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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1927

Page

2

Washington Note Demands Respect for Outrages at Nanking

Consular representatives of the United States Britain Japan France and Italy presented terms after the Nanking outrages. The note demands prompt punishment of commanders and troops, written apology, full reparation, and restraint from violence, while reserving enforcement options if Nationalist authorities fail to comply.

Hankow Shangai United States Great Britain Japan France Italy Indies Washington Arweriea Nanking State Department Na Yonalist Unis Wendy Univrerson Offic China Wieath Shanshai Pei Chiang Kai-Saek Canton Jetish Eugene Chen i-Shek Iran Jen Cromeral Klasg Kai-Shek Pegmmander Nationale Trevye Chiang Hankuw Chen Chang MacMurray Peking Admiral Hough Yangtee

Ships in Yangtse Used as Homes by Fleeing Americans

Americans in Hankow crowded aboard passenger vessels on the Yangtse that serve as makeshift homes for 100 to 209 people each. They move between ships as they abandon belongings, selling assets and packing to depart. Authorities warn of unsafe conditions as mobs target British and Japanese, with anti American posters spreading. Hankow also becomes a magnet for destitute local crowds.

Yangtse Gankow China Shanghai Nanking Hankow

Russian Prisoners Released at Peking

A Daily Mail dispatch reports that Russians arrested last week by Northern forces near the Soviet embassy in Peking were released today. Earlier advices noted 22 Hungarians and more than 50 others detained in the raid. Soviet Russia demanded the prisoners’ release late Saturday night.

London Peking The Daily Mail Sovet Soviet Russia

Woman Sentenced for Petty Larceny Over Low Pay

New York April 11 A tail, a distinguished woman who gave her name as Marie Burkhemmer, thirty four, was sentenced to up to three years in Welfare Island Penitentiary after pleading guilty to petty larceny. She said her salary at a Fifth Avenue department store was not commensurate with her position and that she had to dress better despite meager pay. The judge was General Sessions Judge Levine.

New York Marie Burkhemmer Welfare Island General Sessions Levine Witth Avenue Tye

Cantonese Blame British for Mobs At Nanking Disorder

Cantonese leaders demand punishment for attacking troops and foreigners and a written apology from the Cantonese commander in chief. They seek full reparations and vow to respond to foreign notes as tensions rise between Hankow and Shanghai amid talks of a possible joint investigation.

Cenerala Shanghai Hankow Eugene Chen Oda Quo Tai Chi Kuomintang Party Chiang Kai-Shek Cantonese Generalissim Chiang Pukow Chen Vantonese Great China University

Court Decides On Joint Trial With Sensational Defense

Gray and Mrs. Snyder faced a joint trial set for next Monday with their attorney signaling a bold defense. Gray watched straight ahead as Mrs. Snyder entered court defiant in a muskrat coat and green straw hat. A change of venue was not mentioned. The district attorney indicated plans to subpoena Long Island roadhouse proprietors linked to the couple. They allegedly visited those places together on multiple occasions.

Gray Mrs. Snyder Uide Newcombe Long Island

Earl Carroll Seeks Clemency and Surrender Details

Earl Carroll plans clemency steps as marshal William Hecht to escort 21 prisoners to the federal penitentiary. An unidentified Carroll ally says surrender tomorrow would avoid Tombs transfer and transport to a railway station, with plans reportedly omitting any use of handcuffs.

Ernon William Hecht Federal Carroll Marshal Hecht Usc

Supreme Court upholds American jurisdiction over British rum seizures

The Supreme Court under Chief Justice Taft ruled the prosecution of the Quadra case legal in American courts, though the seizure occurred outside U S territorial waters. The decision preserves American jurisdiction to try offenses under prohibition and customs laws for British vessels within the treaty zone, including conspiracy to violate those laws.

Washington California Supreme Court Taft United States Golden Gate Farration Islands Great Britain

Coroner Hears Witnesses In Darien Fatality

In Darien a coroner's inquest heard three eye witnesses describe the death of Ashley Jones of West Norwalk after being struck by a trolley bar Saturday night. Witnesses William Gibert, Clarence L'Hommedien, and Joseph Keller testified Jones misjudged his speed while attempting to catch the moving car, was thrown about 100 feet, and killed instantly. Coroner John J. Phelan said he will issue a finding in a few days.

Darien John J. Phelan Bridgeport Ashley Jones West Norwalk Phelan

Robb Paroled in Illegal Surgery Case Mystery Death

Boston April 11 William M Robb former physician serving five to seven years for illegal surgery death of Mrs Imma Weisthendorf was paroled from Rutland prison camp after three years four months. The torso in a suitcase in the Merrimac river near Lowell sparked the case and Robb and Dr A R Swope of Brockton pleaded guilty to alleged illegal surgery.

Boston Mass William M. Robb Imma. Wolschendorf Rutland Robb Weisthendorf Merrimac River Lowell A. R. Swope Brockton

Meetings Tonight Notify Fraternal Groups Through Telegram

Secretaries of fraternal organisations are asked to notify the Fraternal Writer atBridgeport Telegram about changes in meeting dates or events. Affected groups include United Patriotic Societies, Bridgeport Association of Insurance Agents, Bridgeport Rifle Club, and numerous lodges such as Knights of Pythias Shenandoah and Mithra, Pythian Sisters Catanthe Temple, and others listed with street addresses in Bridgeport and surrounding areas.

