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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1927

Page

4

Supreme Court asked to rule on padlock cases over rum

The Associated Press reports the solicitor general urged the Supreme Court to review cases challenging liquor enforcement in Chicago restaurants Moulin Rouge and Frive Int. The question centers on whether liquor brought by guests can be considered liquor kept on premises for padlocking rules. A decision is sought to clarify if federal prohibition enforcement extends beyond the statute’s language. Also included is a brief on a truck accident in North Adchore where Thomas Finnegan died after being struck by a passing truck under a railroad overpass.

Mise Pritvel Millum PP Rothetein Proprieora Frive Int Moulin Rouge Wo Solicitor General Supreme Cout Supreme Court Lve

Edsel Ford backs Byrd South Pole flight plan

Detroit Free Press reports Edsel Ford will support Commander Byrd's South Pole expedition, funding a major part of the venture after Byrd's successful North Pole flight. Ford emphasizes national enterprise, scientific aims, and the Ford family's public-spirited backing without personal gain.

Edsel Ford South Pole Associated Prose Pichard Detroit Free Press Tomorow Byrd Henry Fasel Ford North Pole Namig Josephine Ford Edsel Out Nation Dea Diane Ison Gentianan Fim Imee Asiat

Jardine Says HGH Living Scale Will Stem Farm Exodus

William Jardine argues the living scale in farming should attract residents to stay, detailing how city life benefits lure farmers away. He warns improved rural standards, schools, and local governance are needed to retain the best farmers and support robust rural communities.

Jardine Tansing Fam City Life William M Jardine Certaiy Gulculturs Assoia Rt Hanggie Apomud Ubing Camort ii Wien Waler Wes Eit Towan Rome

Death Car Owner Held For Inquest In Connecticut Case

Brattleboro August report shows Autone Rog A Bickett ordered that Vum D Patrick, owner of a car that struck a tree, kill in quest for Mrs Delia Carpenter of East Hartford Conn. Patrick, who aided Mrs Carpenter before the crash, was discharged from Memorial hospital. The accident occurred on Grove Street, Glastonbury Conn.

Brattleboro Stites Bickett Ferenean Pele Cde Dingeens Grove Street Glastonbury

Navy Dept Recovers Control of Owl Reserves

The Navy Department resumes control of 15 oil reserves after Interior usurped authority, reversing Harding era transfers and restoring statutory control. President Coolidge issued orders to reestablish Navy jurisdiction. three California wells remain under Interior until Congress acts. The move signals a conservation stance and ends a long controversy linked to the Teapot Dome affair and related scandals.

Navy Department Washington Associated Press Nav Department Interior Department Senate Coolidge Ny Ice Harding California Congress Harndings Leapot Dome Fil Hills Harry F Sinclair Eduard L Cohen Oif Navi

Turkish leader honored as city cheers in lavish celebration

In Constantinople the Turkish republic’s president Mustafa Kemal Ataturk is feted with a costly display. A million pounds were spent on arches, portraits, and gifts including a high-powered motorboat and a thousand New York automobiles, draining municipal funds and delaying salaries as citizens grapple with bread and cheese scarcity.

Constantinople Associated Press Gonantine Eplc Muampha Kemal Pasna Tae Tyne Chad

Match Postponed by Rain in Philadelphia

August 1 weather forces postponement of a wrestling bout featuring Toe Brewis and George Talgache, with the match rescheduled for tomorrow night due to rain.

Philadelphia Ascoipted Pites Outdom Betanes Toe Brewis George

Byrd's Pole Flight Plans Face Remote Antarctic Hurdles

Commander Richard Byrd outlines an Antarctic expedition route from Stewart Island to Victoria Land and Ross Sea. He plans camps and two planes for a dash to the South Pole, sailing from New Zealand due to distance from base. The journey traverses a wild coast, high rock peaks and an ice plateau 10800 feet high, with open water routes requiring careful navigation.

Washington Associated Press South Pole Richard F Byrd North Pole Childs Arctic Spitzbergen Pole Antarctic Stewart Island New Zealand Byrd Tleicl Victoria Land Ross Sea James Ross Engish Pipce National Geographic Society

Lord Begins Work On Federal Budget

Washington August 1 By Associated Press Director Lord of the budget returns from vacation to find preliminary expenditure estimates for federal departments. He must keep totals within 4300600 set by President Coolidge and aims to begin final estimates and hearings by November.

Washington Associated Piers Budget Bureau

Woman Seeks $100000 For Breach Of Promise

Pauline Barlow, former editor of Home Folks Magazine, sues William A. Whitlock for breach of promise, asking damages of 100000. She claims he proposed on March 15 1922 before his marriage to Bettina D. Thompson on January 6 of this year, induced her to resign a 3000 a year job, and cites his income of 850090 annually and personal property valued at 250000.

Chicago Associated Press Pauline & Baorlox Home Folks Magazine William 4 Whitlock William A Whitlock and Company Miss Barlow Bettina D Thompson

Army Dirigible Breaks All Previous Records at Bellevue Field

The RS1, world's largest semi rigid airship, returned to its home hangar after a 34 hour test from Langley and Lakehurst. Commanded by Lt Col John A Paeelow, the craft carried 1000 gallons of gasoline, 282 feet long with 73 feet beam and 718000 cubic feet of helium, setting a new sustained flight record amid heavy rain and challenging weather.

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Detroit urged to buy Lindbergh birthplace for museum

August 1. Detroit Mayor John W Smith urged the city council to purchase the Lindbergh birthplace house and property. He suggested converting it into an aeronautical museum as a memorial to the hero of peace, noting the timing with Colonel Lindberghs visit.

Detroit Charles A Lindbergh John W Smith Smith Lindberghs

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