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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1927

Page

9

Morse Is Refused Transcript Of Liquor Testimony

New Haven April 25 AP testimony from the federal grand jury that indicted ten individuals and two corporations in a $1,000,000 alcohol conspiracy was not to be provided to the accused. Assistant United States Attorney John A Danaher opposed Benjamin Slade’s motion for a transcript for John Morse former prohibition agent. Judge Edwin Thomas said a decision would follow after considering motions to quash indictments filed by Abraham Welsman for Harry Comen Connecticut Alcohol Distributors Inc Irving Floss for Herman J Goldman and the Solvents Recovery Company. Pleas of not guilty were entered by Connecticut Alcohol Distributors Inc and the Solvents Recovery Company.

New Haven Federal Grant Ten Ten and Two Corporation United States John A Danaher Edwin Thomas Benjamin Slade John Morse Prohibition Mr Slade Thomas Abraham Welsman Harry Comen Connecticut Alcohol Distributors Inc. Ami Irving Floss New York Herman J Goldman Solvents Recovery Compan Crionsels

New Haven Reenacts Powder House Day Drama

New Haven revived a Revolutionary era scene on April 25 with Benedict Arnold demanding keys to the powder house and Major John B Tower acting as the first selectman. A parade, a formal drill, memorial services at Center Church, and an annual banquet closed the day with 27 military companies represented.

New Haven First Selectman Benedict Arnold Arnold John B Tower See~ Ani Gosery Carar E Maurer Center

Trial of Pair Held on Tong Murder Opens

Hartford April 25 Two Chinese men Chin Lung 93 and Soo Hoo Wing 22 go on trial for the murder of Ong Ging Tem in Manchester laundry. Defense counsel prepare final motions as jurors are chosen for the capital case before Judge Newell Jennings in Superior Court.

Hartford Chin Lung Soo Hoo Wing Ong Ging Tem Oak Greet Manchester Counsiel Newell Jennings

Nellie T. Ross Defends Religious Liberty in America

Nellie Taylor Ross, former Wyoming governor, declares as a Protestant she would live to see a Catholic elected president to prove America is a republic not a mere name. She urges Democratic women to oppose religious prejudice, stressing religious freedom and equal civil rights for all citizens.

Washington Nellie Taylor Rosa Wyoming Althong National Women’s Democratic Club Mia Hoss Democratic Party Christiana Ross Monticello Thomas Jefferson America

Local housing firm buys 1000 rose bushes and shrubs

The Bridgepoint Morisng company purchases 1000 rambler rose bushes and 600 flowering shrubs for planting around its housing units. It also buys 160 white ash and black willow trees for landscape use.

Bridgepoit Morsing Company Sao

Navy lacks real base says Sims blames politics

New York April 25 AP Admiral William S Sims in The Naval Fight For Peace argues federal politics has scattered bases across Atlantic ports from Boston to Newport. He warns a real base is needed and that battleships are now obsolete to defend the nation, urging relocation and rapid redeployment up the Mississippi in war.

New York William S Sima Sass Naval Fight For Peace American Review of Reviews Atlantic Sims Newport Newpot Navy Yards Boston Portsmouth Worfolk Charleston Atlantic Seaboard Crete Sims Saye Mississippi River

Mission San Xavier del Bac Remains Teaching Center in 200-Year-Old Mission

A Tucson report recalls the San Xavier del Bac mission founded by the Jesuits in 1692, its completion in 1797, and its enduring use as a devotional site and Papago school. The structure, built with long-traveled materials, survived under Franciscan and Jesuit guidance through Spain, Mexico, and U.S. rule, with periods of abandon and revival into the modern era.

Tucson Ariz APA Sam Matier del Bac Spain San Xavier del Bac Mexico United States Tubac Magcalenia Merico San Yovier del Bac Taelf Gadsen Santa Fe Stn Xader del Pardee

Reformers Steal Basic Rights Says Walsh

Massachusetts Senator David J Walsh criticizes reformers at a Knights of Columbus silver jubilee in Freeport. He questions immigrant restrictions and defends patriotism of Catholic groups, lauding Governor Alfred E. Smith and Senator Thomas J. Walsh while noting no reference to the Smith Marshall dispute.

Walsh Freeport David J Woulsh Massachusetts Knights of Columbus K of 7 Tong Alfred FE Smith New York Thomas J Walsh Montana Smith Charles C. Marshall

Aldermen to West Election Meeting Warrants Served

Common Council members were served with warrants by Sheriff Bonita Delia yesterday for a meeting set Monday May 2 to elect two reg tetrais of voters.

Bonita Delia

Minimal tafd term critique cited in early commentary

A brief critique argues that a taft style term faces opposition from phrased doubt about long tenure. It contends the present government demonstrates that the majority cannot reliably judge candidate quality.

Beecham's Pills advertise vitality and laxative benefits

A conversation touts Beecham's Pills as a trusted remedy. The ad claims they cleanse the bowels of poisons, relieve constipation, digestion issues, headaches, and fatigue, offering new vigor for people worldwide at 35 cents.

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