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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1927

Page

2

Public expects too much from science in charge

In New York on May 11 Ary The Gold tarda of the American Institute of Anemiats spoke in Lafayette By Momis of Yale University. He warned that the public demands more from science than it can deliver and urged confidence in disciplined scientific progress while noting practical limits in chemistry and other fields. He emphasized that failures can erode trust and support for science if unrealizable expectations persist.

American Institute of Anemiats Wis Bentessay Lafayette Momis Yale University Cone Mendel Ufe Aten Science Science 14

Expert Explains Child Clinics and Training Session

An expert from London discusses child clinics and training at a citizenship school event run by Women Voters. Dr Morris of the University explains how clinics aid children’s health and self care, with attendees hearing about new programs and a related courtroom mock trial planned by Worms College students.

London Beatie Vrenk Morris Unit 8 Elah Ani Meruliy Ationalis Amd Morris ePessites Ag

Mai Seager vows never to kiss another woman

Syracuse AP dispatch reports Ralph Seager declares he will not kiss another woman while living with his mother Mrs Amy Seager at their home in Syracuse. The remark follows his being charged with a crime tied to a previous relationship. Seager says he pledged to himself after a confrontation involving Ariene Curtin.

Syracuse N.Y Mar li Ralph Seager Generaquimermstin Amy Seager Hentre

Mellon Quizzed on Blame for Liquor Laxity

A letter to Secretary of the Treasury Mellon questions the administration’s role in enforcing the Eighteenth Amendment. The Women’s National Committee for Law Unforcement accuses officials of lax enforcement, probes claims that Prohibition enforcement leadership was obstructed, and asks where real responsibility lies for failures to enforce prohibition.

Secretarcs Melon II Hoy Haines Jorer Oeral Enforcement Bureau Offvers

Wires Carried Snyder Gray Trial Telegraphed Word Totals

New York reporters used 43 wires during the Snyder-Grain trial in Queens County court house to transmit thousands of words. Western Union reported 4 wires in use while others sent tens of millions of words to newspapers in New York City Europe and Canada.

New York Western Union Telegraph Queens County Court House Bang Islanct City Europe Gerymuumy Anada Clevelay

Mrs Snyder and Gray in Court

A fractured court report describes Mrs Snyder and Gray in a sanity case at Sing Sing. The narrative suggests insanity defenses, nervous strain, and a complex courtroom exchange as counsel argue our client’s fate. The piece uses garbled phrasing but centers on a dramatic legal confrontation and anticipated testimony.

Bridgeport Man Elected Head by Foresters of America

John F. Pacey of Bridgeport was elected yesterday grand chief ranger of the Grand Court of Connecticut Foresters of America at the 27th annual Norwich convention. Bridgeport was chosen as site for next year’s meeting. Mr Dacey, a longtime member since 1903, has held state roles and was chief sub ranger before his election.

John F. Pacey Bridgeport Grand Coat of Connecticut Foresters of America Norwich Dtnreny Golden VU Street Tie Dacey Connecticut

Captured Rattlers Arrive for Park Display in Beardsley

An aged rattlesnake of unusual size is presented to Park Department for Beardsley Park Ave display. Captured by Butler School principal Ernest M. Butler at 148 Washington Ave, the reptile was brought in after being caught near Spalding's store on Fairfield Ave. Percy, a Massachusetts visitor, aided in the capture of a second rattler earlier this week. The creature will be kept in a glass cage until the park officials decide its fate.

Eught Ratiles Beardsley Park George Tercey Butler School Ernest M. Butler Washington Avenue Spalding Fairfield Beraxhures Massacho Pr Tle Percy Busines Suffield Mass Pe 4 Meare Cory Ebedling da Tiest Sonora Cosa Rangel Mexico City War Department Ele Los Angeles Rel Mexico Ueal Inaav Tangsle Oda Novales Reina Hons Gentiu

Fuller silent on Sagco Vanzetti clemency request

A partial and garbled report notes Fuller silent on Sagco and Vanzetti clemency during a period of political pressure. A secretary of state sent telegrams to Governor Kellogg and President Roosevelt seeking the release, while a Rochester law group petitions for an investigative committee. Residents petition Milwaukee clemency as war-era officials are referenced.

