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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1927

Page

8

US diplomat says US unpopular among Belgians

Vic Wageman, president of a cigar company, notes Belgians blame America for wartime debt and see US policy as causing stress. He cites Belgian industry interests and trench-era disputes as factors shaping opinion, while warning Americans may be unaware of European sentiment.

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Bridge Contracts Award Decision Delayed Amid bids and protests

Several firms including New Haven, Boston, and New York contenders submitted bids for a bridge project. Protests arose after a bid evaluation phase, with positions from Suntterstavane and others alleging irregularities. The awarded contractor remains pending final review, as officials consider acceptance and potential rebid.

Jerusalem Council Marks 100th Anniversary Celebration

The Jerusalem council in New England plans a 100th anniversary event hosted by Prank Cissity of Darthord and others. About 300 delegates from 23 councils are expected, with officers of the Grand Council presiding and a banquet at the Stratfield.

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Radio Stations Seek Names Over Call Letters

Federal regulators weigh replacing standard call letters with friendly station names. Broadcast groups want easier identification, arguing names aid listener appeal while preserving licensing needs amid shifting channel assignments.

Bogus Priest Planned to Blow Up Prison for Delivery

A priest planned to blow up a prison using a delivery scheme. Police uncovered a plot involving a cardboard blueprint, a pistol belt, and bottles containing a chemical agent. The suspect faced multiple charges as investigators linked him to the planned attack.

Constables Copy Their Uniforms and State Police Add Insignia

A fragmentary report notes constables copying uniforms prompting the state police to adopt new insignia. The piece mentions shoulder markings and a dye process for distinguishing departments amid a broader reform of attire and authority.

Kelly Fierce in Beating Raymond Murder Jury Told

In Los Angeles May 11 AP the state rests its case accusing film actor Paul Keth of murdering Raymond a musical comedy star Emma Ler testified that Kelly struck the first blow and that Raymond, almost helpless, was beaten four or five times with Kelly’s arm around his neck He allegedly delivered the final blow Raymond died next morning from a subdural hemorrhage Autopsy surgeon A F Wagner testified the death was caused by violence The defense argues Raymonds injuries came from his fall onto a bed The jury composition shifted with a male alternate replacing a woman juror leaving eight women and four men Twenty two lines.

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Legislator Found Guilty of Perjury in Divorce Action

Arthur Chester Browne a legislator from Salem was found guilty of perjury by a jury in New London. He testified in his own defense in a divorce case against Isabel Yoemans Browne and faced a suspended sentence, with bond set at 500 dollars. The trial featured testimony about Miss Irene Thompson and alleged movements in 1924, detailing connections to a Fitchburg holding house and various witnesses including Casper Barley and Miss Thompson.

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Fishing schooner pulled off reef in dense fog at Nauset

A fishing schooner stranded near Nauset was pulled off the reef in dense fog Monday night and towed away early morning. The vessel, home-ported in Boston, carried a cargo of ash and fuel totaling about 25 000 pounds and suffered no damage.

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Baby Dies After Fall at St Vincent Hospital

A infant aged about ten months sustained a head injury after slipping at St Vincent Hospital. Emergency staff responded and took the child for examination. Police and hospital officials are investigating the incident and the condition of the patient is not disclosed.

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