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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1927
Page
4
A March convention move to back agriculture protection stalled with only a few dissenters. The committee recommended postponing definite action on the issue. The body approved a broad tax relief plank and river control measures while urging anew corporate tax cuts and estate tax repeal.
Frank Feend age 17 of 7 Whitman Street was committed to the state asylum in New Britain after he placed an object on the main line of the New York New Haven and Hartford railroad to wreck a train in an alleged act of revenge for a dog’s death. Police court testimony showed two witnesses claimed he was unsound, while others moved the obstruction from the track.
A fragmented notice from a town event mentions PSENG OBN and a device, signaling that only a part of the town’s planning matters is being shared. Officials aim to present a broader retiming plan despite limited readable text.
May 5 1924 London CAP X rays reveal the prophe tesses alleged secrets the box containing a manuscript and items tied to a claimed new Messiah. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle declined to attend ceremonies.
The fragment details a famed dox said to contain lex bate material dating back over 140 years. Jo Anna, a Devonshire domestic servant born 1750, claimed supernatural rhyming prophecies, with a large following once numbering 100,000, and a succession of custodians including Leberca Dene and Price.
The weekly Connecticut roads bulletin lists state highway work and detours. Route projects include temporary one way traffic, straight detours, and open passages on routes from Norwalk to Hartford with construction at bridges, spurs, and approaches. officials urge caution and note delays where present.
Kiwanis members reported six hundred forty dollars raised for Red Cross relief and convention funds. President Jenny Sehbwara announced totals with about 499 dollars turned over, noting potential 740 dollars final. Stamford and New Britain clubs discussed shifting convention funds to disaster relief and cancelation of the New Britain convention. Music week featured solos and ensemble pieces by club members and guest artists.
Devon Improvement Association players showcased skills in a Milford Wheel Club tourney after a bus ride. Scores were tallied by games won, with leaders listed and prizes to be awarded after the final Monday night session. A grass fire on Avon Street prompted Chemical Company No 4 to respond. no damages reported. Carol Smith of Colonial avenue remains home due to illness.
Hartford police arrest a Hartford man in Bakerstown after finding evidence of transporting liquor including champagne gin rum and whiskey. The man, Casey, faced police court after a prior 1925 conviction noted in records.
In Berlin a mob of fascists clashed with police during a demonstration that broke up in violence. A journalist and a minister were beaten and injured as security forces intervened.
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