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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Apr 02, 1927

Page

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Campo's Second Trial Ends In Deadlock With Judge Displeased

In Noroton Dr Anthony R Campo faces a second failed jury verdict after six hours of deliberation in a criminal case alleging manufacturing intoxicating liquor and possession with intent to sell. Judge Isaac Wolfe discharged the 12 jurors amid a 10 to 2 leaning toward conviction. Police had raided Campo’s Neroton Relif hospital premises, uncovering stills and thousands of gallons of alcohol, with defense claiming lease to a Brooklyn man for summer use.

Criminal Superior Court Isaac Wolfe Anthony R Campo Noroton Dr Campo L. P. Waldo Marvin Wolfe George & Roeindell New Canaan Wolff Rendell Tauch Fred Crouch Newtown Stratfield James Kisman Frank Fasnell Dr Compo Darien Federal Prohibition Necroton Relief Hospital Brooklyn James Cantalaupo Hugh Lavery Campo US District Court

College Student Missing After Final Note Clue

Clifford Mattice a Stevens' College junior vanished from his dormitory in Annadale on Hudson. A final undressed note claimed he could not mix with people and death was of no use to life. Search teams comb the Hudson River area while Mattice’s parents, in Johnson City, received his goodbye letter.

Annandale - On - Hudson Clifford Mattre Hudson Riet Mattice R. D. Mattice Johnson City

Prohibition Enforcement Row Divides Willebrandt Opposition

Washington April 1 AP Reorganization of prohibition enforcement takes effect amid Mrs Mabel Willebrandt opposition. Assistant Secretary Andrews outlined duties to new customs and prohibition commissioners. Wheeler of Anti-Saloon League called the final bill weaker than the House version but an advance for civil service and reorganization.

Washington Mabel Walker Willebrandt Andrews Treasury Customs and Prohibition Commissioners Hayter Mellon Willecrandt Congress Willis Ohio Waynie B Wheeler Anti-Saloah League House Mra Willebrandt Senate Wheeler Haynes Cramton

Fire engine hits pole injuring three in Waterbury

Three firemen William Mulligan John Lear and Harold Parker were injured when a fire truck enroute to a blaze backed down a hill and struck a telephone pole at Baldwin and Pleasant Streets. They were rushed to St Marys hospital where surgeon Lee reported one serious case and others with varying injuries. The truck was wrecked and authorities awaited further medical updates.

Waterbury Uty Cortidad Willam Mulligan John Lear Harold Parker St Marys Hospital Lee Ridge and Pleasant Pleasant Street Baldwin Pleasant Streets Faibyiezien Wita Pole Siainbull Wennes Dim Tae Rune Stratford Willebrandt Alforner Jetetar Andrena Texas

Uniform Auto Law for New England Urged by Hurley

Robert T Hurley urges a six state uniform motor vehicle code to standardize rules across New England to reduce traffic problems. He cites inter state vehicle use and railroads the need for consensus among Connecticut New Haven Hartford Bridgeport and other cities to improve safety. He criticizes local disagreements and calls for a unified plan despite some opposition.

New England Hurley Robert T Hurley State Pace Bridgeport Automobile Club Uatfield Hotel Connecticut Bridgeport New Haven Hartford Meriden Watersbury Springfield Warcester Hunley Clarence Darrow Darrow

Dearth Acquitted By Senate In Indiana Trial

Indiana Senate acquits Circuit Court Judge Claence W Dearth of corruption charges after a seven-count impeachment trial. The chamber votes for acquittal on all counts. a majority clear but not unanimous on several counts. The verdict follows a tense session as Dearth vows to return to the bench in Muncie. Newsman George St Dale linked to the case faced publicity over press suppression accusations.

Indianapolis Indiana Senate Claence W Dearth Muncie W Harold van Orman Wis Ilmost Ag Uial Dale Dearth Ohio Ile

Police Continue Drive Against Ory Violators

Police yesterday intensified a drive against Uquot law violators. In three raids two women and a man were arrested on Uquot counts, with evidence seized in each location. Louis Allende, 36, at 66 Lexington Avenue, Jennie Cappello, 36, at 8 Fulton Street, and Mary Santora, 286 Hallett Street, East Bridgeport, were detained. Cappello and Santora posted bonds, Santora held on a second offense at $600, others at $300.

Louis Allende Lexington Avenue Maloney Murphy Grandfield Buckley Fulton Street Jennie Cappello

King Ferdinand of Roumania Reported Near Death

Reports from Paris say King Ferdinand suffering an intestinal disorder worsened, with communications cut to Bucharest, while Prince Carol remains at Neuilly. Queen Marie heads toward Bucharest and radium doctor Dr Sluys travels there as Vienna reports a possible death, though Paris cautions secrecy.

