parity Rehexun Lodge Main Street Amercan Red Cross Bridgeport Yarhrelua International Toderes Asa O Tony Grotts St Columbus Bory Club Pimbroke Crane Iping Ate Court Norden Broad Street Amuel Uwarris Ledge Huse Crix A.B Broad

Ambulance Calls Report Several Hospital Transports

Ambulances respond to multiple emergency cases arriving at St Vincent s Hospital and Emergency Hospital. Patients include James McCue for alcoholism and gunshot or wound injuries though details are unclear. Others, such as Mildred Kartzeushr and Salvatore Simmons, are taken for convulsions and wounds.

Mainie Wrinn St. Vincent's Hospital James McCue St. Vincent’s Hospital Mariendo Grasse St. Vincent's Fiuapital Opou St. Vincent's Fiuapital Opou. Ty Cursony Mildred Kartzeushr Sh. Vincentig Hospital Freeman Etree Salvatore Simmons Stiiluian Street John Suirtines Stillman Street

Mexico and Bolshevik fears cited by Senator Borah

Senator Borah argued Mexican land policy and foreign rights show no Bolshevik plot in Latin America. He urged arbitration and peaceful cooperation, warned against separate foreign policies, and favored recognizing Russia to boost trade and influence while opposing entangling European guarantees.

Mexico United States Uno Tooteet Im International Ffulia Ome Sahil Sprand Ahing China Borah Mir Nelion- Mir Russia Nicaragua Syria Torah Jim Hussia Europe Hussia Hould Possevu Hussle Towork Amerive League Seraitor Eurepe

Cathedral Harp Played At East Side Service

A crowded church at Washington Park Moi church welcomed C. Th. Senudeleka who played a cathedral harp and offered familiar hymns. He noted the instrument, built by Mr Hendricks, is unique and reproduces pipe organ sounds. William RB McDermott preached "The Beauty of Holiness" at the service.

C. Th. Senudeleka Washington Park Moi Hendricks Desis Wiliam RB McDermott

Fairfield Man Injured by Auto on Reef Road

Tet Marke of Reef Road Fairfield was lightly injured at Middle and Joana streets last night when struck by an automobile driven by James Coughlin of Drew Place. He was taken to a hospital with a head wound. Coughlin was not held by police.

Marke Reef Road Fairted Middle Joana James Coughlin a _ spital Wughlin

Lewis K Worthing Dies in South Carolina

Lewis Kendall Worthing, twenty nine, formerly of this city, died yesterday in Columbia. Poisoning suspected, possibly taken as a cold remedy. Hattie Mo Worthing, mother, living at 280 Courthead avenue, was not reached last night. Mental problems of University of Minnesota students studied by neuropsychologists, details from a study funded by a grant.

Lewis Kendall Worthing Etty Columbia Mistiae Hattie Mo Worthing Mothe Covieting Courthead Avenue Coohk Nat Ie

Divorced Pairs Re wed in Greenwich in 1940s style

Frank Brodsky a 60 year old from New York and Ida Valla maore 52 also of New York, who were divorced 82 years ago, were married again today by a justice of the peace in Greenwich. The same wedding ring used at the first marriage was worn again. Mrs Brodsky had previously remarried and obtained a divorce.

Greenwicty Frank Brodsky New York City Ida Vallamaore New York

Art Editor Slain and Wife Bound in Home Invasion

Police report a brutal home invasion in which the art editor was slain and Mrs. Snyder bound with rope and gagged. Investigators note missing jewelry, nursing articles hidden in a bedroom, a bottle of liquor, and a one dollar bill left near the scene. No forced entry marks found. the couple had previously secured a pistol permit amid prior break-in attempts. Detectives consider multiple assailants and link to a prior Wallis Court Boulevard incident.

Lorraine Tim Snyders William Fhigeon Wallis Court Snyder Paul Hilton Felkemanh Kinney

Sergeant at arms seeks legal advice in election dispute

The sergeant at arms delays orders pending legal counsel as a district committee dispatches Kerry Sonali to obtain election material from Delaware Luzerne and Schuylkill counties. Senator Reed and aides plan to pursue ballots, noting Pennsylvania authorities will handle turnout and court action in the contest between William B. Wilson and William Vare.

