05 May 1927
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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1927
Page
1
Dozens of Louisiana communities face floods after two levee breaks. About 5,000 square miles inundated as water flows into towns across multiple parishes including St Joseph and Natchez area. Rapid rescue efforts unfold as residents seek safety in boats and shelters amid rising waters and a widening flood funnel.
Air Secretary of the Commerce Department talked by telephone with an airplane flying 3000 feet above Washington. The improvised communications experiment was entirely successful, with Dr J F Petings of the radio section of the Bureau of Standards assisting as chief engineer. The sequence involved issuing orders to the plane via the airborne telephony link.
The Zoning Appeals Board rejected the Grottos petition to maintain a gas station on Fairfield Avenue near Lassatch Junior High. After a long hearing, members found the plan violated the city zoning and title provisions, with opposition from local leaders and residents.
Eyewitness accounts describe a Black man killed by a mob and set aflame in Little Rock. Panic spread as bystanders fled, while authorities faced a chaotic scene with fires and threats amid racial tensions.
A bench warrant is to be served on Gaffney as part of court process. Details mention Wilis Storton and EI Com Brat Ory with references to Stafford Street and Bri les 14 noted in the fragmentary text. The unreadable OCR leaves many names unclear but indicates imminent enforcement action.
The text recounts appeals by Sacco and Vanzetti to Governor Fuller seeking a full investigation of their 1920 murder case. It notes letters and petitions from supporters and doctors urging review, with references to legal counsel and prior pleas for exoneration after years of confinement.
A carnival worker, Louis Watdia, was arrested yesterday on charges of preying on a twelve year old girl at a festival in East Lidyrport. The accused, identified by detectives, allegedly enticed the girl to a watch and assaulted her near a refuse dump. The suspect, employed to operate prize wheels, faces arraignment in City Court tomorrow morning as investigations continue and the girl’s parents are notified.
In a Fort Fort recording from May 4, Chaplin asks the court for a divorce on cruelty alone. The proceedings focus on alleged acts by Chaplin amid contested property and alimony issues as witnesses recount personal disputes.
Report indicates a death near Anghi Va as attendants describe events at a hospital. The scene involves a boy transported by boat and medical staff rushing to aid, with unclear details about the cause or exact location.
In Hartford on May 4 the house passed a charter for West Haven without any member or observer having seen the final bill. Representative John F Lynch of Change lodas said the charter, prepared in two days, has no unusual provisions. The bill had not been printed and no copy was shown to the legislature. No objection was voiced as the motion carried.
Captain Hawthorne Cora reportedly climbed to about 43 000 feet, breaking the prior 93 438 foot mark set 26 years earlier. He rode a balloon to the peak, deployed a parachute on descent, and landed safely in a muddy field near Golden Gate.
The Mexican Supreme Court unanimously overturned lower court injunctions that barred federal authorities from enforcing new oil regulations. The decision orders lower courts to grant or revert permits as needed, affecting nine foreign oil companies and the enforcement of the new rules.
May 4 report states Governor nominates Senator Louis Fail to head the new Board of Control and Finance created by a measure passed by the House. The bill abolishes the old Boards and sets a board of state officers and electors with the commissioner as a member. Confirmation follows in both chambers, as political debate forecasts varied support.
Police probe midstate murder after unidentified body found near Brooklawn Club banquet site. State police search for clues as they weigh a conspiracy to abduct and move the body to a sequestered area, with hundreds of locals and visitors questioned.
Gray testified that Mrs Snyder tied his hands and struck a second blow, saying the killing was impossible without her actions. The courtroom recounted the brutal murder as Gray described the crime scene, the staged setup, and his own involvement amid emotional testimony and conflicting accounts.
The State Department advised public diplomacy that debt talks remain purely domestic. Washington notes show Britain’s position on debt payments, while a traffic survey for Bridge Street project is funded and proceeding with studies and recommendations for widening and related land development.
A SPART CORRESPONDENT reports on a contentious debate as officials seek broad authority over trees and related planning matters. The discussion touches on jurisdiction, state versus local controls, and potential impacts on existing planning and environmental oversight.
Joseph Bo Rabere plans to gain control of Paige Detroit Motorcar Co by Graham interests. Existing common stock swaps to 10000 shares, $4000 016 per cent cumulative voting. Public offering anticipated as Grahams push immediate management takeover and infuse $4 million plus $41 million for actions and improvements.
The report notes Canfield's condition shows improvement after the recent incident. Details are sparse due to partial OCR text, but medical updates indicate stabilization and positive signs as teams prepare for upcoming events. Further information remains unclear from the fragment.
Senate postpones action on a merger bill amid debate over key provisions. The delay follows procedural questions and unclear votes as lawmakers weigh the measure, with officials citing the need for more study before proceeding.
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