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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1927

Page

5

First Japanese 10 Become Bishop Arrives at Rome

Monsignor Gennaro Hayasaka, the first Japanese chosen for bishopric, arrived in Rome to prepare for his consecration on October 30 at St Peter’s. The event drew high signfificance. Italian and Japanese governments arranged welcomes as he traveled from Marseilles with church officials and Japanese embassy staff.

Rome Associated Press Gennaro Hayasaka St Petera M Makoto Hayasaka Wis Marseilles Underti Etary Sacred College of Propaganda College

Magnesia Best for Your Indigestion

An old advertisement extols magnesia as a remedy for indigestion and stomach discomfort. It claims the product aids digestion, reduces acidity, and promotes better health, urging readers to purchase from local stores.

Magnesia Tisur Ted Magnesia Fey

Pope Receives Address as Japanese Government Heads Honors

Monsignor Hayanak plans a seven day retreat starting Sunday after paying respects to the Pope and visiting propaganda college dormitories decorated in Japanese colors. The Pope will soon receive a high honor, with formal thanks already sent by the Japanese government through its embassy.

Monsignor Hayanak Propaganda College Da‘nterium Sundy

Lithuania protests to League over Vilna school arrests

Lithuania files a protest with the League of Nations secretary general over Polish actions in Vilna territory. Reports say about a dozen schoolmasters and priests were arrested for alleged anti Polish propaganda, with later releases ordered by Premier Pilsudski. Earlier reports claimed 300 teachers were detained and imprisoned in a concentration camp.

Geneva Switzerland Associated Press Lithuania Leave of Nations Vlna Ieague Poland Furmish Polish Telegraphic Agency Vilna Teriiory Pilsudski

Steamer Coryell Adrift After Thames River Collision

The 46 foot Coryell steamer broke from moorings near Groton and drifted up the Thames river in a heavy wind. It struck the rocky river bank on the Groton side, tearing a hole in the port bow and wrecking cabin windows. Interior flooded. Coast guard to float after temporary repairs. Previously collided with a sea sled in New London harbor on June 24, sinking the sled.

New London Associated Press New London Ship and Engine Company Groton Coryell Thames Coast Guard

Books Violently Pro British Says Ex Congressmen

Ex congressman John Gorman told the Chicago Board of Education that history books used in schools are violently pro British. He criticized two books by David Munzey for omissions and distortions about the American Revolution and cited biased quotations. The board reviewed records showing adoption of the criticized texts and heard evidence about conduct unbecoming of school officials. The fallout centers on The History of America by Fish as the satisfactory title among contested works.

Associated Press Chicago William McAndrew John Gorman Board of Education Gorman William Hale Thompson McAndrew David Munzey Boston Massachusetts George Washington Continental Congress McAndrews America Fish

Navy flyer aims for land and sea speed records

Lt Alford J Williams, a naval aviator, pursues both land and seaplane speed records with a compact 23 foot racer powered by a 1250 horsepower Packard engine. The craft features wing radiators and water cooling, replacing pontoons with wheels as tests proceed toward official NA letting speeds. Williams plans to push toward 281.4 miles per hour after further engine improvements and final tests.

Ace Williame Willems National Aeronautic Asseciation Williams Wiliams Venice Lieut Alford J. Williams Naval Fleer Port Washington N. Y

General Wood admired Filipinos amid independence tensions

Northfield Vermont October 13 AP reports a 1923 letter by the late Major General Wood, former governor of the Philippine Islands, praising Filipinos as loyal and hospitable while warning that Aguinaldo-era independence advocates were exploiting the island situation and misrepresenting events.

Northfield Wood Philippine Islands

Welsh's Health Farm Destroyed by Fire

The health farm once owned by Freddie Welsh former lightweight boxing champion was destroyed by fire in Chatham New Jersey in October 1933. George T Brown, who acquired the farm through foreclosure shortly before Welsh died, and Welsh's wife were the only occupants of the house at the time and escaped unharmed.

Chatham N J Freddie Welsh George T Brown Welsh

August Schmelzer Dies In Meriden at 80

August Schmelzer president of the August Schmelzer Company dealers in coal and wood died at his home 358 Path Street at 9 30 this morning aged eighty two weeks after returning from Europe a month ago where he visited his birthplace and renewed acquaintances he was an incorporator and director of Mexident Hospital and linked to several fraternal groups survived by three sons six grandchildren and one great grandchild funeral set for Saturday afternoon.

Meriden Associated Press August Schmelzer Path Street Schmelzer Europe Mexident Ttree

Accused Slayer Presents Alibi Ex-Ghief Testifies

Salem dispatch reports ex-chief Sidney Smith testified at the Superior court trial of George E Taylor for the murder of Stella Pomikala of Lawrence. Smith said Taylor claimed he was in Boston the night of the crime and described his arrest trip from Vermont to Salisbury Beach, noting Taylor’s remarks about possible involvement and a three pint witch hazel and moonshine claim. Witnesses also referenced Taylor buying witch hazel at Hampton Beach and wearing colored glasses the night of the murder.

Salem Mass Associated Press George E Taylor Superior Stella Fomikala Lawrence Boston Sidney Smith Salisbury Smith Hyde Park Vermont Taylor Salvation Army Witch Hazel Hampton Beach Balisbury Beach Foundar Glasser Smith Salisbury Beach Arthur Willams Haverhill

Willan T Queux Dies a Continent Knowledge Expert

London born Willan T Queux novelist and secret service expert died in Knocke Belgium after weeks of heart illness. An extensive traveler he gathered material from Algeria Morocco Macedonia Turkey Montenegro Serbia and Albania and advised governments on secret service matters. He wrote many works on spies radios and the Near East and was a pioneer in wireless broadcasting.

London Associated Preas The Evening News Willan T Queux Knocke Belgium le Queux Algeria Morocco Macedonia Turkey Montenegro Serbia Albania Willam Tufnel le Queux Faria France Germany the Globe Daily Mail Institute of Radio Engineers Wireless Experimental Association Monte Carlo Near East England Rasputin

Nationalists Try to Oust Ching Faction in Foochow

Nationalist forces clash with Tang Hew Ching followers in Foochow as streets turn battleground. Reports say casualties, graft accusations, and heavy fire. city gates closed, battles spread, foreigners unharmed, negotiations attempted amid paralysis of commerce.

Foochow China Fy Associated Press Tang Hew Ching Teng Tsu Ching Ina Pata Birant Piot Tang Hau Ching

Steamers Forced to Harbor by Historic Providence Tide

A high Providence waterfront tide drove steamers to seek harbor after waves broke over the piers. Three steamers from New York left last night. only one completed the trip, the others seeking shelter in New London. The trio scheduled to arrive this morning also diverted to New London. The morning’s tide was the highest seen in years, whipping the water within a foot of pier tops and blowing strongly ashore.

Providence Associated Press New York New London New Yok

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