Coulid Senate Barry Kerry Sonali Elerek The Washington Delaware Laciavina Luzerne Schuylkillion South Pennsylvania Reed Kiasoviites Eat Aring Mead Mar Missourian William B. Wilson William Vare

Students Ousted and Paper Banned at Athens University

Loehe, editor of the Lavania Tunes, reports the university expelled five students and banned the weekly paper. Chancellor Sacling says faculty findings show disrepute and scurrility, threatening liberty and press rights. The campus paper questioned party control and alleged misallocation of scholarships.

Wly. Loehe Lavania Tunes Loehr The Sunes Athens Chares M. Sacling Une Ardetes de Selling Uberty Heense

French Girl Wins Scholarly Woman Award of 25 Nations

Washington March 20 AP announces Mile Jeanne Veillard of Serance won the International Fellowship as the most scholarly woman among 25 countries. Awards to eight American women follow, with fellowships for archaeology, biochemistry, mathematical physics, Greek studies, and library research among others, funded by AAUW and linked to prestigious universities.

Washington Mile Jeanne Veillard Serance American Association of University Sorbonne Paris Mme Velilard Boute Des Chartres

Roads Flooded on Banks of River Near Hartford

The Connecticut river rose steadily reaching eighteen feet four inches with no serious damage yet but more possible tonight. Roads along the south Hartford area flooded with up to four inches of water on the Hartford Middletown stretch and Portland Glastonbury route inundated. The Flatford Yacht Club ground floor narrowly spared as water encircled the club but boats remained secured. Meadows on both riverbanks flooded while some land access remained usable.

Hartford Connecticut Hertford Electre Light Company South Meadow Woartford-Middletown Cromwell Portland- Glastonbury Brainard Fler Flattford Yacht Club

WETS START FIGHT TO BAR HAYNES WETS START FIGHT TO BAR HAYNES

Fragmented text outlines conflicts over liquor laws, taxation, and prohibition enforcement. It references the Internal Revenue Bureau, hearings, seizures, and the roles of the prohibition commissioner and treasury. The garbled piece mentions hearings, penalties, and agent authority in tax and prohibition matters.

Internal Revenue Bureau Secretary of the Treasury Internal Revenue and Prohibition Commissioner of Internal Revenue Prohibition Revenue Bureau Arrin Newerssio Internal Revenue Tarren Preatinet Tus

Motorcycle crash injures rider in Milford streets

A Milford motorcycle crash injured Prank Delton on Fore sk avenue as his machine collided with a Gittmobile driven by Wl Marretie of 174 Division Street Shel ton. Marretie was arrested on charges of reckless driving and violating operator duties and released on bail. In Milwaukee news, Cronsel for Kuhn Lopez and National City reorganization managers said they would not oppose an appeal to test the legality of the Jameson committee reorganization plan.

Delton Foresk de- Milford Sodowine Arthur Sarrise Weld New York Marn CAP Cronsel Kuhn, Loend Company National City Ampany Hievino Milwaukee St. Paul Rail Jameson Committee Ctreaiy Court of Appeal

Italy and Jugo-Slavia clash over Albania revolt

Reports from Belgrade and Paris indicate Italy will defend its interests in Albania while not interfering in Albania's internal affairs. Jugo-Slavs deny plans for war and seek only peace, offering to submit order issues to the League of Nations. London papers question the motives of Italian diplomacy and the Tirana treaty.

Lave Suge Fi Nelesbar Albania Poplo di Lema Italy Belgrade Agente Avala Jugo-Slavia Balkans Albbania Croatia Paris Iappari Gerade le Matins Peritch Disputch Saga Journal 4 Densta Jnngo-Slavvien London Maly Weatminser Gazette Pyomier Lassol Dekof Tirana

Cowboy Captured After Chase in New Haven

Roswell Judd known as Cowboy led four youths in a series of holdups, escaped police after a two hour chase, and hidden in West Haven woods before being captured near his home at 729 Ole Street. A storekeeper shot at Judd during the attempted robbery and he fled through a window before authorities tracked him down late today.