Paris Ferdinand of Roumania Buchsapest Bucharest Ienna Carol Neuilly Ferdinand Marie of Togo Slavia Sluys Vienna

Chaplin Plea Filed To Extend Divorce Response Time

Los Angeles April 1 AP A legal maneuver filed today by Charlie Chaplin's counsel seeks three extra months to answer Lin Grey Chaplin's divorce complaint. The motion to quash service of summons was executed by the comedian's lawyers to halt publication service.

Los Angeles Charlie Chaplin Lin Grey Chaplin Comedian's Counsel Publica

Coal Mines Sever Ties With Union Start Open Shop

Pitts burgh Terminal Coal corporation announced seven mines employing 3100 men would be operated non union after a wage dispute with the Mine Workers of America. H F Baker said the company offered a lower scale than the Jacksonville agreement, proposing inside labor at 50 a day and outside at 4 50, while the Jacksonville minimum is 7 60. President Coolidge indicated he would refrain from action at present.

Chicago Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Terminal Coal Corporation Notleen Terminal Corporation Jacksonville John L Lewis Mine Workers of America Taylorville Coolidge Washington H. F. Baker Rae Sabs Ft Baker

Ex Senator Smith of New Jersey dies at 76

Former United States Senator James Smith Jr. died at his Newark home at seventy six. He served one term in the Senate from 1893 to 1899 and was noted for his role in Woodrow Wilson's rise to power. His four sons and two daughters were at his bedside.

Newark N. J United States James Smith, Jr Smith Ayit United States Senate Woodrow Whison Mr Wilson New Jersey

Cantonese Split and Chien Kai-Shek Reported

A garbled page outlines threats to China with mentions of Chiang Kai-shek and Japanese actions near Shanghai. It notes U.S. orders for additional mobilization and fleet movements, with further references to Chinese defenses and international tensions.

Chane Kai-Shek China Age Washington Keilong Aeniog Atueifeane Shapgiri Imttio Cline Bridgeporl Circus Ubow New York Philadelphia Robert IT Harley Macdonald Yelle Baangel Altay Kenney

Cantonese War Lords in Quarrel Reported Ousting Fleet

Washington April 1 AP Secretary Kellogg affirmed U S resolve to protect Americans in China. Orders sent 1500 Marines to San Diego with light tanks and motorized guns. Evacuation of Shanghai ordered. only Americans unable to be protected were advised to withdraw by Minister MacMurray in Peking.

Washington Americana China Kellogg San Diego California United States Shanghai MacMurray Peking Kellogs Municipal Council International City

Military Leader Meg War within Revolt Sharp Disagreemi

Shanghai dispatch reports deepening civil strife in China as General Chang Kai-shek's power grows in the Yangtze valley and warships, including American vessels, move to coastal duties. Foreign observers warn of potential clashes amid nationalist and Cantonese factions as Japan profiles its naval show of force.

Meg Hat Sea Sharp China Shanghai Kuomintang Etaaken Japan Spit Loom Nacionalister Ci Shek Chang Hankow Yangtae Valley Mili Canton Tientsin Telngtao Bhantung Asheville Nanking Ank Chang Teung-Chang Shastung Cnnarva

Henry Ford Quits Britain While Resting At Home

Detroit April 1 AP Henry Ford remains flat on his back at home per his physician orders after injuries from last Sunday night's car crash. Officials say initial beliefs of a deliberate attempt to kill him have faded to accident. Ford requests return home for rest. medical exams show no serious injury despite minor internal hemorrhages. In parallel, Britain prepared to demand reparations and punish perpetrators for Nanking outrages, with plans to act alone if the US and Japan do not join in.

Uty Ford Noaphal Gon Beck Detroit Howe Ware Sapiro Union Chicago Thompson Budiong Zoos Arbarn Waurder Abme Erie Ming Ferdinand Bucharent Oe Ratures Starlais Sophie Tardeda Berial Stary Pann Fanhaston Dr Mercy Lemue Foelgn Fiughia Capayan Fivat Jack Delanty Conteant Tex Riekara Defea Fm Summer Paulin Batteriny Tom Heeney Hobby Cruickahank Lee Ragen Nanking Japan Petia China Henry Ford Britain Detroit Remore Ford Harry H. Bennett London Great Britain Washington Tokyo Bearden United States

Police fail to find man's companions in burglary bid

Jerry Currie twenty five of 84 Madison avenue New York and another man were held at police headquarters after an attempted break in at Logan Brothers store East Main and Nichols Street. Currie denied ties to recent city robberies as detectives hunted two fleeing companions. Four other burglaries were reported as authorities pursued leads. Also Texas rangers were ordered to Borger to enforce martial law amid lawlessness stoking unrest in the oil boom town.

Jerry ‘Currie Madison Avenue New York Charles Payden Logan Brothers East Main Street Nichols Street Bond Pope Curlie Ordler Austin Texas Texas Rangers Borger Panhandle Dan Moody Agan Moody Hutchinson County

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