Kellogs Guvernor Inter Roolidge Frou Meares Sacer Vannetti Antung Rochester Millwaukee Wis Sitens

Steel Mill Tenor to Sing Here Sunday

A local event features the Steel Mill Tenor performing at a Sunday service and evening concert at the Methodist church. Despite garbled text, the piece notes prior appearances in New York and Rhode Island and mentions community praise and attendance expectations.

Steel Mill Catan New York City Brandt Marcu

Two Workmen Injured in Norwalk Tire Plant

NORWALK May 13 Imperiary Two Norwalk men were hurt on successive days at the Norwalk Tire and Rubber Company. John Russell of Witten avenues had his right arm caught in hot rollers, with severe skin loss below the elbow. He was taken to Norwalk Hospital and may be out for months, skin grafting possible and infection a risk. Daniel Pakis of 1212 Fell Street suffered injuries to both arms in the same machine, rushed to the hospital in serious condition and described as in critical danger tonight.

Norwalk Simel John [Russell Witten Avenues Norwalk Tire and Rubber Company Nuanner Nor Daniel Pakis Fell Street Spulo

Boston Coast Guard halts Irish bond money search

Fog and heavy seas cripple search for Irish bond fund subscribers as Coast Guard and Navy vessels extend patrols from Nova Scotia toward Boston. Planes grounded. officials say the effort cannot reach beyond 200 miles from land and no definite trace found. Debate grows over fund control between Irish Free State and De Valera supporters, with local chambers urging return of money to subscribers.

Air Boston Voli Faler von Paulsen Coast Guard Nova Scotia Snall Navy Eatter Mojave Wandank Mohave Andrew J Peters Baton Chamber of Commerce Pa Charmber Commorers Boston Chamber of Sleam Committee Akkerl Tusticu Peters Free State Tyree Peters Ree Trish Republic Suni Noonan Lers Tod

Experiment to save polluted clams in Massachusetts waters

Boston reports a state plan to test cleansing polluted shellfish by transferring them to clean waters. Experimental stations on the north and south shores will study chemical sterilization of clams in a tank. The project aims to prevent economic loss to fishermen forbidden to harvest shellfish due to pollution.

Boston State Departments of Health

Obituary for Talaie Leckell at 598 Park Avenue

Funeral services were held at her home and St John s Episcopal Church with Rev Sherman officiating. Burial followed in Mountain Cemetery in the family plot. Survived by husband, Mary Post, siblings, one son Anthony Post, and three grandchildren. Also mentions a separate obituary for Abs Attia Ut, wife of Thana Farr, with funeral at Chain Street Church.

Talaie Leckell Park Avenue St. John's Episcopal H Sherman Stephen Sherman Buerhal Mountain Cemetery Leck Parente New Leroy Tunison Cal Tsar Yorks Degynatest New York Eity Maud Sickeli Ned Joof Michael Veet Dtond Street Attia Ut Thana Farr M. Locas Charles J. Dlebtasath First Baptist Church Aoson Henry En Can Ao Hunedier Miene

Parity Lodge Dance and Mardi Gras at the Ritz

The Rebekah Lodge staged its third annual Maytime dance and Mardi Gras at the Ritz, drawing over 1,000 attendees including delegations from New York City Stamford New Traven Waterbury South Norwalk Derby and Ansonia. Performances featured Gertrude Shapiro, an 18 year old dancer, and George Bly, tenor. A committee led by Mrs Onis and Mr Wileiweies organized the event with Mrs Kelly Ta and others assisting.

Liebekah Lodge Preserted The Ritz New York City Stamford New Traven Waterbur South Norwalk Derby Anson Apters Getrude Shapiro Coli George Bly Voont St Voont St. Thel Committee In Ehsten Out the Affair, Included Mfre Onis Wileiweies Nialbal Kelly Sarih Bey Otsk Sate Sherman Augusta Plekman

Insurance Chief Silent On Snyder Policy Appeal

Newark N J Prudential vice president and general counsel Alfred Ffurredl said no statement would be issued about 337000 in re insurance on Albert Snyder. Mrs Snyder, widow, had appealed her murder conviction. the policy details show three plans totaling 45000 8500 and 36000 with double indemnity in evidential death.

Newark Word Prudential Insurance Company Adhs Albert Snyder Alain Art Snder York Bysder Nand Benetciry

Army planes fly 1340 miles in formation

Army planes completed a record long distance formation flight covering 1340 miles. The mission started from Selvidan with stops at Scotr fheid and other points, aiming to showcase a major aerial formation.