New Haven Roswell Judd Ihnown Lliven Woods Dty Judd Ole Street

Memorial ceremony for flyers at sea fails

A fragmented report notes a memorial ceremony aboard steamship Doane en route to San Juan. The nearby steamship Vanhan carried the Secretary of War Dwight F. Davis. Two American aviators killed in Buenos Aires are referenced. The vessels passed at dawn, but the ceremony failed to be sighted or completed.

Damol Vanhan de- Alex Uenos Aires Doane Lwight F. Davis San Juan

Condemned Slayer Writes Novel as Death Looms

In Cuilvago March eighty, Henry J. We nekes known as the Midget slayer race against execution to pen a adventure novel. The doomed inmate at Cook County’s jail descr ibes love and crime while requesting books from the ward en for his children. He studies explosives and contemplates his fate as authorities seek a date for his execution.

Cuilvago Henry J Wenekes Cook County Nassey Michael Swintkuryale Sabifie Edward J. Gardy Jaen

Ex-Senator Wellington Dies in Maryland

Cumberland Md March 30 ex senator Wellington died today in Cumberland Md from complications of pneumonia and kidney disease at home. He was a noted critic of McKinley and pivotal to the Philippine independence stance during ratification debates and later shifted to Bryan in 1900 before public life ended. Services will be held Tuesday.

Cumberland Maret United Bs Wellington Lnte MckKinley Ifbs Willam Jensnings Bryan Hela Puesdicy

Arkansas Tornado Deaths Mount to 17

A Friday tornado across Arkansas left 17 dead and many injured in Green Forest and surrounding areas. The disaster disrupted homes, damaged property, and prompted appeals for financial aid to purchase essentials while officials assessed the impact and mourned the losses.

Arkansas

Remnants of Balloon Found at Sea

NY March 24. Fabric remnants of a type of balloon were brought in by the steamer Pastores after being picked up 79 miles off Cape Charles VA. The marking KS45 was visible and caused a stir among guards and naval personnel. Langley Field Colonel U Duly reported the balloon had been released during experimental tests.

New York Langley Pett Val Cape Charles Norfolks Wisht Langley Field Fle Sand Alloun

Derby Resident Hurt In Auto Accident

Derby resident Carl Waser of taped street Derby was injured last night when struck by a car. He suffers a fractured hip and was taken to Griffin Hospital for treatment as police investigate the crash site and circumstances.

Derby Carl Waser Giffin Hospital Dmde Lager

Martial law ordered in Kiukiang China

Martial law was proclaimed in Kiukiang to control civil factions in a period of unrest. Several persons were killed and wounded as clashes erupted. The labor union quarters, linked to a radical faction of the Kuomintang, were wrecked amid the turmoil.

Kiukiang China Ricrian GH Maren Heen UF Tiendist Warty Mmo Leihy Labor Union Kwoamintang Klangss Rexul

Barn hangs Tibvs in lam near home

A man identified as Vinten, sixty, hanged from a rafters inside a lam near his home today. Police say he fed into ill health for some time and the death was attributed to depression. The dormer in the house appeared disturbed.

J Vinten Dushovss

Nationalists Enter Shanghai as Foreign Forces Hold Harbor

Shanghai, a major port with 40 000 foreign residents including 3 000 Americans, faces a tense standoff as Nationalist forces push toward the city. Foreign warships and transports lie offshore to protect lives and property while Japanese troops number about 3 000 and French forces are smaller. The Wangpoo estuary hosts 21 ships from five nations ready to intervene if needed.

