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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1927

Page

13

British House to Work Nights Over Anti Strike Bill

London May 1 The parliament begins committee stage of the government anti strike bill with over 35 amendments pending. Labour and Liberal opposition vow persistent amendments as ministers plan all night sittings and possible closure methods to hasten passage before the end of the current session. The tactics include guillotine and kangaroo procedures to cut obstructive amendments.

London Sevenment David Lloyd Thorgze A& €Oniemittee

Officer Explains Proposed Merger of Three Railroads

Washington May 1. An Interstate Commerce Commission hearing examined why a merger of three railroads is proposed. Chesapeake and Ohio would gain control of Pere Marquette and another system, with potential savings and reshaping of coal transport routes. Critics warn a failure to approve could disrupt service and cost hundreds of millions in revenue.

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De Pinedo Flies To Philadelphia From Fort Schuyler

Italian aviator Francesco De Pinedo arrived in Philadelphia at 4 32 pm from Fort Schuyler New York after leaving Roosevelt Field earlier. He had planned a flight route from New York to Philadelphia in the days following a prior mission that ended disastrously at Roosevelt Dam.

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Death of University Dean Alfred H. Lloyd in Detroit

Detroit reports the death of Dr. Alfred H. Lloyd, dean of the graduate school at the University of Michigan, who collapsed while delivering an address. Born in 1884, Lloyd built a long career at Michigan and Pike University, inspiring students and colleagues before his passing.

Detroit Alfred H. Lloyd University of Michigan Shord Tsoi Pike University

Major Evans To Speak At Coast Artillery Rally Sunday

Major Evans of the 242nd Coast Artillery will address a Sunday recruiting rally at Polis Majeste theatre at 2 pm. Majone will discuss benefits of CASU enlistment as a broadcast urges city men to attend. A comedy film “Rookies” and war films will be shown, with free admission for men aged 18 to 33 who apply at the armory. The drive aims to bolster the unit for summer encampment at Fort Wright and Fort Fisher.

Lafayette BE 242Nd Coast Artillers Faiter AL BR C.D. BE Polis Majeste Myone Bridgeport Taries Manazer Maurice Rosenthal Majestic Ro Karl Dane George RK Ardiart Fms Yae War Department National Guard Cominimum Vans Fort Wright Adeel

Students Denounce Military Training at New Oak College

In a campus survey conducted by the New Oak City college, students deride the military training program as utterly useless and a misallocation of curriculum. The senior class labeled the course the least valuable component in the questionnaire results.

New Oak City of New York College Yeeebook Mivrevasin

Community Dance At Newtown Congregational Church

Informal entertainment and dance at the Newtown Congregational Church Saturday night at 8 o'clock daylight saving time. Local talent will perform. box lunches auctioned to the highest bidder among boys, a lunch served for a modest price, and dancing to follow. Proceeds fund board for Storrs delegates to the Young People's Conference.

Newtown Wetown Congregational Church Storrs Peple Baxter Weld Tuoau Woullnants India Hawley School Easton Munroe Westar Trimateatt Tedding Chargetoan Auditorian Adbert Meath Dorothy Monroe Emilee Tarton Weton Trumbull Redding Lijehard Dal Georgetown Boys of America Varus Tinttie Wen Suston Robert Seallon Wenten Niivan Reddy Teary Staudager Mélwu Mea Prumelert Abies Helen Gales Monte Ileane Hlag June Miss Furi Park Page

Overproduction of Oil Spurs Malignant Officials Meeting

In New York a May conference of fifteen or more oil executives discussed curbing crude output, focusing on the Seminole field in Oklahoma. Walter Teagle of Standard Oil and Interior Secretary Work led talks amid calls for state police power to curb waste and “wildcatters” expanding production. The American Petroleum Institute announced a record weekly output exceeding 2.5 million barrels daily.

New York Petroleam Semele Oklahoma Washington Walter AC Teagle Standard Oi Company of New Jersey Hubert Worl Interior Wederal Trt Conservation Board Albert Append Corportision Commission of Department of Justice Thevil Men American Petroleum Institute Today

Unidentified man found in Peywenock River near Strathorit drawbridge

A man aged forty to fifty was found floating in the Peywenock River near the Strathorit Avenue drawbridge. Despite police and medical examiner involvement, no identity or cause beyond probable accidental drowning was established. clothing suggested waterfront labor, and the body showed no violent injuries. Three pennies, a safety razor, a hair brush, and a comb were found in the pocket. The body may have been in the water over a week.

Peywenock River Strathorit Avenue Bureau of Investigation Pellee Deluca Tis ¢Clock Leonard Broadley East Naini Street Broadley Pollesanl Dennis Kehoe James E. Ayish Sene Tl. R. de Luca

Man killed when auto hits engine

An auto struck a stationary engine man on a Todder near the broymalive injuring the man who was taken to Gen e vy hose. The incident occurred early in the day and the victim was J. A. Frink of werse, with injuries reported to his back.

J. A. Frink Werse Genevy

Sues for Payment of Insurance Policy

A court action was filed in the 1 perion court at Nfarrien Worthing seeking payment under an insurance policy. The plaintiff alleges mispayment and seeks relief for the insurance company to honor the policy terms. Named parties include Lewis Kensall Worthing and others associated with the policy, with various claims of unpaid benefits and damages.

Lewis Kensall Worthing Perion Nfarrien Ebebs Denis Warton Sidon Havre

New Fairfield News and Local Notes Update

May 11 report from New Fairfield notes Bert Lattin of Danbury escaped serious injury when his coach overturned near the new cemetery after a tire blew out. He suffered mainly facial and hand bruises as the car was demolished in the ditch collision. Various local residents and visitors are mentioned along with a cement bridge construction project near Joel Joyce’s residence by Connecticut Light and Power Company.

New Fairptele Bert Lattin Danbury Jan New Wairfield Homer Mallory Stamford Pembroke Sunda C. M. Horton Ridgefield Park N. J Visting Robert Chatterton Minnie Malette Wiss Sffie Mallette Bridgenort Joel Joyce Connecticut Light and Power Company Charles Carlyon George Wells Clarchultz New Milford Victor Blackmer Harry Mandered Sanford Danbury IV Hospital Pine Hill Clayton Peck Georgetown

Stratford Progress in Relief Drive and Local Meeting News

Stratford struggles to meet the relief quota for flood victims with 250 of about 14 000 residents contributing 8900 pledged so far. Mayor and council announce ongoing fundraising while a Parent Teacher Association meeting highlights community events and local court cases, with May proceedings and upcoming sales at Stratford Center.

Stratford Une Ted Cross Miliot W. Peck

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