Bridgeport Telegram Wie Ane Ume United Patriotic Societies Awszillary Bridgeport Association of Insurance Agents State Street Bridgeport Rifle Club Main Street Forest&s of America Broad Street Lucetta Warner Circle Cannon Street Konckapotapani Tribe Mailson Avenue Pequonnockodwe Loyalty Lode Freundschatt Rebekah Lolge Pythian Sisters Catanthe Temple Carpentera and Joiners Elm Street Dorset Main

Probe Urged Into Sacco Vanzetti Case By Bill

The bill calls for a committee inquiry into the Sacco Vanzetti murder case with debates on the House floor. Extra guards at state facilities reflect fears of protests as supporters urge a public, impartial investigation to restore faith in justice.

Lila Tesolva House of Representatives Sawyer Panama Wellesley Cllege Fuller State House Washington Paris William O. Thompson Vanzetti Norfolk County Court Dedham Bing Sacco Vanzett Mr. Thompson Court of Justice Gouernor Fuller Succo-Vanzetti Defense Committee State Supreme Court Sacco-Vanzetti Vancetti Massachusetts Pen Supreme Cout Dew Commonwealth

Naugatuck plant hit by blast and flames

A large wood frame factory of United States Rubber Company near the Naugatuck River suffered a massive explosion and fire. John Benson barely escaped as tools and resins ignited. two hours of firefighting saved adjacent buildings and homes nearby from severe damage.

Nited States Rubber Company John Benson Adwining Hubber Regenerating Company Naugatuck Lese

Normal School Liberal Club Ban Sparks Protests

West Chester State Normal students formed a Liberal club protest against the principal Dr Andrew Thomas Smiths ban on meetings and the dismissal of two professors. About 30 students attended with Frank Mazzur presiding. The group denounced the claim of an official investigation for suppressing the club and said the issue drew national civil liberties interest. Samuel Wesley Long of the local American Legion said the ACLU would send representatives to defend professors Kerlin and Kinneman.

West Chester West Chester State Normal Liberal Club Andrew Thomas Smith Frank Mazzur Boston Andrew Thames Smith

Legion Backs Students Fight At West Chester Normal

The Willard Straight post of the American Legion sent a telegram offering support to the Liberal club of West Chester Normal School in West Chester Pa. urging reinstatement of two professors discharged for their club membership Robert Kerlin and John A Kinneman. The note to Dr Andrew T Smith condemned West Chester Legion officials as attempting to suppress freedom of thought and speech.

New York Willard

Mrs Wilson Weeded? Wilson Weeds at Luncheon

Mrs Woodrow Wilson listened as Newton Baker secretary of war praised Woodrow Wilson at a Democratic Women’s club luncheon in Philadelphia. Baker called Wilson the most thoroughly trained mind in the presidency and lauded his discipline.

Philadelphia Woodrow Widen Newton D. Baker Wilson Democratic Women's Club Herr Mr. Baker Woodrow Wilson

Zoning Board Delays Obeh Grotto Gas Station Decision

The City Hall zoning board granted four petitions yesterday while delaying the Obeh Grotto gas station request due to awaiting a city attorney opinion. Donato Cerrets won approval for a ten car garage between Currie and Logan streets. Behnee and Sehnee got authorization to start a Fairfield avenue gas station project. The Third District Republican committee received carnival permission on Iranistan Avenue. Albert Deedway was approved to build a gas station at Broad Street and South events.

Board of Zoning Appeals Obeh Grotto Baseick Junior High Donato Cerrets Currie Logan Streets Behnee Sehnee Fairfield Avenue Lranistan Avenue Third District Republican Eru Iranistan Avenue Albert Deed Way Broad Street

Paris Police Guard American Ambassador in Doubled Vigil

Paris authorities boosted protection around the American ambassador and chancellery fearing hostile protests by Sacco and Vanzetti sympathizers. Six uniformed and two plainclothes officers now guard the embassy, with a sergeant at Place d’Iena overseeing both sites. Protests surfaced in Paris and Havre over the death sentences.

Paris Picola Sacco Bartolomeo Vanzetti Place D'lone Ambassador Herrick Havre

Trumbull Talks on State Economics at Hartford Luncheon

Governor Trumbull discussed state institutional management at a Hartford luncheon with legislative leaders. Two Chicago accountants from Griffenhagen and Associates, hired to examine the Soldiers Home at Noroton, attended but details were not released. There was no indication of a full survey or radical changes to the state budget.

Hartford Trumbull General Assembly Hotel Heublen Grittenhagen and Associates of Chicago Noroton State Institutions Commission Griftenhagen Organization Noroten Palley

Composer Rea Biind After War Shock Carries On

Frederick Wellus a British composer of symphonies is a civilian victim of war. He is paralyzed nearly blind and unable to use his hands to paint or compose. His wife cared for him as he recovered some strength after raids. Delius, who settled in Grez sur Loing, fled to Paris during the German French clashes on the Marne. Born in Yorkshire 62 years ago, his early life included study in England and a stint in Florida before attending Leipzig Conservatory.

Marne Delius Vilage Delus Paris London Berlin Vienna Leipste Conservatory Etucs Tosk

Barthelmess surprised by Mary Hay's marriage

Tacoma April 11 AP News that Mary Hay Barthelmess, former wife of Richard Barthelmess, married Vivian Bath. Barthelmess, at Camp Lewie, says he has heard nothing and wishes her happiness. He declines to comment on the baby. Mary Hay Barthelmess, four, lives with Barthelmess' Los Angeles relatives.

Tacoma Waek Mary Hay Richard Barthelmens Vivian Bath Barthelmesa Barthelmese Camp Lewie Jet Harthelmess Daby California Singapore Barthelmess Mary Hay Barthelmess Barthelimess Los Angeles Mr. Barthelmess

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