Gas blast wrecks store killing many in Dallas

Terrible explosion and fire ripped through a retail location in Dallas in May, investigators say. Authorities report multiple casualties as firefighters worked through wreckage and debris to recover victims and search for survivors.

Girl Attacker Sentenced to Five to Eight Years in Prison

Thomas Gaffney, 25, of Bridgeport, was sentenced by Judge Arthnor Ells in Superior Court to five to eight years for an attempted common law rape of a 25 year old woman. Gaffney pleaded guilty after driving the victim to a secluded spot near Viewrdeley Park two weeks earlier. Police arrested him the same day. The defense argued doubt over the attempt, while prosecutors noted the suspect’s pattern with unchaperoned girls.

Thomas Gaffney Bridgeport Pison Arthnor Ells Gaffney Coammon Mussian Fargen William Street Nichols Viewrdeley Park William C. Cameley Cgafvney Comley Gaffney Andertons Sa Uffeial Anetoner Eirt Sie Robert de Forest Tuckdig Arereuri Antonio Vive Stamtu Fungtior Ming Cent DeForest Nat Comey Tudge

Rebels surround Nogales in Sonora amid rail and bridge attacks

Reports say Mexican federal forces faced Yaqui Indian uprisings near Nogales Sonora with bridges burned and telegraph lines down along the Southern Pacific railway. About 400 Mexican rebels were nearby as the Yaqui movement grows and loyalty shifts in the region.

Mexico Torres Senora Mexco Mexian Fderal Nogales Sonora Mixcan Federal Vist Trom

Cooperation Valued by New England Paper Merchants

Hartford May 1 AP The rise of association work among paper merchants gains emphasis as the Department of Commerce at Washington cooperates fully with others in the field. National Paper Merchants Association President C Mallalieu urges aid from every individual merchant. New England section meeting at Hotel Bond was chaired by Thurles 4A 4 president, with many members from across the region.

Hartford May l Department of Commerce Washington C. Mallalieu National Paper Merchant’s Association New England Bond Mallallen Department of Comeres Thurles England Paper Merchants’ Assation New Fweland Iles Oclation Boston Wastford

Military Drill Starts Storrs Junior Fete at Connecticut College

In a junior work program event at Connecticut Agroembard College, cadet units from RG TLC stand for the drill competition. Awards include the 76th division medal for the top platoon leader and an armory prize for the best company. Attending officers include Lt Col W Henge and Capt George Baker, with general reserve support from the 76th division.

Stgrra Connecicut Agroembard College RG. Tlc W. Henge Turner Execu Coast Amery Georre Baker 76Th Nevel T. McGook 76Th Brown W. Rutfias

Polish air chief dies in Warsaw crash

Polish air force chief Col Flodwisk, assistant chief of the service, was killed when the plane he piloted crashed through the roof of a building on the outskirts of Warsaw. The crash occurred in May, with initial reports detailing the fatal accident and its location.

Warsaw Poland Col Flodwisk Widing

Student Nurses Card Party Plan Tonight at St Pat’s

The St Pat rents hospital training school student nurses announce a card party and dance this evening at Hunt ing street. Invitations available at the Nurse’s hen.

St. Patrents Hospital Training School Hunting Street

College Editors Meet at CAC in 1928 Storrs

May 11 report notes the Intercollegiate News Paper Association held its nest annual convention in spring 19x at the Connecticut Agricultural College campus in Storrs Connecticut. Winger, editor at Peru ton business, chaired the association business committee at the recent convention held in Plinyec city Vermont.

Pniyec Vermont

Bullard Voices OK Sacco and Vanzetti Editorial

Lauriston Bullard of the Boston Herald addressed the Metropolitan Newspaper Group about the Sacco and Vanzetti case. He reviewed over 3,000 pages of testimony and urged a fair outcome, noting both men were radicals tried amid postwar hysteria.

New York Lauriston Bullard Boston Herald Metropolitan Advertising Club Paceipen Pris Editoria Massachusette Bullard Anteg Lad Csce Sarco Vane Yett Rudicala

Meriden Firm Files Bankruptcy Petition

Meriden firm Mackie Fader files voluntary petition in U S court. Petition lists assets including 291.75 in Amboy silver and 24 633 03 claims. Manchester resident also files petition with 22 91 assets.

NEW Waven Mackie-Fader Company Meridor Jamey WL Merl Afce United Amboy Bristol Petiion Manchester Shawine Jos Tani Htlew

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