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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1927

Page

6

Ansonia Seizure Targets Mortgage Claim Against Vessel

New York November 7 A Special Correspondent notes government forfeiture actions against the steamship Ansonia seized August 12 off St George St with grain alcohol and Scotch whisky valued around 500000. William A Nelson of Ansonia Conn banker and Ansonia Steamship Corp president filed a 39250 claim, asserting a mortgage. US Attorney Alex Pisciotta argued the claim should be disallowed to prevent mortgage-backed control of the vessel and undermine forfeiture deterrence in maritime law.

New York Ansonia St George St William A Nelson Ansonia Conn Ansonia Steamship Corporation Assista 1 United States Alex Pisciotta Nelson Fisciotta Picciota Antore IA Corporation Mortgagor

Revenues from Wheat Supply Funds for Maharaja's Party

Washington reports on Patiala's wealth derived from wheat revenues fueling royal luxury during a grand November feast for 2000 princes and foreign guests. The Maharaja, rich from canal irrigation and two harvests yearly, showcases opulence with jeweled regalia, silver state coaches, and lavish receptions at Patiala palace.

Washington Associated Press Maharaja of Patain Patiala Wanital Cregrajite National Geographic Society Palace Delhi Simla Phulwlan Patinla Patiata Calcutta

White Russians attack Shanghai Soviet consulate

White Russians assaulted the Soviet consulate in Shanghai during the tenth anniversary of the Bolshevik revival of 1917. One person died and eleven were injured before police dispersed the mob. Additional safety measures included heavy policing in Russian-populated Chapel districts to prevent further disturbances.

Shanghai Associated Press

Iron fence replaces old station equipment

A wooden fence at the railroad station, serving to deter passengers from rushing the middle tracks, is being replaced by an iron fence. The old fence, unpainted for a decade, served as a guardrail. The new fence is rotatable and sectional, attached to the iron substructure, and can be removed if nearby roadbed repairs are needed.

Bayer

Former Woburn Mayor Willand Davis Dies at 77

Willand Davis former mayor of Woburn Massachusetts and longtime leader in local civic groups died at his home aged seventy seven. He served as president of the Massachusetts Mayors' Club and held roles in regional civic organizations.

Woburn Mass Noy Astor Liakd Pres Willand Davis New England Mutual Fire Insurance Company Nore Davis Massachusetts Mayors’ Club

Dryden lauded as equal to Shakespeare by Yale professor

Yale English professor John M Berdan spoke at United Church on Dryden’s claim to surpass Shakespeare with All for Love, noting Dryden’s wit and planning in poetry and drama. He traced Dryden’s life, politics, and works including Alexander’s Feast and Absalom and Achitophel while contrasting reading habits and literary trends of his era.

John M Berdan Yale University John Dryden United Church Berdan Dryden William Shakespeare Dryden Anthony and Cleopatra Spencer Dumas Shakespeare Charles II Dormwells Edmund Berry Godfrey Lord Shaftesbury England Professor Berdan Lora Shaftesbury Pryden Absalom Achitophel

Radio Station Whistles Targeted by FCC Warning

Navy 7 Broadcasters urged to end intermodulation whistles or face action. Commissioner Sam Pickard warned at a Radio Manufacturers luncheon that plans to clear at least 0 interference channels are underway. Broadcasters on affected channels must cooperate to prevent unusable sound, or the commission will issue arbitral orders.

NEW York Navy Federal Radio Commission Sam Pickard Radio Manufacturers Association Pickard

Red Cross Plans Flood Relief Without Special Campaigns

The American National Red Cross can meet New England flood relief from existing funds, stated by Mrs Walter B Lashar of Bridgeport and John Barton Payne in Washington. The telegram notes no country-wide appeal is needed, as up to 5 million members are expected to participate in the annual drive beginning November 11.

Red Cross New England Walter B Lashar Bridgeport John Barton Payne Washington American National Red Cross

Gospel Workers Mission Tonight In Brooklyn New York

The Gospel Meeting House in Brooklyn will send 65 gospel workers to conduct a service at Berean Memorial Church tonight from 7 to 7 30. Founder Fe William H Dif ler will be present to show how the mission is conducted in Brooklyn. A separate item notes a $50 000 suit filed in New Haven where Miss Anna Sims of Brooklyn sues Dr Myron J Brooks for malpractice seeking 500000 for breach of contract and alleged mistreatment at the New Canaga sanitarium.

The Gospel Meeting House Brooklyn New York Berean Memorial Church William H Difler Broodyn Gols New Haven Anna Sims Myron J Brooks

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