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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1927

Page

1

Ten Indicted Again in New Haven Alcohol Probe

A federal grand jury in Hartford returns true bills against ten individuals and two corporations linked to a multi million dollar alcohol diversion scheme. Included are New Haven prohibition agents and executives from the Florio Trucking and Solvents Recovery Co. The January indictments previously dismissed are refiled with new charges including distribution of denatured alcohol through Connecticut Distributors and related firms.

New Haven Pederal Grand Jury Hs New Haven Propibtion Anie Dil Hartford Jost Adler Nen Haven B. Thomas John A Morse Farmer Harm Comino Connecticut Cohol Disputers Inc Nathan Florido Carl Florio Anthony Florio Floro Richard Momoe Jr New Hisen Dger Pike Danbury Rcovery Co Ine Verman Goldwein Empre Bork Brogkhin Noy Tumar Erman Goldin Wo Stevens Danvury T'S Solvents Heath Channe Herman Caultaven Les Warthy Mic Anthony Berote Wattesset Sew Haven Perrott Wey Nafsla Faneeio Ney Iquina Walle Angfort Tesar Pervote Wooderty Teggera Cary Morse Perec Tun Anthon Peppa Sephora Salients Recovery Company Danwary Phal Conmercut Distributors Company Inc Florio Truk Fee Company Sis Verrotti Perpoegen Roth Mothe Perm

Turmoil in schools and politics dominates page one

A jumble of headlines reports teacher salaries, superintendent changes, and political debates. References include a new high school head, merger bills, budget items, a traffic survey, and court rulings affecting law and governance across multiple regions.

Hearing Today on Bill to Merge City Departments

A city hearing is set for today to consider merging Welfare Health and city dispensary departments with the health department facing elimination. Dr William Fan von health officer and LY Plety, chair of the citizens' committee, will represent opponents of the health department merger. The group plans to attend the afternoon sessions before the City and Boroughs Committee.

Health Department Welfare

Bridgeport Medical Society Council Approves Merger Bill Draft

The Bridgeport Medical Society council voted yes on the city administration merger plan uniting Health Welfare and City dispensary departments. Dr Smykowski said most abstained, preferring no action. Dr Curley and City Attorney DeLaney explained the bill. The reform places Health Officer Willans Hall Coon under the new commission, with two physician members recommended. Dr Emil Novak of Baltimore will speak at the May 3 meeting.

The Bridgeport Medical Society B Tl, Smykowski Peaieen Algonquin Club Smykowski William H Curley City Dispensary A L DeLaney Willans Hall Coon Tia Emil Novak Baltimore

Garl Carroll Seeks Clemency From Justice Department

The theatrical producer Garl Carroll, jailed for perjury linked to grand jury testimony about a bathtub party, filed an executive clemency petition with the Department of Justice in Washington. He sought a stay of execution and planned appeals to New York judges, then departed for New York City as officials decide whether to recommend clemency to President Coolidge.

Washington Vial Carrot Atlanta Department of Pastics Carroll New York New Department of Justice Currallis Coolidge Carrell Ready Department of Tastier Miw York Carrell Pennsylonia Station

Opening Baseball Game Broadcast By WJA WEAK Cluyimix

The opening baseball game will be broadcast this afternoon from Th Vournkre Latium New York. WJA and WEAK Cluyimix will air the event starting at oldmk time with Graham McNamee, the noted sports announcer, on the microphone.

Aplix Vournkre Latium New York Oeflock Dlong Cluyimix Sie Graham McNamee

Blast and Flames Destroy Naugatuck Plant Buildings

Fire of unknown origin destroyed two buildings at the Naugatuck Chemical company, owned by United States Rubber, in Naugatuck. The blaze began around 7 46 o'clock with explosions near the distillation and oily machinery. All workers were accounted for, and losses are estimated near 10 000 dollars with costly machinery to replace. continued report on page two.

Naugatuck Naugatuck Chemical Company United States Rubbe Company Afr Conservatioe

Four Teachers Out As School Board Appoints Over 800

Resignations of four teachers accepted by the Board of Education just before approving more than 800 appointments for the next school year. Four staff members left by mutual agreement, with three resignations effective at term end and one on March 26.

Board of Education Thia Adout Mildred Griffin Sheridan School Helen 4 Hawley Laesin Lovett F Luby Pilnet al of McKinle Reed Diiver H Ilkvons Hood Columbus School Stratford Avenue WoKinley School Fe Tory Jositel Jook Wit Lary Mahaney

Swan Is Retained for Traffic Survey

Werhert Swan of New York was awarded a contract to conduct a traffic survey for Bridgeport City Plan Commission. The firm, nominated by Alderman Fred W. Tarrison, will start if signed by late April, with a two phase plan expected to take about a year and focus on traffic regulations and future development layouts.

New York Ruth Brown Snyder Henry Judd Gray Albert Snyder Supreme Court Justice Scudder Long Inland City Dana Wallace Mra Snyder Newcombe Samuel L Miller Wallace Ruth Snyder Ibuttal Werhert & Swan Bridgeport City Plan Commission Swan Fred W . Tarrison Mike

Bootlegger Caught Delivering Liquor and Still Seized

Bootlegger nabbed by the bureau of investigation near Watersheer and Fairfield Avenue for delivering liquor. A seized still and confiscated quarts, gallons, kegs, and bottles filled the scene as detectives traced the suspect to Perth Street. Court action pending after a large wartime style haul was found at the residence.

