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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Nov 09, 1927

Page

11

Republican Landslide Wins City Offices and Governor Term

The landslide victory gives the Republican ticket control from top to bottom. Mayor James J. Walker and Tammany Hall leaders acknowledged the result as a mandate against extending the governor's term. The defeat of amendment No 6 signals broad electorate opposition to a longer governorship and supports subway bond plans to fund transit improvements.

G. O. P. Municipal Tee Ber Puth Tamming Walker George W. Olsany Tammany Rin James J Walker Syracuse Associated Press Clarence E Hunacock Walter J* Mayer United States Apave Hancock Hals Corporation Hen Ty B Brewster Comney ‘Chaimen Onondaga County Yas Hancock Hancek Vberm Sib Mest Tee

Mrs Whitney Elected in New Haven Election

The article reports Mrs Josepha Whitney widow of Judge Tawnic Whines elected by the committee in New Haven. It notes her connection to Judge Sine E Baldwin and mentions Prohibition era figures and local political context.

New Haven Associated Pies Josepha Whitney Tawnicg Sine E Baldwin Corncrete Whitnes Concord Asco- Feunted Press Oman New England Migs Gwendolyn Jones New Hampshire Fred Marden

Stratford Town Council Adopts Budget for Year

Stratford Town Council voted Tuesday night to adopt the current fiscal year budget totaling 715,91512. The plan adds 200,000 in short term notes, raising the tax levy to 8916 91612, up 58 14493 from last year. It allocates 77,800 for capital outlay in education to fund Wilcoxon avenue and East Main street school sites, and Lordship site completion. A 3500 road program is included. A gas station permit was issued for Leon Bake at Busy B farm, Oronoque. Town Clerk May Morehouse salary increases to 1700. Vivian Morehone’s pay rises to 3750, and Town Manager Caretox Day Reed’s salary increases to 34,900.

Stratford Stretford Town Wilcoxon Avenue East Main Street Lordship Leon Bake Oronoque May Morehouse Vivian Morehone Cimr Caretox Day Reed

Republican Victory Reflects Citywide Support in Races

The city re-elected Treasurer Oto Edelman over Slovak opponent Andrew Banus and reasserted Republican strength across districts. Alfred J. W. Burdick narrowly won postmaster, while Caldwell and Behrens led in key boards. party balance shifted with Behrens carrying all districts for the first time since earlier eras.

Oto K. Edelman Andrew Banus Alfred J W Burdick Stephen F. Boucher Burdick Caldwell John ¥. Caldwell Joseph F. Wieler Celeste Caldwell Wieler Board of Education John G. Stevens Sadie R. Loewith Edelmaris Loewith Hannah Stogdard Stevens Audrey J McQueeney Behrers Atwater Behrens Cullinan Alo Jor

Election returns from cities show aldermen results

Vote tallies from multiple cities list Republicans and Democrats vying for alderman seats. Districts report winners like Cherry, Doty, Mak, McCormack and Saunders with precinct totals. city results also note mayoral or council outcomes in Springfield Worcester Concord Syracuse Detroit and Philadelphia among others.

Firet Robert T. Cherry Spero G. B. Vryonis Harry H. Doty John J. O'Brien Harry E Griffin Stephen J Mak, Jr Frederick IL Greenough John Conroy William A. McCormack Arthur BH Weiss James A. Turner Wiliam A Crawford Patrick J Cooney Sith James A Saunders John J. O'Rourke Harry A Williamson Richard Baggs Charles Weingarten George F Rosenbeck Michael J. Ford Frederick G. Scherer Frank Hermach Airth

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Al Smith Victory Forecast in New York Vote Drama

Reporting on a close New York state election and statewide amendments, the piece notes a Republican dominated legislature backing a presidential election proviso, Governor Smith campaigning against it. City results show a large anti amendment majority with several measures trailing. statewide tallies teased for tomorrow.

Mississippi voters elect state officers

Mississippi Democrats completed their ticket in the August primary with no opposition and light voting. Theo G Bltho will again become governor January 1 1928 after defeating Dennis Murphree who was the incumbent. Murphree becomes lieutenant governor as chief executive on the governor’s death. Additional officers include Mrs A Montgomery, a prison trustees member, with no legislative or congressional elections held.

Jackson Miss Invernal Mississippi Theo G Bltho Tng Dennis Murphree Mimary Murphee Whaitfield Mrssa Montgomery Board of Prison Trustees

Millicent Rogers quits husband and votes in Southampton

Fragmentary account reports Millicent Rogers leaving Arturo Peralta Ramos and traveling to Southampton to vote. A pre nuptial agreement allegedly transferring 500 shares from Colonel Rogers to Ramos is referenced in a notary witness statement, with unclear details from the fragment.

Millicent Rogers Southampton Milllicent Rogers Ramos Arturo Peralta Ramos H. H Rogers Rogers Ramos Benjamin Sikowsky Lie First National Bank of Southampton Martione Resu ° S

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Stephen J. Mak, JR William A. M’cormack Fist Alfred W. Burdick Otto K. Edelmann John Y. Caldwell James A. Saunders James J. Small George F. Smith Frank J. Kisco, JR Selectman August Sehl Louis A. Abriola George E. Hall Charles Heimann John F. Maloney Matilda Hotz Fred Atwater Mrs. Whitney Joseph S. Petriello Donato Delia Stratford Town Council Council Clifford B. Wilson Samuel J Sorenson Board of Selectmen Sorenson McCormack Wi Huta A. McCormack Trelth Charles J. Heimann Robert T Cherry Harry H Doty Stephen J. Mak Janes A. Saunders Rchard Baggs Michael ¢ Ford George E Hull Heilmann and Buges Adermen Jasper McLevy Mae l McLevy Awater Wilsor Christopher J Maguire Stephen Hrvanieh Tenth Distriet Louisy A Abricta Charles Grucel Peter P Wojdteski George E Hail Wiliam F . Nell Rudolph Seavert Charles Hermann James F MecCormack John P Sullivan Springfield Mass iBy Associated Press Fordis Parker Dwight R Winter Alfred H Tavernier Wegio Worcester Associatedness Michael J O'Hara John C Mahoney Detroit Assortion Press John Wosmith John © Lodge FIO Loage Smith Philadelphia Harry A. Mackey Republican Organization Waver Hampton Moore Citizen Party Wee Mackey Tepito Ortad Wis AL Smith Asia Catwilly New York City Lieutenant Govenor Amercdin Crty Tomorow Carter
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