Shanghai China Kow Bon Prn Couke Shanghesin Wangpoo

Postal Clerks Oppose Soldiers Fund Change in Hartford

Hartford March 10 A resolution adopted by the executive committee of the Connecticut Federation of Post Office Clerks opposes a bill shifting control of the Soldiers Relief Fund from the American Legion to the state comptroller. The resolution argues the fund should stay under veterans organizations and disbursement jurisdiction remain with those groups. It calls for sending a copy to the Judiciary Committee of the General Assembly. The nomination was signed by the federation officers and treasurer. The organization plans its next convention in July in conjunction with the Federated Letter Carriers and discusses a field day in early summer.

Hartford American Legion State Federation of Post Office Clerks Acmeting Connretici Federation of Post Olive Clerks Hose of Representatives Conn Albert DB. Shippe Bridgeport E. P. Lawton Voc John J. Shehan New Britain Harry Norton Wuriford Thomas “J.yrre Te Secret Unis

Families Escape as Home Is Dynamited in Wilkes-Barre

In Wilkes-Barre Pa early today an explosion dynamited a residence. Residents of Pazliua and James McAndrew fled to safety as the blast damaged the front of the building. Police and officials pursue leads as investigators assess motive and perpetrators.

Wilkes-Barre Pa Iilzza James McAndrew Pilistan Hola Klara Rive Seranon

Lamp Upset and 83-Year-Old Woman Burned in Incident

An 83-year-old woman was burned in a lamp related incident described as dramatic by witnesses. The chaotic scene involved a daughter, Mrs. Rome ar Brien, and other family members, with items thrown during the event. Details about location, exact cause, and subsequent actions remain unclear from the fragmented report.

Wilhelmna Berge Curtis Wenn Gamients Rome Ar Brien Borger

Boy Found Hanging in Room in Lawrence Mississippi

An unsettling incident in Lawrence Mississippi reports a boy found dead in his room. While authorities note no broken neck, the scene suggests self harm as the child, despite a reportedly normal upbringing, was described with conflicting details in sparse OCR text.

Lawrence Margen Oo Pirap

Quarrel Over Hat Ends in Homicide In New York

A Brooklyn man Edward Clancy arguing over a girl's hat at a party with Mise A Anderson and Anna McLaughlin led to a fight with Edward Beatty. Beatty allegedly knocked Clancy down, later found dead in a hallway. Beatty was held on a homicide charge.

New York Edward Clancy Brooklyn Clancy Mise A. Anderson Anna McLaughlin Edward Beatty Misa Anison

Automobile Production Rises From January But Falls Short Of Last Year

Washington March 20. The Commerce Department reports American automobile production in February rose versus January but did not reach February of last year. Total output 248,359 units, up from January but down from 357,470 in February 1926.

Wasitington Commerce Department Pla

Mining Camp Looted by Bandits in Mexico

Mexico City report says bandits looted the El Ora Mining and Ai way Company camp in the state of Z tieas kidnapping Mexican canh. Embassy seeks confirmatory details.

Mexico City el Ora Mining and Aiway Company Z Tieas

Fireman Loren J. Chaham Dies at 69

Loren J. Chaham 69 died at St Francis Hospital Hartford after a 49 year career as a fireman with the New Haven valley. He is survived by his wife seven sons three daughters eight grandchildren.

Prainville Loren J. Chaham New Haven Valley St. Francis Hospital Hartford Hig Wid

Cigar Manufacturer Dies After Short Illness in Grace Hospital

Tallus Tyaske of 645 Whitney Avenue New Haven died today at Grace Hospital after a brief illness. The cigar manufacturer, who went into business in 1888, had been a longtime figure in local industry.

New Waven Tallus Tyaske Whitney Ay Nue Grace Hospital

Death by gas suspected in Whitneyville home

In Whitneyville a woman was found dead at her residence from suspected poisoning amid recent despair after her husband Mong Warner died three weeks earlier. Authorities believe she may have taken her own life during a period of despondency. Earthquakes reported in Washington area: shocks felt from Georgetown University at 11:24 am lasting to 11:57 am, intensity uncertain. another earlier tremor location not confirmed.

Mong Warner Washington Sever Intenair Georgetown Univers

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