Bureau of Inventiga Woods Watersheer Fairfield Avenue Bacehiurecht Atlas Joseph Rachl Perth Moon Bergeanta Auger de Iny Water Street Fairfield Parc Rivent md Abe Michal Arne Bureau of Intenti Gation Bach Rose Nilsener Oa Hiteen

Professor Hadley Back From Tour Of Far East

Professor Hadley emeritus of Yale University returns from a two month tour of the Far East. He notified his home in New Haven of his safe arrival and said he enjoyed the trip.

Professor Hadley Back Far East Victoria Boc Arthu Taining Hadley Ameritus Yale University New Haevon

Bill seeks probe of Sacco Vanzetti case in Massachusetts

Massachusetts lawmakers debate a proposed commission to investigate the Sacco and Vanzetti murder case after recent pleas from abroad. Representative Roland Sawyer introduces the measure, aiming to report to the governor on trial fairness and potential new trials amid global appeals.

Wilkine Ford Uriah BiHonaks Racen Vanzetti Br Hay State Emandhing Coulis Legion Port Hbsoeals Bill Sacco-Vanzetti BAY State Boston State Supreme Court Sawyer Massachusetts Sacco Vanzetti

Federal hearing frees raid victim. four men in limbo

United States Commissioner Hugh J Lavery discharged one man and held three of four defendants after hearings on liquor law violations. John Ciglar of 843 Stratford Avenue was released. Vincent Troll, David Young, and Jonveph Patacky were bound over for next term. Heaphy case postponed to allow defense briefs on search rights.

United States Hugh J Lavery John Ciglar Stratford Avenue Clglar United States Court Vincent Troll Vine Street David Young State Street Jonveph Patacky Boatwick Agenua Alexander Heaphy Amothir Cullinan Heaphy

Trial on Arson Charge in Stamford Court

Stamford April 11 Anthony Malio a Stamford birder faced arson charges in City Court today. The case alleged damage around $1000 from a fire started with turpentine. Judge James G Brinckerhoff reserved judgment as the prosecution argued the blaze was ignited with turpentine.

Stamford Anthony Malio James G Brinckerhoff

Wellesley Girls Sign Plea for Sacco Vanzetti

Boston dispatch reports 203 Wellesley College women petitioning Governor Fuller for clemency for Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti. The plea cites retrial denial and calls for mercy as cables telegrams and letters stream to the governor amid an outpouring from unions unions and civic leaders.

Wellesley Sacco-Vanzetti Boston Mass Wellesley College Nicola Sacco Bartolomeo Vanzetti South Braintree Alvan T Fuller Todas Buco Vanzetti United Teatile Workers of America Passaic N J County Farmer-Labor Association Minneapolis Brotherhood of Carpenters of Philadelphia Anton T Holsen Chirare Theological Seminary

Arms Conference Dissolution Near As Discord Occurs

Geneva April 1 AP report says France Great Britain and Italy are split over whether naval programs details should be disclosed in advance. The commission adjourns for four days then reconvenes April 19. Britain accepts limits to air and naval effects but no major agreement reached. France emphasizes the preparatory general disarmament conference while the Coolidge talks are seen as secondary. The U S pledges support for Geneva goals.

Geneva Switzerland France Great Britain Itay Coolidge Robert Cecil Italy Loudon Lord Cecil Commission Hetort Pail Bencour Hugh Gibson United States

Bandits wreck rail line near Mexico City

Bandits tore up tracks and destroyed a bridge on the Mexico City Guadalajara line just before a passenger train arrived. Military guards pursued and routed the outlaws, averting a potential wreck.

Mexico City Guadalajara

Immigrant wins essay prize in Americanization class

Agnes Walling-Andrew, an Americanization pupil at Central High, won the Daughters of the American Revolution medal for the best essay Why the US Became a Republic. She came to the United States in July 1928 from Scandinavia and began classes in October 1926.

Fig Agnes Walling-Andrew Central High School Wnelsh Walling Andrew Scandinavia Mig CH Croige Hatheway Main Henry ¢ Parrott Thabaala Wae Mre HW Sprague Finglish Edward Carteson Bilas Howe

Cantonses General cites foreign incitement in Shanghai unrest

General Pei Tsung-Chu says foreign officials including British and American are inciting violence in Shanghai protests linked to March disorders. He warns actions against Cantonese forces and reports Chinese military moves along the Grand Canal while Cantonese blockade plans and vessel searches are noted.

Pei Twang-Chi Chieng Kal-i Nanking Shang Ha Gald Sianghai Chi Jang

Washington Calls Note on Nanking Outrages Demands

Washington reports a note from the State Department urging three demands tied to the Nanking outrages. It calls for punishment of nationalist troops, a written apology by the nationalist commander in chief, and full reparations for personal injuries and property losses to foreigners. It warns that failure to comply promptly will invite appropriate measures.

Washington Nanking State Department

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